Grit Guide: UMBC Campus Tour Guide
The Grit Guide: UMBC Campus Tour Guide microcredential recognizes individuals who have demonstrated knowledge, leadership, and communication skills by serving as a campus tour guide. Earners of this badge have not only mastered the knowledge of campus spaces, history, and resources, but they have also developed skills in crowd management, public speaking, and effective communication. Grit Guides are trained to navigate diverse group dynamics, adapt to various audience needs, and create an engaging, informative experience for prospective students and visitors.
Earning Criteria
- Complete the minimum working requirements: two tour shifts a week (3 hours), two Saturday tour shifts a semester (1.5 - 3 hours), and any weekend Open House event (1-2 a semester) for one academic year.
- Complete a final reflection on the experience.
- Complete a final reflection on the experience.
Gina Ralston
Coordinator
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