Sevier Middle School Students Participate in the Jump Start Program

The Jump Start Program is a three year after school pilot program targeting 6th grade students at Sevier Middle School. The students involved in the program are interested in health professions. The Jump Start Program is a collaboration between Dr. Kevin Williams, Greenville Regional Education Center of Personal Pathways to Success, and Sevier Middle School. Dr. Kevin Williams of Gentle Dental Care serves as a member of the Greenville Regional Education Advisory Board. The objective of the program is to identify and increase the number of individuals from the under-represented population within the healthcare industry. Emphasis will be placed on the fields of dentistry and medicine.

Greenville RECAB Member Recognized for Excellence In The Classroom

Dr. Marianne Holland received the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. (SCICU) Excellence in Teaching Award for 2009. Dr. Holland was the recipient of the award representing North Greenville University. The award recognizes faculty from twenty independent institutions of higher education for their commitment and dedication to classroom teaching. The awards coincide with Independent Higher Education Week as proclaimed by Governor Mark Sanford and recognized by Concurrent Resolution of the South Carolina Senate and House of Representatives. To learn more about South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Inc., visit their website at http://www.scicu.org.

Demand Tec & BI-LO Charities 2009 Retail Challenge Scholarship Winners Announced

Students from Travelers Rest High School participated in the Demand Tec and BI-LO Charities 2009 Retail Challenge.

The Demand Tec Retail Challenge is a mathematically-oriented contest designed for high school seniors who are interested in learning how to apply math in the real world. Students played the role of a Retail Pricing Analyst and were provided with a business case study and relevant data. They analyzed the information and made inventory and pricing recommendations to maximize profit.