Dr. Darren Lipscomb joins TCTC as vice president of student affairs
PRESS RELEASE
Date: February 25, 2026
Contact: lgarrett@tctc.edu
Dr. Darren Lipscomb joins TCTC as vice president of student affairs
Pendleton, SC – Dr. Darren Lipscomb has joined Tri-County Technical College as chief student services officer (CSSO) and vice president of student affairs (VPSA). He assumed his new role on February 2.
As CSSO and VPSA, Dr. Lipscomb is responsible for providing strategic leadership for all student services and programs. He oversees enrollment and retention initiatives, student engagement, and compliance with state and federal regulations. As a member of the Executive Staff, Dr. Lipscomb will play a key role in shaping institutional priorities and advancing the College’s mission.
Dr. Lipscomb has more than 15 years of higher education experience, including 11 years at Delaware Community College, where he served in roles such as academic advisor, student activities coordinator, assistant director of admissions, and director of outreach, recruitment, and enrollment services. Most recently, he served as associate vice president for enrollment management at Community College of Philadelphia. In addition, he is a veteran of the Army National Guard, where he served seven years as an intelligence analyst.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s degree in counselor education from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, an Ed.D. from Widener University, and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Temple University’s James E. Beasley School of Law.
About Tri-County Technical College
Tri-County Technical College, a public two-year community and technical college serving Anderson, Oconee and Pickens Counties in South Carolina, enrolls more than 9,000 students annually and offers more than 70 major fields of study, including computer technology, business administration, mechatronics, nursing, and university transfer programs. Tri-County boasts the highest student success rate among two-year colleges in the state and ranks in the top one percent nationally for successful student transfers to four-year colleges and universities. To learn more, visit tctc.edu.
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