BECOME A TARLETON DIPLOMAT
Purpose
The Tarleton State University – Fort Worth Diplomats will promote and model the Tarleton institutional core values of excellence, integrity, and respect in all interactions with others. Diplomats are students that will attend and assist with college fairs, marketing activities, and recruiting events, assist Tarleton Fort Worth staff with campus-related activities, participate in leadership training, and assist with outreach programs. Activities conducted will generate the opportunity to meet the requirements outlined in the criteria for completing a Leadership Applied Learning Experience and provide leadership skills vital to subsequent career success.
Selection of Diplomats
Diplomats are selected through a process that includes an application, an interview, and approval from the Tarleton Fort Worth Outreach Advisory Committee. Upon selection, the Diplomats will complete leadership training that meets the requirements outlined in the criteria for the qualification of the program as a Leadership Applied Learning Experience.
Length of Term
At least one year, but the experience can be extended to the entire length of matriculation at the University
Why do I want to participate?
- An invaluable opportunity to gain and develop leadership skills vital to subsequent career success
- An opportunity to serve in a way that creates a greater impact on the campus community in Fort Worth
- The ability to be the student’s line of contact with main campus and community dignitaries
- Satisfaction of involvement with your peers and the greater Fort Worth community
- An opportunity to proactively impact the greater Fort Worth community
Expectations of Service
- Attending and assisting with college fairs and recruiting events
- Assisting Fort Worth Staff with campus tours
- Welcoming main campus and community dignitaries to the campus
- Participating in 10 hours of leadership training
- Assisting with outreach programs
Questions
Please contact Dr. Shawn Johnson by email at sjohnson1@tarleton.edu or by phone at 682-703-7118 for further information or questions.