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Engaging Students from the Beginning
TRANSITION IN
ORIENTATION AMBASSADORS
Orientation Ambassadors (OAs) are among the most
respected and academically successful leaders on
Clemson’s campus. Each year, a new group goes
through intensive training that includes a three-hour
course credit and regional workshop participation.
Students apply knowledge learned over the summer
by assisting members of the incoming class with their
transition to Clemson through
Ready, Set, Roar!
OAs
lead small groups and share their Clemson stories
to foster a sense of belonging while introducing
students to key campus resources.
CAMPUS LEADERS
In August 2022, the Center for Student Leadership
and Engagement launched Clemson Leader Day as
an initiative to help build leadership capacity within
each new student. Nearly 4,000 took advantage of the
opportunity to gain familiarity with critical leadership
concepts during Welcome Week. Also in FY23, the
Certified Student Leader program graduated 28
participants following an eight-week curriculum that
included an exploration of topics such as personal
values, conflict management, self-care, goal setting
and positive change.
3
,
850
Students participated in Clemson Leader Day
25
Number of Orientation Ambassadors for Summer 2022
Being an Orientation Ambassador was a transformative
experience that helped me develop essential skills
and foster lasting relationships. The experience not
only provided me with knowledge about campus and
leadership, but also instilled in me the confidence
to be involved in various endeavors.
Gracie Lackovic, Orientation Ambassador
“
90.5
%
of participants strongly agreed or agreed they
are committed to their growth as a leader
n=313