South Carolina Commission on Higher Education

The meeting agenda focused on updates regarding the SC Military Credit for Prior Learning (M-CPL) program, including information on the M-CPL Website. Key discussion items included next steps involving collaboration between SCDVA Regional Integration Officers (RIOs) and the SC M-CPL Advisory Board, planning for a Virtual Orientation (PHASE 0), defining PHASE I (Self-Paced ACE Engage for awarding credits), and the statewide Kick-Off Opening Session (PHASE II) scheduled for April 17, 2026. Action items included securing volunteers for a student panel, and addressing the new 2026 SC M-CPL Institution Survey. Updates were also provided based on the 2023 Survey Results, detailing the top five disciplines military/veteran students graduated in. Future planning involved discussing Regional Workshops for 2026-2027 across various South Carolina regions.

The meeting agenda included introductions, updates on the SC Military Credit for Prior Learning (M-CPL) program including the M-CPL Website, and a presentation from a guest speaker from Google Public Sector. Key discussion points involved next steps for the Advisory Board, such as collaboration opportunities with SCDVA Regional Integration Officers (RIOs) for Professional Development, details regarding PHASE 0 (Virtual Orientation on 3/6/26) and PHASE I (Self-Paced ACE Engage Micro-Courses), and the PHASE II Kick-Off Opening Session scheduled for April 17, 2026. Action items included soliciting volunteers for a student panel, and addressing the SC MCPL 2026 Survey. Updates on 2023 survey results and future Regional Workshops for 2026-2027 were also presented.

The key discussions focused on reports and updates related to South Carolina teacher recruitment and retention initiatives. Updates were provided on the South Carolina Program for the Recruitment and Retention of Minority Teachers (SC-PRRMT), detailing enrollment figures for Fall 2025 (78 participants), loan disbursements, and placement rates, noting that 92 percent of graduates are placed in South Carolina public schools. An overview of the African American Teacher Loan Program was also presented. The committee reviewed and approved the revised Student Services Committee Charter, updating membership following program restructuring. There was a report from the Undergraduate Student Body President of Clemson University offering student perspectives and suggestions for improving higher education in the state.

The key discussion topics for this meeting include introductions, the Chair's Report from the Undergraduate Student Body President of Clemson University, and consideration for approval of a revision to the Committee on Student Services Charter. The committee will also receive the Quarter 4 and Annual Report for the SC Program for the Recruitment and Retention of Minority Teachers, including an update on the African American Teacher Loan Report.

The meeting agenda focuses on the Scholarship Enhancement Eligibility Review (SEER) process. Key discussion topics under Program Review include reviews for specific programs: Anderson University's BS Community and Public Health, College of Charleston's BA/AB General Engineering and BS Industrial Engineering, and Presbyterian College's Public Health program. The agenda also allocates time for Old Business and New Business.