Advocacy
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina!
SCICU provides a voice for independent higher education in South Carolina at the State House, in Congress, and before agencies, boards, and commissions. Working through the Public Policy Committee and Board of Trustees, SCICU promotes sound fiscal and public policy on matters of critical importance to its member colleges and universities.
Relevant matters include general and special appropriations for student grants and scholarships, legislation related to higher education, postsecondary students, and non-profit organizations, and education-related public policy issues before agencies, boards, and commissions.
Legislative Priorities and Strategic Plans
2010 Session of the South Carolina General Assembly
- Legislative Alerts
Highlight: State Budget for FY 2010-2011 Finalized
Highlight: State Budget Almost Complete
Highlight: Governor's Vetoes Spare Student Financial Aid
Highlight: General Assembly Sends FY 2010-2011 Budget to Governor
Highlight: Student Grants and Scholarships Hold Steady
Highlight: Senate Renews Committment to Financial Aid
Highlight: Scholarships Survive Finance Committee
Highlight: House Protects Student Financial Aid
Highlight: Ways and Means Committee Recommends Level Funding for Tuition Grants
Highlight: Lawmakers and budget officials are beginning to question whether they can continue the open-ended funding of student scholarship and grant programs in light of the severity of the state revenue shortfall. Read more and find out how you can help! - Campus Security Bill Vetoed by Governor
- Concurrent Resolution - Independent College and University Week
- Governor's Proclamation - Independent College and University Week
