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Major milestone

MOUs signed with all S.C. HBCUs

To date, SRNS has established memorandums of understanding
(MOUs) with 18 local colleges, universities and veteran programs,
including recent signings with Clinton College and Morris College.
Stuart MacVean explained that the latest two MOUs mark an
important milestone. SRNS has now established a highly valued
relationship with the staff and students at every Historically Black
College and University (HBCU) in South Carolina.

The MOUs provide a wide variety of resources to these HBCUs
donated by SRNS for the benefit of their students, including monetary
donations in support of scholarships and paid internships.
Dr. Leroy Staggers, President, Morris College, and Stuart MacVean.
“We’re confident that these MOUs will provide much needed
assistance for many of their students while providing qualified job “We are looking forward to a long-term partnership with SRNS,” said
candidates for future openings at SRNS,” said MacVean.
Leroy Staggers, PhD, President, Morris College. “We are pleased with
MacVean noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has created unexpected their desire to assist our students with their occupational plans and
financial hardship for a significant number of college students across needs, now and upon graduation as many will seek rewarding careers
the state. at the Savannah River Site. This MOU reflects our continual desire to
The last six MOUs signed by SRNS and South Carolina HBCUs make excellence a hallmark of Morris College.”
also offered potential tours of SRS for students and faculty (post- Dr. Lester A. McCorn, President, Clinton College added that taking
COVID-19); provided subject matter experts to serve as advisors this important step through their agreement with SRNS clearly
and/or mentors; and created a series of workshops to help students demonstrates their desire to strive for excellence. “Foremost is our
improve their resume writing and job interview skills. dedication to our students, families and campus community as we
In addition, SRNS personnel will promote careers and degree continue to empower and grow those attending Clinton College,”
programs related to current and potential future workforce said McCorn.
needs associated with cybersecurity, engineering and business SRNS has provided more than $5 million for education outreach
management. This information will be available at since 2008, impacting more than 260,000 students and educators
www.savannahrivernuclearsolutions.com. throughout South Carolina and the counties near Augusta, Georgia.
Officials from both Clinton College and Morris College, in return, will Last year, more than 30,000 students and educators directly
collaborate with SRNS personnel to ensure curriculum alignment with benefited from 12 SRNS Education Outreach annual programs and
existing missions and workforce requirements at SRS. events prior to the closure of school buildings due to the pandemic.

‘Safety and Security

Connect Us’

In January, SRS revealed the 2021 Annual Safety and Security
campaign titled “Safety and Security Connect Us.” The campaign
displays new banners at the cloverleaf and barricade. It also features
a safety culture video of employees from Site contractors. The SRS
workforce’s core values are safety, security, health and environmental
stewardship. By staying connected and engaged, SRS employees are
empowered to protect the safety and security of every individual on
Site, and that value system extends into the many communities that New Safety and Security campaign banners are on display.
SRS employees call “home.”