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reach out to professors and students at their university and universities within their region. Previous leadership experience suggests that the individual has experience in organizing and communicating effectively with large groups of individuals with diverse interests and motivations. Especially for
Ambassadors at Universities where cooperating professors have not been identified, the ability to reach out to and coordinate community efforts is absolutely necessary. Also the increased role in Ambassadors in creating campus student organizations, requires a familiarity with organizing and communicating with the general student body. These clubs have the potential to provide training grounds for future Ambassadors and additional infrastructure to support students and faculty participating in Knowledge (XXG) assignments.
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understanding of teaching techniques and be able to facilitate the creation and development of
Knowledge (XXG) assignments. Proof of this experience increases the likelihood that the Ambassador can creatively and effectively respond to concerns and interests of the professor, whose primary concerns will be the instruction of students. The following are examples of items that may demonstrate teaching skills and experience:
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familiarity with social media and digital communication tools. Also the need for a campus ambassador to provide in person support for professors and students editing
Knowledge (XXG) requires at least some familiarity with markup and programming languages in order to effectively communicate Knowledge (XXG)'s own unique markup to them, and to provide basic troubleshooting.
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Because of the demand of volunteer time from the Campus
Ambassador, a sustained interest in Knowledge (XXG) will increase the enthusiasm and effectiveness of Campus Ambassador activities. Though this need not be their primary motivation for participating in the Ambassador program - for example, they
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The increased importance of web and new media in organizing student populations and the need for ambassadors to be able to digitally communicate with Campus and Online ambassadors throughout the world requires at least moderate proficiency in digital media and technical communication as well as a
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In addition to teaching skills, Campus
Ambassadors should also be able to demonstrate leadership abilities. Because of the importance of building a sustainable Campus Ambassador program and the importance of expanding it to major universities, Ambassadors are increasingly going to be expected to
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Ambassadors will often be the first interaction University communities will have with the Knowledge (XXG) community, approachability, friendliness and patience are musts for Campus Ambassadors in order to represent Knowledge (XXG) and it's community in the best possible light. Also the
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For a campus ambassador, teaching skills are paramount in the ability to effectively communicate
Knowledge (XXG) to classes. In addition, Campus Ambassadors who will be paired with Professors immediately after their training, must be prepared to communicate with the Professors with a thorough
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The process for selecting Campus
Ambassadors essentially has three "rounds": application review, Skype video screening, and in-person screening. Below is the more detailed step-by-step process and timeline. This process is completed by a Selection Group. Feel free to discuss on the talk page
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continued exposure to various levels of experience with
Knowledge (XXG) and online content development, will require patience and willingness to change approaches when working with students and professors.
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1. For each application, determine whether an in-person screening is possible (note: in-person screenings will not be feasible for certain applicants due to logistical reasons such distance and scheduling).
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to assign a score to the applicant. Determine the average of these two scores. Follow the instructions at the end of the rubric to determine whether the applicant makes it to the next round
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Examples: teaching award, feedback from supervisors or students, “my professor chose me to be a TA for a second term because she liked how I performed in the first term”
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There is no hard rubric for the in-person screening. The screener uses personal judgment to decide whether s/he thinks the applicant will be a good Campus
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4. The Selection Group or Steering Committee chair sends out an email to the applicants who do NOT make it to the next round, informing them of this decision
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3. The Selection Group member from Step 2 meets the applicant and makes a final call of whether or not to bring that person on board as a Campus Ambassador
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may be motivated by the opportunity to influence teaching and learning on campus - interest in Knowledge (XXG) and Free Culture ideas should be present.
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Either the page is no longer relevant or consensus on its purpose has become unclear. To revive discussion, seek broader input via a forum such as the
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and assigns a score to the applicant. Follow the instructions at the end of the rubric to determine whether the applicant makes it to the next round
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The selection process detailed on this page only applies to the Knowledge (XXG) Campus Ambassador program in the United States.
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Ease with both voice communication tools (e.g. phone, Skype, in person) and online communication tools (e.g. email, mailing list, online chat)
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Preference given to people who have experience teaching groups rather than individuals (e.g. being a TA for a class vs. tutoring one person)
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1. One of the two Selection Group members who reviewed the application emails the applicant to schedule a time for the phone screening
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2. The Selection Group member who is most able to do the in-person screening emails the applicant to schedule an in-person meeting
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E.g. ability to determine what information to convey and what information not to convey depending on the learner’s skill level
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E.g. inquiries from professors, students, Wikimedia staff, Regional Ambassadors, other Campus Ambassadors, Online Ambassadors
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5. The Selection Group or Steering Committee chair sends out an email to the applicants who do NOT make it past this round
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The Selection Group or Steering Committee chair calls the just-selected Campus Ambassador to inform him/her of the news.
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4: For each application, the two reviewers briefly update the rest of the Steering Committee on the application's status
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Ideally: at least 1 year of university experience (highly-qualified freshmen can be “Ambassadors-in-training”?)
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5: The Selection Group or Steering Committee chair sends out an email to the applicants who do
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Ability to adjust lesson plans and lesson content depending on the learner’s skill level
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If possible, all this should be done within one week of completing the application review
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possibilities for the membership of the selection group, this is still an open question:
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2: Randomly assign two Selection Group members to review each application as it comes in
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Ability to respond quickly to emails /phone calls from other people in the project
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2. The same Selection Group member conducts the phone screening with the applicant
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Regional groups of Campus Ambassadors and Regionally available Online Ambassadors
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Ability to recognize how Knowledge (XXG) differs from traditional encyclopedias
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Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, both in person and online
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Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, both in person and online
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Ability to devote approximately 3-5 hours a week to Campus Ambassador work
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Familiarity with how/where to publicize events and opportunities on campus
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HOW TO EVALUATE: Ask applicants to give practice lesson for 5-10 minutes
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Interest in maintenance and improvement of open, public knowledge base
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This should be done within one week of being assigned the application.
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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a hard deadline of
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make it to the next round, informing them of this decision
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For the current Campus Ambassador application process, see
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