UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Success Stories

For almost 40 years, the University of South Carolina has been influential in preparing graduates for professional careers in higher education. Take a look at what some of our first year students, second year students, and recent graduates have to say about the Higher Education and Student Affairs graduate program at the University of South Carolina.

"I chose the University of South Carolina because of the institution's dedication to practical education. The work experience greatly enhances an already strong academic curriculum. The Higher Education and Student Affairs program at USC encompasses a proven formula for success."

Roland Bullard
B.A. Florida Atlantic University

"The Higher Education and Student Affairs program at USC has prepared me well for a career in Higher Education. Attending the Graduate Assistant Recruitment Program (GARP) allowed me the opportunity to interview for assistantships, meet professors, and interact with my peers. My graduate assistantship has been a 'hands-on' experience and has exposed me to a wide variety of areas within Student Development. Through GARP, my academics, and my assistantship, I now have a better idea as to what areas to explore when I begin my job search."

Dorothy Livesay
B.S. Meredith College

"I was first drawn to the University of South Carolina because of the emphasis placed on practical experience. GARP gave me the opportunity to interact with the faculty, and discover first hand the overall quality of the Master's program."

David Rielley
B. A. Saint Louis University

"The program at USC truly prepared me for my professional career. In my everyday interactions with students, I draw from the foundation of my philosophical and theoretical knowledge through my course work. Because the USC community encouraged me to volunteer in a number of different areas within the division of student affairs, I was able to gain a generalist perspective on higher education while deciding on my career focus."

Elizabeth A. McCormack
Director of Undergraduate Advisement and Recruitment, College of Nursing
The University of South Carolina
M.Ed. Student Personnel Services, University of South Carolina

Carolina Alumni

The Higher Education and Student Affairs graduate program at the University of South Carolina has prepared more than 1,000 graduates for professional careers in higher education. USC alumni are employed at hundreds of institutions throughout the United States. Graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects and successfully find jobs throughout the United States in a wide variety of positions and employment settings. The following positions are representative of those gained by recent graduates:

Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs, Carnegie Mellon University
Associate Vice President for Development, Methodist College
Associate Dean of Students, The University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Assistant Director of Student Activities, Virginia Commonwealth University
Greek Advisor, Colorado College
Coordinator of Student Activities, The George Washington University
Associate Director of Admissions and Orientation, The University of Texas-Arlington
Resident Hall Director, The University of Arizona
Director of Orientation and Commuter Student Services, Boston University

More established alumni have held the following positions:

President, Saint Paul's College
President, Salem College
Vice President for Student Affairs, Eastern Kentucky University
Vice President for Student Affairs, Furman University
Vice President for Student Affairs, The University of Toledo
Director of Enrollment Management, The University of South Carolina
Director of Student Life, The University of Miami
Director of Residence Life, Allegheny College