South Carolina State University

Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall function as a continuous planning and financial Committee of the Board, exercising general supervision of the finances of the University; shall review in advance the proposed budget for the succeeding year; and shall review in advance the proposed application for appropriations for the succeeding fiscal year in the light of overall University plans. Provide guidance to the University’s State and Federal Governmental relations program by defining an agenda and identifying strategies for implementation. It shall make reports to the Board at each meeting on all such matters occurring since the previous meeting.

Mr. Maurice G. Washington, Chair
Mr. Jonathan N. Pinson, Vice Chair
Col. (Ret.) John T. Bowden Jr., Secretary
Dr. John H. Corbitt
Mr. Reggie Gallant
Mr. Karl V. Green
Mrs. Martha Scott Smith

Resource Persons
Dr. George E. Cooper
Mr. John E. Smalls
Mr. Edwin Givens, Esq.
Dr. Kevin Rolle
Mrs. Charlene Johnson
Ms. Valerie Dinkins
Ms. Christine Glover
Ms. Erica Prioleau


Research, Economic Development and 1890 Programs
The Research, Economic Development and 1890 Committee shall consider and recommend policies governing 1890 Research and Extension for the purpose of ensuring fiscal accountability and building collaborations, partnerships and networks for enhanced outreach services to communities throughout South Carolina.


Mr. Karl V. Green, Chair
Mr. Charles H. Williams II, Vice Chair
Mrs. Linda Edwards-Duncan
Mr. Jonathan N. Pinson
Mr. Maurice G. Washington


Resource Persons
Dr. George E. Cooper
Mr. John Smalls
Mr. Edwin Givens, Esq.
Dr.  Leola Adams
Dr. Reinhardt Brown
Mr. Delbert Foster
Mr. Elbert Malone
Ms. Tokmeco L. James
Mr. Robert Phillips
Ms. Christine Glover



Academic Affairs and Faculty-Liaison Committee
The Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee shall consider the development of new programs, degrees, institutes and research for submission to the State Commission on Higher Education. It shall consider and make recommendations to the Board with respect to the naming of any academic centers, institutes, or other such programs. It shall report on all such matters to the Board from time to time with such recommendations as it may consider relevant to the achievement of the University’s goals of academic excellence.

Dr. John H. Corbitt, Chair
Mr. Earl A. Bridges Jr., Vice Chair
Col. (Ret.) John T. Bowden Jr.
Mr. Lumus Byrd Jr.
Mrs. Martha Scott Smith
Dr. M. Evelyn Fields

Resource Persons
Dr. George E. Cooper
Mr. John Smalls
Mr. Edwin Givens, Esq.
Dr. Richard Coe
Dr. Mary E. Cheeseboro
Mr. Deven Anderson



Athletics and Student Affairs Committee
The Athletics and Student Affairs Committee is charged with the formation, review, and approval of all policies affecting the intercollegiate activities of the University and shall be kept informed of all matters affecting these policies in order that it may make recommendations and reports to the Board and may ensure compliance with MEAC and NCAA rules and regulations. The Committee is also charged with all Board activities related to campus life for the students of SCSU to include admissions, financial aid, housing, campus police security, student activities and wellness programs.

Mr. Jonathan N. Pinson, Chair
Mrs. Linda Edwards-Duncan, Vice Chair
Dr. John H. Corbitt
Mr. Derrick Green


Resource Persons
Dr. George E. Cooper
Mr. John Smalls
Mr. Edwin Givens, Esq.
Mrs. Charlene Johnson
Dr. Kevin Rolle
Mr. Terrance Alridge
Mr. Robert Chatman
Dr. Carl Jones
Chief Gregory Harris
Mr. Charles Alexander
Ms. Pinky Carter
Mrs. Christine Glover
Ms. Erica Prioleau
Ms. Valerie Dinkins
Mr. Brantley Evans
Mr. Deven Anderson
Ms. Kristen Hill



Budget, Audit, Facilities and Grounds Committee
The Budget Audit, Facilities and Grounds Committee shall review and monitor the finance and fiscal policies and procedures of the University, its departments, and related entities; receive and evaluate reports and recommendations of inside and outside auditors; advise the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees of the financial status of the University, its departments, and related entities; and perform such studies of financial matters as the Executive Committee and Board of Trustees approve to better serve the needs of the University and the public. The Committee is also charged with the consideration of all Board matters relating to Campus Security and Safety, Buildings and Grounds of the University; its design and location of new buildings and maintenance, improvements or remodeling; the landscaping of the grounds, and all other matters having to do with physical care and preservation of the University’s physical plant, furniture, automobiles and equipment.

Mr.  Reggie Gallant, Chair
Mr. Lumus Byrd Jr., Vice Chair
Mr. Earl A. Bridges Jr.
Mr. Maurice G. Washington


Resource Persons
Dr. George E. Cooper
Mr. John Smalls
Mr. Edwin Givens, Esq.
Mr. Joseph Pearman
Dr. Kevin Rolle
Mrs. Christine Glover
Mr. Bill Clement
Mr. Charles Alexander
Ms. Erica Prioleau



Institutional Advancement, Marketing, PR, and Fundraising Committee
The Committee for Institutional Advancement, Marketing, Public Relations shall consider and recommend policies to govern fund-raising activities of the University and shall maintain continuous policy review over public affairs, public relations and alumni relations activities of the University. Maintain continual policy review over the image enhancement of the University including the institution’s publications, its graphic presentations and its electronic communications.

Mrs. Martha Scott Smith,  Chair
Mr. Reggie Gallant, Vice Chair
Col. (Ret.) John T. Bowden Jr.
Mr. Karl V. Green
Mr. Charles H. Williams II
Mr. Chuck Whipple
Mr. Samuel B. Glover
Ms. Patricia B. Lott
Mr. George K. Quick


Resource Persons
Dr. George E. Cooper
Mr. Edwin Givens, Esq.
Ms. Valerie Dinkins
Ms. Lillian Anderson
Ms. Erica Prioleau