ABOUT SCASC

The South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing student leadership, promoting good citizenship, and fostering cooperation among student councils across the state. We believe that every student has the potential to be a leader, and we work to provide opportunities and resources for them to grow and develop. Join us and become part of a community of student leaders committed to making a positive difference in South Carolina.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the South Carolina Association of Student Councils, as a non-profit, student-led organization, is to train and develop leaders to take action within their communities and to build on the values of integrity, respect, and service.

OUR GOAL

The goal is to unify student leaders from across the state by building relationships through leadership training, acknowledging individual and school excellence, and providing opportunities to enhance their life skills for future endeavors.

SCASC PURPOSE

The South Carolina Association of Student Councils was organized to develop student leadership, good citizenship, and cooperation among the student councils in the state.

SCASC is a non-profit organization dedicated to:

1) developing student leadership, good citizenship, and cooperation among the student councils of this state,

2) serving as an incentive for the organization of more student councils in this state,

3) dealing with the problems of common interest to middle, junior high, and senior high schools throughout the state.

4) representing the student councils of South Carolina in public affairs.

What can SCASC do for you?

Fall Leadership Workshops: one-day rally workshops (hosted by the school of the student chairman) held throughout the state in one of the six districts of SCASC. Open to all schools.
Southern Conference: a three-day conference held in one of the southern states. Includes workshops, speakers, networking, and leadership training.
Advisors’ Workshop: a one-day workshop in the winter (held in Columbia) that includes SCASC information, a session with a guest presenter, and an idea-sharing period.
Middle-Level Workshop: held on the same day as the Advisors’ Workshop. Sessions on leadership training, team building, icebreakers, social activities, guest speakers, and networking. For middle-level members.
State Convention: a two-and-a-half-day convention (hosted by the school of the state president) of speakers, workshops, campaigning and election of state officers, business meetings, award presentations, and a banquet. Open to member schools.
National Conference: the opportunity to attend a national conference including workshop sessions, speakers, team building activities, community service, student networking, and social activities.
Summer Leadership Workshop: a four-and-a-half-day camp of intensive training in all aspects of leadership, held at the FFA Camp in Cherry Grove, SC.
Newsletter: Two or three times a year, the executive director sends out a newsletter about upcoming events and activities, awards received by students of member schools, and information and sharing of ideas.
Resources: the SCASC executive directors will assist member schools with advice, suggestions, ideas, and resources for various topics/situations.

Our Team.

At SCASC, we are proud to have a dedicated and experienced team of professionals who are committed to supporting student leadership and development. Our team includes educators, administrators, and other professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our programs and events.