www.tridenttech.edu/ce

ENHANCEEQUIP

EXPLORE

Continuing Education

Larry K. Savidge joined Trident Technical College in 2010 as the director of public safety. He served 30 years in the U.S. Air Force as a security forces leader and retired as a chief master sergeant and earned two Bronze Star Medals. He holds a M.S. in criminal justice from Charleston Southern University and M.A. in business and

organizational security management from Webster University. He serves on the board of the S.C. Campus Law Enforcement Association.

Sharon Sellers, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, GPHR is president of SLS Consulting, an international human resources services and training firm. She is a past-president of the Tri-County HR Management Association, served on the S.C. Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) State Council and was named as one of CRBJ’s 2011 Influential

Women in Business. She holds a B.S. in psychology and a master’s in management. In addition to her consulting, she is an adjunct human resources instructor at Trident Technical College.

Dr. Greg Turpin holds a doctorate in chiropractic, bachelor’s in both theatre from the College of Charleston and human biology from Texas Chiropractic College and is certified in neuromuscular therapy (CNT) and active release technique (ART). He taught neuromuscular therapy and was dean of academic affairs, while

also having a successful practice as a licensed massage therapist. He co-authored a research paper showcased at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference.

Marianne C. Weinstein has worked in the fitness and wellness industry for 35 years. With a bachelor’s degree in physical education and a variety of professional certifications, she has held positions as CEO of the Port Chester, N.Y. YMCA, head of physical education for grades K3-12 at Pinewood Preparatory School in Summerville, S.C. and currently oversees the wellness center at Trident

Tech in addition to teaching part-time at the Summerville Family YMCA. She is married to Eric and has two children, Brielle and Dalton.

Levonia Williams, JD, SHRP is an attorney and human resources professional. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law with an emphasis in employment law and labor law-related studies and studied at Webster University for her M.A. degree in human resources development.

She is the principal and CEO of Smart HR Solutions, LLC, executive director of the nonprofit Life Reset, Inc., and serves as a consultant, trainer, speaker and presenter on issues related to human resources.

PRESENTERS

REGISTRATION

All courses take place at Trident Technical College’s Main Campus in North Charleston. Register for individual sessions at $99 per session or save and enroll in all 10 sessions for $899 using course code XBUS 650-001.

Visit www.tridenttech.edu/ce to view the current schedule of courses available and course fees. You must have your address, Social Security number and driver’s license number when you register. Corporate group registrations are also available.

In person: TTC Continuing Education Center Main Campus, Bldg. 910 2001 Mabeline Road North Charleston, S.C. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Phone: 843.574.6152

Email: ce.reg@tridenttech.edu

Online: www.tridenttech.edu/ce > Registration Information

Trident Technical College does not discriminate in admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or pregnancy.

Produced and printed by Trident Technical College. 8/15

Division of Continuing Education and Economic DevelopmentP.O. Box 118067, CE-MCharleston, SC 29423-8067

Nonprofit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDPermit No. 47Charleston, SC

Lowcountry Healthand Safety Institutes

Your Roadmap to Buildinga Prosperous Workplace

January-October 2016

Join us for quick, insightful, monthly sessions on health and safety in the workplace. These workshops are especially helpful for those small to medium-sized businesses and organizations that do not have a full-time safety director on staff that ensures the organization is compliant with the latest laws and regulations.

Health & Safety mailer.indd 1 8/11/15 2:01 PM

PRESENTERSTed K. Austin is an OSHA compliance enforcement officer with the S.C. Department of Labor and safety instructor in the S.C. Technical College System. He is past-president of the S.C. Public Risk Management Association and has served on the National Public Risk Management Association Education Committee. He

received a B.S. in computer information systems/business management from Charleston Southern University and is a SLED-certified firearms and concealed weapons permit instructor.

Lisa Burbage received her bachelor’s in business administration from the College of Charleston and M.Ed. in higher education from The University of South Carolina. She has served in various leadership capacities for the College of Charleston Alumni Board, Young Alumni Board and School of Business, and Economics Alumni Board

and is currently a board member for the Charleston School of the Arts. She completed training as an integrative health coach at Duke University and is a local real estate broker.

Skip Evans is motorcycle site coordinator for Trident Technical College’s Motorcycle Safety training. He has been a certified Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCoach since 2005. He is also a SCDMV safety officer who is trained to administer the SCDMV Skills Test which he and other trained safety officers administer on weekends at Trident Tech. He is a 1970 graduate of

The Citadel, a former U.S. Air Force pilot, a retired airline captain and a licensed tour guide in downtown Charleston.

Lisa Fought is the director of programming for the Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development. Through the years, she has held various positions in higher education management with an emphasis in enrollment management, faculty development and health care program management. She

holds a bachelor’s in applied health science from Indiana University and a master’s in adult education from Capella University. Lisa is married to Josh and has two sons.

Dr. Guy Ilagan resides in Charleston with his wife Jill and is a graduate programs faculty member at The Citadel. Guy, a licensed professional counselor, and Jill have a private counseling practice where Guy sees a few clients each year and offers training to counselors and nonprofit organizations. He received a B.S. in psychology from

the College of Charleston, M.Ed. in clinical counseling from The Citadel and Ph.D. in educational leadership from Clemson University.

Dr. Jill Ilagan lives with her husband, Guy, and their lively dog, Rosie, in Charleston. She has been in private practice in the area for the past seven years where she specializes in treating eating disorders. Since earning her doctorate in clinical psychology, she has worked at many of the local colleges in varying roles including therapist, adjunct

faculty and director of disabilities. Currently, she teaches as an adjunct in The Citadel’s Psychology – Clinical Counseling program.

Raymond A. Lloyd, an assistant chief with the Charleston Fire Department, received his associate degree in fire science from Columbia Southern University and B.S. in business from Chadwick University. He is an instructor with the National Safety Council, American Heart Association and S.C. Fire Academy and is a member

of the S.C. Firefighters’ Association, S.C. Firefighters Instructor Association, International Association of Arson Investigators and S.C. Fire Chiefs Association. Raymond is married with four children.

Jamey Mellis is one of Charleston’s leading IT, networking and security professionals. He is the President/CEO of Software Solutions and Designs, Inc. You may know him as “The Computer Guy” from Comcast and now exclusively each week on Tech Talk with Jamey Mellis, 1340 AM WCSC. Since 1992, he has been helping businesses

everywhere learn how to keep their networks and their data safe from outside influences.

JanuaryCreating a Healthy and Contented Workplace $99Presenters: Dr. Guy Ilagan, Dr. Jill Ilagan and Marianne Weinstein January is Weight Loss Awareness Month and also includes Healthy Weight Week and National Personal Trainer Awareness Day. This course includes strategies to provide, encourage and support a mentally and physically healthy work environment for your employees. Through this series of presentations, each participant will learn meaningful approaches to better understand the importance of having a healthy workforce, both mentally and physically. They will also learn and participate in activities they can take back to their employer to share with colleagues.

XBUS 651-001 Jan. 13, 2016 from 8:30 a.m.-noon

FebruaryTraining Your Organization in CPR, First Aid and AED $99Presenter: Lisa Fought February is Heart Month. Learn the concepts of providing CPR, first aid and using an AED. Each participant will gain a two-year certification through the American Heart Association after successful completion of the course. Important lifesaving techniques will be covered to utilize in the workplace as well as at home or in the community. All participants will be proficient in CPR for adults, children and infants; how to administer basic first aid; and how to effectively operate an AED on any size victim. Ensure your workforce is in good hands and prepared to save a life!

XBUS 652-001 Feb. 10, 2016 from 8:30 a.m.-noon

MarchManaging Stress in the

Workplace $99 Presenter: Lisa Burbage

This session focuses on stress reduction in the 21st century including how to reduce stress

when you can’t get away from your electronic devices. Would you like to minimize the impact of

stress, better control your reactions to it and live a healthier life? Do you want to know how to balance

your life, harness your energy and deal effectively with those around you? Are you looking for helpful

ways to cope with work and life stress in addition to achieving greater balance and meaning? Get your

answers to these questions and more at this session.

XBUS 653-001 March 16, 2016 from 8:30 a.m.-noon

AprilFostering a Safe and Compliant

Workplace $99 Presenter: Ted K. Austin (OSHA Field Agent)

Get a comprehensive overview of the issues and situations a company safety officer should know to look for to make their

workplace accident-/incident-proof. Mr. Austin is not your typical auditor and his interesting style of presentation will make for a

very informative and enjoyable morning.

XBUS 654-001 April 13, 2016 from 8:30 a.m.-noon

MayChampion a Safe Commuting Workplace $99

Presenters: Raymond Lloyd (National Safety Council) and Skip Evans (Motorcycle Safety Foundation)

May is Motorcycle Safety Month. The first part of this course covers what every driver needs to know to avoid accidents. Learn the key skills

for anticipating trouble so you can arrive safely at your destination. The second part of the session is all about being aware of motorcycle riders

and, if you have riders in your workforce, how to keep them safe. Become knowledgeable about proper bike fittings and equipment and all the other

many details involved with rider safety. Any accident while commuting is costly to your workforce.

XBUS 655-001 May 11, 2016 from 8:30 a.m.-noon

JuneMaximize Cybersecurity in the Workplace $99 Presenter: Jamey Mellis (Software Solutions and Designs)Think your online data is safe? Think again! What you don’t know about PC security really can hurt you! Most companies that are concerned with data security provide some encryption, backup and data security tools to their employees. The question is – do the employees actually know how to safeguard your sensitive data? Find out what to look for, what to teach your employees and, in general, how to safeguard your sensitive information. Learn why you’re at risk and what you can do to protect your precious personal and business data from the outside world.

XBUS 656-001 June 15, 2016 from 8:30 a.m.-noon

JulyUtilizing Effective Office Ergonomics in the Workplace $99 Presenter: Greg Turpin This session focuses on proper work technique and methods for minimizing ergonomic risk at work and at home. Awareness of our surroundings and how we interact with them can go a long way toward reducing injury, especially in the workplace. Learn ways to place furniture and equipment, effective use of break time and postural awareness to lower the incidence of personal injury. In addition, methods of therapeutic self-treatment and “the buddy system” will be addressed to facilitate increased production and raise morale on the job.

XBUS 657-001 July 13, 2016 from 8:30 a.m.-noon

AugustEnsuring a Legally Fit Workplace $99 Presenter: Levonia Williams It’s very important to understand the diverse workforce and the many laws that govern the workplace. Explore topics such as basic employment laws, employee confidentiality, harassment, discrimination, employee classification (exempt vs. nonexempt, employee vs. independent contractor) and wage, hour and overtime regulations. This course is great for professionals who need to update their knowledge and policies as well as a must-have for small business owners to stay abreast of current laws surrounding employment.

XBUS 658-001 Aug. 17, 2016 from 8:30 a.m.-noon

SeptemberPrevent Workplace Violence: Recognize, Evaluate and Respond $99Presenter: Larry K. Savidge Learn methods to recognize, evaluate and respond to risk factors related to workplace violence associated with the disgruntled employee, family member, random shooter or terrorist. Recognize – What are the responsibilities of HR? What are the names of laid-off or disgruntled workers? Evaluate – How does it happen? What are the warning signs? Communicate the latest trends to employees and lessons learned. Respond – How to respond, stay in place, run, hide and negotiate are covered.

XBUS 659-001 Sept. 14, 2016 from 8:30 a.m.-noon

OctoberEmployee Domestic Violence – Recognizing the Signs $99Presenter: Sharon Sellers S.C. ranks second in the nation for deaths due to domestic violence. It is a widely held misconception that domestic violence only happens to unemployed persons at home. In truth, it may occur to either gender, in all socioeconomic levels and it doesn’t always happen in the privacy of one’s home. What can we do as employers to try to prevent this violence from “spilling over” into the workplace? How can we identify and assist employees who may be victims of domestic violence? This session reviews the facts and offers recommendations for employers to create an action plan.

XBUS 660-001 Oct. 12, 2016 from 8:30 a.m.-noon

Lowcountry Health and Safety InstitutesYour Roadmap to Building a Prosperous Workplace

Sign up for the series and receive one session free!

Health & Safety mailer.indd 2 8/11/15 2:01 PM