2022 SCICU Infographics series – SCICU salutes its five member HBCUs
This infographic, third in the 2022 SCICU Infographics series, was sent to all members of the South Carolina General Assembly on February 16, 2022.
SCICU News Releases
SCICU President Jeff Perez elected chair of National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities State Executives
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 …
South Carolina update
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 …
Washington update
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 …
S.C. Chamber president to keynote SCICU Mar. 10 Board Meeting at Bob Jones University
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 …
Undergraduate researchers present findings at SCICU’s 2022 Research Symposium
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Undergraduate student researchers showcased their 2021 project findings at the Feb. 17 SCICU Research Symposium hosted by Converse University. The 2022 Research Symposium is the culmination of year-long research projects conducted during 2021 by SCICU students and underwritten by the SCICU Undergraduate Student/Faculty Research Program. SCICU deeply thanks the following donors for …
Spring sports news from your favorite SCICU colleges and universities
Spring sports are in full swing at SCICU’s 21 colleges and universities – baseball, beach volleyball, track and field, and so much more! Please click on the links below to learn more about the latest spring sports news at your favorite colleges and universities. Allen University Yellow Jackets Anderson University Trojans Benedict College Tigers Bob …
South Carolina update
Executive Budget – Thank you! We very much appreciate Governor McMaster’s recognition in his Executive Budget of the importance of independent higher education in South Carolina. The Executive Budget reflects SCICU’s top legislative priorities: Maintains last year’s $10 million in funding for the Tuition Grants Program. It also preserves last year’s funding increase for …
SCICU launches 2022 Infographics Series for State House advocacy
COLUMBIA, S.C. — SCICU is launching its 2022 Infographics Series for State House advocacy efforts, featuring issue/topic-focused messages delivered regularly and directly to members of the S.C. General Assembly. “We received great feedback from S.C. Representatives and Senators for our inaugural Infographics Series in 2021,” said SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez. “We are also …