"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. "
- Romans 12:12
Learning to lead like Jesus
Left: Phyllis Hendry, CEO of Lead Like Jesus and a SWU alumna from the North Augusta Learning Center, speaks during Encounter, a one-day leadership development workshop based on the greatest leader of all time, Jesus. Right: SWU business professors Kelli Horne, Bill Raynor, Lee Kizer and Deb Eischen listen intently to the presentation. Charlotte Houke, Becky Lam, Jason Norton, and the rest of the North Augusta staff facilitated the connection between SWU and Lead Like Jesus, a global leadership development organization presenting a Christ-focused leadership model that transforms people as leaders.
Master’s degree at SWU focuses on leadership
Starting this fall, SWU will offer a degree program with a focus on leadership practices for current and aspiring leaders in a variety of organizations. The master of science in management and leadership (MSML) degree program will be offered both online and on-site at the Central campus and learning centers across South Carolina. Read more>>
Radio show to feature SWU
Jason Norton, regional director at the North Augusta learning center, will be interviewed on the Buzz on Biz radio show June 11 at 12:30. Here’s a link to listen online.
Congratulations!
Anna Elizabeth Atcheson was born April 23 to Joe (’06) and Elizabeth Payseur Atcheson (’06). Anna is pictured with her parents and proud big brother, Carter. She is the granddaughter of Marty and Ruth Atcheson.
Bennett Timothy Budd was born at 9:29 June 3 to TJ and Hannah Budd, weighing 8 lbs. 5 oz. and measuring 20.5 in. Mom and baby are doing great! TJ is SWU’s sports information director.
Congratulations to Kent ('07) and Joy Ellison on the birth of Everett Ellison May 6. Everett is 8 lbs. and 21 inches. Kent is a computer support specialist in IT.
Matt Large, a 2012 math education graduate, has been named head baseball coach at Wade Hampton High School in Greenville County.
Dr. Jonathan Watts (SWU '74), director of religious studies at Snead State Community College, served as their commencement speaker. Watts is an Oxford Foundation Fellow and was recognized in 2012 by his alma mater, SWU, with the Professional Excellence Award in Education. Read more>>
Updates from HR
Janelle Palomo has been promoted to leave of absence officer/internal auditor within the Office of Financial Aid effective June 8. Palomo is a 2011 SWU graduate and worked in Financial Aid while a student before being hired on part-time. For the past three-and-a-half years, she has served as a full-time financial aid associate. Please join us in congratulating Janelle on this new appointment.
Kaitlin Messick, who graduated this May from SWU with a BS in psychology, has been hired as the new general manager of Blue Hill Coffee & Tea. If you’ve been a frequent visitor to Blue Hill, then Messick is very familiar to you as she served as a barista while a student. Congratulations, Kaitlin!
Rachael Blank and Sarah Walsh will be joining SWU’s Athletic Department as athletic trainer interns for 2015-2016. These appointments are the result of a nationwide search and this is the second year of SWU’s athletic trainer intern program. Blank received her BA in athletic training in May from Azusa Pacific University in California (she is from Oregon), and Walsh earned her BS in athletic training from Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois (she is from Florida). Welcome to SWU, Rachael and Sarah!
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
Independence Day – Friday, July 3
Verizon discount
After working with Verizon, we have been able to secure an 18 percent discount for employees who have their phone service through Verizon Wireless and are the primary account holder. Download the attached flyer to find out how to receive this discount. Please note: The email registration process listed on the flyer won't work because SWU shares that domain with both students and staff. Employees must use the pay-stub option through either Verizon’s website, or at one of their corporate retail stores. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Rhonda Bracken at extension 5020.
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>>
Athletics News
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>>
