TCL 2024 State of the College

DEAR FRIENDS,

What’s in a name? Though a rose may smell just as sweet regardless of what it’s called, I contend that there’s much to be revered in a name. Take the name “Technical College of the Lowcountry” for example. Who we are is all right there in our name.

Technical speaks to the career-focused education and training we provide to thousands of students annually for high-skill jobs today and tomorrow. As a nationally accredited two-year community College, we offer more than 60 academic certificates, degree programs and university transfer options. And, most importantly, Lowcountry denotes our foremost commitment to our local community spanning Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties.

The naming of our new 50,000 square-foot training center, which received a $10 million appropriation from the state of South Carolina last year, is also significant. The Arthur E. Brown Regional Workforce Training Center will be built at the college’s New River Campus in Bluffton. It’s named for General Art Brown, a longtime TCL donor, advocate and former commissioner, to ensure his name and legacy live on for generations to come.

We were also very intentional in finding just the right name for our new mascot.

Last February, TCL embarked on a months-long, community-wide initiative to choose an official mascot and gathered input from our students, alumni, employees and the community. In August, we announced the “Tides” as our mascot, a perfect representation of TCL’s vision to elevate the students and communities we serve and a fitting symbol of the steadfast spirit of our students and alumni.

You’ll note that this year’s State of the College report focuses on the many names behind our institution—from graduates to donors to other community partners. In addition, you’ll read important highlights from the past year and learn more about our plans for 2024.

Names matter. They certainly help define who we are as a college. I encourage you to get to know us by name, whether that be our faculty and staff, our programs of study or our students and alumni. As our partners in higher education and workforce development, we promise to welcome you by name to any of our campuses anytime.

Sincerely,

Richard J. Gough, Ed.D. President

College Leadership GET TO KNOW

TCL AREA

COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION

Randy Dolyniuk Chairman Beaufort County

COMMISSION

Sheree Darien Vice Chairwoman Jasper County

James Boozer Secretary Beaufort County

Heath Duncan Beaufort County

David Smalls Colleton County

Dr. Rick Toomey Beaufort County

Marjorie Thomas Hampton County

Dr. Richard J. Gough President

Allison Canning Vice President for Student Services

Mary Lee Carns Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Workforce Development and Executive Director for TCL Foundation

Laura Dukes, Esq. Vice President for Academic Affairs

Nancy H. Weber Vice President for Administrative Services

Tara Lahnen Director for Human Resources

College Highlights DID YOU KNOW?

TCL OPENS COLLETON LOCATION

TCL opened a new location in Colleton County in the summer of 2023, thanks to a special partnership with the Colleton Adult Learning Center (CALC) and the Colleton County School District. Housed at the CALC, TCL Colleton offers fast-track industrial, computer and allied health courses through its Kozak Office of Workforce Development. Classes include certified nurse aide (CNA), phlebotomy, medical administrative assistant, certified production technician, CompTIA and more. learn more : www.tcl.edu/colleton

BCSD, TCL ANNOUNCE TIDES HIGH SCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM

Beaufort County School District and TCL will launch a new full-time dual enrollment option for ninth graders at TCL’s New River and Beaufort Mather Campuses in fall 2024. Students will take college-level, degreeseeking courses taught by TCL instructors. While in high school, BCSD Tides cohorts can earn two associate degrees and a technical certificate from TCL in a variety of college and career pathways. learn more : www.tcl.edu/bcsdtides

TCL COMPLETES MOOR HALL RENOVATION; HUB OPENS TO STUDENTS

The HUB opened in the fall of 2023 and serves as the college’s one-stop enrollment center, housing admissions, advising, financial aid, testing and more. A culmination of many years of work and community support, the building dates to 1939 and was original to the Mather School that opened in 1868 during Reconstruction and eventually became TCL. In 2020, The Mather School was named part of the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network by the National Park Service.

learn more : www.tcl.edu/hub

S.C. ALLOCATES $10 MILLION TO REGIONAL WORKFORCE TRAINING CENTER

The State of South Carolina’s 2023 budget included a $10 million appropriation for TCL’s new Arthur E. Brown Regional Workforce Training Center to be built in Bluffton. The 50,000-square-foot, high-tech facility will allow the college to add and expand programs to meet current and future workforce needs in the Lowcountry and beyond. With capacity for up to 850 students, programs will include manufacturing, automated systems, logistics, business, computer technology and more. The project is estimated to cost around $26 million with a three-to-four year approval process and construction timeline. The college is partnering with local government and private industry to secure remaining funding and will break ground in the spring of 2024.

learn more : www.tcl.edu/colleton

TCL CHARTERS TRI-ALPHA HONOR SOCIETY, RECOGNIZING FIRSTGENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS

TCL established a chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha, an Honor Society specifically dedicated to first-generation college students. TCL President Dr. Richard Gough, a first-generation college student himself, was one of 14 faculty, staff and student inductees recognized at a special induction ceremony in November.

learn more : www.tcl.edu/alpha

KING ARTHUR BAKING COMPANY & TCL CULINARY INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH HOST RECIPE CONTEST

CIS and America’s oldest baking company, King Arthur, launched the first ever “Tastes Like Home Recipe Contest” last fall. The contest invited CIS students and high school juniors and seniors in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties to submit their favorite sweet and/or savory baking recipe that was inspired by tastes of home. Finalists will compete onsite at CIS later this spring for top prizes that include a trip to King Arthur Baking Company in Vermont along with CIS scholarships sponsored by King Arthur. learn more : www.tcl.edu/kingarthur

TCL FIRST S.C. TECHNICAL COLLEGE TO EARN SPECIAL VETERANS DESIGNATION

The S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA) recently recognized TCL with a silver-grade academic award as part of its Military Academic Recognition Program. TCL is the first technical college in the state to receive the award, earning a “South Carolina Veteran Friendly Higher Education Institution” designation. The college joins the ranks of other S.C. higher education institutions such as Clemson and USC to have received an SCDVA designation. learn more : www.tcl.edu/silver

SECURITIES OPERATION CENTER OPENS ON BEAUFORT CAMPUS

The SOC recently opened at the Beaufort Mather Campus. Led by TCL IT staff and monitored by interns and students in the college’s cybersecurity program, the center’s aim is to evaluate incoming digital information and help protect the TCL community from cyberattacks and threats. Establishing a SOC is part of the college’s overall plan to apply for the National Security Agency’s Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity designation (CAE-CD). learn more : www.tcl.edu/cyber

WE ARE THE TCL TIDES

After a months-long, community-wide selection process, TCL announced “Tides” as its official mascot. The new mascot is a perfect representation of TCL’s vision to elevate the students and communities it serves and a fitting symbol of the steadfast spirit of TCL students and alumni. learn more : www.tcl.edu/tides

WATCH THE VIDEO

TCL practical nursing student Abby Corbett shows her Tides pride last October while holding a photo of her fiancé PFC Cody Keeney, a United States Marine.

(l-r) TCL’s Director for Military and Veteran Programs

Christina Schatzle, TCL President Dr. Richard Gough, Operations Coordinator for the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs Kailay Washington, TCL’s Veterans Enrollment Counselor Travis Newman

TCL Class of 2023 CONGRATULATIONS

TCL recognized 321 students at its annual commencement ceremony held in May. Students earned college certificate, diploma and associate degrees from more than 50 programs of study including nursing, computer technology, early care and education, business administration, culinary arts and many more. Importantly, most of these new graduates will go to work in local hospitals, construction companies, small businesses and more right here across the Lowcountry. Also of note, 43 graduates were high school students who earned college degrees and certificates through the dual enrollment program.

BY THE NUMBERS

321: Number of Grads

57: Programs Represented

43: Dual Enrolled Students

learn more : www.tcl.edu/2023grads

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CERTIFICATE GRADUATES

Joshua Ryan Albridge

Sanai Alston

Hunter James Arquette

Austin Dylan Bauer

Kiwana Doniese Black

Nathaniel David Blubaugh

Ray Ellen Bunch

Christine Cannon

Gabrielle Brianna Chaney

Angelica Alondra Chavez

Ailyn Chavira

Collins O. Cleveland

Jamiyla Diamond

Cy’Nea Coleman

Ann M. Crager

Denise Carol Creel

Stephine Cruz

Christian Danielle Dantzler

Kendell Jameson Dinkins

Farrah Zianna Doe

Phillip Evan Lee English

Titia Shaneequa Evans

Garrett Jordan Famuliner

Lydia A. Fields

Quaeshawn Judah Fields

Yariela Maria Fludd

Deveigh Lee Ford

Tiffany Fortier

John Michael Fuller

Brenda Monseratt Garcia

Amanda Leigh Garrett

Shakil Xavier Gause

Samara Shanae Gibbs

Jeremy Renard Givens

Elijah Keawe Gomez

Jonathan Gonzalez

Leah Nicole Grave

Alec Harper

Tyler Narvel Harris

Taquana Le’Shay Heyward

Shadasha L. Holmes

Anthony Phillip Horn

Shanena Rena James

Whitney Vernice Jefferson

Taylor Imani Johnson

Justin Keller

Daniela Guadalupe Landeros

John Marshall McDaniel

Clifton Daniel Major, III

Sandra Marconi

Samantha Brooke Marotta

Evan Andrew Mello

Samantha Nicole Mendicino

Taqouya Jemira Miller

Anastasia L. Mousa

Faith Murray

My’asia Symone

Keonna Murray

Sharon Murray

Octavio Alejandro Nunez

Maya Angela Patterson

Abril Ramirez

Angelica Nicole Ramirez

James Edward Ranck

Olivia Richardson

Guadalupe Kimberly Rosas de la Cruz

William Grady Rose

Judith Anita Russell

Eliseo Shell Bollo

Jackson Slaton Skinner

Kim Stone

Thokare Elaine Wallace

Keosha Sh’avae Washington

Michael Alan Williams

Tiffany Willis

Brandon Michael Wilson

Jasmyn Wise

Natalia M. Yanez

DIPLOMA GRADUATES

Jasmine Marie Callender

Ingrid Zuleima Gaitan

Karey Danielle Harris

Bellah Grace Hexamer

Rylee Hill

Ashley Morgan Kelly

Caroline Marie Lavery

Teagan Rose Manning

Tess Orise McGlen

Riley AnneMarie Pfendler

Stella Marie Piccioli

Tori White Class Speaker

ASSOCIATE DEGREE GRADUATES

Jack Connor Abler

Katherine Veeka

Ahders-Oehring

Tyler Russel Ahern

Blaine Victoria Alexander

Bianca Algarin

Keagen Avery Allen

Malani Connease

Anderson

Shyla Anderson

Jan Amber Aycock

Paulette Magdalia Bailey

Thomas Clifford Bailey

Janera Shanay Baskerville

Reina Mirabueno Batchelder

Allyson Paige Beall

Taquoia Lashae Beals

Kimberly B. Beamon

Samantha Grace Beever

Kathrine Bell

Marlena Yneathe Benson

Jessica Blackburn

Charlene Michelle Boggs

Rondasha Gabrielle Bonds

Darren John Branner

Ally Brannon

Alexis Paige Brown

Robert L. Brown

Yasmin Renee Brown

Stephanie Michelle Brumley

Haley Budzynski

Paul Edward Burroughs

Grace Katheryn Burvenich

Dionne Latrell Campbell

Tyler Chase Campbell

Bette Ruth Cappelmann

Maria Angelita Carolus

Denali Autumn Carr

Shaun Marcus Carter

Cassandra Rose Castaldi

Ashley Chandler

Denise Rena Charles

Alayna Marlene Clark

Sherri Lynn Connolly

Zien Judea Cordray

Janeya Sherrie Cox

Lisa Crawford

Carman Raven Crosby

Lelis Jamil Cruz Ramirez

Annie M. Daise

Mickayla Amore Daise

Suniah Citirine Danaher

Autumn Kelly Dark

Breona Ni’Jae Davis

Demesvar Delva, Jr.

Stefany Joshlyn Donjuan

Haleigh Dorch

Makayla Drayton

Brandon Dunn

Vernonn P. Edmalin

Karleigh Marie Edmonson

Aspen Grace Eller

Emma Grace Epperson

Shawana Erwin

Chandler Nicole Eubanks

Samuel Allen Farley

Victoria R. Farmer

Kennedy Farrell

Derris Devonta Felder

Mikayla Chanel Ferguson

Micahla Faith Fetters

Latisha Fields

Fallon Rose Fischer

Natiema Fuller

Miky Gagnon

Saul Marcos Donicio Garcia

Brian Gatch

Laurie Dallas Gibbons

Cynthia Gibson

Brittany Gray Giles

Crystal Gill

Krista Gilligan

Randa M. Godley

Kylie Grace Gonzales

Victoria Valentina Gonzalez

Joshua E. Goodpaster

Issac Terrell Gordon

Ashley Dondrea Grant

Natasha Nadine

Shakiesna Green

Zaria Shamone Green

Joann Gullo

Kamelia Hadipour

Caleb Brendan Zweede Hagood

Donna M. Harding

Holly Christine Hart

Kylie Hartman

Maryanna Jennings Hatcher

Fabiola Rossie

Hernandez-Serna

Genesis Hernandez

Jennifer Hernandez

Laurie Jane Hernandez Aguiler

Cory Herritt

Meggan Leigh Hiers

Sheldon Hunter Hiers

Kari Marie Hill

Madeline Claire Hitchens

Sabrina Lashay Holmes

Anthony Philip Horn

Kelly Anne Housaman

Virginia Hudson

Jennifer Leeanne Hunnicutt

Valentina Hurtado

Valerie Iannazzo

Alicia Lorenay Jackson

Angela M. Jackson

Mattice Laton James

Diamond Jett

Jose Juan Jimenez

Ja’laya Ta’Neace Johnson

Quintarus Derelle Johnson

Spencer Tyler Johnson

Kearsen Jones

Diane Keane

Adrian Eduardo Kennett

Camron Dalton Kilgore

Darby M. Kinsey

Kaitlyn Barbara Kintz

Deborah Ann Kulak

Chelsie Lee Kunze

Sarah Temple Lafond

Latesha Lashay Landrum

Miecha Anise Lane

Makaylia Moeisha Lawrence

Jessica Kay Leakey

Lavonna Levine

Laura McCrindle Lewis

Julia Margaret Lingwall

Sydney Danielle Lister

Jo Ann Little

Pamela Michelle Lopez

Layla Simone Love

Adriana Amelia Loza

Sara-Rose Lyda

Faith Lynn Marie

Macherione

Ana G. MacIas

Logan Zachary Markiw

Ana Massa

Christopher J. Masters

Colton Brooks Maxey

Niayana Jasmeen McCalla

Karla V. McGinnis

Mikayla Renae McKinsey

Jaleesa Brittney McQueen

Ana Erika Elona Mendoza

Alondra Del Carmen

Mercado Evangelista

Timia Junue Miller

Alexis Teria’ Mitchell

Bertha Jazmin Montero

Bailey Lanier Moore

Sthanley Andrey Mora

Isaac David Morales

Kalyn Deniece Moultrie

John Andrew Murray

Laurann Elaine Nix

Fallyn Elizabeth O’Brien

Joanna Carolina Olivares

Erica Orr

Alex Randall Owens

Aureona Michelle

Lasha Palmer

Jennifer Marion Panduro

Cassie Pearce

Charles Chenoweth Pedroni

Donovan Jason Peterson

Makenzie Grace Pierce

Sydney Sinclair Pollins

MacKenna Lynn Pratt

Taylor Ann Pratt

Joshua Preston

Katherine Ramirez

Christina Marina Ranck

Isabella Danyelle

Raniszewski

Rhonda Renee Richey

Nickindra Merdeia Riley

Savanna Haley Roberts

Celine Victoria Robinson

John Lafe Robinson

Briana Elizabeth Rodgers

Wesley Jacob Rogers

Megan Patricia Rogowsky

Gabrielle R. Rowell

Ephraim Jordan

Edward Russell

Jenny Marie Schumann

Hannah Scott

Robert Edward Self Jr.

Chelsea Selner

Callista C. Shepherd

Evin Sierra

Sarah ELizabeth Silvas

Alexis Simmons

Tina Marie Simmons

Rebecca Caroline Simonsen

Delien C. Skinner

Vail Alden Sklar

De’ Ziyah Tamar’e’ah

Ta’nea Smalls

Jason Leroy Smalls

Amy Suzanne Smith

Dean Curtis Smith

Shenkliay Demetrice Smith

Sara Jand Allegra

Southers-Brun

Jordan Steward

Lorrie Kaye Stockman

Sherelle La’Shay Stoney

Kailee Sword

Hung Ta

Nigiria Rose Taylor

Caroline Anne Taylor

Kayla Tracy

Madeline Louise Tucker

Sydney Ann Turpin

Eugenio Turrubiartes, Jr.

Breanna Lynn Varnadoe

Marilyn Gay Wade

Amanda Schotz Walrad

Chasmere Alexandria Washington

Keniyah Shynae Webb

Ariana Kaitlyn White

Brooke White

Sheree L. White

Tori Jai White

Sydney M. Wiese

Cynthia Wilson

Jada Wilson

Teresa Lynn Wooten

Jocelyn Elaine Youngblood

Sandra Skipper Yuen

Andy Zuviri

Advisory Committees WE MEAN BUSINESS

GUIDING THE FUTURE

WORKFORCE: The college’s Advisory Committees provide invaluable input and professional counsel to a variety of programs and curriculum. Made up of local and regional industry, business, government and educational representatives, these experts act as a communication link between the college and the community to ensure ongoing program relevancy and graduate competency.

I strive to give a real-world perspective to the program, making sure that the students are not only prepared to take the state board exams but that they are excited and engaged in real-world salon experiences. We care about student success now and in the future.

Melissa Steward, Bangs salon Cosmetology Advisory Committee Member

MASSAGE THERAPY

Laurel Berkey, Live Light Healing

Berdorf Dixon, Lowcountry Rehabilitation

Terri Goldenberg, Massage Envy

Ananta Gopalan, SCORE south Carolina

Danielle Long, A’Lavender Mist Spa

Katheryne McCracken, Massage Envy

Atia Washington-Miller, Awaken by the Purest Touch

MEDICAL ASSISTING

Kathy Abraham, Sea Island Pediatrics

Bailey Bailey-Green, TCL Alumni

Melanie Burcin-Braden, Tenet Physicians Resources

Janette Cherry, Hilton Head Internist

Suzette Fields, TCL Alumni

James Gigante, Hilton Head Internist

Natalie Hohn, Hilton Head Internist

Christopher Ketchie, Beaufort Physicians Partner

Jessica Krow, Beaufort Memorial Hospital

Ann Malphrus, Community Member

Shantavia Riley, TCL Alumni

Mary Walton, Beaufort Memorial Hospital

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Anna Burns, Beaufort Memorial Hospital

Lawrence Dee, TCL Student

Steve Giammona, Naval Hospital Beaufort

Kevin Green, Carolina Sportscare

Timothy Gurley, Gravity Physical Therapy

Abby Lowther, Amedisys Home Health

Nicole Myers

Shannon Padgett, Pruitt Health—Estill

Robin Poe, Veterens Victory House

Darrin Brothers, St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital

NURSING

Lori Carr, Hilton Head Hospital

Katy Faircloth, Memorial Health University Medical Center

Melissa Feather, Colleton Medical Center

Gina Harris, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry

Chimene Heyward, Beaufort Memorial Hospital

Lynne Hutchison, USCB

Lisa Koons, Memorial Health University Medical Center

Chris Lokant, St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital

Darlene Nester, Hilton Head Hospital

Joshua Peterson, Hilton Head Hospital

Joy Solomon, Memorial Health University Medical Center

Melanie Wooten, Hampton Regional Medical Center

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

Kathy Anderzack, Hilton Head Hospital

Hassel Estep, United States Naval Hospital

Constance Ginn, Beaufort Memorial Hospital

Meredith Henderson

Rudolph Kushnereit, Beaufort Memorial Hospital

Jenny Kushnereit, Beaufort Medical Plaza

Jane Ouimette, Coastal Carolina Hospital/Hilton Head

Mary Pocian, Lowcountry Medical Group

Julie Poston, Hampton Regional Medical Center

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

Kathy Cooper, Perioperative Education Consultant

Rowena Deaton, Hilton Head Hospital

Barbara Graves, Coastal Carolina Medical Center

Marilyn Harcharik

Sarah Lafond, TCL Student

Rauscher Lauren, Beaufort Memorial Hospital

Theresa Leigh, Memorial Health University Medical Center

Beth Lynam, Coastal Carolina Medical Center

Heather Riehl, Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head

Stephen Sisco, Beaufort Memorial Hospital

January Snow, Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head

Lori Terry, Memorial Health University Medical Center

Dawn Walz, Beaufort Memorial Hospital

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNOLOGY

Michelle Adams, SC Department of Employment & Workforce

Charles Boyles, Wade Hampton High School

Gloria Duryea, Community Member

Katherine Mead, Beaufort County Resources

Cathy Reese, Beaufort Housing Authority

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Leslie Aker, Les Aker Consulting

Cory Cooper, Beaufort County School District

Zach Dabkowki, INFOSEC—GSA

Akosha Hinkson, Hampton County School District

Robert Jones, Presafe Technologies

Daniel Morgan, Beaufort County Info & Technology Director

Jess O’Brien, Beaufort Digital Coridor

Dorian Phillips, Beaufort Memorial

ELECTRONICS

David Adams, NetOps LLC

Jeff Clark, Tactical Aircrew Combat Training Solutions

Flloyd Henderson, TCL

Ralph Lataille, Beaufort County School District

Udita Mehta, Hargray

Dorian Phillips, Beaufort Memorial

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Allen Beach, Port Royal Police Department

Robert Bromage, Beaufort County Sherriff’s Office

LeVern Cohen, Ridgeland Correctional Institute

George Erdel, Beaufort Police Department

Samantha Gooding-Newton, Beaufort Police Department

Quandara Grant, Beaufort County Detention Center

Donald Hipp, Jasper County Sherriff’s Department

Mike Jennings, Beaufort County Sherriff’s Department

A.J. Massey, Port Royal Police Department

Dale McDorman, Beaufort Police Department

Jennifer Petrone, Beaufort Police Department

Stephanie Price, Town of Bluffton

Latasha Robinson, Beaufort County Detention Center

Anthony Russell, Hampton County Sherriff’s Department

T.C. Smalls, Hampton County Sherriff’s Department

Kevin Smalls, Colleton County Sherriff’s Department

P.J. Tanner, Beaufort County Sherriff

Ron Wekenmann, Port Royal Police Department

John Wiggins, Ridgeland Correctional Institute

Sam Woodward, Hardeeville Police Department

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Elizabeth Bankert, TEACH Counselor

Dwana Doctor, Hampton County First Steps

Kandi Hewlett, Thomas Heyward Academy

Nyisha Mithcell-Gathers, The Children’s Center

Sheryl Newton, Beaufort County First Steps

Leslie Terry, SC Child Care Resource and Referral

Betty Washington, Beaufort County First Steps

Laurie Woods, Lowcountry Building Blocks

GENERAL BUSINESS

Jill Breaux, Fripp Island Resort

Nerissa Brown, Dept of Defense

Jay Lovell, First Citizens Bank

Joan Petrucci, Strecansky & Company of the Lowcountry

Michael Putich, Robinson Grant & Co., P.A.

Michael Thompson, CPA, PC

Mark Wease, Marriott Vacations Worldwide

PARALEGAL

Mary Bass Lohr, Parker Law Group

Icela Bowers, Lowcountry Legal Volunteers

Anne Caywood, Lowcountry Legal Volunteers

Aaron Nelson, Nelson Law Firm

Connie Nix, Dore Law Firm

Tony Pollen, Workforce Development of the Lowcountry

Andy Richardson, Professional Engineer

Jerri Roseneau, Beaufort County

Briana Shotwell, Beaufort County

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Bill Harris, Allison/Ramsey Architechts

Joshua Keith, Lighthouse Plumbing

Jim May, Mayfair Corporation - President

Marty Miley, Beaufort Construction of SC, LLC.

Chris Mixson, All Phase Wiring, LLC

Zachary Pierce, Switch It on Electric Services

COSMETOLOGY

Michelle Colella, Enlighten Salon

Diane Cook, Hair Designers of Wexford

Miranda Garvin, Living Color Salon

Mark Goodman, Hair Designers of Wexford

Anna Kendrick, The Parlour Salon

Khristina Reinheardt, Cocoa Rose Salon

Melissa Smith

Takiya Smith, The Brow Company

Vivian Smith

Melissa Steward, Bangs Salon

Demeterie Warren, BJACE

HVAC

Timothy Delozier, McCalls Supply

Jay Dennis, D & S Heating & Cooling

Don Easson, Coastal GeoExchange LLC

Richard Foster, Zone First

Jonathan Graham, East Coast Metal Distribution

Parrish Neville, Pametto Electric

Jennifer Penter-Peterson, Pender Brothers, Inc.

John Tuckwiller, Carolina Air, Inc.

Chris Watkins, Watkins Mechanical

Jason Zareva, Lowcountry Air Solutions

learn more : www.tcl.edu/advisory

The TCL Foundation AMPLIFYING IMPACT

Established to serve the Technical College of the Lowcountry, The TCL Foundation is a taxexempt 501(c)(3) organization and accepts contributions on behalf of the college. Like community colleges nationally, TCL relies on local support to advance its mission.

TCL is state-assisted—not state-supported— and receives 18% of its operating budget from the State of South Carolina. In order to keep tuition affordable, the college depends on generous philanthropic support to sustain and expand its facilities, academic programs, student support services and more.

Donor gifts are instrumental in allowing TCL to serve more students and graduate more skilled workers. Thereby, donors who ensure TCL’s future also ensure a stronger local economy and better business climate.

learn more : www.tcl.edu/foundation

WAYS TO GIVE

n The TCL Fund empowers TCL to respond quickly to immediate or emerging education and workforce training needs of the Lowcountry.

n The TCL Guarantors Program helps deserving students faced with financial challenges to stay in school.

n The President’s Fund for Opportunity & Excellence supports faculty, facilities, teaching supplies and instructional equipment.

n TCL Scholarship recognizes student financial need and merit in equal measure.

n The Mather Legacy Society includes donors who have named TCL in their estate plans or as a beneficiary of another planned gift or who create an endowment.

give now : www.tcl.edu/give

learn more : www.tcl.edu/future

TCL accomplishments are achieved with your help. In the last five years alone, donor investment helped build the Culinary Institute of the South, created valuable workforce training scholarships, funded much-needed classroom technology and equipment and so much more. Together we have transformed individuals and communities. Let’s continue to the build future together.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TCL and the Foundation are uniquely positioned to enhance our community and the lives of our residents in three fundamental ways: by providing a wide array of educational opportunities to students to learn, earn credits, discover and pursue great careers; by attracting high quality, experienced and dedicated educators and staff; and by providing talented and qualified associates to local businesses. These attributes combine to make TCL and the Foundation real difference-makers in our area.

Laura Meagher, Foundation Board Member

Lex Bomar Retired Engineer

Andrew Davis Sign D’Sign

Dr. Helen Ryan Retired Educator

Charles Sampson Chair Charter One Real Estate, HHI

David Burke Burke’s Main St. Pharmacy

Joe Mingledorff Mingledorff’s Inc.

Regina Silletti Retired Faculty

Jon Verity Treasurer Verity Investment Partners

Jim Coleman The Cypress Group

Matthew Roher The Sea Pines Resort

Jay Wiendl Beach House Hilton Head Island

Kesia Brown State Farm Insurance

Laura C. Meagher Former Exec VP & General Counsel, VF Corp

Pam Scallan Retired Business Owner

John Chiacchiero Vice Chair Oak Advisors

Ali Cadmus Push Press Inc.

Rufus Pinckney Mather School Coastal/Lowcountry & Alumni Chapter

Jennifer Tuckwiller Carolina Air, Inc.

TCL Foundation Donors A SMART INVESTMENT

ELEVATING STUDENTS & THE COMMUNITY: Since its founding in 1983, the TCL Foundation—through generous donor philanthropy—has worked to advance the mission and vision of the Technical College of the Lowcountry. Thank you to our donors for choosing to invest in the college and its students.

10-YEAR DONOR LIST

$500,000 - $999,999

Heritage Classic Foundation

$100,000 - $499,999

The Bargain Box of Hilton Head

Liz and Todd Clist

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

Mrs. Lou Gast

The Hospital Auxiliary

Montage Hotels & Resorts

Joanne and Alan Moses

Palmetto Electric Trust

Stevie and Frank Raiti

Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island

The Sea Pines Resort

US Foods

50,000 - $99,999

Bentley and Dave Barton

Gen. Arthur E. Brown, Jr. USA (Ret.)

Calhoun Station

Beverly and Angus Cotton

Cyndi and Steve Duvall

Ms.Theodora Feldberg

Ginn Family Foundation

Susan and Malcolm Goodridge

Mr.Norman Harberger

Carol and Thomas Henry

Hilton Head Wine and Food Festival

Frances and Charles Sampson

SERG Restaurant Group

Regina and Harry Silletti

Sodexo Inc.

Ms. Gloria Taggart

Thompson Turner Construction Group

Truist Bank

Mr. James Van Dusen

$25,000 - $49,999

Patti and John Chiacchiero

Mary and Jim Coleman

D.L. Scurry Foundation

Ms. Linda Ellis

Bobbi and Jerry Gillis

Mary and Ed Leary

Vicky and Fred Leitz

Palmetto State Bank

Sun City Lions Club

$10,000 - $24,999

Ms. Lex Bomar

Breakthru Beverage South Carolina

Mary Lee Carns and Jim West

Ms. Laura Cramer

Cypress of Hilton Head Island

Ms. Grace Dennis

Dividend Assets Capital, LLC

Ms. Barbara Erickson

Melissa and Bill Evans

Friends of Callawassie Island, Inc

Suzanne and Frank Giesemann

Judy and Rich Gough

Mr. Sam Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kinder

Ladies Unlimited Investment Club

Mr. Robert Luddy

Mr. John McCann

Ms. Laura Meagher

Joan and Fred Nimmer

Palmetto Bluff Investments, LLC

Sue and Tom Potrykus

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Seymour

South Atlantic Bank

Norma and Gerry Stewart

Sun City Veteran’s Association

Ward Edwards Engineering

Nancy and Chris Weber

Ms. Beverly Witzel

$5,000 - $9,999

AMVETS Post 70 Ladies Auxiliary

Dr. Joseph Bailey

Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Bassett

Beaufort Business & Professional Women’s Club

Mr. Bill Bootle

Ms. Marianne Chenault

The Chisholm Foundation

Coastal States Bank

Mr. Cary Corbitt

Ms. Nanette Denton

Eleanor and George Devlin

Joan and Earl Dietz

Laura and Randy Dolyniuk

Ms. Shelia Duffy

Laura and Marvin Dukes

Cindy and Edward Duryea

Mr. Mark Fisher

Sonya and Chalmers Gorman

Suzan and Wayne Grabenbauer

Martha and Andrew Grant

Ms. Pat Green

Dr. Muriel A. Hawkins

Mr. William Floyd Henderson

Jane and Clyde Hincher

Leslie and Harry Hodges

Susan and James Hooker

Mr. Mark Hooper

Mr. Russell Keevy

Mr. and Mrs. Montague Laffitte

Mather Lowcountry Alumni Association

Peggy and Boulton Mohr

Morrow Legacy Foundation

Mr. Ronald Morrow

Moss Creek Marines

Dr. Gina Mounfield

Carolyn and Bill Nettles

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

Diane and Rufus Pinckney

Alesla and Michael Ricks

Mrs. George H. Roberts

Rotary Club of Beaufort

Pam and Drew Scallan

Mr. and Mrs. Horst W. Schroeder

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Signorello

Ms. Chandra Soucek

Mary and John Stefan

Lynn and Dave Strange

Kim and Robert Trask

Mr. and Mrs. Sean Tyrrell

Verity Investment Partners

Ms. Linda Volkhardt

Mr. Jay Wiendl

Julia and John Wilson

Mr. Don Wolcott

MATHER LEGACY SOCIETY

Doris Lou Gast

Douglas MacLean

Palmetto Electric Trust

Helen McCann Thompson

Virgina (Ginnie) Kozak

Family and Friends of Mrs. Frieda Mitchell

Family and Friends of Chief

Matthew Clancy

2023 DONOR LIST

Mr. Rodney Adams

Adaptive Golf Experience, LCC

Ms. Madoline Ainsworth

Ms. Vandy Amason

American Endowment Foundation

AMVETS Post 70 Ladies Auxiliary

Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Bassett

Beaufort Water Festival, Inc

Ms. Kaci Bemowski

Rob & Heather Bender

Ms. Jessica Berry

Ms. Sasha Bishop

Ms. Cynthia Blaschke

Ms. Alexis Bomar

Ms. Kelly Boniecki

Mr. Pete Bouley

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bridges

Ms. Jayne Bukowsky

Ms. Alison Cadmus

Calhoun Station

Ms. Della Campbell

Mr. Omolola Campbell

Ms. Allison Canning

Ms. Mary Lee Carns

Carolina Sportscare and Physical Therapy

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Chiacchiero

City of Beaufort

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Clist

Mr. and Mrs. James Coleman

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

Compass Rehabilitation LLC

Ms. Susana Cook

Ms. Leigh Copeland

Mr. Cary Corbitt

Mrs. Beverly Cotton

Ms. Ann Cramer

Ms. Amy Cross

Ms. Ann Cullen

Ms. Christine Curley

Ms. Amanda Curry

Ms. Sheree Darien

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dasher

Ms. Joan Dattlebaum

Ms. Libby Deloach

Ms. Barbara Denson

Mr. Raymond Devine

Mr. Jay DeZeeuw

Mr. Claude Dinkins

Mr. Randy Dolyniuk

Ms. Susanne Douglas

Mrs. Constance Dreher

Mrs. Laura Dukes

Ms. and Mrs. Marvin Dukes

Ms. Patricia Erd

Mr. Richard Ernest

Fidelity Charitable

Ms. Susan Finer

Ms. Sarah Foster

Ms. Ann Garvey

Ms. Nina Gibbs

Ms. Suzanne Giesemann

Jerry and Bobbi Gillis

Ms. Patricia Gilpatric

Mr. and Mrs. Rick Gorski

Dr. and Mrs. Richard Gough

Ms. Christina Guicherit

Ms. Erin Hancock

Mr. Greg Harmon

Ms Elizabeth Heilig

Mr. William Henderson

Mr. Steve Henry

Mr. Billy Herndon

Mr. Daniel Herrin

Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors

Hilton Head Wine and Food Festival

Ms. Denise Hirsch

Ms. Shana Hirsch

Mr. David Johnson

Mr. Sam Johnson

Mr. Rob Jordan

Mr. Russell Keevy

King Arthur Baking Company

Ms. Tara Lahnen

Ms. Karen Levesque

Ms. Sally Lovell

Ms. Mindy Lucas

Mr. Michael Mackie

Ms. Kelly Majuri

Ms. Danette Marcrum

Ms. Ivannia Marin-Rojas

Ms. Julie Martin

Ms. Francine Marz

Mr. John McCann

Ms. Latesha McComas

Ms. Morgan Mcgraw

Ms. Laura Meagher

Mr. Harold Mitchell

Morgan Stanley

Mr. Tom Mullins

Mr. Robert Myhre

Dr. John Newman

Mr. Timothy Newsome

Mr. Douglas O’Flaherty

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

Mr. and Mrs. Terry Orr

Palmetto Electric Cooperative

Mr. James Panepinto

Ms. Orchid Paulmeier

Ms. Karen Peluso

Ms. Dana Pentz

Ms. Katherine Phifer

Mr. Rufus Pinckney

Ms. Carol Pollard

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Raiti

Mr. Mark Rand

RunSignup

Mr. Robert Rusnak

Dr. Helen Ryan

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sampson

Ms. Nivia Santiago

Ms. Anna Schlieman

Sea Pines Company Inc.

SERG Restaurant Group

Mr. Tom Signorello

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Silletti

Ms. Karen Simpson

Mrs. Karen Smith

South Atlantic Bank

Mr. and Mrs. William Spadafora

Ms. Ashley Sumner

Sun City Lions Club

Sun City Veteran’s Association

Dr. Joey Swearingen

Ms. Jamella Taylor

Ms. Lynn Taylor

The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Ms. Karla Towe

Truist Bank

US FOODS

Jaclyn Valenti

Mr. James Van Dusen

Ms. Denise Van Nostran

Verity Investment Partners

Ms. Sandra Walsh

Ms. Julianne Ward

Ward Edwards

Ms. Laquetta Washington

Mrs. Nancy Weber

Ms. Heather Weiss

Wells Fargo Advisors

Mr. Jay Wiendl

Mr. Tim Williams

Mr. Michael Wise

Ms. Leigh Ann Hoppe

Mr. Michael Ricks

Mr. Don Wolcott

Ms. Sherry Howell

Mr. Rock Hudson

Mr. Rick Hussong

Mr. James Rivers

Ms. Lindsay Roberg

Mr. Matthew Roher

Dr. Leslie Worthington

We invest in TCL because we see the need in our community and we have witnessed TCL’s commitment to meet that need through dedicated instruction and pragmatic management of all their resources, both human and fiscal. TCL is a great resource for our community and we are happy to support their efforts to provide a welltrained workforce that is so vital at this time.

Frank & Stevie Raiti

TCL Donors

Faculty & Staff Donors GIVING FROM WITHIN

TCL SUPPORTING TCL: Each year, TCL Faculty and Staff join together in support of the college and give back. Faculty and staff choose to give to student scholarship, dedicated departmental funds, the President’s Fund and to the Guarantor’s Program—the college’s Student Emergency Fund—just to name a few. Last year’s annual Faculty & Staff Giving Campaign, “I Give,” raised more than $13,000 for TCL students and programs. Thank you to these generous employees for giving back and helping advance TCL’s mission and vision.

Supporting

the TCL

Foundation means being a part of a meaningful effort to make a difference in students’ lives. Being involved in this effort allows me to create opportunities for our students and helps them to impact their communities.

Rodney E. Adams Associate Vice President for Student Services

TCL Scholarship DREAMS TO REALITY

COMMUNITY SUPPORTING COMMUNITY: Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation has awarded more than $2M in scholarship funds since its founding in 1983. Scholarship at TCL is made possible by the steadfast and generous support of local donors and donor organizations from throughout the Lowcountry. The TCL Foundation is the steward of more than 30 named scholarships and makes awards on an annual basis. 2023 scholarship recipients included:

STUDENT

DONOR/ORGANIZATION

Samantha Grace Beever The Bargain Box Scholarship

Kathrine Bell The Beverly Witzel Scholarship

Mickayla Amore Daise The Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship

Aspen Grace Eller Chief Matthew Clancy Criminal Justice Leadership Scholarship

Chandler Nicole Eubanks D.L. Scurry Foundation Scholarship

Brian Gatch The Bargain Box Scholarship

Laurie Dallas Gibbons Ladies Unlimited Investment Club Educational Scholarship

Joshua E. Goodpaster The Bargain Box Scholarship

Kamelia Hadipour The Bargain Box Scholarship

Alec Harper

Kari Marie Hill

Dan Houston Thompson and Helen McCann Thompson Educational Scholarship

John Duffy Memorial Scholarship

Angela M. Jackson Frieda R. Mitchell Early Childhood Development Student Award

Ashley Morgan Kelly

Joseph Raiti Memorial Scholarship in Practical Nursing

Jessica Kay Leakey The Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship

Riley AnneMarie Pfendler Pat McBrayer Memorial Scholarship of the Ladies Auxiliary to AMVETS Post 70 MacKenna Lynn Pratt Ward Edwards Engineering “Healthy Community Builder” Scholarship

Sarah Elizabeth Silvas The Regina and Harry Silletti Scholarship

Tina Marie Simmons Richard D. & Virginia E. Lundy Scholarship of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

Dean Curtis Smith The Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship

Caroline Anne Taylor Lou Gast Endowed Educational Scholarship

Amanda Schotz Walrad The Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship

Brandon Michael Wilson Ed and Mary Leary Scholarship

Sandra Skipper Yuen The Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP IN ACTION: Last April, The Hospital Auxiliary awarded $9,000 to associate degree nursing students – $3,000 each to Sarah Lowther (second from right), Erin Drew (fourth from right) and Pablo Caballero (not pictured). The generous donation was made possible through a special grant the Auxiliary received from Power:ED, a non-profit that is committed to helping “South Carolina students succeed in school, their careers, and life.” Also pictured are TCL Health Sciences Dean Dr. Joey Swearingen

Since I was little, I always aspired to be a nurse. With The Hospital Auxiliary scholarship, I am able to complete my last semester of nursing school and finally fulfill my dream.

Sarah Lowther Nursing Student & Scholarship Recipient

(far left), The Hospital Auxiliary President Vicki Gorbett (center) and TCL Nursing Program Director Vandy Amason (far right).

Career Pathways & Programs of Study WE OFFER IT

Associate Degree, Diploma & Certificate Programs

TCL provides quality, affordable academic and technical programs leading to Associate Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates in an environment fostering excellence in teaching and learning. Most importantly, programs are relevant to today’s and tomorrow’s workforce needs. In fact, 96% of recent graduates are working in their field of study or are continuing their higher education journey.

ARTS

Arts, Humanities, Social Science

Associate in Arts

General Education & Business

Pre-Bachelor Teacher

Basic Art

Liberal Arts Core

BUILDING & INDUSTRIAL

Building Construction Technician

Commercial Refrigeration

Construction Management

Designing HVAC Systems

Heat Pump

Solar Photovoltaic Technician

Plumbing

Residential Electrician

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTING

Administrative Office Technology— Medical Office Assistant

Administrative Office Technology—

Office Applications

Business Administration

Accounting

Entrepreneurship/Small Business

Medical Office Assistant

Office Apps for

Business & Industry

Supply & Logistics

CULINARY ARTS & HOSPITALITY

Baking & Pastry Arts

Culinary Arts Technology

Hospitality/Tourism Management

Baking & Pastry Arts

Healthy Cooking & Baking

Hospitality/Tourism Management

Restaurant Cook Skills

HEALTH SCIENCES

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)

Physical Therapist Assistant

Radiologic Technology

Surgical Technology

Practical Nursing (PN)

Massage Therapy

Medical Assisting

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Early Care & Education

Cosmetology

Early Childhood Development

Child Care Management

Early Childhood Development

Nail Technology

LAW & CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Criminal Justice Technology

Criminal Justice Technology

Paralegal

Criminal Justice & Law

Paralegal Specialist

STEM—SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, & MATHEMATICS

Associate in Science

Computer Technology—

Networking

Computer Technology—

Programming

Cybersecurity

Industrial Electronics Technology

Science & Math

A+ Computer Servicing

Cybersecurity

Introduction to Biotechnology

Network Administrator

Network Engineer

Programming

Webmaster

Kozak Fast-Track Workforce Training

The Virginia L. Kozak Office of Workforce Development offers skills-based, hands-on instruction to help students get the credentials they need—often state or national certifications—for in-demand careers. Even better, all programs can be completed in a few months or less and many are eligible for free tuition.

ALLIED HEALTH

n Certified Nursing Assistant

n Phlebotomy

n Emergency Medical Technician

n Medical Administrative Assistant

n Medical Billing and Coding

n Pharmacy Technician

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

n Six Sigma Green Belt

n Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

n Project Management

PROFESSIONAL

n Associate Professional in Human Resources

n Human Resources Professional

n Customer Service Representative

n Bookkeeping Administration

n Human Skills for the Workforce

n Microsoft Office Word

n Microsoft Office Excel

n Microsoft Office Powerpoint

n Microsoft Office Outlook

COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY

n CompTIA IT Fundamentals+

n CompTIA A+

n CompTIA Data+

n CompTIA Network+

n CompTIA Security+

n Certified Information Systems

n Security Professional (CISSP)

INDUSTRY & TRADES

n Commercial Drivers License

n Welding

n MSSC Certified Production Technician

n Manufacturing Technician

n Aviation Electronics Tech (AET)

n A&P Prep (Airframe & PowerPlant)

University Transfer

TCL’s two-year Associate of Arts and Associate of Science University Transfer degrees are transferable in full to many four-year institutions in and out of the state. TCL also offers more than 80 individual courses that will transfer. The best news? TCL is a fraction of the cost. Start here; go anywhere.

Arts, Humanities, Social Science Associate in Arts

General Education & Business

Pre-Bachelor Teacher

Criminal Justice Technology Associate in Science

Facts & Figures

TCL’S VISION

To elevate each student and every community we serve through transformative technology and exceptional teaching.

TCL’S MISSION

To provide accessible, high-quality academic education and workforce training to serve the needs of individuals, businesses, and industries in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties.

ACCREDITATION

Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Technical College of the Lowcountry also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Technical College of the Lowcountry may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

In addition, the college offers many programs that have specialized accreditation and approvals from state, regional and/or national professional associations and boards.

2,940 students FALL 2023

60+ programs of study

90,000+ students since 1968

student faculty

12:1 RATIO average age

96% graduate placement RATE

39% minority students

27

5 CAMPUSES

75%

enrolled IN AT LEAST ONE online class

18% military active/veteran/dependent

230+ online classes

part-time students

77%

390+ annual graduate awards

69% female students

636 dual-enrolled high school students

31% male students

$761,485

2023 TCL donor support

TCL

BEAUFORT MATHER CAMPUS

921 Ribaut Road

Beaufort, SC 29901 Phone: 843-525-8207

NEW RIVER CAMPUS

100 Community College Drive Bluffton, SC 29909 Phone: 843-470-6000

CULINARY INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH

Buckwalter Place

1 Venture Drive Bluffton SC 29910

Phone: 843-305-8575

HAMPTON CAMPUS

54 Tech Circle

Varnville, SC 29944

Phone: 803-943-4262

TCL COLLETON

Colleton Adult Learning Center

500 Forest Circle Walterboro, SC 29488

Phone: 843.782.0014

WHALE BRANCH EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

169 Detour Road

Seabrook, SC 29940

Phone: 843-466-2700