MSW Student & Alum Ambassador Program Training Loyola University School of Social Work

Who we are Current MSW students & alumni Serve as a resource to SSW & prospective students Connect with prospective students at admissions/enrollment events

Expectations Represent Loyola University in a positive light Maintain friendly and respectful encounters with prospective students and SSW staff Exhibit commitment, perseverance, and reliability Implore good communication skills Connect prospective students to enrollment advisor or admissions coordinator when unsure of answers to questions Share personal experiences related to the School of Social Work at Loyola University

Incentives Leadership Skills Resume Builder Public Speaking Experience Networking Opportunities Giving back and investing in the reputation and longevity of the MSW program Participating in MSW Ambassadors appreciation events

Online Q&A Sessions Information Sessions Open Houses Phone-a-thons School of Social Work Campus Visit Days Events

Point of Contact or “Expert” on the LUC SSW Student/Alum Experience Ambassadors may be contacted via or phone by a select number of prospective students throughout the year. A way for MSW Ambassadors to give their personal experience and insight on the MSW program! Can be done from home!

School of Social Work Campus Visit Days Opportunity for prospective students to tour Loyola’s Water Tower Campus and meet with individuals a part of the SSW Ambassadors can conduct a roundtable discussion about the MSW program and social work and/or give a tour of the Water Tower Campus

Open Houses Formal information session to learn more about the MSW programs at LUC SSW Ambassador will sit on a panel of a current student, alum, faculty members and staff from SSW to provide various insights on the MSW program and profession of SW

Information sessions Information sessions, held downtown at Loyola’s Water Tower Campus or online, to learn more about the MSW programs at LUC SSW Ambassadors will speak about their experiences as a current student or alum of the program Can be done from home when information sessions are held online!

Online Q & A Informal opportunity for prospective students to get their program questions and concerns addressed MSW Ambassadors will assist the Enrollment Advisor in answering questions posed by attendees Will be online, can be done from home!

Phone-a-thons Outreach event to personally connect with newly admitted students of the MSW program MSW Ambassadors will contact newly admitted students

Event sign ups MSW Ambassadors interested in participating in an event must RSVP their intent to participate here Be sure to mark the event on your calendar after you RSVP Reminder s are sent out a week before the scheduled event If you have any questions regarding an event or need to cancel your RSVP please contact the program’s GA

Thank you! Your participation benefits the School of Social Work greatly and is a invaluable resource to prospective students of the program!