The College of Health Sciences is looking for student leaders who will help foster the continued success of our college and support our current and first-year students. The CHS Student Ambassadors and CHS PATHfinder Peer Mentors are now accepting applications for new leaders during the 2024-2025 school year. Both groups, while having separate responsibilities, work to create a sense of community for pre-professional healthcare students. Please see the below information to decide which group would be the best fit for you!
Main purpose
The CHS Student Ambassadors serve and assist the College of Health Sciences with prospective students, current students, and alumni.
Student Ambassadors educate and engage the community as well as the University in planned social, philanthropic and education activities as it relates to the College’s mission and vision.
Classroom activities
Enrollment in a one credit hour course with 1 hour of weekly instruction that provides space for ambassadors to get to know and interact with each other, learn leadership skills, help plan and implement activities throughout the year.
Engagement activities and responsibilities
Student Ambassadors are required to complete several recruitment events throughout the semester, organize and participate in National Health Professions Week, and participate in fundraising activities to support the philanthropic efforts of the college.
Community Events and College Events
Student Ambassadors create opportunities for current CHS students to engage with college faculty, staff, and alumni, and also assist with the success of college events such as the UK Family Weekend, CHS Hall of Fame alumni recognition, and CHS Student Awards.
Time commitment each week
- Class time: 1 hour
- Outside: ~2 hours
Main purpose
The PATHfinder Program consists of a compassionate community of mentors that are focused on fostering growth and a sense of community for first year students in the College of Health Sciences. PATHfinders mentors are professional, trustworthy friends and positive role models focused on fostering independence for students throughout their first year and beyond. Each mentor will work with a specific group of mentees all year.
Classroom activities
Enrollment in a one credit hour course with 1 hour of weekly instruction that provides a space for mentors to get to know each other, learn about best mentoring practices, reflect on their connections with their mentees, and help plan and implement the Summer Bridge Project.
Engagement activities and responsibilities
Mentors are required to be in regular contact with their assigned mentees. In the Fall, Peer Mentors will be paired to a CHS introductory course to attend each week to better connect with their mentees and encourage success of first-year students in CHS. In the Spring, Peer Mentors will attend Merit Day activities in conjunction with CHS Advisors, and participation in summer orientations are encouraged, but optional.
Community Events, College Events, and Summer Bridge projects
The Summer Bridge Program is for accepted CHS first-year students to begin academic work, meet and connect with peers and Peer Mentors, and explore different healthcare opportunities during a week in the summer. Mentors assist with the planning and implementation of the Summer Bridge Program. Mentors will attend the Summer Bridge 4-day program during July 2024.
Time commitment each week
- Class time: 1 hour
- Outside: ~2 hours
Summer Bridge Mission Statement
The College of Health Sciences Summer Bridge Program is focused on empowering rising first-year students to excel academically, socially, and professionally as they transition into college and form connections. Our goal is to create a unique environment where students feel a sense of community, have meaningful engagement with peers, and foster relationships with faculty that continue well past the bridge week through their entire educational journey.
Applications opens Monday, November 27th and will close Friday, January 5th.