TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES | Southern Illinois University

What is the purpose of the Ambassadors program?

The purpose of SSS Ambassadors program is to help develop programming and activities for students that would add to the overall experience and improve success.

Goals of the Program:

• Assist with cultural, academic, and social transition, adjustment, and integration to the campus community.
• Increase awareness of the needs of students in the program.
• Collaborate across departments to provide workshops that help to meet the academic, social, and cultural needs of SSS students.
• Assist with developing a network to connect SSS students with peers, faculty, and the community, to enhance their college experience.

 Why should I become a SSS Ambassador?

 Becoming an ambassador is a great opportunity to serve others, gain leadership skills, and advocate on behalf of your peers.

Benefits:

• $100.00 gift certificate at the book store at the beginning of the fall semester.
• Provide support, leadership, and guidence to SSS students enrolled at the University.
• Assist with facilitation and planning of SSS activities.
• Provide presentations for prospective SSS students visiting campus.

My Responsibilities:

• Connect SSS students to campus resources.
• Represent SSS program by participating in student panels, open house, or orientation.
• Refer students to the program.
• Attend monthly ambassador meetings.
• Regularly attend SSS events.

 How long is the commitment?

• One year

 If you are interested please stop by the office in Woody Hall or call/email us from the Contact Us and ask questions.

SSS Tutoring

SSS has tutors available for Math and Science, but you must request tutoring. Our tutors do not have open hours. If you would like to schedule a tutoring session, please email Stacye Saunders at: stacye@siu.edu.

• U.S. Department of Education
• Cash Course

Below is the link for the application for the Study Abroad trip
Study Abroad Application