The College of Engineering Ambassadors were founded in 2004 to help recruit prospective students and involve current students in the goals of the College of Engineering. There are currently 22 ambassadors representing all departments who give tours of the facilities, attend college fairs and open houses, and participate in leadership activities. Being an ambassador provides benefits like leadership experience, networking opportunities, and scholarships. In the future, the ambassadors hope to get a tour link on the admissions page, improve parking and accessibility for visitors, and acquire technology to enhance demonstrations.

1. The College of Engineering
Ambassadors
Presented by
Emily Leturno & Dave Seeman

2. Outline

3. Our Purpose:
“The purpose of the
Ambassadors is to
recruit prospective
students to the College
of Engineering, involve
the college’s student
body in its goals, and
stimulate community
interest in the field of
engineering.”
Who We Are

4. Who We Are
Our History:
● Founded in 2004 through Dr. Parang
● Second Ambassador Program at UT
● Intended to extend recruitment efforts
● Now more involved through Development
● Celebrating 10 years!

5. Who We Are
Membership Trend - This chart includes members away on co-op and does not consider December graduates.

6. Who We Are
Becoming an Ambassador

7. Current Snapshot:
● 22 Ambassadors Representing
all Departments
● Fall 2013
○ Over 426 logged hours
○ Over 19 hours/person
○ 2-3 tours per day, M-F
● Growing Interest
○ 60 applicants for Spring
○ 20% had 4.0 GPA
○ 11 New Ambassadors
Who We Are

8. Who We Are
Our Involvement
● Internships
● Co-ops
● Research
● SGA
● Greek Life
● Academic
Societies
● so much more!

9. Our Role in the COE
Tours
● Student Face of College
● Participate in virtually all
Leadership Activities
● Represent all majors
● A Typical Tour:
○ Share the basics
○ Share experiences
○ Show facilities

10. Our Role in the COE
Please Note:
March requests were
impacted by severe and
inclimate weather.
April Requests are still
coming in, and are
anticipated to exceed last
year’s requests.
Application Deadlines for
Seniors are in late Fall.
This table DOES include
duplicate requests and no-
shows.

11. Our Role in the COE
Events
● College fairs and UT’s Open Houses
○ One of the busiest tables
○ Reach HUNDREDS of students at once
● Scholar’s Invitational - Student Panel
● Breakfast of Champions
○ Student Panel
○ Engineering Tours
○ Networking
● Participate in almost all student leadership activities (PSAC, QEP Student
Advisory Committee, Board of Advisors)

12. Our Role in the COE
Events, cont.
● Facility Openings
○ 175th Anniversary Gala
○ Min Kao Building
Opening Gala
○ Min Kao and Tickle Building
Opening Tours
○ Tours for Alumni, VIPs,
and Prospective Students
● Commencement
● First Robotics

13. Our Role in the COE
Events, cont.
● Engineer’s Day
○ Give tours
○ Help with Opening Ceremonies
○ Network with students and judges
○ Participate in contests
● Alumni Cookout
○ Give Tours
○ Face Painting
○ Help at registration desk

14. Our Role in the COE
Events, cont.
● Eastman Ambassador Conference
○ Networked with ambassadors from 8 schools
○ Networked with Eastman professionals
○ Developed leadership and communication skills
○ Bonded as a group
● Stongwell tour
○ Networked with Strongwell professionals
○ Learned about the pultruded plastic process
○ Opportunity to speak with Dean Davis
and learn about the inner workings of the COE

15. Benefits of the Program
For Ambassadors:
● Communication skills
● Networking within the COE
● More investment in the COE
● Networking among majors
● Community of hard-working,
motivated students
● Scholarships
● Leadership
● Role Models

16. Benefits of the Program
For the COE:
● Student representatives for events and recruitment
● Feedback from prospective students and parents on their experience
visiting UT
● The more we know, the better we can sell UT Engineering
● Many ambassadors are very involved on campus, offering prospective
students many unique views on the opportunities here
● Student representation for Development Programs
● Student Leadership

17. Future Needs
● Tour Link on Admissions Tour Page
● Parking for Visitors
● Golf Cart
○ Pick up people who get lost
○ Accomodate those with disabilities
○ Make rainy tours better
○ For use of department
● Technology for Demonstrations
● One, unified fact sheet for all departments