SPARTANBURG METHODIST COLLEGE
Happenings — Wilkerson Assumes Bainbridge Presidency
Sworn In
Dr. Thomas A. Wilkerson, who has served as Vice President for Academic Affairs at SMC since 1997, was named President of Bainbridge College in Bainbridge, Ga. Wilkerson assumed the presidency at Bainbridge July 1. Dr. Mark Gibbs, Professor of Religion, is currently serving as Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs while the search proceeds for a new VP.
Erin Gainey was sworn in as president of the Student Government Association during Convocation, held September 14 at Camak Auditorium. Pictured from left: Liz Patterson, SMC Trustee; President Teague; Gainey; and Dr. Arthur Hartzog, Dean of Students. A group of SMC students traveled to Columbia April 20 for University Day, organized by SCICU (South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities). While at the Statehouse the college representatives were welcomed by Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer (center). Pictured from left are Carolyn Sparks, Assistant Dean of Financial Aid; Catie Mahanes of Moore; Addam Willingham of Greenwood; Stephanie Raines of Pickens; Bauer; John Johnson of Hartsville; Danny Philbeck, Vice President for Enrollment Management; and Farran Fry of Little River. Gov. Mark Sanford proclaimed April 20 as “Independent Colleges and Universities Day.” Representatives of various colleges came to Columbia to say “thank you” to legislators across the state for supporting higher education opportunities for students to attend a private college in South Carolina. These opportunities, Philbeck adds, are made possible through legislative support of the S.C. Tuition Grants Program. SMC is one of 20 member institutions of SCICU. More than 31,000 students are served by independent colleges and universities located throughout the Palmetto State.
SMC Participates in University Day
LEFT: Members of the SMC Troubadours sang the National Anthem just before the opening Kickoff of the Wofford Terriers' season opener Sept. 3 against Georgetown (Ky.). BELOW: The Troubadours performed during Convocation Sept. 14 at Camak Auditorium.
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