Selection Criteria:

1. Prospective Multicultural Leadership Ambassadors who have knowledge of and a level of comfort with their own their diversity; individuals who are articulate, outgoing, and enthusiastic will be invited to apply for the Multicultural Leadership Ambassador Program.
2. Information regarding the application process will be available in the campus newspaper, and on the University website/all interested students are to complete an application and submit two letters of recommendation and a transcript for consideration.
3. A selection committee comprised of the Diversity Directors, the Dean of Students and a graduate student will meet to review applications and to interview selected students.
4. A broad range of students representing various cultures, ethnicities, socio economic levels, geographic regions, sexual orientation and Appalachian culture will be considered for the selection process.
5. Multicultural Leadership Ambassadors must be enrolled as a full time student and must have a 2.75 GPA to apply and are expected to maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher for participation in the Multicultural Leadership Ambassador Program.
6. Professional development training is required with professional facilitators on Cultural Competency, Leadership, Communication and Presentation.
7. Multicultural Leadership Ambassadors will receive a tour of the multicultural offices and meet with the Directors of the various offices for discussion on issues and concerns facing diverse groups on campus.