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Palmetto College Campuses - COVID Dashboard

The Palmetto College Campuses of the University of South Carolina System – USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter, USC Union and Palmetto College Columbia – are working to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in our respective communities. The information contained on the dashboard will be updated weekly to reflect changes.

Palmetto College Fall 2020 - Tentative Schedule

Dear Palmetto College family, President Caslen has just released a statement announcing that the Columbia campus will resume in-person instruction in mid-August for the fall semester. The message includes some of the considerations, precautions and plans for mitigation needed to accomplish a reopening at that time. Please note that no student, faculty or staff member will be required to return.

Regional USC Palmetto College Campuses Schedule

This is the schedule for the Regional Campuses

Regional USC Palmetto College Campuses classes canceled March 16-22; announces online classes through April 3

Corona Virus Campus schedule and further information

USC Lancaster and USC Sumter ranked among top five community colleges in the nation

USC Lancaster and USC Sumter are top five community colleges in the nation

Cox named dean of the new USC Palmetto College Columbia

Maxie Myron (Ron) Cox Jr. has been named dean of the new USC Palmetto College Columbia, an academic division within the overall USC Palmetto College that was previously known as "Extended University."

Nesmith named new dean of USC Salkehatchie

Chris Nesmith has been named dean of the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie. He previously served as associate provost and dean of Extended University, a division of Palmetto College housed on USC's Columbia campus, and he has served as interim dean of the Walterboro and Allendale campuses since Jan. 1. USC Salkehatchie is one of four Regional Palmetto Colleges - including USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie and USC Sumter - in the University of South Carolina System.

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.