6.02.C_USCC_&_Regionals_Mission_Statement_Change

SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION CHE 12/05/2019 Agenda Item 6.02.C.1-5 December 5, 2019 MEMORANDUM To: Chairman Wes Hayes and Members, SC Commission on Higher Education From: Chairman Charles Munns, and Members, Committee on Academic Affairs and Licensing University of South Carolina Mission Statement Change Background The University of South Carolina (USC) requests approval for changes to its USC Columbia mission statement and the USC regional campus mission statements The USC Board of Trustees approved revised mission statements on June 21, 2019 An updated version (proposed to the Commission upon consultation with Commission staff) was transmitted to CHE on July 31, 2019 for consideration at the August 27, 2019 CAAL meeting USC withdrew the item to enable its Board consideration of remaining edits The USC Board approved the changes October 11, 2019 (enclosed) In accordance with §59-103-45(6) of the South Carolina Code of Laws 1976, as amended, the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is charged with the responsibility to “review and approve each institutional mission statement to ensure it is within the overall mission of that particular type of institution as stipulated by Section 59-103-15 and is within the overall mission of the State.” Academic Affairs staff consider minor revisions such as changes for clarity The full Commission considers substantive revisions, which include changes to the nature, function, type, or sector of the institution University of South Carolina representatives and Commission staff collaborated during the summer of 2019 to discuss changes to the institution’s mission statements Revisions include: 1) clarification/designation of campus names; 2) appropriate inclusion of Fort Jackson, Palmetto College two-year campuses, USC Columbia colleges and schools, and Carnegie Foundation recognition; 3) removal of specific enrollment numbers; and 4) accurate distinction between USC Columbia and the USC System Upon review, Commission staff determined the proposed revisions did not appear to represent new functions, a sector shift, or other substantive changes from current University operations P: (803) 737-2260 F: (803) 737-2297 1122 Lady St, Suite 300 Columbia, SC 29201 www.che.sc.gov @SCCommHigherEd CHE 12/05/2019 Agenda Item 6.02.C.1-5 However, a revision to ensure designation of Palmetto College and its four campuses (Lancaster, Salkehatchie, Sumter, and Union) to USC Columbia and not to the USC System per se, in tandem with the aggregate of remaining editorial changes, represented sufficient change to the published mission statements to prompt CHE staff to invite full Commission consideration CAAL Consideration At its November 6, 2019 meeting, the Committee on Academic Affairs and Licensing considered the proposed changes Representatives from the University of South Carolina explained the proposed changes were intended to ensure continued compliance with SACSCOC guidelines for institutional mission statement review, citing the forthcoming decennial SACSCOC institutional review Representatives noted collaboration with CHE staff about proposed edits and that the updates align the mission and the university’s current profile and activities Staff affirmed its findings as noted in the Background With no remaining discussion, CAAL voted unanimously to favorably commend the proposed changes to the Commission Recommendation The Committee on Academic Affairs and Licensing recommends the Commission approve the revised University of South Carolina mission statements Enclosures: Attachment 1: Attachment 2: Attachment 3: Attachment 4: Attachment 5: University of South Carolina Columbia Mission Statement USC Lancaster Regional Campus Mission Statement USC Salkehatchie Regional Campus Mission Statement USC Sumter Regional Campus Mission Statement USC Union Regional Campus Mission Statement Attachment Attachment CURRENT USC Columbia Mission Statement USC Columbia Mission Statement Approved by the Board of Trustees – July 2010 The primary mission of the University of South Carolina Columbia is the education of the state’s citizens through teaching, research, creative activity, and community engagement Among America’s oldest and most comprehensive public universities, USC Columbia is the major research institution of the University of South Carolina system and its largest campus, enrolling approximately 21,000 undergraduate students and approximately 8,000 students in graduate and professional programs At the heart of its mission lies the University’s responsibility to state and society to promote the dissemination of knowledge, cultural enrichment, and an enhanced quality of life The University serves a diverse population of students with widely varying backgrounds, career goals, and levels of aspiration USC Columbia offers over 320 degrees at the bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional program levels, affording students the most comprehensive array of educational programs in the state Additional opportunities for personal and career development, including an associate degree program at Fort Jackson, are provided to the citizens of South Carolina through outreach and continuing education activities Through the primary method of classroom and laboratory instruction, and through a secondary method of distance learning delivered via the Internet, teleconference, and electronic media, degree programs are offered in the following areas: arts and sciences; education; engineering and computing; hospitality, retail, and sport management; mass communications and information studies; music; public health; and social work; and in professional programs such as business, law, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy The depth and breadth of its graduate programs in the arts and sciences, international business, public health, social work, and library and information science distinguishes USC Columbia from all other institutions of higher learning in South Carolina Recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a top research and service institution, nationally ranked in start-up businesses, and conferring over 30% of all bachelor’s and graduate degrees awarded at public institutions in South Carolina, the University has a profound relevance, reach, and impact on the people of the state As the flagship institution of the state system, USC Columbia leads the way in providing all students with the highest-quality education, including the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for success and responsible citizenship in a complex and changing world through engagement in nationally and internationally ranked research, scholarship, community outreach, and artistic creation Attachment EDITS TO CURRENT USC Columbia Mission Statement USC University of South Carolina Columbia Mission Statement Approved by the Board of Trustees – July 2010(Pending BOT-AA approval September 13, 2019 and BOT approval on October 11, 2019) The primary mission of the University of South Carolina Columbia is the education of the state’s citizens through teaching, research, creative activity, and community engagement Among America’s oldest and most comprehensive public universities, USC the University of South Carolina Columbia is the major research institution of the Uuniversity of South Carolina system and its largest campus, enrolling approximately 21,000 undergraduate students and approximately 8,000 students in graduate and professional programs At the heart of its mission lies the Uuniversity’s responsibility to state and society to promote the dissemination of knowledge, cultural enrichment, and an enhanced quality of life The University of South Carolina Columbia serves a diverse population of students with widely varying backgrounds, career goals, and levels of aspiration The university USC Columbia offers over 320 degrees at the bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional program levels, affording students the most comprehensive array of educational programs in the state Additional oOpportunities for personal and career development, including an associate degree program at Fort Jackson, are provided to the citizens of South Carolina through outreach and continuing education activities The university provides additional opportunities for associate degrees through Fort Jackson and through the oversight of regional Palmetto College campuses (Lancaster, Salkehatchie, Sumter, and Union) Through the primary method of classroom and laboratory instruction delivered in , and through a secondary method of distance learning delivered via the Internet, teleconference, and electronic mediavariety of face-to-face and distance learning formats and modalities, degree programs are offered in the following areas: arts and sciences; business; education; engineering and computing; hospitality, retail, and sport management; mass information and communications and information studies; law; medicine; music; nursing; pharmacy; public health; and social work; and in professional programs such as business, law, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy The depth and breadth of its graduate programs in the arts and sciences, international business, public health, social work, and library and information science distinguishes USC the University of South Carolina Columbia from all other institutions of higher learning in South Carolina Recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a top research and service community engaged institution, nationally ranked in start-up businesses, and conferring over 30% of all bachelor’s and graduate degrees awarded at public institutions in South Carolina, the Uuniversity has a profound relevance, reach, and impact on the people of the state As the flagship institution of the state university system, the University of South Carolina USC Columbia leads the way in providing all students with the highest-quality education, including the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for success and responsible citizenship in a complex and changing world through engagement in nationally and internationally ranked research, scholarship, community outreach, and artistic creation Attachment UPDATED University of South Carolina Columbia Mission Statement University of South Carolina Columbia Mission Statement Approved by the Board of Trustees – October 11, 2019 The primary mission of the University of South Carolina Columbia is the education of the state’s citizens through teaching, research, creative activity, and community engagement Among America’s oldest and most comprehensive public universities, the University of South Carolina Columbia is the major research institution of the university system and its largest campus At the heart of its mission lies the university’s responsibility to state and society to promote the dissemination of knowledge, cultural enrichment, and an enhanced quality of life The University of South Carolina Columbia serves a diverse population of students with widely varying backgrounds, career goals, and levels of aspiration The university offers over 320 degrees at the bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional program levels, affording students the most comprehensive array of educational programs in the state Opportunities for personal and career development are provided to the citizens of South Carolina through outreach and continuing education activities The university provides additional opportunities for associate degrees through Fort Jackson and through the oversight of regional Palmetto College campuses (Lancaster, Salkehatchie, Sumter, and Union) Through classroom and laboratory instruction delivered in a variety of face-to-face and distance learning formats and modalities, degree programs are offered in the following areas: arts and sciences; business; education; engineering and computing; hospitality, retail, and sport management; information and communications; law; medicine; music; nursing; pharmacy; public health; and social work The depth and breadth of its graduate programs distinguishes the University of South Carolina Columbia from all other institutions of higher learning in South Carolina Recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a top research and community engaged institution, nationally ranked in start-up businesses, and conferring over 30% of all bachelor’s and graduate degrees awarded at public institutions in South Carolina, the university has a profound relevance, reach, and impact on the people of the state As the flagship institution of the university system, the University of South Carolina Columbia leads the way in providing all students with the highest-quality education, including the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for success and responsible citizenship in a complex and changing world through engagement in nationally and internationally ranked research, scholarship, community outreach, and artistic creation Attachment SUMMARY of Edits to the University of South Carolina Columbia Mission Statement • • • • • Refer to USC as the University of South Carolina Columbia or the university as appropriate Remove numbers relating to enrollment as those numbers change on a regular basis Ensure inclusion of Fort Jackson and regional Palmetto College campuses Ensure inclusion of all colleges/schools Ensure inclusion of Carnegie Foundation recognition as a research and community engaged institution Attachment Attachment CURRENT Lancaster Regional Palmetto College Campus Mission Statement USC Lancaster Mission Statement Approved by the Board of Trustees - June 2016 The University of South Carolina Lancaster, a regional campus of the University of South Carolina, has as its mission to provide higher education and intellectual leadership to its service area At the heart of this mission is a teaching faculty of high quality dedicated to excellence in instruction, scholarship, public and professional service, and creative endeavor which enrich the classroom experience USC Lancaster offers a varied curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and focused on preparing students to continue their education in the University and throughout life The University of South Carolina Lancaster recruits students prepared to succeed in completing a baccalaureate‐level education While the institution does not offer remedial instruction, it is nonetheless able to admit most students who apply due to the close working relationship between students and faculty The University of South Carolina Lancaster was established to encourage higher education in the counties of Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, and York The original design of the institution incorporated a flexibility that has allowed changes in institutional capability with increasing educational demands of constituents Through the primary method of classroom and laboratory instructions, and through a secondary method of distance learning delivered via the Internet, teleconference, and electronic media, the institution awards the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees and provides for the completion of selected bachelor’s degrees on campus through cooperative agreements and delivery structures with other USC System institutions USC Lancaster also provides general education and upper division coursework applicable to baccalaureate degree programs offered through colleges and universities nationwide In addition to academic coursework, the mission of the campus includes non‐ credit courses, seminars, and workshops made available to the community for cultural enrichment and professional development The traditions of cultural diversity and freedom of thought are valued at USC Lancaster In a learning environment that develops respect for racial, geographical, intellectual, and economic diversity and an awareness of individual, societal, and global responsibilities, USC Lancaster promotes courses, activities, and attitudes which influence the life of the mind in men and women and instill in them a thirst to continue learning throughout life USC Lancaster emphasizes the development of the whole person and especially seeks to foster in students the disciplines essential to an educated citizenry Core competencies, including the ability to communicate through effective writing and articulate speech; computational and quantitative mastery; creative and critical thinking; and the duties of citizenship are strategically integrated within the curriculum Classroom experiences, student activities, and physical education programs also provide opportunities for cultural enrichment, leadership development, intellectual growth and interpersonal relationships, all contributing to a sense of self‐reliance and a joy of learning Attachment EDITS TO CURRENT Lancaster Regional Palmetto College Campus Mission Statement USC Lancaster Mission Statement Approved by the Board of Trustees - June 2016Pending BOT-AA approval September 13, 2019 and BOT approval October 11, 2019 TheUniversity of South Carolina Lancaster regional Palmetto College campus is a branch , a regional campus of the University of South Carolina Columbia Lancaster, has as its mission to provide higher education and intellectual leadership to its service area At the heart of this mission is a teaching faculty of high quality dedicated to excellence in instruction, scholarship, public and professional service, and creative endeavor which enrich the classroom experience USC The Lancaster regional Palmetto College campus offers a varied curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and focused on preparing students to continue their education in the University of South Carolina System and throughout life The University of South Carolina Lancaster regional Palmetto College campus recruits students prepared to succeed in completing a baccalaureate‐level education While the institution does not offer remedial instruction, it is nonetheless able to admit most students who apply due to the close working relationship between students and faculty The University of South Carolina Lancaster regional Palmetto College campus was established to encourage higher education in the counties of Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, and York The original design of the institution incorporated a flexibility that has allowed changes in institutional capability with increasing educational demands of constituents Through the primary method of classroom and laboratory instruction , and through a secondary method of distance learning delivered via the Internet, teleconference, and electronic mediain a variety of face-to-face and distance learning formats and modalities, the institution awards the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees and provides for the completion of selected bachelor’s degrees on campus through cooperative agreements and delivery structures with other USC University of South Carolina System institutions USC The Lancaster regional Palmetto College campus also provides general education and upper division coursework applicable to baccalaureate degree programs offered through colleges and universities nationwide In addition to academic coursework, the mission of the campus includes non‐credit courses, seminars, and workshops made available to the community for cultural enrichment and professional development The traditions of cultural diversity and freedom of thought are valued at USC the Lancaster regional Palmetto College campus In a learning environment that develops respect for racial, geographical, intellectual, and economic diversity and an awareness of individual, societal, and global responsibilities, USC Lancaster promotes courses, activities, and attitudes which influence the life of the mind in men and women and instills in them a thirst to continue learning throughout life USC The Lancaster regional Palmetto College campus emphasizes the development of the whole person and especially seeks to foster in students the disciplines essential to an educated citizenry Core competencies, including the ability to communicate through effective writing and articulate speech; computational and quantitative mastery; creative and critical thinking; and the duties of citizenship are strategically integrated within the curriculum Classroom experiences, student activities, and physical education programs also provide opportunities for cultural enrichment, leadership development, intellectual growth and interpersonal relationships, all contributing to a sense of self‐reliance and a joy of learning Attachment Attachment CURRENT Salkehatchie Regional Palmetto College Campus Mission Statement USC Salkehatchie Mission Statement Approved by the Board of Trustees - June 2016 The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie, a regional campus of the University of South Carolina, has as its mission to provide higher education and intellectual leadership for its service area At the heart of this mission is a teaching faculty of high quality dedicated to excellence in instruction, scholarship, public and professional service and creative endeavor which enrich the classroom experience USC Salkehatchie offers a varied curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and focused on preparing students to continue their education in the University and throughout life The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie recruits students prepared to succeed in completing a baccalaureate‐level education While the institution does not offer remedial instruction, it is nonetheless able to admit most students who apply due to the close working relationship between students and faculty The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie was established to encourage higher education in the counties of Allendale, Bamburg, Barnwell, Colleton and Hampton The original design of the institution incorporated a flexibility that has allowed changes in institutional capability with increasing educational demands of constituents Through the primary method of classroom and laboratory instructions, and through a secondary method of distance learning delivered via the Internet, teleconference, and electronic media, the institution awards the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees and provides for the completion of selected bachelor’s degrees on campus through cooperative agreements and delivery structures with other USC System institutions USC Salkehatchie also provides general education and upper division coursework applicable to baccalaureate degree programs offered through colleges and universities nationwide In addition to academic coursework, the mission of the campus includes non‐credit courses, seminars, and workshops made available to the community for cultural enrichment and professional development The traditions of cultural diversity and freedom of thought are valued at USC Salkehatchie In a learning environment that develops respect for racial, geographical, intellectual, and economic diversity and an awareness of individual, societal, and global responsibilities, USC Salkehatchie promotes courses, activities, and attitudes which influence the life of the mind in men and women and instill in them a thirst to continue learning throughout life USC Salkehatchie emphasizes the development of the whole person and especially seeks to foster in students the disciplines essential to an educated citizenry Core competencies, including the ability to communicate through effective writing and articulate speech; computational and quantitative mastery; creative and critical thinking; and the duties of citizenship are strategically integrated within the curriculum Classroom experiences, student activities, and physical education programs also provide opportunities for cultural enrichment, leadership development, intellectual growth and interpersonal relationships, all contributing to a sense of self‐reliance and a joy of learning Attachment EDITS TO CURRENT Salkehatchie Regional Palmetto College Campus Mission Statement USC Salkehatchie Mission Statement Approved by the Board of Trustees - June 2016Pending BOT-AA approval September 13, 2019 and BOT approval October 11, 2019 The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie regional Palmetto College, a regional campus is a branch campus of the University of South Carolina Columbia Salkehatchie, has as its mission to provide higher education and intellectual leadership for its service area At the heart of this mission is a teaching faculty of high quality dedicated to excellence in instruction, scholarship, public and professional service and creative endeavor which enrich the classroom experience USC The Salkehatchie regional Palmetto College campus offers a varied curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and focused on preparing students to continue their education in the University of South Carolina System and throughout life The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie regional Palmetto College campus recruits students prepared to succeed in completing a baccalaureate‐level education While the institution does not offer remedial instruction, it is nonetheless able to admit most students who apply due to the close working relationship between students and faculty The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie regional Palmetto College campus was established to encourage higher education in the counties of Allendale, Bamburg, Barnwell, Colleton and Hampton The original design of the institution incorporated a flexibility that has allowed changes in institutional capability with increasing educational demands of constituents Through the primary method of classroom and laboratory instructions, and through a secondary method of distance learning delivered via the Internet, teleconference, and electronic mediain a variety of face-to-face and distance learning formats and modalities, the institution awards the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees and provides for the completion of selected bachelor’s degrees on campus through cooperative agreements and delivery structures with other University of South Carolina System institutions USC The Salkehatchie regional Palmetto College campus also provides general education and upper division coursework applicable to baccalaureate degree programs offered through colleges and universities nationwide In addition to academic coursework, the mission of the campus includes non‐credit courses, seminars, and workshops made available to the community for cultural enrichment and professional development The traditions of cultural diversity and freedom of thought are valued at USC the Salkehatchie regional Palmetto College campus In a learning environment that develops respect for racial, geographical, intellectual, and economic diversity and an awareness of individual, societal, and global responsibilities, USC Salkehatchie promotes courses, activities, and attitudes which influence the life of the mind in men and women and instill in them a thirst to continue learning throughout life USC The Salkehatchie regional Palmetto College campus emphasizes the development of the whole person and especially seeks to foster in students the disciplines essential to an educated citizenry Core competencies, including the ability to communicate through effective writing and articulate speech; computational and quantitative mastery; creative and critical thinking; and the duties of citizenship are strategically integrated within the curriculum Classroom experiences, student activities, and physical education programs also provide opportunities for cultural enrichment, leadership development, intellectual growth and interpersonal relationships, all contributing to a sense of self‐reliance and a joy of learning Attachment UPDATED Salkehatchie Regional Palmetto College Campus Mission Statement USC Salkehatchie Mission Statement Approved by the Board of Trustees – October 11, 2019 The Salkehatchie regional Palmetto College campus is a branch campus of the University of South Carolina Columbia Salkehatchie has as its mission to provide higher education and intellectual leadership for its service area At the heart of this mission is a teaching faculty of high quality dedicated to excellence in instruction, scholarship, public and professional service and creative endeavor which enrich the classroom experience The Salkehatchie regional Palmetto College campus offers a varied curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and focused on preparing students to continue their education in the University of South Carolina System and throughout life The Salkehatchie regional Palmetto College campus recruits students prepared to succeed in completing a baccalaureate‐level education While the institution does not offer remedial instruction, it is nonetheless able to admit most students who apply due to the close working relationship between students and faculty The Salkehatchie regional Palmetto College campus was established to encourage higher education in the counties of Allendale, Bamburg, Barnwell, Colleton and Hampton The original design of the institution incorporated a flexibility that has allowed changes in institutional capability with increasing educational demands of constituents Through classroom and laboratory instruction delivered in a variety of face-to-face and distance learning formats and modalities, the institution awards the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees and provides for the completion of selected bachelor’s degrees on campus through cooperative agreements and delivery structures with other University of South Carolina System institutions The Salkehatchie regional Palmetto College campus also provides general education and upper division coursework applicable to baccalaureate degree programs offered through colleges and universities nationwide In addition to academic coursework, the mission of the campus includes non‐ credit courses, seminars, and workshops made available to the community for cultural enrichment and professional development The traditions of cultural diversity and freedom of thought are valued at the Salkehatchie regional Palmetto College campus In a learning environment that develops respect for racial, geographical, intellectual, and economic diversity and an awareness of individual, societal, and global responsibilities, Salkehatchie promotes courses, activities, and attitudes which influence the life of the mind in men and women and instill in them a thirst to continue learning throughout life The Salkehatchie regional Palmetto College campus emphasizes the development of the whole person and especially seeks to foster in students the disciplines essential to an educated citizenry Core competencies, including the ability to communicate through effective writing and articulate speech; computational and quantitative mastery; creative and critical thinking; and the duties of citizenship are strategically integrated within the curriculum Classroom experiences, student activities, and physical education programs also provide opportunities for cultural enrichment, leadership development, intellectual growth and interpersonal relationships, all contributing to a sense of self‐reliance and a joy of learning Attachment SUMMARY of Edits to the Salkehatchie Regional Palmetto College Campus Mission Statement • • • • • Align with current Palmetto College verbiage Update for SACSCOC purposes Refer to the Salkehatchie campus as Salkehatchie regional Palmetto College campus Update wording to align with updated University of South Carolina Columbia and University of South Carolina System mission statements Develop consistency among all regional Palmetto College campus mission statements Attachment Attachment CURRENT Sumter Regional Palmetto College Campus Mission Statement USC Sumter Mission Statement Approved by the Board of Trustees - June 2016 The University of South Carolina Sumter, a regional campus of the University of South Carolina, has as its mission to provide higher education and intellectual leadership for its service area At the heart of this mission is a teaching faculty of high quality dedicated to excellence in instruction, scholarship, public and professional service, and creative endeavor which enrich the classroom experience USC Sumter offers a varied curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and focused on preparing students to continue their education in the University and throughout life The University of South Carolina Sumter recruits students prepared to succeed in completing a baccalaureate‐ level education While the institution does not offer remedial instruction, it is nonetheless able to admit most students who apply due to the close working relationship between students and faculty The University of South Carolina Sumter was established to encourage higher education in the counties of Clarendon, Lee, Kershaw, Sumter, and Williamsburg The original design of the institution incorporated a flexibility that has allowed changes in institutional capability with increasing educational demands of constituents Through the primary method of classroom and laboratory instructions, and through a secondary method of distance learning delivered via the Internet, teleconference, and electronic media, the institution awards the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees and provides for the completion of selected bachelor’s degrees on campus through cooperative agreements and delivery structures with other USC System institutions USC Sumter also provides general education and upper division coursework applicable to baccalaureate degree programs offered through colleges and universities nationwide In addition to academic coursework, the mission of the campus includes non‐ credit courses, seminars, and workshops made available to the community for cultural enrichment and professional development The traditions of cultural diversity and freedom of thought are valued at USC Sumter In a learning environment that develops respect for racial, geographical, intellectual, and economic diversity and an awareness of individual, societal, and global responsibilities, USC Sumter promotes courses, activities, and attitudes which influence the life of the mind in men and women and instill in them a thirst to continue learning throughout life USC Sumter emphasizes the development of the whole person and especially seeks to foster in students the disciplines essential to an educated citizenry Core competencies, including the ability to communicate through effective writing and articulate speech; computational and quantitative mastery; creative and critical thinking; and the duties of citizenship are strategically integrated within the curriculum Classroom experiences, student activities, and physical education programs also provide opportunities for cultural enrichment, leadership development, intellectual growth and interpersonal relationships, all contributing to a sense of self‐reliance and a joy of learning Attachment EDITS TO CURRENT Sumter Regional Palmetto College Campus Mission Statement USC Sumter Mission Statement Approved by the Board of Trustees - June 2016Pending BOT-AA approval September 13, 2019 and BOT approval October 11, 2019 The University of South Carolina Sumter, a regional Palmetto College campus is a branch campus of the University of South Carolina Columbia., Sumter has as its mission to provide higher education and intellectual leadership for its service area At the heart of this mission is a teaching faculty of high quality dedicated to excellence in instruction, scholarship, public and professional service, and creative endeavor which enrich the classroom experience USC The Sumter regional Palmetto College campus offers a varied curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and focused on preparing students to continue their education in the University of South Carolina System and throughout life The University of South Carolina Sumter regional Palmetto College campus recruits students prepared to succeed in completing a baccalaureate‐ level education While the institution does not offer remedial instruction, it is nonetheless able to admit most students who apply due to the close working relationship between students and faculty The University of South Carolina Sumter regional Palmetto College campus was established to encourage higher education in the counties of Clarendon, Lee, Kershaw, Sumter, and Williamsburg The original design of the institution incorporated a flexibility that has allowed changes in institutional capability with increasing educational demands of constituents Through the primary method of classroom and laboratory instructions, and through a secondary method of distance learning delivered via the Internet, teleconference, and electronic media, in a variety of face-to-face and distance learning formats and modalities, the institution awards the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees and provides for the completion of selected bachelor’s degrees on campus through cooperative agreements and delivery structures with other University of South Carolina System institutions USC The Sumter regional Palmetto College campus also provides general education and upper division coursework applicable to baccalaureate degree programs offered through colleges and universities nationwide In addition to academic coursework, the mission of the campus includes non‐credit courses, seminars, and workshops made available to the community for cultural enrichment and professional development The traditions of cultural diversity and freedom of thought are valued at USC the Sumter regional Palmetto College campus In a learning environment that develops respect for racial, geographical, intellectual, and economic diversity and an awareness of individual, societal, and global responsibilities, USC Sumter promotes courses, activities, and attitudes which influence the life of the mind in men and women and instill in them a thirst to continue learning throughout life USC The Sumter regional Palmetto College campus emphasizes the development of the whole person and especially seeks to foster in students the disciplines essential to an educated citizenry Core competencies, including the ability to communicate through effective writing and articulate speech; computational and quantitative mastery; creative and critical thinking; and the duties of citizenship are strategically integrated within the curriculum Classroom experiences, student activities, and physical education programs also provide opportunities for cultural enrichment, leadership development, intellectual growth and interpersonal relationships, all contributing to a sense of self‐reliance and a joy of learning Attachment UPDATED Sumter Regional Palmetto College Campus Mission Statement USC Sumter Mission Statement Approved by the Board of Trustees – October 11, 2019 The Sumter regional Palmetto College campus is a branch campus of the University of South Carolina Columbia Sumter has as its mission to provide higher education and intellectual leadership for its service area At the heart of this mission is a teaching faculty of high quality dedicated to excellence in instruction, scholarship, public and professional service, and creative endeavor which enrich the classroom experience The Sumter regional Palmetto College campus offers a varied curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and focused on preparing students to continue their education in the University of South Carolina System and throughout life The Sumter regional Palmetto College campus recruits students prepared to succeed in completing a baccalaureate‐ level education While the institution does not offer remedial instruction, it is nonetheless able to admit most students who apply due to the close working relationship between students and faculty The Sumter regional Palmetto College campus was established to encourage higher education in the counties of Clarendon, Lee, Kershaw, Sumter, and Williamsburg The original design of the institution incorporated a flexibility that has allowed changes in institutional capability with increasing educational demands of constituents Through classroom and laboratory instruction delivered in a variety of face-to-face and distance learning formats and modalities, the institution awards the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees and provides for the completion of selected bachelor’s degrees on campus through cooperative agreements and delivery structures with other University of South Carolina System institutions The Sumter regional Palmetto College campus also provides general education and upper division coursework applicable to baccalaureate degree programs offered through colleges and universities nationwide In addition to academic coursework, the mission of the campus includes non‐ credit courses, seminars, and workshops made available to the community for cultural enrichment and professional development The traditions of cultural diversity and freedom of thought are valued at the Sumter regional Palmetto College campus In a learning environment that develops respect for racial, geographical, intellectual, and economic diversity and an awareness of individual, societal, and global responsibilities, Sumter promotes courses, activities, and attitudes which influence the life of the mind in men and women and instill in them a thirst to continue learning throughout life The Sumter regional Palmetto College campus emphasizes the development of the whole person and especially seeks to foster in students the disciplines essential to an educated citizenry Core competencies, including the ability to communicate through effective writing and articulate speech; computational and quantitative mastery; creative and critical thinking; and the duties of citizenship are strategically integrated within the curriculum Classroom experiences, student activities, and physical education programs also provide opportunities for cultural enrichment, leadership development, intellectual growth and interpersonal relationships, all contributing to a sense of self‐reliance and a joy of learning Attachment SUMMARY of Edits to the Sumter Regional Palmetto College Campus Mission Statement • • • • • Align with current Palmetto College verbiage Update for SACSCOC purposes Refer to the Sumter campus as Sumter regional Palmetto College campus Update wording to align with updated University of South Carolina Columbia and University of South Carolina System mission statements Develop consistency among all regional Palmetto College campus mission statements Attachment Attachment CURRENT Union Regional Palmetto College Campus Mission Statement USC Union Mission Statement Approved by the Board of Trustees - June 2016 The University of South Carolina Union, a regional campus of the University of South Carolina, has as its mission to provide higher education and intellectual leadership for its service area At the heart of this mission is a teaching faculty of high quality dedicated to excellence in instruction, scholarship, public and professional service, and creative endeavor which enrich the classroom experience USC Union offers a varied curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and focused on preparing students to continue their education in the University and throughout life The University of South Carolina Union recruits students prepared to succeed in completing a baccalaureate‐ level education While the institution does not offer remedial instruction, it is nonetheless able to admit most students who apply due to the close working relationship between students and faculty The University of South Carolina Union was established to encourage higher education in the counties of Chester, Cherokee, Fairfield, Laurens, Union, and York The original design of the institution incorporated a flexibility that has allowed changes in institutional capability with increasing educational demands of constituents Through the primary method of classroom and laboratory instructions, and through a secondary method of distance learning delivered via the Internet, teleconference, and electronic media, the institution awards the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees and provides for the completion of selected bachelor’s degrees on campus through cooperative agreements and delivery structures with other USC System institutions USC Union also provides general education and upper division coursework applicable to baccalaureate degree programs offered through colleges and universities nationwide In addition to academic coursework, the mission of the campus includes non‐ credit courses, seminars, and workshops made available to the community for cultural enrichment and professional development The traditions of cultural diversity and freedom of thought are valued at USC Union In a learning environment that develops respect for racial, geographical, intellectual, and economic diversity and an awareness of individual, societal, and global responsibilities, USC Union promotes courses, activities, and attitudes which influence the life of the mind in men and women and instill in them a thirst to continue learning throughout life USC Union emphasizes the development of the whole person and especially seeks to foster in students the disciplines essential to an educated citizenry Core competencies, including the ability to communicate through effective writing and articulate speech; computational and quantitative mastery; creative and critical thinking; and the duties of citizenship are strategically integrated within the curriculum Classroom experiences, student activities, and physical education programs also provide opportunities for cultural enrichment, leadership development, intellectual growth and interpersonal relationships, all contributing to a sense of self‐reliance and a joy of learning Attachment EDITS TO CURRENT Union Regional Palmetto College Campus Mission Statement USC Union Mission Statement Approved by the Board of Trustees - June 2016Pending BOT-AA approval September 13, 2019 and BOT approval October 11, 2019 The University of South Carolina Union regional Palmetto College campus is a branch, a regional campus of the University of South Carolina Columbia Union, has as its mission to provide higher education and intellectual leadership for its service area At the heart of this mission is a teaching faculty of high quality dedicated to excellence in instruction, scholarship, public and professional service, and creative endeavor which enrich the classroom experience USC The Union regional Palmetto College campus offers a varied curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and focused on preparing students to continue their education in the University of South Carolina System and throughout life The University of South Carolina Union regional Palmetto College campus recruits students prepared to succeed in completing a baccalaureate‐ level education While the institution does not offer remedial instruction, it is nonetheless able to admit most students who apply due to the close working relationship between students and faculty The University of South Carolina Union regional Palmetto College campus was established to encourage higher education in the counties of Chester, Cherokee, Fairfield, Laurens, Union, and York The original design of the institution incorporated a flexibility that has allowed changes in institutional capability with increasing educational demands of constituents Through the primary method of classroom and laboratory instructions, and through a secondary method of distance learning delivered via the Internet, teleconference, and electronic mediain a variety of face-to-face and distance learning formats and modalities, the institution awards the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees and provides for the completion of selected bachelor’s degrees on campus through cooperative agreements and delivery structures with other University of South Carolina System institutions USC The Union regional Palmetto College campus also provides general education and upper division coursework applicable to baccalaureate degree programs offered through colleges and universities nationwide In addition to academic coursework, the mission of the campus includes non‐credit courses, seminars, and workshops made available to the community for cultural enrichment and professional development The traditions of cultural diversity and freedom of thought are valued at USC the Union regional Palmetto College campus In a learning environment that develops respect for racial, geographical, intellectual, and economic diversity and an awareness of individual, societal, and global responsibilities, USC Union promotes courses, activities, and attitudes which influence the life of the mind in men and women and instill in them a thirst to continue learning throughout life USC The Union regional Palmetto College campus emphasizes the development of the whole person and especially seeks to foster in students the disciplines essential to an educated citizenry Core competencies, including the ability to communicate through effective writing and articulate speech; computational and quantitative mastery; creative and critical thinking; and the duties of citizenship are strategically integrated within the curriculum Classroom experiences, student activities, and physical education programs also provide opportunities for cultural enrichment, leadership development, intellectual growth and interpersonal relationships, all contributing to a sense of self‐reliance and a joy of learning Attachment UPDATED Union Regional Palmetto College Campus Mission Statement USC Union Mission Statement Approved by the Board of Trustees – October 11, 2019 The Union regional Palmetto College campus is a branch campus of the University of South Carolina Columbia Union has as its mission to provide higher education and intellectual leadership for its service area At the heart of this mission is a teaching faculty of high quality dedicated to excellence in instruction, scholarship, public and professional service, and creative endeavor which enrich the classroom experience The Union regional Palmetto College campus offers a varied curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and focused on preparing students to continue their education in the University of South Carolina System and throughout life The Union regional Palmetto College campus recruits students prepared to succeed in completing a baccalaureate‐ level education While the institution does not offer remedial instruction, it is nonetheless able to admit most students who apply due to the close working relationship between students and faculty The Union regional Palmetto College campus was established to encourage higher education in the counties of Chester, Cherokee, Fairfield, Laurens, Union, and York The original design of the institution incorporated a flexibility that has allowed changes in institutional capability with increasing educational demands of constituents Through classroom and laboratory instruction delivered in a variety of face-to-face and distance learning formats and modalities, the institution awards the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees and provides for the completion of selected bachelor’s degrees on campus through cooperative agreements and delivery structures with other University of South Carolina System institutions The Union regional Palmetto College campus also provides general education and upper division coursework applicable to baccalaureate degree programs offered through colleges and universities nationwide In addition to academic coursework, the mission of the campus includes non‐ credit courses, seminars, and workshops made available to the community for cultural enrichment and professional development The traditions of cultural diversity and freedom of thought are valued at the Union regional Palmetto College campus In a learning environment that develops respect for racial, geographical, intellectual, and economic diversity and an awareness of individual, societal, and global responsibilities, Union promotes courses, activities, and attitudes which influence the life of the mind in men and women and instill in them a thirst to continue learning throughout life The Union regional Palmetto College campus emphasizes the development of the whole person and especially seeks to foster in students the disciplines essential to an educated citizenry Core competencies, including the ability to communicate through effective writing and articulate speech; computational and quantitative mastery; creative and critical thinking; and the duties of citizenship are strategically integrated within the curriculum Classroom experiences, student activities, and physical education programs also provide opportunities for cultural enrichment, leadership development, intellectual growth and interpersonal relationships, all contributing to a sense of self‐reliance and a joy of learning Attachment SUMMARY of Edits to the Union Regional Palmetto College Campus Mission Statement • • • • • Align with current Palmetto College verbiage Update for SACSCOC purposes Refer to the Union campus as Union regional Palmetto College campus Update wording to align with updated University of South Carolina Columbia and University of South Carolina System mission statements Develop consistency among all regional Palmetto College campus mission statements