VITAL SIGNS....An Update from Alumni and Development Meet Monica Cromer Director of Development Monica Cromer joined the USC College of Nursing as the Director of Development in April 2012. Monica has a very busy position coordinating a comprehensive development program. This includes major gifts, Alumni and Donor Relations, guiding and directing the Partnership Board and collaborating with Central Development and University Directors of Development on Capital Campaign Initiatives. Prior to joining the College of Nursing staff, Monica was on the leadership team of the University of South Carolina Athletics Department for four years before being named their Director of Development, which she served as for two years. Monica spent twenty years in Charleston serving in various roles at her Alma Mater, the College of Charleston. She was the Executive Director of the Cougar Club in the Athletics Department. She also served as their Director of Development. She graduated from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Business Administration. Monica is married to Burke, a USC alum and former Gamecock baseball player; they have 2 children, son JD (11) and daughter Julia (8) and two dogs, Marti and Tomi. She is filled with joy and awe about her role as wife, mother and pet lover. Active in her community, she is a distinguished graduate of Leadership Charleston Class of 2002. She is a member of New Spring Church and serves as a Small Group Leader/Member. Pawmetto Lifeline Organization and Lake Murray Elementary School are two of her current favorite volunteer activities. The College of Nursing is excited to have Monica as our Director of Development. Monica says, “It is a natural fit for me because my mother was a nurse, who is now retired, and served in leadership roles during her career in Kershaw County. She instilled in me the respect and integrity of the nursing profession.”
Alumni Advocate for Carolina, Higher Education On Wednesday, February 6, 2013, nearly 300 students, alumni and supporters of the University of South Carolina converged at the State House in Columbia for the 10th annual Carolina Day at the State House to speak one on one with state legislators regarding legislative priorities affecting the university. The event is sponsored by My Carolina Alumni Association’s Carolina Action Network. Click here to read more and see photos from the event.
Ruth Seigler (BSN ‘64, MN ‘80) greets President Pastides and Jack Claypool, Executive Director of the My Carolina Alumni Association, at Carolina Day at the Statehouse.
Do you know an outstanding CON Alumnus? 2013 NOMINATION FORMS can be found here. The deadline for applications is May 30, 2013.