"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. "
- Romans 12:12
Honoring SWU retirees
On May 12, SWU recognized the service of three long-time employees who are retiring (from left): Dr. Keith Connor, professor of physical education (1969-2015); Joan Crain, secretary for the Alumni Office (1996-2014); and Nancy Boone, accounts payable secretary (1981-1985, 1996-2015).
President Todd Voss congratulated Connor, Crain and Boone, and each received a SWU captain’s chair. Also, a portrait of Dr. Connor was unveiled.
Human Services alumni receive master’s degrees
TJ Rumler, Ann Simmons and John Faubert, all SWU human services students in the AGS program, graduated recently from USC with their master’s degrees in social work.
Rumler is a December ’11 AGS graduate, and Simmons and Faubert are December ’12 AGS graduates. All studied in the same Greenville cohort. Rumler and Faubert passed the state licensure exam by the National Association for Social Workers.
Another AGS human services student, Pam Poole (’11), received her master’s degree in counseling from Capella University. Also, Sgt. Lisa Williams (’12) of the Seneca Police Dept., received her master’s degree in criminal justice from Walden University. Johanna Harwood (’14), a student in one of the Greenville cohorts, received her master’s in human services from Liberty University.
Currently there are several human services alumni enrolled in master’s degree programs at SWU, as well as at North Greenville, Webster and Liberty universities.
Congratulations!
Cody Thomas, assistant director of marketing, earned his master of fine arts in web design and new media from the Academy of Art University. Thomas is a 2007 SWU graduate.
Vacations
For 12-month employees, remember that your vacation leave should be used by June 30, the end of our employment/fiscal year. Please work with your supervisor to schedule this time off. Research shows that employees and the organizations they work for benefit when earned vacation time is taken. We all have to recharge so that we can return to work refreshed and reenergized!
Holiday Schedule
Memorial Day – Monday, May 25
Independence Day – Friday, July 3
‘Lead like Jesus’ at SWU North Augusta
Lead Like Jesus will hold an Encounter/Training Session at SWU’s North Augusta learning center, 802 East Martintown Rd., Suite 101, May 29 and 30. Encounter is a one-day leadership development workshop based on the greatest leader of all time, Jesus. Unlike other leadership tools and programs, Encounter offers a unique perspective on how to become an effective and respected leader. While other programs focus on management tactics and habitual change, Lead Like Jesus focuses on the most important part of leadership, you. The training will include everything needed to facilitate an 8-Hour Leadership Encounter: For details or to rsvp, call 1-800-383-6890. You can also download this flyer.
Summer camps at SWU
June & July | Summer Athletic Camps and Clinics
SWU offers a variety of boys' and girls' summer camp experiences for various age groups. Sports include basketball, baseball, softball, soccer and volleyball. Read more>>
June 23-27 | Summer Jazz Camp
The 15th annual SWU Summer Jazz Experience is a friendly yet fulfilling and fast-paced three days spent with incredible clinicians in a great setting. Read more>>
Business Academy Series
The next Business Academy Series at SWU's North Augusta learning center takes place May 20 with the topic Social Media and How It Affects Your Business. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP must be made by contacting the North Augusta Chamber at (803) 279-2323.
Jason Norton, regional director - North Augusta learning center, attended the AM Connection hosted by the North Augusta Chamber, presenting social media practices as the topic. If you haven't visited the North Augusta Facebook page yet, click here and "like" it.
Athletics News
Construction moving along
A runner goes by as a concrete pad starts to take shape at the press box beside the Joe R. Gilbert Track and Field facility. Next, bleachers will be constructed, surrounding the front and sides of the press box.
Watson takes job with NCAA
SWU Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance Jeff Watson is moving on to the NCAA. Watson has been with SWU since October 2012 and will now serve the national office as the assistant director of academics and membership affairs. Read more>>
SWU in search of Director of Compliance
A national search is underway to find a candidate who will organize and administer the Athletics Department’s National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) compliance program. Read more>>
