SCC holding Public Forums to Assist Presidential Search

Friday, February 21st, 2020

Southeastern Community College will hold two public forums on March 5, 2020 as part of its presidential search process. The sessions are open to the public and will be held at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the SCC Auditorium.

Input from the sessions will assist the Presidential Search Committee and contracted search firm Association of Community Colleges Trustees (ACCT) in developing a presidential profile. Each session will include a wide-ranging discussion about the qualities, characteristics, and qualifications SCC is seeking in its next president, and opportunities and challenges facing the college in the years to comeAdditionally, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the presidential search process.

Faculty, staff, students and members of the community are encouraged to attend and participate.

In addition to the public forums, a short electronic survey has been developed to solicit feedback. Anonymous responses to the survey will also be used to inform the development of the draft Presidential Profile. Feedback to the survey must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

The Presidential Search Committee will review the confidential applications, interview semifinalist candidates and identify the final candidates to forward to the Board of Trustees for further consideration.

The Board of Trustees will interview the final candidates and select from among them. Each of the finalists will participate in open forums at SCC, in which the campus and local community will be invited to attend and participate.

Board Chair Henry Edmund says, “The appointment of SCC’s next President will shape the College’s future for years to come, and the Board is fully committed to conducting an equitable, inclusive and transparent national search”.

Members of the Presidential Search Committee are: Theresa Blanks, SCC Board of Trustees; Randy Britt, SCC Board of Trustees; Marcus Gallagher, Faculty Senate President, SCC; Jack Hooks, Chair of Search Committee and SCC Board of Trustees; Joe Hooks, SCC Board of Trustees; Gary Lanier, SCC Board of Trustees; Bill Maultsby, HR Director, SCC; Jerome McMillian, County Commissioner; Deanne Meadows, County Schools Superintendent; Emma Shaw, SCC Board of Trustees; Steve Smith, At-Large Representative; Josh Snyder, SGA President; and Marc Whichard, City Schools Superintendent.

Share This Page

Other News

From the mountains to the coast: Billy Chappell brings heating and cooling knowledge to SCC

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

Billy Chappell, a self-described hillbilly and mountain boy, is training the next generation of HVAC technicians in Columbus County as one of Southeastern Community College’s new full-time HVAC instructors. Born in Kings Mountain near Charlotte, Chappell moved around the Appalachian Mountains as a child before moving southeast and graduating from South Columbus High School in 1992.   Chappell started as a part-time instructor...

Read More

From candy factory to classroom: Shannon Hunt is SCC’s newest cosmetology instructor

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

As a young child, Lumberton native Shannon Hunt spent several years watching her mom style hair; that was her career inspiration. Fast-forward several years later and Hunt is inspiring others to obtain their goals as Southeastern Community College’s newest cosmetology instructor.  Hunt’s favorite part of being an instructor at SCC is the work environment and learning from lead instructor Eli High.   “She is always excited, a...

Read More

SCC Extends a Helping Hand: HEERF Funding to Support Your Education

Tuesday, September 19th, 2023

At Southeastern Community College, we understand that the pursuit of education can come with financial challenges. That's why we are thrilled to announce our commitment to assisting current students impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. SCC is dedicated to supporting you in achieving your educational goals, and we're excited to provide funding from the remaining HEERF resources for students enrolled in Fall 2023 classes. ...

Read More