
Whether you live on campus or commute, you experience Community at SMC.
COMMUNITY LIFE
For information about our on-campus dining options, please visit Food & Drink.
Locked out of your room?
Willard, Hammond, Judd: Call 864.978.7334
Judd, Bridges, Sparrow: Call 864.978.7239
Willard, Hammond, Judd: Call 864.978.7334
Judd, Bridges, Sparrow: Call 864.978.7239
The X
The X is the second story of the Burgess Student Center (above the Dining Commons).
The X is the home of:
- 24/7 Student Lounge
- Counseling Center
- 24/7 "Flex Space" with Kitchen area & Vending
- SMCX Staff Offices
Whether you're a student looking for a place to relax, or a commuter looking for a place to heat your lunch, The X is a versatile space for all students!
Residence halls
Our residence halls were designed with students in mind! Community Life at Spartanburg Methodist College ensures that you experience comfortable living while engaging with your Pioneer community. Click on any residence hall below to learn more, see photos, or download a floorplan.
AREA COORDINATORS
Area Coordinators are available during business hours. If you need something on nights/weekends, please use the on-call number above, or reach out to Campus Security.
Kingman, Willard, & HammondTy Taylor
864.587.4272
TaylorT@smcsc.edu
The X, Office 221
864.587.4272
TaylorT@smcsc.edu
The X, Office 221
Bridges, Sparrow, & JuddReed Jostes
864.587.4537
JostesR@smcsc.edu
The X, Office 224
864.587.4537
JostesR@smcsc.edu
The X, Office 224
SMCX Community leadership

Dr. DeAndre HowardDean of Community Wellness
864.699.4632
HowardD@smcsc.edu
The X, Office 245
864.699.4632
HowardD@smcsc.edu
The X, Office 245

Kendrick ReedAssistant Dean of Community Life
864.587.4006
ReedKen@smcsc.edu
The X, Office 204
864.587.4006
ReedKen@smcsc.edu
The X, Office 204

Corey BellAssociate Director of Community Life
864.278.6276
BellC@smcsc.edu
The X, Office 222
864.278.6276
BellC@smcsc.edu
The X, Office 222
CAMPUS SAFETY
The mission of the Campus Safety Department is to support student learning by providing a campus environment that discourages crime and promotes safety through effective law enforcement and positive relations with the community.
Office & location
The Campus Safety Department at Spartanburg Methodist College operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are located behind Kingman Residence Hall.
Authority & jurisdiction

Our Campus Police Officers are:
- Class 1 Police Officers certified through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and State and South Carolina State Constables through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (S.L.E.D.).
- Given authority to make arrests, write traffic citations and conduct investigations off campus if necessary.
The Campus Safety Department’s police jurisdiction includes the campus and all roadways contiguous to the college’s property. SMC’s Campus Safety Department regularly patrols within its jurisdiction in marked police cars and handles all calls for services including: law enforcement, investigations, traffic enforcement and collision investigation, public assistance, and first aid.
Annual crime report
The SMC Campus Safety Department prepares the Annual Crime Report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act.
View the SMC 2017-2020 3 Year Crime Statistics
View the SMC Emergency Procedures 2018-2019
Emergency?Call 911
24/7 Officer Phone:864.587.4003
Our Officers
Chris Carter
Chief of Campus SafetyCarterC@smcsc.edu
Chief of Campus SafetyCarterC@smcsc.edu
James Kershaw
Campus Police Officer,
Class 1KershawJ@smcsc.edu
Campus Police Officer,
Class 1KershawJ@smcsc.edu
Marcie Hall
Campus Police Officer,
Class 3HallM@smcsc.edu
Campus Police Officer,
Class 3HallM@smcsc.edu
Community life Frequently Asked Questions