2024 SCCPA Fall Drive In Conference
Afternoon SCCPA Members!
I hope this email finds you well and in good spirits. Due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene and in consideration of the long-time efforts it will have, the SCCPA Executive Board has elected to postpone the Fall 2024 Drive In Conference at Columbia College on October 18, 2024.
This decision was not made lightly but to ensure that our colleagues across the state can focus on their efforts to recover from the storm and return to a state of normalcy. We are looking to hold the conference in May/June 2025 and hold a joint conference with the Equity and Inclusion Institute. If you have already registered for the conference, you have the option of a full refund of your registration OR rolling over your registration into May/June 2025. Additional information will be provided once new conference details have been established.
We appreciate your understanding during this challenging time. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.
Stay Safe!
Michael Smith
President, SCCPA
Fall 2024 Drive-In Conference
Theme: Navigating Political Discourse and Free Speech in Higher Education
Date/Time: Friday, October 18, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern
Location: Columbia College, 1301 Columbia College Drive, Columbia, SC 29203
Contact Info: For more information, visit the SCCPA website or email [email protected].
The South Personnel College Personnel Association (SCCPA) is excited to announce its 2024 SCCPA Fall Drive-In Conference. The conference will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern at Columbia College in Columbia, South Carolina. This year’s conference theme will be “Navigating Political Discourse and Free Speech in Higher Education,” which involves higher education professionals balancing the rights of individuals to express their views with the need to maintain a respectful and inclusive academic environment. This includes but is not limited to campus protests, challenges and tensions from open dialogue, and how higher education professionals can navigate this terrain. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals from across the state and surrounding region to come together, share best practices, and engage in meaningful discussions about this current issue in our field.
ACPA/NASPA Professional Competencies
Conference participants will develop professional competencies in the areas of: Advising and Supporting; Law, Policy, and Governance; Leadership; Organizational and Human Resource; Personal and Ethical Foundations; Social Justice and Inclusion; Values, Philosophy, and History.
Registration Fees
| Member Category | Early Bird Rate | Regular Rate (Thru Oct 4, 2024) |
| Professional Member | N/A | $30 |
| Graduate Student Member | N/A | $15 |
| Undergraduate Student Member | N/A | $10 |
| Any Non-Member (Professional, Student) | N/A | $40 |
Keynote Speaker
Emily Gaspar, Ph.D., currently serves as Interim Assistant Vice President for University Belonging and Student Affairs at Coastal Carolina University (CCU). Gaspar joined the CCU community in August 2017 as the Director of Accessibility and Disability Services and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Officer. Prior to joining the University, she served as Assistant Dean of Students at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill and supported students experiencing unanticipated life events and personal crises. She fulfilled a similar role at the University of Arizona in the Dean of Students office. Gaspar began her career in higher education at Colorado State University (CSU) working in residence life.
Gaspar earned her Master of Science in student affairs in higher education from CSU and a Bachelor of Arts in communication from Arizona State University. In May 2023, she earned her doctorate in education sciences with a specialization in higher education administration from CCU. Gaspar was recently selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2024-2025 at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia.