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This infographic, first in the 2022 SCICU Infographics series, was sent to all members of the South Carolina General Assembly on January 12, 2022.
OSHA Vaccine Mandate Blocked — Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court, by a 6-3 vote, blocked OSHA from administering its vaccine mandate Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), which would have required employers with more than 100 employees – including all SCICU member institutions – to require vaccinations or weekly testing. The Supreme Court did not …
Congratulations to SCICU campus leadership, faculty, staff, and students for making it through another fall semester impacted by COVID-19! Please click on your favorite college or university to learn more about their campus operations and continuing response to the COVID-19 pandemic: Allen University Anderson University Benedict College Bob Jones University Charleston Southern University Claflin University …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — Allen University’s Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital capital campaign recently received a boost from Colonial Life with a $100,000 pledge. The gift is payable over a three-year period (2022-2024) and the funds will be used to: Support a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) summer camp for high school students ($7,500 annually) …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Devin Allen, a student in the Anderson University College of Health Professions, was awarded a scholarship through the Fullerton Foundation that will help her fulfill the dream of becoming an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) and someday providing care to patients in an underserved rural area. The Fullerton Medical Scholarship Program …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Benedict College President and CEO Roslyn Clark Artis has been elected to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Dr. Artis’ three-year term will begin in June 2022. The SACSCOC is the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — From the Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium stage, Jason Max Ferdinand will assess audience response to selections during the Jan. 27 Jason Max Ferdinand Singers “Experience!” program as part of BJU’s Concert, Opera & Drama Series. The conductor of the all-star ensemble appreciates applause, of course, but will also be pleased if …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — CSU’s new Bachelor of Arts in applied computing pairs a related discipline such as business, cybersecurity, or graphic arts with traditional computer science skills such as software development and computational problem-solving. Students gain a strong foundation in computer science and how to apply it in a particular field. Dr. Sean …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University, a proud member of the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference – the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) – has announced the availability of the Annual “Big House Gaines” conference basketball tournament ticket promotion. This promotion, in honor of legendary Head Coach Clarence Gaines, allows you to automatically …
