Commission

The governing board of Midlands Technical College is the Midlands Technical College Commission. These 12 leading citizens are appointed by the governor, upon the recommendation of their respective legislative delegations, to serve as trustees for the college.

Sandra JacksonSandra J. Jackson

Richland County, Commission Chair

Board Member since: 2013

Occupation

  • Office of the Adjutant General, Resource Manager for the Construction and Facilities Management Office

Education

  • Associate of Arts from Midlands Technical College
  • BA degree from the University of South Carolina in Experimental Psychology/Social Work

Committees

  • Executive (Chair)
  • Curriculum and Faculty Relations (ex-officio)
  • Facilities and Operations (ex-officio)
  • Government Relations (ex-officio)
  • Resource Management (ex-officio)
  • Student and College Relations(ex-officio)

Katie BoldenKatie M. Bolden

Richland County

Board Member since: 2009

Occupation

Retired Businesswoman

Committees

  • Curriculum and Faculty Relations
  • Government Relations
  • Student and College Relations

Ronald BurkettRonald H. Burkett

Lexington County

Board Member since: 2002

Occupation

CPA

Education

University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 1974

Committees

  • Facilities and Operations
  • Government Relations
  • Resource Management

Picture of Michael FarrellMichael S. (Mike) Farrell

Lexington County, Commission Secretary

Board Member since: 2021

Occupation

Insurance Broker, Agency Owner Farrell Insurance Agency

Education

  • University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing, 2006
  • Midlands Technical College, Associate in Arts, 2006
  • The American College, Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow, 2012

Committees

  • Executive
  • Curriculum and Faculty Relations
  • Government Relations

Pamela HarrisonPamela S. Harrison

Richland County

Board Member since: 2011

Occupation

  • Retired Educator

Education

  • University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Science in Education, 1975
  • University of South Carolina, Master of Education, 1982

Committees

  • Curriculum and Faculty Relations (chair)
  • Government Relations
  • Student and College Relations

Paula HitePaula A. Hite

Lexington County, Commission Vice Chair

Board Member since: 2016

Occupation

  • Retired Nurse
  • Homemaker/Volunteer

Education

  • Rio Hondo College, Whittier, California, Associate Degree in Nursing, 1973
  • University of South Carolina, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, 1988

Committees

  • Executive (Vice Chair)
  • Facilities and Operations (Chair)
  • Resource Management

Margaret HolmesMargaret U. Holmes

Fairfield County

Board Member since: 2015

Occupation

  • Retired Federal Records Officer, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Education

  • Management Analysis Certificate-National Archives
  • Forms Analysis & Design Certificate-General Services Administration
  • Elements of Management Analysis Certificate-US Civil Service Commission

Committees

  • Facilities and Operations
  • Resource Management
  • Student and College Relations

Randall JacksonRandall “Mack” Jackson

Richland County

Board Member since: 2009

Occupation 

Pastor and Businessman

Education

  • Benedict College, Bachelor of Arts, 1984
  • University of South Carolina, Master of Education, 1988
  • Doctorate of Ministries, Columbia International University, 2021

Committees

  • Student and College Relations (chair)
  • Curriculum and Faculty Relations
  • Resource Management

John KnottsJohn M. Knotts, Jr.

Lexington County

Board Member since: 2019

Occupation

  • Member of the SC Senate - 23rd District (2002-2012)
  • Member of the SC House of Representatives - 88th District (1994-2002)
  • Retired Law Enforcement

Education

  • University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Arts, 1981
  • FBI Academy, 1977
  • Midlands Technical College, Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, 1975
  • Palmer College, Associate Degree in Police Administration, 1973

Committees

  • Government Relations (chair)
  • Facilities and Operations
  • Student and College Relations

Garry PowersGeorge P. “Garry” Powers

Richland County

Board Member since: 2009

Occupation

Retired, former Economic Development Consultant

Education

  • University of Houston, Bachelor of Arts, 1977
  • University of South Carolina, Masters of Science-Business Administration, 1984

Committees

  • Curriculum and Faculty Relations
  • Facilities and Operations
  • Resource Management
  • Student and College Relations

Todd SeaseL. Todd Sease

Lexington County, Commission Past-Chair

Board Member since: 2009

Occupation

Architect

Education

Clemson University College of Architecture, Bachelor of Science, 1985

Committees

  • Executive (Past Chair)
  • Curriculum and Faculty Relations
  • Facilities and Operations

Diane SumpterDiane E. Sumpter

Richland County, Commission Treasurer

Board Member since: 2010

Occupation

Businesswoman

Education

  • University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Arts English, 1976
  • University of South Carolina, Master of Social Work, 1986

Committees

  • Executive (Treasurer)
  • Resource Management (chair)
  • Government Relations

MTC Commission Meeting Schedule

View 2023-24 MTC Commission Meeting Schedule

MTC COMMISSION MEETING AGENDAS

April 30, 2024
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April 29, 2024
View Resource Management Committee Agenda

April 25, 2024
View Facilities and Operations Committee Agenda

April 17, 2024
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April 17, 2024
View Executive Committee Agenda

April 10, 2024
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April 4, 2024
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March 21, 2024
View Student and College Relations Committee Agenda

March 15, 2024 @ 7:30 a.m.
Airport Campus, Academic Center, Room 143
View Budget Workshop Agenda

February 21, 2024
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February 1, 2024
View College Curriculum and Faculty Relations Committee Agenda

November 15, 2023
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November 7, 2023
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November 7, 2023
View Resource Management and Facilities & Operations Committees Agenda

October 18, 2023
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October 5, 2023
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October 5, 2023
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October 3, 2023
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September 20, 2023
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September 14, 2023
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September 7, 2023
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August 29, 2023
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August 10, 2023
View Summer Workshop Agenda

July 19, 2023
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June 7, 2023
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June 1, 2023
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May 18, 2023
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April 28, 2023
Budget Workshop Agenda

May 10, 2023
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