The South Carolina Women in Higher Education invites you to our annual conference hosted on the Horry-Georgetown Technical College campus. This year's theme is Renewal: Embracing Change. Listed below is an outline of the conference agenda and hotel information for the Hilton Garden Inn.
SCWHE Scholarship Opportunity:
South Carolina Women in Higher Education (SCWHE) is offering scholarships for women graduate students and new professionals in the field of higher education (3 years or less) to attend the annual conference on February 2 & 3. The scholarship covers the cost of conference registration fees and meals. Travel and accommodation subsistence is the responsibility of the applicant's home institution, another sponsor, and/or the scholarship recipient.
Limited scholarships will be awarded to qualified applicants.
The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Wednesday, January 11.
Application Link: https://forms.gle/H3CMigS1rcaWePdG9
Agenda:
Institutional Reps and Exec Board Pre-Conference Agenda (for IRs and Board Members Only)
Thursday 2/2/23:
8:30-9:00 Networking
9:00-11:30 IR workshop
11:30-1:00 Lunch with IR, Executive Board, and scholarship recipients
Annual Conference Agenda
Thursday 2/2/23
1:00-1:15 Welcome and introduction of conference scholarship recipients and keynote
1:15-2:30 Keynote Speaker
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:45 Concurrent Sessions I
3:45-4:00 Break
4:00-5:00 Concurrent Session II
5:15-5:45 Networking reception
6:00-9:00 Dinner and Andrea Allison IR award presentation
Annual Conference Agenda Continued
Friday, 2/3/23
Check out of hotel
8:30-9:00 Networking
9:00-9:15 Welcome and announcements
9:15-10:15 Keynote Speaker
10:15-10:30 Break and final auction bidding
10:30-11:30 Concurrent Sessions III
11:30-11:45 Pay and pick up auction items
11:45-1:00 Lunch, Leadership Academy presentation of certificates, and conference evaluation
Hotel information:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn. Reservations may be made at the special conference rate until January 11, 2023 if you stay two nights; queen and king beds/rooms are available for $109.00 plus per night. If you stay one night, the rate will be $129.00 plus tax. The group code is SC Women in Higher Ed.
Hilton Garden Inn Myrtle Beach/Coastal Grand Mall
2383 Coastal Grand Circle
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-839-1200
Use this link to make your reservation.
New this year: Add our brand new SC Women in Higher Education tote bag to your registration for only $10!
This tote is perfect for everyday use. The large main compartment has a zippered top closure to keep all your items secure, and front and side pockets provide additional storage for phones, water bottles, and other items you need to access quickly. Also included is a split-ring attachment for hanging keys or nametags.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College Campus Map: https://www.hgtc.edu/documents/about/campusmaps/gs.pdf
