About the Program
The Chancellor's Ambassadors represent USC Aiken and the Office of the Chancellor to build and foster relationships between students, alumni, and the community. Each spring, Chancellor’s Ambassadors apply for the position and are then selected after an interview with the organization’s advisors.
Purpose:
- To develop student volunteers into future alumni leaders.
- To promote goodwill and beneficial relationships between the University and other constituents.
- Assist the Office of the Chancellor with hosting special events and programs, which often include important campus supporters.
- To assist students in displaying personal and professional character among all those with whom the Chancellor’s Ambassadors interact.
Advisors
The current Chancellor’s Ambassadors advisors include:
- Christen Engel
- Bobby Walters
- Carmen Williams
Current Ambassadors
Congratulations to the following students for being named Chancellor’s Ambassadors for the current academic year:
![]() Crissy Evans Psychology Senior |
![]() Lexi Ewing Nursing Senior |
![]() Anyah Farmer Marketing Junior |
![]() Bradlee Hook Marketing Senior |
![]() Breanna M. Kennedy Molecular Biology Senior |
![]() Lauren King Nursing Junior |
![]() Reese Kirkland Accounting Junior |
![]() Jack Leathers Political Science Senior |
![]() Jazavia Peeples Management Junior |
![]() Judson Pickett, Jr. Exercise & Sports Science Sophomore |
![]() Lucero Rodriguez Biology Sophomore |
![]() Katherine Sojo Exercise & Sports Science Sophomore |
![]() Sydney Stephens Biology Sophomore |
![]() Andrew Towner Nursing Junior |
Future Ambassadors
The application window for the Chancellor's Ambassadors program occurs every spring semester. The deadline to apply for 2024-2025 will be in March 2024. Check back here for updates.
If you have any questions about the program or the application process, please contact Carmen Williams at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Candidates for the Chancellor's Ambassadors program must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Applicants who are seniors must be able to serve the entire year and therefore cannot be December graduates, unless they served as Ambassadors during their junior year.
Job Description:
- Develop professional relationships with alumni and community leaders at special events.
- Provide student representation at Alumni Board meetings when requested
- Attend the Chancellor’s Ambassadors retreat
- Serve as a representative of the university during university and community special events, including but not limited to:
- Commencement events (December and May)
- Grad Finale (once each semester)
- Alumni Golf Tournament
- Carolina Day at the State House
- Select meetings with VIP visitors
- University Tours
- Additional special events hosted by the Office of the Chancellor and other offices/departments
Requirements:
- 3.0 GPA
- One letter of recommendation from a current faculty member
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to respond to requests in a timely and professional manner
- Interest in leadership development
- A desire to be a positive advocate of UofSC Aiken with alumni, students, faculty & staff, and in the community
- An ability to work with others as a team player
- Work office hours in Chancellor's Office suite
Organizational Benefits:
- Community and alumni networking opportunities
- Achievements to be recognized through USC Aiken publications and media opportunities
- Customized blazer and polo
- Plaques/recognition to outstanding graduating seniors at the annual Student Leadership Banquet
- Commemorative graduation medallion
Requesting Chancellor's Ambassadors for Special Events
To request the Chancellor’s Ambassadors assistance for special events, email Bobby Walters at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Include detailed information regarding the event as well as specific expectations regarding the Ambassadors’ involvement, including time commitments. The advisors will then determine whether the Ambassadors’ involvement with the event aligns with the mission of the program. Requests made under two weeks in advance will not be considered.