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Duke Energy Named Philanthropist of the Year.......... 4
Annual Report Student Success Stories......................5–6
Team Recognized for Banner 9 Implementation......... 7
CONTRIBUTE 2018.................. 10
October 2018
Dr. Booth Delivers Final Annual Report Address In his last Annual Report Luncheon address before his retirement in June 2019, Dr. Booth took the opportunity to publicly thank faculty and staff, along with community partners, for their contributions to creating strong partnerships leading to student success. “Most of what we accomplished never would have happened without everyone’s determination and dedication Following his last Annual Report Luncheon address before his retirement in to helping our students to June 2019, Dr. Booth was honored by guests with a standing ovation. be successful,” he said to the crowd of business, industrial, education, government, and political leaders at the College’s October 18 Annual Report Luncheon. Dr. Booth distributed copies of the Annual Report, a 44-page publication that highlights the major College and Foundation accomplishments of 2017 - 2018. “Our partnerships help students to be successful,” he said. “We are better together. It’s been another remarkable year,” he said. “A major milestone was the opening of the long-awaited Oconee Campus, an example of partnership at its best. We now have a full-service campus in each county. We have strong industry support in Oconee County, and many businesses have named rooms at the new campus,” he said. “We named the Learning Commons (at the Oconee Campus) in honor of Senator Thomas Alexander, who was a tremendous partner through the process. In addition, the new Student Success Center is now in full operation. It is always filled with students, who have gone from sitting in hallways to having dedicated places to meet and to study. This could not have happened if not for the partnership of all three counties,” he said. Once again, the College earned top rankings in student success, transfer, and graduation rates among the 16 technical colleges in SC, said Dr. Booth. Tri-County ranks in the top five percent nationally for successful transfers to four-year colleges and universities. In addition, several of the medical programs achieved 100 percent graduate pass rates on licensure examinations. He added that this fall the Bridge to Clemson program, a partnership with Clemson University, enrolled 850 students. “These students persist and graduate at the same or higher level than native freshmen at Clemson,” he said. The I-BEST programs are part of a new partnership which increased the College’s focus on unemployed, underemployed, and underrepresented populations. The focus
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Annual Report Luncheon Highlights Our Successes
n October 18, I was pleased to host the College’s Dr. Ronnie L. Booth President 2017-18 Annual Report Luncheon, which was attended by approximately 250 business, industry, and community leaders. After years of hosting the luncheon in the old cafeteria, we finally were able to showcase our beautiful new Student Success Center. Our County Council members from Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties were particularly pleased to see their investment at work for our students. Without their partnership and support, the facility would not exist today. Our strong working relationship with the County Councils was one of many successful partnership examples highlighted in the printed Annual Report that was distributed at the luncheon. The Michelin Manufacturing Scholars partnership was shared through the experiences of Jake Jackson, a member of the inaugural graduating class. Prior to enrolling in the “The real substance of the report one-semester program, Jake had held a lies in the stories we tell about series of low-paying jobs with no benefits. students like Jake, Dalton, and After graduation, he was hired as a full-time Carrie. These stories reveal Manufacturing Professional at Michelin’s the true power of education Sandy Springs plant. He admits he was in changing lives and building hesitant at first because of the myths about strong communities—one student manufacturing, but it was well worth it. He at a time.” now is on a pathway that includes numerous —Dr. Ronnie L. Booth opportunities for career advancement. Another example of successful partnership is our Technical Career Pathways (TCP) program. Three months after receiving his high school diploma, Dalton Fleming graduated from Tri-County Technical College in August 2018 with an associate degree in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), thanks to the Technical Career Pathways (TCP) Program, a partnership between Tri-County and all seven school districts. TCP allows participants to graduate with a college certificate as high school seniors and transition directly into an associate degree program at the College or enter the workforce. Dalton is the first high school student to complete an associate degree at Tri-County in one term after graduating from high school. His tuition was covered by the program, thanks to special funding from the SC General Assembly. Work-based learning partnerships give our students hands-on experiences as interns, co-ops, and apprentices. Carrie Baxley, an Industrial Electronics Technology major, is spending her final fall semester as Tri-County’s first NASA intern at the Langley Research Center in Virginia. NASA’s Pathways Intern Program is her first step toward acceptance in the Engineer Technician Apprenticeship program, which allows her to become a full-time NASA employee with benefits. The highly-successful Bridge to Clemson program, still flourishing after twelve years, is another example of partnership at its best. Our students persist and graduate at the same or higher levels than native students at
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College to Launch New Program with Belton-Honea Path High School Beginning this spring, Belton-Honea Path High School students will have the opportunity to gain technical skills while exploring careers in manufacturing through a new certificate program to be offered by Tri-County Technical College. “We want to help students understand that manufacturing careers offer great opportunities, challenging work, job stability, and good salaries,” said Galen DeHay, senior vice president at Tri-County. “At the same time, our instructors will teach them marketable skills to take with them when they enter the workforce.” High school seniors enrolled in the Manufacturing Works program will complete three college courses at Tri-County and have an opportunity for a paid summer work experience. BeltonHonea Path High School is partnering with the College to launch the program in January, 2019. “Manufacturing Works offers ways for high school seniors to gain college credit, work experience, and earn a college certificate,” said Galen. Upon completion of the program, students will earn a Manufacturing Production I certificate from Tri-County Technical College and be ready to enter full-time employment in manufacturing or continue their education to earn an associate degree in an engineering or industrial technology field. The launch of Manufacturing Works coincides with the opening of a new Manufacturing Center at Belton-Honea Path High School where students can enroll in an Introduction to Manufacturing course as early as ninth grade. “We expect this introductory class to be a feeder into our Manufacturing Works program, which will begin in students’ senior year,” said Galen. According to Galen, students targeted for this program are those who do not have a solid career plan for what they will do after high school. “We want to be sure those students are exposed to great career opportunities and gain valuable skills along the way,” said Galen. Belton-Honea Path is the first school to participate in Manufacturing Works but the College fully expects other high schools in the area to join the partnership and begin enrolling students for Fall Semester 2019.
“We have a great relationship with the public schools in our service area—Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties,” said Amanda Blanton, director of high school engagement and outreach at Tri-County. “They are open to opportunities that help students gain exposure and skills to prepare for careers in manufacturing. We work with them in a variety of ways. This is one more tool to help us reach more students who could benefit from a program of this type.” Manufacturing Works is offered at no cost to students thanks to special funding from the S. C. General Assembly which covers tuition, books, and materials. “Our legislators recognize that this program is a tool to support workforce development,” said Galen. “We’ve tried to remove any and all potential barriers for the students—the cost of tuition, books, and materials will be covered through State workforce development funding awarded to Tri-County Technical College. Transportation to our Pendleton Campus is already arranged. In addition to the Manufacturing Production I certificate, students will earn two industry-recognized credentials - OSHA-10 General Industry Standards certificate of completion, and Lean Sigma Yellow Belt certificate of completion. “These types of certifications give students marketable skills so they can get a job in manufacturing should they choose not to continue their education to the associate degree levels at this time. Sometimes they wait and come back to us later to earn a college credential,” said Amanda. “This program couldn’t have happened at a better time. Hundreds of new manufacturing jobs have come to Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties in recent years. There is a big demand for workers to fill good, well-paying jobs—particularly at the “middle-skills” level,” said Galen. “Manufacturing Works is a win-win for students and for the companies who need employees to fill good jobs.” “We applaud BH-P’s efforts to ensure every senior has a solid career plan before graduation,” added Amanda.
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Duke Energy Named Philanthropist of the Year The Tri-County Technical College Foundation named Duke Energy the 2018 recipient of its Philanthropist of the Year award. This is the Foundation’s highest and most prestigious honor reserved for individuals, foundations, companies, trusts, organizations, or other entities that have made a significant financial contribution, either cash or non-cash, to the Foundation to support the work of the College. Grayson Kelly, vice president for Institutional Advancement and Business Relations, presented the award to Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe, state president for Duke Energy. The presentation was made at the College’s Annual Report Luncheon. Duke Energy has given for 29 consecutive years, beginning in 1989. In 1996, John Geer, a former Tri-County Technical College Foundation Board chair and longtime Duke Energy employee, helped to coordinate an effort to establish the Duke Energy Endowed Scholarship at Tri-County. The scholarship was funded by alumni, who were Duke employees, and the Company’s matching gifts program. It benefits children or grandchildren of current and retired Duke employees. In 2013, the Company made a $50,000 gift to the College’s Welding program to assist with the program’s expansion. Shortly after in 2015, the Company gave $25,000 to help establish the Technical Skills for Success program. Later in 2017, the Company gave another $75,000 to support the Technical Skills for Success program as it transitioned into the College’s I-Best initiative.
Duke Energy was honored with the Philanthropist of the Year award. Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe, state president for Duke Energy, fourth from left, is pictured with (from left) Emily DeRoberts, district manager, SC Government and Community Relations team, Duke Energy; Steve Young, executive vice president and CFO of Duke Energy; Dr. Booth; Grayson Kelly, vice president for Institutional Advancement and Business Relations; and Amanda Dow, stakeholder philanthropy manager for Duke Energy.
The Company’s largest gift of $100,000 came in May of this year to support the College’s new Oconee Campus. “These are just a few of the Company’s major gifts. Other gifts have supported the I-BEST Connect to College program, Career Pathways, special events, and other fundraisers. To date, Duke Energy has given more than $371,000,” said Grayson. “It is evident through all of Duke Energy’s gifts that the Company sees the importance of growing the workforce in this service area and understands that the best way to do that is through education,” added Grayson. “I thank you for Duke Energy’s gifts and for your support of our students and graduates.”
Student Nurses Association Sponsors BSN Expo The Tri-County Student Nurses Association sponsored a BSN Expo October 30 in the Anderson Hall Event Center. Bachelor of Nursing program representatives from Clemson, the University of South Carolina, Anderson University, MUSC, USC-Upstate, Southern Wesleyan University, Newberry College, and many others were available to discuss their program requirements and costs. All Pre-Nursing, and Nursing students were invited to attend. 4 • CONNECTION
above left: Steve
Wiles, an associate degree Nursing student and husband of I-BEST Coordinator Julianne DiCicco-Wiles, talks with Kelly Mason, executive director of the University of South Carolina’s online nursing program.
above, right: Marissa
Fatt, director of corporate and educational partnerships for Anderson University, talks with students.
Annual Report Emphasizes Student Success Stories Dr. Booth gave special recognition to students and graduates who are featured in the Annual Report publication. “Their stories take many forms, but one thing is common: their lives were transformed by their educational experience at Tri-County Technical College, and our communities are better for it,” Dr. Booth said.
T.J. Earle T.J. Earle is an I-BEST graduate who is now employed as a Materials Associate in the Shipping and Receiving Department at BorgWarner. I-BEST is a one-semester program that T.J. Earle poses with Julianne DiCicco-Wiles, allows students to I-BEST coordinator, middle, and Karen Craven, explore careers in Palmetto Youth Connections program manager. manufacturing and learn basic skills for entry-level manufacturing jobs. After years of bouncing around and merely existing on minimum-wage jobs in restaurants and temp agencies, T.J. went to Adult Ed, completed his GED in record time, and enrolled in I-BEST. Within 365 days, his life was totally different. “T.J. is an example of what our partnership with Adult Education does to help students to succeed,” said Dr. Booth. “Our I-BEST program and partnership with Adult Education is now a model for the State,” said Dr. Booth.
Anastasia Berdan Anastasia Berdan was this year’s outstanding Computer and Information Technology student and one of five chosen for the BMW IT Scholars program. A native of Russia, Anastasia is the first person from her high school, located in the village of Vanino in Russia, who was accepted Anastasia Berdan, left, attended the to a university-- Lomonosov luncheon with her good friend, Julie Moscow State University. She Stoudenmire. earned a master’s degree in Social Science in 2010. After moving to South Carolina, she changed career paths and entered Tri-County. She was selected for the BMW Innovation Lab team and will graduate debt free in December.
Nick Johnson As a senior at Westside High School in the late 1980’s, Nick Johnson never dreamed he would be an instructor. Today he is Senior Associate Development Specialist at Robert Bosch. He is a 1994 Nick Johnson, center, is pictured with fellow Bosch employee A.B. Young, left, and graduate of the Doug Allen, department head for Industrial College’s General Technology. Engineering Technology program and was accepted into Bosch’s Apprenticeship program and began working at the plant. He says the program was a launching pad for him. “I always wanted to go to school, and Bosch afforded me the opportunity,” said Nick, who also has a bachelor’s degree from South Carolina State University.
Denise Bailey Denise Bailey is a 2004 Accounting graduate and the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Alumni award. At 24, she enrolled in the Accounting Denise Bailey talks with Dr. Booth following the program, while luncheon. working full-time and taking a full academic load of online and day classes. She was working on her master’s degree when she was hired at Elliott Davis in 2006 as a Staff Accountant in the Tax Department. She now leads the Accounting Systems Consulting Specialty Group. Denise is Chair of the Business Technology Advisory Committee and devotes a considerable amount of her time helping students to prepare for careers.
“Their stories take many forms, but one thing is common: their lives were transformed by their educational experience at Tri-County Technical College and our communities are better for it.” —Dr. Ronnie L. Booth October 2018 • 5
Danae Gaines Acker
Jesus De Luna Soto
Danae Gaines Acker, a 2007 Media Arts Production graduate, has gone on to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees and is a Technology teacher for grades 6 - 8 at Robert Anderson Middle School in Anderson. She says she is proudest of her Tri-County diploma because it had the most impact on her life personally and professionally.
Jesus De Luna Soto, a Criminal Justice graduate, is a School Resource Officer at Seneca Middle School. He graduated from Tri-County in 2015 with no debt, thanks to lottery tuition assistance and a Pell grant. He also had multiple job offers. After working at Clemson University’s Police Department for several years, he joined the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office.
Danae Gaines Acker and her husband, Tory.
Jimmy Watt Many of the College’s Media Arts Technology (then Radio and Television Broadcasting or RTV)) graduates started in the traditional role of radio or TV work –and have parlayed their talents into other avenues of communication. Jimmy Watt, a 1989 graduate, is Public Information Officer for the Oconee County Sheriff’s Department. He began his career Jimmy Watt stands while in radio and later served as an Dr. Booth acknowledges his on-air personality with several accomplishments. radio stations and was Traffic Reporter for WYFF News 4. He also hosted the Fifth Quarter Show for the Clemson Tigers Sports Network for several years.
Regina Wherry Regina Wherry was in her 40’s when she began Administrative Office Technology classes. It was her first time as a college student, and she says Tri-County helped her to find direction and confidence. Since late last year, Regina has been working as a Paralegal with the law firm of White, Davis, and White in Anderson.
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Jesus De Luna Soto
Day of the Dead Workshop
Corey Evans, college skills coordinator for the Comprehensive Studies department and former Spanish instructor, standing with Spanish instructor Trini Tumlin, led presentations about Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican holiday when people celebrate and honor loved ones who have passed away. Students participated in two Day of the Dead workshops held October 16 on the Pendleton Campus and October 17 at the Anderson Campus. Participants listened to a brief lecture on the Day of the Dead as it relates to Mexican culture and spent the majority of the hour making an art project (displayed below by Corey) that served as a souvenir.
Regina Wherry poses outside the Student Success Center with a sign that features her and her daughter, Jasmine.
Team Recognized for Successful Banner 9 Implementation
Pictured left to right (front row) are Dr. Chris Marino, director of research and evaluation; Scott Harvey, registrar; Veronica Glanton, applications analyst; Pamela McWhorter, applications analyst; Jason Hart, IT operations manager; and Marci Leake; assistant vice president for human resources; (back row) Nathan Geary, IT systems administrator; Adam Ghiloni, financial aid director; Bill Screws, systems engineer; Cathy Payne, applications analyst; Bob White, applications analyst; and Luke VanWingerden, chief information officer, Information Technology Division.
Members of the Banner 9 Implementation Team gathered with Executive Staff and other guests to celebrate the successful launch of Banner 9, the College’s central student information system. Planning and preparations for the upgrade from Banner 8 to Banner 9 migration took more than a year, and the launch required all systems to be down during the last week of September. Banner 9 delivers a number of important enhancements, including a modern user interface, enhanced navigation and process management tools, and new functionality across the student, HR, and finance functions. It provides College stakeholders greater flexibility, including the ability to access Banner with laptops, as well as other mobile devices. Now that the launch is complete, the Banner 9 team has started working on additional enhancements and new functionality, such as implementing eForms, streamlining processes like graduation, and planning for a new reporting solution to replace ISIS.
ReWa Visit Reveals Potential Opportunities for Students A group from the College visited and toured ReWa (Renewable Water Resources facility) October 26. ReWa provides wastewater treatment services to Greenville County and portions of Spartanburg, Laurens, and Anderson counties. Butch Merritt, a counselor at our Anderson Campus and former ReWa board member, along with Glenn Hellenga, director of Career Services; Dr. Brian Swords, senior director of community campuses; and Rick Murphy, SC Department of Commerce Regional Workforce advisor; toured the facility and talked with ReWa CEO Graham Rich about co-op and employment opportunities for our graduates. “They are interested in gaining knowledge of how they can enhance and expand their educational message to colleges and public schools,” said Butch. “They also are working on expanding their co-ops and internships. They have one student of ours there now and want to expand that role with Tri-County and other colleges,” said Butch. Graham Rich attended Tri-County as an associate in Science (University Transfer) student after he graduated of Daniel High School in 1976. He invites faculty, staff, and students to visit the facility which employs engineers, accountants, truck drivers, technicians, public relations
associates, and lab analysts. Rick and Brian will encourage STEM teachers to visit the facility and talk with Graham about job opportunities.
Butch Merritt, a counselor at our Anderson Campus and former ReWa board member, far right, along with Dr. Brian Swords, senior director of community campues, second from left, Glenn Hellenga, director of Career Services, third from left, and Rick Murphy, SC Department of Commerce Regional Workforce advisor, fifth from left, toured the facility and talked with ReWa CEO Graham Rich (middle), and Glen McManus, director of business services, ReWa, left, about co- op and employment opportunities for our graduates.
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Our College Family in transition
Richard Smith Retires
Beth Brown joined us in October as a Recruiter for the Admissions Office. For the last two years, she was a Marketing Manager for Chick-fil-A in Atlanta. Prior to that she was Events Coordinator for the Atlanta Business Chronicle for nine years. After graduating from Clemson Beth Brown University with a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Communications, Beth started her career as a Customer Service Manager for Color Us in Atlanta. She is a past Executive Board Member for PTA in Gwinnett County and served on the Discovery Point Tennis Classic Executive Board from 2005–2008. Beth and her husband, Luke, live in Salem.
The Curriculum and Instructional Support office hosted a drop-in retirement reception for Richard Smith on October 31 in the Student Success Center. Known affectionately by many at the College as “The Wizard” due to his ability to effectively troubleshoot Blackboard issues, Richard also taught photography classes for the Media Arts Production program. At a gathering on his Richard Smith, Web CT administrator, second last day, Richard had from left, retired October 31. He is pictured with his the parting words work family from left, Sarah Shumpert, Connie written below. Durocher, Robin Long, and Galen DeHay.
Stevie Hennique is an Administrative Specialist in the Arts and Sciences Division. She is a 2014 honor graduate of our Administrative Office Technology program and worked as a Receptionist at Anderson School District Five from 2015–2018. She and her husband, D.J., live in Anderson.
Thank you so much for coming to see me off as I begin a new chapter in this thing called life. This is hard. I have been at TCTC longer than some of you have been alive. I believe God puts us where we should be. Sometimes it takes a circuitous route for us to get there, but I have been blessed in so many ways since I found where I belong. All of us share the same job. Our “job” is to help students learn how to make a better life for themselves. I have been able to use my knowledge and talents in many different ways over the years to do this—darkroom work, printing prep, photography, Campus Pipeline, web page development, eTC, WebCT, Blackboard, special projects, and in the classroom. Special thanks to John Woodson, Sarah Shumpert, Galen DeHay, and Tom Lawrence for allowing me to teach—to combine my passion for photography with helping students learn—to allow me to give back a bit for those who helped me learn along the way. This room is filled with not just co-workers; but true friends whom I will miss greatly. People I have had deep conversations with. We have laughed together. We have cried together. We have prayed with and for each other. I have seen births. I have seen deaths. We have just been there for each other when words were inadequate. We spend more of our waking time together than with our families so we form surrogate families, if you will. I will miss my family here. Exciting times are ahead for TCTC. Embrace the changes and find out how you can contribute. What we do is different from who we are. I will borrow a quote form Garrison Keillor as I make my departure—the same thing I told my students each semester—“Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.” Thank you, my family.
Stevie Hennique
Marla Cobb is the Coordinator of Student Support for Dual Enrollment and Career Pathways. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Lander University and a teaching certificate from Anderson University. She was a teacher at Westside and Pendleton high schools for 14 years, and was Director of the Anderson Interfaith Ministries’ Women and Children Succeeding for three years. She serves on the Sertoma Nurse Family Partnership Board and the First Steps Board. She and her husband, Andy, have two children, Gray 16, and Marla Cobb Harper, 19. They live in Anderson. 8 • CONNECTION
Dr. Booth’s Last Annual Report Address (continued from page 1)
is to meet the needs that manufacturers have for good employees while meeting the needs of the unemployed and underemployed. “These programs are helping students to get from where they are to a better place in life,” said Dr. Booth. “Partnerships will continue to be key to helping us to make a difference for our students and the community,” said Dr. Booth. “None of our work would be possible without your involvement and partnerships,” he said to the crowd.“I will be working with many of you in coming months, but I still wish to take this opportunity to personally thank you for the support you have given to me and to the College over the last 15 years,” said Dr. Booth, who will retire in June of 2019. “I am so proud to have had the opportunity to play a role in improving the quality of life and economic development of this beautiful golden corner of the Upstate.”
Luncheon Highlights Successes (continued from page 2)
Clemson University. Its popularity and reputation grow exponentially year after year, and this year we enrolled 850 students. The Annual Report also includes charts and diagrams that contain statistics, trends, and factual information about the College and its Foundation, all of which are an important part of our success story. But the real substance of the report lies in the stories we tell about students like Jake, Dalton, and Carrie. These stories reveal the true power of education in changing lives and building strong communities—one student at a time. You can read more about the students featured in the Annual Report elsewhere in this newsletter. If you would like an electronic or hard copy of the 2017-18 Annual Report, contact Public Relations at PR@tctc.edu or call Ext. 1507.
Executive Staff Summary • BANNER 9 IMPLEMENTATION: Now that the initial upgrade from Banner 8 to Banner 9 has been completed, the Banner 9 Team will begin working on enhancements and new functionality, such as implementing eForms, streamlining processes like graduation, and planning for a new reporting solution to replace ISIS. • STRATEGIC PLANNING: The Executive Staff reviewed and synthesized information from SWOT exercises conducted by each major Division at the College. The results will inform the planning and development process for the 2020-2030 Vision and Strategic Plan. • RUBY HICKS RENOVATIONS: We received the Certificate of Occupancy in October, and the installation of furnishings is underway. The building will re-open before the end of Fall Semester. Parking Lot B has been re-opened. • MASTER FACILITIES PLAN: The plan should be ready for review by Executive Staff in November, followed by submission to the Commission for approval at its December meeting. • OTHER: Policies and procedures; enrollment.
Tri-County Hosts SCADE Conference Tri-County hosted the 2018 South Carolina Association of Developmental Education (SCADE) conference, titled, Beyond the Classroom: Transforming Classroom Grades into Life Grades. The annual conference is a place where educators come together to share best practices, research, and curriculum design. Jennifer Hulehan, who leads the College’s Comprehensive Studies and I-BEST programs, delivered the keynote address. “We’ve been change agents for a long time,” Jennifer told the group. “What we do changes our students’ lives and their families and their communities and our community. It changes our State. It is life changing in so many different ways that go beyond the classroom.”
left: Jennifer Hulehan, who leads the College’s Comprehensive Studies and I-BEST programs, delivered the keynote address.
Ronnie L. Booth, Ph.D., President
right: Jonathan
Warnock, SCADE president-elect and adjunct instructor in the Comprehensive Studies department, addressed the crowd at the opening session. October 2018 • 9
CONTRIBUTE 2018 CONTRIBUTE 2018 is an annual giving campaign supporting TriCounty Technical College. Together staff, faculty, students, alumni, and friends can transform lives one student at a time. This annual giving campaign will take place through December to benefit scholarships, priority needs, and other important initiatives. New employees have asked about giving opportunities and the College’s biggest areas of need, said Tammy Fiske, director of annual giving. Other than general scholarships and priority needs, for example, the Foundation has individual scholarships established to honor late faculty and staff, as well as family members. The Pam Holland Memorial Scholarship, established by employees, alumni, and family members, honors Pam, who worked for 27 years as Manager of the Bookstore, and succumbed to her fight with cancer October 10, 2014. Pam earned associate degrees in both Accounting (1985) and Management (1986), was named the outstanding graduate in both majors, and graduated with high honors. As an alumna, she believed in this College and its philosophy and goals and always went above and beyond to help our students achieve their goals. This scholarship supports book supplies and course needs. Each year faculty and staff give generously to the Hazel Strickland Booth Memorial Scholarship, which Dr. Booth established to honor his mother. Hazel’s Helpers make the rounds in November to collect gifts and signatures for the holiday card that is given to Dr. Booth in December. Dr. Booth again has agreed to match all gifts made to this scholarship. A new scholarship honors our Early Care and Education instructor Jackye Murphy, who lost her battle with cancer in September. Her friends, family, and College family decided to honor her life’s mission by establishing the scholarship. They decided that establishing an endowed scholarship in her honor would be a fitting tribute to a lady who has served as a role model for them and for the students, always inspiring everyone to do their best. “The Foundation staff is ready to match your specific interest with identified needs,” said Tammy. She added that there are
Grayson Kelly, vice president for Institutional Advancement and Business Relations, serves a baked potato to Veterinary Technology student Mary Snow. 10 • CONNECTION
Faculty and staff dropped by the Foundation office October 25 to celebrate CONTRIBUTE 2018, an annual giving campaign supporting Tri-County Technical College. Folks joined the Foundation staff for a hot beverage and treats in Anderson Hall, Suite 230. Here, Mandy Elmore, dean of the Engineering and Industrial Technology Division, right, receives her CONTRIBUTE appreciation gift from Tammy Fiske, director of annual giving.
unique giving opportunities—many choose to support an area like the new Student Support Pantry, professional development, and the Learning Beyond Campus program. “Employees often choose the monthly giving method so a little all year goes to the area you are most passionate about supporting,” she said. For those who love animals, you can name a kennel in the Animal House of our Veterinary Technology program located in Halbert Hall, she said. With any enrollment of $5 or more, donors will receive a campaign appreciation computer bag, she said. For those who add an additional $5 per month to their current level of giving, they will receive a hot/cold travel bottle. The Foundation gifted back to the College a total of $1,109,476 last year supporting scholarships, professional development, and program enhancements. Every gift provides an improved opportunity for a student. “Every gift of any amount matters,” said Tammy. For more information contact Tammy at Ext. 1812 or tstout1@ tctc.edu.
Officer Shawn Chastain enjoys the salad and potato bar.