Student Ambassador Team
For the College of Science
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Become an ambassador
Join a group of academically-distinguished students by serving as an ambassador for the College of Science.
The College of Science Student Ambassador Team (COSSAT) is a volunteer group of exceptional undergraduate students who serve as representatives for their major, the college, and the University. Ambassadors build their leadership skills, interact with faculty, staff, prospective students, parents, and alumni, and learn creative ways to apply their knowledge while providing an essential service to the College of Science.
Since members of COSSAT are the student representatives for the college, we utilize a competitive application process including an online application and follow-up interviews. New student members are selected at the start of each semester to join the College Ambassadors Program with the primary recruitment period taking place in late Spring. Currently, over 60 students are part of the program.
The application process is rolling with Spring Ambassador interviews taking place over Winter and Fall Ambassador interviews taking place over the summer. Contact Samantha Hannah for more information.
Officers 2024-2025
Vice President of Administration
Vice President of Operations
Committees
Recruitment Committee members work as a team and collaboratively with recruitment initiatives in the Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office. Recruitment Ambassadors represent what it means to be a Hokie in the College of Science by participating in projects and events that target future students. This committee works with the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment on such activities as attending recruitment events, information sessions, and tours, talking with prospective students and families, assisting in developing new recruitment materials, and other creative recruitment opportunities.
Co-Chair
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Co-Chair
The Outreach and Engagement Committee are focused on unique projects that will ultimately assist the College of Science in actively reaching out to the community and alumni populations. These projects will be determined by the committee in partnership with the Assistant Dean of Outreach and Director of Alumni Relations respectively. Outreach events that have been organized in the past are high school student enrichment events and Ut Prosim events. Engagement events include hosting and aiding with on-campus alumni events, partaking in future alumni events, and assisting in fundraising events.
Co-Chair
Co-Chair
Co-Chair
The social media committee creates content for the College of Science Social Media and manages the COSSAT social media account. They identify and producing relevant and interesting content for the organization's members and the public. They also assist in content recommendations for the College of Science accounts to engage the student body.
Co-Chair
Co-Chair
Benefits of Membership
As a Science Ambassador, you will have the opportunity to be involved in service, leadership, fundraising, social events, and outreach for the College of Science. Members also provide support and assistance with alumni events and programs for students in the college.
Ambassadors assist with open houses, campus tours, career fairs, recruiting events, alumni functions, scholarship lunches or dinners, and college tailgates. It is an amazing opportunity to get involved with the College of Science and enhance your resume for future careers in science.
Questions?
Samantha Hannah, Director of Undergraduate Recruitment
Email: samanthah@vt.edu
Victoria Corbin, Assistant Dean for Outreach and Student Engagement
Email: cvictoria@vt.edu