Heart andsoul - Columbia College

(Acacia Bamberg ’95)
Mr. and Mrs. G. DuPre Sanders Jr.
Ardis Savory
Thomas M. Savory
School Cuts Screening and
Embroidery Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon D. Schreck
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Schreck
Bernadette Scott
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Scott
Dr. Louise T. Scott
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Seegars
Marguerite W. Seigler
Barry A. Shapiro
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Shaw
Mr. and Mrs. C. Bruce Shealy
Robert J. Sheheen
Douglas B. Sheorn
Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Simpson III
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sinaiko
Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals
Julieta M. Slater
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Slattery
(Jenny McCulloch ’74)
Nancy D. Slocum
Mr. and Mrs. Brian T. Smith
Mrs. C. Conrad Smith Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Smith II
Robert Smith
Dr. and Mrs. Selden K. Smith
(Dorothy Gasque ’61)
Mr. and Mrs. Selden K. Smith Jr.
Helen B. Smoak and Earl Fischer
South Carolina Democratic Party
Reverend R. Wright Spears
Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Springs III
Marjorie Spruill
Jemme B. Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stitt
Sally R. Strachan
Reverend and Mrs. George E. Strait
Dr. and Mrs. William Strohecker
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Sullivan Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander C. Sutton III
Mr. and Mrs. T. Henry Suydam
Paul G. Taylor
Brad A. Teal
Bryan M. Thomas
Marjorie T. Thrasher
Andrew E. Torrence Sr.
Jean M. Trice
Gloria S. Tupper
Dorothy Cole Turbeville
United Way of the Midlands
Margaret “Meg” Utsey
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Utsey
(Margaret Wannamaker ’75)
Claude R. Vaughn Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Delton A. Vereen
(Carrie Westlund ’97)
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Waddell
Margaret Wallace
Dr. and Mrs. David F. Watson Jr.
(Gail Gulledge ’73)
Dr. John T. Watson
Janet S. Welch
Kim Wellman
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Whitmire
(Gaye Wright ’69)
Bruce T. Williams
Mary B. Williams
Barbara H. Wilson
Fayrene Sturgis Wilson
Frank C. Wilson Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Reginald D. Wilson Jr.
(Paula Brafford ’74)
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne K. Wilson
Dr. and Mrs. Warren Wilson
The Woman’s Club of Columbia
Women in Philanthropy
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Wood
Mr. and Mrs. J. Hubert Wood Jr.
(Patricia Stone ’64)
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Woods III
(Margaret Best ’59)
J. P. Wright Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. John W. Yarbrough
Sally Young
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin K. Younts
(Dollie Isgett ’51)
Barbara Zia
Scott F. Zimmerman
SOUTH CaROliNa
iNdEPENdENT
COllEgES aNd
UNiVERSiTiES
South Carolina Independent Colleges and
Universities provides support to its member
colleges. Gifts and grants from corporations,
foundations, and individuals are distributed to
member colleges by a formula method and by
specific designations to particular institutions.
Paul M. Aitchison
Alwinell Foundation
David Ames
The Arkwright Foundation
AT&T
Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company
Bank of America Matching
Gifts Program
The Bank of South Carolina
The Barnet Foundation
Henry E. Barton Jr.
Mary Rainey Belser
Charlotte J. Berry
Michael R. Brenan
Malissa M. Burnette
Byrd Family Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Cannon
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Coker
Russell D. Cook
Dargan Foundation
Diamond Hill Plywood Co.
Dickson Foundation Inc.
Fred F. DuBard III
Eastman Chemical Company
Foundation
Elliott Davis LLC
James B. Epting
Sara B. Fisher
Elizabeth A. Fleming
GMK Associates Inc. Foundation
Walter R. Griffin
John V. Griffith
Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc.
Hartness International Charitable Fund
Hartsville Oil Mill
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A.
Jon D. Holmes
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Horn
d O N O R S
Jairy C. Hunter Jr.
Jackson Family Donor Advised Fund
Jolley Foundation
William H. Jones
Kohler Company
Sameul J. Konduros
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Landrith
Hugh C. Lane Jr.
Michael G. LeFever
Joab M. Lesesne Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Laine Ligon Sr.
John F. Lomax
The Maddrey Foundation
The Malloy Foundation
Earl L. Mayo Jr.
Kathleen C. McKinney
The McNair Law Firm Foundation
B.C. Moore Foundation
NAICUSE
NBSC
Norfolk Southern Foundation
Phifer/Johnson Foundation
Philip L. Van Every Foundation
Post & Courier Foundation
John C. Ramsey
Luns C. Richardson
Ann Robinson
Randall T. Ruble
The C.F. Sauer Company
Sealevel Systems Incorporated
Cleveland L. Sellers Jr.
Edward M. Shannon III
Minor M. Shaw
Walter D. Shealy III
David E. Shi
Showa Denko Carbon Inc.
Smith Development Company Inc.
A.O. Smith Foundation
Southeastern Freight Lines Inc.
L.S. Spinks
David J. Spittal
Sun Trust Foundation
Charles P. Teague
Timken Company Charitable Trust
Henry N. Tisdale
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew E. Torrence
Ronald P. Townsend
UCI Medical Affiliates of SC Inc.
Vulcan Materials Company
Claude M. Walker Jr.
Charles E. Yound
Mitchell M. Zais
The Office of Advancement and Alumnae Relations makes every attempt
to accurately report the names and giving levels of donors. Please
advise us of any corrections or inadvertent omissions by calling toll free
1.866.456.2527 or e-mail advancement@columbiasc.edu.
Since its founding in 1854 by the South
Carolina Conference of the United
Methodist Church, Columbia College
has continued to build upon the spiritual
values that inspired its birth. At the heart
of Columbia College is a commitment
to providing educational opportunities
that develop students’ capacity for
critical thought and expression, lifelong
learning, acceptance of personal
responsibility, and commitment to service
and social justice.
United Methodists from the South
Carolina Conference have demonstrated
an abiding interest in Columbia College.
This year, Columbia College received
over $380,000 from the South Carolina
Conference of the United Methodist
Church to assist in underwriting student
scholarships.
Leadership for the New South:
Woman-Focused Leadership Development
The Leadership Institute at Columbia College offers the
most comprehensive leadership development program
in South Carolina designed especially for women
professionals. The program recognizes and deepens
understanding for women’s distinctive approaches to
leadership in the workplace and the community.
• Six intensive days of pragmatic leadership development and
personal assessment.
• Learn to focus on what really matters, market your ideas,
map your leadership vision, create strategic alliances,
negotiate effective outcomes and lead change.
• Build partnerships within your organization and make
decisions that are “system wise” for building consensus
toward strategic change.
• Create a team of motivated people who believe in your
vision, trust your decisions and work together to implement
innovative ideas.
• Create balance and perspective, minimize gender
stereotypes, and avoid burnout.
Registration for the Spring Session
begins in January.
Spring Leadership for the New South Dates:
Wed., January 27-Thurs., January 28
Wed., March 10-Thurs., March 11
Wed., May 5-Thurs., May 6
What Women Are Saying About the
Leadership for the New South:
Having completed this six-day seminar, I can truthfully say that this has been one of the
most unique and worthwhile classes I have taken in my eleven years with Coca-Cola.
While the classes are geared towards women’s successes in an organization, they apply
to everyone and give various perspectives on how people manage and lead.
We have learned about our own leadership/character strengths and weaknesses and
how to enhance our strengths and overcome or embrace our weaknesses. We also
learned about appreciating others that think and behave differently than us. We’ve
studied our Myers/Briggs Personality Tests and SDI Leadership studies to gain better
understanding of our own behaviors and how others might perceive us.
We focused on owning up to our responsibilities and developing our skills. We wrote
our own mission statements, worked with executive coaches, worked on stress
management, discussed the art of mastering strategic presentations, and finally trained
on how to manage through conflict and developing better decision-making strategies.
Overall, the class had many benefits that I will take with me throughout my life. I really
feel that I will use the techniques learned to aid in finding balance in my own life while
developing and growing my career with Coca-Cola.
--Sherri Reeves, Customer Development Manager, Coca-Cola
The Leadership for the New South program was just what I needed to recharge
my work-life batteries. I learned how to make the most of my style of leading and
communicating and to tailor it to more effectively lead and present information at seniorlevel
meetings. I feel like I am more valuable to my employers, my peers and my team
because of the skills I learned in this program - and that has enhanced my self-esteem.
The personal attention I received and the networking with other women was invaluable
and I highly recommend the program.
--Kathy H. Norton, Assistant Vice President, PGBA Compliance Officer
The most enlightening portion of the program for me was the discussion that surrounded
the personality testing. I now understand where much of my “stress” originates. My
career is outside my comfort zone. Knowing and understanding this makes it possible
to anticipate the effects of performing certain responsibilities or encountering certain
situations. It has allowed me to proactively deal with “stressful” situations in a more
constructive manner. I am no longer as critical of myself under those scenarios.
--Alicia Zmuda, CFP ®, First Citizens Bank, Vice President Wealth Advisor
By participating in Leadership for The New South, I gained valuable knowledge and
reminders to cope with my position of leadership within State government. I was able
to put the ideas to use immediately and the mentoring from my personal coach helped
me deal with several pressing personnel issues. Discovering my management style has
opened my eyes to adjustments I needed to make for successful management of the
Division.
--Donna Royson, Deputy Director, SC State Election Commission
The Leadership for the New South program was truly one of the most rewarding
programs for me––both professionally and personally. This program encouraged me to
think outside the box, recognize and capitalize on my strengths, and even understand
others needs and intentions while keeping focused on my goals.
--Susan C. Johnson, CPM, Strategic Planning Coordinator,
SC Department of Transportation
Call the Leadership Institute at 803.786.3729 for more information or e-mail leadership@columbiasc.edu.
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