University College Ambassadors
MSSION
The mission of the University College Ambassador (UCA) Program is to cultivate student leadership who serve as Ambassadors, peer mentors, role models, and frontline representatives of Southern University.
VISION
We envision a campus culture where every new student feels supported, welcomed, and empowered to succeed. University College Ambassadors are central to this vision—championing student success by fostering connection, promoting resources, and modeling academic excellence and campus involvement.
CORE VALUES
- Leadership
- Support
- Engagement
- Professionalism
- Growth
PEER MENTORSHIP
The FSYE peer-led mentorship program connects first- and second- year students with trained UCAs who serve as peer mentors. The program’s purpose is to promote student success, belonging, and engagement through intentional peer support, guidance, and leadership.
Meet the Ambassadors
**ambassador headshots**
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
-ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Ambassador Leadership Development Program empowers students to grow as impactful leaders by building essential skills in leadership, communication, and decision-making. The program fosters self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and ethical leadership while promoting inclusive and culturally responsive practices. Through hands-on experiences in service, mentorship, and networking, participants gain real-world applications that prepare them to lead confidently beyond college—in their careers and communities.
-DEVELOPMENT TOPICS
UC Ambassador attend and participate in professional leadership training events on the following dates: (Additional programs and events will be added during the Spring 2026 semester) a) Leadership 101 – October 13th, 2025 – 4:00 pm b) Professional Etiquette – October 27, 2025 – 12:00 pm c) Campus Tours – November 15, 2025 – 0:00 pm d) HBCU Literacy– November 4, 2025 – 12:00 pm e) Public Speaking – November 17, 2025 – 4:00 pm
-GALLERY
FYE Programming Gallery