Dr. Charles Pierce leads the Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning, including Graduation with Leadership Distinction. He works with faculty and staff in the development of integrative and experiential learning opportunities and coordinates efforts across Columbia and the Palmetto College Campuses (Lancaster, Salkahatchie, Sumter, and Union).
Dr. Amber Fallucca leads the efforts of the Quality Enhancement Plan, Experience by Design, including the collection and sharing of data to inform institutional and SACSCOC accreditation reporting expectations as established in 2021. She also leads the assessment efforts aligned with the Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning, including Graduation with Leadership Distinction, and provides support for office and campus-based initiatives focused on integrative and experiential learning.
Lauren Epps is responsible for overseeing Graduation with Leadership Distinction advisement, student programs, and events. She coordinates outreach to non-academic units to support the development of student engagement and reflection, advises students, and leads content development for Graduation with Leadership Distinction technologies.
Deidra Pompey manages and markets the My USC Experience database, which captures all experiential and integrative learning opportunities across campus. She offers logistical support to staff and faculty providers who are planning beyond the classroom engagements for students. She also provides support to CIEL partners through grants and a repository of resources for engaging and reflecting beyond the classroom.
Sarah Matthews advises students pursing Graduation with Leadership Distinction and guides students in developing e-portfolios. She provides support to faculty and staff in communicating experiential and integrative learning opportunities to students through Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning resources. Sarah also supervises two student marketing and media interns.
Gina Spence advises students pursuing Graduation with Leadership Distinction and guides students in developing e-portfolios. She manages the GLD Application system and associated technologies related to verification efforts across campus and in the community. Gina also advises the Student Advisory Council.
Akilah Alwan advises students pursuing Graduation with Leadership Distinction and guides students in developing ePortfolios. She manages the Center’s social media accounts and prepares the GLD newsletter to share with current students.
Uniqua Jackson welcomes and assists Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning partners and visitors. She coordinates CIEL activities, technology efforts in OUCampus and 25Live, and serves as the HR contact for the department.
Tyla Tipton responsibilities include developing promotional materials for CIEL and GLD for USC Columbia and Palmetto College Campuses. In addition, she creates marketing materials for GLD events like Write Nite, Fall Showcase, and Cording. She is also developing the design and content of CIEL's annual impact report, Distinction.
Payton Ruth assists with the implementation of the Quality Enhancement Plan for students at USC Columbia and Palmetto College Campuses. She assists with the assessment process for the QEP and working with outreach for student populations, as well as promoting reflection and getting engaged beyond the classroom.