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Accomplishments
African American Advisory Committee Meeting
African American Data Reports
2020 South Carolina Black History Month Calendar
2019 African American Fact Sheet
2019 South Carolina African American History Calendar
DHEC African American Health Report March 2012
This report focuses on various health concerns of African Americans in South Carolina based on findings from a 2012 health assessment survey. There is a particular focus on diabetes prevention and tobacco use prevention.
Strategic Issues Facing African Americans
This report focuses on the various concerns of African Americans in South Carolina such as poverty, births to teen mothers, educational attainment, child abuse, and neglect and rebuilding strong families.
Annual Reports and Accountability Reports
South Carolina laws require that each state agency submit an annual accountability report to the Governor and General Assembly that contains the agency’s or department’s mission, objectives to accomplish the mission, and performance measures that show the degree to which objectives are being met.
The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs reports to the Office of State Budget it's annual accountability report that includes an executive summary, organizational profile including leadership system, program descriptions and budgets, and program results.
FY 2011-12 Accountability Report
South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs (South Carolina State Library, 2012)
Annual Accountability Report, fiscal year 1998-1999
South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs (South Carolina State Library, 1999-10-15)
Annual Accountability Report, fiscal year 1997-1998
South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs (South Carolina State Library, 1998-10-16)
Annual Accountability Report, fiscal year 1996-1997
South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs (South Carolina State Library, 1997-10-15)
Annual Accountability Report, fiscal year 1995-1996
South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs (South Carolina State Library, 1996)
Annual Accountability Report, fiscal year 1994-1995
South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs (South Carolina State Library, 1995)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Ad Hoc Committee Meetings
Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs
2020 Governor's Proclamation for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Board Meetings
Educational Aspects Research Studies
The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs publishes documents on minority concerns in the state, including a statistical profile by counties, community resource directory, and results from education surveys. Here you will find reports that relate to the educational aspects of the state’s minority population.
Executive summary, Student Achievement and Vision Education (SAVE) proviso 55.5
Washington, Benjamin Jr. (South Carolina State Library, 2010-03)
Student Achievement and Vision Education (SAVE) proviso 55.5 Chapter 1
South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs (Washington, Benjamin Jr.)
Student Achievement and Vision Education (SAVE) proviso 55.5 Chapter 2
South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs (Washington, Benjamin Jr.)
Student Achievement and Vision Education (SAVE) proviso 55.5 Chapter 3
South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs (Washington, Benjamin Jr.)
Student Achievement and Vision Education (SAVE) proviso 55.5 Chapter 4
South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs (Washington, Benjamin Jr.)
The Economic Benefits of Pre-School in South Carolina
Belfield, Clive R. (South Carolina State Library, 2008-01)
This analysis begins with a description of the current opportunities for South Carolina’s children to enroll in early education programs, including information on total state funding. Next, is outlined options for significantly expanding pre-school options but also maintaining high quality. These new policies are then evaluated to determine the likely economic consequences.
General Information
2016 Promulgation of Agency Regulations Findings Report
Understanding and Working with Students and Adults from Poverty
Can You Survive in Poverty Quiz
Hispanic Advisory Committee Meeting
Hispanic Heritage Month
Governor's Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month and SC Latino Business Day 2020
Hispanic Heritage Month 2019 Calendar
Hispanic/Latino Data Reports
DHEC South Carolina Hispanic/Latino Health Report 2010
This report is a report of the health challenges faced by Hispanic/Latinos in South Carolina based on a 2010 health assessment survey.
The Economic and Social Implications of the Growing Latino Population in South Carolina 2007
Minority Population Initiatives
Higher Education Minority Retention Report (2016)
Final Health Equity Report Card (2014)
SHEC National Partnership for Action to End Health Disparities (2014)
South Carolina County Health Disparities Profile: Calhoun, Dorchester and Orangeburg
South Carolina Profile of Minority Housing Data
Native American Advisory Committee Meetings
Native American Data Reports
Governor's Proclamation for Native American Heritage Month 2020
Native American Heritage Month Calendar 2019
Governor's Proclamation for Native American Heritage Month 2019
Facebook Report for Native American Heritage Month Calendar 2019
Native American Heritage Month Calendar 2018
Native American Heritage Month Calendar 2017
Governor's Proclamation for Native American Heritage Month 2017
2017 South Carolina Native American Indian Educational Resource Guide
2017 South Carolina Native American Indian Business Directory and Resource Guide
CMA Native American Indian Affairs Initiative 2013 - 2014 Annual Report
Native American Affairs Program Annual Report Brief 2012 - 2013
SCDHEC Summary Report of Findings from the Native American Health Assessment Survey (2011)
Native American Community Needs Assessment Survey Project Evaluation 2007 - 2011
Native American Affairs Outreach Summary 2004 - 2010
Native American Affairs Accomplishments FY 2008 - 2009
Native American Community Needs Assessment Project (2008)
Small and Minority Business Data Reports
2017 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report
South Carolina Opportunity Zones
Developments spurred by Opportunity Zone tax breaks rising in SC
South Carolina Voter Registration
The Right to Vote in South Carolina (2015)
Statistical Profiles by Counties
2004 Statistical Profile by Counties
1999 – 2001 Statistical Profile by Counties