SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

GOV · Government Issues

Discussed general government related issues with select congressional offices.

HCR · Health Issues

Discussed general education issues select members of the south carolina delegation.

ECN · Economics/Economic Development

Discussed general economic development issues with select members of congress regarding the State of South Carolina and SCSU in particular.

TRA · Transportation

Discussed the state of the pending Transportation Center to be housed at SCSU with Congressional office

EDU · Education

Discussed general Education issues relating to HBCUs specifically with the Executive Director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs. Also discussed appropriations for client.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Discussed with Senate and Congressional offices about SCSUs upcoming 2026-27 tentative budget; State Senator Kent Williams and I visited all of South Carolinas congressional offices, where I made a formal introduction as SCSUs federal lobbyist. We shared the highlights of the University the challenges of addressing our aging infrastructure. I made select members of our congressional delegation aware of SCSUs grant application launching the Center for AI in Education (CAIE) and asking for letters of support. I continued to meet with members of congress regarding the appropriations process and specifically gaining access to appropriations portals on the House and Senate sides.