Diversity Leadership Ambassador Program
Diversity Leadership Ambassador Program
About the Program
The Diversity Leadership Ambassador Program provides a unique opportunity for students to actively use their personal narratives to create influential change on the Ohio University campus and beyond. Ambassadors work toward evolving perspectives and breaking down stereotypes through the use of diversity related topics to increase cultural awareness across society and in everyday settings.
Ambassadors are responsible for facilitating diverse conversations through presentations and open discussions in classrooms, at staff meetings, and events throughout the academic year. Our presentations are free and available to the Athens and University communities. Ambassadors are some of Ohio University’s most involved students and become part of a close-knit, diverse, and vibrant group.
Why Be an Ambassador?
- Increase awareness, promote inclusiveness, and prompt genuine celebration of differences among the University communities
- Promote constructive dialogue across difference
- Encourage other students to take an active role in activities that increase cultural competence
- Develop leadership, communication, and social skills
- Build relationships with Ohio University administrators, faculty, staff, and other students
- Gain significant leadership experience while enhancing your opportunities for campus involvement, employment marketability, and career opportunities.
Eligibility
- Minimum grade point average of a 2.5
- Have strong communication skills, written and verbal
- Be a positive, productive team member
- Demonstrate outstanding leadership skills
- Exhibit strong interpersonal skills: highly motivated, energetic, dependable, and knowledgable
Position Requirements
- Commit to at least one academic year of service (2-year commitment given preference)
- Participate in admissions and other recruitment events as assigned
- Must be willing to work 3 to 5 office hours a week
- Attend all group meetings and scheduled trainings during the academic year
- Participate in occasional evening or weekend activities
- Present to classes, student organizations, staff meetings, and other requested groups on or off-campus
- Value and be able to communicate with diverse individuals
- Comfortable with being featured on the Division of Diversity and Inclusion social media pages
- Have a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and passion for Ohio University
Mission and Values
We share our stories in an effort to encourage our audience to feel empowered by their personal experiences, leading to a more inclusive environment at Ohio University.
Integrity: We strive to tell our own personal truths, through our experiences.
Inspiration: We hope to motivate others in an effort to spread multiculturalism, equity and social justice.
Inclusivity: We envision Ohio University to uphold the same standards of diversity that our program does.
Presentation Requests
Diversity Leadership Ambassadors (DLAs) are available to give presentations for classes, student group meetings, faculty and staff meetings, and other groups. Our presentations are free and available to the Athens and University communities. Please use the link below to request a presentation:
Be a Diversity Leadership Ambassador!
Diversity Leadership Ambassadors (DLAs) are responsible for facilitating diverse conversations through presentations and open discussions in classrooms, at staff meetings, and at events throughout the academic year. The DLAs are some of OHIO's most involved students and become part of a close-knit, diverse, and vibrant group.
Learn More and Apply!
The 2023-24 application deadline is Friday, April 14, 2023.
The Importance of Respect
For questions about the Ambassador program please contact:
Vanessa Morgan Nai, Assistant Director, Diversity and Inclusion Programs via email at: morganv1@ohio.edu