Administration

The Honorable J. Derham Cole, Jr. has been selected to serve as interim chancellor while a national search is conducted for USC Upstate’s next chancellor.

Dr. Clifton P. Flynn is provost, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and a professor of sociology at the University of South Carolina Upstate. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and has been at USC Upstate since 1988.

Dr. Meredith N. Brunen is the vice chancellor for university advancement and she serves as the chief philanthropic officer and executive director of the USC Upstate Foundation.

Daniel Feig was introduced as the director of Athletics and Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics at USC Upstate on May 29, 2018.

Donette serves as the vice chancellor for Enrollment Services at the University of South Carolina Upstate.

Sheryl Turner-Watts is the chief financial and operations officer and vice chancellor for finance and administration.

As Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion, Alphonso Atkins Jr. serves as the Chief Diversity Officer and EO/Title IX Coordinator for USC Upstate.

Jessica Blais oversees all communications and marketing initiatives as part of the University Advancement division, and serves as a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet.

Dr. André L. Fortune joined USC Upstate as vice chancellor for Student Affairs in July 2019. 

Adam Long serves as the Chief Information Officer at USC Upstate.

Dr. Kim Purdy is the dean of University College and a professor of psychology at USC Upstate. 

Dr. Khrystal Smith was named interim dean of students at USC Upstate in January 2019. Since 2015, she has served as the university’s assistant dean of students and director of student life where she oversees several programs.

Dr. Pamela Steinke serves as Vice Provost and Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and SACSCOC Institutional Liaison.