John Jay College Of Criminal Justice | The City University of New York

The Division of Student Affairs works closely with John Jay students to develop them into strong leaders who will "Educate for Justice" on campus and beyond. The Peer Ambassador Leadership (PAL) Program is an excellent opportunity for our students to network at all levels of the college and provide a positive first impression of our community.

Vision
Student participants will gain the foundational framework to understand “Leadership is a process, not a position.”

Mission
The Peer Ambassador Program is dedicated to providing a comprehensive student leadership opportunity that fosters professional and personal development and encourages students to create leadership identities as individuals and as members of a team.

Peer Ambassador Program Learning Outcomes
1. Leadership Development
2. Personal Development
3. Cognitive Development
4. Civic Responsibility
5. Practical Skill Building

Where you may see Peer Ambassadors on campus:
Peer Ambassadors represent the entire college, thus providing rich and vibrant opportunities for networking and growth. They are current John Jay College students who are selected and trained to serve the college community through participation in a variety of activities including:

- New Student Orientation
- Commencement
- Conducting Campus Tours
- Assisting with special recruitment and retention events
- Working as greeters at special events for the President's office and academic departments
- Working with the Pre-Law Institute, Alumni Affairs, the Office of Community Outreach & Service Learning and many more

Interested in applying?
Ambassadors are selected based on their demonstration of leadership, campus involvement, and academic achievement. The program provides each Ambassador with opportunities for mentorship, leadership, volunteerism, as well as further increasing competencies in the realms of personal and career development. Applicants are interviewed by a screening committee comprised of cross campus representatives; 50 talented and enthusiastic students will be chosen each year. We only recruit at the end of the spring semester, with summer training, for the following academic year.

Ambassadors are selected based on their demonstration of leadership, campus involvement, and academic achievement. The program provides each Ambassador with opportunities for mentorship, leadership, volunteerism, as well as further increasing competencies in the realms of personal and career development. Applicants are interviewed by a screening committee comprised of cross campus representatives; 50 talented and enthusiastic students will be chosen each year. We only recruit at the end of the spring semester, with summer training, for the following academic year.

To be eligible to apply for membership, interested undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time, have successfully completed at least 12 credits at the College, hold a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate the following criteria which will be reflected in your resume, interest letter, and letters of recommendation:

- Demonstrated leadership experience (on or off campus)
- Possess strong interpersonal skills including effective communication, the ability to be self- motivated, a commitment to professionalism, etc.
- Commitment to participate in ongoing training/meetings
- Dedication to the group and ability to commit necessary time as described
- Sincere desire to represent John Jay College
- Ability to adapt to a variety of situations
- Ability to work well with others

Graduate students can be enrolled part-time and have successfully completed at least 12 credits at the College. If the graduate student completed their undergraduate degree at John Jay, they must have graduated with a 3.0 GPA to participate as a first semester graduate student.