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.

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....

Prof. Julia Elliott receives Denise R. Shaw Excellence in Scholarship Award

The inaugural recipient of the Denise R. Shaw Excellence in Scholarship Award for Palmetto College Campuses was presented to Julia Elliott, associate professor of women and gender studies in Extended University.

Prof. Melody Lehn awarded Chris P. Plyler Excellence in Service Award

Prof. Jill Castiglia wins John J. Duffy Excellence in Teaching Award

Making it work

Melonee Hayes capitalizes on Palmetto College chance

From trooper to magistrate, with help from Palmetto College

D.J. Bron has been sworn in as a magistrate in Laurens County after earning his degree from the University of South Carolina Upstate through Palmetto College.

New College of Education Field Placement Coordinator for Palmetto College

Chastity Graham recently joined the staff of the College of Education as the Field Placement Coordinator for Palmetto College, which is part of the Elementary Education program.

Summer I Palmetto College Study Abroad Course Opportunity

Study abroad course opportunity in London, Paris & Amsterdam

USC's growing Palmetto College unveils new round of TV ads

A new round of TV advertisements for the University of South Carolina's 3-year-old online degree program will hit S.C. airwaves next spring.

Credit Programming Award

One year after Dr. Susan Elkins receives the ACHE Leadership Award, Palmetto College receives the Credit Programming Award at the October 2016 ACHE International Conference in New Orleans.

Happy Holidays from USC Palmetto College

Dr. Sarah Miller receives Dr. Chris Plyler Excellence in Service Award Award

Dr. Sarah Miller, associate professor of history at USC Salkehatchie, is the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Chris Plyler Excellence in Service Award; the Plyler service award is presented to a faculty member who personifies excellence in service to the campus, university, community and profession.

Dr. Kajal Ghoshroy receives John J. Duffy Excellence in Teaching Award

Dr. Kajal Ghoshroy, associate professor of biology at USC Sumter, is the recipient of the Dr. John J. Duffy Excellence in Teaching Award; the Duffy teaching award is presented annually to a faculty member who exemplifies excellence in and out of the classroom.

Fran Castleberry wins outstanding achievement award

This fall, Fran Castleberry received the 2015 H.D. Barnett Sr. Award at the annual USC Sumter Awards Recognition Ceremony.

Burke and Hassel coach inaugural season of USC Lancaster volleyball

Fernanda Burke and Darris Hassel have taken on the reins of USC Lancaster's Lady Lancers volleyball team as coaches for the team's inaugural season.

Palmetto College professor researches drone strikes

Dr. Christine Sixta Rinehart, an assistant professor of political science at USC Union's Laurens site, is researching drone strikes for her second book - Targeted Killing in the Middle East: An Appraisal of American Counterterrorism Policies.

Eran Kilpatrick receives John J. Duffy Excellence in Teaching Award

The John J. Duffy Excellence in Teaching Award is a USC Palmetto College campus award given to recognize outstanding teaching. The current recipient is Dr. Eran Kilpatrick, an associate professor of biology at USC Salkehatchie.