South University confers 175 degrees on June 19
Friday, June 18, 2010
South University will confer degrees on 175 students on Saturday, June 19, at 2:00 p.m. at the Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia. Frank Fusco, executive director of the South Carolina Budget and Control Board, will deliver the commencement address. Degrees will be awarded at the associate, bachelor’s, or master’s levels in ten programs, including business administration, information technology, healthcare administration, medical assisting, professional counseling, criminal justice and more.
In addition to diplomas, the university will award 14 outstanding graduate awards. Graduates are selected by Program Directors based on a variety of criteria including academic success and contribution to the program.
“Seeing South University students become graduates is a moving and memorable experience, no matter how many commencements I attend,” said Brad Kauffman, president of South University. “I am impressed with the Class of 2010. Each of these graduates has had to make tough choices to stay in school, and earning their degrees demonstrates a high-level of commitment.”
About Frank Fusco
Mr. Fusco has nearly four decades of experience as an auditor and staff member in the legislative and executive branches specializing in state budget and finance. His career has been distinguished by his commitment to continuous quality improvement and organizational performance excellence. In 2005, he received the prestigious Milliken Medal of Quality from the South Carolina Quality Forum for demonstrating leadership, innovation, and outstanding achievement in the implementation of quality systems. In 2009, Mr. Fusco was elected to the National Baldrige Foundation Board. He serves on the Advisory Committee for the South Carolina Governor’s Quality Award, and he is a member of the South Carolina Government Improvement Network Board. He is a graduate of Florida Southern College and a veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps.
About South University
Established in 1899, South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population. South University offers educational programs
at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels with campuses located in Columbia, S.C.; Montgomery, Ala.; Richmond and Virginia Beach, Va.; Savannah, Ga.; and Tampa and West Palm Beach, Fla. Further information on South University is available at www.southuniversity.edu.