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Calhoun students interested in becoming a member of the school’s Warhawk Student Ambassador program for the 2019-2020 academic year should apply soon, according to a press release.

The deadline to receive applications is 11:59 p.m. Saturday, June 1. The release said the program represents “an excellent leadership opportunity for students who are enthusiastic about serving and representing Calhoun Community College at various college and community events.”

The ambassadors provide campus tours to current and prospective students, serve as information agents on their respective campuses, serve as the official student representatives at college events, as well as assist with numerous student activities on both campuses.

“This program is extremely unique and one that continues to grow,” said Sherika Attipoe, Warhawk sponsor. “Each year, we receive a large number of applications from students with very impressive backgrounds, which makes the selection process very difficult.”

The selection for the program is based on open slots, demonstrated leadership, commitment to serve, and high scholastic achievements. To be eligible, students must meet the following qualifications:

• Complete the online application;

• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher;

• Be enrolled at Calhoun full-time (12 semester hours);

• Be a first-time freshman or student returning for a second year at Calhoun;

• Attend tryouts (10 a.m.–3 p.m. Friday, June 7);

• Demonstrate leadership skills; and

• Have a positive personality.

Upon acceptance into the program, students receive a partial scholarship, which is equivalent to two 3-semester hour classes during the fall and spring semester of each year that they serve.

“Calhoun has been very fortunate over the years to continue to recruit dynamic student leaders,” said Dr. Pat Wilson, Calhoun’s vice president of student services. “Each year, we look forward to engaging with the ambassadors to equip them with the leadership skills necessary to mentor other students and achieve their own academic goals.”

For more information about the program, contact Attipoe at sherika.attipoe@calhoun.edu or call 256306-2560.