TCTC At a Gance

TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

AT A GLANCE

About the College • Established in 1962; • Part of statewide system of 16 technical colleges; • More than 70 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs; • Four campuses located in Pendleton, Anderson, Easley, and Seneca; • Among the fastest-growing two-year colleges in South Carolina and the nation; • More than 11,000 people enroll in continuing education programs annually; • 350 full-time employees and 450 part-time employees; • Home to the Bridge to Clemson program, a distinctive academic transfer program offered by invitation only to a select group of academically-talented freshmen; • Work-based learning experiences include the BMW Technical Scholars Program, Michelin Technical Scholars Program, Duke Energy Co-op Program, and more; • Patriots’ Place for student veterans to access resources and services; • Technical Career Pathways for high school students; • I-BEST program for students 17 and older who can benefit from non-traditional educational pathways in preparation for STEM careers;

• Learning Beyond Campus opportunities, including programs in Mexico and Boston, MA; • $23 million in financial aid awarded during the 2016-17 academic year; • Flexible course scheduling, including fulltime, part-time, daytime, nighttime, and online options; FACILITIES

• Pendleton Campus: 91 acres, 11 buildings • Anderson Campus: 41½ acres, Academic Building and QuickJobs Development Center • Easley Campus: 37½ acres, QuickJobs Development Center and Academic Building • Oconee Campus to open in 2018 in the Oconee County Industry and Technology Park • State-of-the art Industrial Technology Center: 43,000 square feet on five acres in Sandy Springs • Senator Billy O’Dell Learning Center at the Watkins Community Center in Honea Path FOUNDATION

• Established in 1985; • The largest foundation in the S.C. Technical College System;

Financials |

• Assets of $25.5 million in FY 17; • Provides scholarships, faculty and staff development, equipment, and educational support.

SERVICES TO EMPLOYERS

• Center for Workforce Excellence for business and industry training; • readySC™ training for new and expanding industries; • Cooperative education, internship, and apprenticeship programs to help companies build their workforce; • Job placement services to assist employers.

• WorkKeys® Certification • QuickJobs Certification • S.C. Manufacturers Certification (SCMC) • Entrepreneurial Training STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

• Driving organizational success through our people • Reinventing our offerings to adapt to changing realities • Positioning and equipping students for success • Embracing personal accountability for students’ learning

FISCAL YEAR ‘17

BUDGET

OPERATIONS BUDGET $43,857,782

RESTRICTED (Federal, State, Other) $32,839,000

OPERATIONS EXPENDITURES

by Function

OPERATIONS REVENUE

by Source 6.1% 4.9%

TOTAL $76,696,782

OPERATIONS

by Expenditure Category 4.2%

5.8%

7.1%

1.4%

5.8%

8.7% 7.6%

10.4%

9.0% 47.3%

54.3%

14.5%

9.6%

17.2%

66.5%

19.6%

Credit Tuition and Fees 54.3% State Appropriations 17.2% Auxiliary Enterprises 10.4% County Appropriations 7.1% Corporate and Community Education 6.1% n Miscellaneous 4.9% n n n n n

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Instruction 47.3% Academic and Student Support 19.6% Administrative and General 9.6% Operations and Plant Maintenance 9.0% Auxiliary Enterprises 8.7% Corporate and Community Education 5.8%

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Salaries and Benefits 66.5% Contractual Services 14.5% Purchases for Resale (Bookstore) 7.6% Fixed Charges 5.8% Supplies and Materials 4.2% Faculty/Staff Development & Travel 1.4%

MISSION 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.

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

ROLE AND SCOPE An open-door institution of higher education, the College offers affordable, accessible, collaborative, and learner-centered instruction. Offerings include university transfer associate degree programs and applied technical associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in more than 70 majors associated with business, health, public service, and industrial and engineering technologies. The College also offers developmental courses for students who need to improve their basic academic skills.

The College promotes economic development in the region through customized education and training for local businesses and industries through credit and continuing education offerings and a variety of workforce training programs.

The College has campuses located in Pendleton, Anderson, Easley, and Seneca, as well as learning centers in Honea Path and Sandy Springs. The College also offers online classes and a variety of academic and support services.

TOP TEN REASONS TO ATTEND TRI-COUNTY TECHNCIAL COLLEGE 1. Highest Success Rate among State’s 16 Technical Colleges 2. Ranked in Top 5% Nationally for Successful Transfer 3. Lowest Tuition in Upstate 4. More than 70 majors 5. Nearly 80% of Students Receive Financial Assistance and Scholarships 6. 19:1 Student-Faculty Ratio 7. Four Campuses to Serve You 8. Home to Nationally-Known Bridge to Clemson Program 9. RN, LPN Grads’ NCLEX Scores Exceed State National Averages 10. Co-ops and Internships Allow You to Learn While You Earn

Student Population

2016 FALL SEMESTER ENROLLMENT*

ENROLLMENT

6,094

56.3%

AVERAGE STUDENT AGE

43.7%

FULL-TIME

22

PART-TIME

GENDER

FISCAL YEAR ‘16 SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

8,631 STUDENTS AWARDED MORE THAN $22.5 Million

51% FEMALE 47.4%

52.6% FEMALE

MALE

49% MALE

INCLUDING:

2,290 Lottery scholarships totaling $2.8 Million 2,505 Pell Grants totaling $8.6 Million 1,736 LIFE scholarships totaling $7.9 Million 334 Foundation scholarships totaling 454,658

ETHNICITY

80% WHITE

10% BLACK

10% OTHER

Tri-County Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. 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 sex, race, color, religion, qualifying disability, veteran’s status, age or national origin.

Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates

MAILING ADDRESS

Arts & Sciences Division (University Transfer)

P.O. Box 587 Pendleton, SC 29670

Associate in Arts, A.A. Associate in Science, A.S. University Studies Certificate

PENDLETON CAMPUS

7900 Highway 76 Pendleton, SC 29670 ANDERSON CAMPUS

511 Michelin Blvd.

Anderson, SC 29625 EASLEY CAMPUS

1774 Powdersville Rd. Easley, SC 29642 OCONEE CAMPUS

Opening Fall Semester 2018 552 Education Way Westminster, SC 29693

INFORMATION

864-646-TCTC (8282) TOLL-FREE

1-866-269-5677 TDD/VOICE

1-800-735-2905 WEBSITE

www.tctc.edu

Business & Public Services Division Accounting, A.A.S. • Payroll Accounting Certificate Administrative Office Technology, A.A.S. Administrative Office Technology - Medical Emphasis, A.A.S. • Administrative Support Diploma • Data Entry Clerk Certificate • Medical Office Specialist Certificate • Office Support Specialist Certificate Business Administration, A.A.S. • Business Foundations Certificate Business Administration, Banking & Finance Emphasis, A.A.S. Business Administration, Entrepreneur Emphasis, A.A.S. • Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management Certificate Business Administration, Management Emphasis, A.A.S. Business Administration, Marketing Emphasis, A.A.S. Business Administration, Operations Management Emphasis Computer Technology, A.A.S. Computer Technology – Information Technology Emphasis, A.A.S. Criminal Justice Technology, A.A.S. • Criminal Justice Leadership and Management Certificate Criminal Justice Technology - Paralegal Studies Emphasis, A.A.S. Early Care and Education, A.A.S. • Early Childhood Development Certificate • Child Care Management Certificate • Infant/Toddler Certificate Media Arts Production, A.A.S. • Audio Certificate • Digital Photography Certificate • Digital Production Techniques Certificate • Graphic Communications Certificate

Engineering & Industrial Technology Division Automotive Technology, A.A.S. • Automotive Braking Systems Certificate • Automotive Engine Electrical Systems Certificate

• Automotive Engine Performance Systems Certificate • Automotive Transmission Systems Certificate CNC Programming and Operations, A.A.S. • Basic Machining Certificate • CAD/CAM/CNC Fundamentals Certificate • Introduction to CNC Certificate Engineering Design Technology, A.A.S. General Engineering Technology, A.A.S. • Engineering Science - Transfer Certificate Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Technology, A.A.S. • HVAC Apprentice Certificate • HVAC Installer Certificate • Residential Wiring Certificate Industrial Electronics Technology, A.A.S. • Basic Electronics Certificate Manufacturing Management and Leadership, A.A.S. • Introduction to Manufacturing Management Technology Certificate • Manufacturing and Continuous Process Improvement Certificate • Manufacturing Operators I Certificate • Introduction to Quality Assurance Certificate Mechatronics Technology Concentration, General Technology, A.A.S. • Technical Operations I Certificate • Technical Operations II Certificate Welding Technology Concentration, General Technology, A.A.S. • Industrial Welding Certificate • Multi-Process Welding Certificate • Operation of Manufacturing Robots Certificate • SMAW Pipe Welding Certificate • SMAW Structural Welding Certificate

Health Education Division Nursing (A.D.N.), A.A.S. • L.P.N. TO A.D.N. • Health Science Certificate • Nursing Preparation Certificate Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Diploma Medical Assisting Diploma Medical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S. Practical Nursing Diploma Pre-Dental Hygiene Certificate Pre-Pharmacy Concentration, General Technology, A.A.S. Surgical Technology Diploma Veterinary Technology, A.A.S.

(PR Office-11/17)