2024 Conference
When: Aug. 1-2
Where: The Aspire & Advance conference will be taking place in various locations within the Close-Hipp building
on campus, including the Belk Auditorium and University Conference Center. The address
for the Close-Hipp building is 1705 College Street.
- The conference theme, "Aspire and Advance," offers something for everyone, and all division staff members and graduate students are encouraged to attend.
- The keynote address, as well as some concurrent sessions, will be offered on both days of the conference to allow staff to choose the times that are most convenient for them.
Conference Topics
- Professional Development
- Personal Development
- Technology
Keynote Address
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford will share her experience "Developing a Championship Mindset" in the keynote address of this summer's Student Affairs and Academic Support professional development conference.
Rutherford will describe her journey from homeless teen to University of South Carolina student athlete to history-making public official.