Press Releases
Clemson Brings “PDI2” to the University Center
Greenville, S.C. (June 1, 2010) – The University Center of Greenville (UCG) welcomes the newest organization onsite: Clemson University’s PDI2.
Professional Development for Integrated Inquiry (PDI2), part of the Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Engineering and Science, develops research-based curriculum and professional development for mathematics, science, and literacy. Math Out of the Box®, PDI2’s nationally recognized math curriculum, is a hallmark of Clemson University’s K-12 outreach endeavors.
Clemson’s Math Out of the Box curriculum has been approved for adoption in nine states and is used as a primary or supplementary curriculum in many others. One goal of Math Out of the Box is to narrow achievement gaps that now exit in schools across the country. By providing teacher support and hands-on investigations, Math Out of the Box motivates students to love mathematics and to achieve at higher levels.
With the completion of the first edition of Math Out of the Box in June 2008 and its implementation in schools across South Carolina and the nation, the need for research-based professional development to support the teaching and learning of mathematics became the next focus. In the 2009-2010 school year, classroom teachers, coaches, and administrators from over 40 school districts in South Carolina attended workshops provided by the PDI2 staff either at the University Center of Greenville or in elementary and middle schools across the state.
PDI2 partners with organizations and corporations that aim to increase diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathmatics (STEM) disciplines. In one such partnership, PDI2 provides professional development for the Call Me MISTER® interns who spend their summers helping students improve their math, science and literacy skills. The PDI2 staff supports the MISTERS as they teach Math Out of the Box to hundreds of students in community centers in Clemson, Easley and Anderson. This six-year partnership to improve math teaching and learning is funded by DuPont and DOW Chemical.
At the University Center of Greenville, PDI2 is strategically positioned to build research partnerships with South Carolina school districts, universities and corporations.
About the University Center of Greenville
The University Center is a coalition of university and community leaders dedicated to increasing access to educational opportunities for the citizens of the Upstate of South Carolina. The center offers more than 75 undergraduate and graduate degrees through Clemson, Furman, Lander, Medical University of South Carolina, South Carolina State, University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina Upstate. For more information, please call 864.250.1111 or visit the website at: www.UCgreenville.org.
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Upstate to Benefit from University Center's New Internet2 Connection
Greenville, S.C. (March 10, 2010) – The University Center of Greenville (UCG) is now connected to the national high-speed research community of Internet2, thanks to Clemson University’s expansion of its direct fiber connection through Greenville.
Serving the Underserved: Bringing Education Opportunity Centers to Greenville
Greenville, S.C. (January 26, 2010) – At its first quarter board of visitors meeting, the University Center of Greenville (UCG) partnered with Education Opportunity Centers (EOCs) expert Pamela Boisvert for informative presentation.
University Center’s Clemson Professor to Speak at PA Education Forum
Greenville, S.C. (December 10, 2009) - Dr. Lienne F. Medford, Associate Professor of Teacher Education and Master of Arts in Teaching Coordinator for Clemson University at the University Center of Greenville, will be the featured speaker at the spring 2010 Pennsylvania Deans of Education Forum.
University Center of Greenville Joins Carolinas Virtual World Consortium
Greenville, S.C. (September 30, 2009) - At its fall board meeting, the Carolinas Virtual World Consortium (CVWC) Board of Directors voted to extend membership to the University Center of Greenville (UCG).
University Center of Greenville Director of Operations Appointed to Lander Trustees
Greenville, S.C. (July 29, 2009) – The University Center of Greenville (UCG) is proud to announce that its Lander Director of Operations, Dr. C. Renee Love, was recently appointed as a new member of the Board of Trustees of The Lander Foundation.
University Center of Greenville’s Clemson Faculty Member Receives National Award
Greenville, S.C. (May 26, 2009) – The University Center of Greenville (UCG) is proud to announce one of its faculty members, Dr. Lienne Medford, recently received Kappa Delta Pi’s Teacher of Honor status. Medford serves as the Director of the Master of Arts (MAT) in Teaching Middle Grades for Clemson University at UCG.
University Center of Greenville Hosts Statewide New GI Bill Event
US Dept of Veterans Affairs Director Keith Wilson to Speak
University Center of Greenville Hosts SC State President
Greenville, S.C. (April 29, 2009) – The University Center of Greenville (UCG) recently hosted South Carolina State University’s new President Dr. George E. Cooper at its April Board of Visitors meeting.
University Center of Greenville Supporters Rally in Columbia
Greenville, S.C. (February 2, 2009) – A group of students, university leadership and local business leaders will head to Columbia on behalf of the University Center of Greenville (UCG) next Wednesday, February 4, 2009. The supporters will attend a breakfast meeting with delegation members, hosted by UCG, to voice their support for the Center, which is currently projected to receive no state funding in the 2009-2010 State Budget.
University Center of Greenville announces partnership with Greenville Chamber
Greenville, S.C. (January 19, 2009) – A three-year partnership has been formed between the Greenville Chamber and the University Center of Greenville forming the Advanced Education Partnership (AEP).
University Center President and CEO Presents to Greenville Chamber’s Board of Directors
Greenville, S.C. (January 15, 2009) – Dr. Fred Baus, University Center of Greenville (UCG) President/CEO, recently presented to the Greenville Chamber’s Board of Directors on UCG’s role in degree attainment in the Greenville Community.
University Center President and CEO Presents to South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
Greenville, S.C. (January 8, 2009) – Dr. Fred Baus, University Center of Greenville (UCG) President/CEO, recently presented to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education on UCG’s role in degree attainment in the Greenville Community.