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Are you new to academia and looking for ways to connect with other scholars in or outside of your field of expertise? Need to jump-start your career and are looking for mentors to guide you? Then SCWHE events are a wonderful opportunity for you!

2026 SCWHE Annual Conference

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You become a member of SCWHE when you support, participate and/or contribute to SCWHE activities. There are no membership dues.

Be a part of a dynamic group of individuals who support the advancement of women – Get involved in SCWHE!

Network with higher education professionals

Participate in a variety of development training workshops for your personal and professional growth

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Attend the annual conference to learn about current issues and trends facing higher education

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SCWHE is a partner of the American Council on Education Women’s Network, which provides the national direction for women’s leadership development and career advancement.

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SCWHE 2026 Annual Conference

About the Conference

Welcome to the 2026 SCWHE Annual Conference!

Join us on Thursday, February 19 and Friday, February 20, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia for the 2026 SC Women in Higher Education Annual Conference. This year’s theme is Voices of Change: Learning, Lifting, & Thriving in Higher Education.

This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with women in higher education and gain valuable insights from experts in academia, administration, and student affairs. Institutional Representatives will begin Thursday morning with a pre-conference workshop. All others may begin check-in on Thursday between 11:00am-12:00pm. Conference sessions will conclude at 4:00pm. On Friday, we will begin with a continental breakfast at 8:00am, and sessions will take place from 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

Don’t miss out on engaging sessions and inspiring keynote speakers. Whether you’re a seasoned higher education professional or just starting out in your career, there’s something for everyone at the 2026 SCWHE Annual Conference.

Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience. We can’t wait to see you there!

SCWHE Virtual Series

About the Session

As educators, we often focus our energy on supporting the well-being of the students we serve. At the same time, many of us juggle multiple roles—educator, leader, mentor, parent, caregiver, and more. Yet, as the saying reminds us, we must “put our own oxygen mask on first” before we can effectively help others.

This workshop offers an opportunity to pause, reflect on your own well-being, and set intentional goals for making self-care and personal wellness a true priority.

About the Presenter

Amanda Castles MPH, MCHES, is the Director of Student Well-Being at the University of South Carolina. She is a two-time graduate of USC with a BS in Exercise Science and MPH in Health Promotion, Education and Behavior. Amanda is also a Masters Certified Health Education Specialist and an ACE Certified Health Coach. For
the last 10 years, she has worked at USC in a variety of roles focused on student, faculty and staff well-being. Amanda also has experience in hospital-based employee wellness programs.

Institutional Reps

Who are the Institutional Representatives? They are the backbone of SCWHE. They are volunteers at educational institutions across the state who actively promote the mission and goals of SCHWE among their institutions. Is your education institution represented? If so, drop your rep an email and make a commitment to meet and share what is new. Is your institution not represented? Email an Executive Board Member to find out how to become an Institutional Representative.

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