22 seek interim presidency of S.C. State
The search for an interim president for South Carolina State University moved forward on Friday when the 16-member screening committee met to consider 22 applicants for the position.The committee is made up of representatives from the board of trustees, the cabinet, the faculty and staff, alumni and students.
Acting Board Chairman John Corbitt asked the committee to come up with the top six candidates.
“The board wants three candidates to interview in person,” he said. “I am requesting that we identify the top six people in case somebody has dropped out,” he said.
Criteria:
The following criteria may be considered in South Carolina University’s search for an interim president:
1. Former/sitting president; or individual with extensive higher education administrative experience
2. Earned doctorate from a nationally recognized accredited institution
3. Experience in business, fiscal and budgetary management
4. Comprehensive experience in academia with an understanding of shared governance
5. Distinguished record of published articles in peer-reviewed journals
6. Demonstrated leadership in relationship building toward fundraising (planned giving and endowments)
7. Knowledgeable of SACS requirements and other accrediting bodies
8. Experienced visionary leader with tangible performance results
9. An appreciation of S.C. State’s distinctive culture and values, its special niche in higher education and an understanding of the mission of an 1890/research institution
10. Proven record in increasing student enrollment, retention and graduation rates
11. Effective listening and team-building skills
12. Ability to interact with a diverse group of constituents (board, faculty, staff, students, parents, community, alumni, state and federal governments, corporate executives and all other stakeholders)
13. Passionate about the university’s environment and commitment to a top-rated, healthy and safe educational experience
Boeing creates opportunities locally
As the North Charleston Boeing facility rolled out its long-awaited 787 Dreamliner Friday, local economic development and government officials said the ripple effects could be felt here.“It is a special day for the entire state,” Orangeburg County Development Commission Executive Director Gregg Robinson said. “It is a sign to the world that products like the Dreamliner, a state-of-the-art aviation product, can be made right here and that it can be done on time and under budget.”
The aircraft is the first completed at the $750 million plant that opened last year. Robinson said he expects to see more activity from Boeing suppliers now that the first plane has been built.
“Now you are really going to see some of the new opportunities coming to South Carolina,” Robinson said.
Robinson expressed his confidence that the Orangeburg County area will be a significant player in aerospace.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for I-95 and the entire region as a whole for us to capture a number of tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers,” he said.
In Orangeburg County, Zeus Industries is a Boeing supplier.