2008-2009 CATALOG - Tri-County Technical College

GENERAL
INFORMATION
College Overview
MESSAGE fROM THE PRESIDENT
Thank you for choosing Tri-County Technical College to be your partner in education as
you prepare for a successful, rewarding future.
At Tri-County Technical College, our students come first. Our “open door” philosophy
means we are open to you and committed to your success. Excellent instruction, small
class sizes, and a caring, committed faculty and staff are just a few of the reasons
students choose our college. Tri-County Technical College is convenient to residents of
Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties, and we are dedicated to bringing college closer
to you with our Anderson and Oconee campuses which opened in 2007. In addition, our
growing number of online courses makes pursuing your education with Tri-County
Technical College even more convenient. Our students are eligible for a number of
federal and state financial aid programs, including State lottery tuition assistance,
which makes the cost of attendance very affordable.
As you peruse the pages of this catalog, you will notice that the College’s career
programs prepare students for changing technology in the workplace of today and
tomorrow. We offer programs in university transfer, business and public services,
health education, and industrial and engineering technology. Along with a faculty
and staff who are committed to excellence, we have nearly thirty external advisory
committees to help us keep our curricula aligned with the changing workplace. These employers play a key role in helping develop
our programs. As a result, they seek out and hire Tri-County Technical College graduates. Many of our alumni have risen to top
management positions with local, national, and international corporations.
No matter your background, you will feel at home at Tri-County Technical College. While our average age is 25, our students range in age
from the teens to the sixties, and they come from diverse racial, ethnic, economic, and educational backgrounds. I invite you to visit us at
your earliest opportunity and see for yourself the outstanding facilities, programs, and services we have to offer.
Best wishes as you pursue your educational goals.
Sincerely,
Ronnie L. Booth, Ph.D. President
COLLEGE MISSION
Tri-County Technical College is a public, two-year community
college dedicated to serving as a catalyst for the economic
and lifelong development of the citizens of Anderson, Oconee,
and Pickens counties through outstanding programs and
unparalleled service. An open admissions institution with
primary focus on teaching and learning, the College serves
approximately 6,000 to 7,000 students through both on-campus
and distance learning courses. The College grants certificates,
diplomas, and associate degrees in technical, career, and
transfer programs. The College also offers certificates in
continuing education programs.
COLLEGE VISION
Tri-County Technical College will be the role model for
community college education through dedication to high
standards, a nurturing environment, community alliances, and
innovative leadership.
COLLEGE VALUES
IntegrIty—respect for the dignity, equality, and potential of
self and others in personal and professional interactions.
responsIbIlIty—accountability in personal, professional,
community, and fiscal affairs.
AccessIbIlIty—equal opportunity to advance professionally
and personally in a clean, safe, stimulating, and aesthetically
pleasing environment.
collAborAtIon—partnerships among students, faculty,
staff, and community to promote open and effective
communication, decision-making, and implementation of ideas
and processes.
leArnIng—facilitation of intellectual and technical growth
through commitment to continuous improvement and
innovation.
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