TCL 2024 State of the College

T E C H N I C A L CO L L E G E O F T H E L OWCO U N T R Y

This is who we are.

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

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

The naming of our new 50,000 square-foot training center, which received a $10 million appropriation from the state of South Carolina last year, is also significant.

The Arthur E. Brown Regional Workforce Training Center will be built at the college’s New River Campus in Bluffton. It’s named for General Art Brown, a longtime TCL donor, advocate and former commissioner, to ensure his name and legacy live on for generations to come.

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

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

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

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

Sincerely,

Richard J. Gough, Ed.D. President

GET TO KNOW College Leadership TCL AREA COMMISSION

Randy Dolyniuk

COLLEGE A D M I N I S T R AT I O N

Dr. Richard J. Gough

Chairman Beaufort County

President

Sheree Darien Vice Chairwoman

Allison Canning Vice President for Student Services

Jasper County

James Boozer

Mary Lee Carns

Secretary Beaufort County

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

Heath Duncan

Laura Dukes, Esq.

Beaufort County

David Smalls

Nancy H. Weber

Colleton County

Vice President for Administrative Services

Dr. Rick Toomey Beaufort County

Marjorie Thomas Hampton County

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Tara Lahnen Director for Human Resources

DID YOU KNOW? College Highlights TCL O PE N S CO LLETO N LO CAT I O N TCL opened a new location in Colleton County in the summer of 2023, thanks to a special partnership with the Colleton Adult Learning Center (CALC) and the Colleton County School District. Housed at the CALC, TCL Colleton offers fast-track industrial, computer and allied health courses through its Kozak Office of Workforce Development. Classes include certified nurse aide (CNA), phlebotomy, medical administrative assistant, certified production technician, CompTIA and more. l e a r n m o r e : www.tcl.edu/colleton

BC S D, TCL ANNO U NC E T I DES H I G H SC HO O L D UAL ENR O LLME NT P R O G RAM Beaufort County School District and TCL will launch a new full-time dual enrollment option for ninth graders at TCL’s New River and Beaufort Mather Campuses in fall 2024. Students will take college-level, degreeseeking courses taught by TCL instructors. While in high school, BCSD Tides cohorts can earn two associate degrees and a technical certificate from TCL in a variety of college and career pathways. l e a r n m o r e : www.tcl.edu/bcsdtides

S.C. A LLO CATES $ 10 MILLIO N TO REGI ONAL WO RK FO RCE TRA IN IN G CEN TER The State of South Carolina’s 2023 budget included a $10 million appropriation for TCL’s new Arthur E. Brown Regional Workforce Training Center to be built in Bluffton. The 50,000-square-foot, high-tech facility will allow the college to add and expand programs to meet current and future workforce needs in the Lowcountry and beyond. With capacity for up to 850 students, programs will include manufacturing, automated systems, logistics, business, computer technology and more. The project is estimated to cost around $26 million with a three-to-four year approval process and construction timeline. The college is partnering with local government and private industry to secure remaining funding and will break ground in the spring of 2024. l e a r n m o r e : www.tcl.edu/colleton

TCL CHA RTERS TRI-A LP HA HO N O R SO CIETY, RECO GN IZIN G FIRSTGEN ERATIO N CO LLEGE STU D EN TS TCL established a chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha, an Honor Society specifically dedicated to first-generation college students. TCL President Dr. Richard Gough, a first-generation college student himself, was one of 14 faculty, staff and student inductees recognized at a special induction ceremony in November. l e a r n m o r e : www.tcl.edu/alpha

TCL COM PL E T E S MO O R H A LL R E NOVATIO N ; H U B O PE N S TO ST U D E NTS

K IN G A RTHU R BA K IN G CO MPA N Y & TCL CU LIN A RY IN STITU TE O F THE SO U TH HOST RECIP E CO N TEST

The HUB opened in the fall of 2023 and serves as the college’s one-stop enrollment center, housing admissions, advising, financial aid, testing and more.

A culmination of many years of work and community support, the building dates to 1939 and was original to the Mather School that opened in 1868 during Reconstruction and eventually became TCL. In 2020, The Mather School was named part of the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network by the National Park Service. l e a r n m o r e : www.tcl.edu/hub

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

(l-r) TCL’s Director for Military and Veteran Programs Christina Schatzle, TCL President Dr. Richard Gough, Operations Coordinator for the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs Kailay Washington, TCL’s Veterans Enrollment Counselor Travis Newman

TCL FI RST S .C . T EC H NI CA L CO LLEG E TO EA RN S PECI AL V ET E RA NS DES I G NAT I O N The S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA) recently recognized TCL with a silver-grade academic award as part of its Military Academic Recognition Program. TCL is the first technical college in the state to receive the award, earning a “South Carolina Veteran Friendly Higher Education Institution” designation. The college joins the ranks of other S.C. higher education institutions such as Clemson and USC to have received an SCDVA designation. l e a r n m o r e : www.tcl.edu/silver

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

W E AR E T H E TC L T ID E S

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

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SECURI TI E S O P ERAT I O N C ENT ER OPE N S O N B E AU F O R T CA MP U S The SOC recently opened at the Beaufort Mather Campus. Led by TCL IT staff and monitored by interns and students in the college’s cybersecurity program, the center’s aim is to evaluate incoming digital information and help protect the TCL community from cyberattacks and threats. Establishing a SOC is part of the college’s overall plan to apply for the National Security Agency’s Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity designation (CAE-CD). l e a r n m o r e : www.tcl.edu/cyber

CONGRATULATIONS TCL Class of 2023 TCL recognized 321 students at its annual commencement ceremony held in May. Students earned college certificate, diploma and associate degrees from more than 50 programs of study including nursing, computer technology, early care and education, business administration, culinary arts and many more. Importantly, most of these new graduates will go to work in local hospitals, construction companies, small businesses and more right here across the Lowcountry. Also of note, 43 graduates were high school students who earned college degrees and certificates through the dual enrollment program.

BY THE NUMBERS 321: Number of Grads 57: Programs Represented 43: Dual Enrolled Students l e a r n m o r e : www.tcl.edu/2023grads

My career goal is to one day be able to provide accurate information to assist women of color with their health.

Tori White Class Speaker

CERTIFICATE GRA D UATES Joshua Ryan Albridge Sanai Alston Hunter James Arquette Austin Dylan Bauer Kiwana Doniese Black Nathaniel David Blubaugh Ray Ellen Bunch Christine Cannon Gabrielle Brianna Chaney Angelica Alondra Chavez Ailyn Chavira Collins O. Cleveland Jamiyla Diamond Cy’Nea Coleman Ann M. Crager Denise Carol Creel Stephine Cruz Christian Danielle Dantzler Kendell Jameson Dinkins Farrah Zianna Doe Phillip Evan Lee English Titia Shaneequa Evans Garrett Jordan Famuliner Lydia A. Fields Quaeshawn Judah Fields Yariela Maria Fludd Deveigh Lee Ford Tiffany Fortier John Michael Fuller Brenda Monseratt Garcia Amanda Leigh Garrett Shakil Xavier Gause Samara Shanae Gibbs Jeremy Renard Givens Elijah Keawe Gomez Jonathan Gonzalez Leah Nicole Grave Alec Harper Tyler Narvel Harris Taquana Le’Shay Heyward Shadasha L. Holmes Anthony Phillip Horn Shanena Rena James Whitney Vernice Jefferson Taylor Imani Johnson

*Data based on information published in 2023 Commencement program. Subject to change.

Justin Keller Daniela Guadalupe Landeros John Marshall McDaniel Clifton Daniel Major, III Sandra Marconi Samantha Brooke Marotta Evan Andrew Mello Samantha Nicole Mendicino Taqouya Jemira Miller Anastasia L. Mousa Faith Murray My’asia Symone Keonna Murray Sharon Murray Octavio Alejandro Nunez Maya Angela Patterson Abril Ramirez Angelica Nicole Ramirez James Edward Ranck Olivia Richardson Guadalupe Kimberly Rosas de la Cruz William Grady Rose Judith Anita Russell Eliseo Shell Bollo Jackson Slaton Skinner Kim Stone Thokare Elaine Wallace Keosha Sh’avae Washington Michael Alan Williams Tiffany Willis Brandon Michael Wilson Jasmyn Wise Natalia M. Yanez D IP LO MA GRADUATES Jasmine Marie Callender Ingrid Zuleima Gaitan Karey Danielle Harris Bellah Grace Hexamer Rylee Hill Ashley Morgan Kelly Caroline Marie Lavery Teagan Rose Manning Tess Orise McGlen Riley AnneMarie Pfendler Stella Marie Piccioli

ASS O CI ATE D EG R EE GRAD UAT E S Jack Connor Abler Katherine Veeka Ahders-Oehring Tyler Russel Ahern Blaine Victoria Alexander Bianca Algarin Keagen Avery Allen Malani Connease Anderson Shyla Anderson Jan Amber Aycock Paulette Magdalia Bailey Thomas Clifford Bailey Janera Shanay Baskerville Reina Mirabueno Batchelder Allyson Paige Beall Taquoia Lashae Beals Kimberly B. Beamon Samantha Grace Beever Kathrine Bell Marlena Yneathe Benson Jessica Blackburn Charlene Michelle Boggs Rondasha Gabrielle Bonds Darren John Branner Ally Brannon Alexis Paige Brown Robert L. Brown Yasmin Renee Brown Stephanie Michelle Brumley Haley Budzynski Paul Edward Burroughs Grace Katheryn Burvenich Dionne Latrell Campbell Tyler Chase Campbell Bette Ruth Cappelmann Maria Angelita Carolus Denali Autumn Carr Shaun Marcus Carter Cassandra Rose Castaldi Ashley Chandler Denise Rena Charles Alayna Marlene Clark Sherri Lynn Connolly Zien Judea Cordray Janeya Sherrie Cox Lisa Crawford Carman Raven Crosby Lelis Jamil Cruz Ramirez Annie M. Daise Mickayla Amore Daise Suniah Citirine Danaher Autumn Kelly Dark Breona Ni’Jae Davis Demesvar Delva, Jr. Stefany Joshlyn Donjuan Haleigh Dorch Makayla Drayton Brandon Dunn Vernonn P. Edmalin

Karleigh Marie Edmonson Aspen Grace Eller Emma Grace Epperson Shawana Erwin Chandler Nicole Eubanks Samuel Allen Farley Victoria R. Farmer Kennedy Farrell Derris Devonta Felder Mikayla Chanel Ferguson Micahla Faith Fetters Latisha Fields Fallon Rose Fischer Natiema Fuller Miky Gagnon Saul Marcos Donicio Garcia Brian Gatch Laurie Dallas Gibbons Cynthia Gibson Brittany Gray Giles Crystal Gill Krista Gilligan Randa M. Godley Kylie Grace Gonzales Victoria Valentina Gonzalez Joshua E. Goodpaster Issac Terrell Gordon Ashley Dondrea Grant Natasha Nadine Shakiesna Green Zaria Shamone Green Joann Gullo Kamelia Hadipour Caleb Brendan Zweede Hagood Donna M. Harding Holly Christine Hart Kylie Hartman Maryanna Jennings Hatcher Fabiola Rossie Hernandez-Serna Genesis Hernandez Jennifer Hernandez Laurie Jane Hernandez Aguiler Cory Herritt Meggan Leigh Hiers Sheldon Hunter Hiers Kari Marie Hill Madeline Claire Hitchens Sabrina Lashay Holmes Anthony Philip Horn Kelly Anne Housaman Virginia Hudson Jennifer Leeanne Hunnicutt Valentina Hurtado Valerie Iannazzo Alicia Lorenay Jackson Angela M. Jackson Mattice Laton James Diamond Jett Jose Juan Jimenez

Ja’laya Ta’Neace Johnson Quintarus Derelle Johnson Spencer Tyler Johnson Kearsen Jones Diane Keane Adrian Eduardo Kennett Camron Dalton Kilgore Darby M. Kinsey Kaitlyn Barbara Kintz Deborah Ann Kulak Chelsie Lee Kunze Sarah Temple Lafond Latesha Lashay Landrum Miecha Anise Lane Makaylia Moeisha Lawrence Jessica Kay Leakey Lavonna Levine Laura McCrindle Lewis Julia Margaret Lingwall Sydney Danielle Lister Jo Ann Little Pamela Michelle Lopez Layla Simone Love Adriana Amelia Loza Sara-Rose Lyda Faith Lynn Marie Macherione Ana G. MacIas Logan Zachary Markiw Ana Massa Christopher J. Masters Colton Brooks Maxey Niayana Jasmeen McCalla Karla V. McGinnis Mikayla Renae McKinsey Jaleesa Brittney McQueen Ana Erika Elona Mendoza Alondra Del Carmen Mercado Evangelista Timia Junue Miller Alexis Teria’ Mitchell Bertha Jazmin Montero Bailey Lanier Moore Sthanley Andrey Mora Isaac David Morales Kalyn Deniece Moultrie John Andrew Murray Laurann Elaine Nix Fallyn Elizabeth O’Brien Joanna Carolina Olivares Erica Orr Alex Randall Owens Aureona Michelle Lasha Palmer Jennifer Marion Panduro Cassie Pearce Charles Chenoweth Pedroni Donovan Jason Peterson Makenzie Grace Pierce Sydney Sinclair Pollins MacKenna Lynn Pratt Taylor Ann Pratt Joshua Preston

Katherine Ramirez Christina Marina Ranck Isabella Danyelle Raniszewski Rhonda Renee Richey Nickindra Merdeia Riley Savanna Haley Roberts Celine Victoria Robinson John Lafe Robinson Briana Elizabeth Rodgers Wesley Jacob Rogers Megan Patricia Rogowsky Gabrielle R. Rowell Ephraim Jordan Edward Russell Jenny Marie Schumann Hannah Scott Robert Edward Self Jr. Chelsea Selner Callista C. Shepherd Evin Sierra Sarah ELizabeth Silvas Alexis Simmons Tina Marie Simmons Rebecca Caroline Simonsen Delien C. Skinner Vail Alden Sklar De’ Ziyah Tamar’e’ah Ta’nea Smalls Jason Leroy Smalls Amy Suzanne Smith Dean Curtis Smith Shenkliay Demetrice Smith Sara Jand Allegra Southers-Brun Jordan Steward Lorrie Kaye Stockman Sherelle La’Shay Stoney Kailee Sword Hung Ta Nigiria Rose Taylor Caroline Anne Taylor Kayla Tracy Madeline Louise Tucker Sydney Ann Turpin Eugenio Turrubiartes, Jr. Breanna Lynn Varnadoe Marilyn Gay Wade Amanda Schotz Walrad Chasmere Alexandria Washington Keniyah Shynae Webb Ariana Kaitlyn White Brooke White Sheree L. White Tori Jai White Sydney M. Wiese Cynthia Wilson Jada Wilson Teresa Lynn Wooten Jocelyn Elaine Youngblood Sandra Skipper Yuen Andy Zuviri

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

MASSAGE THERA PY Laurel Berkey, Live Light Healing Berdorf Dixon, Lowcountry Rehabilitation Terri Goldenberg, Massage Envy Ananta Gopalan, SCORE south Carolina Danielle Long, A’Lavender Mist Spa Katheryne McCracken, Massage Envy Atia Washington-Miller, Awaken by the Purest Touch MED ICA L ASSISTIN G Kathy Abraham, Sea Island Pediatrics Bailey Bailey-Green, TCL Alumni Melanie Burcin-Braden, Tenet Physicians Resources Janette Cherry, Hilton Head Internist Suzette Fields, TCL Alumni James Gigante, Hilton Head Internist Natalie Hohn, Hilton Head Internist Christopher Ketchie, Beaufort Physicians Partner Jessica Krow, Beaufort Memorial Hospital Ann Malphrus, Community Member Shantavia Riley, TCL Alumni Mary Walton, Beaufort Memorial Hospital P HYSICA L THERA P IST ASSISTA N T Anna Burns, Beaufort Memorial Hospital Lawrence Dee, TCL Student Steve Giammona, Naval Hospital Beaufort Kevin Green, Carolina Sportscare Timothy Gurley, Gravity Physical Therapy Abby Lowther, Amedisys Home Health Nicole Myers Shannon Padgett, Pruitt Health—Estill Robin Poe, Veterens Victory House Darrin Brothers, St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital

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

Melissa Steward, Bangs salon Cosmetology Advisory Committee Member

N U RSIN G Lori Carr, Hilton Head Hospital Katy Faircloth, Memorial Health University Medical Center Melissa Feather, Colleton Medical Center Gina Harris, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry Chimene Heyward, Beaufort Memorial Hospital Lynne Hutchison, USCB Lisa Koons, Memorial Health University Medical Center Chris Lokant, St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital Darlene Nester, Hilton Head Hospital Joshua Peterson, Hilton Head Hospital Joy Solomon, Memorial Health University Medical Center Melanie Wooten, Hampton Regional Medical Center RA D IO LO GIC TECHN O LO GY Kathy Anderzack, Hilton Head Hospital Hassel Estep, United States Naval Hospital Constance Ginn, Beaufort Memorial Hospital Meredith Henderson Rudolph Kushnereit, Beaufort Memorial Hospital Jenny Kushnereit, Beaufort Medical Plaza Jane Ouimette, Coastal Carolina Hospital/Hilton Head Mary Pocian, Lowcountry Medical Group Julie Poston, Hampton Regional Medical Center

SU RG I CAL T EC H NO LO GY Kathy Cooper, Perioperative Education Consultant Rowena Deaton, Hilton Head Hospital Barbara Graves, Coastal Carolina Medical Center Marilyn Harcharik Sarah Lafond, TCL Student Rauscher Lauren, Beaufort Memorial Hospital Theresa Leigh, Memorial Health University Medical Center Beth Lynam, Coastal Carolina Medical Center Heather Riehl, Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head Stephen Sisco, Beaufort Memorial Hospital January Snow, Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head Lori Terry, Memorial Health University Medical Center Dawn Walz, Beaufort Memorial Hospital ADM I N I STRATI V E O F F I C E T EC H NO LO GY Michelle Adams, SC Department of Employment & Workforce Charles Boyles, Wade Hampton High School Gloria Duryea, Community Member Katherine Mead, Beaufort County Resources Cathy Reese, Beaufort Housing Authority CO M PUTE R T EC H NO LO GY Leslie Aker, Les Aker Consulting Cory Cooper, Beaufort County School District Zach Dabkowki, INFOSEC—GSA Akosha Hinkson, Hampton County School District Robert Jones, Presafe Technologies Daniel Morgan, Beaufort County Info & Technology Director Jess O’Brien, Beaufort Digital Coridor Dorian Phillips, Beaufort Memorial ELECTRON I CS David Adams, NetOps LLC Jeff Clark, Tactical Aircrew Combat Training Solutions Flloyd Henderson, TCL Ralph Lataille, Beaufort County School District Udita Mehta, Hargray Dorian Phillips, Beaufort Memorial CRI M I N AL J UST I C E Allen Beach, Port Royal Police Department Robert Bromage, Beaufort County Sherriff’s Office LeVern Cohen, Ridgeland Correctional Institute George Erdel, Beaufort Police Department Samantha Gooding-Newton, Beaufort Police Department Quandara Grant, Beaufort County Detention Center Donald Hipp, Jasper County Sherriff’s Department Mike Jennings, Beaufort County Sherriff’s Department A.J. Massey, Port Royal Police Department Dale McDorman, Beaufort Police Department Jennifer Petrone, Beaufort Police Department Stephanie Price, Town of Bluffton Latasha Robinson, Beaufort County Detention Center Anthony Russell, Hampton County Sherriff’s Department T.C. Smalls, Hampton County Sherriff’s Department Kevin Smalls, Colleton County Sherriff’s Department P.J. Tanner, Beaufort County Sherriff Ron Wekenmann, Port Royal Police Department John Wiggins, Ridgeland Correctional Institute Sam Woodward, Hardeeville Police Department

EA RLY CHILD HO O D D EVELO P MEN T Elizabeth Bankert, TEACH Counselor Dwana Doctor, Hampton County First Steps Kandi Hewlett, Thomas Heyward Academy Nyisha Mithcell-Gathers, The Children’s Center Sheryl Newton, Beaufort County First Steps Leslie Terry, SC Child Care Resource and Referral Betty Washington, Beaufort County First Steps Laurie Woods, Lowcountry Building Blocks GEN ERA L BU SIN ESS Jill Breaux, Fripp Island Resort Nerissa Brown, Dept of Defense Jay Lovell, First Citizens Bank Joan Petrucci, Strecansky & Company of the Lowcountry Michael Putich, Robinson Grant & Co., P.A. Michael Thompson, CPA, PC Mark Wease, Marriott Vacations Worldwide PA RA LEGA L Mary Bass Lohr, Parker Law Group Icela Bowers, Lowcountry Legal Volunteers Anne Caywood, Lowcountry Legal Volunteers Aaron Nelson, Nelson Law Firm Connie Nix, Dore Law Firm Tony Pollen, Workforce Development of the Lowcountry Andy Richardson, Professional Engineer Jerri Roseneau, Beaufort County Briana Shotwell, Beaufort County BU ILD IN G CO N STRU CTIO N Bill Harris, Allison/Ramsey Architechts Joshua Keith, Lighthouse Plumbing Jim May, Mayfair Corporation - President Marty Miley, Beaufort Construction of SC, LLC. Chris Mixson, All Phase Wiring, LLC Zachary Pierce, Switch It on Electric Services COSMETO LO GY Michelle Colella, Enlighten Salon Diane Cook, Hair Designers of Wexford Miranda Garvin, Living Color Salon Mark Goodman, Hair Designers of Wexford Anna Kendrick, The Parlour Salon Khristina Reinheardt, Cocoa Rose Salon Melissa Smith Takiya Smith, The Brow Company Vivian Smith Melissa Steward, Bangs Salon Demeterie Warren, BJACE HVAC Timothy Delozier, McCalls Supply Jay Dennis, D & S Heating & Cooling Don Easson, Coastal GeoExchange LLC Richard Foster, Zone First Jonathan Graham, East Coast Metal Distribution Parrish Neville, Pametto Electric Jennifer Penter-Peterson, Pender Brothers, Inc. John Tuckwiller, Carolina Air, Inc. Chris Watkins, Watkins Mechanical Jason Zareva, Lowcountry Air Solutions l e a r n m o r e : www.tcl.edu/advisory

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

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

Donor gifts are instrumental in allowing TCL to serve more students and graduate more skilled workers. Thereby, donors who ensure TCL’s future also ensure a stronger local economy and better business climate. l e a r n m o r e : www.tcl.edu/foundation

W AY S T O G I V E n The TCL Fund empowers TCL to respond quickly to immediate or emerging education and workforce training needs of the Lowcountry. n The TCL Guarantors Program helps deserving students faced with financial challenges to stay in school. n The President’s Fund for Opportunity & Excellence supports faculty, facilities, teaching supplies and instructional equipment. n TCL Scholarship recognizes student financial need and merit in equal measure. n The Mather Legacy Society includes donors who have named TCL in their estate plans or as a beneficiary of another planned gift or who create an endowment. g i v e n o w : www.tcl.edu/give

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

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Charles Sampson Chair Charter One Real Estate, HHI

John Chiacchiero Vice Chair Oak Advisors

Lex Bomar Retired Engineer

David Burke Burke’s Main St. Pharmacy

Kesia Brown State Farm Insurance

Ali Cadmus Push Press Inc.

Andrew Davis Sign D’Sign

Joe Mingledorff Mingledorff’s Inc.

Jim Coleman The Cypress Group

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

Rufus Pinckney Mather School Coastal/Lowcountry & Alumni Chapter

Dr. Helen Ryan Retired Educator

Regina Silletti Retired Faculty

Jon Verity Treasurer Verity Investment Partners

Matthew Roher The Sea Pines Resort

Pam Scallan Retired Business Owner

Jennifer Tuckwiller Carolina Air, Inc.

Jay Wiendl Beach House Hilton Head Island

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

Laura Meagher, Foundation Board Member

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

1 0 -Y E A R D O N O R L I S T $5 0 0,0 0 0 - $999,999 Heritage Classic Foundation $1 0 0,0 0 0 - $499,999 The Bargain Box of Hilton Head Liz and Todd Clist Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Mrs. Lou Gast The Hospital Auxiliary Montage Hotels & Resorts Joanne and Alan Moses Palmetto Electric Trust Stevie and Frank Raiti Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island The Sea Pines Resort US Foods 50,0 0 0 - $99, 999 Bentley and Dave Barton Gen. Arthur E. Brown, Jr. USA (Ret.) Calhoun Station Beverly and Angus Cotton Cyndi and Steve Duvall Ms.Theodora Feldberg Ginn Family Foundation Susan and Malcolm Goodridge Mr.Norman Harberger Carol and Thomas Henry Hilton Head Wine and Food Festival Frances and Charles Sampson SERG Restaurant Group Regina and Harry Silletti Sodexo Inc. Ms. Gloria Taggart Thompson Turner Construction Group Truist Bank Mr. James Van Dusen $2 5 ,0 0 0 - $49,999 Patti and John Chiacchiero Mary and Jim Coleman D.L. Scurry Foundation Ms. Linda Ellis Bobbi and Jerry Gillis Mary and Ed Leary Vicky and Fred Leitz Palmetto State Bank Sun City Lions Club

$ 1 0,0 0 0 - $ 24,999 Ms. Lex Bomar Breakthru Beverage South Carolina Mary Lee Carns and Jim West Ms. Laura Cramer Cypress of Hilton Head Island Ms. Grace Dennis Dividend Assets Capital, LLC Ms. Barbara Erickson Melissa and Bill Evans Friends of Callawassie Island, Inc Suzanne and Frank Giesemann Judy and Rich Gough Mr. Sam Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kinder Ladies Unlimited Investment Club Mr. Robert Luddy Mr. John McCann Ms. Laura Meagher Joan and Fred Nimmer Palmetto Bluff Investments, LLC Sue and Tom Potrykus Mr. and Mrs. Michael Seymour South Atlantic Bank Norma and Gerry Stewart Sun City Veteran’s Association Ward Edwards Engineering Nancy and Chris Weber Ms. Beverly Witzel $ 5 ,0 00 - $ 9,999 AMVETS Post 70 Ladies Auxiliary Dr. Joseph Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Bassett Beaufort Business & Professional Women’s Club Mr. Bill Bootle Ms. Marianne Chenault The Chisholm Foundation Coastal States Bank Mr. Cary Corbitt Ms. Nanette Denton Eleanor and George Devlin Joan and Earl Dietz Laura and Randy Dolyniuk Ms. Shelia Duffy Laura and Marvin Dukes Cindy and Edward Duryea Mr. Mark Fisher Sonya and Chalmers Gorman

Suzan and Wayne Grabenbauer Martha and Andrew Grant Ms. Pat Green Dr. Muriel A. Hawkins Mr. William Floyd Henderson Jane and Clyde Hincher Leslie and Harry Hodges Susan and James Hooker Mr. Mark Hooper Mr. Russell Keevy Mr. and Mrs. Montague Laffitte Mather Lowcountry Alumni Association Peggy and Boulton Mohr Morrow Legacy Foundation Mr. Ronald Morrow Moss Creek Marines Dr. Gina Mounfield Carolyn and Bill Nettles Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort Diane and Rufus Pinckney Alesla and Michael Ricks Mrs. George H. Roberts Rotary Club of Beaufort Pam and Drew Scallan Mr. and Mrs. Horst W. Schroeder Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Signorello Ms. Chandra Soucek Mary and John Stefan Lynn and Dave Strange Kim and Robert Trask Mr. and Mrs. Sean Tyrrell Verity Investment Partners Ms. Linda Volkhardt Mr. Jay Wiendl Julia and John Wilson Mr. Don Wolcott MATHER LEGACY SO CIETY Doris Lou Gast Douglas MacLean Palmetto Electric Trust Helen McCann Thompson Virgina (Ginnie) Kozak Family and Friends of Mrs. Frieda Mitchell Family and Friends of Chief Matthew Clancy

2023 DONOR LIST Mr. Rodney Adams Adaptive Golf Experience, LCC Ms. Madoline Ainsworth Ms. Vandy Amason American Endowment Foundation AMVETS Post 70 Ladies Auxiliary Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Bassett Beaufort Water Festival, Inc Ms. Kaci Bemowski Rob & Heather Bender Ms. Jessica Berry Ms. Sasha Bishop Ms. Cynthia Blaschke Ms. Alexis Bomar Ms. Kelly Boniecki Mr. Pete Bouley Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bridges Ms. Jayne Bukowsky Ms. Alison Cadmus Calhoun Station Ms. Della Campbell Mr. Omolola Campbell Ms. Allison Canning Ms. Mary Lee Carns Carolina Sportscare and Physical Therapy Mr. and Mrs. John C. Chiacchiero City of Beaufort Mr. and Mrs. Todd Clist Mr. and Mrs. James Coleman Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Compass Rehabilitation LLC Ms. Susana Cook Ms. Leigh Copeland Mr. Cary Corbitt Mrs. Beverly Cotton Ms. Ann Cramer Ms. Amy Cross Ms. Ann Cullen Ms. Christine Curley

Ms. Amanda Curry Ms. Sheree Darien Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dasher Ms. Joan Dattlebaum Ms. Libby Deloach Ms. Barbara Denson Mr. Raymond Devine Mr. Jay DeZeeuw Mr. Claude Dinkins Mr. Randy Dolyniuk Ms. Susanne Douglas Mrs. Constance Dreher Mrs. Laura Dukes Ms. and Mrs. Marvin Dukes Ms. Patricia Erd Mr. Richard Ernest Fidelity Charitable Ms. Susan Finer Ms. Sarah Foster Ms. Ann Garvey Ms. Nina Gibbs Ms. Suzanne Giesemann Jerry and Bobbi Gillis Ms. Patricia Gilpatric Mr. and Mrs. Rick Gorski Dr. and Mrs. Richard Gough Ms. Christina Guicherit Ms. Erin Hancock Mr. Greg Harmon Ms Elizabeth Heilig Mr. William Henderson Mr. Steve Henry Mr. Billy Herndon Mr. Daniel Herrin Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors Hilton Head Wine and Food Festival Ms. Denise Hirsch Ms. Shana Hirsch Ms. Leigh Ann Hoppe Ms. Sherry Howell Mr. Rock Hudson Mr. Rick Hussong

Mr. David Johnson Mr. Sam Johnson Mr. Rob Jordan Mr. Russell Keevy King Arthur Baking Company Ms. Tara Lahnen Ms. Karen Levesque Ms. Sally Lovell Ms. Mindy Lucas Mr. Michael Mackie Ms. Kelly Majuri Ms. Danette Marcrum Ms. Ivannia Marin-Rojas Ms. Julie Martin Ms. Francine Marz Mr. John McCann Ms. Latesha McComas Ms. Morgan Mcgraw Ms. Laura Meagher Mr. Harold Mitchell Morgan Stanley Mr. Tom Mullins Mr. Robert Myhre Dr. John Newman Mr. Timothy Newsome Mr. Douglas O’Flaherty Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort Mr. and Mrs. Terry Orr Palmetto Electric Cooperative Mr. James Panepinto Ms. Orchid Paulmeier Ms. Karen Peluso Ms. Dana Pentz Ms. Katherine Phifer Mr. Rufus Pinckney Ms. Carol Pollard Mr. and Mrs. Frank Raiti Mr. Mark Rand Mr. Michael Ricks Mr. James Rivers Ms. Lindsay Roberg Mr. Matthew Roher

RunSignup Mr. Robert Rusnak Dr. Helen Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sampson Ms. Nivia Santiago Ms. Anna Schlieman Sea Pines Company Inc. SERG Restaurant Group Mr. Tom Signorello Mr. and Mrs. Harry Silletti Ms. Karen Simpson Mrs. Karen Smith South Atlantic Bank Mr. and Mrs. William Spadafora Ms. Ashley Sumner Sun City Lions Club Sun City Veteran’s Association Dr. Joey Swearingen Ms. Jamella Taylor Ms. Lynn Taylor The Blackbaud Giving Fund Ms. Karla Towe Truist Bank US FOODS Jaclyn Valenti Mr. James Van Dusen Ms. Denise Van Nostran Verity Investment Partners Ms. Sandra Walsh Ms. Julianne Ward Ward Edwards Ms. Laquetta Washington Mrs. Nancy Weber Ms. Heather Weiss Wells Fargo Advisors Mr. Jay Wiendl Mr. Tim Williams Mr. Michael Wise Mr. Don Wolcott Dr. Leslie Worthington

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

Frank & Stevie Raiti TCL Donors

GIVING FROM WITHIN Faculty & Staff Donors TCL SUPPORTING TCL: Each year, TCL Faculty and Staff join together in support of the college and give back.

Faculty and staff choose to give to student scholarship, dedicated departmental funds, the President’s Fund and to the Guarantor’s Program—the college’s Student Emergency Fund—just to name a few. Last year’s annual Faculty & Staff Giving Campaign, “I Give,” raised more than $13,000 for TCL students and programs.

Thank you to these generous employees for giving back and helping advance TCL’s mission and vision.

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

Rodney E. Adams Associate Vice President for Student Services

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

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D O NO R /O R G A N IZATIO N

Samantha Grace Beever Kathrine Bell Mickayla Amore Daise Aspen Grace Eller Chandler Nicole Eubanks Brian Gatch Laurie Dallas Gibbons Joshua E. Goodpaster Kamelia Hadipour Alec Harper Kari Marie Hill Angela M. Jackson Ashley Morgan Kelly Jessica Kay Leakey Riley AnneMarie Pfendler MacKenna Lynn Pratt Sarah Elizabeth Silvas Tina Marie Simmons Dean Curtis Smith Caroline Anne Taylor Amanda Schotz Walrad Brandon Michael Wilson Sandra Skipper Yuen

The Bargain Box Scholarship The Beverly Witzel Scholarship The Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Chief Matthew Clancy Criminal Justice Leadership Scholarship D.L. Scurry Foundation Scholarship The Bargain Box Scholarship Ladies Unlimited Investment Club Educational Scholarship The Bargain Box Scholarship The Bargain Box Scholarship Dan Houston Thompson and Helen McCann Thompson Educational Scholarship John Duffy Memorial Scholarship Frieda R. Mitchell Early Childhood Development Student Award Joseph Raiti Memorial Scholarship in Practical Nursing The Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Pat McBrayer Memorial Scholarship of the Ladies Auxiliary to AMVETS Post 70 Ward Edwards Engineering “Healthy Community Builder” Scholarship The Regina and Harry Silletti Scholarship Richard D. & Virginia E. Lundy Scholarship of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry The Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Lou Gast Endowed Educational Scholarship The Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Ed and Mary Leary Scholarship The Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship

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

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

Sarah Lowther Nursing Student & Scholarship Recipient

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

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C U LI NA RY A RTS & H OS P ITA LITY

Arts, Humanities, Social Science Associate in Arts General Education & Business Pre-Bachelor Teacher Basic Art Liberal Arts Core

LAW & CRIMIN A L JU STIC E

aking & Pastry Arts B Culinary Arts Technology H ospitality/Tourism Management Baking & Pastry Arts Healthy Cooking & Baking H ospitality/Tourism Management Restaurant Cook Skills

BU I L D I N G & I NDU ST R I A L uilding Construction Technician B Commercial Refrigeration Construction Management Designing HVAC Systems Heat Pump Solar Photovoltaic Technician Plumbing Residential Electrician BU S I N E SS M A NAG E ME NT & ACCO UN T I NG

H E A LT H SCIEN CES A ssociate Degree Nursing (ADN) Physical Therapist Assistant Radiologic Technology Surgical Technology Practical Nursing (PN) Massage Therapy Medical Assisting ED U CATIO N & P R O F E SSIO N A L STU D IES

A dministrative Office Technology— Medical Office Assistant A dministrative Office Technology— Office Applications Business Administration Accounting E ntrepreneurship/Small Business Medical Office Assistant Office Apps for Business & Industry Supply & Logistics

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Early Care & Education Cosmetology Early Childhood Development Child Care Management Early Childhood Development Nail Technology

A ssociate Degree

Diploma Degree

riminal Justice Technology C Criminal Justice Technology Paralegal Criminal Justice & Law Paralegal Specialist STEM— SCIEN CE, TECHN O LO GY, EN GIN EERIN G, & MATHEMATICS ssociate in Science A Computer Technology— Networking Computer Technology— Programming Cybersecurity I ndustrial Electronics Technology Science & Math A+ Computer Servicing Cybersecurity Introduction to Biotechnology Network Administrator Network Engineer Programming Webmaster

C ertificate Degree

University Transfer

Kozak Fast-Track Workforce Training

University Transfer

The Virginia L. Kozak Office of Workforce Development offers skills-based, hands-on instruction to help students get the credentials they need—often state or national certifications—for in-demand careers.

Even better, all programs can be completed in a few months or less and many are eligible for free tuition.

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

ALL I E D HE ALT H n Certified Nursing Assistant n Phlebotomy n Emergency Medical Technician n Medical Administrative Assistant n Medical Billing and Coding n Pharmacy Technician BU S I N E SS & P R O F E SS I O NA L DEV E LOPM E NT

rts, Humanities, Social Science A Associate in Arts General Education & Business Pre-Bachelor Teacher Criminal Justice Technology Associate in Science

Transfer to:

n Six Sigma Green Belt n Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) n Project Management PR OFE SS I ON A L n Associate Professional in Human Resources n Human Resources Professional n Customer Service Representative n Bookkeeping Administration n Human Skills for the Workforce n Microsoft Office Word n Microsoft Office Excel n Microsoft Office Powerpoint n Microsoft Office Outlook CO M PUTE RS & T EC H NO LO GY n CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ n CompTIA A+ n CompTIA Data+ n CompTIA Network+ n CompTIA Security+ n Certified Information Systems n Security Professional (CISSP)

The Real Deal Tuition & Fees, Per Full-Time/ 12-Hour Semester*

TCL

$1,778

USC Beaufort

$5,340

College of Charleston

$6,259

USC Columbia

$6,344

IN D USTRY & T RA DES

Clemson

$7,560

n Commercial Drivers License n Welding n MSSC Certified Production Technician n Manufacturing Technician n Aviation Electronics Tech (AET) n A&P Prep (Airframe & PowerPlant)

Winthrop

$7,653

* Tuition and fees information is based on Fall 2022 reports from the S.C. Commission on Higher Education. Note that TCL’s tuition and fees reflect 2023 S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance.

Contact the TCL Financial Aid Office for eligibility requirements and more information.

All are subject to change.

BY THE NUMBERS Facts & Figures TCL’S VISION To elevate each student and every community we serve through transformative technology and exceptional teaching.

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

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

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

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2023 TCL donor support

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