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Collegiate Women of the Upstate to Host HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk
 The Collegiate Women of the Upstate, a student organization at USCUpstate, will hold its first HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk on Saturday, April 21, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the USC Upstate Campus. This one-mile walk is being hosted to raise money for the HIV Interagency Prevention Collaboration. 

The USC Upstate community and the general public are invited to participate. For information about the walk, forming a team or making a donation, contact Melissa Williams at mtwilliams@uscupstate.edu or 803-767-1360. 

 

Womanist Theology Discussed At USC Upstate
The Center for Women’s and Gender Studies at USC Upstate will host a discussion of Womanist Theology on Monday, March 19 at 3:30 p.m. in the G.B. Hodge Center, Room 155. Dr. Stephanie Mitchem, associate professor of religion and women’s studies at the University of South Carolina, will present a short lecture on Womanist Theology and then take questions and answers. What is Womanist Theology? Find out more here.

 

Engineering Technology Management Degree Provides Technical Graduates With Skills Necessary For A Global Environment
Students who have graduated from area technical schools with a two-year degree in engineering technology now have the option of earning a four-year degree in a unique Engineering Technology Management (ETM) bachelors degree program thanks to a partnership that USC Upstateentered intowith Greenville Technical College, Piedmont Technical College, Spartanburg Community College, Tri-County Community College, and York Technical College. The 2 + 2 Agreement allows for a seamless transfer from the technical schools into the ETM degree program at USC Upstate.

“The USC Upstate program was developed in concert with an advisory group consisting of industry and technical college representatives,” said Dr. David Ferris, chair of the department of natural sciences and engineering,” at USC Upstate. “It provides technical college graduates who earned an associate degree in engineering technology an opportunity to earn a B.S. degree with only two additional years of college.” For the complete story …

 

Atchison Honored At Legacy Dinner
The University of South Carolina Upstate honored Charles Atchison with its inaugural Legacy Award on Thursday, February 22. The Legacy Award has been established to honor individuals who have distinguished themselves by extraordinary career success, exceptional service and by their sterling example of responsible citizenship in the larger community.

“Charles Atchison is an exceptional example of someone who has achieved enormous success because of his outstanding work ethic and commitment to service excellence,” said Leon Wiles, vice chancellor for student and diversity affairs at USC Upstate. For more information. . .

 

Pictures

1982 NAIA National Championship Reunion
Please check out the photo gallery to see pictures of the 25 th Anniversary event held to celebrate the 1982 men’s basketball NAIA National Championship team. The team was honored at halftime during the men's basketball game against UNC Pembroke on February 10.

 

USC Upstate Gospel Choir
Also in the photo gallery are pictures from the USC Upstate Gospel Choir’s annual anniversary concert held February 11.

 

Founders’ Day
At the Founders’ Day event held February 15, the Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education Awards for Distinguished Service were presented to 12 faculty members; Cleveland S. Harley was honored with special recognition and a portrait unveiling; and Rosemary H. Byerly and John D. Gregory were presented with the 2007 Founders’ Day Honors.

 

Pond Construction

 

 

 

Foam Printing Workshop
Click here to see photos from the foam printing workshop sponsored by USC Upstate’s University Gallery on February 9. Artist Sheri Fleck-Rieth led the workshop.

 

Activities

This Week

Monday Night Feminism Takes A Look At Women and Self-Cutting
Monday, February 26 … 4:30 p.m. … Hodge 155

Guest Speaker Essie Mae Washington Williams
Tuesday, February 27 … 7:00 p.m. … CLC Ballroom

Nourishing New Research: A Women's and Gender Studies Working Group
 Tuesday, February 27 … 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. … CLC 319

International Student Tax Workshop
Tuesday, February 27 … 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. … Admin. 103

The Personal is Political at Upstate
Tuesday, February 27 ... 9:00 a.m. -- 6:00 p.m. ...HPAC Lobby
The Center for Women’s and Gender Studies presents “The Personal is Political at Upstate!” Using images from the Post Secret Project, we are combining art, activism, and feminist theory to invite students and faculty to break their personal silences on postcards which will be displayed on a collective piece of art in the Center. Join us in the HPAC Lobby on Tuesday, February 27 th from 9-2 to create your own personal postcard. For further information, contact the CWGS office at 503-5926.

 Financial Aid Awareness Day
Wednesday, February 28 … 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. … CLC First Floor Lobby

Women In … Series Continues: Wall of Silence: East European German Women in WWII
Thursday, March 1 … 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. … CLC 309

 Art On Display: Beatrice Riese
Thursday, March 1 – 30 … University Gallery
USC Upstate is very pleased to present an exhibit of Beatrice Reise's work from the University's permanent collection. Riese (1917-2004), born in The Hague, Netherlands, spent her childhood in Germany until 1933 and fled the Nazi regime with her family to Paris. There she studied at the Paris Art School and in 1940 she moved to the US where she continued studying art under Will Barnet and Clyfford Still. Now, she is internationally recognized for her geometric paintings and textile designs and was past president of the American Abstract Artists Association. There will be a lecture and reception on March 8 at 4 pm.

 Teaching and Learning With Technology Fair
Friday, March 2 … 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. … “Smart” Classrooms, Library 2nd Floor
Faculty representing most of the academic areas on campus will demonstrate the various ways they are using technology to improve teaching and learning. There will be five or six concurrent presentations in each of the four 30-minute time slots beginning at 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm and 3:45 pm. Contact Dr. Tom Davis for additional information.

 

Further Out....

Second Annual Women’s Empowerment Symposium
Saturday, March 3 … 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. … Rampey
The symposium will consist of women leaders from the community and surrounding universities speaking on their own challenges and successes throughout their careers, a breakout session during which networking opportunities are available, along with an opportunity to connect with various women of the Upstate, according to April Moore, assistant director of student life at USC Upstate. Guest facilitators include Erin McGraw from Converse College, Audery Ponder from Converse College, Laura Puckett-Boler from USC Upstate, Erica Horne from USC Upstate, Trenica Hill from USC Upstate, and many more!

This event is hosted by Multicultural Affairs, Converse College Women’s Empowerment Group, Ladies of Service, and the Women’s Center for Gender Studies. A continental breakfast and lunch are included. For more details or to register for the conference, contact April Moore, ext. 5196.

 

Honors House Coffee and Conversation Series Continues
Tuesday, March 6 … 3:30 p.m. … Honors House
Join Joyce Wiley for a discussion titled, “Who are the political actors in Iraq?” These coffee and conversation events are open to all USC Upstate students, faculty and staff. The Honors House is located on the lowest tier of buildings in the Campus Edge Apartment Complex.

 

Dream It, Do It!
Thursday, March 8 … 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. … CLC 309
Non-Traditional Student Services has scheduled its next Dream It, Do It event for Thursday, March 8 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in room 309 of the Campus Life Center.  Dr. Kelly Waters will be speaking on his experiences as a non-traditional student. Please let your non-traditional students know about this event. Here is the flyer you can give them.

 

“Women in …” series continues: Women and Aging
Thursday, March 8 … 12:15 p.m. … CLC 317
As part of the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies’ celebration of Women’s History Month, Dr. Deb Louis will give a talk with two other co-panelists on issues women face as they age. Contact Lisa Johnson for further information.

 

An Evening of Great Conversations
Thursday, March 22 … 6:00-9:30 p.m. … Piedmont Club
USC Upstate’s College of Arts and Sciences is proud to present, over an elegant dinner at the Piedmont Club, an opportunity to engage in one of eleven conversations on a variety of important topics, each facilitated by a faculty expert on the topic. Contact Ryan Boggs (Ext. 5218) to reserve your spot – do so early as this is a very popular event.

 

Metropolitan Communities in Transition: Lessons from Spartanburg and the World Friday, March 23 … 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. … CLC
In a single action-packed day, leaders from the Upstate, other U.S. cities, and communities in China, Germany, India, South Africa, Ukraine, and other countries will gather to discuss challenges and solutions related to three topics: community health, education, and community development. Outstanding speakers and panelists from government, academia, nonprofits, business, and the World Bank will focus on what metropolitan communities in transition can learn from each other. People interested in health, education, community development, globalization, nonprofit administration, and governance will want to attend this conference! Cost: $25, includes lunch. Contact Ryan Boggs (Ext. 5218) to reserve your spot.

training

For a complete description of all of the Spring 2007 technology training courses listed below, click here.

Teaching and Learning with Technology Fair

An afternoon of demonstrations and discussions is being planned to encourage more faculty to use technology to improve teaching and learning. Friday, March 2 from 1 – 4 pm has been chosen for this event. Please put this even on your calendar and plan to attend. Faculty who are willing to lead a session or demonstrate something they have found effective should contact Tom Davis via email. Nominations are also being sought so please nominate a colleague who you know to be using technology effectively.

  • Using the Quality Matters Rubric to Improve Your Online Courses, February 21 – March 16
  • Transformative Curriculum Development and Assessment Practices, February 7 - 16
  • Getting Started: Online Course Development Basics, April 25 – May 18
  • Copyright Compliance for Online Educators, March 21 - 30
  • Moving the Laboratory Online, April 18 - 27
  • Dynamic Collaboration, Discussion and Facilitation Practices, May 23 – June 1

Planning and Organizational Development has the following seminar coming up. It is important to reserve your spot early by contacting Jeanette Reeves.

 

The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs will offer the following seminars as part of the Towards a Civil Campus Series. Detailed information will follow via e-mail announcements. Contact Sharon Woods at 503-9889 for more information.

UpstateTV

Opportunity Greenville, Symposium and Leading Large will be the topics under discussion on the next episode of Upstate TV. Annmarie Higgins of Mitsubishi Polyester Film, LLC, Andy Arnold of the Arnold & Arnold Law Firm, and Reid Lehman of Miracle Hill Ministries are the guests for the show. Here is your TV guide:

 

Date Time Cannel

2/27 12:30 pm 14
10:00 pm 10
3/1 7:30 pm 14
3/4 7:00 pm 14
3/6 12:30 pm 14
10:00 pm 10
3/8 7:30 pm 14
3/11 7:00 pm 14

PODCASTS

Black Women in the Academy
As part of the Center for Women's and Gender Studies celebration of African-American history month, Dr. Carmen Harris addresses the special pressures faced by black women in the academy at the “Women in…” lunch series held February 21. Listen now!

 

 

Tally Ho, Let’s Go to England!
Theatre professor Jimm Cox promotes travel abroad opportunities to England this summer in this recent podcast. He covers academic requirements, travel itineraries, field trips, living arrangements, and overall expenses. Listen now!

 

 

 

Activities and Events

American Heart Association Upstate Heart Walk
 Join the USC Upstate Greenville office in the American Heart Association Upstate Heart Walk on March 17. The event will be held at the Falls Park by the Reedy River in Downtown Greenville.  Registration begins at 9:00am and the walk begins at 10:00am. This event has been a great success in the past and we are excited about our third year of participation. Our team has raised over $2,500 for the American Heart Association and we look forward to raising additional funds this year. If you are a faculty or staff member who lives in the Greenville area please consider joining our 2007 team. By joining our team you are not obligated to raise funds. Follow This Link to join the USC Upstate – Greenville Heart Walk team. For those of you who are unable to participate in the walk but are interested in making a donation please Follow This Link. All donations are tax deductible. If you have any questions or concerns please contact team leader Michelle Batson at x 5766 or at mbatson@uscupstate.edu .

Academic Reminders

Notice for Education Majors Teaching in Spring 2008
If you plan to student teach in spring 2008 remember to get application materials in Media 118. This includes a USC Upstate application to student teach, a teacher application for SDE, and a fingerprint card. Read ALL directions carefully! Then, return all materials together (your responsibility, not your advisor’s) to Dr. Carol Gardner by March 31, 2007. Include a money order for $75 made out to SC State Department of Education (be sure to keep your receipt for this). If you have any questions, contact Becky Taylor or Carol Gardner.

Have a student who has excessive absences?
The Extended/Excessive Absence Report is now active and available on the Center for Student Success web site. Remember to use your normal campus username and password to get past the security wall.  Then you’ll be prompted for your SSN to show your current courses. The system is designed to alert students who have 1) never attended class but are listed on your roll, 2) have attended before but have been absent for an extended period of time or 3) have sporadic but excessive absences.  Each Friday, the student and course information is pulled and letters reminding the students of their status are sent home.  Please continue to report as frequent contact might encourage them to follow-up sooner.  Thank you for your participation as we work to “intervene early” with students who may be in jeopardy.  (Please note: The Unsatisfactory Progress Report portion of the Early Intervention Program will not be available until mid-semester.)   If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Lori Holtmann, Coordinator of Student Success Initiatives at ext. 5049.

USC Upstate’s Annual Award to Faculty for Scholarly and/or Creative Pursuits Each year, USC Upstate recognizes a faculty member who has distinguished himself or herself by scholarly and/or creative activities during the preceding year. The award, which carries with it a monetary value of $500.00, is given during the spring commencement exercises in concert with the USC Upstate Annual Bank of America Excellence in Teaching and Advising Award. One of the responsibilities of the Teaching Excellence Committee (TEC) is to solicit nominations for and select the recipient of the Excellence in Scholarly and/or Creative Activities annual award for scholarly and/or creative pursuits and achievements.  Nominations may be made by any USC Upstate faculty member (including self-nominations) or by an administrator.  The nominator should send a letter of intent to nominate to the TEC chair prior to March 15, 2007.  Once a nomination is accepted, the faculty member must submit the material for consideration by March 15 th, 2007. USC Upstate’s Annual Award to Faculty for Scholarly and/or Creative Pursuits includes a description of the Excellence in Scholarly and/or Creative Activities Award, guidelines for nominations, materials to be included in the submission, and the minimum criteria on which submissions will be evaluated. A copy of the attached document will be available in each school and division office. Questions concerning the award and the nomination and selection procedures should be addressed to Dr. June C. D. Carter, Chair, Teaching Excellence Committee (Department of Languages, Literature, and Composition, ext. 5881).

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Healthy Upstate Carolina


Health Tip of the Week

When’s it’s a break time, make a loop or two around the office or parking lot.

 © Smart Style’s 101 Ways to Stay Healthy

Staff Spotlight

This spotlight is really Part II of Janice Dellinger’s profile. She created a buzz with her admission in the Register two weeks ago that she has never had any speeding or parking citations in 44 years.

Did she knock on wood when she said that? Evidently not. Janice writes … “I knew that was a mistake, as soon as I said it….Today on my way to work, I was less than one mile from home on Anderson Mill Rd., and there, sitting in the parking lot of the Westview Fire Department, was a Spartanburg County policeman….As soon as I passed, he pulled out and flipped on his siren. I stopped, and of course he said I was speeding….I politely gave him my license, etc. and to make conversation, mentioned the recent [ Register] article, and how I knew afterward, I shouldn’t have bragged….  He chuckled and went to his car to validate my records and write the ticket. He returned and said, “Ma’am, I’m not going to ruin your perfect record, but you do need to slow down and pay attention to the speed limit.”  I kindly thanked him and went on my way.

Moral of the story…it just doesn’t pay to brag, it can turn-around in a day!

Student Profile


Leslie Brown was profiled last week by the Herald-Journal. She is a visually-impaired USC Upstate student who depends on text-to-speech technology for her course work. The article addresses the technological hurdles the blind must confront in furthering their academic careers.

Job Opportunities

APPLICATION PROCESS: Visit www.uscupstate.edu/jobs for additional information and online application submission instructions.

STAFF/ADMINISTRATION POSITIONS:

HVAC Technician
(State Title: Trades Specialist IV)
Facilities Management
Requisition No. 043024
Online applications accepted through Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Assistant Director of Housing & Residential Life
(State Title: Student Services Program Coordinator II)
Office of Housing & Residential Life
Requisition No. 043018
Online applications accepted through Monday, March 26, 2007

Open Enrollment For State ORP Ending Soon!
Open enrollment for the State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) will end on Thursday, March 1, 2007. This is the last day participants may change vendors or, if eligible, may irrevocably elect to join the South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS). Because these forms have to be dated March 1, 2007, you must complete the forms in the human resources office or bring the completed forms to us on that date.

Moneyplus Reminder
Employees have until Thursday, March 15, 2007 to spend 2006 funds.  You have until Saturday, March 31, 2007 to submit all eligible expenses (January 1, 2006 – March 15, 2007) for reimbursement. The website for the claim form is http://hr.sc.edu/forms/fsaclaim2006.pdf.

Faculty & Staff Briefs

Jim Charles' (education) paper "N. Scott Momaday in Oral Tradition, Literature, and Film: Non-Indian Student Responses" was presented by Richard Allen (Cherokee), chair of the American Indians Today panel on February 14 at the Southwest/Texas Popular Culture Association Conference in Albuquerque, N.M. A flight cancellation prevented Charles' attendance at the conference.

Miscellaneous

The Carolinian is Now Online
USC Upstate Carolinian newspaper has a new home on the web! Visit it at www.UpstateCarolinian.com -- make comments, talk back, and have fun.

Traffic Enforcement: A Message from University Police
As an effort to provide a safer campus environment, the University Police Department will increase traffic enforcement efforts on North Campus Blvd., Gramling Drive, and East Campus Blvd. Please remember that University Police strives to provide safest environment possible. We have received numerous complaints about the excessive speeds on the above mentioned roads. With the construction in progress, accidents are more likely to occur. The speed limit on Gramling Dr. is 25 MPH and the limit is 35 MPH on North and East Campus Blvd. Pedestrians have the right of way and seat belts are the law. Please work with us to keep our campus safe for everyone.

Extra Copies! University Review
If your office or department needs extra copies of the fall 2006 issue of University Review, email Claire Sachse. The issue highlighted:

  • activities surrounding the Freshman Reading and Writing Experience
  • outreach initiatives with the Community Outreach & Education Center
  • the development of Rotary Peace Park
  • campus beautification efforts
  • a profile of the Center for Nonprofit Leadership
  • a story about soccer coach Greg Hooks
  • details on the One Voice One Plan – a unified nursing workforce plan for the state
  • the release of the 2006 Palmetto Review
  • the partnership between USC Upstate and the Charles Lea Center
  • updates from Advancement including Dr. G.B. Hodge’s book Reflections on Building An Institution, class notes from alumni and a story on a tea service donated by the Moore family

As always, you can view the publication online as a pdf and/or send it electronically to friends, supporters and alumni of the university.

2007 BellSouth Telephone Directories The Greater Spartanburg 2007 BellSouth telephone directories are now available on CD-ROM from University Communications. Please email Claire Sachse indicating how many you or your department needs. There are a limited number, so first come, first served.

 2007 Faculty/Staff Telephone Directory The 2007 Faculty/Staff Telephone Directory is now available for you to download and/or obtain from Printing Services. Visit the Printing Services web site to place your order. Each directory costs $3.09 and will be charged to the ordering department. Please note that all information in the directory is available online, and the online information is updated continuously throughout the year. University Communications encourages the use of the online directory primarily to conserve paper and printing costs, but also to reduce the number of internal calls to the switchboard operator.

Download the directory here. This is a large file and will take several seconds to download. Please note that as updates are made online, the directory you download will reflect the changes.