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USC Sumter
Mission:
The University of South Carolina Sumter, a regional campus of the University of South Carolina, has as its mission to provide higher education and intellectual leadership for the Sumter area. At the heart of this mission is a teaching faculty of high quality dedicated to excellence in instruction, scholarship, public and professional service and creative endeavor which enrich the classroom experience. USC Sumter offers a varied curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and aimed at preparing students to continue their education in the university and throughout life. The University of South Carolina Sumter recruits students prepared to begin or planning to complete a baccalaureate level education. While USC Sumter does not offer remedial instruction, it is nonetheless able to admit most students who apply because of the close working relationship between students and faculty. Enrollment varies with community need, but is expected to remain near 1000 FTE students.
The University of South Carolina Sumter was established to encourage higher education in Sumter and adjacent counties. It primarily serves students from Sumter, Lee, Clarendon, Williamsburg, and Kershaw counties. The design of the early institution incorporated a flexibility that has allowed changes in institutional capability with increasing educational demand of constituents.
The institution itself grants the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees and provides for the completion of selected bachelor degrees on campus through cooperative agreements with other institutions. Graduate education is coordinated at USC Sumter through the University's Graduate Regional Studies program. USC Sumter also provides access to a wide variety of baccalaureate degree programs on other campuses by teaching some courses that must be taken by students in these programs. The mission includes other appropriate upper division coursework as well as non-credit courses, seminars, and workshops made available to the community for cultural enrichment and for professional development.
The traditions of cultural diversity and freedom of thought are valued at USC Sumter. In an atmosphere that develops respect for this diversity and an awareness of individual, societal, and global responsibilities, USC Sumter promotes courses, activities, and attitudes which favor the development of men and women who continue learning throughout life.
The university emphasizes the development of the whole person. The institution especially seeks to foster in students the disciplines essential to an educated citizenry. These include the ability to communicate through effective writing and articulate speech, as well as quantitative competence, creative and critical thinking, and the integration of knowledge. Classroom experiences, student activities, and physical education programs provide opportunities for cultural enrichment, leadership development, intellectual growth and interpersonal relationships contributing to a sense of self-reliance and self-esteem.
This statement was approved by the USC Sumter Faculty Organization March 6, 1998.
This statement was approved by the Dean of USC Sumter March 6, 1998.
This statement was approved by the Vice Provost and Executive Dean for Regional Campuses and Continuing Education.
This statement was approved by the USC Board of Trustees on April 23, 1998.
Facts:
History
- 1966: Clemson University at Sumter opened its doors to 97 students
- 1973-Present: University of South Carolina Sumter
The Community Served
- USC Sumter has served 49,000 students since 1966
- USC Sumter's average student age is 25
- USC Sumter minority student enrollment has increased 10% since 1990
- USC Sumter's minority graduation rate is above 29%
- USC Sumter offers classes at: Sumter & Shaw AFB campuses, Cardinal-Newman High School, Sumter High School & Thomas Sumter Academy
- The 2005 Fall Semester enrollment is 1020 - Headcount and 724 - FTE
- USC Sumter serves more than 2000 different students annually
- Active-duty military and veterans comprise 12% of the student population
- USC Sumter students come from the following counties:
- Sumter (77%); Clarendon (7%); Kershaw (5%); Richalna (4%(); Lee (2%); Williamsburg (1%); Other (4%)
- 60% of USC Sumter students are full-time - 40% are part-time
- 61% of USC Sumter students are female - 39% are male
- 37% of USC Sumter are minority
- Average USC Sumter ACT & SAT scores for freshman are 18 and 945, respectively
- USC Sumter students' declared majors are:
- Arts & Letters (4%); Business (16%); Humanities (9%); Education (14%); Interdisciplinary Studies & Other (1%); Science & Mathematics (18%); & Undecided (38%)
Programs/Degrees/Courses of Study
Associate Degrees: Arts & Science
- Since 1976, USC Sumter students have earned 3436 associate degrees (the average lifetime earnings for the holder of an associate degree is $254,000 more than for a high school graduate)
Baccalaureate Degrees: Education, Business, Nursing & Interdisciplinary Studies
- Since 1981, USC Sumter students have earned 1427 baccalaureate degrees through programs offered by USC Sumter in cooperation with other USC campuses and institutions (the average lifetime earnings for the holder of a bachelor's degree is $523,000 more than for a high school graduate)
Faculty and Staff
- USC Sumter has 40 full-time faculty members, with an average annual teaching load of 8 courses each year
- 88% of USC Sumter faculty hold terminal degrees from the following institutions:
- Bowling Green State University; Capital University; Case Western Reserve University; Christian Bible College; City University-London; East Tennessee State University; Georgia State University; Golden Gate University; Loyola University Chicago; Michigan State University; North Carolina State University; Purdue University; Stanford University; State University of New York; State University of New York at Binghamton; Texas Christian University; Tulane University; University of California Riverside; University of Delaware; University of Florida; University of Georgia; University of Kentucky; University of Maryland; University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; University of Missouri-Columbia; University of North Texas; University of Pittsburg; University of South Carolina; University of Tennessee; Virginia Polytechnical Institute & State University; Wayne State University & Western Michigan University
- Median annual salary of USC Sumter faculty is $51,257
- USC Sumter has 60 full-time staff members
- 17% of USC Sumter staff teach one or more courses each year in addition to their regular duties
- Median annual salary of USC Sumter staff is $31,359
The Campus
- 49.5 acres
- $22 million replacement cost of property and physical plant
- 236,000 square feet of heated space in eight permanent
- 120 offices and 75 classrooms, laboratories, and other instructional spaces
- Paved and lighted parking spaces for 700 vehicles, including 20 handicapped spaces
Economic Impact
- USC Sumter has a $7.6 million operating budget (81% in salaries and benefits)
- Grant expenditures in Research, Public Service & other for FY 2004 were approximately $600,000
- Grant expenditures in Scholarships for FY 2004 were $2.1 million
- Capital expenditures for the past ten years have totaled more than $4.6 million
- The Sumter Partnership of the USC Educational Foundation (SPUSCEF) gives guidance and direction to USC Sumter fund-raising programs and helps provide an additional source of income to the University so that it can better fulfill its mission. Charitable gifts allow the University to achieve a level of excellence within its programs and activities that would not be possible otherwise. More specifically SPOUSE oversees the University's $1.8 million endowments and provides additional resources for scholarships, professorships, emergency loans for students, faculty/staff development, art-related activities and recognition of outstanding employees
Campus Events & Programs Open to the Public
Late August -- Opening Convocation with guest speaker
Fall Semester -- Scholars' Tea, featuring a scholarly presentation by a USC Sumter professor
Fall Semester -- AAAS Talent Show
September through May -- Music concerts and shows featuring various artists
September through May -- Art exhibitions highlighting various artists in the USC Sumter galleries
November -- Annual Big Wednesday activities week before Carolina/Clemson football game
January -- Observances of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day with other community groups
March-- Math - Science Contest for high school juniors and seniors
Spring Semester -- Poetry Contest and readings featuring K-12 students
Spring Semester -- Multi-Cultural Celebratrion and covered dish dinner
Spring Semester -- Celebration of the Spoken Word spotlighting praise, poetry and story teller
April -- S.C. Junior Academy of Science Competition for middle school & high schools students
Mid May -- Commencement with guest speaker
June -- Summer Film Series with commentary & discussion
Year-round-- William J. Reynolds aerospace art collection in W. J. Reynolds Gallery
Year-round-- The USC Sumter Permanent Art Collection on display in various locations around the campus
Year-round-- Bookstore open featuring books and you favorite team merchandise
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