About CESC
The Classroom Enhancement and Scheduling Committee (CESC) monitors, reviews and guides decision-making with respect to classrooms (enhancements, maintenance, safety, security, capacity) and any implemented class schedule changes (class times, passing times).
Committee members are selected by the Office of the Provost and include representatives from the faculty, Office of the University Registrar, Facilities Department, and the Division of Information Technology. Scott Verzyl, Ph.D., vice president for enrollment management and dean of undergraduate admissions, serves as the chair.
Each year the Classroom Enhancement and Scheduling Committee (CESC) selects a list of classrooms for renovation and/or audiovisual equipment upgrades. Rooms are selected based on size, usage, age of furnishings and finishes, available budget, and feedback from faculty and academic units.
If you would like to suggest a classroom for enhancement, please complete our online form to submit your recommendation. If you wish to request additional space for your academic unit, please visit the Space Needs and Planning webpage.
Committee Members
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Scott Verzyl | Chair, Office of the Provost |
| Ed Short | Secretary, Office of University the Registrar |
| Mike Doty | McCausland College of Arts and Sciences |
| Melissa Gilbert | Office of the University Registrar |
| John Lavigne | McCausland College of Arts and Sciences |
| Jess Long | Facilities Planning Design and Construction |
| Chris Maldonado | Division of Information Technology |
Reporting Classroom Problems
- Audiovisual equipment issues: please contact the Division of Information Technology at sc.edu/ithelp or 803-777-1800
- Non-emergency structural problems: please submit a Facilities service request online at go.sc.edu/fmc
- Emergency calls should be made directly to USCPD at 803-777-4215 (police dispatch) or 911 (emergencies)
History of the Classroom Enhancement Project
The Classroom Enhancement Project began in 1993-1994 to upgrade existing classrooms to a higher standard and to provide capabilities for multi-media instruction. Initially, selection criteria focused on improving rooms that served the greatest number of students based on the seating capacity of the room and rooms utilized by multiple colleges. Other considerations included rooms with the greatest physical need and the impact of future plans for renovation of an entire facility.
Classroom Enhancement Projects
- DMSB 103, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 137, 140, 141, and 142 – painted marker boards removed, walls painted, AV replaced
- SWGN 2A27, 2A31 – full enhancements
- Gambrell 153 and DMSB 123 – AV projectors replaced