South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University announced June 20 that its RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has received accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Board of Commissioners retroactive from October 1, 2018 until June 30, 2024. CCNE Accreditation ensures that the nursing program consistently demonstrates quality in mission …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — Dr. Dondi Costin, president of Charleston Southern University, and Dr. Shinil Yoon, president of Kangnam University in South Korea, signed an agreement of partnership June 19. The partnership grew from a relationship both universities have with Dr. Billy Kim, evangelist and chairman of the Far East Broadcasting Company-Korea. Kim spoke …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Benedict College is pleased to welcome back Dr. Richard C. Miller who will serve as Interim Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Miller’s leadership began July 8. Dr. Miller previously served as senior vice president for Academic Affairs at Benedict and recently retired from his position as …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Anderson University Online and Continuous Learning has announced it is serving as academic partner for OLC Collaborate Anderson, S.C., a one-day event for digital learning professionals, educators and administrators, taking place Oct. 10, 2019 at Anderson University. OLC Collaborate is produced in partnership with the Online Learning Consortium (OLC), a …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — As Allen University continues a steady yet exponential trajectory of growth, university officials have added two new executives in preparation for the university’s planned progression, including the renovation of the Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital. Dub Taylor, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, and Dr. Teesa Brunson, Director of Development and Associate Vice …
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez – In just a few weeks we’ll be welcoming back students for the fall semester. They will be resuming their studies, reconnecting with friends and participating once again in campus activities. However, there are students who will not be returning, some for good reasons, and others deeply …
In the last several months, SCICU has been busy working to increase the state-funded merit scholarships and Tuition Grants Program, as well as raising funds for other scholarship programs. We have had much success in these areas, but now need your generous financial support in helping our most economically vulnerable students. The SCICU Discretionary Scholarship …
President signs two-year budget deal – President Trump signed a sweeping two-year budget agreement on Aug. 2 that lifts the federal borrowing limit and increases spending. The threat of default was removed for the 2020 elections, and the new law suspends the debt ceiling through July 2021. Budget deal some good news for higher ed …
COLUMBIA, SC — Governor Henry McMaster announced his appointees on Aug. 1 for the South Carolina Census 2020 Complete Count Committee. SCICU President & CEO Jeff Perez is among the South Carolinians asked to serve on this committee. “SCICU is proud to support important state and community initiatives,” said Perez. “With more than 30,000 South …
