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The path to achieving the dreams of Claflin students begins by walking through the Arch of Confidence. This Claflin tradition, held at the end of the Parting Ceremony, welcomes students to the institution.
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The idea of visionary leadership is in Claflin University’s DNA. Our philosophy and our educational approach are built upon the concept of recognizing a student’s unique potential and giving them the tools to be able to create their own path and to guide others in making the world a better place.
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Claflin seeks to foster a rich community who work to nurture and develop the skills and character needed for engaged citizenship and visionary and effective leadership.
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Claflin University focuses on all aspects of student life including student-centered education by embedding skills and praxis that foster life-long learning and independent problem solving.
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Claflin students respect the rights of others and are mindful of the impact of their words and actions by being kind and courteous.
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Claflin is…Claflin University empowers its students and employees to make wise choices as it relates to their overall health: mind, body, and spirit. We want to CU Healthy!
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Claflin is…Claflin University provides opportunities for students to work with others to improve the communities in which students live in and will touch in the future.
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Claflin is…Claflin University promotes academic excellence by ensuring a vibrant academic community of outstanding faculty in a dynamic student-centered teaching-learning environment with distinctive programs that reflect student interests and the needs of the 21st Century workforce.
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Claflin University strengthens and enhances the student-centered living-learning environment through strategically designed initiatives that increase student retention, graduation, and placement.
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Claflin is…Claflin University increases opportunities for students to reinforce classroom learning by enhancing beyond-the-classroom experiences and integrating theory, skills and practice necessary for the workforce of the 21st Century.
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Claflin is…Claflin University develops and implements an action plan that ensures excellence in diversity and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff and the greater university constituency.
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Claflin is…The faculty at Claflin University are highly qualified scholars in their respective disciplines with extensive teaching and research experience. We take enormous pride in the caliber of talented and caring educators who are committed to training our students to become visionary leaders in an ever-changing, highly competitive global society.
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Claflin University academic Calendar 2018-2019
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Claflin is…PHOTO MODELS• Cover photo: Gladys Leon-Alamo, Djimon Smith, Lewis Johnson,
Kristin Tolbert and Sixto Ramos• Student Success: Gregory Goodwin and Mr. Bryan Ortner,
Savannah River Remediation• Civility and Respect: Ashleigh Farmer and Syeda Madiha• Visionary Leadership: Sagar Ghimire, Jessica Tolbert, Dominique
Riggins, Mrs. Alice Carson Tisdale, director of the Honors College; Thalia Butts, Andrea Moyer and Janelle Green
• Experiential Learning: Kareem Heslop• Healthy Lifestyles: Darnesha Sampson and John Odom
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Marlon Howard and Shade Young• Diversity and Inclusion: Corey Pearson, Valaya Burke, Kierra
Carter and Phuc Nguyen• Service Learning: Sherlene Brown and Ishawn Francis• Student Centered: Ryan McKinney, Brianna Sitton, Kimya
Jackson, Nathan Gamble, Tavon Cooper-Thomas, Qui’Era Evans and Indiya Simpson
• Impactful Research: Imrana H. Salia and Dr. Arezue Boroujerdi, associate professor of chemistry
• Academic Excellence: Ms. Tabitha Ott, instructor of art, and Sierra Smith
CREDITS• Publisher: Claflin University• President: Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, ‘65• Vice President for Institutional Advancement:
Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton, ‘73
• Printer: College Press / cplitho.com
Office of Communications and Marketing• Assistant Vice President: George Johnson Jr.• Public Relations Director: J. Craig Cotton• Web Communications Manager: Colin M. Myers, ’07
• Photographers: Geoff Henderson, Colin M. Myers, ’07, Curtis Patterson III, ‘18 and Cecil J. Williams, ‘60
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Major Degree Accounting B.S. African and African-American Studies B.A. Art Education B.A. Biochemistry B.S. Bioinformatics B.S. Biology B.S. Biotechnology B.S. Business Administration B.S. Chemistry B.S. Computer Engineering B.S. Computer Science B.S. Criminal Justice B.A. Digital Design B.A. Early Childhood Education B.S. Elementary Education B.S. English B.A. English Education B.A. Environmental Science B.S. Finance B.S. Foreign Language B.A.
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History B.S. Human Performance and Recreation B.S. Management B.S. Management Information Science B.S. Marketing B.S. Mass Communications B.A. Mathematics B.S. Mathematics Education B.S. Middle Level Education B.S. Music B.A. Music Education B.A. Philosophy and Religion B.A. Political Science B.A. Psychology B.A. Sociology B.A. Spanish B.A. Sport Management B.S. Studio Art B.A.
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Business Administration MBACurriculum and Instruction M.Ed.Biotechnology M.S.Criminal Justice M.S.
P R o f E s s i o n A l A n D C o n T i n U i n G s T U D i E s (Main Campus – orangeburg and Columbia Campus)
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Business Administration MBACriminal Justice B.A. and M.S.Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed.RN to BSN B.S.N.Organizational Management B.S.Psychology B.A.
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• Engineering (3+2 with Clemson University)• Engineering Technology (3+2 with South Carolina State University)• Biology / Public Health (4+1 with University of South Carolina)• Medical Laboratory Sciences Associates Degree / Biotechnology
(2+2 with Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College)• Biotechnology Associates / Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
(2+2 with Greenville Technical College)• Biochemistry / Doctor of Pharmacy (3+4 with Presbyterian College)• Biochemistry / Doctor of Pharmacy (South Carolina College of
Pharmacy i.e. University of South Carolina and Medical University of South Carolina)
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i Claflin University maintains a strong regional and national academic reputation as evidenced by its recognition by national
publications as a premier university that prepares graduates for quality job placement, increased graduate school acceptance, and workforce readiness in the region and beyond.
ii Claflin University, a “Best Value” institution, provides affordable and exceptional educational experiences for all students while
maintaining higher student retention rates and shorter time for degree completion than thenational average.
iii Claflin University prepares students for fulfilling careers with strategic focus on visionary leadership, confidence, adaptability
and collaboration by providing structured experiential/applied learning experiences for all students.
iv Claflin University has a strong record of educating minority students in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and
mathematics) disciplines. Students are mentored in cuting edge research by world-class faculty in labs located in a “core research” facility for the state of South Carolina as designated by the South Carolina Research Authority.
v Claflin University offers undergraduate research opportunities that provide authentic and challenging learning experiences with
renowned professors which increase readiness for and enrollment in “top” graduate and professional schools.
vi Claflin University experience fosters global perspectives through strategic interactions with diverse student and faculty populations
and consistent involvement with inclusive learning experiences designed for enhancement of cultural awareness and responsible citizenship.
vii Claflin University offers a student-centered living and learning environment which provides opportunities for academic, social,
cultural and spiritual growth.
viii Claflin University averages a faculty-student ratio of 1:13 which allows for smaller classes, active student engagement with positive
faculty-student relationships in personalized teaching and learning settings.
iX Student Success at Claflin University is characterized by persistence toward graduation, receipt of prestigious fellowships
and scholarships, admission into competitive graduate and professional schools and recruitment by major companies and agencies.
X Claflin University engages the resources of the “midlands” of South Carolina as a laboratory for service learning, internships, field
experiences, clinical practice and part/full time employment.
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June 10-July 19 – Summer Second Session
Library Time Period Display
July 22-27 – Final Examinations for Graduate Students only
independence dayUniversity closed
July 11-12 - Final Examinations - Nursing Students only
University open/Classes resume
CSRA Reverse Raffle White Party
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
July 2019 ↑ for the seventh consecutive year, Claflin University has earned a place among the top 10 in U.s. news and World Report’s annual ranking of the nation’s Top 20 HBCUs. Claflin is ranked ninth by the prestigious publication in its 2018 ranking, which includes 74 HBCUs.
CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY
C laflin University was founded in 1869 by Methodist missionaries to prepare freed slaves to take their rightful places as full American citizens. The University takes its name from two Methodist churchmen, Massachusetts Governor William Claflin and his father, Boston philan-
thropist Lee Claflin, who provided a large part of the funds to purchase the campus.
Dr. alonzo Webster, a minister and educator from Vermont and a member of Claflin’s Board of Trustees, secured Claflin’s charter in 1869. The charter forbids discrimination of any sort among faculty, staff and students, making Claflin the first South Carolina University open to all students regardless of race, class or gender.
Claflin opened its doors with Dr. Webster as its first president. He came to South Carolina to teach at the Baker Biblical Institute in Charleston, an institution established by the S.C. Mission Conference of 1866 of the Methodist Episcopal Church for the education of African American ministers. In 1870, the Baker Biblical Institute merged with Claflin University. An act by the South Carolina General Assembly on March 12, 1872, designated the South Carolina State Agricultural and Mechanical Institute as a part of Claflin University. In 1896, the S.C. General Assembly passed an act of separation which severed the State Agricultural and Mechanical Institute from Claflin University and established a separate institu-tion which eventually became South Carolina State University. Since the administration of Dr. Webster, Claflin has been served by seven presidents: Dr. Edward Cooke (1872-1884); Dr. Lewis M. Dunton (1884-1922); Dr. Joseph B. Randolph (1922-1944); Dr. John J. Seabrook (1945-1955); Dr. Hubert V. Manning (1956-1984); Dr. Oscar A. Rogers, Jr. (1984-1994); and Dr. Henry N. Tisdale (1994-present).
Dr. edward Cooke left the presidency of Lawrence College to become the second presi-dent of Claflin. During his administration, a disastrous fire destroyed the Fisk Building, a proud monument designed by Robert Bates, recognized as the first certified Black Architect in the United States. In 1879, the first college class graduated.
The reverend Dr. lewis M. Dunton, former vice president and develop-ment officer, was Claflin’s third president. Dr. Dunton, a graduate of Syracuse University, was a practical educator. Under his administration the law department was set up under the Honorable J. J. Wright, a former Associate Justice of the S.C. Supreme Court; and grad-uates were admitted to the South Carolina Bar.
Dr. Joseph B. randolph, Claflin’s fourth president, was the former president of Samuel Houston College and former dean of Wiley College. As a professional educator, he placed emphasis on a complete liberal arts education to inspire students intellectually, culturally, and spiritually to launch into varied fields.
Dr. John J. seabrook, director of Morgan Christian Center, Baltimore, Maryland, be-came the fifth president of Claflin. Dr. Seabrook persuaded the South Carolina Annual Conference to increase substantially its annual giving to Claflin. The endowment was increased, and the curriculum was expanded.
Dr. Hubert v. Manning was appointed Claflin’s sixth president. He was a Methodist minister and former associate professor at Claflin. Under Dr. Manning’s leadership the faculty was strengthened, the endowment increased and the physical plant was signifi-cantly expanded.
Dr. Oscar a. rogers, Jr. former dean of the Graduate School at Jackson State University, became Claflin’s seventh president. Under his administration the enrollment and endow-ment increased, the Grace Thomas Kennedy building was constructed, the financial base of the college improved, and two capital campaigns were completed.
Dr. Henry n. tisdale, Claflin’s eighth and current president, previously served as senior vice president and chief academic officer at Delaware State University. Dr. Tisdale brought a wealth of scholarly achievement and demonstrated leadership to the University. He declared academic excellence the number one priority for Claflin. His first steps, designed to enhance the academic environment, included the establishment of the Claflin Honors College and the Center for Excellence in Science and Mathematics, the na-tional accreditation of more than a dozen academic programs, and the restoration of the historic name – Claflin University. Graduate programs established include the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, the Master of Education and the Master of Science in Criminal Justice. With the establishment of graduate degrees, Claflin University was also the first HBCU in South Carolina to offer online degrees. Dr. Tisdale also created The Visionary Leadership Institute which prepares new generations of critical thinkers for visionary, effective and ethical leadership, ready to act as global citizens in addressing the world’s most pressing problems. Facilities enhancements in-clude construction of the Living and Learning Center, Legacy Plaza, the Student Residential Center, the Claflin University Music Center, the James and Dorothy Z. Elmore Chapel, the Molecular Science Research Center and Claflin Commons. In October 2016, it was announced that Claflin raised more than $105 million in its Imagine the Possibilities Capital Campaign and during 2013 the annual alumni giving rate reached an unprecedented and national leading 52 percent. Under Tisdale’s leadership, Claflin University has been recognized for eight consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report along with other national publications as one of America’s Best Colleges. He has repositioned the University and changed its designation from a regional liberal arts institution to a national liberal arts institution. Claflin University is gaining recognition as a leading 21st Century institution of higher education that develops a diverse and inclusive community of globally engaged visionary leaders.
Vision Statement Claflin University will be recognized as a leading 21st Century institution of higher education that develops a diverse and inclusive community of globally engaged visionary leaders.
Mission Statement Claflin University is a comprehensive institution of higher education affiliated with the United Methodist Church. A historically black University founded in 1869, Claflin is committed to providing students with access to exemplary educational opportunities in its undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs. Claflin is dedicated to providing a student-centered, liberal arts education grounded in cutting-edge research, experiential learning, state-of-the art technology, community service, and life-long personal and professional fulfillment. Claflin is a diverse and inclusive community of students, faculty, staff and administrators who work to cultivate practical wisdom, judgment, knowledge, skills and character needed for globally engaged citizenship and effective leadership.
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Claflin University instills in students the self-assurance that with a Claflin education, values and standards they can exceed expectations. This is what we call the “Claflin Confidence.”
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August 2018 ↑ the path to achieving the dreams of Claflin students begins by walking through the arch of Confidence. this Claflin tradition, held at the end of the Parting Ceremony, during freshman Orientation, welcomes students to the institution.
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Family Worship ServiceParting Ceremony
President’s Dessert reception
Freshman Confirmation CeremonyClaflin Day at trinity United Methodist Church
Aug. 19-24 – Freshman Campaign Week
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Faculty returnFaculty/Staff Institute
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leadership Dance Floor therapy
Aug. 14-15 - residence Halls open for returning students
registration for returning students
Freshman Assembly
training Days with Jay DukesComedy Show
Power Hour
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Administrative leadership retreat
Classes beginlate registration begins
last day to register and/or add classesClasses purged for students not cleared
Freshman electionSophomore Assembly
Block Party
residence Halls open for New StudentsNew Student Move-in Day
Old-fashioned Picnic
Aug. 11-15 - New Student Orientation
Claflin University strengthens and enhances the student-centered living-learning environment through strategically designed initiatives that increase student retention, graduation, and placement.
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September 2018 ↑ Whether you need guidance determining an academic path for your chosen career or need assistance navigating the job market after graduation, Claflin's Office of Career Development offers valuable resources to students and alumni.
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Community Service KickoffSept. 10-14 – Panther Fest Week
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S.C. Commission on Higher education Workshop (State-based Merit Scholarship)Sept. 17-21 - Week of “early Warning” for
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Sept. 4-30 – African American Designers exhibition
Piano recital9-11 Observance at the Flag Pole
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Freshman Assembly
Power Hour
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Goldman Sachs Day at Claflin UniversitySophomore AssemblySenior Class Meeting
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Junior Class Meeting
Constitution DaySophomore Assembly
African American Designers exhibition reception
Fall Career FestSophomore Assembly
Claflin Comes to town (Charleston)
Quartet recital Sophomore tassel Ceremony
Scholarship Day
FAFSA Kick-OffSept. 28-30 – emerging leaders retreat
HispaniC Heritage MontH septeMber 15 - oCtober 15
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October 2018 ↑ the University’s international population is represented by more than 45 countries and has been increasing annually.
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Board of Visitors Fall executive Committee Meeting
Oct. 1-2 - Nursing Department’s Accreditation Site Visit
Oct. 1-25 – African American Designers exhibition
Oct. 8-12 - Mid-Semester examinations
last day for instructors to submit grade changes for Spring 2018 and Summer 2018
FAFSA deadline for Spring SemesterSession II begins *(CPS, Med, CJ, MBA
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Classes suspended/University open
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Faculty MeetingFreshman Assembly
Boss’s Day
Freshman AssemblyJazz Band Concert
Power Hour
Senior Class MeetingPower Hour
National Financial Aid Administrators Appreciation Day
Power Hour
Power Hour
Power Hour
PAW WorkshopSophomore Class Meeting
Junior Class Meeting
Graduate and Professional Schools Visitation Day
Sophomore AssemblyOct. 18-19 - Senior exit examinations
Oct. 18-19 – Board of trustees Fall Meeting
PAW Workshop
Senior thesis due for December GraduatesSession I ends *(CPS, M.ed., CJ, MBA students)
Board of Visitors Fall Meeting
last day for withdrawing from classes without penalty (WF or WP)
Greater New York Alumni Chapter Dinner Dance
Board of Visitors Fall Meeting
Washington DC Metro Alumni Chapter Gala
HispaniC Heritage MontH: septeMber 15 - oCtober 15
Our philosophy and educational approach are built upon the concept of recognizing a student’s unique potential and giving them the tools to create their own path and guide others in making the world a better place.
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November 2018 ↑ the alice Carson tisdale Honors College is all about preparing visionary leaders. a prestigious college within Claflin University, the Honors College offers a uniquely rigorous and stimulating learning environment designed to develop and embolden the change leaders of tomorrow.
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veterans DaySunday Worship Service
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Kickoff Week
Pre-Worship Service BreakfastHomecoming Worship Service
Founders’ Day ConvocationSchool of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Wall of Fame Kickoff
residence Halls reopen 1:00 p.m.
library Archival Pictorial launchUniversity thanksgiving Celebration
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eLeCtion DayFaculty Meeting
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General Show)
residence Halls close at 6:00 p.m. for thanksgiving Holidays
library time Period Display
Handel’s Messiah (Stevenson Auditorium)
Senior Class MeetingPower Hour
Power Hour
Nov. 21-23 – thanksgiving BreakClasses suspended/University closed
Power Hour
Sophomore Day with the President/Sophomore Assembly
Dr. Marcia Porter Vocal recitalJunior Class Meeting
Are You Booked for lunch?Sophomore Class Meeting
Claflin Golf ClassicArt Student exhibition reception
Nov. 15-18 – Homecoming
tHanksgiving Day
PAW Workshop
Master Class with Dr. Marcia Porter
Veterans Day Program/Fish Fry for Vets
CUIAA executive MeetingPAW Workshop
Images of Success Program leadership luncheon
Pep rallytalent Show
25th Presidential Scholarship GalaCU Alumni Old School Gathering
last day of classes
Charlotte Alumni Chapter – 5K run/WalkAffinity Group Meetings/luncheon
Class of 1973 luncheonZeta Phi Beta luncheon
lambda Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 85th AnniversaryHomecoming Basketball Games
Orange and Maroon Dance
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Claflin University increases opportunities for students to reinforce classroom learning by enhancing beyond-the-classroom experiences and integrating theory, skills and practice necessary for the workforce of the 21st Century.
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December 2018 ↑ students with passion, integrity and a willingness to work hard have an innate capacity to become visionary leaders.
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CHristMas Day
Power Hour
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Session II ends. *(CPS, M.ed., CJ, MBA students)
residence Halls close for Christmas break at 6:00 p.m. (All Students)
Fall Commencement Convocation
Dec. 1-13 - Art Student exhibition (the General Show)
Claflin University empowers its students and employees to make wise choices as it relates to their overall health: mind, body, and spirit.
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Sunday Worship Service
Martin luther King Jr. Memorial Worship Service
Sunday Worship ServiceJunior Class Meeting
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residence Halls open for New studentsNew Student Orientation
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library time Period DisplayJan. 15-31 – excerpts from the Claflin
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Senior Class Meeting
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Spring Convocation, Classes suspended from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
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Claflin seeks to foster a rich community who work to nurture and develop the skills and character needed for engaged citizenship and visionary and effective leadership.
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February 2019 “I will teach all your children, and they will enjoy great peace.” —Isaiah 54:13 (NLT)
Sunday Worship ServiceSuper Bowl Sunday
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Sunday Worship Service
Sunday Worship Service
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Feb. 4-8 - Week of “early Warning” for students
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Sophomore AssemblySophomore Class Meeting
excerpts from the Claflin University Perma-nent Collection exhibition reception
vaLentine’s DayCHeC Career expo 2019Sophomore Assembly
Sophomore Assembly
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Granville Hicks leadership Academy for laity and Clergy
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Celebration WeekFeb. 1-28 - excerpts from the Claflin University
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trIO DayCollege Goal SaturdayHonor Band Concert
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bLaCk History MontH Financial Aid
Awareness Month
↑ Claflin University gives students the opportunity to realize their dream of obtaining a quality college education.
Claflin University develops and implements an action plan that ensures excellence in diversity and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff and the greater university constituency.
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March 2019 ↑ Claflin University was chartered and continues to provide educational excellence and prepares students without regard to gender, race, religion or ethnic origin.
Sunday Worship Service
DayLigHt saving tiMe begins
residence Halls reopen 12:00 p.m.Mar. 17-23 – School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Sesquicentennial Celebration
Week
Mar. 4-8 – Mid-semester examinations
last day for instructors to submit grade changes for Fall 2018
Session II begins *(CPS, Med, CJ, MBA students)
Mar. 11-15 – Spring Break. Classes Suspended. University Open
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Wall of Fame reveal Ceremony
Classes resume.Senior thesis Due for May Graduates.
Mar. 18-22 – AmeriCorp Week
Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society InductionMar. 25-28 - University Honors Week
Faculty Meeting Freshman Assembly
Mar. 5-28 – High School Students Art exhibition
PAW WorkshopDiversity and Inclusion leadership Summit
Freshman AssemblyFirst lady’s Hats and Gloves tea
Honors and Awards Convocation.Classes suspended from 10:30 a.m. until
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ASH WeDNeSDAYPower Hour
last day for withdrawing from classes without penalty (WF or WP).
Advisement and registration for Summer 2019 and Fall 2019 continues.
Power Hour
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educational Community Forum
High School Students Art exhibition receptionSophomore Class Meeting
Mar. 14-15 – Board of trustees Spring Meeting
PAW WorkshopUNCF Community Business, Industry and
Friends Kickoff luncheonMar. 21-22 - Senior exit examinations
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read Across America Day
residence Halls close for Spring Break at 6:00 P.M. University Open
Session I ends *(CPS, Med, CJ, MBA students)
library time Period Display
Financial Aid Summer School Application Deadline
Board of Visitors Spring Meeting
Sunday Worship Service
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March 31-April 7 – CALA-Bash (Claflin’s Arts and Letters Annual Bash)
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April 2019 ↑ Claflin University’s environmental organization, ”friends of the earth,” along with the Orangeburg Chamber of Commerce celebrates earth Day. Celebrated annually worldwide, earth Day is held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. first celebrated in 1970, earth Day events are now held in more than 193 countries is coordinated by the earth Day network.
Sunday Worship ServiceApril 7-13 – National library Week
April 7-13 – H.V. Manning library Sesquicen-tennial Celebration Week
Sunday Worship ServiceApril 14-20 – Spring Fest/Student
Sesquicentennial Celebration Week
easter sunDaySunday Worship Service
April 21-27 – Historical Preservation Week
Sunday Worship Service
April 1-5 - Honors College WeekMarch 31-April 7 – CAlA-Bash (Claflin’s Arts
and letters Annual Bash)
FAFSA Priority Deadlinetax Day
University open, Classes resumeeartH Day
April 29-May 3 – Final examinationsApril 29-30 - Final examinations for
Graduating Students
Faculty MeetingFreshman Assembly
April 2-30 – Graduating Senior Art exhibitionSenior Class Meeting
Jazz Band Concert
Community Service Partnership luncheonConcert Choir Concert
$150K in 150 Days Campaign endsSenior Class Meeting
Power Hour
Are You Booked for lunch? Power Hour
Power HourFreshman Class Banquet
Administrative Professionals DayHistoric Markers reveal
Power Hour
PAW WorkshopGraduating Senior Art exhibition reception
Honors College BanquetJunior Class Meeting
Sophomore AssemblySchool of education Induction Ceremony
Honoring Notable Alumni
Holy thursday (Chapel open for meditation and prayer)
Men of Color Symposium
CUIAA Golf ClassicApril 25-28 – CUIAA Convention (North
Charleston)
An evening of elegance
Good Friday/University closedJackie robinson Classic (Greenville)
last Day of ClassesCUIAA Corporate Breakfast
Humanities Day
Softball Alumni Game
Baseball Alumni Game
March 31-April 6 – School of Humanities and Social Sciences Sesquicentennial
Celebration Week Financial Literacy Month
Claflin University focuses on all aspects of student life including student-centered education by embedding skills and praxis that foster life-long learning and independent problem solving.
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May 2019 ↑ Claflin University is committed to creating and maintaining a living and learning environment that inspires academic excellence.
MotHer’s Day
residence Halls open at 1:00 p.m.
School receptionsPick up Cap and Gown
May 6-10 - Senior Week ActivitiesMay 6-12 - National Nurses Week
May 13 - July 27 – Graduate Programs Classes begin. last day for summer session
registration.
May 20-June 25 – Summer First SessionClasses begin at 7:30 a.m. late registration Begins.
last day for summer session registration (Nursing Program).May 20-31 – Nursing Program
MeMoriaL Day University Closed/Classes Suspended
Faculty MeetingYearbook Signing/Cookout
Graduate Hooding Ceremony
last day to add classes
last day to add classes
University open/Classes resume. last day to drop classes.
April 29-May 3 – Final examinationsMay 1-20 - Graduating Senior Art exhibition
Power Hour
Faculty deadline to post final grades for all students by noon.
Senior Farewell Banquetrecognition and rewards Program
library time Period Display
Faculty deadline to post final grades for graduating students by noon.
rOtC Commissioning CeremonySenior Soiree
Session II ends.*(CPS, Med, CJ, MBA students)
Golden Class of 1969 registration/Get Acquainted
President’s luncheon honoring the Golden Class of 1969
Baccalaureate ServiceGolden Class of 1969 Social
residence Halls close for students not participating in Commencement, 12:00 p.m.
Golden Class of 1969 reunion BreakfastSpring Commencement Convocation
residence Halls close, 4:00 p.m.Golden Class of 1969 Farewell reception
Orangeburg County Alumni Chapter Alumni and Friends Breakfast
The faculty at Claflin University are highly qualified scholars with extensive teaching and research experience. We take enormous pride in the caliber of talented and caring educators who are committed to training our students to become visionary leaders in an ever-changing, highly competitive global society.
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June 2-5 – South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church
FatHer’s Day
Upstate Student, Parent, Alumni and Friends reception
June 10-July 19 – Second Summer Session
Freedom School Summer exhibition
June 24-25 - Final examinations - Summer School Students only
Claflin-Gammon Fellowship Dinner
residence Halls close at 6:00 p.m.
June 20-23 – Board of trustees Summer Meeting and retreat
last day to drop classes
June 1-12 – Nursing Program May 20-June 25 – Summer First Session
New York Alumni Chapter "Skip Breakfast! Bypass lunch!" event
Claflin University promotes academic excellence by ensuring a vibrant academic community of outstanding faculty in a dynamic student-centered teaching-learning environment with distinctive programs that reflect student interests and the needs of the 21st Century workforce.
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Major Degree Accounting B.S. African and African-American Studies B.A. Art Education B.A. Biochemistry B.S. Bioinformatics B.S. Biology B.S. Biotechnology B.S. Business Administration B.S. Chemistry B.S. Computer Engineering B.S. Computer Science B.S. Criminal Justice B.A. Digital Design B.A. Early Childhood Education B.S. Elementary Education B.S. English B.A. English Education B.A. Environmental Science B.S. Finance B.S. Foreign Language B.A.
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History B.S. Human Performance and Recreation B.S. Management B.S. Management Information Science B.S. Marketing B.S. Mass Communications B.A. Mathematics B.S. Mathematics Education B.S. Middle Level Education B.S. Music B.A. Music Education B.A. Philosophy and Religion B.A. Political Science B.A. Psychology B.A. Sociology B.A. Spanish B.A. Sport Management B.S. Studio Art B.A.
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Business Administration MBACurriculum and Instruction M.Ed.Biotechnology M.S.Criminal Justice M.S.
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D U A l - D E G R E E P R o G R A m s
• Engineering (3+2 with Clemson University)• Engineering Technology (3+2 with South Carolina State University)• Biology / Public Health (4+1 with University of South Carolina)• Medical Laboratory Sciences Associates Degree / Biotechnology
(2+2 with Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College)• Biotechnology Associates / Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
(2+2 with Greenville Technical College)• Biochemistry / Doctor of Pharmacy (3+4 with Presbyterian College)• Biochemistry / Doctor of Pharmacy (South Carolina College of
Pharmacy i.e. University of South Carolina and Medical University of South Carolina)
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i Claflin University maintains a strong regional and national academic reputation as evidenced by its recognition by national
publications as a premier university that prepares graduates for quality job placement, increased graduate school acceptance, and workforce readiness in the region and beyond.
ii Claflin University, a “Best Value” institution, provides affordable and exceptional educational experiences for all students while
maintaining higher student retention rates and shorter time for degree completion than thenational average.
iii Claflin University prepares students for fulfilling careers with strategic focus on visionary leadership, confidence, adaptability
and collaboration by providing structured experiential/applied learning experiences for all students.
iv Claflin University has a strong record of educating minority students in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and
mathematics) disciplines. Students are mentored in cuting edge research by world-class faculty in labs located in a “core research” facility for the state of South Carolina as designated by the South Carolina Research Authority.
v Claflin University offers undergraduate research opportunities that provide authentic and challenging learning experiences with
renowned professors which increase readiness for and enrollment in “top” graduate and professional schools.
vi Claflin University experience fosters global perspectives through strategic interactions with diverse student and faculty populations
and consistent involvement with inclusive learning experiences designed for enhancement of cultural awareness and responsible citizenship.
vii Claflin University offers a student-centered living and learning environment which provides opportunities for academic, social,
cultural and spiritual growth.
viii Claflin University averages a faculty-student ratio of 1:13 which allows for smaller classes, active student engagement with positive
faculty-student relationships in personalized teaching and learning settings.
iX Student Success at Claflin University is characterized by persistence toward graduation, receipt of prestigious fellowships
and scholarships, admission into competitive graduate and professional schools and recruitment by major companies and agencies.
X Claflin University engages the resources of the “midlands” of South Carolina as a laboratory for service learning, internships, field
experiences, clinical practice and part/full time employment.
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June 10-July 19 – Summer Second Session
Library Time Period Display
July 22-27 – Final Examinations for Graduate Students only
independence dayUniversity closed
July 11-12 - Final Examinations - Nursing Students only
University open/Classes resume
CSRA Reverse Raffle White Party
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
July 2019 ↑ for the seventh consecutive year, Claflin University has earned a place among the top 10 in U.s. news and World Report’s annual ranking of the nation’s Top 20 HBCUs. Claflin is ranked ninth by the prestigious publication in its 2018 ranking, which includes 74 HBCUs.
The path to achieving the dreams of Claflin students begins by walking through the Arch of Confidence. This Claflin tradition, held at the end of the Parting Ceremony, welcomes students to the institution.
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The idea of visionary leadership is in Claflin University’s DNA. Our philosophy and our educational approach are built upon the concept of recognizing a student’s unique potential and giving them the tools to be able to create their own path and to guide others in making the world a better place.
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Claflin University academic Calendar 2018-2019
speCial sesqUiCentennial Commemorative edition
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• Cover photo: Gladys Leon-Alamo, Djimon Smith, Lewis Johnson, Kristin Tolbert and Sixto Ramos
• Student Success: Gregory Goodwin and Mr. Bryan Ortner, Savannah River Remediation
• Civility and Respect: Ashleigh Farmer and Syeda Madiha• Visionary Leadership: Sagar Ghimire, Jessica Tolbert, Dominique
Riggins, Mrs. Alice Carson Tisdale, director of the Honors College; Thalia Butts, Andrea Moyer and Janelle Green
• Experiential Learning: Kareem Heslop• Healthy Lifestyles: Darnesha Sampson and John Odom
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Marlon Howard and Shade Young• Diversity and Inclusion: Corey Pearson, Valaya Burke, Kierra
Carter and Phuc Nguyen• Service Learning: Sherlene Brown and Ishawn Francis• Student Centered: Ryan McKinney, Brianna Sitton, Kimya
Jackson, Nathan Gamble, Tavon Cooper-Thomas, Qui’Era Evans and Indiya Simpson
• Impactful Research: Imrana H. Salia and Dr. Arezue Boroujerdi, associate professor of chemistry
• Academic Excellence: Ms. Tabitha Ott, instructor of art, and Sierra Smith
CREDITS• Publisher: Claflin University• President: Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, ‘65• Vice President for Institutional Advancement:
Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton, ‘73
• Printer: College Press / cplitho.com
Office of Communications and Marketing• Assistant Vice President: George Johnson Jr.• Public Relations Director: J. Craig Cotton• Web Communications Manager: Colin M. Myers, ’07
• Photographers: Geoff Henderson, Colin M. Myers, ’07, Curtis Patterson III, ‘18 and Cecil J. Williams, ‘60
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