National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition
Our Staff
Rosa Thorn-Jones
Title: | Administrative Specialist |
Department: | Communications and Partnerships National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition |
Email: | thorn@mailbox.sc.edu |
Phone: | 803-777-2005 |

Rosa Thorn-Jones provides administrative support to the National Resource Center in the area of administration and resource development. Her various duties and responsibilities include coordinating visits to the Center for national and international scholars.
Background and Accomplishments
- 2017 Unsung Hero Award, Division of Student Affairs, University of South Carolina
- 2017 Level-Phase I Training – Credentialed Chaplain, First Responders Chaplains/International Association of Chaplains Global Chaplain Network, New Life Bible College, New Life Outreach Ministries, Swansea, SC
- 2007 Certificate of Recognition for Extraordinary Services, Women’s Studies Program, College of Arts & Sciences, University of South Carolina
- 1997 Member, Gamma Beta Phi, University of South Carolina
- 1996 Certificate of Recognition for Academic Achievement in the African American Studies Program, Office of Multicultural Minority Student Affairs, University of South Carolina
- 1992 Certificate of Recognition for Extraordinary Services, College of Humanities & Social Sciences Capital Campaign, University of South Carolina
- 1984 Employee of the Month for Meritorious Services, City of Columbia Police Department
- 1982 AS degree with High Honors, Office Administration, College of Applied Professional Sciences, University of South Carolina
- 1982 Student of the Month for Academic Achievement, College of Applied Professional Sciences, University of South Carolina
- 1981 Member, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, University of South Carolina
- 1973 Diploma, Secretarial Sciences, Columbia Commercial College