Finalists Announced for SC Technical College System Leader

COLUMBIA, SC – May 12, 2010 – The State Board for Technical andComprehensive Education’s search committee has announced three finalistsfor the position of President/Executive Director of the SC TechnicalCollege System.  The finalists are:

Dr. Ronnie L. Booth
President
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, South Carolina

Dr. Anthony (Tony) G. Kinkel
President
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dr. Darrel W. Staat
President
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, Virginia
 
The full State Board will interview the finalists on Monday, May 17,2010.


SC Technical College System

The SC Technical College System is comprised of 16 technicalcolleges located strategically across the state and its statewideaffiliate programs: the Center for Accelerated Technology Training’sreadySC™ program, Apprenticeship Carolina™ and QuickJobs Carolina™. TheSystem is committed to helping increase the employability of all SouthCarolinians by ensuring they are fully prepared for the careers of today– and tomorrow. As the largest higher education system in the state,the System provides its students with a comprehensive education as wellas a fast track to a rewarding career. In addition, the System’snationally-recognized affiliate programs, designed to train or re-trainemployees so that companies new to South Carolina and existingbusinesses alike can continue to prosper and grow, help spur job growthand economic development opportunities across the state. The SCTechnical College System prepares students of all ages for real worktoday while demonstrating a commitment to increasing the employabilityof all South Carolinians and ultimately enhancing the quality of lifefor all.