SCACE Meeting Highlights

2004-2005

Officers and Board Members 2004 - 2005:

President Bernice Bryant, Westinghouse Savannah River Company

President-Elect Meredith Mims McTigue, Clemson University

Vice President Allison Brown-Owens, University of South Carolina Aiken

Secretary Hart Hayden, Midlands Technical College

Treasurer Greg Habib, Trident Technical College

Past President Brent Stewart, The Citadel

Board Member Dwight Bailey, South Carolina State University

Board Member Linda Robinson, College of Charleston

Board Member Jane Locke, Medical University of South Carolina

Board Member Whitely Boyd (Moretti), Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Committee Chairs:

Historian Boyce Cox, College of Charleston

Membership Heather Reyes, University of South Carolina

Newsletter Allison Wooten, Lander University

Programs/Activities:

The Association year began on July 29, 2004 with the SCACE Summer Board Retreat at the Renaissance Hotel in Charleston, SC. An annual evaluation and planning session was led by Bernice Bryant along with a review of the association’s by-laws and Board Position descriptions. The Mission Statement, the 2003-2004 SWOT analysis and Short-Term/Long-Term goals were discussed and planning for the Summer/Fall and Winter/Spring Drive-Ins and Annual Conference began.

A Fall Drive-In Workshop was held on September 29, 2004 at the Center of Excellence of Technology, Midlands Technical College, NE Campus, in Columbia, SC. Following breakfast and an opening welcome, Bernice Bryant and Brent Stewart co-moderated a panel of experts in exploring various partnerships between higher education and South Carolina government as a way of revitalizing the SC economy. Panelists included: Dr. Andrew Sorenson, President, University of South Carolina; Dr. Barry Russell, President, Midlands Technical College; Ms. Clare Morris, Director of Communications, SC Department of Commerce; Mr. Neil Richards, President, HunterStone, Inc. A tour of the Center and lunch were followed by a SCACE Board meeting and a Conference Committee meeting.

Winter Drive-In was hosted by Nestle USA, Prepared Foods Division in Gaffney, SC on January 20, 2004. Following registration and a breakfast, Mr. Pat Emrich, Factory Manager, provided an overview of the facility operations. Participants were then divided into small groups and given an extensive tour of the plant. Lunch was provided by Nestle followed by a brief SCACE Board meeting and a Conference Committee meeting.

The Annual Conference was held at the Francis Marion Motel in Charleston, SC on April 27-29, 2005. The theme for the conference was “Tools of the Trade: Trends, Technology & Training”. The conference opened with a welcome and keynote address by Mayor Joseph Riley, Mayor of the City of Charleston, who discussed future trends and opportunities for Charleston and for municipal governments. Bobby Pearce, former Chairman of the regional board of business executives involved in technology and knowledge-based businesses called ThinkTEC, presented a session concerned with “Accelerating the Growth of High-Tec and Knowledge-Based Business in the Charleston Region”. Two breakout sessions entitled “Career development Facilitator Training (CDF)” and “Legal Issues in Experiential Education” completed the afternoon programs. “The Future of Employee Selection Procedures” was presented by Richard Davis of the McClain Group as the opening session for the second day of the conference. Breakout sessions covered the following topics: “Hiring Trends”, “The dual role of performance manager and mentor”, “Serving the future entrepreneur”, and “Electronic Portfolios”. The luncheon speaker, Ernie Passailaigue, discussed the “South Carolina Lottery and How it Works for South Carolina”. Two breakout sessions entitled “Recruiting Practices Shop Talk: What I Wish You Did…” and “Global Strategies: International Employment for American Students” completed the day. Janis Allen of Performance Leadership Consulting presented the keynote address on the final day of the conference entitled “You can Make or Break My Day”.

The Annual Business Meeting held on April 29 at the end of the conference closed out the year. A new slate of officers, board members, and committee chairs were presented and elected. The past officers, board, and conference leaders were thanked and recognized for their service to the association. The Unsung Hero Award was presented to Jane Locke, the Honorary Lifetime Member Award was presented to Boyce Cox, and Special Recognition and Appreciation for Support given to the Organization awards were presented to Dwight Bailey and Allison Brown-Owens.

Newly Elected Officers and Board Members 2005 – 2006:

President Meredith Mims-McTigue, Clemson University

President Elect Whitley Boyd, Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Vice President Deborah Herman, Clemson University

Past President Bernice Bryant, Westinghouse Savannah River Company

Treasurer David Sargent, Clemson University

Secretary Hart Hayden, Midlands Technical College

Board Member Dean Campbell, Michelin North America

Board Member Dan Garrison, Milliken

Board Member John Baker, Furman University

Board Member Heather Reyes, University of South Carolina

Committee Chairs:

Historian Tom Injaychock, Winthrop University

Membership Amanda Black, Winthrop University

Newsletter Allison Wooten, Lander University

Submitted by: Boyce Cox, Historian

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	2004-2005 Officers and Board Members 2004 - 2005: President Bernice Bryant, Westinghouse Savannah River Company President-Elect Meredith Mims McTigue, Clemson University Vice President Allison Brown-Owens, University of South Carolina Aiken Secretary Hart Hayden, Midlands Technical College Treasurer Greg Habib, Trident Technical College Past President Brent Stewart, The Citadel Board Member Dwight Bailey, South Carolina State University Board Member Linda Robinson, College of Charleston Board Member Jane Locke, Medical University of South Carolina Board Member Whitely Boyd (Moretti), Enterprise Rent-A-Car Committee Chairs: Historian Boyce Cox, College of Charleston Membership Heather Reyes, University of South Carolina Newsletter Allison Wooten, Lander University Programs/Activities: The Association year began on July 29, 2004 with the SCACE Summer Board Retreat at the Renaissance Hotel in Charleston, SC. An annual evaluation and planning session was led by Bernice Bryant along with a review of the association’s by-laws and Board Position descriptions. The Mission Statement, the 2003-2004 SWOT analysis and Short-Term/Long-Term goals were discussed and planning for the Summer/Fall and Winter/Spring Drive-Ins and Annual Conference began. A Fall Drive-In Workshop was held on September 29, 2004 at the Center of Excellence of Technology, Midlands Technical College, NE Campus, in Columbia, SC. Following breakfast and an opening welcome, Bernice Bryant and Brent Stewart co-moderated a panel of experts in exploring various partnerships between higher education and South Carolina government as a way of revitalizing the SC economy. Panelists included: Dr. Andrew Sorenson, President, University of South Carolina; Dr. Barry Russell, President, Midlands Technical College; Ms. Clare Morris, Director of Communications, SC Department of Commerce; Mr. Neil Richards, President, HunterStone, Inc. A tour of the Center and lunch were followed by a SCACE Board meeting and a Conference Committee meeting. Winter Drive-In was hosted by Nestle USA, Prepared Foods Division in Gaffney, SC on January 20, 2004. Following registration and a breakfast, Mr. Pat Emrich, Factory Manager, provided an overview of the facility operations. Participants were then divided into small groups and given an extensive tour of the plant. Lunch was provided by Nestle followed by a brief SCACE Board meeting and a Conference Committee meeting. The Annual Conference was held at the Francis Marion Motel in Charleston, SC on April 27-29, 2005. The theme for the conference was “Tools of the Trade: Trends, Technology & Training”. The conference opened with a welcome and keynote address by Mayor Joseph Riley, Mayor of the City of Charleston, who discussed future trends and opportunities for Charleston and for municipal governments. Bobby Pearce, former Chairman of the regional board of business executives involved in technology and knowledge-based businesses called ThinkTEC, presented a session concerned with “Accelerating the Growth of High-Tec and Knowledge-Based Business in the Charleston Region”. Two breakout sessions entitled “Career development Facilitator Training (CDF)” and “Legal Issues in Experiential Education” completed the afternoon programs. “The Future of Employee Selection Procedures” was presented by Richard Davis of the McClain Group as the opening session for the second day of the conference. Breakout sessions covered the following topics: “Hiring Trends”, “The dual role of performance manager and mentor”, “Serving the future entrepreneur”, and “Electronic Portfolios”. The luncheon speaker, Ernie Passailaigue, discussed the “South Carolina Lottery and How it Works for South Carolina”. Two breakout sessions entitled “Recruiting Practices Shop Talk: What I Wish You Did…” and “Global Strategies: International Employment for American Students” completed the day. Janis Allen of Performance Leadership Consulting presented the keynote address on the final day of the conference entitled “You can Make or Break My Day”. The Annual Business Meeting held on April 29 at the end of the conference closed out the year. A new slate of officers, board members, and committee chairs were presented and elected. The past officers, board, and conference leaders were thanked and recognized for their service to the association. The Unsung Hero Award was presented to Jane Locke, the Honorary Lifetime Member Award was presented to Boyce Cox, and Special Recognition and Appreciation for Support given to the Organization awards were presented to Dwight Bailey and Allison Brown-Owens. Newly Elected Officers and Board Members 2005 – 2006: President Meredith Mims-McTigue, Clemson University President Elect Whitley Boyd, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Vice President Deborah Herman, Clemson University Past President Bernice Bryant, Westinghouse Savannah River Company Treasurer David Sargent, Clemson University Secretary Hart Hayden, Midlands Technical College Board Member Dean Campbell, Michelin North America Board Member Dan Garrison, Milliken Board Member John Baker, Furman University Board Member Heather Reyes, University of South Carolina Committee Chairs: Historian Tom Injaychock, Winthrop University Membership Amanda Black, Winthrop University Newsletter Allison Wooten, Lander University Submitted by: Boyce Cox, Historian Back
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