Please contact Lainey Morrow if you have any questions about the COB Student Ambassador Program.
UCA College of Business (COB) Student Ambassadors are leaders who: engage, connect, and serve.
Ambassadors serving at Bear Facts Day
COB Student Ambassadors are a critical part of the COB culture because they represent our diverse UCA student body. The program is inclusive to all business majors regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and religious/spiritual affiliation.
Each year, we seek outstanding students and leaders in each business degree program to serve as COB Ambassadors. Only 50 students are accepted to this program each year.
We select students with various backgrounds and experiences because each student brings a unique perspective to the College of Business.
What COB Student Ambassadors do:
- provide feedback about their experiences to COB’s Dean and faculty
- help share COB programs and news with friends, family, peers, and the general public
- represent the College at recruiting and special events throughout the year
- lead other business students and help to build a strong COB
What COB Student Ambassadors get:
- leadership training and experience
- fun COB swag!!
- are the “first to know” about all the best COB opportunities and resources
- a professional headshot
- unique opportunities for professional development, networking, and mentorship with COB faculty and staff, the COB Advisory Board, community business partners, industry experts, and potential employers
- recognition for their work as COB Student Ambassadors when they apply for internships, jobs, or scholarships
- a graduation cord
To be considered, applicants must:
- be currently enrolled as an undergraduate business major or MBA, MAcc, or MS-DA student – in person AND online students welcome
- have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours (one semester)
- have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
- have a faculty reference (no letter required – just a name of someone who will vouch for you)
- exhibit responsibility, dependability, willingness to volunteer, and a commitment to the University of Central Arkansas, the College of Business, and the business profession
As COB Student Ambassadors, applicants should expect to:
commit to representing UCA and the College of Business in a positive way in person and on social media- exhibit responsibility, dependability, willingness to volunteer, and a commitment to the University of Central Arkansas, the College of Business, and the business profession
- attend a minimum of 4 COB RSO/club meetings per year (2 fall & 2 spring)
- attend a minimum of 4 COB Student Ambassador meetings per year (2 fall & 2 spring)
- assist with a minimum of 4 preview days (2 fall & 2 spring)
(examples: Bear Facts Day, Bear Necessities Day, Admitted Student Open House) - assist with and/or attend a minimum of 2 professional development opportunities per year (1 per semester)
(examples: Davis or Allison Lecture Series events, Career Fairs, leadership conferences, field trips) - assist the Dean’s Office with special projects as needed
*We understand that internships and leadership in other activities may mean that you cannot attend some meetings or fulfill some requirements. Students with special circumstances may work out other ways to serve as ambassadors with the COB Communications & Projects Coordinator, Lainey Morrow.
This application will take about 15 minutes to complete.