Marshall Connor

This annual strategic plan report for Trident Technical College outlines a roadmap to excel as the community's first choice for higher education and workforce development. The plan is structured around three core pillars: enhancing student success and experience through career-guided pathways and innovative teaching; fostering innovation and technology to enhance operational efficiency and elevate student and employee experiences; and strengthening community engagement to drive regional economic development through partnerships and continuing education opportunities. The overarching vision is to empower individuals and accelerate economic growth.

This Annual Strategic Plan Report for Trident Technical College outlines the institution's strategic direction for 2023-2028, focusing on its vision to be the community's first choice for innovative higher education and workforce development. The plan is structured around three key pillars: Student Success and Experience, Innovation, and TTC Community. It aims to empower individuals, drive economic growth through collaboration, enhance operational efficiency via technology, and strengthen community engagement to support regional economic development.

Trident Technical College's Capital Funding Request outlines a strategic investment to enhance workforce training and economic growth. The college aims to address projected job growth and current facility limitations by requesting $39.2 million for fiscal year 2026-27. This funding will facilitate the renovation of three buildings, expansion of labs, and modernization with advanced technology, specifically targeting increased enrollment in defense-related programs such as industrial technology, welding and shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, transportation and logistics, homeland security, and cybersecurity, to meet the critical demand for a skilled workforce essential to South Carolina's economy and national security.

This strategic plan for Trident Technical College, covering 2023-2028 and revised in the 2024-25 academic year, focuses on three core themes: Student Success and Experience, Innovation, and TTC Community. It aims to create a student-centered experience to increase enrollment, retention, and academic success; harness innovation and technology for operational efficiency and improved experiences; and strengthen the college's role in regional economic development through community engagement and partnerships.

The strategic plan for Trident Technical College outlines its vision to be the community's first choice for innovative higher education and workforce development, empowering individuals and driving economic growth. Its mission is to educate, accelerate the economy, and inspire the future, guided by values such as integrity, student achievement, and collaboration. The plan focuses on three main themes: enhancing student success and experience through student-centered strategies, leveraging innovation and technology for operational efficiency and improved experiences, and strengthening community engagement to lead regional economic development through partnerships and continuing education.