APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW INFORMATION

The Commerce Associates are a group of undergraduate students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Commerce & Business Administration (C&BA) that are selected to serve as official ambassadors for the College of Commerce. As the official student public relations representatives, ambassadors, tour guides, and student recruitment agents for the College of Commerce, it is the purpose of this organization to provide services, promote pride, and communicate an increased understanding of the College of Commerce and the University of Alabama. The Commerce Associates accomplish this purpose by their conduct and the research and dissemination of appropriate information with a sense of dedication and responsibility to the students, faculty, administration, alumni, and the community. A Commerce Associate's primary work is in two areas. The first is to assist the College of Commerce Dean's office during functions held on campus and in other locations. The second is to assist the C&BA Student Services office in giving tours of the College of Commerce. The responsibilities of a Commerce Associate also include attending meetings, workshops, and hosting the Hall of Fame room.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE *dates generalized

All applications will be reviewed and those applicants accepted to the next stage, the interview process, will be contacted by phone no later than 5 p.m. on Someday, February X, 2005. Interview appointments will be made over the phone and applicants will need to pick from time and day slots offered. The Commerce Associates Selection Committee will interview each candidate. The first interview will occur the week of February X and those passing the first round of interviews will be interviewed again during the week of February X. Only 16 of the most qualified undergraduates in the Culverhouse College of Commerce & Business Administration will be chosen. Membership is for one year so all members of the group must try out every year. All final candidates will be notified by phone no later than 5 p.m. on Someday, March X as to whether they were selected as a Commerce Associate. In order to improve your interviewing skills, we consider these interviews to be a learning experience.

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

• Cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or higher
• At least second-semester freshman standing
• Full-time enrollment as an undergraduate (no fifth-year seniors or graduates).
• Ability to complete Commerce Associates responsibilities: attend mandatory Tuesday night meetings, attend evening and weekend events, give C&BA tours, willingness to memorize material about C&BA, ability to host the Hall of Fame room and other obligations.
• Possess excellent oral communications skills and poise in dealing with diverse groups of individuals.

Applicants should direct questions to April Thornton, sponsor of the Commerce Associates, in Alston Hall Room 450, telephone 348-7378.