Tri-County Technical College 2018-2019 Annual Report by Gayle Arries

2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT

RELATIONSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS

One of my highest priorities is to create more intentional partnerships and pathways to benefit our students. The best way to accomplish this is by developing strong relationships with those in our community who play a role in student success.

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Energizing. Challenging. Rewarding. Those are the three words that Dr. Galen DeHay used to describe his first month as President of Tri-County Technical College. Dr. DeHay, who served as Senior Vice President on Tri-County Technical College’s executive leadership team for the past four years, became the College’s fourth President July 1, 2019. He succeeded Dr. Ronnie L. Booth, who served as President since 2003. As Senior Vice President, Dr. DeHay provided leadership for all academic, student support, enrollment, and workforce development functions of the College. Under his direction, the College developed manufacturing and health care pathways (I-BEST programs) for high school and nontraditional student populations.

Putting Students and People First

Q&A

As President, what are your priorities over the next year?

Tri-County is a high-performing institution, and we will build on our successes with a renewed focus on student success and a new focus on economic mobility—helping individuals grow in their careers and in life. I want to help students to realize their potential. When they do that, then that is our success. Our priorities also include working with business and industry to be successful by creating even stronger, more intentional partnerships with them. Specifically, I would like to see the College continue to expand its economic and workforce development mission as we continue to improve workforce opportunities for our communities.

You’re a first-generation college student who was raised in a single-family home. Like many students at Tri-County, you worked to support yourself as an undergrad at Clemson while juggling studies and commitments. With student success at the forefront, how does Tri-County stand out in terms of strategies to help students feel invested and empowered? We don’t just train them for jobs. We deliver education and training—and a student experience. That helps them to achieve their goals. As an undergraduate, Clemson exposed me to those kinds of experiences, and I became aware of potential I didn’t realize I had. At Tri-County, we create and deliver on those experiences. It’s a coordinated effort by faculty and staff, with support from administration in collaboration with the community. We all do it together. That’s what makes us stand out. Delivering that kind of experience gets students ready for a career—and for life.

What is Tri-County Technical College’s biggest asset?

Its people. The people we hire believe in the mission and vision of the College. That makes all the difference in our programs, strategies, and services. We have one of the highest faculty/student interaction rates in the nation as measured in student satisfaction polls. And that’s just one example of how we make a difference. We more than care—we are invested. It’s a very personal way to deliver education.

He co-developed and implemented a business and industry relations model that improved the College’s ability to meet emerging workforce needs and designed an integrated workforce solution structure that integrates non–credit and credit programming to meet workforce needs. In collaboration with College staff, Dr. DeHay created partnerships with Adult Education that resulted in the formation of a State model educational pathway between adult education and technical colleges.

‘Why South Carolina?’ we have been asked—because South Carolina has been open and welcoming. We are thrilled to work with an educational system that understands manufacturing. Representatives of the SC General Assembly, Anderson County Council, Tri-County Technical College, and readySC™, pose with Arthrex representatives at the Workforce Training Center.

Mike Boose, director of human resources and organizational development for Arthrex

The Power of Partnerships

rthrex executives say they witnessed the power of partnership at its best from the moment they announced the expansion of their business to Anderson County as Tri-County and other community stakeholders pulled together to provide the necessary resources to meet their workforce needs. From day one it was all action, not just a plan, said Melanie McLane, human resources manager for the Arthrex Sandy Springs facility that manufactures orthopedic surgical devices. The company is a pioneer in the field of arthroscopy and develops more than 2,000 new products and related surgical procedures each year to advance minimally-invasive orthopedics worldwide. The College’s readySC™ team hit the ground running, working with McLane and others to customize a pre-employment training plan to develop a strong pipeline of qualified employees. Finding and retaining qualified applicants to work in advanced manufacturing companies is a struggle that industry faces every day.

“Tri-County Technical College’s dedication to developing a skilled workforce played an important role in Arthrex’s decision to expand into South Carolina. With a strong pipeline of candidates for high-level manufacturing jobs, Arthrex can support the growth and development of innovative products that are proudly manufactured here in the United States,” said Andy Owen, vice president of manufacturing for Arthrex. readySC™ provides customized recruiting and training solutions to new and expanding industries—at no cost to the employer. readySC™ Manager Bobby Brothers has worked with Arthrex to develop a training plan for the new hires since May.

readySC™ has been assisting with new employee orientations two days a week every other week as they build their workforce. They also have provided fundamental training for machine operation, good documentation practices, shop math, and quality checks. Finding adequate space for training can be another obstacle. Before training began, Arthrex was pleased to learn that Tri-County has a new 8,900-square-foot Workforce Training Center (WTC) that is a dedicated facility for training. Arthrex was the first company to train in the facility that is located next to the College’s Industrial Technology Center (ITC) in Sandy Springs. Its proximity was ideal—the WTC is located across the street from Arthrex’s 200,000-square-foot facility. “We have used it extensively since day one. It has been a great resource,” said McLane. McLane said Arthrex has been impressed by the unique collaboration the Upstate has with every channel of economic and workforce development. “Everyone is working together,” she said. “That’s yet another example of partnership—the ease of doing business,” said McLane. “It’s important to note the care and intentionality the College had when building the ITC and the WTC. Tri-County comes at it from an industry mindset—right down to how people badge in to work to safety procedures to holding students accountable with 5S training which focuses on having visual order, organization, cleanliness, and standardization. They set the tone for students early on so students come in with that experience. That’s a huge time saver for us. We don’t have to invest in the basic fundamentals. That’s so important,” said McLane.

Arthrex, Inc. exemplified its commitment to workforce development by making a $4,500 donation to the Tri-County Technical College Foundation to fund three scholarships for students. This semester’s recipients include Joshua Walsh, of Williamston, an Industrial Electronics Technology major, far left, and Aaron Walters, of Anderson, an Engineering Design Technology major, far right. Both are employed full time and attending classes. They are pictured with, from left, Chris Johansen, director of operations for Arthrex, and Grayson Kelly, vice president for institutional advancement and business relations at Tri-County.

She added the company is grateful to have a voice and a seat at the table on local boards and advisory committees. Arthrex Director of Operations Chris Johansen serves on the College’s CNC advisory committee, as well as the College’s Foundation Board “It’s a two-way relationship. We can plug in through feedback, and the College can take our advice and implement suggestions into the curriculum,” McLane said. Arthrex exemplified its commitment to workforce development by making a $4,500 donation to the College Foundation to fund three scholarships for students this semester. “The College invested in Arthrex, and we said we see what you are bringing to the table, and we will meet you there by investing in scholars and thereby investing in the community. There’s always a return when you invest in people,” said McLane. |5

Welding Department Head Paul Phelps and Dustin David

Sparking Relationships

he very day that he received his GED, Dustin David headed to Tri-County Technical College to enroll in Welding courses.

“Every day since I was 21 years old, I said to myself, ‘I wish I had graduated from high school and gone to college.’ Then I wouldn’t have to play catch up,” said Dustin, now 32. He made up for lost time last year by taking full-time evening classes while maintaining a 40-hour a week paid co-op position at Duke Energy through its Power Careers Program. Duke Energy offers high school graduates and first-year community college students the opportunity to gain experience in power plant operations. “It’s a great opportunity,” said Dustin, who, for two years, worked at Duke Energy’s Lee Steam plant in Belton during the day and took evening Welding classes at Tri-County’s Industrial Technology Center in Sandy Springs. He credits Welding Department Head Paul Phelps, other Welding instructors, and his former supervisor at Duke, Kevin Brown, with helping him to succeed. “They all influenced me in different ways and all served as mentors. I’ve observed their dedicated work ethics and successes and tried to model my life after theirs. They all helped me,” said Dustin. “Dustin has been what we expect of an adult learner and have seen over the years—dedicated, focused, hardworking, high expectations, and critical of his work,” said Paul. “Dustin has been an example to those around him, always with a smile and an encouraging word for others. Even when tired after a full day’s work, he would be here ready and prepared for class. Dustin has a bright future, and I look forward to seeing all that he will accomplish moving forward in his career.” After graduating with honors—he maintained a 3.95 GPA – he continued working at Duke while taking online Manufacturing Management and Leadership classes at Tri-County. In July

Duke offered him a full-time position as a Combustion Turbine Technician II at the Lee Steam plant. “This is a big deal. I wanted my children to see me graduate— and how important this is,” Dustin said. He says he dropped out of high school in the eleventh grade. “I was young and stupid and made bad decisions. I wish I had known years ago to stay focused and motivated.” He worked jobs in construction through the last decade, jobs that paid the bills and as a result, reinforced delaying college. But after meeting his fiancé, Jessica, and starting their own family, he began to set goals, a college degree being one of them. Juggling family, work, and a demanding school schedule was tough, he said. “I missed out on the kids’ lives. But if they see what I’ve accomplished, they will take it through life. Kids watch, learn, and listen to us. What I saw in me wasn’t a good example for them. I took the wrong path. I paid for it with the consequences. But I strive to be the best father, husband, and employee I can be. That’s what this degree is about. It allows me to provide for my family.”

They all influenced me in different ways and all served as mentors. I’ve observed their dedicated work ethics and successes and tried to model my life after theirs. Dustin David, talking about Welding Department Head Paul Phelps, other Welding instructors, and his former supervisor at Duke Energy, Kevin Brown.

From left: Kevin Brown, Paul Phelps, Dustin David, Scott Brabham, and Matt Woodall

Stacey Frank, left, and Amanda Nicks

A Relationship for Life

f Amanda Nicks hadn’t met Social Sciences Department Head Stacey Frank—by pure happenstance two years ago— she probably would be beginning a new job as a Structural Engineer—but she wouldn’t have discovered her passion for psychology and translated it into a lifelong career devoted to people and public service.

Two years ago, Amanda, a Navy veteran and Associate in Science major, was working toward credits to transfer to Clemson University’s Civil/Structural Engineering program. 8|

said Amanda. “There is no other female veteran I have had this type of relationship with,” added Amanda, now 31. Over time their talks delved more deeply into Amanda’s future career plans. Stacey, Tri-County’s advisor for the Student Veterans Association, and Amanda met in Patriots’ Place, a veterans center that opened in November 2013 on the Pendleton Campus. It serves as a one-stop shop for enrollment processes, resources, and a place to study and talk. Their initial conversations centered on their military service. “Just like that, we bonded—we hit it off instantly. It’s so rare to come across another female veteran who becomes a mentor,”

“Stacey listened to me and talked me through my career pathway,” she remembers. A year after being honorably discharged from the Navy, Amanda moved to the area and decided to go back to college to prepare for her dream—architecture. “I thought I was just taking Associate in Science classes at Tri-County to prepare to transfer to Clemson, but Stacey is the one who helped me figure out I also could graduate with a Tri-County degree. She

pulled up my schedule in DegreeWorks and said you have to take two classes and you can graduate (in 2017) with an associate degree.” At Clemson, Amanda enrolled directly into the Civil Engineering program, but the number of intense math courses—all required in that very first semester—gave her pause. Before the semester began, she talked with Colonel Stahl, “who gave me some good advice—reinforcing what Stacey had said—do what makes you happy. I began to really look at what would make me happy,” said Amanda. “I thought about Stacey’s Psychology classes at Tri-County, I changed my major to Psychology, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made.” In 2018 she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (with a minor in Architecture), and this past summer she received a second bachelor’s in Criminal Justice. After graduating in August, her part-time job as a Legal Advocate (for Oconee and Pickens counties) for Foothills Alliance became a full-time position where she works with victims of sexual violence. “If I hadn’t met Stacey in Patriots’ Place, I wouldn’t be here today. Without Tri-County, I would be doing a job—not having a career. Tri-County gave me a pathway,” said Amanda. Stacey is a Marine Corps veteran who retired from the military and worked in emergency services, as a firefighter, and volunteer guardian ad litem, as well as a volunteer victim’s advocate for sexual assault and domestic violence, before joining Tri-County in 2014. “I never thought I would follow in my mentor’s footsteps,” said Amanda. Stacey was one of the first she contacted when she was among the 20 accepted into the 2019 Focus Forward Fellowship, which is designed to help women student veterans and service members build skills, leadership, and a sense of community with other like-minded female veterans. She is the second consecutive student veteran from Clemson to attend the year-long competitive national program conducted by Purdue’s Military and Family Research Institute. She attended a four-day residency held in July at Purdue University in Indiana. After completing the residency, she will

engage with her cohorts in an online community during the academic year. “It’s intensive and amazing. We assessed our strengths and how we can work together with our opposing strengths. It was a very respectful environment where we truly could be ourselves. A bonus was I feel like I got 25 sisters—just like that,” she said. It reminded her of the camaraderie she felt at Patriots’ Place. “It’s hard for veterans to assimilate into civilian life and even harder for female vets. We speak a different language, and we see the world from a different perspective. At Tri-County, we shared the same mindset, we were the same age, and we looked out for each other. We know how to help each other if someone is having a bad day. Patriots’ Place was our refuge,” said Amanda.

My time at Tri-County was meaningful in many ways, mainly because I met Stacey, who was my mentor and now is also my friend. Amanda Nicks

“When I left the military, I felt like I left my family, but at Tri-County, I again had my brothers and sisters, although in a different and new environment, all having each other’s back as we navigated our new mission of college. It’s not our biological families, but they are equally as important,” said Amanda. With an associate degree and two bachelor’s under her belt, she is entering USC’s MSW satellite program this fall. “I can’t help it—I love to learn,” she said. “It’s important to Amanda to make a difference in this world,” said Stacey. “As veterans, we want to help our country, and sometimes it’s difficult for veterans to find our path when we are not in service. We served our country and the people around us. We all want to find a different way to do that—as teachers, firemen, police officers, nurses. Amanda found it in victims’ advocacy.” “My time at Tri-County was meaningful in many ways,” Amanda said, “mainly because I met Stacey, who was my mentor and now is also my friend. We may not see each other for months, but we Snapchat, and e-mail and keep up through other veterans. The communication line is always open. I’m grateful for Stacey; she is a friend for life and a fellow veteran, but most important, she is family.” |9

It’s the best decision I ever made. It’s a great opportunity—more students should take advantage of it. You don’t lose a thing—you gain a skill set, save tons of money, and have a pathway to a career. Javier Elias Amador

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Javier Elias Amador

Partnerships Lead to Pathways

or six years, the Technical Career Pathways (TCP) program has remained dedicated to its original goal—to develop a pipeline of individuals who are skilled and ready to fill in-demand jobs at manufacturing facilities across the Upstate.

during his senior year. Following graduation in 2019, he completed three classes at the Oconee Campus during the summer and entered the Mechatronics program this fall as a sophomore with 37 credit hours.

Workforce development is just one of the many advantages of the program that since its inception in 2013 has provided high school juniors and seniors with a clear path to a debt-free education that prepares them for careers in manufacturing.

He will spend two semesters at Tri-County and will graduate next spring with a Mechatronics degree.

The program began with seven students from Crescent High School and to date, more than 500 have participated in a pathway. “We’ve come a long way,” said Amanda Blanton, director of high school outreach and engagement. Eighty-four percent of those who successfully completed their pathway in high school have entered Tri-County to complete an associate degree in the following majors: CNC Programming, General Engineering Technology, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Industrial Electronics, Mechatronics, and Welding. There is no cost to high school dual enrollment students—the program is State funded. After high school graduation, students may receive Lottery Tuition Assistance, LIFE scholarships, SCWins, or other financial aid, and most graduate—debt free—with an associate degree within one year of high school graduation. Many double major, gaining more skills and making themselves even more marketable. Javier Elias Amador saw the value of TCP when he was a junior at Seneca High School. He earned 13 hours of Technical Advanced Placement (TAP) credit through Mechatronics classes taken at the Hamilton Career Center and 15 hours of dual credit through courses taken at the Oconee Campus

“Students like Javier are ready to go to work before they are 20 years of age. They have an associate degree by age 19 and will have their pick of jobs—jobs that pay close to $50,000 a year,” said Amanda.

about career options and how important the jobs are in our community now,” said Amanda. Javier wasn’t sure what he wanted to do after high school, but when he heard about TCP he says didn’t have to think about it. “It’s the best decision I ever made,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity—more students should take advantage of it. You don’t lose a thing—you gain a skill set, save tons of money, and have a pathway to a career.”

“I know one TCP student who earned a Mechatronics degree, and by the time he was 20, he bought a house. These success stories are amazing and are concrete evidence of the program’s success. TCP changes people’s lives, and the impact this has on one student can change a family and possibly a community. We are continuously trying to inform the community about this opportunity,” said Amanda. “Once students enter the pathway, they find their niche, and see the direction where this can lead. They can have a successful career in two years. It’s very fulfilling for me to see the impact TCP has on their lives,” she said. “The bottom line is students are educated for great jobs in areas of high demand. Most of these pay more than jobs that require a baccalaureate degree. Our graduates have no problem finding employment after graduation. The jobs are waiting on them when they graduate,” she added. “Tri-County and our educational partners (Anderson School Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Anderson Career and Technology Center, and the School Districts of Oconee and Pickens Counties) help us educate the community about in-demand career options. Our partners are important because it takes all of us to deliver the message to our students and parents

Itron employed three high school students this past summer as interns at the West Union plant. Simon Gray, left, Alex Olvera, fourth from left, and Caleb Thrift, right, all of Oconee County and seniors in high school and dual enrollment students, are enrolled in classes at the Oconee Campus, gaining college credits. All agreed that this internship experience reaffirmed their career pathway—to enroll at Tri-County after graduation to study to become a multi-skilled technician in either Industrial Electronics or Mechatronics. They are pictured with Brian Barron, director of operations, second from left, and Mike Mason, manufacturing services manager. | 11

Garry Lowe and John Porter

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Mentors Make a Difference

s Industrial Training Coordinator for Clemson University’s Center for Workforce Development, John Porter begins each training class in local industries with a shout out to lifelong learning.

“In today’s culture, it’s not a choice, it’s a necessity,” said John, who worked as a Mechanical Engineer for several years before devoting his life to the ministry for the next three decades. As he considered a career change last year, he quickly learned, at age 57, to be competitive in today’s manufacturing job market, he would have to update his skills. He looked to Tri-County Technical College’s General Engineering Technology program for retraining. Back in 1983, John envisioned his career path to be a straight road with no off ramps or exits. He expected to work as an Engineer for life—just like his father, a Textile Chemistry professor at Clemson, and his grandfather, a Chemical Engineer. After graduating from Clemson University with a Mechanical Engineering degree, he began his career in industry with no idea that just a year and a half later, life would take an unexpected turn—where he and his wife were led toward ministry work in Florida and later missionary work in Mexico and Brazil. “It’s what we were called to do,” John said of working as the lead Minister of a large multicultural church with a membership of 1,400, and later both were missionaries for a decade in South America. Last year he and his wife, Barbara, found themselves back in his hometown of Clemson to be closer to family. He earned a

real estate license but soon was searching for a new career with a ‘technical hard skill.’ Before he decided to get back into the manufacturing sector, he took a look at his resume and knew it was lacking the skills necessary for today’s manufacturing world. “Tri-County filled those gaps for me. I wanted to develop a new career, and I was able to do so with Tri-County’s help,” he said. He attended a QuickJobs workshop and later visited with General Engineering Technology (GET) Program Director Dorian McIntire. They agreed a GET degree would complement his engineering degree. “It would be the best fit for me and would give me the best job possibilities,” said John. All of his electives transferred from Clemson so he was enrolled only in Engineering classes. “I entered Tri-County just like any other freshman—except my computer skills weren’t as strong as most,” he admitted. “But I had mastered Spanish and Portuguese (which he speaks fluently) while we were living and working in South America, so I approached it like learning a new language. GET has been a great fit for me, and I have updated my skills and now I speak the language.” “I have an entirely different resume one year later,” he said, “and the GET classes were the missing piece for me. I needed those hands-on skills for the engineering jobs of today.” He says working on a capstone senior project alongside team members, most of whom are 30 years younger than he, along with classes in Solid Works, PLCs, Photonics and Arduinos, made him more marketable than a year ago.

I had a network of support for education and for encouragement. Making that connection made coming back to college so much easier. John Porter

John dedicated himself to academics, was a full-time student, taking 17 hours a semester, and graduated August 1 with a 4.0 and as the program’s outstanding student. He says he couldn’t have been as successful without the support system Tri-County offers. “All of my instructors—Dorian, Ted Stokes, Gregg Corley, and Foster Sims—they were understanding and were very encouraging. My younger classmates were always willing to give me a hand with the computer skills,” he said. He visited the Tutoring Center regularly, was asked to join the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, and the National Society of Leadership and Success. “I had a network of support for education and for encouragement. Making that connection made coming back to college so much easier. I had a wonderful experience here. Everyone was super helpful.”

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n her graduation address to fellow Anderson 1 and 2 Adult Education GED graduates last year, 40-year-old Rachel Ossman read a quote by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale that today serves as her mantra: “Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven’t half the strength you think they have.”

“Believing in myself has been the toughest obstacle I have had to overcome,” said Rachel, who dropped out of high school in the 10th grade and battled insecurities about her academic ability, which kept her from attaining her GED for more than two decades. “Thanks to Anderson 1 and 2 Adult Education, Mrs. Janice Walpole, Mrs. Kim Stroud, and Tri-County Technical College, in August of 2018—months after receiving my GED, I graduated from the I-BEST Pathway, and the following semester I enrolled in Tri-County’s Administrative Office Technology program. Now I have more confidence than ever. I have a positive outlook on life, and I’m motivated to do more than I ever have done before. The one thing I keep asking myself is, why didn’t I do this sooner? If I would have known that achieving my goals would have brought me so much joy, I wouldn’t have put it off to begin with,” she said. “As a rebellious teen,” Rachel says, “I didn’t think I needed school.” She had no problem finding minimum-wage jobs, like waitressing and working as a clerk. “I was making money and wasn’t thinking about the big picture,” she said. She met her husband at age 17 and they married. He had his high school diploma and a full-time job as a Machinist and was able to support them. “Being a high school graduate himself, he always tried to get me to go back to school. Eventually I decided I’d try to get my GED, and I failed at it because, yet again, I was not being serious and made excuses for why I couldn’t do it,” she said. Rachel Ossman (seated) with Kim Stroud, data specialist, and Janice Walpole, director of Anderson 1 & 2 Adult Education Center, right

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For 13 years she was a stay-at-home mom, content to raise their three children. Over the years she attempted six times to study and prepare for her GED but was derailed by personal setbacks—the loss of both of her parents within a month of each other and being overcome with self doubt about her academic abilities.

“In 2010, for my birthday, my last gift from my mother was when she enrolled me in Adult Education classes. I was attending, feeling confident, and three days before Christmas, she died. My father died, one month later, to the day,” she recalled. “I was devastated by the loss of my parents,” she said. “I basically quit life for five years. In October of 2016, I began to think about school and what she wanted for me, so I enrolled again. I had all those same feelings of doubt, except this time I didn’t have my mother to help me through it. What I did have that I overlooked before were my teachers who worked hard not only to teach me, but to help build my confidence, my family who supported me, and my husband and kids who helped me study daily. Over the next few months, there were many encouraging text messages, phone calls, and a whole lot of prayer,” she said. “Little by little, one test at a time, I reached my goal. My teachers and family didn’t give up on me. Looking back now, I realize that the hardest part of all was not giving up on myself and believing in myself each and every day, even on the hard days. As a result, I now have the can-do attitude,” she said. Once she gained momentum in Adult Education classes, she says a conversation with Mrs. Stroud put her on the road to continuing her education by enrolling in the I-BEST classes that are designed to meet workforce needs and are offered, free of charge, to individuals who qualify. I-BEST programs are different because they focus on immediate employment and pathways to careers requiring an associate degree. They blend college credit, non-credit training, and industry-recognized skills certifications. They also build confidence and competence for jobs that pay family-sustaining wages and for continued college study. “I-BEST even paid for my college application fee, ID, and parking pass. That’s awesome,” said Rachel.

“I was nervous. I never pictured myself in college. But Adult Education built my confidence, and I-BEST continued to do that. Instructors like Mrs. (Julianne) Wiles, Mrs. (Robin) Long, and Mrs. (Melinda) Hoover impacted my life in a tremendous way. It wasn’t always easy, but I appreciated the belief and care they showed us. They wrote reference letters for me when I applied for the job at Adult Education. Without everyone’s help, I wouldn’t have thought college was possible,” she said. “It’s like a dream come true. I take what I’ve learned and help students at Adult Ed over the hurdles, just like my teachers helped me,” she added. “This is an ideal job for me – I apply the skills I learn in class, and I can be a positive influence on other students. I tell students every day what this has done for me and hope I influence them in a positive way. I want people to know that there’s more than minimum-wage jobs out there for them.” In addition to I-BEST funding, she received the Donald McPhail and Abney Foundation scholarships and is attending Tri-County debt free.

Adult Education and Tri-County helped me to realize that I am able, I can do it, and I will make it. I want to graduate and go on and do more. My mom would be so proud. I wish she could see me now. Rachel Ossman

She is taking advantage of other resources, such as the Tutoring Center. The result is a 4.0 GPA, earning her an invitation to join the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, as well as the National Society of Leadership and Success “I haven’t done anything that fulfills me like this does,” she said. “Now I get to tell my Adult Ed story to other students in hopes of encouraging them to move forward with their educational goals. I want to continue to be an example of what can happen when a person decides to change her mindset, applies herself consistently, and believes in herself. Adult Ed and Tri-County helped me to realize that I am able, I can do it, and I will make it. I want to graduate and go on and do more. My mom would be so proud. I wish she could see me now.”

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Science Instructor Marianne Yohannan and Lynn Bonner

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Supportive Relationships

s a two-year breast cancer survivor, Lynn Bonner has learned how to appreciate every moment in life.

“Having cancer really puts things in perspective,” said Lynn, an Associate Degree Nursing major who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 33. She is a BRCA gene carrier with no family history of cancer. “Initially when I received my diagnosis, I was stunned. But quickly I opted for the double mastectomy, and it was the best decision I ever made,” she said.

and develop students’ leadership skills with real-world applications. Tri-County’s chapter focuses on the personal goals of members and how they can achieve them. Last semester students who achieved GPAs of 2.75 or better and had completed at least 12 credit hours of full- and part-time college work were eligible to apply for membership. Lynn was among the 18 who completed all of the steps in fall 2018 to be fully inducted into the organization.

In fact, she has come to view it as a blessing, she said. “I don’t get so overburdened now. I used to stress myself out about everything,” said the single, mother of three children, ages 11, 6, and 4. Through her illness, she says she also gained a new family consisting of friends and co-workers who stood by her during her year-long battle. A 2013 graduate of Tri-County’s Medical Assisting program, Lynn worked as a Certified Medical Assistant for five years until she enrolled again at the College last year.

She applied for one of the organization’s scholarships—the Little Leaders Award. On its website, the NSLS recognizes that “we all have a ‘Little Leader’ in our lives, be it your child, cousin, sibling or even a family friend, who could benefit from a program which fosters and supports their interests (e.g., academic tutoring, sports classes, foreign language classes, etc.). The NSLS Little Leaders Award pays for these programs that will help our Little Leaders grow to be well-rounded individuals who make a better world.”

Lynn says Biology instructor Marianne Yohannan was one of many at Tri-County who helped her navigate her way and gave her encouragement as a non-traditional student returning to the classroom.

In her application letter, Lynn told her story about being diagnosed with cancer and later undergoing chemotherapy treatment followed by six surgeries in one year. Throughout the cancer battle, she admired her children’s resilience and endurance.

“Mrs. (Marianne) Yohannan really stands out as a great instructor. I am back at Tri-County working on a second degree, and she made my Biology class manageable. I believe what makes her special is she can look at students, sense if they aren’t feeling well, and ask if they’re okay. Coming back to school at age 36 with three kids was difficult, but Mrs. Yohannan had a way of making me feel like a real person and not just a student sitting in a classroom,” said Lynn. Upon returning to college at age 35, she was asked to join the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), the nation’s largest leadership honor society designed to identify

“My kids are my rock and were instrumental in my recovery,” she said. She learned late last year she was one of five nationwide winners of the Little Leaders Award, which carries a $1,200 stipend.

Mrs. (Marianne) Yohannan really stands out as a great instructor. I am back at Tri-County working on a second degree, and she made my Biology class manageable. I believe what makes her special is she can look at students, sense if they aren’t feeling well, and ask if they’re okay. Coming back to school at age 36 with three kids was difficult, but Mrs. Yohannan had a way of making me feel like a real person and not just a student sitting in a classroom. Lynn Bonner

Her two daughters have long wanted to take gymnastics classes, but it was too costly. The scholarship made it possible. “They were so excited. They deserve it. They have sacrificed so much,” she said. | 17

her husband’s suicide, she decided to quit work and reassess her life. “God had greater plans for me,” she said. Three months later, she was enrolled in Tri-County’s Criminal Justice program. “Education was a dream of mine. Education was the best answer to better myself and provide for my two children,” she said. She chose Tri-County because it was small and she was awarded a full Pell grant. “It was the right time. Tri-County has a hometown appeal—I felt like a person with a name, and I knew my instructors by name.” The curriculum offered insight into real-world experiences by instructors who had worked in law enforcement and brought their on-the-job training to the classroom. She graduated with honors in 1992. She began working as an Administrative Assistant for Parole and Pardon Services (PPS). She enrolled at Southern Wesleyan University and in 1996 received her bachelor’s degree. She was promoted to an Agent at PPS where she worked for three more years.

2019 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

Rhonda Morgan Criminal Justice, Class of 1992

wenty-one years ago Rhonda Morgan was reading the weekly shopping guide and spotted an employment advertisement for a Victim’s Advocate, at the time a new state-mandated position in the Oconee County Sheriff’s Department. “I remember looking at my husband and saying, ‘I think I just found my perfect job.’” She was right. For more than two decades she has dedicated herself to victim’s advocacy—which was and still is very personal for Rhonda, a domestic violence victim/survivor during her first marriage. “I knew what it felt like to be a victim,” said Rhonda, who endured and survived years of abuse from her first husband, a drug addict who took his own life in 1990, leaving her widowed and with two small children. She never dreamed that years later she would be helping 18 |

persons who had gone through what she had during those 13 turbulent years of marriage. “It’s cathartic for me and a healing process for them (the victims she works with),” said Rhonda, who was hired back in 1998 to be the first Victim’s Services Coordinator for her home county. Rhonda, who retired in May, was on call 24-7 and admits some days were emotionally and physically draining. But she has an overriding desire to make a difference. “I understand what they are going through, and I am there for them,” she said. A graduate of Oakway High School (now West-Oak), Rhonda never thought college was in her future. Right out of high school she married and went to work in industry. Following

Over the years she has engaged in numerous training opportunities and is certified as a Victim Assistance Specialist, Project Lifesaver Electronic Search instructor, and completed the 2006 National Victim Assistance Academy. In 2001 she received the SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Award for Excellence. She also was named 2019 Oconee County Officer of the Year. “Rhonda is a dedicated public servant,” said Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw. “She retired in May, but citizens in Oconee County will continue to benefit from the many programs she started. Her personal life story will continue to benefit others by providing hope that anyone can control his or her future, regardless of what happened in their past. Rhonda has represented the Sheriff’s Star with honor and service. She has dedicated the past 21 years to helping victims in Oconee County. I have no doubt that lives have been saved by the countless number of Orders of Protection that she has personally gone to court with for victims of domestic abuse.”

Instructor Melinda Hoover and the first Manufacturing Works class

Manufacturing Works to Prepare Seniors for Careers

andon Watt never had plans to enter college following graduation from Wren High School last spring. The goal was always to go straight into the workforce— specifically in the manufacturing sector. That’s why the new Manufacturing Works certificate program designed to give high school seniors technical skills while exploring careers in manufacturing appealed to him.

But two months into the College 120 Career and College Readiness class he and five other high school students enrolled in as part of Manufacturing Works, he changed his mind. Now attending college is in his future. “I’m really interested in what I am learning. I want to learn more,” said Landon, who enrolled at Tri-County Technical College after graduating from Wren. Last spring Tri-County partnered with Belton-Honea Path and

Wren high schools to pilot Manufacturing Works, a program for high school seniors who want to gain exposure and skills to prepare for careers in manufacturing right out of high school. “We want to help students understand that manufacturing careers offer great opportunities, challenging work, job stability, and good salaries,” said President Galen DeHay. “At the same time, our instructors 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 Technical College and have an opportunity for a paid summer work experience.

They are ready to enter full-time employment in manufacturing or continue their education to earn an associate degree in an engineering or industrial technology field. “They learned skills that can be applied in the workforce, as well as everyday life, such as teamwork and conflict management,” said I-BEST instructor Melinda Hoover. “These students attended high school five days a week, including college two days a week, and worked part-time jobs,” said Melinda. “Often they sacrificed their weekends. They still remained focused on their studies. They are an impressive group of students.”

“Manufacturing Works offers ways for high school seniors to gain college credit, work experience, and earn a college certificate (Manufacturing Production I),” said Dr. DeHay. | 19

Hubert McClure, second from left, and his â&#x20AC;&#x153;miracle workersâ&#x20AC;? Diana Walter, Debbie Nelms, and Butch Merritt

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Long-Lasting Relationships with Compassionate Counselors

ubert McClure, who has been teaching Mathematics classes at Tri-County Technical College since 1995, was honored with the highest award presented to the faculty. He received the Presidential Medallion for Instructional Excellence at the College’s spring commencement.

The medallion is presented each year to the instructor who has contributed the most during the academic year to the profession of teaching, to the development of the College, and to the students. “Hubert projects two prominent qualities—his concern for his students’ success and his use of technology to teach mathematics,” Dr. Jerry Marshall mathematics instructor in the Arts and Sciences Division, wrote in his nomination letter. “No one has done more with using the latest technologies to teach mathematics than Hubert,” said Dr. Marshall. A strong advocate for implementing the latest technology in the classroom, Hubert, who teaches at Tri-County’s Anderson Campus, was the first at the College to pilot PolyCom live interactive video stream classes. The use of the video conferencing systems allow the College to maximize the use of teaching resources, while combining low enrollment sections that may not have been feasible to offer at community campuses as individual, stand-alone courses. Using Skype software and PolyCom videoconferencing allows students at all of our community campuses to engage live with an instructor on any campus. Hubert was an early adopter of using Smartboards as teaching tools. Six years ago, he began recording his

teachings and uploading them to youtube. Today he records with Skype for Business and uploads to the Internet for students to access. He also uses Skype to advise and maintain virtual office hours. “Hubert’s prime focus is always his students and their success in his classroom and in reaching their goals,” said Keri Catalfomo, mathematics department chair at the College. “He puts extreme effort into what is best for the students— always—and his students respect him and enjoy his classes. Many of his students actually say that he makes math fun— how unusual,” she said. Following graduation from Westside High School, Hubert enrolled at Tri-County, taking some Comprehensive Studies classes himself and earned an associate in science degree in 1989. He transferred to Clemson University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics in 1994, and later a master’s degree in Education. Hubert joined the College as an adjunct instructor in 1995 and was named mathematics department head for the Comprehensive Studies Division in 1996. In 2003 he transferred to the Arts and Sciences Division where he teaches Mathematics. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1988 – 94 as a Sergeant Squad Leader.

I enrolled in Tri-County straight out of high school and, like many, struggled in mathematics. But encouragement from compassionate counselors like Butch Merritt, Diana Walter, and Debbie Nelms, along with great math instructors, helped me to be successful. Tri-County was a pivotal point in my life next to the Marine Corps. Tri-County was the only place I applied to teach when I graduated from Clemson. I wanted to give back to a place that turned my life around. I haven’t forgotten how difficult it was for me as a student, so I show the same patience and compassion to my students that my former instructors did for me. Initially I struggled, but I got assistance and support from faculty and staff and that made the difference. They’re still teaching me today. Hubert McClure Mathematics instructor since 1995 Associate in Science, 1989, Tri-County Technical College; Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Master’s in Education, Clemson University

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Awards and Achievements

Laneika Musalini, director of grants, was chosen from 300 nominees as one of the best and brightest men and women under the age of 40 in South Carolina. Laneika was honored at the SC Black Pages and Black Expo South 2019 Top 20 Under 40 Awards reception July 17. This year she also was selected as a “Woman on the Move in the SC Technical College System” by the SC Chapter of the American Association of Women in Community Colleges. She received Anderson University’s 2019 Alumni Service Award as part of the Founder’s Day convocation. Laneika serves as Chair of the President’s Global Task Force on Diversity & Inclusion for the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA).

Jonathan Warnock, Comprehensive Studies adjunct English instructor, won the 2019 Nell Ann Pickett Award from the Two-Year College English Association-Southeast (TYCA-SE). This award recognizes an outstanding conference program proposal by an adjunct instructor. Jonathan is one of only two South Carolinians (and the only Tri-County faculty member) to win the award in its 22-year history. Donald White, who serves as a senior success coach for the College’s community campuses, received the Presidential Medallion for Staff Excellence. In his role, Donald provides enrollment counseling and proactive academic advising to prospective and current students to ensure a strong foundation for success.

Three faculty/staff members have been honored as Tri-County Technical College’s Educators of the Year and were recognized at the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) annual conference in February. Jenni Creamer, assistant vice president of College Transitions, is the College’s outstanding administrator; Mia Tensley, reading instructor for the Comprehensive Studies Department, is the outstanding instructor; and, Scott Jaeschke, former coordinator of community standards, is the outstanding staff nominee.

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Commissioner Helen Rosemond-Saunders was named Chair of the SC Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) to serve a two-year term, which began July 1, 2019. The purpose of SCATCC is to foster cooperation and communication and improve the dissemination of information regarding the System’s colleges. The Board of Directors serves as a forum to discuss issues affecting the colleges, the Association, and the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education. She also was honored with a Presidential Citation Award for Education Advocacy at the 2019 SC State Conference NAACP Freedom Fund Celebration. The South Carolina NAACP’s 80th Freedom Fund Banquet is held in honor of its longstanding advocacy for civil rights.

Two Tri-County Business majors won first-place honors at the 2019 South Carolina Speech and Theater Association’s Annual College Festival Competition.

President Galen DeHay is among 40 leaders nationwide selected by the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program to join the 2019-2020 class of the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence. This highly selective leadership program is aimed at preparing the next generation of community college presidents to transform institutions to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success, both in college and in the labor market.

After 19 years of representing Oconee County on the College’s Commission, Ham Hudson retired in June. “It’s been a rewarding experience. I look forward to staying in touch from a distance,” he said. Mr. Hudson had represented Oconee County on the Commission since 2001 and previously served as Chairman and Vice Chairman.

Welding students swept the awards at the Annual South Carolina Technical College Statewide Welding Competition April 18. They took home five first-place awards and one third-place honor in six categories. Fifty students representing 10 technical colleges competed at Horry-Georgetown Technical College.

Dr. Brian Swords, senior director of community campuses, was selected by Greenville Technical College to receive its Outstanding Alumni Award this year. President Keith Miller presented the award to him at GTC’s spring commencement held May 10.

Diana Walter, who leads the Technical Skills for Success initiative, received a top leadership award at the SCAACE 2018 annual spring awards luncheon. Diana was honored with the Citizen Leadership Award for her work in the development and implementation of the State’s first Integrated Education and Training (IET) program. The College’s I-BEST programs are part of this partnership which increased the College’s focus on unemployed, underemployed, and underrepresented populations. The focus is to meet the needs that manufacturers have for good employees while meeting the needs of the unemployed and underemployed. The College also was honored at the conference with the Outstanding Organization of the Year Award for its partnership with Adult Education in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties to develop and support the I-BEST career pathways. | 23

Awards and Achievements College Commissioner Ham Hudson (now retired) and Kathy Brand, executive assistant to Dr. DeHay, were honored by the S.C. Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) at the SCATCC Academy in January 2019.

Tim Jared was elected President of the South Carolina College Personnel Association at the organization’s annual spring conference held at TriCounty Technical College April 12.

Mr. Hudson is the recipient of the Commissioner Award, and Kathy is the recipient of the Board Staff Award. Both were nominees for the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Southern Region Competition.

Academic Highlights Graduates of the Surgical Technology program maintained their 100 percent pass rate on the National Certification Exam. The 12 August 2018 graduates who took the National Board Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certification Exam now are designated as Certified Surgical Technologists (C.S.T.). 24 |

The Expanded Duty Dental Assisting program received a maximum full reaffirmation of accreditation following a meeting of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Lindsay Cabasa, an associate degree Nursing student, is one of 10 students statewide elected to serve on the South Carolina Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) Board. The Student Nurses’ Association of South Carolina (SNA-SC) is a preprofessional organization for Nursing and Pre-Nursing students enrolled in South Carolina-accredited associate and baccalaureate degree Nursing programs. SNA-SC is an official constituent of the National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc. (NSNA).

The Associate Degree Nursing program has been granted full, continuing accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) through fall 2026.

The May 2019 Associate Degree Nursing graduates earned a 92.59 first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX). Their performance on this exam surpasses both State and national pass rates.

Public Services Department Head Dr. Chris McFarlin is the first and only law enforcement officer and Criminal Justice educator in South Carolina to earn a national industry certification from the Force Science Institute in Chicago, Illinois.

The May 2019 Medical Laboratory Technology graduates report a perfect pass rate on a national certification exam. The 10 graduates who received their MLT degrees continue the program’s 100 percent pass record on the national American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) exam.

FIGURES, CHARTS, & GRAPHS TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2018-2019 BUDGET OPERATIONS REVENUE BY SOURCE n n n n n n

Credit Tuition and Fees 54.1% State Appropriations 19.0% Auxiliary Enterprises 9.1% County Appropriations 6.9% Corporate and Community Education 6.2% Miscellaneous 4.7%

6.2% 6.9%

Operations Budget

$47,392,000

Restricted (Federal/State/Other)

$32,881,000

Total Budget

$80,273,000

9.1%

54.1% 19%

STUDENTS RECEIVED NEARLY $24 MILLION IN FINANCIAL AID

STUDENTS AMOUNT 2018-2019 PROGRAM DISBURSED

OPERATIONS EXPENDITURE BY FUNCTION n n n n n n

4.7%

6.0% 7.8%

Instruction 46.8% 8.9% Academic and Student Support 20.4% Administrative and General 10.1% Operations and Plant Maintenance 8.9% 10.1% Auxiliary Enterprises 7.8% Corporate and Community Education 6.0%

138

Tuition Waivers

$225,727.39

591

Private Scholarships

$524,917.78

Tuition Grants to Children of Certain Veterans

$151,818.44

34 8 46.8%

388 9

20.4%

n n n n n n

Salaries and Benefits Contractual Services Purchases for Resale (Bookstore) Fixed Charges Supplies and Materials Faculty/Staff Development & Travel

69.4% 13.9% 6.9% 5.1% 3.7% 1.0%

5.1% 6.9%

13.9%

69.4%

Employment & Training Services

$7,657.10 $438,364.00 $52,945.46

SC Academic Endowment

$1,991.25

Veterans Administration

$24,597.24

121

1.0% 3.7%

Foundation Scholarships (Endowed and Restricted)

6 6

OPERATIONS BUDGET BY CATEGORY

SC Vocational Rehabilitation

Post 911 GI Bill GoArmyed

TEACH Early Childhood Development

National Guard Cap

$436,768.17 $16,349.48 $9,702.28 $50,625.00

2458

PELL

$9,483,624.64

1876

Life

$8,457,500.00

2074

Lottery

$2,650,129.28

656

SCNBG

$710,051.00

326

SEOG

$216,178.00

CWS

$116,326.02

SC Promise

$104,086.44

8858

Total Amount of Aid

$23,679,358.97

Note: Some students received more than one form of financial aid and are counted each time. Source: Business Office, July 2019

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FIGURES, CHARTS, & GRAPHS 2018-19 CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION STUDENTS

MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN GRANTS AWARDED TO TCTC

Enrollment by County

OTHER STATES & INTERNATIONAL

574 2,263

Note: The majority of the registrations outside the three-county area participated in State-wide training programs taught at TCTC or were involved in an international conference that was delivered by TCTC during the year.

3,978

OTHER SC COUNTIES

1,320 OCONEE

979

Source: Corporate and Community Education Division, July 2019

JOBS FROM NEW AND/OR EXPANDING INDUSTRIES 758 persons trained for new jobs in the 2018-2019 fiscal year

Arthrex Manufacturing, Inc.

Patriot Automation

Baxter Manufacturing

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler 33

era-contact USA, LLC

292 3

Industrial Plastics Group, LLC (TaylorMade) 52 Itron, Inc. McLaughlin Body Company Michelin - US10 Source: readySCTM Office, July 2019

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TITLE

SC Technical College System

Apprenticeship Carolina Transportation, Distribution, Logistics (TDL) Program

SC Department of Education

Perkins FY19

ANDERSON

PICKENS

E+I Engineering USA Corp

FUNDING AGENCY

14 1 118

AWARDED $16,666 $263,865

US Department of Labor through SC Technical College RACC: SC Apprenticeship Initiative (SCAI) System

$93,440

US Department of Labor through SC Technical College RACC: SC Apprenticeship Initiative (SCAI) System

$15,000

AARP

Back to Work 50+ 2019 Supplemental Funding

$30,000

League of Innovation

League of Innovation in the Community College-Public Health (Veterinary Technology)

Appalachian Regional Commission

Heavy Equipment and Truck Driver Training Program for Underrepresented Populations

SC Technical College System

Apprenticeship Carolina Transportation, Distribution, Logistics (TDL) Program

Duke Energy Foundation through SC Technical College Duke Energy Lineworker Curriculum Project System Silicon Valley Foundation

FIRST Robotics Team, Metal in Motion

$400 $245,705 $43,896 $200,000 $6,000

Robert Bosch Corporation Anderson Plant

Safeplast USA, LLC

US Department of Labor through SC Technical College RACC: SC Apprenticeship Initiative (SCAI) System

SMF Inc.

SC Technical College System

$44,006

Timken - Honea Path

Apprenticeship Carolina Transportation, Distribution, Logistics (TDL) Program

SC Technical College System

Apprenticeship Carolina Healthcare & Manufacturing Program

$83,334

TOTAL 758

TOTAL Source: Grants Office, July 2019

$47,500

$1,089,812

STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS ENROLLMENT STATUS FULL-TIME

ENROLLMENT TYPE 1.9% 4.4%

PART-TIME

55%

45%

4.7%

14.0% 34.5% 40.5%

RACE

Transient 1.9% Re-admit 4.4% First-time Transfer 4.7% Dual Enrollment 14.0% First-time Freshmen 34.5% Continuing 40.5%

2+ Races 3.9% African American 8.9% American Indian/Alaskan 0.3% Asian/Pacific 1.2% Hispanic 6.2% Unknown 1.1% White 78.4%

AGE

24 and under

83%

25 - 34 35 - 49

11%

52.6% 51%

50+

49%

47.4%

FEMALE

STUDENT STATUS6

MALE

FEMALE

MALE

Dependent Independent

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

FINANCIAL AID1 Grant 74% Loan 15% Scholarship 5% Work Study 1% Any Aid 80% Any Aid (Full-time FTPS) 94%

FALL SEMESTER HEADCOUNT 2018 648 688

57%

Single campus

35%

Combination of campuses and/or online

2,858

Online only

FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT6

WORKING STATUS Not worknig Part-time Full-time7

31% 48% 21%

31% Yes

69% No

n n n n n

Arts and Sciences Business and Public Services Career Development Engineering and Industrial Health Education

2,858 923 965 688 648

965

923

65% 35%

TOTAL 6,082

1 Fall semester aid only. 2 Developmental placement is defined as placing into any math course below MAT 120/103, any Reading course, and/or English course below ENG 101. Note that some students identified as developmental using this definition would be eligible to take MAT 155/170 and/or ENG 155/165 if they are enrolled in a technical program. 3 Denominator is first-time postsecondary students with a COMPASS score on at least one subtest. 4 Denominator is first-time postsecondary students with a COMPASS score on at least two subtests. 5 Developmental courses include MAT 031, MAT 032, MAT 101, MAT 102, MAT 150RDG 032, RDG 100, ENG 031, ENG 032, ENG 100 and ENG 150. 6 Percentages are based on a large scale fall 2018 student survey (n=1,104) 7 Full-time is 30 or more hours per week. Source: Institutional Research Office, July 2019

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TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION Dear Friends and Partners, The most recent fiscal year was an incredible one for the Tri-County Technical College Foundation. We raised $1,650,876, surpassing our $1,000,000 fundraising goal for the year. This made 2018-2019 the most successful fundraising year to date, and it represents an increase in contributions of 59.74% over 2017-2018. The donations we receive every year are critical to the College’s success and its ability to transform lives, and I thank all the donors listed on Pages 38 - 40 for choosing to invest in Tri-County and our students during this record-breaking year. Throughout the history of the Foundation, we have been fortunate to have donors who chose to establish endowments. The management of these endowments is another area in which we were successful during the fiscal year. As of June 30, 2019, the fair market value of our investments was $24,580,142, and the return on those investments was 6.16% compared to the balanced index return of 5.98%. The success of our investments equates to additional funding for student scholarships, professional development for employees, technology purchases, and other priority needs of the College. Scholarships continue to be the Foundation’s largest expenditure. Approximately 400 students received scholarships totaling $445,589, and 82% of these funds came from earnings generated by endowments, while the remaining 18% came from annual gifts. Regardless of the source, our students appreciate the fact that someone they do not know is willing to support their educational goals, and this encourages them to continue and excel in their studies. The Foundation also contributed approximately $662,032 to the College during 2018-2019 to fund employee professional development activities, facility renovations, equipment/technology purchases, and other educational program priorities. The Foundation’s purpose is to support the College’s objectives, and to advance, encourage, and expand the educational programs of Tri-County Technical College. We believe that the level of funding we provide the College each year validates our success in fulfilling this purpose. Foundation Highlights for 2018-2019: • A total of 536 donors gave $1,650,876. • There were 239 new donors, and, together, they gave $207,755. • Nine donors gave $50,000 or more. Collectively, these donors gave $971,775. • The Foundation expended a total of $1,107,621 to support students and educational programs. • The Foundation experienced a 6.16% return on its investments, which compared favorably to the balanced index return of 5.98%. • Ninety-five percent of the donations received during the fiscal year were designated for scholarships, professional development, technology, special projects, and other priority College needs. 28 |

“Passionate people transforming lives and building strong communities one student at a time” is the vision that drives everything we do at Tri-County Technical College. We are fortunate to have phenomenal faculty and staff who work tirelessly every day to achieve this vision, and we realize that our success would not be possible without your support. Every dollar donated to the TriCounty Technical College Foundation is important to the success of our students and the community, and we thank you for your continued generous support. Sincerely,

Grayson A. Kelly Vice President, Institutional Advancement & Business Relations & Executive Director of the TCTC Foundation, Inc.

FOUNDATION HIGHLIGHTS Dear Abney Foundation, I am 39 and live in Anderson with my husband and five children. After graduating from T.L. Hanna in 1998, I went to Erskine College and graduated with a Biology degree. I always had plans to continue my education, but when I met and married my husband, Steve, those plans changed. We decided I would stay home and care for our children. They are the real reason I decided to go back to school and realize my dream of a career in medicine. Last year Steve and I took a long hard look at where we were and where we wanted to take our family. It became clear to us it was necessary for me to make a change. It was quite frightening to choose to go back to school; I questioned my abilities, time management skills, and stress levels. Also, we had to consider the financial strains we were already feeling and how that strain would only increase with college costs, loan repayment, and child care. This has been a major undertaking for my family. We have each sacrificed in many ways to see me along this journey. Our biggest challenge has been our finances. Your gift has given us a relief so far reaching I cannot even explain it fully. I am forever grateful.

Kate Beherns (seated, center,) an Associate Degree Nursing major, is pictured with Dr. Lisa McWherter, executive director of The Abney Foundation (seated, left), and Dr. Galen DeHay, president of Tri-County; and (standing, left) Carl Edwards, executive director emeritus and trustee, and Grayson Kelly, vice president for institutional advancement and business relations at Tri-County.

The Abney Foundation is Tri-County’s top donor, contributing $4,280,000 over the past 30 years. Since its first gift in 1989, the Abney Foundation Trustees have demonstrated a strong commitment to the mission and purpose of Tri-County—helping 2,858 students to attain their educational goals. No other foundation, individual, or company has contributed so generously to the College.

The education I am receiving at Tri-County is the reason my future goals are possible. You have blessed all seven of us. I pray I will live up to the trust you have put in me to memorialize Hayden’s life through my education and career. Kathryn (Kate) Beherns Associate Degree Nursing major

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FOUNDATION HIGHLIGHTS Dear Oconee Machine and Tool, Since getting out of high school, I’ve been trying to find a career path that would lead to me creating things I can be proud of. It’s been hard to find a path that felt safe enough financially, but it seems like working with CNC machines is a good blend of potential and fun. Since graduating from Walhalla High School in 2015, I’ve been trying to become self sufficient as fast as possible. My mother works at AnMed and my little sister is finishing up first grade. I feel like I need to reduce the burden I put on my family as much as possible. I’m currently saddled with debt from a college program that didn’t go well, and this scholarship will significantly reduce the stress of paying tuition and help me to focus on my education. I’m surprised by how well I did last semester, and I’m even more surprised to see that I could have this kind of opportunity. In today’s world, where education costs keep getting higher and higher, it’s a blessing to receive any kind of help. This scholarship feels like an affirmation that I’m on the right path. Cory Hogan CNC Major For 33 years, the Duncan family, who owns and operates Oconee Machine and Tool, has given consistently to the Tri-County Technical College Foundation. The Westminster-based company made donations to the College’s Foundation to fund scholarships for students who live in Oconee County and are enrolled in the CNC program. Pictured here are Oconee Machine and Tool General Manager Jason Duncan, right, and 2019 scholarship recipient Cory Hogan.

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Memorial Scholarship Honors Jackye Murphy’s Life Mission Family and friends of the late Jackye Murphy gathered April 26 to honor the life of a loved one and to celebrate the endowment of a new scholarship that honors her life’s mission. Jackye, who was a Hartwell, Georgia, resident and an Early Care and Education instructor at the College, lost her battle with cancer in September 2018. Her friends, family, and school family decided that establishing an endowed scholarship in her honor would be a fitting tribute to a lady who served as a role model for them and for the students, always inspiring everyone to do their best, said Meredith Dickens, Early Care and Education program director. “We are here to honor the life, memory and impact Jackye made on this College. She truly embodied the College’s vision statement of Transforming Lives, Shaping the Community, One Student at a Time,” said President Galen DeHay. “It was a personal mission of hers, and it was a pleasure to work with her.” “Jackye was special and important to everyone she came in contact with. She inspired more hearts than the world knows,” said Meredith.

Family, friends, and co-workers of the late Jackye Murphy

“The scholarship endowment has surpassed $20,000,” said Grayson Kelly, vice president for institutional advancement and business relations and executive director of the Foundation. “Jackye left a lasting legacy on this campus.” “The scholarship endowment will continue her passion and legacy for education. She is not forgotten. She is in our hearts forever,” said Meredith. Establishing the scholarship was a team effort, she added. “I never imagined less than a year later we would be celebrating the endowment of this scholarship.” A former elementary education teacher, Jackye served as an adjunct instructor at Tri-County for two years and received the 2015 Adjunct Faculty Presidential Award before joining the College as a full-time Early Care and Education instructor.

Jackye Murphy, third from left, an Early Care and Education instructor at the College, lost her battle with cancer in September 2018. Her friends, family, and school family decided that establishing an endowed scholarship in her honor would be a fitting tribute to a lady who served as a role model for them and for her students. | 31

FOUNDATION HIGHLIGHTS

David and Claudia Boles Support College with Scholarship for Engineering and Industrial Technology Students BASF Is Corporate Sponsor of Student Collaboration Lounge at Oconee Campus BASF pledged $50,000 to the College’s Foundation and was recognized as the corporate sponsor of the Student Collaboration Lounge at the Oconee Campus. Representatives from the Seneca plant are pictured with Tri-County administration in the room that bears the company’s name. From left are, Dave Sanders, operations manager; Alex Ivnik, supply chain manager; Tracy Bearden, site coordinator; Paul Aguinaldo, technical engineering services manager; Grayson Kelly, vice president for institutional advancement and business relations at the College; Cara Madzy, site director; President Galen DeHay; Craig Fox, environmental health and safety team leader; Anna Pittman, lab specialist; and Tammy Fiske, director of annual giving at the College.

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David and Claudia Boles, pictured here with President Galen DeHay, made a $50,000 donation to the College to establish The David and Claudia Boles Engineering and Industrial Technology Endowment that provides scholarships for students in the Engineering and Industrial Education Division, with preference given to Welding students. The Anderson couple wanted to support their local community college while making a difference in residents’ lives.

Pictured with Jim Kaplan, center, are Grayson Kelly, vice president for institutional advancement and business relations, and Dr. Galen DeHay, president of Tri-County.

Derek Keels is pictured with TCTC Foundation staff, Foundation Board members, and residents of Keowee Key. He was one of the first three recipients of the Keowee Key Community Partnership scholarship established in 2018.

Cornell Dubilier Honors Longtime Associate with Endowment

Derek Keels Receives the Keowee Key Community Partnership Scholarship

Cornell Dubilier in Liberty made a $50,000 donation to establish an endowment to honor a longtime associate for his 62 years of outstanding service and exceptional values.

The Keowee Key Community Partnership consists of Keowee Key property owners whose mission is to partner with deserving, effective, not-for-profit organizations that make a difference in Oconee County.

Jim Kaplan, president/owner of Cornell Dubilier, a manufacturer of capacitors for electronic and electrical equipment, set up the endowment fund to honor Ken Thomas (not pictured), engineering manager at the facility in Liberty. With corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Liberty, the company also operates from sites in Massachusetts, California, Illinois, Mexico, and Hong Kong.

The first partnership was established with the Tri-County Technical College Foundation to create the Keowee Key Community Partnership Scholarship Fund. The purpose of the scholarship is two fold—to provide financial assistance to need-based individuals on a case-by-case basis, with Keowee Key full- and part-time employees and their immediate families receiving first consideration. Another goal is to support the College’s vision of transforming lives and building strong communities – one student at a time. Derek Keels, who worked in the Keowee Key clubhouse and later in the fitness center, was awarded the KKCP scholarship in spring 2019. He graduated with a degree in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology in May 2019. He is employed as an HVAC Technician for the Housing and Dining Department at Clemson University. “The Keowee Key scholarship helped me pay for my spring semester tuition at Tri-County. This grant kept me from having to take out a student loan to complete my degree. I would like to once again thank you all, and God bless!”

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FOUNDATION HIGHLIGHTS Foundation Honors Duke Energy with Philanthropist of the Year Award 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, then state president for Duke Energy. The presentation was made at the College’s Annual Report Luncheon. Duke Energy has given for 30 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.

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In 2013, the Company made a $50,000 gift to the College’s Welding program to assist with the program’s expansion.

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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.

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Duke Energy accepts Philanthropist of the Year award.

The Company’s largest gift of $100,000 came in May of 2018 to support the College’s new Oconee Campus. Earlier this year, the College received a $200,000 grant from the South Carolina Technical College Foundation made possible by Duke Energy. The purpose of the grant is to develop and implement a Power Line Worker Training program.

“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 to the Foundation,” 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.”

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Honoring Their Service, Inc., Endows Scholarship

Sandvik Continues Commitment with CNC Scholarship Sandvik Coromant presented a $4,500 check toward its commitment to fund a scholarship for CNC students at the College. From left are Courtney White, director of development at the College; Arun Pattanaik, production unit director for Sandvik Coromant; Grayson Kelly, vice president for institutional advancement and business relations at the College; and Angie Long, human resources business partner for Sandvik Coromant.

Honoring Their Service, Inc., made a gift of $28,000 during 2018-2019 to endow a scholarship which benefits veterans and/or dependents of veterans who are enrolled at Tri-County Technical College. Taylor Triplett, left, a nursing major and a dependent of a military service member, is the first recipient of the scholarship. Pictured with Taylor is Jim Williams, Board member for Honoring Their Service and treasurer of the Tri-County Technical College Foundation. Honoring Their Service is an organization based in Oconee County which is comprised of individuals who respect the service of our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veterans and active military personnel. Much of their focus is placed on hosting an annual event when members invite veterans into their homes and treat them to excursions such as fishing, rafting, hiking, water sports, etc. The organization chose to establish a scholarship endowment at Tri-County Technical College to further their support of veterans and to show support of their dependents.

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FOUNDATION HIGHLIGHTS Vulcan Materials Sponsors Fundraiser to Support Heavy Equipment Program Vulcan Materials sponsored a clay shoot fundraiser last fall in Clinton, South Carolina, to raise money for our heavy equipment program in the Corporate and Community Education (CCE) Division. Vulcan representatives recently presented a $47,000 donation to the College, representing the proceeds from the fundraiser. Pictured from left are Carol Landrum (Vulcan Materials); Beverly Estes (Vulcan Materials); Grayson Kelly, vice president for institutional advancement and business relations at the College: Elliott Botzis (Vulcan Materials); Jon Giesen (Nelson Brothers); Dr. Ronnie L. Booth, retired president of Tri-County; Trae Carson (C.R. Jackson); Curtis Gwin (Nelson Brothers); Rick Cothran, dean of the CCE Division; Mike Corona (Nelson Brothers); and Mary Corley, program director for CCE’s Center for Highway Construction and Transportation Excellence.

Friends Honor Dr. Booth with Professional Development Endowment A community event was held May 30 for Commissioners, friends, family, Foundation Board members, and business, industry, and community partners to say farewell to Dr. Ronnie L. Booth, Tri-County’s third president. Dr. Booth received several surprises during the evening, including one from Grayson Kelly, vice president for institutional advancement and business relations, when he made a special announcement about the establishment of the Ronnie L. Booth Professional Development Endowment. “Over the past few months, one of our top priorities has been to raise money for the Ronnie L. Booth Professional Development Endowment. Not only will this endowment support the development needs of our faculty, it will also support the success of our students as they learn from instructors who are at the top of their field,” said Grayson. “Our goal for Dr. Booth’s endowment was to raise $100,000 from some of Dr. Booth’s closest friends. I am happy to announce this evening that we have raised a total of $125,000.” 36 |

TCTC FOUNDATION, INC. THE FOUNDATION’S NUMBERS Total Assets – June 30, 2019 2018-2019 Contributions Number of Donors Number of Contributors Who Had Never Given Before Contributions from Faculty and Staff Average Gift from Faculty and Staff Contributions from Individuals Average Gift from Individuals Contributions from Companies Average Gift from Companies Contributions from Foundations Average Gift from Foundations Funding Provided to Students and Educational Programs

$29,042,180 $1,650,876 536 239 $41,265 $255 $745,624 $2,936 $490,829 $4,630 $373,158 $26,654 $1,107,621

BENEFACTORS’ SOCIETY The Benefactors’ Society recognizes those who have planned for future gifts to the College through their wills, annuities, life insurance policies, or retirement plans. Anonymous Mr. David A. Armstrong (deceased) Mr. Ellis E. Bradford (deceased) Ms. Carol Burdette Mrs. Corinne B. Cannon Dr. Henry Cowart Drake (deceased) Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Elliott Mr. Alvin Fleishman (deceased) Mrs. Jeanne Fowler Ms. Nancy Garrison (deceased) Dr. John L. Gignilliat (deceased) Ms. Vickie L. Grant-Smeal (deceased) Mr. Thomas Hayden Mrs. Ruby S. Hicks (deceased) Mr. Charles R. Johnson Dr. Charlotte R. Kay (deceased)

Mr. Grayson A. Kelly Dr. Debra King Mrs. Mollie B. King (deceased) Ms. Mary K. Littlejohn (deceased) Mrs. Susan W. McClure Ms. Willie C. McDuffie (deceased) Mr. and Mrs. Larry Miller (deceased) Ms. Stephanie J. Montgomery Mrs. Broy S. Moyer (deceased) Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Murdoch (deceased) Mrs. Rita Rao Mr. David W. Russ Ms. Patricia H. Senn (deceased) Dr. L. Marianne Taylor Mr. William L. Watkins (deceased)

FAMILY AND FRIENDS REMEMBERED The Tri-County Technical College Foundation received 187 honor/memorial gifts totaling $124,282 during 2018-19. Gifts in Memory Mr. T. Rhett Evatt Mr. Eric M. Hansen Mr. Milton H. Hansen Mrs. Pamela M. Holland Dr. D. Garland Johnson Mr. Frank C. Kenyon Mrs. Madeline M. Kenyon Mr. Charles T. King Mrs. Mollie B. King Mrs. Jackye Kiser Murphy Mrs. Brenda B. Nix Mrs. Martha Nimmons Parker Mr. Robert Raver Mrs. Sally M. Wakefield Ms. Kathryn T. White Gifts in Honor Ms. Cheryl B. Bauknight Dr. Ronnie L. Booth Mr. Tim Bowen Dr. Mark Dougherty Ms. Dana Epps Mr. Mike Hall Mr. Scott Harvey Mr. Glenn Hellenga Mrs. Shannan Holland Mr. Carlos Howard Ms. Linda Jameison Mr. Tim Jared Ms. Mary Orem Ms. Laura Sosebee Ms. Lisa Styles Dr. Brian D. Swords Mr. Jeff Swords Ms. Tracy Wood

FINANCIAL STATEMENT June 30, 2019

ASSETS Cash Net Pledge Receivables Vanguard Ultra Short Term Bond Fund Raymond James Money Market Fund

$ 2,388,067 $157,497 $957,379 $101,402

Total Cash Assets

$ 3,604,345

Long-Term Investments Large Cap Equities Mid Cap Equities Small Cap Equities International Equities Inflation Hedging Fixed Income Private Equities

$8,906,823 $1,284,890 $2,341,694 $4,638,768 $699,501 $7,071,685 $494,474

Total Long-Term Investments

$25,437,835

Total Assets

$29,042,180

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Accounts Payable Unearned Revenue

$32,091 $23,693

Total Liabilities

$53,784

Fund Balance

$24,820,632

Unrealized Gain on Investments

$ 4,167,764

Total Fund Balance

$28,988,396

Total Liabilities and Fund Balance

$29,042,180

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TCTC FOUNDATION, INC. INVESTMENTS

DONOR GIFT DESIGNATIONS

n n n n n n n

Large Cap Equities Mid Cap Equities Small Cap Equities Fixed Income Private Equities International Developed Equities Inflation Hedging

35% 5% 9% 28% 2% 18% 3%

18% 35% 2%

28%

n n n n n

Unrestricted 5% Technology 1% Professional Development 9% Scholarships 52% Priority Needs/Special Projects/ Other Initiatives 33%

1% 9%

33%

52%

FUNDING SOURCES n n n n

FOUNDATION DONORS

Companies 30% 23% Faculty/Staff 2% Individuals 45% Foundations 23%

30%

he Tri-County Technical College Foundation Board and staff are grateful to you, our donors, for the support you have given. This list recognizes donors who made gifts to the Tri-County Technical College Foundation during 2018-2019, beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019.

45%

EXPENSE ALLOCATION n n n n n n n

Scholarships 33.75% Professional Development 11.96% Educational Support 29.75% Technology 8.44% Management/General 9.57% Fundraising 3.42% Investment Fees 3.10%

9.57% 33.75%

29.75%

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Benefactors’ Club ($100,000 and Over) Abney Foundation Anonymous Christ Community Church/ELM

3.10% 3.42%

8.44%

Every effort has been made to correctly list each donor; but if you find an omission or incorrect listing, please call the Foundation Office at either (864) 646-1809 or 1-866-269-5677 (within the 864 area code), Ext. 1809. You also can send an e-mail to dnelms@tctc.edu.

11.96%

Partners’ Club ($50,000 - $99,999.99) Mr. and Mrs. David Boles BorgWarner Bosch Community Fund on Behalf of Local Bosch Partners Cornell Dubilier Marketing, Inc. Horton, Inc. The Charles A. Cannon Charitable Trust Ambassadors’ Club ($25,000 - $49,999.99) AARP Foundation Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative

Gene Haas Foundation Honoring Their Service, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston Michelin North America, Inc. Donors Who Made Pledges of $25,000 - $49,999.99 Sandvik Pacesetters’ Club ($10,000 - $24,999.99) Anne J. Gambrill Foundation AT&T Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bachman Bank of America Charitable Foundation BASF Catalysts Fee Family at Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. HMR Veterans Services Mr. and Mrs. George B. Nalley, Jr.

Oconee Federal Charitable Foundation Sealevel Systems, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith, Jr. U. S. Engine Valve Company W. C. English Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Honors Club ($5,000 - $9,999.99) Dr. and Mrs. Ronnie L. Booth Mrs. Peggy G. Deane Duke Energy Foundation First Citizens Bank Ms. Jennifer W. Graham Hedrick, Ms. Nancy Itron, an advised fund of Silicon Valley Community Foundation Juneau Construction Company, LLC Mattison, Mr. and Mrs. Grant McMillan Pazdan Smith Architects

Mohsseni, Mr. and Mrs. Hamid Murphy, Mr. Patrick Schneider Electric School District of Oconee County South Carolina Technical College System Foundation Thrift Brothers TTI Power Equipment Upstate South Carolina Alliance Educational Foundation Merit Club ($2,500 - $4,999.99) Arthrex, Inc. Blanchard Machinery Company Eisenberg, Mr. David Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. J. C. Wilkie Construction, LLC J. Davis Construction, Inc. King Asphalt, Inc. Kohrt, Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Liquid Properties Marshall, Dr. Timothy R. Morgan Corporation Mullikin, Dr. and Mrs. Jim Norx, Inc. S. C. Upstate Equine Council South Carolina Broadcasters Association Upstate Vet Veteran Scholarships Forever Wakefield, Mr. David C., III Webb, Ms. Kathleen Youngblood, Mr. and Mrs. Danny President’s Club ($1,000 - $2,499.99) Alexander, Colonel and Mrs. James W. Anderson County Woman’s Club Anderson County School District Five Austin Powder Company Baptist Easley Hospital Bierbower, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Burroughs, Mrs. Jennifer Campbell, Ms. Nancy Starr Carolina Concrete Company Carolina Scales, Inc. Cindy Fox Miller & Associates City of Easley Clemson Area Retirement Center, Inc. Contour Mining & Construction CR Jackson, Inc. D. L. Scurry Foundation DeHay, Dr. Galen DeRoberts, Ms. Emily Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Gary T.

Easley Combined Utilities Eldridge, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Elliott, Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Ethridge, Ms. Tracy L. Excel Foundry Flint Construction and Forestry Fuller, Mrs. Janet Hansen, Mr. Mikkel A. Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. William H. (Ham) Hurt, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J., Jr. JC Griffin Construction, LLC Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Grayson A. Kenyon, Mr. James Kerns Trucking, Inc. L.A. Barrier & Son, Inc. Lehigh Hanson Linder Machinery Company Lorraine Harding Real Estate LS3P Manufacturers Caring for Pickens County McClam & Associates McRae, Mr. Richard Motion Industries, Inc. Nelson Brothers Nix, Mr. Ralph E. NW White & Company Oconee Economic Alliance Oconee Machine & Tool Co., Inc. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. John Michael Ramsey, Dr. Valerie R. Rhodenbaugh Family Foundation Roach, Mrs. Marion Robinson Funeral Homes Rotary Club of Anderson Satterfield Construction Sloan Construction Sorrells, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sosebee, Mr. and Mrs. Greg B. Thomas Concrete Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Upstate Federal Credit Union Young, Mr. and Mrs. Al Cornerstone Club ($500 - $999.99) American Welding & Gas Atlanta Consulting Group Burdette, Ms. Carol Elaine Burgess, Mr. and Mrs. Hughlyn H. Carolina Bridge Company, Inc. Catalfomo, Ms. Keri Chegwidden, Ms. Whitney Cherokee, Inc. Cole, Mrs. Cathy C.

Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T. Creamer, Mrs. Jennifer Evans Elite Trucking of SC, LLC Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. Hagood, Mr. and Mrs. Ben, III Hamilton, Mrs. Cara Harley, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harris, Mrs. Jane R. Hayden, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Jim Belt, Inc. King, Mr. Ron Kozlarek, Mr. Michael Kravet Fabrics Macemore, Inc. Martin, Dr. and Mrs. Theodore H. McWherter, Dr. Lisa C. Metromont Corporation Mining Association of South Carolina Moore, Mrs. Peggy B. Murphy, Ms. Shelley Paschal Associates, LLC Piedmont Concrete Ray Walker Trucking Company, Inc. Robinson, Ms. Emma J. Rogers Group, Inc. Rosemond-Saunders, Mrs. Helen Sandvik S. C. Asphalt Pavement Association S. C. Association of Veterinarians Seneca Animal Hospital PA Southway Crane & Rigging Spitz, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Stathakis, Ms. Alexandria Stewart, Dr. and Mrs. Mendel H. Strange Brothers The Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association Tri-County Entrepreneurial Development Corporation Turner Agency Insurance Vanhuss, Dr. Della M. Walhalla Woman’s Club Walmart #631 Westminster Rotary Club Worley, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Young Office Environments Century Club ($100 - $499.99) Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas R. Amazon Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. L. Curtis Bartley, Ms. Renee Beard, Ms. Julie M. Beleskas, Mr. John F.

Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. George Bennett Paving Blakley, Dr. Jacquelyn Bond of Love Sunday School Class Brister, Ms. Merilee Brock, Mrs. Deborah A. Bryan, Ms. Elizabeth Buckhiester, Dr. and Mrs. Philip G. Bucy, Mr. David W. Burdette, Mrs. Margaret C. Business and Public Services Division Cannon, Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Christopher, Dr. and Mrs. George M. Chumley, Mr. James Clanton, Mr. and Mrs. Van, Jr. Cobb, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil L. Compton, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley L. Corbeil, Mr. and Mrs. C. Paul Corley, Mr. Gregg Cothran, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cronic, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Current, Mr. and Mrs. James L. Dacus, Ms. Emma Sue Dacus, Ms. Kandice Daniel, Ms. Diann Dean, Dr. J. Thomas DeMoor, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dickens, Mrs. Meredith Donnelly, Mr. and Mrs. Edward N. Dougherty, Dr. Mark Drennon’s Curb Market, LLC Edmonds, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy W. Eidson, Mrs. Rebecca Ellenberg, Mr. Robert Ellington, Ms. Julie A. Elmore, Ms. Mandy Farmview Market Fiori, Mr. George Fiske, Mrs. Tammy Stout Frank, Ms. Stacey D. Future Laboratory Professionals Student Organization Gaines Mechanical, LLC Goodman, Dr. Pam Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Butch Hartwell Plastics Heintz, Mrs. Joanne Hellenga, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Herbert, Dr. and Mrs. James O. Hills Machinery Company, Inc. Hogan, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holland, Mrs. English Holland, Mrs. Shannan Homer-Drummond, Dr. Sharon Hotchkiss, Dr. and Mrs. Dwight

Howlin, Ms. Rosemary T. Jaeschke, Mr. Scott Jameison, Ms. Linda Johnson, Ms. Tasheka Kay, Dr. and Mrs. J. Perry Kiser, Mr. and Mrs. William Joe Klein, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Konieczny, Mrs. Suzanne Kopera, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lawless, Ms. Christy S. Leake, Mrs. Marcia R. Lewis, Dr. Lynn Liming, Mr. Robert Lollis, Ms. Tammy Luper, Ms. Angel S. Marino, Dr. Chris Mathis, Mrs. Heidi McClain, Mrs. Tonia B. McClure, Mr. Hubert McGuigan, Mr. and Mrs. John McLaughlin Body Company Minton, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Mobley, Ms. Cynthia Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. H. Steve Morrissette, Ms. Lori Musalini, Mrs. Laneika K. Music Program Nelms, Ms. Deborah W. Newall, Ms. M. Elizabeth Norcross, Dr. Amoena B. Norris, Mrs. Debbie Old, Mrs. Marguerite G. Otey, Ms. Jeanne Owens, Ms. Kassandra Parker’s Transmission Payne, Ms. Cathy B. Pennington, Ms. Deanna Peoples, Ms. Jenell Porter, Ms. Jennifer Rada Manufacturing Company Richards, Dr. Lee Riley, Mr. Clark K. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sanitary Plumbing Contractors, Inc. Saxon, Mrs. Lisa B. Seay, Ms. Deborah Sharp, Mr. Norman C. Shepard, Dr. Louis E. Shumpert, Ms. Sarah J. Smith, Ms. Lynn Smith, Mr. Phil S. Sosebee, Ms. Laura Sportsman’s One Stop Stevenson, Ms. Tonya A. Strasser, Mrs. Cathy | 39

TCTC FOUNDATION, INC. Street, Dr. and Mrs. Russell K. Suit, Ms. Lori Summit Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, PC Swords, Dr. Brian D. The Peoples Bank Toole, Mr. and Mrs. W. Allen Underwood, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Van Dora, Mr. and Mrs. Tash J. Vance, Ms. Debbie Venet, Ms. Joan Vernon, Ms. Julie Walker, Ms. Tanya Walter, Mrs. Diana M. Warnock, Mr. and Mrs. Tom White, Representative and Mrs. Brian White, Mr. Donald C. White, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilkerson, Colonel and Mrs. Lawrence B. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Williams, Ms. Shallin Suber Willoughby, Mr. William A. Woodall, Ms. Carla Woodall, Mr. Matthew Woodson, Mr. John W., II Young, Mrs. Teresa Loyalty Club ($.01 - $99.99) Adams, Ms. Tessa Aldridge, Mr. David Alexander, Ms. Elaine H. Allan, Ms. Meg Allgood, Ms. Darlia Alvarez, Ms. Ashley Anderson, Ms. Jackie Lee Andrews, Ms. Madison Angoli, Ms. Marilyn I. Anonymous Atkins, Ms. Dani Atkins, Mr. Russell Bane, Ms. Samantha Barnett, Ms. Andrea W. Barnhill, Ms. Jane Bayne, Ms. Kim Blackwell, Mrs. Tiffany Blakesley, Mr. Matthew Blanton, Mrs. Amanda D. Borders, Ms. Amy Bowen, Mr. Tim Boyles, Mr. and Mrs. Craig Brady, Mrs. Ashley M. Brand, Mrs. Kathy Brown, Ms. Beth Brown, Mr. Clara E. Brown, Mr. James 40 |

Brown, Ms. Kaylyn Burgett, Mr. Frederick J. Burton, Mrs. Tina L. Byars, Mrs. Elizabeth B. Byrd, Ms. Hannah Calhoun, Ms. Tyavva Calliano, Mr. Bart Cape, Mr. James T. Cioppettini, Mr. Alexander Clark, Mr. Daniel J. Colombo, Mr. Nicholas Cooper, Ms. Ann S. Courson, Ms. Elizabeth E. Crescent Builders Cronin, Mr. Matthew Crystal Shaw Boles DBA Shaw’s Used Cars Culp-Linscott, Mrs. Karen Curtis, Ms. Susan Davis, Ms. Hannah Dawkins, Ms. Makayla Deming, Ms. Allison R. Demoy, Ms. Claire DeVarso, Ms. Tiffanie Dickerson, Mr. and Mrs. Jon D. Dover, Ms. Melissa Dunkel, Ms. Mary G. Durham, Ms. Sarah Dyar, Mr. Bobby Edwards, Ms. Penny S. Eidson, Mr. James Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Emme, Mr. Mitchell Epps, Ms. Laurie Ann Famuliner, Ms. Katherine Fant, Ms. Betty Farmer, Ms. Janna T. Forest Acres Hospitality Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. John Fulcher, Mrs. Amanda S. Gambrell, Ms. Elizabeth Y. Gantt, Ms. Cynthia H. Garrett, Ms. Lisa T. Garrigan, Mrs. Becky Ghiloni, Mr. Adam A. Gladson, Mr. Hunter Glankler, Mr. Cullen Goddard, Ms. Holly Graham, Ms. Brooke Griffin, Ms. Natasha T. Griffith, Ms. Dana F. Gustin, Ms. Tarra Hall, Mrs. Denise Hamilton, Ms. Rachael Hankinson, Ms. Melissa Hanks, Ms. Mandy G.

Harris, Mr. Noah Harris, Ms. Rhonda N. Harriz, Ms. Jordan Hecht, Ms. Lynell Hegwood, Ms. Rebecca Henderson, Ms. Vickie Holcomb, Mr. Lane Holland, Mr. John Holley’s Convenience Store Hollingsworth, Ms. Kearsten Huggins, Mr. Hunter Hunter, Ms. Lillian Hunter, Mr. Michael S. Interiano, Mrs. Ana M. Irvin, Ms. Kerri Ivey, Ms. Crystal Jablonski, Ms. RockyAnn Jackie Harrell’s Starr Mart Jacks, Ms. Teresa Jalali, Ms. Rebecca Jared, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Jeter, Ms. Jacquline Kaplan, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kathy T. Stone DBA The Gray House Kelley, Ms. Courtney Kelley, Mr. Dylan Kelly, Ms. Mickalah Kilton, Mr. Jared Kinley, Mr. Bradley Drake Koenig, Ms. Robin Lancaster, Ms. Sarah Ledford, Ms. Savannah Little, Mr. David Lockhart, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Long, Mr. Johnathyn Looper, Mr. Brett Lutra Kennels, LLC Lybrand, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Macaulay, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander S. Mancia, Ms. Rebecca Mannis, Ms. Nina Massey, Mr. Nicholas Matthews, Ms. Taylor McBill, Mr. Jimmy McClellan, Mrs. Lauren McCurrer, Ms. Carol McIlwain, Ms. Anna McIntire, Mr. Dorian R. McNeill, Ms. Robin McWhorter, Ms. Pam Mercado, Ms. Ismary Merritt, Mr. Butch Morgan, Ms. Lexi Morgan, Mr. Tom Nihart, Mr. Tim

Nilsson, Ms. Emily Oconee Family Community Leaders O’Keeke, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene T. Owens, Mr. and Mrs. R. Daniel, Jr. Palmer, Mrs. Donna Parham, Ms. Kelly Peltier, Mr. John Perkins, Mr. Lee Petit, Ms. Shannon Phelps, Mr. Paul R. Quarles, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Ragland, Dr. Debra Rajakaruna, Ms. Vedamudalige Ramsey, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Randolph, Ms. Alexandra Reeves, Mrs. Heidi Richmond, Ms. Frances Rincon, Ms. Audrey Roberts, Ms. Nikki Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred B., Jr. Roddey, Ms. Sandra Nichols Roldan, Ms. Mary Ron Haskell Insurance Agency, Inc. Rutledge, Ms. Jacqueline L. Saidat, Ms. Catherine Salpas, Ms. Katy Scales, Ms. Paula Whitmire Shabaan, Ms. Suzie Shipman, Ms. Ellen Shockley, Ms. Krista A. Simmons, Ms. Sisireia Simon, Mr. Matthew Sims, Ms. Samantha Smith, Mrs. Anne Marie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Smith, Ms. Savannah L. Squier, Ms. Shea Starace, Mr. Marc Starr Automotive Starr-Iva Water & Sewer District Strange, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Strawbridge, Ms. Nicole Strickland, Mrs. Sandra P. Suit, Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Summers, Ms. Teresa W. Sweat, Ms. Bailey Tefft, Ms. Rachel Thomas, Ms. Makyala Thomas Vending Thompson, Ms. Beverly Thrasher, Mrs. Debbie L. Town of Starr VanWingerden, Mr. Luke Vaughn, Ms. Shannon Vickery, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D.

Virula, Ms. Jennifer Vissage, Ms. Stephanie Wardlaw, Ms. Deborah Waters, Ms. Glenda K. Watt, Mr. Bobby R. Watts, Ms. Chloe Watts, Ms. Cyndy Webber, Ms. Liz Weidenbenner, Ms. April Werth, Mr. Dave West Carolina Tel Whatley, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Whitlock, Mr. Clarence F. Williams, Ms. Kate Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, Reverend Charlie Wizard of Tamassee SCDAR Wright, Ms. Junie Wrightson, Mr. and Mrs. Josh Yohannan, Mrs. Marianne A. Matching Gift Donors Bank of America Chevron Duke Energy GE Foundation Johnson & Johnson The Benevity Community Impact Fund In-Kind Donors Arthrex, Inc. BorgWarner Carolina Beer Company Chick-fil-A Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Concept Arms Country Cornhole Fee Family at Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. First Quality Hi-Tech Mold Carolina Labtech Diagnostics Lamson-Scribner, Mr. Frank H. Leverette, Mr. Robert D. Michelin Total Refrigeration Tucker’s Restaurant Sandvik Seel, Mr. Robert M. T & R Graphics TTI Power Equipment Vulcan Materials Company

TCTC FOUNDATION, INC. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC., BOARD MEMBERS The Foundation works to create awareness within the community of the financial needs of the College not met by State or federal support and to implement a plan by which these financial needs can be met through private gifts. To fulfill these purposes, the Foundation institutes an organized program for obtaining support from alumni, friends, faculty and staff, corporations, organizations, and private foundations. In addition to soliciting major gifts for the College, the Foundation accepts, holds, invests, reinvests, and administers any gifts, bequests, and grants in money or property given to the Foundation.

Mrs. Peggy G. Deane

Mr. Ben Hagood

Mr. James L. Williams

Mr. Curtis T. Evatt

Retired Senior VP, AnMed Health

Retired Regional Vice President, TD Bank

Attorney at Law, Municipal Judge

President, Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association

Chair

Vice Chair

Treasurer

Secretary

Mr. Dave Eldridge, Chief Executive Officer, TriCounty Entrepreneurial Development Corporation

Mr. Chris Johansen, Director of Operations, Arthrex, Inc.

Mr. Larry Smith, Retired Plant Operations Manager, Schneider Electric

Mr. Randy Blackston, VP of Operations, Glen Raven

Mr. Michael Fee, Co-Owner, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.

Mr. James Kaplan (ex officio), President, Cornell Dubilier

Mrs. Lee Garrison Smith, Co-Owner and Manager, Denver Downs

Mr. Hugh Burgess, Retired President, Consolidated Southern Industries

Mr. Terrance Ford, Director of Legislative Affairs, AT&T

Mr. D. Pruitt Martin (ex officio), Retired Senior Vice President, Carolina Alliance Bank

Mr. Ted Spitz, Attorney at Law, Jones Law Firm, PA

Mr. Craig Chappelear, Realtor, Chappelear & Associates, Inc.

Mr. James Galyean, Managing Member, MSE Group, LLC

Dr. Teddy Martin, Dentist, Hare & Martin, PA

Mr. Kym Cleveland, President/Owner, Liquid Properties, LLC

Mrs. Cara Hamilton (ex officio), Vice President for Business Affairs, Tri-County Technical College

Dr. Galen DeHay (ex officio), President, Tri-County Technical College

Mrs. Lorraine Harding, Owner, Lorraine Harding Real Estate

Mrs. Emily DeRoberts, Government and Community Relations Manager, Duke Energy Corporation

Mr. Bill Harley, Senior Vice President, First Citizens Bank

Mr. Dial DuBose, Managing Partner, Nalley Commercial Properties

Mr. Zach Hinton, Vice President of Economic Development and Support Services, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative

Mr. Alan Blackmon, Retired Mgr. of Engineering, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative/Blue Ridge Electric Security Solutions

Mr. Gary T. Duncan, Retired Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch

Mrs. Marcia Hydrick, President, Thrift Brothers, Inc.

Mr. Hamid Mohsseni, President, Anderson Restaurant Group Mr. Tom Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hanlan, CEO, Sealevel Systems, Inc. Mrs. Leesa Owens, Director of State, Local Government Affairs & Community Relations, Michelin North America, Inc. Mr. John Powell (ex officio), Broker in Charge, Powell Real Estate Mr. Chris Robinson, President, Robinson Funeral Homes and Memorial Gardens

Mrs. Alisa Suddeth, Senior Vice President, Chief Talent and Marketing Officer, Community First Bank Mr. Gray Suggs, Partner, SuggsJohnson, LLC Mr. Todd Walker, Chief Operating Officer, Easley Medical Campus Mr. Scott Webber, Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo Mr. Mike Worley, Senior R&D Manager, Itron Mr. Danny Youngblood, President, Youngblood Development Corporation

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2018-19 PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIRS ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS ISSUES Ms. Croslena Johnson, Manager of Student Development and Wellness Programs, Tri-County Technical College ARTS & SCIENCES Mary Von Kaenel, Ph.D., Director, Bridge to Clemson and Transfer Academic Programs AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Mr. Bill Leverette, Instructor, Automotive Technology, Tri-County Technical College BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Ms. Denise Bailey, Director of Accounting Systems Consulting Group, Elliott Davis, LLC CNC PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS Mr. Truman Nicholson, Engineering Associate, Machining and Technical Services, Clemson University COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC Ms. Carolyn Stewart, MSN, RN, Healthcare Program Director, TriCounty Technical College (Interim Chair) COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP Ms. Emma Robinson, Student Resources Program Coordinator, Tri-County Technical College COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Mr. Greg Benton, Director, Project Management, SAM Group

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ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Mr. Bryan Batten, Owner, Palmetto Precision Machining, Inc. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Mr. William Tatum, Prisma Health Oconee Campus EXPANDED DUTY DENTAL ASSISTING Mrs. Julie Evans, Keowee Smiles GENERAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Mr. Matt Varney, Cornell Dubilier HEATING, VENTILATION, & AIR CONDITIONING Mr. Charlie Dickerson, Executive Director of Facilities and Campus Safety, Anderson University HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION Mary Corley, Program Manager, Tri-County Technical College, CCE Highway Construction Department (Interim Chair) INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY Mr. Franklin “Frank” Rackley, Senior Application Engineer, Schneider Electric INSTITUTIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND USE Dr. Mark Moore, DVM, Seneca Animal Clinic

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Mr. Drew Sisco, Pickens County Prison Director

MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP Mr. Mike Webber, Milliken Certified Performance Solutions Practitioner, Milliken & Company, Gerrish Mill

EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION Ms. Shannon Vaughn, Director, Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources (SHARE), Greenville

MECHATRONICS Mr. Alan Johnson, Senior Associate Development Specialist, Robert Bosch Anderson

MEDIA ARTS PRODUCTION Mr. Michael “Pork Chop” Branch, Morning Show Host/Operations Manager, 92.1 WLHR Georgia Carolina Radiocasting MEDICAL ASSISTING Mrs. Jan Haguewood Gibbs CMA (AAMA), ST, Lecturer, Tri-County Technical College, Medical Assisting Program MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY Ms. Sandra Fowler, BS, MT (ASCP), Prisma Health, Oconee Campus NURSING Ms. Jackie Rutledge, Nursing Department Head, Tri-County Technical College PRE-PHARMACY Jim Hammett, RPh., Assistant Director, Department of Pharmacy Services, AnMed Health SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY Ms. Sandra Williams, CST, Lecturer, Surgical Technology Program, TriCounty Technical College VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY Dr. James Mullikin, DVM (Retired) WELDING Mr. Gary Jones, Quality Manager, Greenwood Inc.

The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) advisory recognized for its achievements at the Fall 2018 Convocation. Pictured from left are Donna Palmer, allied health department head; Jennifer Porter, MLT instructor; advisory committee member Amanda Locotosh, blood bank supervisor at Saint Francis Hospital; MLT Program Director Deborah Brock, and Dr. Lynn Lewis, retired dean of the Health Education Division at Tri-County.

Medical Laboratory Technology Named Advisory Committee of the Year The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Advisory Committee’s devotion to student success and its attention to shaping the curriculum to meet workforce needs earned it Tri-County Technical College’s Advisory Committee of the Year award. One of the committee’s objectives this year was to ensure and provide microbiology clinical training for MLT students. In addition, the committee participated in bringing the MLT program to full re-accreditation status. Consequently, the MLT program’s accreditation has been extended by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) for another 10 years following a successful selfstudy and site visit. The program had no deficiencies or recommendations. The College’s MLT graduates continue to maintain excellent pass rates on a national certification exam. The 10 graduates who received their MLT degrees in May 2019 continue their 100 percent pass record on the National American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) exam. The MLT Advisory Committee consists of longstanding professionals in the medical lab profession. Members have been supporting the MLT program by training students at their clinical sites and by hiring graduates for more than twenty years.

TCTC COMMISSION TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE EXECUTIVE STAFF

John M. Powell Chair, Oconee County

Leon “Butch” Harris Anderson County

J. Allard “Al” Young Vice Chair, Anderson County

D. Pruitt Martin Secretary/Treasurer, Anderson County

James P. “Jim” Kaplan Pickens County

Helen P. Rosemond-Saunders Oconee County

Members of the Executive Staff are (front row, from left) Linda Jameison, Vice President, Student Support and Engagement; Dr. Galen DeHay, President; Cara Hamilton, Vice President, Business Affairs; (back row, from left) Jenni Creamer, Assistant Vice President, College Transitions; Grayson Kelly, Vice President, Institutional Advancement and Business Relations; Marci Leake, Associate Vice President, Human Resources; Dan Cooper, Chief of Staff; and Rebecca Eidson, Director, Public Relations and Communications.

Larry A. Smith (no photo available) Oconee County

Thomas F. Strange Pickens County

James D. “Jim” Wanner Pickens County

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Leaving a Legacy: Dr. Ronnie L. Booth Retires TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Manufacturing pathways, both first-of-their-kind Statewide models.

From the beginning, making college accessible, available, and affordable to residents across the tri-county region was a top priority for him and the Commission.

The TCTC Foundation has the largest endowment among all colleges in the State Technical College System. Support from the community has grown under Dr. Booth’s leadership, both in partnerships and donations. The Foundation raised more than $1 million dollars each of the last two years.

2003 - 2019

Beginning in 2007, the College began opening community campuses, the first being the Anderson Campus, followed by the Easley Campus and the Oconee Campus in Westminster. In 2013 the Industrial Technology Center opened in Sandy Springs. In addition, each campus has opened QuickJobs Development Centers for workforce and industry training. In 2005 he launched the Gateway to College program for high school dropouts.

Since becoming the College’s third president on July 1, 2003, Dr. Ronnie L. Booth distinguished himself in his longstanding commitment to making Tri-County Technical College the role model in community college education through dedication to high standards, a nurturing environment, community alliances, and innovative leadership.

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Dr. Booth was awarded an honorary doctorate of letters from Clemson University in 2011, which recognized his achievements in higher education and economic development. He was recognized nationally for his commitment to advancing the community college movement when he received the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) 2015 Southern Regional Chief Executive Officer.

That same year he co-led the establishment of the first-in-theState and nationally-recognized Bridge to Clemson program with Clemson University;

He is the recipient of the 2017 and 2019 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award.

In 2005 the College established the LPN to Professor initiative and joined with four area hospitals and Clemson University to address the future shortage of nurses in the workplace and nursing faculty within Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties.

In appreciation for his sixteen-year presidency, The TriCounty Technical College Commission voted to name him President Emeritus and to name the Student Success Center on the Pendleton Campus in his honor. He also was inducted into the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the State of South Carolina.

Throughout his tenure, he created partnerships with fouryear colleges and universities to expand the educational opportunities for graduates.

The College maintains top rankings in student success, transfer and graduation rates among the 16 colleges in the SC Technical College System.

He collaborated with industry representatives along with city, county, and State officials, to meet the workforce needs in today’s constantly changing manufacturing climate by establishing innovative programs like Technical Career Pathways, Michelin Manufacturing Scholars, and I-BEST

An educated community is foundational for a healthy, economicallythriving community and that takes crosssector collaboration. I salute Dr. Ronnie Booth for leading the charge to ensure that our community has access to trailblazing, world-class educational opportunities. The initiatives Dr. Booth has forged within the Tri-County campuses and beyond have brought our region to the forefront in providing 21st-century skills to our growing population. Under his leadership, the facilities and programmatic offerings at TCTC have expanded to serve every demographic and a myriad of industry workforce needs. He has sought to make sure that each individual can fulfill his or her goals of academic achievement, skills development, or continuing education. Dr. Booth has been a true partner in every sense of the word. Terence Roberts Mayor of Anderson

Selflessness through Service Dr. Booth has been a great leader and president for Tri-County Technical College. His passion for students is the central driving force behind his work. Every recommendation he makes to the Commission, every goal we set, and every dollar we spend is focused on the best interest of students. And it makes a difference. John Powell Chair, Tri-County Technical College Commission

His lifelong commitment to public service, higher education, economic development, and to improving the quality of life of citizens through workforce development is a shining example of extraordinary achievement and excellence. John Lummus President, Upstate SC Alliance

You are a great partner. I want you to know how much I value our work together. Projects like the Bridge to Clemson program have changed Clemson in a huge and meaningful way. Thousands of students have had their lives changed by their Tri-County and Clemson experience. Ronnie, you have brought our schools together in such a positive way that I will always be grateful to you. Jim Barker President Emeritus, Clemson University

Dr. Ronnie L. Booth

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Tribute to Dr. Booth’s Legacy Includes SSC Naming, President Emeritus Status, and Order of the Palmetto HONORING A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP

Prior to unveiling the naming of the Student Success Center, Commission Chairman John Powell and Commissioners granted President Emeritus status to Dr. Booth, recognizing him as a continuing member of the Tri-County community and as a College ambassador to our communities, South Carolina, and the Nation.

Before Senator Thomas Alexander bestowed the Order of the Palmetto, the highest honor a South Carolina civilian can receive, he told Dr. Booth he has “set the standard for South Carolina, for Tri-County Technical College, and for college presidents. “You are leaving a great legacy. You are a great example for all to follow.” College Commissioners showed their support and gratitude to Dr. Booth for 16 years of selflessly serving the College and the community and for always putting students first with a special surprise gift at his retirement celebration—the Student Success Center was named in his honor as a lasting tribute to the legacy he left when he retired June 30. 46 |

TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE MISSION

VALUES

Tri-County Technical College, a public community college, focuses on teaching, learning, and helping students reach their goals. The College supports economic development for Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties in South Carolina by preparing a highly-skilled workforce.

• Integrity: To be our ideal selves, doing right, and upholding and demonstrating high ethical standards at all times.

VISION Passionate people transforming lives and building strong communities one student at a time.

• Respect: An understanding that everyone is important and is valued. To be open to accepting and balancing the different views of yourself and others. To preserve dignity in ourselves and others and to interact in a manner that promotes trust, openness, and understanding. • Community Minded: To be good citizens within the College community, upholding policies and procedures and taking responsibility for making the working and learning environment better for all. To go above and beyond the boundaries of our position descriptions, departments, or divisions and work for the overall good of the College. • Commitment to Excellence: The desire or drive to make improvements each and every day in ourselves and our environment. | 47

Mailing Address Tri-County Technical College P. O. Box 587 Pendleton, SC 29670

Main Number: 864-646-TCTC (8282) Toll-Free Number Within 864 Area Code: 1-866-269-5677 TDD/Voice: 1-800-735-2905 www.tctc.edu

Pendleton Campus 7900 SC Highway 76 Pendleton, South Carolina 864-646-TCTC (8282)

@tctcedu

Anderson Campus 511 Michelin Boulevard Anderson, South Carolina 864-260-6700

Easley Campus 1774 Powdersville Road Easley, South Carolina 864-220-8888

Oconee Campus 552 Education Way Westminster, South Carolina 864-613-1900

Tri-County Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Tri-County Technical College. Tri-County Technical College does not discriminate in admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, qualifying disability, veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s status, age, or national origin.