SC Technical College System Names New Associate Vice President for Student Services

COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Technical College System has named Dr. Eric Brown as Associate Vice President of Student Services.

Prior to this role, Brown served as Vice President for Student Affairs at Williamsburg Technical College in Kingstree, South Carolina.  At the college, he directed such functions as financial aid and veteran’s administration, student records, admissions, counseling, student activities, testing, career services, job placement, recruitment and the administration of federal grant programs.

In his new capacity, Brown will be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of system-wide policies, procedures and educational activities relating to student support services for the SC Technical College System.  He will also serve as the System’s liaison with appropriate internal and external stakeholders in all areas of student services.

Brown holds a B.A. from Clemson University, a Masters in Human Resource Development from Webster University and Ph.D. in Philosophy from Walden University.

“I am delighted that Dr. Brown has agreed to step into the role formerly held by Dr. Russ Bumba.  As our system office strives to support our colleges and mitigate risk associated with financial aid, Eric’s extensive knowledge of federal programs, human resources and financial aid uniquely qualify him for this position,” said Dr. James C. “Jimmie” Williamson, president of the SC Technical College System.  “He is a consummate professional who brings with him practical and reasoned leadership.  We are happy to have him join our team at the system office.”

SC Technical College System. The SC Technical College System is comprised of 16 technical collegeslocated strategically across the state and its statewide workforce training programs: readySC™  andApprenticeship Carolina™. The System is committed to helping increase the employability of all South Carolinians 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 well as a fast track to a rewarding career. In addition, the System’s nationally-recognized affiliate programs, designed to train or re-train employees so that companies new to South Carolina and existing businesses alike can continue to prosper and grow, help spur job growth and economic development opportunities across the state. The SC Technical College System prepares students of all ages for real work today while demonstrating a commitment to increasing the employability of all South Carolinians and ultimately enhancing the quality of life for all. www.sctechsystem.edu.