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STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Senator J. Matthews
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Introduced in the Senate on March 6, 2018
Introduced in the House on March 7, 2018
Adopted by the General Assembly on March 7, 2018
Summary: Independent College and University Week
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3/6/2018 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence (Senate Journal-page 11) 3/7/2018 House Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence (House Journal-page 13)
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
TO RECOGNIZE AND EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION TO THE INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA DURING "INDEPENDENT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY WEEK," APRIL 9 THROUGH 13, 2018, AND "INDEPENDENT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY DAY," APRIL 6, 2018, AND TO HONOR THEM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN EDUCATING FUTURE LEADERS FOR OUR STATE AND NATION.
Whereas, serving more than thirty-three thousand students across our State, independent colleges and universities are dedicated to providing high quality, affordable post-secondary educational opportunities; and
Whereas, these institutions have established an unparalleled record of excellence in teaching, adapting to ever-evolving student needs, technological advances, and social trends, while providing a full range of educational experiences and career opportunities; and
Whereas, independent colleges and universities in the Palmetto State share a common commitment to promoting critical thinking and creativity by preparing students for full lives, productive careers, and active citizenship; and
Whereas, the organization that represents twenty of these institutions of higher learning, South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, has been a tireless advocate for sixty-five years and provides a voice for independent higher education in South Carolina; and
Whereas, the General Assembly expresses deep appreciation to all these excellent South Carolina institutions for their role in providing a superior, values-based education to students from all walks of life; and
Whereas, the General Assembly further encourages all South Carolinians to recognize our independent colleges and universities for their positive contributions in ensuring our State's continued status as a leader in higher education. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and express deep appreciation to the independent colleges and universities in South Carolina during "Independent College and University Week," April 9 through 13, 2018, and "Independent College and University Day," April 6, 2018, and honor them for their outstanding contributions in educating the future leaders of our State and Nation.
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