SCICU News Releases

SCICU colleges and universities change operations due to COVID-19 pandemic

March 27, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, SCICU colleges and universities are changing campus operations to protect students, faculty, staff, and their surrounding communities. Please click on the colleges and universities below to access updated information regarding campus operations: Allen University Anderson University Benedict College Charleston Southern University Claflin University Coker University Columbia College Columbia International …

Federal update

March 27, 2020

The big news — $2.2 trillion big -– is the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.” President Trump signed the emergency spending bill into law March 27th. Thanks to a national advocacy effort of institutions and associations, independent higher education was included in the stimulus package, which provides $14 billion for higher education, to …

South Carolina General Assembly update

March 27, 2020

As with everything else, state government has been impacted by COVID-19. The General Assembly passed and the governor signed into law emergency funding legislation allocating an additional $45 million to DHEC for responding to COVID-19. Following the vote House Speaker Jay Lucas announced that the House would not be in session for two weeks, and …

Columbia College appoints Dr. Peter Mitchell interim president; Dr. Carol Moore retires

March 27, 2020

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dr. Peter T. Mitchell, president of Columbia College from 1988 to 1997, is returning to the institution as its interim president upon Dr. Carol Moore’s retirement announcement, effective immediately. Dr. Moore served as president of Columbia College for four years and guided the school through significant transitions, including the recent announcement of …

CIU hosts SCICU spring board meeting Feb. 25

March 24, 2020

Columbia International University showcased their new William Jones Global Business and IT Center for SCICU’s spring board meeting on February 25. SCICU trustees and college/university presidents were welcomed by CIU President Dr. Mark Smith. Dr. Scott Adams, dean of CIU’s school of business, highlighted CIU’s investment in and transformation of the Monticello Road corridor surrounding …

Undergraduate researchers present project findings at SCICU’s Feb. 20 symposium

March 21, 2020

Based on the professional knowledge, talent, and enthusiasm demonstrated by undergraduate researchers at this year’s SCICU Research Symposium, these students have promising futures in fields as diverse as biology, chemistry, music, public health, art, and environmental science. The Feb. 20, 2020 SCICU Research Symposium gave students from SCICU member colleges and universities the opportunity to …

Celebrating Black History Month – The story of an indomitable young woman

February 21, 2020

Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez – I am going to tell you the story of an indomitable young woman. She refused to be contained by the many obstacles she encountered in her efforts to found a school, succumbing only to the limitations her own body imposed.* Throughout her life her determination and …

South Carolina General Assembly update

February 20, 2020

We have some good news from the General Assembly — the House version of the state budget was approved by the Ways and Means Committee and is very supportive of independent higher education: Fully funds the Tuition Grant Commission request for $1.1 million in recurring funds. Adds $600,000 from the CHE Needs-Based Aid program. Fully …

Federal update

February 20, 2020

The Executive Budget – After considerable progress in Congress toward increasing federal financial aid, President Trump has submitted his FY2021 budget request, and it includes similar deep cuts as he proposed last year. As you review the following summary, keep in mind that these proposals are most likely “dead on arrival” in Congress: Hold Pell …