Connection Newsletter February 2018

A Publication from the Office of the President

In this Issue ...

Jennifer Hulehan Receives A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year Award

Career Fair Draws Crowd, Positive Feedback................... 4-5

Jennifer Hulehan accepts the A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year award from S.C. Technical College System President Dr. Tim Hardee.

What’s Happening at the Anderson Campus..................... 5

True Black History Museum Makes Stop at TCTC................... 6

New Lounge Opens.................. 12

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Jennifer Hulehan’s creative efforts in redesigning developmental course offerings to improve retention and student success earned her the esteemed A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year award.

Jennifer, who leads our Comprehensive Studies Department, was recognized at the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) annual conference February 15-17 in Myrtle Beach.

The Innovator of the Year award is named in honor of A. Wade Martin, the first executive director of the technical and industrial training program in South Carolina, now the SC Technical College System. The award was established to recognize individuals in the technical college system who employ innovative approaches to meet the ever-changing needs in the technical education arena and whose achievements assist in statewide economic development and the education of students.

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Dr. Jackie Blakley Honored with Martha Kime Piper Award Dr. Jackie Blakley, dean of the Business and Public Services Division, has been honored with the 2018 Martha Kime Piper Award for her service and support of women in higher education.

The Martha Kime Piper award, named for the first woman president of a public higher education institution in the State, is given annually to recognize a woman with a record of advancing and supporting women in higher education and the education of women in South Carolina. Jackie received the award February 22 at a dinner and reception at the annual South Carolina Women in Higher Education (SCWHE) conference.

The recipient must have a record of participation in and support for the activities of SCWHE and must hold or have held Dr. Jackie Blakley a position in higher education in a South Carolina institution of higher education. The recipient also must have a record of advancing and supporting women in higher education and the education of women throughout SC and achieved professional recognition for outstanding leadership and contributions to her institution or State.

Passionate people TRANSFORMING LIVES

AND BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES ONE STUDENT AT A TIME.

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Working Together for The Future

oming together is a beginning; keeping together is Dr. Ronnie L. Booth President progress; working together is success.”

Eight years ago I referenced this quote by Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, following a complete overhaul of our strategic planning process.

At that time, we shifted from a plan comprised of divisional activities organized around our mission (153 activities at that time!) to crafting a ten-year vision focused on “Transforming Lives and Building Strong Communities” and creating a roadmap to achieve that vision. For the past eight years, we have continually evaluated progress, made adjustments—and learned a lot along the way.

Using the quote by Ford as a measure of improvement, I gauge we have arrived at the “working together is success” stage. Using four strategic directions as our guide, we have accomplished a tremendous number of initiatives over the past eight years, all focused on helping our students reach their goals and, thereby, improving the communities we serve.

Recently the President’s Advisory Council reviewed and validated the 2010–2020 Strategic Initiatives remaining initiatives from the current • Driving Organizational Success through Strategic Plan and determined all are Our People multi-year, cross-functional projects • Reinventing Our Offerings to Adapt to requiring significant resources. Over Changing Realities the next two years we will focus on the • Positioning and Equipping Students for completion of these initiatives. At the Success same time, we will begin laying out a • Embracing Personal Responsibility for vision and roadmap for our next ten-year Students’ Learning vision for 2020-2030.

Among the initiatives yet to be completed is the full implementation of High Impact Practices (HIPs) throughout the curricula. Our objective is to provide every student with the opportunity to participate in at least two high-impact educational experiences, including work-based learning, service learning, learning communities, and capstone projects. HIPs, which are proven to improve learning, engagement, and completion, require strong partnerships within and amongst the academic and student development components of the College, as well as with the community we serve. By Fall Semester 2018, all associate degree programs will be either in the process or will have completed the integration of two high-impact practices. By 2020, we expect to have achieved this significant milestone with full integration of high-impact practices across all curricula.

In addition, we will spend time refining our new business and industry partnership model—Integrated Workforce Solutions (IWS). This model focuses on providing educational and training opportunities that meet the needs of employers. The Michelin Manufacturing Scholars program is the first example of the IWS model at work. College and Michelin leaders worked together to address the skills shortage at the basic operator level and created a one-semester program that serves as the starting point for an intentional credit pathway leading to an associate degree.

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on Grad Fest 2018

New graduates will have an opportunity to engage with other alumni, past and present, at Grad Fest, a celebratory class reunion event set for Friday, April 6, on the Pendleton Campus.

You Rock!!! is the theme for Grad Fest, a celebration of ALL graduates, not just December 2017 and May 2018. The event will be held from 4–7 p.m. in the new Student Success Center.

The drop-in party will offer a buffet, beverages, music, and games for the entire family.

“There will be plenty of food and fun and the opportunity to reconnect with friends,” said Tammy Fiske, director of annual giving/alumni coordinator.

New graduates (from December 2017 and May 6, 2018) may attend free of charge. Tickets for other alumni and their guests are $5 each. Individuals must RSVP online at tctc.edu/gradfest.

Attending graduates/alumni will receive a complimentary t-shirt.

This year’s event is a merging of two events—an alumni cookout and Grad Fest, a celebration for fall, spring, and summer graduates, where they can pick up regalia for the upcoming commencement.

“This year’s Grad Fest has expanded to give all alumni the chance to connect with fellow graduates they may not have seen in years, as well as with faculty and staff who are often instrumental in their success” said Tammy. “It’s also a chance for many to see the new Student Success Center that opened in January.”

In addition, representatives from offices across campus will be available to answer questions and talk with graduates about College resources. “I always remind alumni about their forever resource, the Career Services Office, whose team continues to assist alumni with career advice, resumes, and mock interviews even after graduation,” said Tammy.

Whether you’re a recent Tri-County grad planning for fulltime employment or an alumnus looking for a change, our

employability resource services can help you find the right career opportunity, she said.

“I often meet alumni who ask if certain faculty and staff, many of whom are Tri-County grads themselves, are still teaching,” added Tammy. “Attendees may be able to reconnect with instructors who had a positive influence on their lives as a college students and beyond,” she said. More recent grads can network with alumni who have been in the workforce.

Another way to reconnect is to follow the Facebook Alumni Association page at facebook.com/tctcalumni. It features posts on upcoming events and discussion among alumni. Tammy urges Tri-County faculty and staff who are graduates to follow the page and to post old and new photos, along with career updates and recollections of their years at Tri-County.

She asks that employees who are graduates give her a call at 646-1812 or e-mail her at tstout1@tctc.edu to identify themselves as graduates and to “serve as our cheerleaders for Grad Fest.”

There are other engagement opportunities for alumni in the community, such as serving on an advisory committee or as a guest lecturer or on an alumni career panel.

“Our alumni are our best ambassadors,” said Tammy.

Faculty and staff, who are Tri-County alumni, are asked to call Tammy Fiske at 646-1812 or e-mail her at tstout1@tctc.edu.

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Career Fair Draws Crowd, Positive Feedback The Tri-County Technical College Annual Career Fair was held February 14 from 9 a.m.—noon in the new Student Success Center.

“Thanks for inviting us to the Career Fair. The new building is a great addition to your campus. What a great place for the event. I’ll have to say this one was the best I’ve attended so far. Great job.”

More than 30 businesses and industries were recruiting from all academic divisions. “This event is a great opportunity to explore full-time, part-time, and work-based learning opportunities for students in all of our academic divisions.

Companies are hiring in business, public services, health care, and technical areas. Many companies have management training programs that are ideal for our students and our graduates,” said Cheryl Garrison, job placement coordinator “It was an amazing Career Fair, and we received incredible feedback,” said Cheryl.

—Scott Cantrell, supervisor of transmission substation lines at Duke Energy “I wanted to say thank you so much for all of the hard work you put into the Career Fair. It helped me a lot with deciding what jobs I might want to pursue in the future. I’m glad we have such amazing staff here at Tri-County.”

—Benjamin Branham, student “Thank you so much for putting on the Career Fair and getting all those representatives. I learned a lot about all the different types of industries around this area, and it was very informative.”

—Dan Lawrence, student

Keilan Williams, a Mechatronics major, left, talks about career opportunities with Carlton King, personnel manager at Michelin’s US 10 plant.

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Janice Rice, of Anderson, who completed computer classes through an AARP 50+scholarship, right, talks with Kathleen Guilbault, executive director of Brookdale Central Assisted Living.

Scott Cantrell, supervisor of transmission substation lines at Duke Energy and a 1983 Industrial Electronics Technology alumnus, seated, meets Randa Marcengill, of Clemson, a Mechatronics major.

Bosch Equipment Coordinator Stephen Neely, right, talks with Technical Career pathways seniors from Anderson 1 and 2 Career and Technology Center. Pictured from left are Daniel Cooper, Seth Center, Daniel McKee, Braden Martin, and Nathan Griffin.

Technical Career Pathways students Matthew Burdette, left, and Jacob Shaw, right, who passed the mechanical and mathematics aptitude test, complete applications for the Michelin Technical Scholars program. They are pictured with Robin Blackburn, Michelin’s technical wage recruiter.

What’s Happening at the Anderson Campus

Students fill the new Learning Commons area at the Anderson Campus to discover how to access and research various databases for their English 101 class. The Anderson Campus recently completed a renovation to employ the Learning Commons model, ensuring that it also embodies the newest innovations in learning and student services.

Throughout February and the first two weeks in March, the Anderson Campus is hosting a Rosenwald School exhibit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation as part of the College’s Black History Month celebration. Anderson is also the site of the only full-scale reproduction of a Rosenwald School in the Nation—built entirely by Tri-County students.

Construction is moving rapidly on the Anderson Institute of Technology.

This new career center for Anderson School Districts 3, 4, and 5 is being built right beside the College’s Anderson Campus. Also underway is a lot of work to leverage the College’s Technical Career Pathways in partnership with the Institute to create a real game-changer for the Greater Anderson Area, economic development, and workforce readiness.

One of the benefits of construction on the new Anderson Institute of Technology is a road linking that campus to our Anderson Campus. This will result in a new combined entrance on Hwy 28, giving our students greater access to the Anderson Campus from Michelin Blvd. and Hwy 28.

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True Black History Museum Makes Stop at TCTC The True Black History Museum is on tour and made a stop at the College’s Student Success Center February 21. The curator,

Fred J. Saffold, Jr., also presented a lecture in the Marshall Parker Auditorium.

above, left: The exhibit, titled “A Tribute to the African-American Journey”

features more than 150 artifacts, including original documents from historic figures, such Frederick Douglass, Mary McLeod Bethune, Booker T. Washington, Rosa Parks, George Washington Carver, Angela Davis, President Barack Obama, and many other great African Americans. above, right: College Commissioner Helen Rosemond Saunders is pictured

talking with Fred Saffold, III, curator of the exhibit. right: Student Government Association President Mar’Keese Rayton was

among the students, faculty, and staff who viewed the True Black History Museum. The exhibit features more than 150 artifacts, including original documents from historic figures.

Oconee Campus Construction is On Time and On Budget Progress continues on the construction of the new Oconee Campus, located at the Oconee Industry and Technology Park at 552 Education Way in Westminster. According to Physical Plant Director Ken Kopera, the project is on time and on budget. A Ribbon-Cutting and Dedication Ceremony has been set for Friday, August 18, at 11 a.m.

Credit program offerings include Technical Operator 1 and 2 (Certificate), CNC Programming and Operations (Degree), 6 • CONNECTION

Manufacturing Management and Leadership (Degree), Business Administration (1st Year - Core Curriculum), and University Studies (Certificate). Corporate and Community Education offerings include South Carolina Manufacturing Certification, CNC Machine Operator Training, Mechatronics, and other career certificates such as ISO 9001, LEAN, and OSHA.

Ruby’s Rubble A complete renovation of Ruby Hicks Hall is underway this year, including the installation of a central chiller plant and chilled water loop.

Throughout the year, we will continue to chronicle the progress through photo collages.

Second Floor View of Circular Drive Entrance

Rubble from the walls of Human Resources’ fireproof security file room

Downstairs view of where stairs heading to second floor used to be

Front door mall entrance February 2018 • 7

Our College Family excellence through service

Wesleyan University

Dr. Booth was a recipient of a 15 over 50 award presented to longstanding leaders in the community at a February 21 dinner. Each year, The Anderson IndependentMail recognizes 15 inspirational leaders in the community who have experienced success in their professional careers, are active in philanthropic and community service organizations, and are helping to shape the young leaders of tomorrow.

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(SWU) as Degree and most recently as Assistant Registrar for five years.

She holds B.A. degrees in Music and English from SWU. In addition she earned an M.S. in Management and Leadership from SWU She is a member of

in transition

Alive Wesleyan Church,

Amy Littleton joined the Corporate and Community Education Division as an Instructor/ Training Coordinator. For the past 19 years, she worked in the Registrar’s office at Southern

the Worship Team and is a pianist.

Amy Littleton

where she is a member of She and her husband, Jay, live in Norris, and they have three children, Bailey, 21, Trevor, 16, and Riley, 14.

Matthew Thibodeau is a Lab Specialist in the Science Department where he has worked part-time. He earned degrees in Chemistry and Education from Clemson University.

He lives in Easley.

Dr. Ronnie L. Booth

Executive Staff Summary • MASTER FACILITIES PLAN: Representatives from Paulien and Associates presented the preliminary utilization and space needs findings as part of the development of a new master facilities plan for all campuses.

• AACC FACULTY ADVISORY COUNCIL UPDATE: Penny Edwards provided an update on her work as a member of the Faculty Advisory Council of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The Council provides strategic advice to the AACC President and CEO about the role faculty leadership can play in accelerating and scaling educational reform, such as recommendations tied to the 21st-Century Commission on the Future of Community Colleges.

• BANNER 9 IMPLEMENTATION: Significant progress has been made on the Banner 9 Update project. The project is currently on track for deploying a full test system at the end of May.

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Human Resources will be the first module to go live during early June. A new SharePoint portal will replace the Luminis platform used for the eTC portal.

• OCONEE CAMPUS UPDATE: Credit program offerings have been established and marketing efforts are underway.

Program offerings include Technical Operator 1 and 2 (Certificate), CNC Programming and Operations (Degree), Manufacturing Management and Leadership (Degree), Business Administration (1st Year - Core Curriculum), and University Studies (Certificate). Corporate and Community Education offerings include South Carolina Manufacturing Certification, CNC Machine Operator Training, Mechatronics, and other career certificates such as ISO 9001, LEAN, and OSHA. • OTHER: FY 19 budget planning.

Give the Gift of Life The AnMed Bloodmobile was on the Pendleton Campus February 15. Katie Callahan, Media Arts Production major, was among the faculty, staff, and students who participated in the College’s Future Laboratory Professionals/AnMed Health-sponsored blood drive. She is pictured with Emily Southerland, M.T.

Employee Wellness Fair Is March 28 Mark your calendars for the Employee Wellness Fair set for Wednesday, March 28, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in Anderson Hall 270 (the old Café). Learn more about how you can continue or improve your overall well being.

Vendors include REACH, Lakeside Chiropractic, Juice-BCos. BB&T, Lillia Day Spa, The Lettuce Shop, and many more.

• The PEBA Health and Wellness workshop (3–4 p.m.) will cover programs such as Rally, PEBA Perks, Health Coaching, and PEBA Partners.

• A Preventative Health Screening will be held from 7 a.m.–noon for those who registered.

• AnMed Health’s Bloodmobile will be in front of Anderson Hall from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. for those who want to donate blood.

• For more information, contact Brandon Rice at 1794 or brice6@tctc.edu.

Dr. Sheryl Attig Shares Benefits of Meditation Dr. Sheryl Attig, instructor of psychology and co-author of a forthcoming textbook on the Psychology of Spirituality and Religion, made a presentation on the benefits of meditation.

She discussed how meditation can alleviate stress, depression, anxiety, and pain, as well as increase happiness, contribute to good health, and enhance your spiritual life. The event was presented by the Enrichment Series Committee.

Oconee Campus Showcased at Annual Luncheon Tiffany Blackwell, director of Recruiting, Admission, and Orientation, prepares for the State of Oconee luncheon sponsored by the Oconee Chamber of Commerce. Tri-County showcased the upcoming Oconee Campus as the presenting sponsor for this annual event, which attracts more than 250 business, industry, and community leaders.

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Dr. Jackie Blakley Wins Martha Kime Piper Award (continued from page 1)

Jackie has served as Dean of our Business and Public Services Division since January 2008. She is responsible for three departments—Computer Information Technology, Business Technology, and Public Services—and their programs of study which enroll around 1,100 students.

In addition she serves as President of SC American Association of Women in Community Colleges and is the College representative for the organization.

She has served as Tri-County’s institutional representative to SCWHE since 2013. She spearheaded the first SCWHE luncheon for Tri-County in 2014 and since has organized luncheons each semester which address important topics such as breast cancer awareness, women’s leadership, financial literacy, and health and wellness.

She has participated at most workshops offered to all SCWHE conferences, including the SCWHE Minority Women Workshop.

“Jackie has always put students first and has dedicated her professional career to her community’s success,” said Galen

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Also underway is the development of a healthcare pathway for our new I-BEST program. Last year, we were the first in the State to implement the I-BEST Manufacturing Pathway Program for under-resourced adults who want to gain marketable skills. The Michelin Manufacturing Scholars program was built on the I-BEST framework, and additional pathways are under development, both industry specific and for general enrollment. The first of its kind in the State, the Michelin Manufacturing Scholars program is now a model across the SC Technical College System.

It takes everyone working together with intense focus on student success to keep us moving in the right direction. We should be proud of all we have accomplished since we began this journey in 2010, and I look forward to completing this important work and seeing where the next decade will take us.

Ronnie L. Booth, Ph.D. President

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Dehay, senior vice president at Tri-County. “She has used her leadership role as Dean of the Business and Public Services to promote access, equity, and success in higher education.

She interacts with her community to bridge the gap between workforce and economic development to provide opportunities for underrepresented populations to access higher education.”

He added, “Most importantly, Jackie understands the unique role community colleges play in promoting educational opportunities, particularly for minorities and women. She has taken a leadership role at the College in convening a local chapter of SCWHE providing opportunities for her colleagues to interact and learn. Her career has been dedicated to helping students gain confidence, access resources, excel in classes, and attain their educational goals.”

Jackie is Chair of the Anderson County First Steps Board and serves on the African American Leadership Society. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In February, she was elected to serve on the board of the Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands.

Currently she serves on the advisory boards for Anderson Career and Technology Center and Anderson School District 5 Career Center and is a member of the Women’s Leadership Council of United Way. She formerly served on Leadership Anderson’s Board of Directors, the HESA Advisory Board of Clemson University, Anderson School District 4 Business Education Advisory Committee, and the AnMed Health Ambassadors Program.

She gives back to her community by working with high school students in the community, particularly minority students, to help them to complete college applications and financial aid forms, as well as offering career guidance.

She joined the College in 1998 as a Business Technology instructor and department head. In 2000 she was the College’s nominee for the South Carolina Technical Education Association’s (SCTEA) Outstanding Instructor of the Year.

In 2010 she was honored as the College’s Outstanding Administrator (Educator of the Year) at the SCTEA conference.

Jackie holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Georgia, a master’s in Business Administration from Clemson University, and in 2016 she earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership (Higher Education Administration) from Clemson University.

She and her husband, Milton, have three children. They live in Anderson and are members of Generostee Baptist Church.

Jennifer Hulehan Receives A. Wade Martin Award (continued from page 1)

“Successful innovation requires a good team. We are fortunate at Tri-County to have an administration that is willing to support our efforts. We’re also fortunate to have a dedicated team of educators in the Comprehensive Studies Department, who are willing to put in long hours and hard work to do what’s best for students,” said Jennifer.

Since 2012, she and her team introduced and piloted a Fast Track program and later an Express Track program, designed to increase student success and retention. Using the nationallyknown Emporium teaching model, she and her math, English, and reading faculty created a modified design unique to Tri-County, which provides students with an individualized learning experience that allows them to move more quickly and effectively through their pre-curricular sequence and into their program of study. The team also redesigned pre-curricular courses to include cross-discipline integration of basic skills and to focus not just on cognitive skills, but also on the affective skills necessary to succeed in college and life. Students in the new developmental courses don’t just learn math, English, or reading; they learn how to learn and how to succeed in their college-level courses, said Jennifer.

Both of these programs resulted in double digit improvement in successful completion, persistence, and retention in the developmental courses and subsequent credit courses. Students in Fast Track classes had an 87 percent success rate, while Express Track succeeded at a rate of 73 percent.

“Jennifer’s leadership in re-conceptualizing, reinventing, and revolutionizing developmental education for the students at Tri-County has resulted in significant improvements in student learning, outcomes, and success. Her spirit of innovation is well known to her colleagues, who value her energy, collaborative spirit, and dedication to student success,” said Dr. Booth.

“Jennifer lives out an authentic commitment to the success of all students, individually and collectively, in the way she leads the Comprehensive Studies Department, teaches her courses, invests in students and employees, serves the College, and challenges the status quo to continually innovate and improve,” said Jenni Creamer, dean of College Transitions, in support of the nomination.

Jennifer joined the College’s English Department in 2004 as an instructor in the Arts and Sciences Division. She was named Department Head for Comprehensive Studies in 2012.

She was part of the team charged with developing the Quality Enhancement Plan as part of the SACS reaffirmation process.

She led the plan which focused on individual students in need of a first-year student experience. Her work was instrumental in Tri-County obtaining a Title III grant to expand the Learning Excellence Initiative program.

In addition to her responsibilities as Department Head, she teaches developmental and college-level English, Freshman Seminar, and College Skills courses.

She also created two student success courses, an e-Learning Success course and a high school dual enrollment transition course. She piloted an early alert system with intrusive support services to help increase student success.

She has previously served in several leadership roles in her field, including as Secretary and President of the South Carolina chapter of the National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) and President of the South Carolina Departments of English. She is an active member of NADE and currently serves as Chair of its Marketing Committee. She is also a member of the National Council of Teachers of English, the Two-Year College English Association and the South Carolina State Council, International Reading Association.

In 2017, Jennifer was recognized by SCADE with the Outstanding Service to Students Award.

She received the Tri-County Technical Education Association Educator of the Year award in 2015. She serves on the Simpsonville City Council and is active in numerous community projects, such as Habitat for Humanity.

She holds B. A. and M.A. degrees in English from Winthrop University. She and her husband, Trent, live in Simpsonville.

MUSC Pathway Agreement Signed Tri-County signed an articulation agreement with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) giving Associate Degree Nursing graduates a pathway to enter MUSC’s RN-BSN program at a 20% reduction in tuition. This is the first formal tuition reduction agreement for RN-BSN at Tri-County.

Pictured from left are Kristen Lundkovsky, Tri-County program director for Associate Degree Nursing; Bailey Woods, Tri-County health education admission liaison; and Jackie Rutledge, Practical Nursing/Associate Degree Nursing department head.

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Student Nurses Launch Heads Up Pink Campaign Our Student Nurses Association (SNA) is participating in an awareness campaign during March, which is National Brain Injury Prevention Month. SNA members will bring their Heads Up Pink campaign to Tri-County students March 9, as well as to female adolescent athletes in Oconee and Pickens counties schools on March 2 and 16.

New Lounge Opens for Business and Public Services Division The Business and Public Services Division held a grand opening February 12 for students to celebrate the new lounge in Pickens 102. below, left: Billy

Carson, Computer Information Technology department head, and Jackie Murphy, instructor in Early Care and Education, serve students soup and chili during the celebration.

below, right: Student Success Coach Katee Fletcher reviews the Student Success checkpoints with Aurora Palacious, of Seneca, an Administrative Office Technology major.

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