{"id":6926,"date":"2022-05-09T09:00:32","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T13:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=6926"},"modified":"2026-02-23T10:04:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:04:23","slug":"student-alumni-ambassadors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/alumni\/stay-connected\/students\/student-alumni-ambassadors\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image=&#8221;916&#8243; padding_top=&#8221;175&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;175&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffc70a&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA)<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Building relationships and fostering pride for a University of Rochester community ever better.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]The Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAAs) are a select group of undergraduate students managed by the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement to serve as liaisons within the University\u2019s alumni community. <strong>SAAs are passionate about \u201call things Rochester\u201d and eager to engage with the alumni community and promote school spirit and our Rochester Traditions across campus.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recruited each spring semester, you can recognize the SAAs by their signature \u2018R\u2019 cardigans and silver nametags. Members are selected because of their involvement and leadership roles on campus, their strong desire to connect and engage with the alumni community, and overall, their love and pride for the University of Rochester.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGjhiM7pds\/GVq8XWWHoIy2qckmQuOfCQ\/view?utm_content=DAGjhiM7pds&#038;utm_campaign=designshare&#038;utm_medium=link2&#038;utm_source=uniquelinks&#038;utlId=hea3bf2249c\" target=\"_self\" data-hover-background-color=#00205b data-hover-border-color=#ffc70a data-hover-color=#ffffff  class=\"qbutton  icon_right\" style=\"color: #ffffff; border-color: rgba(255,199,10,0.01); border-width: 2px; background-color: #00205b;\">View member profiles<\/a>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/urochester.saa\" target=\"_self\" data-hover-background-color=#00205b data-hover-border-color=#ffc70a data-hover-color=#ffffff  class=\"qbutton  icon_right\" style=\"color: #ffffff; border-color: #ffffff; border-width: 2px; background-color: #00205b;\">Life as an SAA<\/a>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;104032&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; mkd_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Recruitment takes place each spring semester. Questions? Contact Karen Carhart, director of student and young alumni engagement, at\u00a0<span class=\"nobr\"><a class=\"external-link\" href=\"mailto:Karen.Carhart@rochester.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Karen.Carhart@rochester.edu<\/a><\/span>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;]<a href=\"\/alumni\/forms\/student-alumni-ambassador-application\/\" target=\"_self\" data-hover-background-color=#00205b data-hover-border-color=#ffc70a data-hover-color=#ffffff  class=\"qbutton  icon_right\" style=\"color: #ffffff; border-color: rgba(255,199,10,0.01); border-width: 2px; background-color: #00205b;\">SAA interest form<\/a>[vc_empty_space image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Roles and responsibilities<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]Student Alumni Ambassadors connect past, present, and future Yellowjackets in a variety of ways. Some of the roles and responsibilities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist with on-campus, local, and regional alumni events, including Meliora Weekend.<\/li>\n<li>Welcome alumni and prospective incoming families to campus and provide the student experience during meetings, events, visits, and private campus tours.<\/li>\n<li>Spread awareness to other undergraduate students about the alumni community and the programs and services offered by the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement<\/li>\n<li>Help direct the future of student-alumni programs by providing feedback and insights into current student interests, needs, and priorities.<\/li>\n<li>Build and strengthen connections between students and alumni.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]The SAA program focuses on providing students with opportunities to acquire and sharpen leadership and communication skills while building their personal and professional network with not only alumni but also other student leaders on campus.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop networking skills through formal training and in-person and virtual opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Unique access to alumni, parents, and friends of the University.<\/li>\n<li>Invitations to exclusive programs and events.<\/li>\n<li>Potential opportunities to travel on behalf of the University.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunity to attend an annual professional conference designed specifically for students in ambassador-like programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Expectations<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remain in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University.<\/li>\n<li>Attend an annual spring orientation and at least one of two monthly meetings.<\/li>\n<li>Complete a minimum of 10 volunteer hours (by assisting with various events\/activities) per year, in addition to 8 hours during Meliora Weekend.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in the\u00a0Senior Giving Campaign\u00a0as a senior.<\/li>\n<li>Be an advocate for the SAA program and the Office of Alumni Relations among alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>What do SAAs do?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]The Student Alumni Ambassador program builds relationships among students and alumni, and fosters pride in the University of Rochester.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7076\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2.What-do-SAAs-do-graphic-trimmed-261x300.jpg\" alt=\"what do saas do infographic\" width=\"600\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2.What-do-SAAs-do-graphic-trimmed-261x300.jpg 261w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2.What-do-SAAs-do-graphic-trimmed.jpg 595w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1652109190523{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #e7e7e7 !important;}&#8221;]<a href=\"\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/2020\/01\/10\/9962\/\">Learn more about the Student Alumni Ambassadors directly<\/a> from the student participants and hear about other ambassador programs at Eastman School of Music and the School of Medicine and\u00a0Dentistry.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_empty_space image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re interested in learning more, please fill out <a href=\"\/alumni\/forms\/student-alumni-ambassadors\/\">this form<\/a>, or reach out to Karen Carhart, associate director for student engagement, at <a href=\"mailto:Karen.Carhart@rochester.edu\">Karen.Carhart@rochester.edu<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;100px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; 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