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Upcoming Events
Date
Event
10/26
Pumpkin Carving
Bldg 12 Student
Center
TCL Karaoke &
Talent Show Bldg.
12 Auditorium
Blood Drive in
front of Bldg 14
10/26
10/27
11/3
In the Spotlight: Beaufort’s 300th Parade
Technology
Connections
Bldg 12 Rm. 120
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION
SGA meets on Wednesdays 11am in
Building 12, Room 104. If you are
looking to get involved in the
community and on campus, this is the
organization for you!
ROTARACT CLUB
Rotaract Club will meet on the 1st and 3rd
Tuesday of each month on the New
River Campus. The next meeting will be
on November 1st at 12:15pm in Room
125. This club is great for students
looking to network, gain professional
and personal experiences and to give
back to the community.
S.I.S.T.A.
S.I.S.T.A. is meeting on Friday, Oct. 28th
at 11:00am in Building 2, Room. 242
(Beaufort Campus). S.I.S.T.A. (Sisters
Inspired to Stimulate Teamwork & Academic Excellence) is a student organization that promotes sisterhood, well being, and success for women attending
TCL.
Student Government Association Students, TCL Staff members, Commissioner
Sheree Darien, TCL President Tom Leitzel and Mather School Alumni participated in the Beaufort Tricentennial Parade.
TCL participated in the 300th Anniversary Parade of the City of
Beaufort on Saturday, September 17, 2011. TCL students and staff
enjoyed representing the rich history the Technical College of the
Lowcountry has within the city of Beaufort and greeting the
community members along the parade route. The parade float
showcased the beginning of TCL, when it was known as the Mather
School, with the Mather School logo as well as a portrait of the
founder, Mrs. Mather.
GOSPEL CHOIR
TCL Gospel Choir will be meeting on
October 26th at 12pm in the Auditorium
of Building 12. Open to faculty, staff
and students who have an interest and
desire to sing gospel music.
If you have any questions about any of these
organizations, contact Ashley Faubion,
Campus Life Manager at
afaubion@tcl.edu.
October 2011 Issue 31
Student Affairs
Dr. Matteel Jones,
Janice Lyle,
Vice President for Student Affairs
Student Services Coordinator at
The New River Campus
Colleges and degrees earned:
A.A., Piedmont Technical College; B.A.,
Counseling and Human Services, Limestone
College; M.A., Career and Technology Education, Clemson University; Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, University of South
Carolina
My Responsibilities/Office’s
Responsibilities: I am responsible for
overseeing several functional units in division of Student Affairs that provide services
and support for TCL students at all campuses. Student Records, Financial
Aid, Student Support Services, Campus Counseling, Retention Services,
Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search, Campus Life, Disability Services
and the Career/Transfer office are all part of the Student Affairs Division. The Office of Student Affairs, located on the second floor of MacLean
Hall on the Beaufort Campus, is responsible for assisting students with general concerns, discipline matters, grievances, health claims, personnel matters, the Perkins grant and many other administrative functions.
Colleges and degrees earned:
B.S., Mathematics Education, Virginia State
University;
Master of Education, Cambridge College
My Responsibilities/Office’s
Responsibilities: The Student Services
Coordinator provides management and
oversight of the day-to-day activities in
Student Services at the New River Campus. Provides on-on-one counseling
and liaison support for students who seek disability services; advises and
counsels students who are on academic probation and/or returning from
suspension.
The Student Services Office provides intake services for new students and
serves as the primary telephone contact and walk-in support for the Student
Services area and assists prospective and matriculating students in the areas
of admissions, financial aid and other intake services
Cleo Martin,
Rodney Adams,
Director of Federal Programs
and Student Development
Functions
Director, Financial Aid and Veterans
Education Benefits, Institutional Federal Compliance
Officer Colleges and degrees earned:
Colleges and degrees earned:
A.S. Trident Technical College; B.M. Southern Wesleyan; M.S.M, Southern Wesleyan
B.A., English, Morris College; M.S.,
College Student Personnel Services
Miami University; M.A. Human Resources Webster University
My Responsibilities/Office’s Responsibilities: Federal, State and Private schol-
My Responsibilities/Office’s Responsibilities: My office oversees the
TRIO Programs (Educational Talent Search; Upward Bound, and Student
Support Services), the PILAU (Promoting Integrity Leadership, Academics
and Understanding) Program and supervises the Campus Life Manager and
the Career Services Manager. My office is also responsible for ADA services,
and it assists with Probation and Suspension and disciplinary cases.
Ashley Faubion,
Campus Life Manager
arship funding for the purpose of student
financial aid is handled in the TCL Financial Aid office. The main TCL Financial Aid office is located on the Beaufort campuses and manages the records
and funding for all TCL students. My job is to ensure that the college provides the appropriate funding to the students at TCL based on their eligibility and within the confines of complex federal, state, and local regulations.
In addition, I monitor updates from federal and state authorities to provide
regulatory updates to the executive committee.
Brad Thomas,
Registrar
Colleges and degrees earned:
Colleges and degrees earned:
B.S., Event Management, University of Central
Florida; M.A., Educational Leadership, University
of Central Florida; M.B.A., Georgia Southern
University (In Progress)
A.A., Mitchell Community College;
B.S., Psychology, Appalachian State University;
M.A., Student Development Administration, Appalachian State University
My Responsibilities/Office’s Responsibilities: My office oversees Campus Life Events,
which include Welcome Week, Spring Fling,
community service projects, blood drives, etc. I
also oversee all student organizations on campus
as well as advise the Student Government Association, Presidential Ambassadors and the up and coming Rotaract Club at the New River Campus. I
advise and mentor students on academic probation, and help with registration for these students. I also organize the Work Study Program for students
with financial need.
My Responsibilities/Office’s
Responsibilities: The Student Records
office is responsible for certifying degree completions, issuing transcripts, parking decals, and student
IDs. We are also responsible for verifying grades at the end of the
term and posting transferrable credit to students’ transcripts.
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cont. Student Affairs
Mackenzie McGrew,
Melanie Gallian,
Retention Manager
Career and Transfer Services Manager/
International Student Advisor
Colleges and degrees earned:
B.A., International Relations, American
University; Masters in Public Administration, Rutgers
My Responsibilities/Office’s
Responsibilities: I am responsible for
deciphering methods of keeping TCL students fulfilled and progressing towards the completion of their goals.
Linda Dore,
Interim PILAU Manager
Colleges and degrees earned:
B.A., Sociology with a Minor in African Studies, Hofstra University
My Responsibilities/Office’s
Responsibilities: My office is responsible
for the overall direction and leadership of
the day-to-day activities for Project PILAU.
Important Phone Numbers:
Admissions: 843-525-8207
Career Planning: 843-525-8224
Community Outreach: 843-525-8307
Financial Aid: 843-470-5961
Colleges and degrees earned: B.S., Student
Personnel & Guidance, University of South Carolina; M.A., Information Management, Webster
University; Certificate in Higher Education Leadership, University of South Carolina
My Responsibilities/Office’s Responsibilities: My office provides
opportunities to analyze your personal and/or career development potential
by preparing you for today’s job market. Career Assessment Inventories are
conducted along with Career Exploration; Goal Clarifications; Resume’ Development; Interview Techniques, etc. Assistance is available for graduates
transitioning to a four-year college or university. Each year the department
sponsors a Career Expo and Transfer Fair for students.
Catreace Brown-Baker,
Campus Counselor
Colleges and degrees earned:
B.A., Psychology & Sociology, Coker College;
M.A., Counseling, Webster University; LPC
Counselor for the State of South Carolina
My Responsibilities/Office’s
Responsibilities: I provide short-term counseling services to all current TCL students. I also
help students find needed resources in the
community, such as support groups, community
mental health, DSS and much more.
Counseling Office
Hours:
Mon., Wed. & Fri.: 8:45am-3:15pm
Thursdays: 12:30pm-3:30pm
Location:
Bldg. 12 Rm. 214
Campus Life: 843-525-8218
Appointments:
Campus Security: 843-525-8301
Please call or email Mrs. Brown-Baker at her contact
information below.
Student Records: 843-525-8272
Student Support Services: 843-525-8353
New River Student Services: 843-407-6001
Catreace S. Brown-Baker, MA, LPC
Campus Counselor
843-525-8288
cbrownbaker@tcl.edu
October 2011 Issue 31
TCL Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Scholarships!
The TCL Foundation (TCLF) is currently accepting scholarship applications for the Spring 2012 semester.
TCLF scholarships are awarded to cover the costs of tuition and books only. All students who meet the following requirements are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must:
Be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours for the semester for which they are applying.
Be registered for Spring 2012 classes by Thursday, January 5, 2012.
Have an official cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher at the time of application.
Have unmet financial need for tuition and/or books.
Complete the TCL Financial Aid Application process, including a FAFSA.
Qualified students should submit a complete scholarship application packet to the TCL Foundation, Building
6, Beaufort Campus by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2011. A complete application packet is
required for consideration.
Oysters by the Bay
The TCL Foundation will host “Oysters by the Bay” on
Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 6-10 p.m. in the TCL
Beaufort Campus parking lot overlooking the Beaufort
River. Tickets are on sale now for $25 with all proceeds
going toward creating scholarships for deserving TCL
students. The cost of admission includes all the oysters,
hot dogs and chili you can eat, as well as live music
entertainment by Bluffton’s own Jim Davidson. Beer will
be available for purchase.
The TCL Foundation welcomes student volunteers to assist
the night of the event. We are also looking for students
that would like to represent their TCL organization or
academic program at the event. If you are interested in
attending or volunteering, please contact the TCL
Foundation at 843.525.8492 or foundation@tcl.edu. For
more information visit www.tcl.edu/oysters
Interested in writing an article
for The Current? Want to submit
a photo, article topic or student
spotlight nominee? Contact
Ashley Faubion at
afaubion@tcl.edu
for more information.
If you are the first person to email Ashley with an idea or
suggestion for the newsletter, you will get a special prize!
TCL: 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. Campuses: H. Mungin Center, Varnville; New River, Bluffton;
and Beaufort at 921 Ribaut Road, P. O. Box 1288, Beaufort, SC 29901 800.768.8251
or 843.525.8211. www.tcl.edu
October 2011 Issue 31