MARCH 16, 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

SMC Receives Recognition for Student Activities Programming, Leadership

SPARTANBURG, SC -- Spartanburg Methodist College’s director of student activities and leadership development, along with the college’s activities programming board, was recently recognized by the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA) for service in the field of student activities

Spartanburg Methodist College POPS members (l-r) Ray Pugh, Josh Williams, Wanda Sherlock, and Halsey Carey, along with (front) group advisor and SMC Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development Kim Day at the recent APCA national conference.

Kim Day, SMC’s Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development, received an APCA Leadership Award during the organization’s annual conference in Atlanta. Award recipients are selected by the organization staff and are honored at a private luncheon at the conference. The award recognizes individuals who have shown dedicated service to the field of student activities.

The APCA is a national campus activities organization that services the needs of campus activities programming departments throughout the United States.

Spartanburg Methodist College’s programming board, People Organizing Programs Successfully (POPS), was also recognized as one of four finalists in the nation for the APCA Shoestring Budget Award. This award is given to a program board who puts together outstanding programming on a limited budget

“While we did not win, being a finalist for this award was such an honor,” says Day, who also serves as POPS advisor. 

“Most schools nominate themselves for such awards. We did not. In fact, we do not know who nominated us, so that makes being a finalist all that much sweeter. The students on SMC’s programming board do work hard and put on great programs and activities on a small budget, especially compared to other campuses similar in size and purpose. I am very proud of them,” Day adds. 

SMC’s Dean of Students, Dr. Art Hartzog, is also quite pleased with Ms. Day’s award and the programming nomination. 

“We are so fortunate to have Kim Day on our staff guiding students in the areas of programming, leadership and orientation. Kim’s professionalism and dedication are evident in the quality of our programs, in the countless hours she devotes to the job, and in the ways students respect and admire her. The students, in turn, follow Kim’s guidance in planning and carrying out amazing programs with our limited resources,” says Hartzog.

Attending the conference along with Day were POPS members Wanda Sherlock, Halsey Carey, Ray Pugh, and Josh Williams.

Conference participants had the opportunity to attend educational sessions on topics such as late night programming, personal motivation, academic success, and event publicity. 

While attending the conference, the SMC participants had the opportunity to hear new bands and solo artists, comedians and novelty acts, and many dynamic speakers. Some well-known public figures also made an appearance at this year’s conference including Bob Guiney, star of season four of ABC’s “The Bachelor”, Dennis Haskins of the 90s sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” Rupert Boneham, from CBS’s “Survivor,” several cast members of MTV’s “The Real World”, and hip-hop superstar and platinum recording artist Bone Crusher. 

APCA currently has over 350 school members nationwide. Last year, more than 300 schools and more than 1,200 students and advisors attended conferences and workshops providing their boards with quality, affordable programming services.

APCA campus activities programming conferences provide student programming boards an excellent opportunity to network with other campuses, meet new programming vendors, find new talent for campus activities programs and share ideas with and learn from other schools. 

For more information, contact Kim Day at (864) 587-4006.

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Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities - http://www.apca.com/