October features

• SCICU launches new "Guide to Private Colleges and Universities in South Carolina" - Your best one-stop resource for easy college decisions!
• 'What's your major?' - Message from SCICU President & CEO Jeff Perez
• North Greenville senior education major named SCICU Student of the Year
• Willis Cantey elected SCICU board chair, announces additional board leadership
• SCICU elects 12 S.C. business and civic leaders to its board of trustees
• SCICU celebrates Eddie Shannon's five decades of higher education advocacy
• Photo highlights from SCICU's Oct. 9 trustee reception at The Bleckley Inn and Oct. 10 board meeting at Anderson University
• Federal update
• Campus news from SCICU's 21 member colleges and universities
• SCICU Business Partner spotlight
• SCICU Calendar

SCICU launches NEW Guide to Private Colleges and Universities in South Carolina

The best one-stop resource for easy college decision-making is HERE! SCICU's College Guide links you to 21 independent colleges and universities in South Carolina and their resources for applying for admission, scholarships, campus life, athletics, and more! Click here or on the picture below to access the SCICU College Guide.

'What's your major?'

North Greenville senior education major named SCICU Student of the Year

(L-R) Dr. Gene Fant, North Greenville University President; Abigail McGillis, 2023 McLean-Smith SCICU Student of the Year; and Dr. Jeff Perez, SCICU President and CEO.

South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce Abigail McGillis, a North Greenville University (NGU) senior majoring in elementary education, as the 2023 McLean-Smith SCICU Student of the Year. The award was presented to McGillis at SCICU’s Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 10 at Anderson University.

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SCICU elects Willis Cantey board chair, announces additional board leadership

Willis Cantey, a Charleston business and civic leader, was elected board chair by SCICU trustees at the Oct. 10 board meeting hosted by Anderson University.

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SCICU elects 12 South Carolina business and civic leaders to its board of trustees

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 and CEO Jeff Perez. “This group complements our existing board leadership, and we look forward to their many contributions supporting our 21 member colleges and universities.”

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(L-R) SCICU President & CEO Jeff Perez, Eddie Shannon, former SCICU Executive Vice President; and Lucy Grey McIver, SCICU Board Chair.

SCICU celebrates Eddie Shannon's five decades of higher education advocacy

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.

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Photo highlights from the Fall 2023 SCICU Board of Trustees meeting and reception

SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez led trustees in a discussion of SCICU's future advocacy on behalf of private higher education in South Carolina.

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AUthenticity, the flagship ensemble of the Johnny Mann Center for Commercial Music at Anderson University, entertained SCICU trustees and guests at the SCICU reception on Oct. 9.

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Federal update - The federal regulatory fire hose

The Biden Administration has been churning out regulations that campuses are still trying to comprehend the impact of and develop mechanisms for responding. The regulations take effect July 1, 2024 and the reporting deadline is just 30 days later.

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SCICU College/University Campus News 

SCICU presents news from its 21 member colleges and universities. Click here to read college news in the newsroom on the SCICU website.

The following is a sampling of recent news from SCICU campuses:

Allen University

Allen University women's cross country team posts best-ever finish in SIAC championships

Anderson University

Anderson University to host DisruptHR Greenville Nov. 14

Benedict College and Claflin University

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina continues investments in BlueScholars at Benedict College and Claflin University

Bob Jones University

Bob Jones University launches presidential search

Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University parnters with Logos Bible Software for Christian Studies

Coker University

Coker education students help Hartsville area students improve reading skills

Columbia College

Columbia College to host TEDxColumbiaCollegeSC November 3

Columbia International University

Columbia International University celebrates 53 graduates at its European campus in Korntal, Germany

Converse University

Converse University celebrates transformation of historic Cudd Hall

Erskine College

Erskine forms partnerships to launch teacher apprenticeship program benefitting education majors

Furman University

Furman shares $300,000 NSF grant to expand student opportunities in computational chemistry

Limestone University

Master of Education In Teacher Leadership Program awarded largest academic grant in Limestone history

Morris College

Morris College students and faculty participate in Sumter eSTEAM Festival

Newberry College

Dr. Lenna Corley Young elected chair of Newberry College Board of Trustees

North Greenville University

Noted evangelical scholar Hunter Baker named North Greenville University provost

Presbyterian College

PC Physician Assistant program celebrates Class of 2023 graduates in commencement ceremony

Southern Wesleyan University

SWU business professor featured on WalletHub

Spartanburg Methodist College

Spartanburg Methodist College president keynotes at Mayor's 18th Walk & Roll event

Voorhees University

S.C. Sen. John Scott to be posthumously honored in Voorhees University Hall of Fame ceremony

Wofford College

Wofford College hosts the South Carolina Innocence Initiative screening of 'The Worst Crime'

Click below to access important information from each of the SCICU member colleges and universities:

Allen University | Anderson University | Benedict College | Bob Jones University | Charleston Southern University | Claflin University | Coker University | Columbia College | Columbia International University | Converse University | Erskine College | Furman University  | Limestone University | Morris College | Newberry College | North Greenville University | Presbyterian College | Southern Wesleyan University  | Spartanburg Methodist College  | Voorhees University | Wofford College

The SCICU Business Partners program provides a convenient marketplace in which SCICU member colleges and universities can preview offerings tailored to the needs of the higher education community in South Carolina. Please click here to review the entire SCICU Business Partners Directory.



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SCICU Calendar of Events

November

13-15 S.C. Chamber of Commerce 44th Summit

16 - SCICU Chief Financial Officers Meeting

16 - SCICU Chief Academic Officers Meeting

December

08 - SCICU Campus Legislative Coordinators Luncheon