University of South Carolina Office of the Provost

Please join us in welcoming Brad West as associate vice provost for academic operations and budget! In this role, West will support campus business operations, advance the university’s strategic plan, oversee budgets for the units reporting to the Office of the Provost and lead high-level initiatives. “Brad’s track record of success in higher education is impressive. I am confident Brad’s skills in finance and operations coupled with his diplomacy and dependability will ensure our academic units continue to grow and flourish," says Vice Provost for Innovation and Strategy Shannon Means. Learn more ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gQgBKmH3

Please join us in welcoming Stephen Thompson as inaugural faculty director of the First-Generation Center Living Learning Community. He began in this role on May 16 and serves as a liaison to help first-generation students navigate the university environment. “I didn't get to where I am professionally without the help of a lot of people, and there's no way I can ever repay those folks. However, I hope to use the knowledge and empathy I gained from those experiences to create systems that will support future first-generation college students in meaningful ways,” says Thompson. Learn more ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ewku5zyW

Provost Donna Arnett and key members of our University of South Carolina team are hard at work learning about best practices for #FirstGen in #HigherEd with NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education this week! Learn more about our new First-Gen Center and Living-Learning Community ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eeiMQqm4

Congratulations to Austin R.J. Downey and Anwar Merchant, the University of South Carolina's newest faculty Fulbright Scholars! The Fulbright Scholar Awards will allow them opportunities to mentor students, conduct research and build relationships with international partners. Learn more ⬇ https://lnkd.in/egz_Vcny

We are excited to announce highly accomplished public health leader Tara Sabo-Attwood as dean of the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina beginning August 1, 2024! Learn more about Dr. Sabo-Attwood: https://lnkd.in/ekBjdHWU

The University of South Carolina has partnered with CircleIn, a study app designed to boost student success in challenging courses. CircleIn provides a platform for classmates to connect outside the classroom, share notes, ask anonymous questions, and collaboratively work through study content. This pilot program is currently being used in Accounting 225, Math 141, and Chemistry 333 – courses known to be particularly demanding. Learn more ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eYs-GaJ6

The University of South Carolina has introduced an internship program to strengthen the local workforce by encouraging talented students to pursue careers within South Carolina. Launched in 2023, this initiative offers $3,000 financial supplements to students undertaking internships in critical sectors such as manufacturing, aerospace, and health sciences. Rex Tolliver, Vice President for University of South Carolina Student Affairs and Academic Support, notes that the program not only connects students with local industries but also supports their financial needs, thereby enhancing their ability to contribute to South Carolina’s economic development. Funded by $4.5 million from the South Carolina General Assembly, the program aims to align student training with the state’s economic goals. Learn more in the Greenville Journal about how USC is fostering workforce readiness: https://lnkd.in/gqBVdEqG #SouthCarolina #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #Internships #CareerReadiness #StudentAffairs #UniversityofSouthCarolina

The Class of 2024 is on its way to the next chapter 🎓 41% of our new grads plan to continue their careers in South Carolina, helping to improve access to health care in the Palmetto state. Others will pursue postgraduate training and professional roles across 19 states and Washington, D.C. https://lnkd.in/dDZPCT3M

This weekend, we’re celebrating all of our University of South Carolina graduates — and they are celebrating the faculty members who helped them get here. 🎓 Congratulations, #Gamecocks! #ForeverToThee24

Please join us in welcoming Lara L. as permanent vice provost for undergraduate studies and dean of undergraduate education! She has served in an interim capacity for the past 11 months with great success and will continue to build on her work in advising, first-generation efforts, living-learning communities, experiential learning, and study technology integration. “Having worked closely with Lara Lomicka Anderson for nearly a year now, I am confident in her ability to maximize the impact of the undergraduate experience through implementation of best practices that emphasize both academic excellence and holistic support for student well-being,” says Provost Arnett. Learn more ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eQT6Urne