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Administrators Association

The Administrators Association:

  • Serves as a voice for the administrators and to exercise the authority of the administrators in college affairs;
  • Provides an organization to address issues affecting the college’s administrators, enabling them to contribute in a meaningful way to advancing the college’s mission and goals
  • Operates as a vehicle for regular communication among administrators, the classified staff, and the faculty;
  • Provides support for those college and campus committees that the college deems necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the college; and
  • Promotes a collegial community focused on teaching and learning

Administrator Professional Development Fund:

In an effort to support TCC administrators, professional development funds are available to assist with financial costs associated with attending and/or participating in specialized training, formal education, or advanced learning opportunities that relate to one’s profession, job responsibilities, or work environment.

The Administrator’s Association meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 9:00 am.

The Administrators Association comprises all faculty administrators and classified administrators, including those individuals serving in an “acting” or “interim ” capacity.

The Association does not include librarians and counselors or individuals who are represented by other constituent groups. Typically, the members of the Administrators Association are employed via a faculty administrative contract or the serve as “Directors” in Pay Band 6 or higher in the classified compensation system.

The Executive Committee shall be Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Immediate Past Chair, one representative from each campus, one from district office.

2024-2026 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

  • Misty Lyon (B), Chair
  • Beth Callahan (B), Vice Chair & Co-chair of Professional Development Committee
  • Jennifer Perkinson (D), Secretary
  • Steven Borden (B), Chair of Professional Development Funding Subcommittee
  • Nicole Wilson (B), Co-chair of the Professional Development Committee
  • Michele Barnes (B), Representative
  • Debra Dart (B), Representative
  • Kodi Fleming (W), Representative
  • Kia Hardy (D), Representative
  • Carolyn Phillips (N), Representative
  • Meredith Pollard (N), Representative
  • Cassandra Small (B), Representative
  • Trianne Smith (P), Representative
  • Iris Wang (D), Representative

GOVERNANCE APPOINTEES

  • Misty Lyon, President’s Advisory and Planning Council (Standing Member)
  • Beth Callahan, President’s Advisory and Planning Council (Permanent Alternative)
  • ClauDean Kizart, State Appeals Panel
  • Available Upon Request, Faculty Grievance Board

The Administrator of the Year Award is designed to recognize an administrator who has contributed to advancing the College’s mission and goals. The award will be made to an individual who has demonstrated effective leadership in support of the College’s vision and core values.

AWARD CRITERIA

The individual nominated should be a person who significantly contributes to:

  • Fosters a positive work environment and demonstrates a commitment to diversity.
  • Promotes leadership opportunities, training, and mentorship. 
  • Delivers excellence in operational performance, consistently achieving high-quality service and significantly impacting the college’s overall operations and infrastructure.
     

NOMINEES

Nominees eligible to receive the Administrators Association Administrator of the Year Award are limited to members of the Association, as described in Section III. Part A. of the Constitution.

NOMINATORS

Only current members of the Administrators Association are eligible to nominate an individual for the Administrator of the Year Award.

NOMINATION PROCESS

A call for nominations is sent to the membership. The members are then asked to choose from among the nominees.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

The recipient is recognized during the Administrator’s meeting held annually in August.

The awardee will receive funding to attend the American Association of Community College Conference.

PREVIOUS AWARD RECIPIENTS

  • 2017-2018: Ms. Diane Ryan
  • 2016-2017: Mr. John M. Morea
  • 2015-2016: Dr. Kellie Sorey
  • 2014-2015: Mr. Steve Litherland 
  • 2013-2014: Mr. Emanuel Chestnut
  • 2012-2013: Mr. John M. Morea 
  • 2011-2012: Mr. P. Randall Shannon 
  • 2010-2011: Mr. Greg P. Frank 
  • 2009-2010: Ms. Cynthia H. Hunter 
  • 2008-2009: Mr. James E. Perkinson 
  • 2007-2008: Dr. Joanne M. Diddlemeyer 
  • 2006-2007: Ms. Christine Damrose-Mahlmann 
  • 2005-2006: Mr. John L. Skrobiszewski 
  • 2004-2005: Dr. Judy B. McMillan
  • 2003-2004: Dr. Diann S. Holt

TCC understands that professional development is critical to our students’ success and we encourage you to apply for funding in order to grow your content knowledge, expand your skill set, and focus on improving our institution.

College Professional Development Funding Application