Trident Technical College selects new president

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Trident Technical College has named its new president.

The Trident Technical College Area Commission announced Tuesday that it has selected Dr. Vicky Wood to serve as the college’s sixth president, taking the helm from longtime president Dr. Mary Thornley.

Wood has served as president of Washington State College of Ohio since 2017.

Trident Tech leaders say Wood has transformed the Marietta, Ohio college by enhancing community partnerships, strengthening academic programs and student support services, and increasing both the college’s foundation and financial position.

She also invested in personnel and facilities to advance student success.

“In accepting the presidency of Trident Technical College, I am honored for this opportunity to lead this highly valued, high-impact institution into the future,” said Wood. “I look forward to working with the Area Commission, TTC Foundation, and the college’s dedicated faculty and staff to increase student success, expand economic growth and prosperity, and advance Trident’s legacy of excellence.”

Trident Tech’s governing board, led by Chair Anita Zucker, started a national search for a new president after the college’s longtime president, Dr. Mary Thornley, announced her retirement in September 2023.

“It has been an honor to serve as chair of the Area Commission and the Search Committee during this important time in the life of the college,” said Zucker. “On behalf of the Area Commission, I want to thank the college’s administration, employees and students, and TTC Foundation board members, who devoted a great deal of time and energy to participate in the process by meeting with the final candidates and providing valuable feedback. With the help of the entire TTC team, I feel we have chosen the best candidate to lead the college into the future.”

More than 70 applicants were received during the search for Thorney’s replacement.