Student Ambassador & Mentorship Program (SAMP)
The Student Ambassador & Mentorship Program (SAMP) offers leadership and professional development, peer mentoring, and community-building to empower students to thrive academically and personally. SAMP welcomes all students and intentionally centers those who identify as women, non-binary, trans, and/or LGBTQIA2+. All students who meet the SUCCESS Program eligibility criteria are invited to participate.
Students may join SAMP as either a Success Scholar or a Success Ambassador. Each participant is assigned a professional Success Coach and engages in workshops, trainings, and social events aligned with SAMP’s core values: leadership, professional development, and community. Scholars are also matched with a Success Ambassador for additional peer support. Learning Coach support is available by appointment to help students strengthen academic skills.
SAMP is more than a program—it’s a community built on peer support, shared growth, and student success.
Benefits
All Success Scholars and Ambassadors receive:
- Individual support from a Success Coach and Learning Coach
- Ongoing professional development, training, and team building
- Participation in a vibrant community of peers
- Use of the welcoming Success Center (Campus Center 323)
- Recognition at Commencement with SAMP regalia
Eligibility for All Participants
- Enrolled in a Degree or Certificate program at 91AV
- Taking credit-bearing coursework
Note: SUCCESS supports students pursuing a degree or certificate; therefore, the program is not available to non-degree students.
All students who meet the above eligibility requirements are welcome to participate. SAMP also intentionally centers on the following student populations and identities:
- Economically disadvantaged students (Pell Grant eligible)
- First-generation college students
- Racially minoritized students (Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other Students of Color)
- Students with disabilities
- LGBTQIA2+ students
Who They Are
Students who participate in SAMP’s workshops, mentorship, and events.
Support Structure
Each Scholar is assigned a professional Success Coach and a peer Ambassador and is matched with a Success Ambassador for additional peer support. Learning Coach support is also available by appointment to help students strengthen academic skills and stay on track.
Eligibility
- Enrolled in a Degree or Certificate program at 91AV, taking credit-bearing coursework
- Maintain monthly contact with your assigned Ambassador
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Questions?
Reach out to samp@hcc.edu—we’d love to hear from you!
Who They Are
Peer mentors and leaders within the SAMP community who model academic and professional success.
Responsibilities
- Provide mentorship and build relationships with Scholars
- Connect Scholars to campus offices, resources, and opportunities
- Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment in the Success Center
- Attend and co-facilitate workshops and events
- Meet regularly with Success Coaches
- Communicate feedback and needs between Scholars and Coaches
Eligibility
- GPA 3.0+
- Enrolled in at least 6 credits
- Completed at least 6 credits
- Available 15 hrs./week (8–10 on campus)
- Attend and support SAMP events
- Demonstrate cultural humility and commitment to serving diverse students
Compensation & Benefits
- $15.45/hour
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training & retreats
- SAMP apparel to represent the program
Career-Aligned Summer Internships
Ambassadors may qualify for a paid summer internship (up to 15 hours/week), aligned with their major or career goals and subject to program approval.
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Selection based on leadership potential, alignment with SAMP’s mission, and strong communication skills.
Note: Mandatory paid orientation and training required.
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Have questions? Reach out to us at samp@hcc.edu — we’d love to hear from you!
