The University 1 changes in institutional capability with increasing educational demands THE UNIVERSITY of constituents. Through classroom and laboratory instruction delivered in a variety of UofSC System Mission Statement face-to-face and distance learning formats and modalities, the institution Approved by the Board of Trustees- October 11, 2019 awards the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees and provides for the completion of selected bachelor’s degrees on campus Next Board of Trustees Scheduled Review- January 2023 through cooperative agreements and delivery structures with other The primary mission of the University of South Carolina System is the University of South Carolina System institutions. The Lancaster regional education of the state’s diverse citizens through teaching, research, Palmetto College campus also provides general education and upper creative activity, and community engagement. This public university division coursework applicable to baccalaureate degree programs offered system serves students from its flagship Columbia campus, three through colleges and universities nationwide. In addition to academic comprehensive universities (Aiken, Beaufort, and Upstate), and coursework, the mission of the campus includes noncredit courses, four regional Palmetto College campuses (Lancaster, Salkehatchie, seminars, and workshops made available to the community for cultural Sumter, and Union). enrichment and professional development. The University of South Carolina System offers degree programs at the The traditions of cultural diversity and freedom of thought are valued associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Through classroom at the Lancaster regional Palmetto College campus. In a learning and laboratory instruction delivered in a variety of face-to-face and environment that develops respect for racial, geographical, intellectual, distance learning formats and modalities, degree programs are offered in and economic diversity and an awareness of individual, societal, and the following areas: arts and sciences; business; education; engineering global responsibilities, Lancaster promotes courses, activities, and and computing; hospitality, retail, and sport management; information attitudes which influence the life of the mind in men and women and and communications; law; medicine; music; nursing; pharmacy; public instills in them a thirst to continue learning throughout life. health; and social work. The Lancaster regional Palmetto College campus emphasizes the With a flagship campus recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a top development of the whole person and especially seeks to foster in research and community engaged institution and nationally ranked in students the disciplines essential to an educated citizenry. Core start-up businesses, and an eight-campus system that confers nearly competencies, including the ability to communicate through effective 40% of all bachelor’s and graduate degrees awarded at public institutions writing and articulate speech; computational and quantitative in South Carolina, the university has a profound relevance, reach, and mastery; creative and critical thinking; and the duties of citizenship are impact on the people of the state. The University of South Carolina strategically integrated within the curriculum. Classroom experiences, System provides all students with the highest-quality education, including student activities, and physical education programs also provide the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for success and responsible opportunities for cultural enrichment, leadership development, citizenship in a complex and changing world through engagement in intellectual growth and interpersonal relationships, all contributing to a nationally and internationally ranked research, scholarship, service, and sense of self-reliance and a joy of learning. artistic creation. Accreditation UofSC Lancaster Mission Statement The University of South Carolina Columbia is accredited by the Southern Approved by the Board of Trustees- October 11, 2019 Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. The regional Next Board of Trustees Scheduled Review- January 2023 Palmetto College campuses (Lancaster, Salkehatchie, Sumter, and Union) are branch campuses of the University of South Carolina Columbia; The Lancaster regional Palmetto College campus is a branch campus the branch campuses’ accreditation is dependent on the continued of the University of South Carolina Columbia. Lancaster has as its accreditation of the University of South Carolina Columbia. Contact mission to provide higher education and intellectual leadership to its the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia service area. At the heart of this mission is a teaching faculty of high 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of quality dedicated to excellence in instruction, scholarship, public and the University of South Carolina Columbia. professional service, and creative endeavor which enrich the classroom experience. The Lancaster regional Palmetto College campus offers a UofSC System Officers varied curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and focused on preparing students to continue their education in the University of South Carolina Harris Pastides, Ph.D., Interim President System and throughout life. Caroline Agardy, M.P.A., Vice President for Human Resources Derham Cole, J.D., Vice President for System Affairs The Lancaster regional Palmetto College campus recruits students Stephen Cutler, Ph.D. Interim Executive Vice President for Academic prepared to succeed in completing a baccalaureate-level education. While Affairs and Provost the institution does not offer remedial instruction, it is nonetheless able Monica Delisa, M.A., Vice President for Development to admit most students who apply due to the close working relationship Susan A. Elkins, Ed.D., Chancellor, USC Palmetto College between students and faculty. The Lancaster regional Palmetto College Douglas R. Foster, M.S., Vice President for Information Technology and campus was established to encourage higher education in the counties Chief Information Officer of Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, and York. The Julius Fridriksson, Ph.D., Interim Vice President for Research original design of the institution incorporated a flexibility that has allowed Cameron Howell, Ph.D., University Secretary and Secretary of the Board of Trustees 2 The University Walter H. Parham, J.D., General Counsel and Executive Director of Cindy Kirk, B.S., Accounts Receivable Manager, Business Office Compliance Programs Antonio Mackey, B.A, Information Services Specialist III, Webmaster, Dennis A. Pruitt Sr., Ed.D., Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice Provost Information Technology for Academic Support and Dean of Students Cheryl McKeown, Dual Enrollment Assistant, Admissions Joe Sobieralski, M.Acc., University Treasurer Michelle Mellichamp, B.S., Administrative Coordinator, Dean's Office Edward L. Walton, B.A., Executive Vice President for Administration and Caleb Morrison, B.S., Assistant Business Manager, Director of Purchasing, Chief Financial Officer Business Office Julian Williams, J.D., Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Bridgett Plexico, B.S., Internship Coordinator, Academic and Student Affairs Lancaster County Commission for Higher Tyrie Rowell, B.A., Financial Aid Counselor/Student Services Coordinator, Financial Aid Education Haley Sims, B.A., Admissions Counselor, Recruitment, Admissions Bruce A. Brumfield, Chair Kathy Waiters, A.A., Administrative Specialist, Admissions Larry Durham, Jr., Vice Chair Dominique Waller, M.S., Dual Enrollment Coordinator, Admissions Lisa T. Bridges, Secretary Jerry Williams, Treasurer UofSC Lancaster Faculty Mary Barry Shemsi Alhaddad, Associate Professor, Mathematics, Ph.D., University of Charles A. Bundy North Texas Rosa Sansbury Marybeth Berry, Associate Professor, Theatre and Speech, M.F.A., Rhode Jonathan Phipps, Superintendent, Lancaster County Schools, ex officio Island College Walter P. Collins, III, Dean, UofSC Lancaster, ex officio Albert Blackmon, Instructor, Business, M.B.A., Winthrop University Adam Biggs, Instructor, History and African American Studies, Ph.D., UofSC Lancaster Administration Harvard University David Blackwell, Lecturer, Business Law, B.A., Wofford College, J.D., Walter P. Collins, III, Ph.D., Dean University of South Carolina Kenneth Cole, B.A., Director of Financial Aid Noni Bohonak, Associate Professor, Computer Science, Ph.D., Nova Shana Dry, M.B.A., Director of Public Information and Office of Southeastern University Advancement Joshua Bowers, Instructor, English, M.A.T., Winthrop University Buddy Faile, M.B.A., Business Manager Dwayne C. Brown, Instructor, Mathematics, Ph.D., University of South J. Blake Faulkenberry, B.S., Director of Information Resource Carolina Management Christopher Bundrick, Professor, English, Ph.D., University of Mississippi Patrick Lawrence, Ph.D., Director of the Academic Success and Writing W. Brent Burgin, Senior Instructor/Archivist, M.L.I.S., University of South Center Carolina Todd Lekan, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs Fernanda Burke, Associate Professor, Biology and Chemistry, Ph.D., Butch Lucas, Director of Custodial Services/Campus Maintenance University of Michigan Antonio Mackey, B.S., Campus Webmaster Li Cai, Professor, Chemistry, Ph.D., The Ohio State