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Faculty
R.D. Anderson's faculty draws from a sound industrial and educational experience base in preparation and delivery of course content. With 27 members, the faculty and staff represents a total of 240 years of industrial experience and 380 years of educational experience. All members of the instructional staff at R.D. Anderson are certified in either academics or a career and technology area. One teacher holds National Board Certification. Forty-one percent have advanced degrees (masters degrees or higher) with the remainder having bachelors degrees and/or Class I teacher certification. R.D. Anderson is proud to have an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence Award) master technician on staff. The faculty and staff are actively involved in both state and national organizations. Two instructors are on the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) national education committee and one instructor serves on the HOSA state board. One instructor serves as President of the South Carolina Health Science Technology Educators Division. Each occupational program and instructor is supported by an advisory committee made up of individuals from business and industry with expertise in a particular area. Typically, advisory committees consider topics such as suggested program revision, new program offerings, and equipment acquisitions. The committees are also involved with student recruitment, student placement, continuing education, financial and instructional support. R.D. Anderson instructors are encouraged to remain informed of current practices and procedures in their respective fields through college courses. |
