More Information
For more information about Manship Ambassadors, contact:
Kyrin Lewis,
Student Engagement Coordinator
What is a Manship Ambassador?
The Manship Ambassadors are a select group of students in the Manship School of Mass Communication who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in academics and student leadership. This team of mass communication majors will present a positive image of the school and its students through internal and external events and activities. They will receive training and many other opportunities to develop their leadership and communication skills. Being selected as a Manship Ambassador is an honor and a distinction in the Manship School.
Purpose and Objectives
As a Manship Ambassador, you have the opportunity to lead student recruitment tours, promote the Manship School to parents, alumni and friends, and network with distinguished alumni at special events and offer prospective students an inside look into life as a Manship School student. Below is a list of a variety of activities you will be completing as an ambassador:
- Assist in the recruitment and retention process of prospective students
- Lead tours of the Manship School’s facilities and the Offices of LSU Student Media
- Be knowledgeable about the Manship School and general LSU information
- Participate in outreach (Tiger Calls) during both fall and spring semesters
- Represent and serve the student body, faculty, staff and alumni of the Manship School
- Facilitate programs to welcome and educate prospective students
- Promote relationships among students, alumni and friends of the school
- Encourage students to continue their affiliation with the Manship School after graduation
- Promote and uphold the academic standards and excellence of the Manship School
Benefits to Being a Manship Ambassador
- Networking opportunity with Manship alumni
- Develop strong relationships with the faculty and staff of the Manship School
- Build connections to professionals in the media
- Leadership training and the opportunity to build leadership skills and experience
- Grow personally and professionally with fellow Manship students
- Meet with professional media practitioners
- Experience with events, including public speaking and participation in panels
- Monthly meetings/activities designed to expose ambassadors to all facets of media
Request a Manship Ambassador
The Manship Ambassadors assist with college outreach, recruitment and engagement events and activities. If you are interested in requesting the Manship Ambassadors to assist with your event, please complete the information form. The request must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of your event in order to provide time to adequately recruit and schedule Ambassadors.
Note: Ambassadors must coordinate volunteer obligations around their school and work schedules, so availability is not guaranteed.
Interested in Applying?
The Manship Ambassadors application for 2024-2025 is now closed. Thank you for your interest. Please contact Mr. Kyrin Lewis (klewi96@lsu.edu) and/or Professor Roxanne Dill (rdill1@lsu.edu) with any concerns.
You must meet all applicant criteria below to be eligible to apply.
Applicant Criteria:
- Must be classified as a sophomore, junior or senior mass communication major in fall 2024 (sophomore membership is contingent upon acceptance into the Manship School)
- Must maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA
- Must be available to attend an on-campus retreat on Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 12:30 to 5 p.m.
- Must have membership in at least one student organization at LSU or have work experience in Student Media
- Must have a sincere desire to represent the Manship School
- Must demonstrate effective speaking ability
- Must show ability to work well with others and to serve as a leader
- Must have dedication to group and time commitment
Questions?
If you have any questions, please email Kyrin Lewis at klewi96@lsu.edu.