Institutional Effectiveness - Technical College of the Lowcountry

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

The Technical College of the Lowcountry’s institutional effectiveness (IE) system is designed to create and sustain a culture of continuous improvement. The core functions that support this effort include strategic planning, assessment, institutional research, accreditation, and program review. Our College Vision, Mission, Goals, and Values guide these efforts. We have developed our College and Unit Strategic Plans from this robust platform. These plans are a framework to ensure a successful future for TCL. They guide decision-making and provide a foundation for our accreditation compliance with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

IE requires the entire college community to work together. I appreciate everyone’s contributions to TCL’s success.

Dr. Richard Gough, Ed.D.
President

Vision

Our vision is to elevate each student and every community we serve through transformative technology and exceptional teaching.

Mission

The Technical College of the Lowcountry’s mission is to provide accessible, high-quality academic education and workforce training to serve the needs of individuals, businesses, and industries in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties.

Goals

Cultivate an environment of accountability, communication, and growth.
Advance academic quality.
Refine and improve operational effectiveness and promote resource stewardship.
Enhance and sustain student success from application to completion.

Values

Excellence
- We value continuous quality improvement leading to true excellence in all areas of the college.

Innovation
- We value expansion and enhancement of the college’s services and educational offerings to meet the increasing and changing needs of students, employers and the communities we serve.