Nov 21, 2024  
2023-24 Technical College of the Lowcountry Catalog/Student Handbook 
    
2023-24 Technical College of the Lowcountry Catalog/Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

The College


President’s Message Mission Role and Scope Vision
Memberships  College Accreditation  Academic Program Accreditations/Licenses  Statements of Policy
History   Local/State Governance  Administration & Faculty
                                   

President’s Message

Welcome to the Technical College of the Lowcountry! The faculty, staff, and Commission join me in congratulating you on taking the next step toward creating your new success story! We are one of 16 colleges in the South Carolina Technical College System.  We proudly serve Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties as well as Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

We have four campus locations to serve you. Our historic Beaufort Mather campus is located near downtown Beaufort and our New River campus is located in Bluffton. Our third location is the Hampton county campus, in Varnville. Our fourth, and newest campus is The Culinary Institute of the South located at Buckwalter Place in Bluffton. Each location provides stimulating learning environments for both personal and professional development.

The College offers a wide range of curriculum and continuing education programs. TCL students have many options to choose from including college transfer and technical applied programs, basic skills and literacy development, occupational training consistent with fields of employment, and specialized development for business and industry. We are committed to helping increase the employability of our students by ensuring they are fully prepared for the careers of today - and tomorrow.

We are excited about the future of our College and look forward to your becoming a part of the TCL family as we assist you in reaching your educational and personal goals. I invite you to explore the catalog, peruse the website, visit one of our campuses, speak to our faculty and staff and share with us all you hope to achieve while at TCL and beyond.

As you enter our doors you will find many growth opportunities, both academically and professionally. Whether you are here for a college transfer or a career pathway, you will find a College that is dedicated to your success. We look forward to helping you step up to the future you deserve.

 

Best wishes for your future,

Dr. Richard J. Gough

President

 

Mission

The Technical College of the Lowcountry’s mission is 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.

Approved by the Area Commission September 20, 2022

Approved by South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, October 13, 2022

 

Role and Scope

One of sixteen colleges comprising the South Carolina Technical College System, the Technical College of the Lowcountry traces its origin to The Mather School founded in 1868. The college is a comprehensive, public, two-year college dedicated to serving the diverse educational needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. The College annually serves approximately 10,000 credit and continuing education students, a mix of traditional, non-traditional, fulltime, and part-time.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry provides quality, affordable academic and technical programs leading to Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates in an environment fostering excellence in teaching and learning. The College prepares graduates with knowledge and skills for transfer to senior colleges and universities and for careers in computer technology, industrial technology, engineering technology, occupational technology, business, health sciences, and public service.

The College serves as an effective partner in the economic and human resource development of the Lowcountry. As an open admissions institution, the Technical College of the Lowcountry 
offers academic, transfer, and specialized programs. Offerings include developmental education; arts and sciences; career development; specialized, contract courses tailored for specific 
businesses and industries; and continuing education to meet the workforce needs of the Lowcountry. In addition to responding to local and regional needs of the area, the College 
recognizes that state, national, and international issues affect the lives of the citizens of the Lowcountry and responds to these issues appropriately.

In support of its educational programs and services, the College offers comprehensive student development services to all who seek to better their lives through education. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. With a commitment to excellence, the Technical College of the Lowcountry creates a positive, student-centered environment. The College empowers individuals by enabling them to learn and to develop throughout their lifetimes.

 

Vision

The Technical College of the Lowcountry will elevate each student and every community we serve through transformative technology and exceptional teaching.

 

Memberships

American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
American Council on Education (ACE)
National League for Nursing (NLN)

 

College 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). 

Academic Program Accreditations/Licenses

Cosmetology Program
              South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation (SCLRR)
              SC State Board of Cosmetology
              PO Box 11329, Columbia, SC 29211 • 803 896-0226

Early Childhood Associate Degree Program
              National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
              1313 L Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005-4101 • 202 232-8777 or 800 424-2460

Massage Therapy Program

              Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA)
              900 Commonwealth Place Suite 200-331
              Virginia Beach, VA 23464 • 202 888-6790

Nursing Program

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 • 404 975-5000
 
South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation (SCLLR), Board of Nursing
Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building, Suite 202, 110 Centerview Drive
P.O. Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211-2367 • 802 896.4550

Paralegal Program Approvals

              Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA)
              321 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654-7598 • 800 285-2221

Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085 •703 706-3241

Radiologic Technology Program

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182 • 312 704-5300

Surgical Technology Program
              Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
              9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775 • 727 210-2350 • mail@caahep.org

 

Statements of Policy

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity

The College will make all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the above grounds or on other factors which cannot lawfully be the basis for an employment decision.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry reaffirms its policy of administering all its educational programs and related supportive services and benefits in a manner that does not discriminate because of a current student’s or prospective student’s race, color, national origin, disability, religion, gender, age, or other characteristics which cannot lawfully be the basis for the provision of services.

In addition to the above policy statement, the Technical College of the Lowcountry endorses the principle of Affirmative Action designed to remove any disparate effects of past discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, pregnancy, genetics, age, disability, veteran’s status,  national origin, or other legally protected status. 

This policy applies to all personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, layoffs, recall from layoffs, and education, social or recreational programs of this College. The Human Resources Director will serve as the Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Officer.

All officials and other employees of the Technical College of the Lowcountry, as well as various employment agencies, both public and private, labor organizations, and any advertising agency with whom the College may deal, will be informed that the Technical College of the Lowcountry is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and adheres to all state and federal laws applicable to employment decisions.

Through the policies and programs set forth in this plan, the Technical College of the Lowcountry undertakes to comply fully with all federal and state laws relating to equal educational opportunity, equal employment opportunity, and affirmative action.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to race, gender, national origin, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, or belief.

Americans with Disabilities Act

In accordance with the mission of the Technical College of the Lowcountry to provide quality affordable education to all citizens of the service area, the College complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The President of the Technical College of the Lowcountry has appointed an ADA Coordinator and established an ADA committee to implement procedures in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA contacts are Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, 843-525-8219, and Vice President for Administrative Services, 843-525-8249.

Catalog Rights

This catalog is intended for informational purposes only. Policy changes; fees and other charges; course structure and content; graduation requirements; and other such matters may occur after the publication of this catalog. Students admitted to the college and those who maintain continuous enrollment in a selected program of study may expect to complete programs as stated in the college catalog at the time they enter for six years, as long as the program is offered. A student who must reapply for admission enters the college under the catalog published at the time of readmission.

Efforts will be made to keep changes to a minimum, but the information contained in the catalog may not be regarded as binding obligations on the institution and is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information about the College, please visit our website at http://www.tcl.edu.

Completion of courses, certificates, diplomas, and/or associate degrees at the Technical College of the Lowcountry does not guarantee employment.

 

College History

1711      The Town of Beaufort established.

1861      Union troops occupy Beaufort.

1862      Penn School founded to educate newly liberated slaves.

1868      The Mather School for daughters of former slaves established.

1881      Mrs. Mather deeds the property to the New England Baptist Missionary Association.

1901      First elementary class of three members graduates.

1932      Mather School high school program approved by the South Carolina State Department of Education as Mather Industrial School - 12 grades are now being taught.

1954      The Junior College Department organized to provide increased educational opportunities for high school graduates in the greater Beaufort area and allow male students to enroll.

1955      Mather School accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

1956      Mather Junior College graduates first class.

1966      Mather School one of three schools designated by the Office of Economic Opportunity for a pilot project designed to assist high school graduates in this section of South Carolina to overcome certain academic deficiencies before entering college.

1967      The Board of Trustees of the Mather School, in concurrence with the American Baptist Home Mission Societies vote to offer the campus and buildings to the South Carolina State Board of Education for use as a State Area Trade School and to effect a merger relationship with Benedict College, Columbia, South Carolina.

1968      Mather School concludes 100 years of unique educational service to the greater Beaufort area. The campus is given to the state of South Carolina as an area trade school.

1969      The South Carolina General Assembly transfers the administration of Beaufort Area Trade School from the Department of Education to the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education (SBTCE).

1970      The School becomes known as the Beaufort Regional Training Center.

1972      The Center becomes part of the State Technical College System under the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education and renamed the Beaufort Technical Education Center.

1974      State Board designates a four-county service area - Beaufort, Hampton, Jasper and Colleton counties. A branch campus is established in Hampton County.

1978      The Center is accredited by the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools.

1979      The Center’s name is changed to Beaufort Technical College. Off-Campus military education programs at the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort and the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island are begun.

1981      Student Support Services, a program offering counseling to high risk, first-generation college students is begun. Part of the federal government TRIO programs.

1982      College receives funding for the Upward Bound Program, part of the federal government TRIO programs. Area high school students selected for special counseling and tutoring.

1983      The College’s Hilton Head Island Center is opened and the Beaufort Technical College Foundation is established.

1984      SACS Reaffirmation.

1985      College receives funding for Talent Search, a program providing career and college counseling in area high schools. Part of the federal government TRIO programs. College becomes one of only three colleges in the state to offer all three of the TRIO programs.

1986      Legislation is introduced to establish an area commission, a local government board for the College.

1987      Dr. Anne S. McNutt appointed President.

1988      College changed name to “Technical College of the Lowcountry” to reflect its four-county service area. The Foundation is also renamed.

1990      Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees are offered.

1991      The Hampton Center is renamed H. Mungin Center in honor of Halbert Mungin, who served as Hampton County’s representative on the TCL Commission from 1987-1990.

1992      Converted from quarters to semesters.

2005      Groundbreaking for the New River Campus

2006      New River Campus opens doors for classes and dedicates campus

2008      Dr. Thomas C. Leitzel appointed President.

2009      College vision statement is implemented.

2009      TCL and The Mather School Coastal/Lowcountry Alumni & Associates dedicate the Wildy Memorial Garden.

2010      Whale Branch Early College High School opens.

2011      College completes facility master plan.

2011      The New River Campus building is named for former commission chairman Angus Cotton

2012      $1.2 million Hampton Campus renovation completed.

2014      Dr. Richard J. Gough appointed President.

2014      TCL Accreditation is reaffirmed by SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges)

2018      TCL celebrates 50 years of community college and 150 years of The Mather School.

2019      TCL breaks ground on the Culinary Institute of the South in Bluffton, S.C.

2020 The Mather School is named part of the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network by the National Park Service.

2021 The TCL Beaufort Campus officially changes its name to the TCL Beaufort Mather Campus.

2021 TCL opens the Culinary Institute of the South in Bluffton’s Buckwalter Place.

 

Local and State Governance

Area Commission for the Technical College of the Lowcountry

Mr. Randy K. Dolyniuk
Chair, Beaufort County

Ms. Sheree Darien
Vice Chair, Jasper County

Mr. James Boozer
Secretary, Beaufort County

Mr. Heath Duncan
Beaufort County

Dr. Rick Tommey
Beaufort County

Mrs. Marje Thomas
Hampton County

Mr. David Smalls
Colleton County

State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education

Gregory B Askins, Chairman
Sixth Congressional District

Terry A. Hardesty
First Congressional District

William H. Floyd, III
Second Congressional District

Anthony G. Barker
Third Congressional District

E. Grantland Burns
Fourth Congressional District

Ralph A. Odum, Jr.
Fifth Congressional District

Philip G. Homan
Seventh Congressional District

Ms. Carol Swinton
Member At-Large

Mr. Warren Adams Darby, Jr.
Member At-Large

Mr. Roger P. Schrum
Member At-Large

Mr. Orville Stanley “Chip” Smith, III
Member At-Large

Mr. Harry M. Lightsey, III
SC Secretary of Commerce - Ex-Officio Member

Mrs. Molly Spearman
SC Superintendent of Education - Ex-Officio Member

The Legislative Delegation for the Technical College of the Lowcountry

The Honorable George E. Campsen III
Senator - District 43

The Honorable John W. Matthews, Jr.
Senator - District 39 

The Honorable Margie Bright Matthews
Senator - District 45

The Honorable Thomas C. Davis
Senator - District 46

The Honorable Chardale R. Murray
Representative - District 116

The Honorable William G. Herbkersman
Representative - District 118

The Honorable Weston Newton
Representative - District 120

The Honorable Michael Rivers
Representative - District 121

The Honorable Shedron D. Williams
Representative - District 122

The Honorable Jeffrey A. Bradley
Representative - District 123

The Honorable Shannon Erickson
Representative - District 124

 

Administration and Faculty

Administration

Richard J. Gough
President
B.A., Social Science, Michigan State University
M.A., Human Resource Management, Pepperdine University
M.S., Management (Finance and System Analysis) Naval Post Graduate School
Ed.D., Education, East Carolina University
 
Rodney Adams
Associate Vice President
B.A., English, Morris College
M.S., College Student Personnel Services
 
Allison Canning
Vice President for Student Affairs
B.A., Psychology, Westmont College
M.S., Counseling and Guidance, emphasis in college student personnel, California Lutheran University
 
Mary Lee Carns
Development Officer II
B.S., General Studies, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
 
Tara Lahnen
HR Director
M.S. Human Relations & Business, Amberton University
B.S., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
A.S. General Business, Williamsburg Technical College
 
Nancy H. Weber
Vice President for Administrative Services
B.A., Biology, Transylvania University
M.S.Ed., Guidance and Counseling, Eastern Illinois University
Certificate of Graduate Study, Higher Education Leadership, University of South Carolina
 
Laura Dukes
Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.A., Political Science, University of South Carolina
J.D., Law, University of South Carolina Law School

Faculty

Akers, Sam - Instructor, Criminal Justice Technology
B.A., Criminal Justice, Appalachian State University
M.S., Criminal Justice, Grambling State University

Allen, Lakesha - Instructor, Biology
B.S., Biological Sciences, Clemson University
M.S., Biology, Hampton University
 
Amason, Vandy - Instructor, Nursing
A.D.N., Nursing, Technical College of the Lowcountry
B.S., Nursing, University of South Carolina
M.S., Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing
 
Beach, Robert A. - Instructor, Electronics
B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of North Florida
 
Bishop, J. Sasha - Dean of Learning Support
B.A., Liberal Arts, St. John’s College
MLIS, Library Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, School of Information Sciences
 
Blaschke, Cynthia - Assistant Librarian
M.L.I.S., Louisiana State University
M.S., Environmental Science & Policy, Johns Hopkins University
 
Boniecki, Kelli - Instructor, Early Care and Education
B.S., Recration, Georgia Southern University
M.A., Education, University of Phoenix
M.A., Education/Early Care Education, University of Phoenix
Ed.D, E-Learning, North Central University 
 
Canfield, Kari - Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, ACCE
B.S., Healthcare Studies, Medical University of South Carolina
A.S., Physical Therapist Assistant, Pueblo Community College
A.S., Psychology, West Hills College
 
Carpenter, Sam - Instructor, Culinary Arts Procurement
Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts Management, Technical College of the Lowcountry
Associate’s Degree in Restaurant Management, Le Cordon Bleu
Certified Instructor in Culinary Arts Management, Jasper Academy for Career Excellence

Cook, Summer A.  - Instructor, Nursing
A.D.N., Nursing, Technical College of the LowcountryB.S., Nursing, Western Governors University
M.S., Nursing, Western Governors University

Cooper, Frederick - Division Dean, Arts and Sciences
B.S., Mathematical Sciences, Clemson University
M.S., Mathematics, University of Charleston
PhD., Education Leadership, Clemson University
 
Curley, Christine - Instructor, Mathematics
M.A. Math Education, Western Governors University
M.A. CSIS, Webster University
 
Curry, Amanda - Instructor, Computer Technology 
B.S. Business Administration and Management, University of South Carolina Aiken
MSIT, Information Assurance and Security, American Intercontinental University
 
Daniels, James - Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., Math-Statistics, State University of New York at Stony Brook
M.Ed., Mathematics, The Citadel
 
Douglas, Susanne - Instructor, Business
B.A., Business Administration, Columbia College of South Carolina
MBA, Webster University
 
DeLoach, Libby - Instructor, Cosmetology
Diploma, Cosmetology, Beaufort Technical College
South Carolina Board of Cosmetology Licensed Instructor, Registered Cosmetologist
 
Elmquist, Heather - Instructor, Radiology Technology
A.H.S., Radiologic Tech, Technical College of the Lowcountry
B.S., Exercise & Sports Science, University of South Carolina Aiken
 
Goodwin, Catherine - Assistant Librarian
B.S., Biology, Transylvania University
M.S., Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina
 
Guicherit, Christa - Instructor, Psychology
B.S., Psychology, University of Amsterdam
M.S., Psychology, University of Amsterdam
 
Hagood, Latoya - Instructor, Nursing
A.D.N., Health Sciences Nursing, Technical College of the Lowcountry
B.S.N., Nursing, University of South Carolina-Aiken
M.S.N., Leadership and Management, Walden University
 
Hancock, Erin - Instructor, Cosmetology
A.A., Cosmetology, Technical College of the Lowcountry
 
Herrin, Daniel - Instructor, English
B.A., Theater, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
B.S., Marketing, Florida State University
M.A., English, Northwestern State University
 
Hirsch, Shana - Instructor, English
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, University of South Carolina
M.A., English, University of South Carolina
 
Hunt, Rosemary - Instructor, Spanish
B.S., Secondary Education, College of Charleston
M.A., Spanish, California State University
 
Ellen Brock - Instructor, Nursing
A.D.N., Nursing, Darton College
B.S.N., Nursing, Armstrong State College
M.S.N., Nursing, University of St. Augustine
 
Johnson, Corey - Instructor, Radiologic Technology
A.A.S., Radiologic Technology, Technical College of the Lowcountry
B.S., Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina
 
Johnson, DeAnne - Instructor, Nursing
M.S.N., Walden University
B.S.N., Clemson University
 
Johnson, Erika - Instructor, Radiologic Technology
A.S., Radiologic Technology, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
B.S., Business Administration, Colorado Technical University
M.Ed., Higher Education - Community College Leadership, American College of Education
 
Keever, Barry - Instructor, HVAC
Certificate, Advanced Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration, Trident Technical College
A.A.S., Electronics Engineering Technology, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
A.A.S., Industrial Electricity, Trident Technical College
B.B.A., Accounting, Charleston Southern University
M.B.A., University of Scranton
 
Keevy, Russell - Instructor, English
B.A., English, Eastern Washington University
M.A., English, Eastern Washington University
 
Kern, Angela - Instructor, Cyber Security
B.S.  Business (comp sci minor), Millersville University of PA
M.B.A.   Information Technology, York College of PA
M.Ed.  Workforce Ed & Development, The Pennsylvania State University
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) via the ISC2.org
CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) ISACA.org
A+, Network+ CompTIA.org
 
Kolb, Jeffrey - Instructor, Mechanical Engineering
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University
 
Lane, Michael - Instructor, Surgical Technology
A. A.S., Surgical Technology, Technical College of the Lowcountry
B.S., Health Nutrition, Purdue University
 
Locke, Joy - Instructor, Speech
B.S., Secondary Education - Speech Education, Mississippi State University
M.S., Communication, University of Southern Mississippi
 
Marz, Francine - Dean of Culinary
A.A.S, Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales University
A.A.S, Baking & Pastry Arts, Johnson & Wales University
B.S., Food Service Management, Johnson & Wales University
M.B.A, International Business & Finance, Argosy University
EdD. Organizational Leadership & Innovation, Wilmington University
Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
American Culinary Federation (ACF)
Worldchefs Certified Executive Chef (WCEC)
ServSafe Certified by National Restaurant Association
 
Mauriocourt, Gregory - Instructor, History
B.A., History, Hiram College
M.A., History, Cleveland State University
 
McComas, Latesha - Instructor, Administrative Office Technology
A.A., Business, Technical College of the Lowcountry
B.B.A., Human Resource Management, American Intercontinental University
M.B.A., Management, American Intercontinental University
Certificate, Small Business, Technical College of the Lowcountry
 
McDaniel, Brian - Instructor, Paralegal
B.A., Sociology, Furman University
J.D., Law, University of South Carolina
 
Mills, John - Instructor, Biology
B.S., Biology, Oakwood University
M.H.S.A, Health Service Info, St. Joseph’s College
M.D., Doctor of Medicine, St Matthews University School of Medicine
 
Mullins, Tom - Instructor, Psychology
B.A., Psychology, King College
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Murray State University
 
Newsome, Tim - Instructor, Building Construction Technology
B.S., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
 
Orak, Jacqueline - Instructor, Culinary & Hospitality
A.A.S, Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales University
A.A.S, Baking & Pastry Arts, Johnson & Wales University
B.S., Food Service Management, Johnson & Wales University
M.B.A, Global Business Leadership/Marketing, Johnson & Wales University
 
Passarello, Andrew - Instructor, Math
B.S., Mathematics, College of Charleston 
M.S., Mathematics, College of Charleston
 
Phillips, Stacee - Instructor, Biology and Physical Science
M.A., Biology, The Citadel
B.S., Biology, USC Beaufort
 
Rusnak, Robert - Instructor, History
M.A., History, Ohio University
 
Santana, Kara - Instructor, Health Sciences
B.S., Science, American International College
Doctor, Physical Therapy, American International College
 
Simmons, Amanda - Instructor, Health Sciences
A.D.N., Nursing, Gardner-Webb University
M.S.N., Gerontology, Medical University of South Carolina
 
Smith, Karen - Division Dean, Business and Industrial Technologies
B.S., Business Education, Trenton State College
M.S., Business Education, Emporia State University
 
Sumner, Ashley - Instructor, Health Sciences
A.S., Science, Central Carolina Technical College
C.S.T., Certified Surgical Technologist, Horry-Georgetown Technical College
 
Swearingen, Joey - Division Dean, Health Sciences
D.P.T., West Virginia University
B.S. Athletic Training, West Virginia University
 
Turbeville, Ashley - Instructor, Nursing
M.S.N., Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing
B.S.N, Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing
A.S.N., Nursing, Florida Keys Community College
A.A.S., Respiratory Therapy, Frederick Community College
 
Valenti, Jaclyn - Instructor, Medical Assisting Program
A.S., Science, Jefferson Community College
B.A., Adult Development/Education, Ashford University
M.A., Leadership of Educational Organizations, American Intercontinental University
 
Van Nostran, Denise - Instructor, Massage Therapy
Certificate of Therapeutic Massage, Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
B.M., Applied Music, Fontbonne University
M.M., Music, Washington University in St. Louis
 
Walsh, Sandra - Instructor, Biology & Physical Science
B.A., Psychology, Winthrop University
M.A., Education/Biology Teacher Education, The Citadel
 
Weiss, Heather - Instructor, English
B.A., English, East Carolina University
M.A., English, East Carolina University
 

TCL Associate Faculty

Arts & Sciences Division
Morgan Barnett, B.S., M.A., Ed.D.
Stacie Brewer, B.A., M.A.
Samuel Brown, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Dixie Button, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Jennifer Kassing-Bladley, B.F.A, M.F.A.
Amy Crane, B.A., M.A.
Steve Crowder, B.A., M.A.
Sarah Daniels, B.A., M.Ed.
Jennifer Henry, B.A., M.A.
Christyanne Land, B.A., M.A.
Carol Leutzow, B.S., M.A., Ed.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Jeffrey McQuillen, B.A., M.A.
Cathie Moore, B.A., M.A.
Daniel Morgan, B.A., M.A.
Patrick Morgan, B.A., M.A.
Derrick Nantz, B.A., M.A.
Carmen Patino, M.F.A, B.F.A.
William Reynolds, B.A., M.A., M.S.
Shannon Rosenthal, B.S., M.A.
Ronald Speaks, B.S., M.A.
Abigail Stevens, B.A., M.A.
Brad Taracuk, B.A., M.A.
Steven Wallace, B.A., M.A.
Jazzmyne Weiss, A.A., B.A.
David Whitehouse, B.M., M.M.
Alexandrina Williams-Bota, B.S., Ph.D.
 
Business Technologies Division
Timothy Albert, M.B.A
Tony Beck, B.A., M.A.cc.
Julia Buckner-Farmer, B.S., M.Ed.
Dorothy “Leigh” Copeland, B.A., M.B.A.
Amanda Curry, B.A., B.S., M.I.T.
Virginia “Susanne” Douglas, M.B.A.
Joshua Dowling, M.S.
Renesha Hendrix, M.S.
Ke’Toya Lacey, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
James Marginson, B.A., M.B.A.
Donald Mullen, B.A., M.B.A.
Latesha McComas, A.A.S., B.A., M.B.A, M.S.HR
Zandra Mungin, B.S., M.S.
Jennifer Petrone, A.A.S., B.A., M.A.
Joan Petrucci, M.A.
Desmond Rose, M.A., Ph.D.
James Springer, B.S., M.S.
 
Culinary and Hospitality
Dorothy “Leigh” Copeland, B.A., M.B.A. 
John Davis, A.A.S. 
Ellen Stewart Maloney, B.S., M.B.A., 
Diane Russell-Hardy, B.A, M.T.M. 
Health Sciences Division
Danielle Long, LMT
Kathryne McCracken, LMT
Atia Miller-Washington, LMT
Kevin O. Green Sr. BS, PTA, CDT, ARS
Laura Loman PT, DPT
Dawn Walz, CST
Marquita Brooks, CST
Constance Ginn, R.T. (R)(M)(CT)(ARRT)
Rudolph Kushnereit, BS, R.T. (R)(CT)(ARRT)
Robert David Anderson, R.N., M.S.N.
Jada Belle Armstrong, R.N., B.S.N
Andrea Banbury-Climer, R.N., B.S.N.
Jenna Blommel, R.N., B.S.N.
Darrin Brothers, R.N., B.S.N.
Harold Brown, R.N., M.S.N.
Janet Beaudoin, R.N., M.S.N.
Blair Cooke, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.
Emily Deming, R.N., M.S.N.
Patricia Fedele, R.N. B.S.N.
Maureen Fogle, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., D.Ed.
Daisy Gilliland, R.N., B.S.N.
Chimene Heyward, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.
Jannifer Johnson, R.N., B.S.N.
Priscilla Keiffer, R.N, B.S.N.
Karen Lazzo, R.N., B.S.N.
Anthony Lowery, R.N, B.S.N
Patricia Miller, R.N., M.S.N.
Jennifer Pearce, R.N., B.S.N.
Pia Ryan, R.N., M.S.N.