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2018 Announcement Archive

USC Palmetto College Five-Year Report

The University of South Carolina Palmetto College was launched in 2013 with four regional two-year USC campuses (USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter and USC Union); two sites (Fort Jackson and Shaw Air Force Base) and seven bachelor's degree completion programs from the four senior USC institutions. The initial and ongoing mission has been to provide an accessible, affordable and flexible higher education and the opportunity to earn a USC associate degree or complete a USC bachelor's degree within their local communities.

USC Palmetto College honored for online programs with UPCEA South Award

The University of South Carolina Palmetto College has earned regional top honors for its innovative online bachelor's degree completion programs from the leading association for professional, continuing and online education.

Palmetto College Excellence Awards honor Scholarship, Teaching, Service

Each spring, the Palmetto College Campuses Excellence Awards for teaching, scholarship and service are announced.

The John J. Duffy Excellence in Teaching Award for Palmetto College Campuses

The John J. Duffy Excellence in Teaching Award for Palmetto College Campuses has been presented annually since 2009 to a faculty member who exemplifies excellence in and out of the classroom. The 2017-2018 Duffy Teaching Award was presented to Shelley Jones, assistant professor of English in Extended University.

The Chris P. Plyler Excellence in Service Award for Palmetto College Campuses

The Chris P. Plyler Excellence in Service Award for Palmetto College Campuses is presented to a faculty member who personifies excellence in service to the campus, university, community and profession. This award was first given in 2015. The 2017-2018 Plyler Service Award was presented to Ray McManus, associate professor of English at USC Sumter.

The Denise R. Shaw Excellence in Scholarship Award for Palmetto College Campuses

The Denise R. Shaw Excellence in Scholarship Award for Palmetto College Campuses, first given in 2017, is presented to a faculty member who exhibits outstanding scholarship. The 2017-2018 Shaw Scholarship Award was presented to Christine Sixta Rinehart, associate professor of political science at USC Union.

The road less taken

Heather Coleman might be the perfect student to receive the inaugural Harriett Hurt scholarship. Coleman, 49, is working on a bachelor's degree in liberal studies with concentrations in sociology and psychology, with plans to graduate in 2020, the same year her youngest child will finish high school.

USC Palmetto College: Making a quality University of South Carolina education accessible, affordable and flexible

At the University of South Carolina, we know there are thousands of working professionals just like Dirk, which is why we created USC Palmetto College. Founded in 2013, USC Palmetto College was established to support an underserved community of students who, for a variety of reasons, are limited in their ability to complete their bachelor's degree

USC Upstate Increases Opportunities for Out of State RN BSN Nursing

The University of South Carolina Upstate’s decision to cut out-of-state tuition for students in the Palmetto College online RN-to-BSN nursing program marks a continuation of the institution’s commitment to quality health care in the Upstate and beyond....

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