PURPOSE: The purpose of this course is to develop, within those participating in the Ambassador Honor Society, stronger skills in the following areas:
1. Leadership.
2. Communication.
3. Initiative.
4. Cooperative Learning.
5. Cooperative Task Accomplishment.

The LCSC Ambassadors club is an honorary student organization designed to provide recognition for academic excellence and achievements, and to provide opportunities to render meaningful service to the college and the community. As an Ambassador, students have the opportunity to become visible in the community, earn scholarships, receive college credit, receive practical experience in participating in college, community and service events, and build a resume. Members must have over thirty semester hours of college credit and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. To be considered “active,” a current application must be on file. Also, there are certain expectations and responsibilities that are asked of Ambassadors as they fulfill required service hours. These include honoring commitments for services and conducting oneself always in a professional manner.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Ambassadors can earn from one to three hours of Student Development credit, graded on a pass/fail basis, for performing additional service hours. “Service hours” are hours contributed to designated campus and community events. Hours for which one is paid or for which one receives college credit cannot be counted as service hours. Ambassadors may count Ambassador meeting times and all hours spent related to Ambassador activities. Forty-five hours per credit are required. The Vice-President of the organization (or, in Coeur d’Alene, the Student Liaison) is the person who can explain in more detail how these hours can be earned. Two consecutive semesters (fall/spring) are required: a student would fulfill at least 25 hours (for each credit) during fall semester. Then the student would enroll in the course for spring semester for the number of credit hours that the student is anticipating earning. A signature of either the Faculty Advisor of the Staff Advisor is required to enroll; all hours are to be turned in to either the Faculty or Staff Advisor. It is a good idea to keep a weekly log of telephone time and miscellaneous activities, to be turned in to the Vice-president at each meeting. Because the Ambassadors provide services for campus and community events that depend on these services, it is crucial that a commitment to participate is honored. If one cannot fulfill a commitment, it is the responsibility of that person to find another Ambassador who can fill
in. A total of 45 hours is required for each credit hour granted.
 

INCOMPLETES: An incomplete can be granted Only if 75% of the hours are fulfilled (34 hours) and if there is a documented family or medical emergency.
 

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION: If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability or if you have emergency medical information that needs to be known, please consult with either the Staff Advisor or the Faculty Advisor.