THIS WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA The South Carolina General Assembly is on furlough until Tuesday, April 14.
S.171 (Stipends for Student Athletes) was carried over by the Higher Education Subcommittee of the Senate Education Committee. If enacted, the bill would provide up to $5,000 each school year for student athletes (football and men's and women's basketball) who maintain at least a 2.0 grade-point average. In order to receive the stipend, student athletes would have to graduate and complete a financial literacy course. The amount paid out would not exceed the cost of attending the school. Stephanie Ellison, Associate Athletic Director for Compliance Services, testified on Clemson University's behalf.
The State Budget Process The full Senate Finance Committee is scheduled to begin work on the budget the week of April 13.
Detailed information on Clemson's 2015 state legislative and budget priorities for FY 2015-16 may be found at these links:
BILLS OF INTEREST The Clemson University Governmental Affairs office is monitoring several bills that have potential impact on Clemson. A complete listing of these bills may be found here. Click on the bill number for a description of the legislation, along with the bill's current status.
CLEMSON ON CAPITOL HILL The United States Congress has been on Easter recess since March 30. They will return in session on April 13.
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce hosted "Washington Night in South Carolina" featuring members of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation Tuesday, March 31.
FYI Dr. Richard C. Sutton resigned as Executive Director of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education on Friday, April 3. Dr. Sutton served as the Executive Director of the Commission for two years. Julie Carullo, Deputy Director, will serve initially as the Commission's interim executive director during the transition.
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