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2012-2013 College Catalog 
    
2012-2013 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administration & Faculty



Administration

State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education

Mr. Dan P. Gray   First Congressional District
Mr. W. M. Brantley Harvey, Jr.   Second Congressional District
Mr. Bettis C. Rainsford   Third Congressional District
Ms. Tammy C. Devine   Fourth Congressional District
Mr. Ralph A. “Nick” Odom, Jr.   Fifth Congressional District
Mr. Joe “Rocky” W. Pearce. Jr.   Sixth Congressional District
Mr. Robert E. Barnett   Vice Chair, At-Large Member
Ms. Gwendolyn A. Bright   At-Large Member
Mr. Montez C. Martin   Chair, At-Large Member
Vacant   At-Large Member
Dr. Mitchell M. “Mick” Zais   State Superintendent of Education, Ex-Officio
Mr. Robert M. Hitt, III   Secretary of Commerce, Ex-Officio Member
Dr. Darrell W. Staat   System President, State Board for Technical & Comprehensive Education

Tri-County Technical College Commission

Mr. William H. Hudson   Chair, Oconee County
Mr. Leon “Butch” Harris   Vice Chair, Anderson County
Mr. D. Pruitt Martin   Secretary/Treasurer, Anderson County
Mr. George N. Acker   Pickens County
Mr. W. Milton Ponder, III   Pickens County
Mr. John M. Powell   Oconee County
Mrs. Helen Rosemond-Saunders   Oconee County
Mr. Thomas F. Strange   Pickens County
Mr. J. Allard “Al” Young   Anderson County

Tri-County Technical College Administration

Dr. Ronnie L. Booth   President
Vacant   Provost, Academic Affairs
Mr. John H. Lummus   Vice President, Economic and Institutional Advancement
Mr. Gregg A. Stapleton   Vice President, Business Affairs

Tri-County Technical College Deans

Mrs. Jacquelyn C. Blakley   Business and Public Services Division
Ms. Amanda D. Blanton   Enrollment Management
Mr. Richard S. Cothran   Corporate and Community Education
Mr. Dan A. Holland   Student Development
Dr. C. Lynn Lewis   Health Education Division
Vacant   Arts and Sciences Division
Vacant   Engineering and Industrial Technology Division

Faculty

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

A

Allan, Meg
Department Head, Business Technology Instructor, Management

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

Allen, Douglas
Department Head, Industrial Technology

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

Andrew, Allison
Instructor, English

B.A., USC Upstate
M.A., Clemson University

Andrus, Sue
Reference Librarian

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

Anzur, Matthew
Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
 

Araya, Esayas Akberom
Instructor, Accounting and Management
B.A., University of Asmara-Eritrea
M.A., University of West Georgia
M.B.A., Albany State University

Attig, Sheryl
Instructor, Social Sciences
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona
M.S., Boston University

B

Baracskay, Karen B
Instructor, Biology
B.S., M.S., Cleveland State University
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University

Barnett, Andrea
Instructor, Comprehensive Studies
B.A., M.Ed., Clemson University

Bathe, Kay
Program Coordinator, Medical Assisting

C.M.A., Augusta Area Technical Institute
B.S., Columbia Southern University

Beard, Julie M
Instructor, Practical Nursing
B.S.N., Clemson University
M.S.N., Waldon University

Beattie, Jennifer
Department Head, Comprehensive Studies
B.A., M.A., Winthrop University

Bertoni, Timothy
Instructor, Sociology

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

Bindschatel, Debra
Instructor, Mathematics

B.A., University of Central Florida
M.M., University of Tennessee

Brabham, D. Scott
Instructor, Welding

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

Brady, Ashley Fowler
Instructor, 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, Cheryln
Program Coordinator, Surgical Technology

Diploma, Tri-County Technical College

Burgess, Roger
Instructor, Engineering Graphics Technology

B.S., M.S., S.C.T., Murray State University

Burgins, Shelley L.
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

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

Burrell, Amelia
Instructor, English

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

Burriss, Pattie
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

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

C

Catalfomo, Keri
Instructor, Mathematics

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

Champion, Peggy
Department Head, Veterinary Technology

B.S., D.V.M., University of Florida

Christmas, Jeff
Instructor, Music
B.S., Appalachian State University
M.M., The Boston Conservatory

Compton, Stanley L.
Department Head, Engineering Technology

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

Crisp-Simons, Todd
Instructor, English

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

Culp-Linscott, Karen
Coordinator of Instructional Activities, 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

Davis, Celeste
Instructor, English

B.A., Clemson University
M.A., University of Southern Mississippi

Dean, Jennifer
Instructor, Reading

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

DeLoache, Jim
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

Donovan, Sheryl
Coordinator of Instructional Activities, Social Sciences

A.A., Aims Community College
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Duffy, Shelby
Instructor, Chemistry

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

E

Eaton, Alex
Instructor, History

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

Edwards, Penny
Instructor, Psychology

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

Edwards, Scott G.
Instructor, Computer and Information Technology
B.S., Texas A & M University
M.B.A., St. Edwards University

Ellenberg, Robert
Instructor, 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

English, Jill
Instructor, Speech

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

Estes, Wayman
Instructor, Biology

A.A., Weatherford College
B.S.E., M.S.E., Ed.D., Arkansas State University

Ethridge, Tracy L.
Program Coordinator, Management

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

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.
Coordinator of Instructional Activities, Computer and Information Technology
Associate Degree, Burlington County College
B.S., Clemson University

Ford, Cathy M.
Program Coordinator for Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing

A.D.N., Greenville Technical College
B.S.N., University of South Carolina, Spartanburg
M.S.N., Clemson University

Fuller, Janet S.
Department Head, Nursing

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

G

Garland, Frank
Department Head, Social Sciences

B.S., University of New Hampshire
M.S., Ph.D., Colorado State University

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

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. Clemson University

Hiebel, Thomas H.
Instructor, Philosophy

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

Hoyle, Norman
Reference Librarian

B.A., University of Redlands
M.A., University of Chicago
Ph.D., Duke University

Hudson, W. Lane
Instructor, Speech/English

B.A., UNC Pembroke
M.S., University of Tennessee

J

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
Coordinator of Instructional Activities, 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

Kern, Roger
Instructor, Mathematics

B.S., Mansfield University
M.A., Trenton State College

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

Lee, Dennis
Instructor, Biology

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

Little, David G.
Instructor, Biology

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

Logan, Tony
Instructor, Machine Tool Technology

Associate Degree, Tri-County Technical College

Lollis, Lynn
Lab Coordinator, Nursing

B.S.N., Clemson University

Luper, Angel
Program Coordinator, Accounting

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

M

Marsh, Elizabeth A.
Instructor, Administrative Office Technology
B.A., Piedmont College
M.C.T.E., Clemson University

Marshall, Gerald
Department Head, Mathematics

B.S., N.C. 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

McClure, Hubert
Instructor, Mathematics

B.S., M.Ed., Clemson 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

McFall, Robin B.
Department Head, English

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

McFarlin, Christopher L.
Instructor, 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

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

Nodine, Debra
Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Development
B.S., University of Maine at Farmington
M. Ed., Southern Wesleyan University

Norcross, Amoena B.
Instructor, English

B.A., Florida Atlantic University
M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina 

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

A.S., Piedmont Technical College

O

Orzechowski, Amanda
Instructor, General Engineering Technology
B.S., M.S., University of South Carolina

P

Pepper, Robin A.
Instructor, Mathematics

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

Peter, Robert
Instructor, Economics and Political Science

B.A., M.A.I.R., University of Cincinnati

Phelps, Paul
Program Coordinator, Welding

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

Price, John
Instructor, Management

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

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, Radio and Television Broadcasting

B.A., University of South Carolina

Rutledge, Jaqueline L.
Instructor, Associate Degree 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, Art
Instructor, English

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

Schultz, Beth
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing
Associate Degree, Gulf Coast Community College
B.S.N., University of North Florida
M.S.N., Jacksonville University

Schwarz, Susan
Instructor, Chemistry

B.S., Pace University
M.S., University of North Carolina - Wilmington

Shannon, Donna
Department Head, Allied Health, Program Coordinator, Expanded Duty Dental Assisting

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

Shook, Marisa
Instructor, Spanish

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

Simon, Matthew
Instructor, English

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

Smith, Accounties LaShan
Program Coordinator, Industrial Electronics Technology

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

Smith, Ember
Instructor, English

B.A., USC Upstate M.A., Clemson University

Smith, Franklin K.
Program Coordinator, Building Construction Technology and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology

Associate Degrees, Tri-County Technical College
Diploma, Tri-County Technical College
B.S., Southern Wesleyan University

Smith, Phillip S.
Instructor, Computer and Information Technology

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

Smolen, Anna
Instructor, Biology

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

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., Clemson University

Stovall, Danny
Program Coordinator, Mechatronics Technology and Automotive Technology

Associate in Engineering Technology, Trident Technical College
Associate in Industrial Technology, Trident Technical College
B.S., Limestone College

Suber, Shallin
Instructor, Management

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

T

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

Thompson, Beverly
Instructor, Biology

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

Toney, Gregory T.
Instructor, Speech

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

Tumlin, Maria
Trinidad Instructor, Spanish

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

V

Vanhuss, Della M.
Department Head, Humanities
A.B., Southern Wesleyan University
M.A., University of North Carolina at 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

W

Wagenseil, Ross
Instructor, General Engineering Technology

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

Walker, David F.
Instructor, Machine Tool Technology

Associate Degree, Tri-County Technical College

Ward, Angela
Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., Furman University
M.S., Emory University

Williams, Christee
Coordinator of Instructional Activities, Veterinary Technology

Associate Degree, Tri-County Technical College LVT (Licensed Veterinary Technician)

Williams, Kate
Instructor, Social Sciences

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

Whitten, Rhonda
Instructor, Social Sciences

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

Winburn, Blythe H.
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina

Winkler, Donny W.
Coordinator of Instructional Activities, 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, Radio and Television Broadcasting

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

Y

Yohannan, Marianne
Instructor, Biology

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

York, Buffy
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

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

Young, Tony
Instructor, Building Construction Technology and Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditiong Technology
A.A., B.S.,  Anderson University