Independent Colleges Day at the State House, April 9, 2014

More than 100 students and staff from SCICU member colleges and universities visited the State House on April 9 to personally thank the members of the General Assembly for their support of the Tuition Grant program. Students met with their hometown representatives and senators. They also heard from Sen. Darrell Jackson of Columbia who was honored as the 2014 SCICU Legislative Champion.

The State of South Carolina and Gov. Nikki Hayley recognize the week of April 7-11, 2014 as Independent College and University Week and April 9, 2014 as Independent College and University Day.

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SCICU President & CEO, Mike LeFever, presents Senator Darrell Jackson with the SCICU Legislative Champion Award for 2014

Senator Jackson, alumnus from Benedict College and CIU, speaks to the students concerning the positive impact independent colleges had on his life and character

Furman students with Senator Jackson

SCICU President & CEO, Mike LeFever, addresses the students at the closing rally on the State House steps that afternoon

Dr. Doyle Boggs, Wofford’s Assoc. V.P. for Marketing and Communications, is presented a service award from SCICU President & CEO Mike LeFever.

CSU Students with Senator Jackson

Dr. Doyle Boggs, Wofford’s Assoc. V.P. for Marketing and Communications, was honored for over 20 years of service and participation in the Day at the State House. He is honored as SCICU’s adviser emeritus for the event.

Erskine Students with Senator Jackson

Eddie Shannon (SCICU Executive Vice President), Dr. Doyle Boggs (Wofford’s Assoc. VP - Marketing/Communications), and Mike LeFever ( SCICU President & CEO)