Graduation & Retention Network at USC

Save the date for this FREE Student Experience Project webinar!
Monday, March 23 (1-2 PM)
Get the Zoom link here: https://sc-edu.zoom.us/j/88954927596

Kick off CAREolina by hearing from faculty who are attuning their classrooms to students’ experiences. ✨

The Student Experience Project: Faculty Community and Growth Mindset, March 23, 1pm-2pm. This panel contains 4 faculty members spanning different schools and colleges at the University of South Carolina to discuss how they've engaged in a cohort or community of practice of faculty members for the student experience project.

https://ow.ly/MX3b50YuV2M

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Interdisciplinary Certificates are giving undergraduates a powerful edge—offering in-demand skills in AI Literacy, Data Analytics, Digital Studies, Project Leadership, and Strategic Communications, all with just four courses and no prerequisites. In this article, Shelley Dempsey, PhD and Angela C. Baum, PhD, share how these uniquely accessible certificates are helping students expand beyond their majors and graduate workforce-ready.

Discover how USC is redefining what it means to personalize your education—and why students are taking advantage: https://www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2026/02/02-undergraduate-certificate-programs.php


University of South Carolina College of Education

Understanding USC's undergraduate interdisciplinary certificates USC's undergraduate interdisciplinary certificates allow students to focus on skills their major may not cover and make them more prepared for careers after graduation. Take a look at certificates offered and learn more about how to pursue them.

USC faculty — this is worth your time! 🤙

Last semester, 23 of our peers participated in a Student Experience Project Community of Practice (CoP) through GARNET and the University of South Carolina Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE). Together, they examined student feedback, explored strategies to strengthen learning conditions, and implemented small, research-based practices that support self-efficacy, belonging, and student confidence.

👍The takeaway?
Meaningful impact doesn’t require a course redesign.

🏫 As Professor Juan Caicedo noted, SEP practices are easy to implement, respect the realities of higher education, and clearly communicate high expectations alongside a commitment to student success.

🎓 If you care about retention, graduation, and the day-to-day experiences of students in your classroom, I encourage you to read this article and consider getting involved in future SEP opportunities: https://lnkd.in/evutU_bz

🤝 Our collective efforts matter — and small changes can make a big difference.


University of South Carolina

College affordability doesn’t end with tuition, and for many students, hidden financial barriers can be the difference between dropping out and graduating.

Hear from graduation and retention experts from the University of South Carolina, Dr. Lara Lomicka Anderson and Dr. Shelley Dempsey, as they share how intentional, collaborative approaches to affordability can improve completion, advance equity, and ensure more students cross the finish line.

https://www.tippetskirby.com/podcast/episode/7f21a1a6/s3-e8-dr-lara-lomicka-anderson-and-dr-shelley-dempsey-bridging-the-financial-gap-affordability