A Publication from the Office of the President
In this Issue…
A. Wade Martin Nominees Announced.................................. 3
Boles Family Pledges Endowment................................. 4
National Society of Leadership & Success Hosts Ceremony...... 5
Leadership TCTC Fall Cohort Meets............................. 7
November/December 2020
Glenn Hellenga, Tri-County’s Longest-Standing Employee, to Retire January 4, 2021 For nearly five decades Counselor Glenn Hellenga has advised Tri-County Technical College students of all ages that life is too short to do something you don’t enjoy. They weren’t just words— they were his own personal life philosophy. November 15, 2020, marked Glenn’s 47th year of service, making him the longest-standing employee in the College’s 58-year history. He will retire January 4, 2021. Glenn Hellenga circa 1970s, left, and today, right Ironically, he said he never intended to make a career at the two-year college when he signed on back in 1973 right out of graduate school but says he quickly discovered his calling. Glenn vividly remembers the day he interviewed for the job as a counselor in the Manpower Training Program. He said when he drove up to the then-three-building campus and parked, he had a good feeling that continued throughout the interview process. What he expected to be a couple of hours turned into an all-day conversation with folks who ended up being mentors and lifelong friends. Former Dean of Students and Anderson resident Al Norris and the late Dr. Don C. Garrison, who served as president from 1971 until his retirement in 2003, were among those who relayed the story about the birth of the S.C. Technical College System and Tri-County’s mission of being a comprehensive community college that fuels economic development while providing equal educational opportunities for everyone. “‘Dr. Garrison was so fired up. I identified with him and Al and David Shirley (former counselor and assistant dean of students). Al became a second father figure and David remains a great friend to this day. Dr. Garrison’s magnetism and passion for the College were infectious,” Glenn said. “Dr. Garrison offered me a job that day, and I accepted. It felt like home, and it still does.” Norris is at the top of the list in terms of mentors. “He always treated every person with dignity and respect. He created a framework, a team. He worked shoulder-to-shoulder with us. I remember getting settled into the job and realizing this is a place where I can help people and that’s a good thing,” he said. Throughout his tenure, Glenn remained committed to the College’s philosophy of serving students. “Jobs for People and People for Jobs. That slogan said it all in the (continued on page 10)
Passionate people TRANSFORMING LIVES
AND BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES ONE STUDENT AT A TIME.
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A Note of Appreciation
s this year comes to an end, I want to express my sincere gratitude to you—our faculty, staff, donors Dr. Galen DeHay and friends—for the extraordinary ways in which President you continue to advance our mission and vision. This year has been unlike any other. When the coronavirus pandemic first began, we quickly transitioned to virtual classes, shifted our student support services and engagement activities online, and revised our orientation and enrollment processes. Throughout the summer, we redesigned our courses and prepared our facilities for the fall. Then, in the fall, we returned to campus and delivered on our promise to offer inperson learning. We delivered high-quality courses, safeguarded our facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19, provided services to students in ways we’ve never done before, all while never wavering on our commitment to student success. It has been a memorable year filled with countless challenges. However, what I plan to take away from it is a sense of gratitude. I am grateful to work with employees who come to work every day to make a difference in the lives of our students. I am grateful for our faculty and staff whose work led to an uninterrupted and successful fall semester. I am grateful for the teams who developed creative solutions to what seemed like overwhelming problems. And I am grateful for the many donors who continued to support our students by funding scholarships and providing for faculty and staff development, equipment and educational support. As we prepare for 2021 and the opportunities a new year brings, Tri-County stands ready to tackle new challenges so that we can continue to deliver accessible, affordable, high-quality learning experiences. We remain committed to meeting the emerging workforce needs of the upstate region and to finding new ways to serve our students and community. Our students and our communities need us now more than ever. TriCounty will be key to the economic recovery of our region, and we must continue to work in partnership with our communities to ensure equitable access and success for our students. Thank you for your support and your commitment to advancing our mission and vision. I look forward to many more years of working together to transform lives and build strong communities one student at a time. Happy holidays! In your service,
Galen DeHay, Ph.D. President
A. Wade Martin Nominees Announced The nominees of the A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year and Innovation Team of the Year Awards have been announced. Corey Evans, department head for Comprehensive Studies, which includes developmental reading and English, developmental math, and college, career, and life skills, is our nominee for the A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year award. The Learning Commons Team is our nominee for Innovation Team of the Year. The awards recognize innovative approaches to meeting the changing needs of technical college education at the college and/or system levels. The awards are named for A. Wade Martin, who was the first executive director of the SC Technical College System. right: Corey
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College Takes Top Awards at SCOSS Conference Tri-County took home two top awards at says the most cherished and memorable the South Carolina Organization for Student event for him and his wife is the birth of their Success (SCOSS) Annual Conference held first child on October 30. virtually October 23. These past few months have been a As president-elect of the SCOSS (formerly whirlwind, said Jonathan, who also serves on the S.C. Association of Developmental Faculty Senate. Education or SCADE), Jonathan Chastain was During the COVID-19 pandemic, intently focused on serving as administrator he stepped up to serve as a resource of the organization’s Zoom virtual conference for adjunct faculty members with less October 23 when he heard his named called experience and confidence in remote as the recipient of the Outstanding Service to distance learning. Students Award. “Jonathan played a lead mentoring role in “I never expected it,” he said. the department’s academic continuity plan,” This award goes to an individual whose said Jennifer Hulehan, dean of Academic work exemplifies the developmental and Career Foundations. Jonathan Chastain education philosophy. The recipient must “Jonathan has been a leader not just in demonstrate excellence in teaching or appropriate professional our department but also at the state level, where he has served skills (tutoring, counseling, administration, etc.), responsiveness on the executive board of SCOSS,” she said. “He has engaged to individual students, and commitment to professional growth. with educators from across the state on everything from best It is the second instructional excellence award Jonathan practices in pedagogy to how to implement technology effectively received in the last two months. In August he received the with underprepared and under-resourced populations. In College’s 2020 Adjunct Faculty Presidential Award. Right as the addition, he has been involved with the National Organization for semester started, he transitioned from adjunct Academic and Student Success. Most recently, he participated in Leadership Career Foundations instructor to full time. He teaches Math 101 Congress and helped educators from across the country develop and 102 and manages the Flex Lab 15 hours a week. strategic plans for helping underprepared and under-resourced While these awards are standouts this semester, Jonathan students succeed.”
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Foundation News Whites Establish Scholarship to Honor Daughter Bob White, application programmer in life was about—her giving of herself to our IT department, and his wife, Nancy, others,” Bob said. established a scholarship in memory of He said initially Katie’s career plan their beloved daughter, Katie, an alumna was to be a teacher. After a year at of our associate degree nursing program. North Greenville College, he said “she “It’s a way to assist other nursing felt God’s calling on her life to be a students who live in the Pickens County nurse.” She enrolled in our associate area. It’s a blessing for us to be able to degree nursing program in the fall help those students and an excellent way 2011 semester and earned a nursing to remember Katie,” said Bob. assistant certification and began Kathryn Taylor (Katie) White, passed working as she continued her education. away on Monday, April 2, 2018, at age She graduated in December 2014 26. She was a caring and compassionate and passed the state board exam. registered nurse at Baptist Easley She began working as a registered Hospital who took special interest in nurse and trained several student making her patients comfortable and nurses. While at Tri-County, Katie respected. was the recipient of three different Kathryn Taylor White “We feel the greatest job in this life scholarships to assist with her doesn’t come from what we receive but what we give to education—the Hayden Abney Fulp and Lynn Garrison others through our service and our gifts. That’s what Katie’s Memorial scholarships.
Support TCTC While You Shop this Holiday Season AmazonSmile is a simple way to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop. Simply shop smile. amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to your favorite charity. Visit smile.amazon.com, click “get started,” and enter TriCounty Technical College Foundation as your charity of choice. If you shop via the Amazon app, make sure AmazonSmile
is turned on in your app settings and that you select the TCTC Foundation as your charity of choice. Thanks to all those who gave! Because of your generosity the TCTC Foundation raised more than $15,000 on #givingtuesday!
Boles Family Pledges Endowment to Support Leadership Development Dave and Claudia Boles, pictured right, of Anderson pledged $50,000 for an endowment to support leadership development for employees at the College. Specifically, the endowment is designed to assist employees who are pursuing advanced degrees. Dave and Claudia are dedicated to supporting the College while making a difference in residents’ lives. They also made a $50,000 donation last year to establish the David and Claudia Boles Engineering and Industrial Technology (EIT) Endowment that provides scholarships for students in the EIT division, with preference given to a welding student.
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I-BEST Grad Awarded Arthrex Scholarship
‘Uber Queen’ Receives Scholarship and Award
Jason Hawkins, an I-BEST graduate currently enrolled in Mechatronics classes, is the recipient of a $1,500 Arthrex scholarship awarded through the general TCTC Foundation scholarship application. Students who receive these scholarships must have a GPA of 3.0 or better and be Jason Hawkins enrolled in one of several different programs. The TCTC Foundation awarded seven Arthrex scholarships, valued at $1,500 each, which is divided between fall and spring semesters for each student. Jason’s instructor, Melinda Hoover, said, “Jason is a true representation of a great student. He was always engaged in every class and was eager to learn new topics. His teammates enjoyed sharing the classroom with him, and he frequently was an informal leader during many class activities. He continues to pay it forward by being a student advocate for the I-BEST program. It was a privilege to have Jason in class and we can all look forward to seeing what he will accomplish in the future.”
Media Arts Production major Tesshea Adams (a/k/a/ Uber Queen) was awarded the SCOSS Scholar Award and received a $500 scholarship. She was nominated by the Academic and Career Foundations (ACF) awards chair on the recommendation of two ACF faculty. Tesshea completed three developmental courses, earning A’s in all three, before moving on to her curriculum courses. Worth mentioning is that she was diagnosed with COVID-19 Tesshea Adams during the last semester, yet stayed on top of her course requirements. She boasts an impressive 3.64 GPA and was the recipient of both the Media Arts Production Outstanding Student Award and a Hayden Abney Fulp Endowment Scholarship. “I have an example to set for my kids,” said the single mom of three children, who has been driving for Uber for the last four years and is known both on campus and in the community as ‘Uber Queen.’ “We (her family) are doing it together. I went in saying we have to make this work and we have. It’s been phenomenal. The hard work and perseverance have paid off.”
National Society of Leadership & Success Hosts Fall Induction Ceremony National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS) members came together in person and virtually November 14 to recognize student members who completed the induction steps from Fall 2019, Spring 2020 and Fall 2020. The event gave our students the opportunity to share their experiences with the organization and celebrate the accomplishment of becoming an inducted member. Each semester, NSLS sends an invitation to students who have at least a 2.75 GPA, 12 earned credit hours and are currently enrolled at TCTC. To become an inducted member, students must complete the following requirements: orientation, leadership training day, three speaker broadcasts and three success networking team meetings (SNT’s). The biggest impact of these requirements are the SNT’s. In their groups, student identify SMART goals and action steps. They then check-in weekly with their team. Members listen and
give constructive feedback creating a support network and empowering each other to achieve their goals. Since the chapter began at TCTC in Fall 2016, 415 students have completed the steps to becoming inducted members. Students then are eligible for scholarships, letters of recommendation and more through NSLS. November/December 2020 • 5
Our College Family excellence through service Great Things Happen When We Live United!
Director of Grants Laneika Musalini graduated from the United Way Young Philanthropist Academy October 27. The YPs are a passionate group of men and women between the ages of 20 and 45 who desire to be leaders and change-makers in our community. Laneika says, “It has been some year…full of laughs, service, and commitment to the community in which I love and live. I met new people and tried new things. I’m a lifelong learner. I’m a firm believer in continued education and renewed focus. Thank you, United Way of Anderson County, for the watering of seeds planted by many. My privilege is no good if I keep it to myself.” Dr. Chris McFarlin, department head for Public Services, published an article in the October issue of “Police Chief Magazine,” an international magazine on educational reform for law enforcement. The title of the article is “Police Reform Requires Raising Educational Standards.” Congratulations to Catherine Watt, director of compliance in the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, who was elected to Clemson City Council on November 3.
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Dr. Chris McFarlin
Catherine Watt
South Carolina is one of 10 states selected to participate in the Equity Leadership Academy sponsored by the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE). Grants Director Laneika Musalini serves on the five-member SC Technical College System team working towards equity improvements in career and technical education. States working with the Equity Leadership Academy include: Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, New Jersey, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming. NAPE is the nation’s leading professional alliance for access, equity, and diversity in education, training and careers. The United Way of Anderson County presented Courtney White, director of development, and Linda Jameison, vice president of student support and engagement, with the 2020 Golden Turkey Award. This award is presented to campaign coordinators who demonstrate creativity Courtney White and Linda Jameison and innovation and go above and beyond to reach new heights with their employee giving campaign. TCTC’s 2020 employee giving campaign raised $5,500 for the United Way of Anderson County. Thank you for your support and for helping transform lives in our community. Marci Leake, associate vice president for human resources, is our representative in the Leadership South Carolina program. Each year, Leadership South Carolina selects around 50 highly-motivated candidates from hundreds of possible applications for its nine-month core program (September to April). The program gives participants an opportunity to advance their leadership qualities while broadening their understanding of issues facing the state. Marci Leake
Leadership TCTC Fall Cohort Meets
Leadership TCTC is an eight-week program aimed at helping our leaders develop a solid foundation of leadership competencies that can help move the College forward. The program was developed using the American Association of Community Colleges’ competency framework and is taught by subject matter experts from across the College. The 24 participants in Leadership TCTC (pictured here) met twice a week from October 27 through December 10.
Leadership TCTC Fall Cohort: Billy Albert, Police Lindsey Burns, Sciences Keri Catalfomo, Math Shawn Chastain, Police Marla Cobb, High School Engagement Jason Hart, Information Technology Scott Harvey, Registrar’s Office Timia Hunter, Corporate and Community Education Michelle Jacobson, Financial Aid Som Linthicum, Learning Commons Richard Macbeth, Facilities Dr. Chris McFarlin, Public Services Lori Morrissette, Student Development Michael Nemchek, Fiscal Affairs Donna Palmer, Allied Health Wade Pitts, CCE Manufacturing and Industry Jackie Rutledge, Nursing Julia Seligson, English Carolyn Stewart, CCE Health Dr. Della Vanhuss, Humanities Mark Vickery, Information Technology Courtney White, Institutional Advancement Matt Whitten, Procurement Doug Wilson, Mechatronics
Sandra Strickland Celebrates 30 Years of Service Sandra Strickland, program director for our Corporate and Community Education (CCE) division, celebrated 30 years of service to the College on November 12. Sandra joined the College in 1990 as manager of our Information Center, where she worked for two years before becoming marketing director, a position she held from 1992 until 2001. For the past 19 years she has worked in her current position Sandra Strickland in the CCE division. “It’s rewarding to help students to find a new career path, to engage in professional development, and/or short-term training that will advance them in their careers. Our division tagline— Fast, Focused, Flexible Training that Works—also applies to area companies, who are our customers as well,” she said. “We are able to make changes quickly to address the needs of the market. We’re a small division so we all wear many hats. Each day is never the same. It’s fast paced and never a dull moment.”
in transition Paul Gantt is the new instructor in our Automotive Technology program. He has experience working as a technician in the automotive industry for dealerships such as Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, GMC, Pontiac, Chevrolet, and Ford. He is a 1997 graduate of the automotive technology program at Greenville Technical College. Paul has more than 17 years Paul Gantt of teaching experience at the high school level working for Greenwood and Greenville school districts. He lives in Greer and has a daughter, Madelyn, 4.
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In Memoriam Charles R. (Charlie) Gibson 1928–2020, Retired Dean of the Corporate and Community Education Division We were saddened to learn of the passing of Charles R, (Charlie) Gibson, retired dean of our Corporate and Community Education Division. A resident of Clemson Downs, Charlie died December 2 at Hospice of the Upstate, Anderson. He was 92. A native of the South Union Community in Oconee County, he joined Tri-County as associate director on May 16, 1963. He began leading the Continuing Education Division in 1971 and was a premier designer of continuing education programs at the College and in the state system for 28 years. Through the years he designed, developed, taught, and administered continuing education programs that contributed greatly toward raising the quality of life in the tri-county region. He received the state’s top award for outstanding service to higher continuing education in 1985. This was the first time an
educator from the system of 16 technical colleges had been singled out for the prestigious award. In 2003, he received the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor, in recognition of a lifetime of dedicated service to South Carolina. Friends, family, and neighbors, along with colleagues past and present, gathered on the campus in 2005 to salute his commitment to his community and his career in education by naming a room in his honor in the Industrial and Business Development Center. Through contributions from area businesses and companies, College retirees, co-workers, and friends and family members, The Charles R. Gibson Conference Room was funded. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Tri County Technical College Foundation, P.O. Box 587, Pendleton, SC 29670 or to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
Bruce A. Norton 1927–2020, Former TCTC Commission Chair Sympathy is extended to the family of Bruce A. Norton, former TCTC Commission chair, who passed away November 28 at his home in Seneca. Norton, retired general manager of Jantzen Southern, Seneca plant and a community leader, represented Oconee County on the Commission from 1975 until October 2000. He provided outstanding leadership to the College, serving as the chairman, vice chairman and secretary/treasurer and led the College through its largest expansion program as chair of the Master Plan and Building Committee. He was inducted into the College’s Order of the Trilon.
Students Discuss Academic Experiences in Focus Groups Focus group sessions were held in November for students in all academic divisions to give individuals a chance to express their thoughts about the various modes of academic delivery over the past semester. Students shared their experiences and offered insights into what worked well for them and what changes could improve quality of education to enable them to be successful in their academic pursuits. Many thanks to Mandy Elmore, dean of the Engineering and Industrial Education Division, for facilitating the sessions. 8 • CONNECTION
I-BEST Student Excels in Classroom and Workplace Jenny Jackson says that one semester in the I-BEST program led to the beginning of a career in manufacturing. Jenny graduated last December from the I-BEST program, earning Production I, OSHA and Lean Six Sigma yellow belt certifications. The I-BEST program is designed to increase the College’s focus on unemployed and underemployed populations. It is a one-semester program that allows students to explore careers in manufacturing, health care or a stand-alone course for college and career exploration opportunities. The program offers opportunities to earn college credit and national (industry-recognized) skill Jenny Jackson certifications. There is no cost for the I-BEST program, which is funded by state workforce development funds. “I-BEST opened doors for me. It really built my confidence,” said Jenny, who four months ago accepted a job at BorgWarner as a second-shift assembly operator. With support from instructors, as well as College staff, I-BEST students learn how to advance their careers with additional education and understand the type of job performance employers value—and reward. Jenny says traditional college had never been on her radar. Now 19, she was born in China and was adopted at age 11. She relocated to the United States with her adopted American parents, who were pilots in the military. They lived in Charleston until last year when they moved to Clemson. “I never really wanted to go to college,” she said. “I’m a hands-on learner. I wasn’t confident because I learned English later in life and was home-schooled because of the language barrier.” She earned a GED in 2019, passing the tests on the first attempt. She was working two minimum-wage jobs when her mother told her about the I-BEST program. “I had nothing to lose. It appealed to me. It also was a way to see if I could handle college academics. I had insecurities about learning. This was one semester so it was seemed manageable,” she said. “The class was fascinating. I never had the opportunity to learn about manufacturing before,” she added. “I loved touring the plants and seeing the employees and what they make.”
She said BorgWarner was at the top of her list after she toured the plant in Seneca. “I liked the environment. It was familyoriented and friendly.” She is continuing her education and is enrolled in the College’s business administration program. She took 12 credit hours during spring and this fall has been enrolled in nine credit hours—all online. “I-BEST taught me to not give up. I knew I didn’t want a minimum-wage job for the rest of my life. I don’t like to be limited. I’m ambitious. I want to learn everything,” she said. “It did not take Jenny long to become an informal leader in the classroom. She was eager to learn and jumped into every subject or activity with great enthusiasm,” said Melinda Hoover, I-BEST instructor. “It was not uncommon to see her working in the lab or the Student Success Center outside of her normal class schedule. She used numerous campus resources and pushed herself to improve every week. It will be exciting to see how Jenny’s academic and career journeys continue.” “I look forward to what’s next—a business administration degree, made possible by a TCTC Foundation South State Bank scholarship, and then to transfer to Southern Wesleyan University to study business or supply chain management,” said Jenny.
Holiday Schedule As the holiday season approaches, please make note of the following: • The College will be closed Thursday, December 24, through Sunday, January 3. During this time, access to TCTC campuses and buildings is restricted to IT, maintenance and campus police only. • The College will reopen and resume normal operating hours on Monday, January 4. • The Campus Café, located in the Student Success Center on the Pendleton Campus, is closed and will reopen on January 21. November/December 2020 • 9
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1970s and still does. That student-centered leadership continues today with President Dr. Galen DeHay and Linda Jameison, vice president of student support and engagement,” he said. For years, counselor Butch Merritt and Glenn were mainstays in the Counseling Center. Throughout the years, they have been highly respected by students and are known for going beyond the call of duty to ensure student success. Glenn often runs into graduates out in the community, or those who are back on campus with their children who are enrolling at Tri-County. “They stop me and ask, ‘Are you still here?’ I always say, yes, and I am proud of it.” He said their next comment is often, “Tri-County made a difference in my life. I didn’t realize how much until I went to work.” Graduates go on to ask about other faculty and staff who served as mentors for them and pushed them to succeed. “You don’t realize how much power that has until they tell you personally,” said Glenn. “I believe in what we do here. It’s rewarding work that has resulted in long-lasting connections with graduates, their parents and even their grandparents. We’ve seen generations of families at the College. It’s about relationship building—that’s at the core of it,” he said. After serving as a counselor for five years, he established the College’s Career Center in 1978 and became its first director. He later became director of the Workforce Investment Act and Special Projects and has led the Career and Employability Services office since 2006. “Few people dedicate their lives to serving others, and even fewer remain with an organization for their entire careers,” said TCTC President Dr. Galen DeHay. “Glenn Hellenga is the rarest of public servants whose career has spanned four decades of 10 • CONNECTION
service to students and his community. Throughout his work, Glenn kept students first. His student-first priority came well before the current national focus on student success. Over the years, I have learned and been influenced by the clarity of Glenn’s focus on helping students have a better life. Glenn even offered his expertise to my niece as she struggled to figure out what she wanted to do after high school. His compassion and passion for helping others leaves an indelible mark on Tri-County Technical College and our employees.” In 1995 Glenn was honored with the College’s Presidential Medallion for Staff Excellence, and in 2018 he was the College’s Educator of the Year (staff) nominee. For 47 years he has been telling the S.C. Technical College story. “I will be telling the story after I retire. And I’ll tell it until I can’t talk anymore,” he said. He admits he is ambivalent about vacating his second home. “But Tri-County will always be in my heart. I’ll always say ‘we’ when I talk about Tri-County Technical College.”
Free COVID-19 Testing The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) is offering free COVID-19 testing to the community at TCTC’s Pendleton Campus. The testing site is located at 915 S. Mechanic Street and is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. To register for a COVID-19 test at TCTC’s Pendleton Campus, visit https:// honumg.info/TriCountyTC.