UofSC Academic Advisors Weekly Update
February 14, 2022
Summer Tuition and Fees
Sent on behalf of the Bursar's Office
Summer 2022 tuition and fees will be made available on Self Service Carolina for registered students to view on April 15, 2022. The Summer 2022 tuition and fee payment deadline is 5pm on May 25, 2022, regardless of when the course begins.
Students who fail to pay their account balance in full or enroll in a payment plan by the payment deadline may have their summer class schedule cancelled for nonpayment.
Please direct students to the Bursar's Office at https://sc.edu/bursar/ for tuition and fee payment information.
2021 Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students
Sent on behalf of the University 101 Programs
All University of South Carolina – Columbia faculty, staff, and students are eligible for this award. The award recipient will receive a $1000 award and a plaque recognizing this exceptional achievement
Student Showcase - Discover UofSC
Sent on behalf of the Office of Undergraduate Research
•  Do you have a student engaged in innovative research, creative, or scholarly activities? 
•  Have you advised a student who has participated in a powerful service, leadership, or professional experience? 
•  Know a student who has done something interesting, exciting, intriguing, or unique?   
 
Discover UofSC is a system-wide showcase that brings together undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and medical scholars to present research, creative, and scholarly projects to the university community and beyond. More info below…
 
We would love to have you participate with us! How?
1) Get your students involved! Encourage them to register to present by Friday, March 4 by submitting an abstract or activity description: sc.edu/about/signature_events/discover_uofsc/registration/presenter_registration.php
2) Share the attached with your students and classes
3) Join us as a reviewer/judge or volunteer! Your participation is vital to the success of the day. Sign up here: sc.edu/about/signature_events/discover_uofsc/registration/index.php
 
Friday, April 22
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
 
Discover UofSC provides students (undergrads, graduate students, and post-docs) the opportunity to share what they have done with peers, faculty, staff, and the public. All UofSC campuses are invited to showcase students’ scholarly pursuits in and out of the classroom. Students present posters of their experiences or findings from:
    •  research, scholarly, & creative projects,
     •  internships and professional activities,
     •  leadership experiences,
     •  service-learning and community service, and
     •  national fellowship competitions.
 
For more information about Discover UofSC, and to register as a presenter, reviewer, or volunteer for the event, visit sc.edu/DiscoverUofSC.
9th Annual Virtual UofSC-System Advisors' Educational Conference
Sent on behalf of the University Advising Center
Registration: All faculty and staff academic advisors are encouraged to attend the 9th Annual Virtual UofSC-System Advisors' Educational Conference on Friday, February 18, 2022 via Blackboard Collaborate. The theme this year is “YOUofSC: The Impact YOU Make on Advising at Carolina.” Attendees must register online. 
Upcoming Advisor Training & Professional Development Opportunities
Sent on behalf of the University Advising Center
There are just a few events left this semester. Check out the Spring 2022 Advisor Training & PD Events Calendar to register to attend.

Below are the events happening in the next two weeks. Click on the event name to learn more & register:
  • 2/16 - DEI Dialogue for Advisors
  • 2/18 - UofSC-System Advisors' Conference
  • 2/21 - Be the Change you Wish to See: Fostering Resiliency in Advising
New Classes Added
New Classes are regularly added to the schedule. View a complete class listing on the 'New Classes Added' document.
Show your Appreciation!
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Recognize and show your appreciation for them through the Academic Advisor Appreciation program by submitting the online Academic Advisor Appreciation form.

Advisors who receive an AAA card are eligible to receive a gift card.
The Academic Advisor Spotlight recognizes the outstanding work of academic advisors, advising units, or advising support staff who contribute to academic advising efforts campus-wide.

Know an advisor or advising unit providing outstanding service to undergraduate students? Nominate an advisor for recognition in the next installment of the Advisor Spotlight.
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