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Chancellor's Ambassadors

Office of the Chancellor

Ambassadors 2022

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
Crissy Evans

Psychology
Senior
Lexi Ewing
Lexi Ewing

Nursing
Senior
Anyah Farmer
Anyah Farmer

Marketing
Junior

Bradlee Hook
Bradlee Hook

Marketing
Senior
Breanna M. Kennedy
Breanna M. Kennedy

Molecular Biology
Senior
Lauren King
Lauren King

Nursing
Junior

Reese Kirkland
Reese Kirkland

Accounting
Junior
Jack Leathers
Jack Leathers

Political Science
Senior
Jazavia Peeples
Jazavia Peeples

Management
Junior

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Judson Pickett, Jr.

Exercise & Sports Science
Sophomore
Lucero Rodriguez
Lucero Rodriguez

Biology
Sophomore
Katherine Sojo
Katherine Sojo

Exercise & Sports Science
Sophomore

Sydney Stephens
Sydney Stephens

Biology
Sophomore
Andrew Towner
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.

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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.