CASA AMBASSADORS
Join the CASA Ambassador Program at Georgia State University. Learn leadership skills and get exposed to advanced degree programming. Start your application today.
CASA Ambassadors are liaisons between the CASA and undergraduates across all campuses. CASA Ambassadors are interested in pursuing MD, JD, Master’s or PhD programs themselves, but can come from any discipline.
Duties include supporting CASA staff and faculty associates with administrative support, workshops and events, marketing and peer to peer mentoring. CASA Ambassadors will be required to complete CASA’s 25-to-Thrive program and upon completion will receive a certificate of completion that can appear on your curriculum vitae.
To become an Ambassador, students must express interest in pursuing graduate studies and either be nominated by a faculty member or self-nominate through our application portal. Students will then attend an interview for final selection.
CASA Ambassadors are expected to support the CASA (2-4 hours a week) as well as be prepared to attend a monthly meeting.
The 25-to-Thrive program is a guided pathway aimed at students and alumni who are interested in attending graduate school. Each participant develops a self-guided action plan that takes them through 5 different areas where they will develop the skill-set necessary to successfully apply to a graduate program. Each 25-to-Thrive participant is free to choose a minimum of 5 tasks out of 8 in each area with the CASA providing feedback and mentoring to ensure students are progressing toward their professional goals. These areas include:
- Academic Preparation
- Writing Preparation
- Standardized Test Preparation
- Research Preparation
- Application Preparation
Overall, the 25-to-Thrive program enables students to create a more personalized yet mentored approached to achieving their professional goals.
The program is available to the following:
- Current GSU students and alumni
- Must be able to complete the program in one year
- Interested in pursuing an advanced graduate degree
For more information about 25-to-Thrive, please contact Leslie Whitmire at lwh[email protected] or Dr. Sherri Briggs at [email protected].