The Dean’s Ambassador Program at the College of Public Health & Health Professions (PHHP) is an exciting initiative that was launched in the fall of 2016. Ambassadors are premier student liaisons for the College of Public Health and Health Professions who work directly with Dean’s Office staff and the PHHP development officer to help organize and implement college events and activities.
Our goal is to give students the opportunity to gain greater interaction with alumni, donors, and honored guests as well as prospective students, faculty, and staff who can also assist the ambassadors with their professional development. Student ambassadors are afforded an opportunity to make professional connections, be immersed in PHHP events, and encounter experiences to which students might otherwise not have access.
Applications for 2025-2026 are now CLOSED
Dean's Ambassador Program Application
Interested in becoming an ambassador? Applications will reopen in Fall 2025!
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Dean’s Ambassador Program is to involve a dynamic group of students dedicated to volunteering and supporting PHHP in a diverse range of college events and activities. Through participation in the program, we hope students strengthen their own professional skills, make connections with others, and expand their commitment to volunteerism. To fulfill this mission, ambassadors are recruited from students across the college who then can gain experience in varied college events and activities supporting education, research, and service.
What we do
- Help organize and implement PHHP events and activities
- Serve at check in tables or check points or as escorts at college events
- Participate in recruitment programs for PHHP (e.g., a college or department openhouse)
- Escort and engage with alumni, current and potential donors, candidates, andprominent leaders visiting the college
- Conduct college tours for guests
- Make thank you calls or write thank you letters to college donors
Benefits of the DAP program
- Gain broader knowledge of the College of Public Health & Health Professions and thediverse activities in which PHHP participates
- Meet students from other disciplines represented by the college
- Learn from successful alumni and other college constituents
- Strengthen organizational and interpersonal skills
- Observe key leaders and expand personal leadership skills
- Gain a broader understanding of college administrative operations
- Gain a sense of community/sense of pride in giving back
Join us!
To be considered as a Dean’s Ambassador, students must submit a Dean’s Ambassador Program application during the Spring application period. Strong candidates that meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview.
Qualifications
- Current student at PHHP
- Minimum 3.2 GPA
- Good standing in the college and at UF
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated courtesy and professionalism
- Enjoyment in meeting a diverse range of people
- Previous organizational experience preferred
Requirements
- Complete at least 1 event per term—please keep in mind some events will occur in the evening or on weekends
- Dedicate appropriate time to each event/activity as determined by program needs
- Attend orientations and periodic meetings to prepare for and wrap up events/activities
- Availability to remain actively involved for a full year (terms begin in the Fall semester and end in the Summer semester)
Expectations
The Dean’s Ambassadors represent the college. As such, they are expected to always demonstrate utmost professionalism, including dress and demeanor. When interacting with guests, they need to be punctual, courteous, sensitive to others’ time, and engaging.
All ambassadors will be required to attend an initial orientation where they will receive more detailed information about the program, meet other ambassadors, and receive their ambassador shirt and nametag. Once individual events are assigned, additional orientations and/or event debriefings may be held at the discretion of the ambassador’s supervisor. These may take place in the form of an in person or virtual meeting or through written correspondence if a meeting is not possible or needed. Follow-up meetings will be scheduled on an as needed basis.
Regardless of whether a preparatory meeting is held, before an event or activity, the program’s supervisor will contact the ambassadors to ensure they have any information they might need and be available to answer any questions.
Monthly meetings are scheduled for a day and time most convenient for the majority of members. While not required, these meetings are recommended for ambassadors to attend as they serve as a chance for ambassadors to connect, for information to be shared, and for other activities to be scheduled.
For more information, be sure to check out our program FAQs.
Contact us
Ambassadors are supervised by a current staff member in the college’s Dean’s Office. For any questions about the DAP program, please reach out to Sam McKee.