February features

• SCICU's five HBCUs - Stories of vision, perseverance, and faith - Message from Jeff Perez, SCICU president and CEO
• SCICU celebrates its five member HBCUs on the third annual S.C. HBCU Day
• SCICU distributes $67,200 in CIC/UPS Scholarships to 21 private colleges and universities in South Carolina
• South Carolina and Washington updates
• SCICU 2024 Infographics Series for State House advocacy
• Claflin University to host SCICU's Spring Board of Trustees Meeting April 17
• SCICU's Guide to Private Colleges and Universities in South Carolina - Your best one-stop resource for easy college decisions!
• Campus news from SCICU's 21 member colleges and universities
• SCICU Business Partner spotlight
• SCICU calendar



SCICU's five HBCUs - stories of vision, perseverance, and faith

Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez

In this month’s newsletter we’re observing Black History Month and in that spirit I’d like to share with you the origins of SCICU’s five member institutions that are HBCUs.

These are stories of vision, perseverance, and faith.

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SCICU celebrates its five member HBCUs on HBCU Day at the S.C. State House

SCICU joined the presidents, senior leadership, and students of its five member HBCUs at the S.C. State House on Feb. 20 for S.C. HBCU Day.

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SCICU distributes $67,200 in CIC/UPS Scholarships to 21 private colleges and universities in South Carolina

S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) has distributed $67,200 in CIC/UPS Scholarships to assist 21 students at private colleges and universities in South Carolina. The scholarships were made possible by a grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in Washington, D.C., through the CIC/UPS Educational Endowment.

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South Carolina and Washington updates

Because developments in collegiate athletics are both state and national stories, this month we are presenting a combined state-federal report. State legislation looks to level the playing field, while the federal ruling could blow it up.

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SCICU 2024 Infographics for State House advocacy

Building on the successes of its Infographics Series for 2021-2023, SCICU is sending issue/topic-focused messages regularly and directly to members of the S.C. General Assembly during the 2024 legislative session.

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Claflin University to host SCICU Spring 2024 Board of Trustees meeting April 17

Claflin University will host the SCICU Board of Trustees Spring 2024 meeting on April 17, 2024.

More information will be sent to trustees closer to the event date.

SCICU can help you make the best decision with the 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.

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 announces new additions to leadership team

Anderson University

Anderson University Doctor of Physical Therapy program meeting demand in healthcare

Benedict College

U. S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su visits the Benedict College B.E.S.T. Lives Center

Bob Jones University

BJU computer science students gain valuable experience with SermonAudio

Charleston Southern University

Five new trustees join Charleston Southern University Board of Trustees in January

Claflin University

Claflin University receives $1.8 million grant to support health and wellness intiatives in rural communities

Coker University

Coker University launches Distinguished Lecture Series

Columbia College

Columbia College adds men’s basketball to athletic programs

Columbia International University

Getting to know you — CIU students query new president

Converse University

Converse professor receives Franklin grant to support book research

Erskine College

Book by Erskine College’s behavioral historian to be released this spring

Furman University

Furman alumnus Alex Stubb elected president of Finland

Limestone University

Homeland Security CISO presents cybersecurity overview Feb. 14 at Limestone University

Morris College

Morris College invited to participate in the Black College Quiz game show series

Newberry College

Newberry College to host inaugural human trafficking conference

North Greenville University

NGU to host Christian Worldview Week Mar. 4-6

Presbyterian College

PC’s occupational therapy doctoral program expands reach with first medical trip abroad

Southern Wesleyan University

Southern Wesleyan names Rev. Dr. Todd Wilson special advisor to the president

Spartanburg Methodist College

Camak Core professional development classes help SMC grads in the workplace

Voorhees University

Voorhees University establishes nonviolent task force with local law enforcement

Wofford College

Wofford Interim Term – Clinical internship in medicine

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

SCICU Business Partner Spotlight

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

February

22 - SCICU Undergraduate Student/Faculty Research Symposium

28 - SCICU Title IX Coordinators Meeting

March

13 - SCICU Presidents Meeting

14 - SCICU Chief Academic Officers Meeting

14 - SCICU Chief Financial Officers Meeting

April

09 - 2024 Excellence In Teaching Awards Dinner

10 - Joint Higher Education Day at the S.C. State House

11 - SCICU Chief Academic Officers Meeting

11 - SCICU Chief Financial Officers Meeting

17 - SCICU Spring 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting

SCICU is a member of the Coalition for College Cost Savings (The Coalition). The Coalition is comprised of 31 member organizations in 29 states, serving approximately 900 higher education institutions across the United States. The Coalition is dedicated to helping private higher education institutions improve processes and reduce costs through participation in collaborative programs..

All SCICU member colleges and universities have access to The Coalition's national contracts and services. More information on this important benefit is here.

News & Notes is published by the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. Please send all comments or questions to SCICU President & CEO Jeff Perez at jeff@scicu.org or 803-799-7122. Mailing address: 1706 Senate St., Columbia, SC 29201.