The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) serves as the coordinating board for 33 public institutions:
- 3 research universities
- 7 comprehensive universities
- 16 technical colleges
- 7 two-year regional campuses of USC
Governance Structure:
Individual institutional boards govern each institution, while the Technical College System has separate oversight. Research universities maintain significant autonomy. CHE operates through four standing committees: Executive, Academic Affairs and Licensing, Access & Equity and Student Services, and Finance & Facilities.
