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College Leadership
The President’s Cabinet, also referred to as the executive leadership team, is comprised of senior college administrators who serve as officers and report directly to the President. The cabinet’s primary role is to provide strategic leadership as it relates to student retention, fiscal accountability, quality instruction and services, managing growth and productivity, and leading innovation through planning and visioning. Cabinet meetings are held weekly, alternating on each of the college’s three campuses. Minutes from each cabinet meeting are provided below.
Cabinet Members
Dr. Melissa Batten
Vice President, Student Affairs
The Vice President of Student Affairs serves as the college’s Chief Student Services
Officer and is responsible for the leadership, direction, coordination and supervision
of all student related services and non-academic student activities. Specific responsibilities
of the Vice President include overseeing departments of Admissions, Enrollment Services,
Student Support and Engagement, Title III and Federal TRIO Grants.
Office: (843) 349-5228
Email: Melissa.Batten@hgtc.edu
Harold N. Hawley
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
The Vice President and Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the Departments
of Finance and Accounting, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Procurement, Capital Project
Administration, Public Safety, Maintenance, Grounds, and Custodial Services.
Office: (843) 349-5279
Email: Harold.Hawley@hgtc.edu
Lori Heafner
Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness & Development
The Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness & Development is responsible for
strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, grants administration, state and
federal reporting, and entity-wide data analysis.
Office: (843) 349-7871
Email: Lori.Heafner@hgtc.edu
Nicole Hyman
Public Relations Director
The Public Relations Director supports the President in communications and public
relations, including speech writing, presentation preparation, video production, communications
with community and legislative stakeholders, event planning and execution, and emergency
management strategy and communications.
Office: (843) 349-7820
Email: Nicole.Hyman@hgtc.edu
Terry Quaresimo
Associate Vice President for Technology Solutions
The Associate Vice President of Technology Solutions is the college’s Chief Information
Officer and is responsible for entity-wide information technology including the areas
of Technical Support Services and Administrative Information Systems.
Office: (843) 349-3664
Email: Terry.Quaresimo@hgtc.edu
Lari Roper
Marketing Director
The Marketing Director is responsible for providing insights and strategies to develop
and implement the marketing and branding for the college. Responsibilities include
identifying short-term and long-term scheduling, budget and resource needs, including
developing and managing an annual marketing budget. In addition, the Marketing department
oversees the college’s website, social media channels, photography, video production,
print publications, digital advertising, and broadcast and radio commercial development.
Office: (843) 349-3658
Email: Laura.Roper@hgtc.edu
Jacquelyne Snyder
Vice President, Human Resources
The Vice President of Human Resources provides strategic leadership and management
for the college’s human resource related functions and coordinates employee development.
The Human Resources division also oversees organizational design, performance management,
employment, employee relations, salary and benefits administration.
Office: (843) 349-5212
Email: Jacquelyne.Snyder@hgtc.edu
Dr. Jennifer Wilbanks
Executive Vice President for Academic and Workforce Development
The Executive Vice President for Academic and Workforce Development serves as the college’s Chief Academic Officer and is responsible for the leadership,
direction and supervision of all academic areas. Specific responsibilities include
oversight of academic programs, curriculum and faculty with a focus on enrollment
growth, student success, faculty resources, community relationships and economic development.
Office: (843) 349-5208
Email: Jennifer.Wilbanks@hgtc.edu
