Henry C. Giles, Jr. Named Interim President of Spartanburg Community College
January 11, 2012
SPARTANBURG, SC – January 11, 2012 – The Spartanburg CountyCommission for Technical and Community Education the governing body ofSpartanburg Community College, has named Henry C. Giles, SCC executive vicepresident of business affairs, as the interim college president effectiveFebruary 1, 2012. With the upcoming departure of current president, Dr. Para M.Jones – who accepted a position as the president of Stark State College inCanton, Ohio, in December – Giles will fill this role until a new president ischosen for the College.
“With Henry’s 40 years of experience withthe College and outstanding performance in his role as executive vice president,the Commission is confident that his appointment will ensure a seamlesstransition during the presidential search,” explains Mr. Bruce Johnson, chair ofthe SCC Commission. “Under his leadership, SCC will continue its mission ofchanging lives and building futures for our students and acting as a catalystfor economic development through innovation, collaboration and excellence ineducational programs and services.”
“I am deeply honored to bechosen by the Commission to fill the important role of leading the Collegeduring this time of transition,” said Giles. “SCC has a very dedicated facultyand staff, and together we will continue the positive momentum of successfulgrowth that Dr. Jones fostered during her time here.”
Giles hasserved as the vice president and executive vice president of business affairs atSCC for 18 years. Under his leadership, the College has never received aqualified audit from the Commission’s annual audit or completed a year whereexpenditures exceeded revenues, and the College has only received favorableaudits from the state and federal program audits. Giles was also instrumental infacilitating the successful purchase of the Evan’s Building in downtownSpartanburg – soon to be the location of the new SCC DowntownCampus.
While at SCC, Giles has also held positions as programmanager, vice president for development, and vice president for academicaffairs, providing him with a diverse and thorough understanding of Collegeoperations.
Giles earned a bachelor’s of arts degree inmathematics at Wofford College and a master of arts in teaching degree inmathematics at Converse College. He has served as Chair of the State Board forTechnical and Comprehensive Education’s Chief Business Officers Peer. Giles isalso active in the local community, having served in leadership positions onboards and committees with the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, EastSpartanburg Rotary Club, Spartanburg School District 7 School To Work,Spartanburg School District 3 Leadership Council, Healthy Smiles of Spartanburg,and Leadership Rutherfordton Board of Directors.
Registrationfor spring 2012 classes is going on now. Individuals interested in applyingto the College can contact the SCC Admissions Center at (864) 592-4800 or tollfree (866) 591-3700 or apply online at www.sccsc.edu. For a complete listing offall class schedule offerings, visit www.sccsc.edu/academics/search.aspx.
About Spartanburg CommunityCollege
Named one of the fastest-growing colleges in the nationaccording to Community College Week, SCC offers more than 100 academic programsof study including associate degrees, diplomas and certificates, plus UniversityTransfer opportunities to four-year colleges and universities. SCC providesflexible class scheduling including day, evening, weekend classes with multiplestart dates in addition to more than 100 online classes through SCCOnline.Offering the lowest tuition in the region, convenient locations, andregional/national accreditations, SCC offers educational opportunities leadingto high-growth, high-demand jobs. The SCC Corporate & Community EducationDivision provides job and career enhancement, workforce development and personalenrichment courses and training programs. For more information, visit www.sccsc.edu.
