Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2013 Ambassadors of Change
Program?
Monday, August 19 - Saturday, August 24
When will registration for the 2013 Ambassadors of
Change Program open?
Online registration will open May 31st, 2013.
When will registration for the 2013 Ambassadors of
Change Program close?
The last day to register is June 21, 2013.
How are participants chosen for the AOC program?
Students are selected by their answers to the question on
the application. There are 66 spots for participants, so
answering the question thoughtfully and honestly is important.
When will applicants find out if they have been
accepted into the program?
All applicants will be sent an email to their Butler
email address at the end of June.
What is the cost of the program?
Cost of the 2013 program is $260.
Is there any financial support/help for this
program?
Yes - The PuLSE Office is able to waive participant fees
for five (5) students. To be considered, applicants must
qualify for a Pell Grant and/or an Indiana State Grant. Those
interested will need to state this in the appropriate box on
the online application.
Who should the check be made out to?
Checks should be made payable to "Butler University," but
money should not be sent until confirmation of
acceptance into the program has been received.
Can students participate in more than one pre-Welcome
Week program at Butler?
The schedules of all of the pre-Welcome Week programs are very
full, so participation in multiple programs is not feasible.
Bulldogs into the Streets does not conflict with any of the
pre-Welcome Week programs, however, since it is during Welcome
Week.
Will there be time to get acclimated to the
participant's room, campus and local community?
Yes. Students selected for the Ambassadors of Change Program
will be able to move into their residence hall room when they check
in for the program. Also, the program schedule includes
evening activities that help get participants acclimated to
Butler and to Indianapolis.
Is attendance required at all parts of
AOC?
Yes! Attending all aspects of the program will make the
experience more enjoyable and will help tie concepts and ideas
together. Participants will be very busy, so do not make
other plans during the week of AOC.
What exactly will participants do during the
week?
Participants will receive a schedule of the week's events at
check-in, but they can plan on daily service projects (usually
about 3 hours long), discussions about social issues, learning
about service and leadership styles, and fun evening
activities.
What types of clothes are appropriate?
AOC is a casual program, but "work" clothes that can get
dirty will be needed for service project(s) - long pants
and closed-toed sturdy shoes will be necessary for some projects.
Work boots are not required, but helpful. Flip flops will not be
allowed on service projects for safety purposes and agency
regulations. There is a closing banquet which people usually
get a little more dressed up for (e.g. nice pants or dress, ties -
though not suits, etc.). Team builder will keep participants
informed about appropriate dress.
What is necessary to have during AOC?
A Nalgene or refillable water bottle will be needed for service
projects.
Who should be contacted with questions?
Questions can be directed to the PuLSE Office at
involvement@butler.edu or at
317-940-9262.