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2015-2016 College Catalog 
    
2015-2016 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administration & Faculty



Administration

State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education

Warren L. Helm First Congressional District
Robert E. Barnett Second Congressional District
Charles G. Wilson Third Congressional District
Stephen J. Burry Fourth Congressional District
Ralph A. “Nick” Odom, Jr. Chair, Fifth Congressional District
Gregory B. Askins Sixth Congressional District
Dan P. Gray Seventh Congressional District
Dr. Robert A. Wilson At-Large Member
Gwendolyn A. Bright At-Large Member
Montez C. Martin At-Large Member
Matthew L. Yaun At-Large Member
Molly Spearman State Superintendent of Education, Ex-Officio
Mr. Robert M. Hitt, III Secretary of Commerce, Ex-Officio Member
Dr. James C. “Jimmy” Williamson System President, State Board for Technical & Comprehensive Education

Tri-County Technical College Commission

Leon “Butch” Harris Chair, Anderson County
John M. Powell Vice Chair, Oconee County
W. Milton Ponder, III Secretary, Pickens County
John T. “Tom” Hendricks Pickens County
W. H. “Ham” Hudson Oconee County
D. Pruitt Martin Anderson County
Helen Rosemond-Saunders Oconee County
Dr. Valerie R. Ramsey Pickens County
J. Allard “Al” Young Anderson County

Tri-County Technical College Executive Staff

Dr. Ronnie L. Booth President
Galen DeHay Senior Vice President
(Vacant) Vice President, Business Affairs
Sharon Colcolough Assistant Vice President, Human Resources
Linda Jameison Assistant Vice President, Student Support and Engagement
(Vacant) Assistant Vice President, Curriculum and Instruction
Jenni Creamer Dean, College Transitions
Dan Cooper Director, Economic Development and Government Relations
Rebecca W. Eidson Director, Public Relations and Communications
Grayson Kelly Executive Director, Tri-County Technical College Foundation

Tri-County Technical College Deans

Dr. Alfred P. Wheeler Arts and Sciences Division
Mrs. Jacquelyn C. Blakley Business and Public Services Division
Mrs. Jenni Creamer College Transitions
Mr. Richard S. Cothran Corporate and Community Education
Dr. Danny F. Averette Engineering and Industrial Technology Division
Dr. C. Lynn Lewis Health Education Division
(Vacant) Student Development

Faculty

A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P R S T V W Y

A

Allan, Margaret E.
Department Head, Business Technology 

B.A., Webster University
M.B.A., Northern Illinois University

Allen, Douglas
Department Head, Industrial Technology

A.A., Anderson College
A.S., Tri-County Technical College
B.S., Clemson University

Andrew, Allison
Coordinator of Instructional Activities, English

B.A., University of South Carolina - Upstate
M.A., Clemson University

Andrus, Susan 
Instruction Librarian

B.S., M.L.S., Clarion University

Anzur, Matthew
Instructor, Mathematics

B.S., Ph.D., Auburn University

Attig, Sheryl
Instructor, Psychology

B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona
M.T.S., Boston University

B

Baracskay, Karen B
Instructor, Biology

B.S., M.S., Cleveland State University
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University

Barnes, Ann
Program Coordinator,  Pharmacy Technician and Pre-Pharmacy

PharmD., Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy

Barnett, Andrea
Coordinator of Instructional Activities, Comprehensive Studies

B.A., M.Ed., Clemson University

Beard, Julie M
Instructor, Practical Nursing

B.S.N., Clemson University
M.S.N., Walden University

Bender, Renet
Instructor, Mathematics

B.S., M.S., Louisiana State University
Ph.D., University of Georgia


Bertoni, Timothy
Instructor, Sociology

B.A., M.A., University of South Carolina

Borders, Amelia
Instructor, English

B.A., M.A., Clemson University

Bowen, Bradley
Instructor, Criminal Justice Technology

A.P.S., Tri-County Technical College
B.B.A., Strayer University 
M.S., University of Cincinnati
M.A., Liberty University

Brabham, D. Scott
Instructor, Welding

A.O.T., Tri-County Technical College
AWS-Certified Welding Inspector
AWS-Certified Welding Educator

Brady, Ashley Fowler
Department Head, Veterinary Technology
A.S., Tri-County Technical College
B.S., Murray State University
LVT (Licensed Veterinary Technician)

Brock, Deborah
Instructor, Medical Laboratory Technology

B.A., B.S., Texas Woman’s University
M.H.S., Medical University of South Carolina

Brown, Stephanie
Instructor, Veterinary Technology

A.S., Tri-County Technical College
LVT (Licensed Veterinary Technician)

Burgins, Shelley L.
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Florida

C

Carrillo-Perez, Cynthia
Instructor, Spanish

B.A., University of North Carolina-Asheville
M.A., University of Tennessee

Catalfomo, Keri
Department Head, Mathematics

B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
M.A., Providence College

Cela, Valbona
Instructor, Economics

B.A., University of Tirana, Albania
M.S., Colorado State University

Chavis, Jennifer C.
Instructor, Veterinary Technology

A.S., Tri-County Technical College
B.S., M.S., Clemson University
D.V.M., Tuskegee University

Christmas, Jeffrey
Instructor, Music

B.S., Appalachian State University
M.M., The Boston Conservatory

Compton, Stanley L.
Program Coordinator, Manufacturing Management and Leadership

A.A., Spartanburg Methodist College
A.E.T., Spartanburg Technical College
B.S., Southern Wesleyan University

Corley, Gregg
Instructor, Engineering Graphics Technology and General Engineering Technology

B.S., M.S., Clemson University

Crisp-Simons, Todd
Instructor, English

B.A., Lee University
M.A., University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

Culp-Linscott, Karen
Instructor, Chemistry

B.A., West Georgia College
M.S., Clemson University

Curtis, Susan G.
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

B.S.N., Medical College of Georgia
M.S.N., Clemson University

D

DeLoache, James E.
Instructor, English
B.A., Clemson University
M.Ed., University of  South Carolina

Denz, Joanne
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

B.S.N., Villa Maria College
M.S.N., University of New York at Buffalo School of Nursing

Dermer, Peggy
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

A.A., Tri-County Technical College
B.S.N., M.S.N., Clemson University

Dickson, Sheri
Instructor, Art

B.F.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.A., Indiana University
M.S., Florida State University

Duffy, Shelby
Instructor, Chemistry

B.S., M.S., Clemson University

Dunagin, Kultida
Electronic Resources Librarian
B.A., Chulalongkorn University
M.A., California State University
M.L.I.S.,  University of South Carolina
Ph.D., University of North Texas

E

Eaton, Alexander
Instructor, History

B.S., M.A., Clemson University
G.C.D.F. Global Career Development Facilitator

Edwards, Penny
Instructor, Psychology

B.S., Lander University
M.S., University of Florida

Edwards, Scott G.
Coordinator of Instructional Activities,
Computer and Information Technology
B.S., Texas A & M University
M.B.A., St. Edwards University

Ellenberg, Robert
Program Coordinator, Industrial Electronics Technology

B.S.E.E., Clemson University

Ellenberger, Suzanne
Department Head, Science

B.S., San Jose State University
Ph.D., Oregon Health and Science University

Ellington, Julie
Coordinator of Instructional Activities, English

B.A., M.S., Clemson University

Ethridge, Tracy L.
Program Coordinator, Management

B.B.A., M.Ed., University of Georgia
M.B.A., Brenau University

Evans, Corey H.
Instructor, Spanish

A.A., A.S., Tri-County Technical College
B.A., Clemson University
M.A.T.L., University of Southern Mississippi

F

Faulling, Tonia
Instructor, Developmental Math

B.A., Clemson University

Fiori, George E.
Instructor, Computer and Information Technology

A.A.S., Burlington County College
B.S., Clemson University

Franks, Marshall
Instructor, Mechatronics Technology

A.A.S., Tri-County Technical College

Franks, Stacey D.
Instructor, Psychology

B.S., Colorado Technical University
M.A., Argosy University

Fuller, Janet S.
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

Diploma, Marion County General Hospital
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of North Carolina - Charlotte

G

Geren, Mary
Instructor, English

B.A., M.A., Clemson University

Ghobadi, Mohammad
Coordinator of Instructional Activities, Mathematics

B.S., Iran College of Science and Technology
M.S., Ph.D., Michigan State University

Gilmour, Phillip C.
Instructor, Chemistry

B.S., M.S., Penn State University
M.S., University of Pittsburgh

Gregory, Chad
Instructor, Coordinator of Instructional Activities, History

B.S., M.A., Murray State
Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Griffith, Dana F.
Instructor, Speech

B.S., M.Ed., Clemson University

H

Hanks, Mandy
Program Coordinator, Expanded Duty Dental Assisting 

A.S., Greenville Technical College
B.H.S., Medical University of South Carolina

Harp, Kimberly
Instructor, Speech

B.S., Missouri State University
M.A., University of Arkansas

Harper, Sharon
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

B.S.N., M.N., Emory University
Ph.D., Capella University

Harris, Rhonda
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

A.D.N., Greenville Technical College
B.S.N., Clemson University
M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Henry, Carol
Instructor, Practical Nursing

B.S.N., M.S.N, Clemson University

Herczogh, Bruce
Instructor, Chemistry

B.S., Virginia Military Institute
M.S., M.Ed., University of South Carolina

Heringa, Spencer
Instructor, Biology

B.S., James Madison University
M.S., Clemson University

Herndon, Justin
Program Coordinator, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology

B.S.M.E., Clemson University

Hiebel, Thomas H.
Instructor, Philosophy

B.A., Union College
M.A., Tulane University

Hudson, W. Lane
Instructor, English/Speech

B.A., University of North Carolina - Pembroke
M.S., University of Tennessee

Hulehan, Jennifer
Department Head, Comprehensive Studies

B.A., M.A., Winthrop University

Hulehan, Trent
Program Coordinator, Automotive Technology 

A.S., Bob Jones University

I

Irwin, Stephan
Instructor, Biology 

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University

J

Johnson, Brett
Instructor, English

B.A., Winthrop University
M.A., Clemson University

Johnson, Shannon
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

B.S.N., M.S.N., Clemson University
D.N.P., Medical University of South Carolina

K

Kalley, Joan
Department Head, English

B.A., M.A., Winthrop University

Kay, Polly A.
Program Coordinator, Medical Laboratory Technology

B.S., Clemson University
M.S., Medical University of South Carolina

Kilgore, Tracy
Instructor, Developmental English

B.A., M.A., East Tennessee State University

Konieczny, Suzanne
Department Head, Computer and Information Technology

B.S., M.B.A., Marshall University

L

Lawrence, Thomas O.
Department Head, Public Services

B.A., Saint Mary’s College of California
M.C.J., Boston University

Lee, Dennis
Coordinator of Instructional Activities, Biology

B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin

Little, David G.
Instructor, Biology

B.S., Presbyterian College
M.S., Clemson University

Lundkovsky, Kristen
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

A.S., Greenville Technical College
B.S.N., Clemson University
M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Luper, Angel
Program Coordinator, Accounting

B.S., M.P. Acc., Clemson University

Lynch, Gary
Instructor, Early Childhood Development

B.S., M.Ed., University of South Carolina-Upstate

M

Marshall, Gerald
Instructor, Mathematics

B.S., North Carolina State University
M.S., Florida State University
M.A., University of Alabama
Ph.D., Illinois State University

Mattison, Brenda L.
Instructor, Accounting

B.A., M.P. Acc., Clemson University

McClain, Laura M.
Program Coordinator, Medical Assisting

C.M.A., R.N., A.S.,  Piedmont Technical College

McClure, Hubert
Instructor, Mathematics

B.S., M.Ed., Clemson University

McClure, Meredith
Instructor, Early Childhood Development
B.A., Clemson University
M.Ed., Anderson University

McCracken, Jeremy
Instructor, Economics

B.S., Charleston Southern University
M.S., Clemson University

McFadden, Timeko S.
Instructor, Spanish

A.S., Greenville Technical College
B.A., Converse College
M.A., University of Georgia

McFarlin, Christopher L.
Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice and Paralegal

B.A., Arkansas State University
M.S., Indiana State University
J.D., Texas Southern University

McIntire, Dorian, PE
Program Coordinator, General Engineering Technology

B.S., Clemson University

McRae, John
Coordinator of Instructional Activities, Biology

B.S., University of Iowa
M.S., Clemson University

Miles, Wayne
Instructor, Mechatronics Technology

A.A.S., Tri-County Technical College

Moser, Scott A.
Instructor, Computer and Information Technology

B.S., Capital Institute of Technology
M.S., Hood College
Ph.D., Clemson University

N

Newton, Robert
Instructor, Criminal Justice

B.S., Charleston Southern University

Norris, John W.
Program Coordinator, Engineering Design and Machine Technology

A.S., Piedmont Technical College

O

Oliver, Mark
Instructor, CNC

A.I.T., Tri-County Technical College

Orzechowski, Amanda
Department Head, Engineering Technology

B.S., M.S., University of South Carolina

Owens, Gwendolyn B.
Instructor, Reading

B.A., Clark Atlanta University
M.Ed., Clemson University
Ed.D., South Carolina State University

P

Palmer, Donna Shannon
Department Head, Allied Health

A.S., Florence-Darlington Technical College
B.S., University of North Carolina

Parmenter, Kirk
Instructor, Biology

B.S., St. Bonaventure University
M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University

Pepper, Robin A.
Instructor, Mathematics

B.A., Simpson College
M.S., Clemson University

Phelps, Paul
Program Coordinator, Welding

A.O.T., Tri-County Technical College
AWS-Certified Welding Instructor
AWS-Certified Welding Educator

Phelps, Robin
Program Coordinator, Surgical Technology

Diploma, A.S., R.N., Tri-County Technical College

Polasek, Ashley
Instructor, English

B.A., Marist College
M.A., Clemson University

R

Reed, Alberta
Instructor, Mathematics

B.S., Illinois State University
M.S., Chicago State University

Roberson, Marla K.
Library Director

B.A., M.L.I.S, University of Oklahoma

Roberts, Amy
Instructor, Media Technology and Arts

B.A., University of South Carolina

Rutledge, Jaqueline L.
Department Head, Nursing

B.S.N., University of South Carolina
M.S.N., Clemson University

S

Saidat, Catherine
Instructor, Sociology

A.S., College of DuPage
B.S., Elmhurst College
M.S., The George Washington University

Scheck, Arthur R.
Instructor, English

B.A., M.A., William Patterson College

Sechandice, Aristide
Instructor, Sociology

B.A., M.A., St. Louis University
Ph.D., Emory University

Shook, Marylouise E,
Instructor, Spanish

B.A., Marquette University
M.A., University of Colorado

Simon, Matthew
Instructor, English

B.A., University of South Carolina - Upstate
M.A., Clemson University

Smith, Accounties LaShan
Instructor, Industrial Electronics Technology

A.O.T., A.B., Tri-County Technical College

Smith, Ember
Instructor, English

B.A., University of South Carolina - Upstate
M.A., Clemson University

Smith, Phillip S.
Instructor, Computer and Information Technology

B.B.A., M.B.A., Marshall University

Smith, Stacy
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

B.S.N., Clemson University
M.S.N., Gonzaga University

Sparace, Kathryn K.
Instructor, Biology

B.S., M.S., University of Wyoming
Ph.D., University of California - Berkley

Sparks, Katharine
Instructor, Geography

B.A., M. Phil., University of Hull, England
M.C.R.P., Ph. D., Clemson University

 

T

Talley, Ronald N.
Instructor, Industrial Electronics Technology
A. E.T., Tri-County Technical College
B.A., Dartmouth College
M.Ed., Clemson University

Terry, Bethany
Instructor, Speech

B.A., M.A., Liberty University

Thompson, Beverly
Instructor, Biology

B.S., M.S., Clemson University

Toney, Gregory T.
Instructor, Speech

B.A., Winthrop University
M.A., Auburn University

Torge, Lacey
Outreach and Social Media Librarian

B.A., New  College of Florida
M.A., M.Phil., New York University
M.L.I.S., Florida State University

Tumlin, Maria
Instructor, Spanish

A.S., Greenville Technical College
B.S., Universidad de Morelos
M.A.T.L., University of Southern Mississippi

V

Vance, Deborah
Instructor, Accounting and Management

B.S., M.B.A., Southern Wesleyan University

Vanhuss, Della M.
Department Head, Humanities
A.B., Southern Wesleyan University
M.A., University of North Carolina - Greensboro
D.A., University of North Dakota

Vernon, Julie
Program Coordinator, Practical Nursing

B.S.N., M.S.N., Clemson University

Vickery, Beverly
Program Coordinator, Administrative Office Technology

B.S., Winthrop University

Vollrath, Zachary
Instructor, Physics

B.S., Clemson University
M.S.,The University of Georgia

W

Wagenseil, Ross
Instructor, General Engineering Technology

C.E.T., Trident Technical College
B.A., Harvard University
B.S., Ph.D., Clemson University
Licensed GIS Surveyor, SC

Ward, Angela
Coordinator of Instructional Activities, Mathematics

B.S., Furman University
M.S., Emory University

Watt, Bobby
Instructor, Mechatronics Technology

A.A.S., Tri-County Technical College

Whitten, Rhonda
Instructor, Psychology

B.A., Gannon University
M.S., Ph.D. University of Georgia
M.Ed., Clemson University

Williams, Katherine Z.
Department Head, Social Sciences

B.A., Stetson University
M.Ed., University of South Carolina
M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University

Williams, Shallin
Instructor, Management

B.S., Lander University
M.B.A., Winthrop University

Winkler, Donny W.
Instructor, Physics

B.S., M.S., Clemson University

Woodall, Matthew
Instructor, Welding

A.O.T., Tri-County Technical College
AWS-Certified Welding Inspector
AWS-Certified Welding Educator

Woodson, John W. II
Program Coordinator, Media Technology and Arts

A.A., A.P.S., Tri-County Technical College
B.A., Anderson College

Wright, Cindy
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

R.N., B.S.N., Brenau University
M.S.N., Kaplan University

Wrightson, Lara
Instructor, Social Sciences

B.A., Mars Hill College
M.A., Appalachian State University
M.L.I.S., University of Alabama

Y

Yohannan, Marianne
Instructor, Biology

B.S., Erskine College
M.S., Medical University of South Carolina

Young, Tony
Instructor, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology

A.A., B.S.,  Anderson University