The Student Ambassador Program (SAP) is designed to provide interested incoming students with an opportunity to participate in coaching by Student Ambassadors (students currently enrolled in the LMU-Knoxville PA Program). For New PA Student Participants (NPSP), the SAP offers an opportunity to connect with peers, establish goals, an develop professional behaviors. For Student Ambassadors, the SAP offers an opportunity to further develop and execute skills in leadership, coaching, and professional conduct. Participation as a NSAP and Student Ambassador is voluntary.
Guidelines for Student Ambassadors
- Student Ambassadors must maintain academic and professional good standing for continued participation.
- Student Ambassadors must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct outlined in the LMU-Knoxville PA Program Student Handbook.
- NPSPs are not “little brothers” or “little sisters.” This is a professional relationship that requires mutual respect and understanding.
- Participation in the SAP is voluntary. If at any time a Student Ambassador is unable or unwilling to participate in the SAP, the Student Ambassador must contact the President or Vice President of the Dr. Rex Lee Hobbs PA Student Society to reassign NPSPs.
Guidelines for New PA Student Participants (NPSPs)
- NPSPs must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct outlined in the LMU-Knoxville PA Program Student Handbook.
- Student Ambassadors are not “big brothers” or “big sisters.” This is a professional relationship that requires mutual respect and understanding.
- The formal Student Ambassador/NPSP relationship ends when the Student Ambassador graduates or is no longer enrolled in the LMU-Knoxville PA Program or when the NPSP decides to withdraw from the SAP.
- Participation in the SAP is voluntary. If at any time a NPSP is unable or unwilling to participate in the SAP, the NPSP must contact the President or Vice President of the Dr. Rex Lee Hobbs PA Student Society to withdraw from the SAP.
- NPSPs must contact the President or Vice President of the Dr. Rex Lee Hobbs PA Student Society to request a new Student Ambassador.
Student Ambassador/NPSP Pairing
- Members of the SAP pair Student Ambassadors with NPSPs based on information collected from the NPSP survey.
- This survey is distributed to all members on the incoming class prior to matriculation.
Guidelines for Student Ambassador/NPSP Relationships
- During the initial meeting, the Student Ambassador and the NPSP complete the Student Ambassador/NPSP Expectation Sheet. This allows the Student Ambassador and the NPSP to get to know each other and discuss expectations. The NPSP’s Faculty Mentor retains a copy of this worksheet.
- Student Ambassadors and NPSPs must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct outlined in the LMUKnoxville PA Program Student Handbook. If a conflict arises, Student Ambassadors and NPSPs should refer to the Student Grievance Policies in the LMU-Knoxville PA Program Student Handbook for guidance.