Robin A Bowers

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.

The 2023-2028 Strategic Plan for TTC is structured around three main themes: Student Achievement, Student Experience, and TTC Community. The plan includes multiple goals and action items under each theme. An annual strategic plan report is produced each spring to measure outcomes for each goal, assess the overall status of the strategic plan, and identify new action items or measurable outcomes.

The meeting will include a TTC Foundation report, review of financial and capital project reports, an open projects status report, consideration of capital project requests and a transfer funds request for TTC scholarships, discussion of governance process policies (Code of Conduct, Commission Self-Evaluation, and 2025 meeting dates), a president's report, and a potential executive session. A South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners report will also be presented.