Leadership

South Carolina State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education Board

As one of the 16 colleges within South Carolina’s state system of technical colleges, Williamsburg Technical College is under the policy and administrative control of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education. This Board establishes policies applicable on a system-wide basis and, where necessary, administrative procedures required to implement these system-wide policies. Board members include:

Williamsburg Technical College Area Commission Board

The College is governed by an Area Commission composed of 11 members who are appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Williamsburg County Legislative Delegation. Members are appointed for staggered three-year terms. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary/Treasurer are elected annually by the Commission members. The Commission meets monthly. It sets policy for the College consistent with the policies established by the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education.

Johnny M. Gardner, Jr. Chair
Henry M. Poston, Vice Chair
S. Christine Green, Secretary-Treasurer
Harmon Cooper, Jr.
S. Lide Howell, III
James S. Stuckey, Jr.
Gertrude P. Williams

Williamsburg Technical College Administrative Officers

President – Dr. Patricia A. Lee
The President is responsible for the total program of the institution, including instruction, personnel, plant and facilities, student affairs, fiscal management and budget. His/Her role is that of the educational leader as well as the institutional chief executive officer.

Vice President for Academic Affairs – Dr. Darrin Campen
The Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs serves as the chief instructional officer at the College. He/She has responsibility for the administration of the instructional programs that lead to degrees, diplomas, and certificates.  Responsibilities include: planning, scheduling, implementing, and evaluating all academic college courses. The VP is also responsible for overseeing the library, serving as the liaison between the College and senior colleges, preparing the academic calendar and assisting in the preparation and administration of the budget for the Instruction division.

Vice President for Finance and Administration – Melissa A. Coker
The function of the Vice President for Business Affairs is to carry out the administrative fiscal requirements of the College. This includes the preparation and administration of the annual budget which is derived from a variety of fund sources. Responsibilities also include purchasing; inventory control; and proper maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment.

Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs – Paige Brown
The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs is responsible for the evaluation, development, coordination, and management of programs to support the academic affairs divisions of the college.  Responsibilities include coordination to secure, monitor, and develop faculty and adjunct faculty.  This position also coordinates all aspects of the dual enrollment program from the college, ensuring effective management.

Vice President for Student Affairs – Dr. Alexis DuBose
The Vice President for Student Affairs is responsible for the development and maintenance of a comprehensive student services program which is dedicated to the premise that students are the primary priority of the College. Responsibilities include: student records, advisement to the Student Government Association, counseling services, job placement, career planning, student activities, admissions, financial aid, and disciplinary actions.  The VP is also responsible for the supervision of the Educational Talent Search, and Upward Bound programs.

Associate Vice President for Facilities – Tyrone Thomas
The Associate Vice President for Facilities is responsible for planning, budgeting, and managing all duties relative to building, grounds, janitorial, logistical, fleet services, and construction for the College.  To include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, inventory control, inventory reconciliation, hazardous waste, employee safety, fire safety, security, emergency management, OSHA recording, floor care, landscaping, general cleaning, renovations, new construction and any administrative duties associated with facility management.

Public Information Director – Martha Burrows
The duties of the Public Information Director include: building and maintaining a productive fundraising program to enhance the facilities and opportunities of the College; serving as the liaison between the College and the Williamsburg Technical College Foundation board; planning events and conducting mailings to develop and maintain working relationships with alumni, friends and donors of the College; and performing duties as necessary to ensure that the public is kept aware of the activities of the College.

Human Resources Manager  –  Sydney Roberts
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the comprehensive HR functions of the College; leads and provides expertise in all functions of a human resources department including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, and professional development; ensures that all policies are in compliance with appropriate state and federal laws. Duties include formulating, organizing, planning, implementing and coordinating policies and procedures for the human resources department, and recommending policies and practices to senior management.

Assistant Vice President for Workforce Development and Continuing Education- Edgar Staggers
The Assistant Vice President for Workforce Development and Continuing Education organizes and conducts the non-credit education and training programs which include all courses and seminars offered that do not fall within the normal vocational and technical programs of the College. The AVP oversees special non-credit courses and programs which enhance lifelong learning. This also includes functioning as the liaison between the College and area businesses, industries, and farming communities in order to ensure the College is responsive to both the short and long term educational and training needs of this community.