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.

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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.