South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
A Pell victory! The highlight of the week was President Biden signing the federal appropriations bill, which included a $400 increase in the maximum Pell Grant, to $6,895 – the largest increase since 2009. Of course, it isn’t a doubling of Pell as we’ve been campaigning for, but the fact that a Pell increase was …
Art exhibitions, musical theatre, recitals, and much more are in full swing at SCICU’s 21 member colleges and universities. Please click on your favorite colleges and universities to learn more about the latest fine arts news and happenings! Allen University Anderson University Benedict College Bob Jones University Charleston Southern University Claflin University Columbia College Columbia …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — After two years of COVID-related virtual celebrations, SCICU’s annual Excellence In Teaching Awards Program will return to an in-person awards dinner on April 5 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. “We at SCICU are excited to return to our in-person awards dinner for the Excellence In Teaching Program,” said Jeff Perez, SCICU …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Recognizing the strengths and myriad contributions of South Carolina’s eight historically Black colleges and universities, Gov. Henry McMaster on Feb. 15 signed into law House Bill 4576, which designates the third Tuesday in February as “Historically Black Colleges and Universities Day. (“SC HBCU Day”). Support for this recognition was strong throughout the …
This infographic, third in the 2022 SCICU Infographics series, was sent to all members of the South Carolina General Assembly on February 16, 2022.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. (SCICU) is pleased to announce that its President and CEO Dr. L. Jeffrey Perez has been elected chair of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities – State Executives (NAICUSE). NAICUSE comprises the executive leaders of independent higher education advocate groups, including SCICU, throughout the …
Bureau of Economic Advisors Report — Thanks to the SC Board of Economic Advisors (BEA), the General Assembly has even more money to spend. Last week the BEA projected an unprecedented $4.628 billion in additional recurring and non-recurring revenue available for fiscal year 2023, which runs from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The …
Last week in Washington, D.C. I joined campus presidents and state executives from all over the country at the annual meeting and advocacy day of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). We heard from members of Congress and administration officials on the top higher education issues. The conference is also an opportunity …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — S.C. Chamber President and CEO Bob Morgan will be the keynote speaker for the SCICU Spring Board Meeting on March 10. Bob Jones University, SCICU’s newest member institution, will host SCICU’s return to in-person board meetings — the first since February 2020. Morgan joined the S.C. Chamber as president and CEO in …
