South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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Willis Cantey, a Charleston business and civic leader, was elected board chair by the trustees of the S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) at their October 10 board meeting, hosted by Anderson University. Cantey will serve a two-year term as board chair. “SCICU is very fortunate to benefit from Willis Cantey’s leadership and experience,” said …
At its Oct. 10 board meeting hosted by member institution Anderson University, SCICU elected 12 South Carolina business and civic leaders to serve three-year terms on its board of trustees. “Hailing from all regions of South Carolina, our new trustees bring a great depth and breadth of leadership experience to our board,” said SCICU President …
Eddie Shannon’s nearly half century of South Carolina higher education advocacy was celebrated by SCICU leadership, trustees, family, friends, and meeting sponsors at the Oct. 10, 2023 board of trustees luncheon hosted by Anderson University in their new Trojan Field House. During his 15 years at SCICU, Shannon raised more than $5.8 million for SCICU …
The federal regulatory fire hose Take effect July 1, 2024 and the reporting deadline is just 30 days later. The Biden Administration has been churning out regulations that campuses are still trying to comprehend the impact of and develop mechanisms for responding. At the end of September the U.S. Department of Education issued the final …
SCICU thanks Anderson University President Evans Whitaker, his team, meeting sponsors, and AVI FoodServices for their gracious hosting of SCICU’s Oct. 10 Board Meeting at the new Anderson University Trojan Field House and support of the Oct. 9 SCICU Trustee Reception at The Bleckley Inn. Please enjoy these photo journal highlights from both events.
SCICU salutes the businesses that participate in the SCICU Business Partner program. For October 2023, we are spotlighting Centrica Business Solutions, Design Collaborative, and Trane. Please see the links below to learn more about these partners. The SCICU Business Partner directory lists all partners currently participating in the program. Emma Reabold, SCICU vice president for …
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — Dr. Priscilla Hammond, associate professor of business and associate director of the Flex Ministry Program, contributed to a Wallethub article focusing on Liberty Mutual. Dr. Hammond has a background in marketing, national accounts, and management in the staffing industry, along with recruiting and human resource management in engineering and manufacturing. …
Presbyterian College’s Physician Assistant program held its third commencement ceremony September 23 in Belk Auditorium. Friends, family, and faculty witnessed 35 students graduate and begin their medical careers. Program director Amanda Stevenson-Cali called the Class of 2023 a distinguished group of new professionals. Sixteen class members carried at least a 3.7 grade point average, while …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — Noted evangelical scholar Hunter Baker has been named provost and dean of the university faculty at North Greenville University, NGU President Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr., announced to the university’s Board of Trustees on October 19 during its fall meeting. Dr. Baker was introduced at the board’s plenary session on …
