About the SC Association for Higher Continuing Education
The South Carolina Association for Higher Continuing Education (SCAHCE) was constitutionally organized in 1977 by continuing educators representing various institutions of higher education within the state. The major purpose of the Association is to promote and facilitate continuing education and workforce development activities within South Carolina. SCAHCE also aims to effectively and efficiently respond to the needs of students, employers, policy makers, academic institutions and all stakeholders of Higher Continuing Education in the Sate.
Our Mission
To promote continuing education in South Carolina.
To provide professional development for continuing educators in South Carolina.
To enhance cooperation among institutions and organizations in continuing education.
To provide a forum for the discussion of common concerns.
To respond to the continuing education needs of the people of South Carolina.
What We Believe In
Excellence
The Association is committed to excellence in continuing education.
Diversity
The Association recognizes the intrinsic worth of each person and the importance of a unified, diverse membership.
Cooperation
The Association believes that the synergism of cooperative endeavor is essential to success.
Innovation
The Association encourages continuous improvement and innovation to meet challenges and issues relevant to continuing education.
Meet the SCAHCE Board
Casey Woodling, Ph.D.
President Elect
Dr. Casey Woodling is Director of Academic Outreach and Continuing Education at Coastal Carolina University in the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies. In this role, Dr. Woodling oversees programs and initiatives that serve nontraditional students, transfer students, adult learners, lifelong learners, and working professionals. The Office of Continuing Studies seeks to build bridges between Coastal Carolina University and the community to provide educational programming that satisfies intellectual, professional, and workforce needs. Dr. Woodling is also a senior lecturer in Philosophy & Religious Studies at Coastal. He also has a background in international education from time as a Peace Corps Volunteer (2007-2009) and Fulbright Scholar (2016-2017) in Madagascar.
Pat Guilbaud, Ph.D., MBA
Past President
Dr. Patrick “Pat” Guilbaud currently serve as the Director of Extended Education / Summer Programs and Associate Professor at Winthrop University. DDr. Guilbaud currently leads the development and rollout of tailored academic and training programs that are focused on helping adult learners strengthen their skills and competencies for success in high demand careers both in the private and public sectors. Dr. Guilbaud’s expertise spans the fields of Human/Professional Development, Operations Management, International Business, Learning Design and Technology, Online Learning, Quality Assurance, and Program Evaluation. Dr. Guilbaud’s research is focused on technology enhanced learning, knowledge acquisition, socio-cultural interactions, and career readiness.
Maggie Honyotski
Treasurer
Maggie Honyotski is the Class Logistics Team Lead of Operations in the Corporate and Continuing Education Division at Midlands Technical College. She joined Midlands Tech in August 2019 in the registration office of Operations and in May 2021 become the Class Logistics Team Lead. She handles agreements for all six program areas in the CCE division; which includes management of the pay of adjunct instructors. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Coastal Carolina University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration at Western Governor University. Her hobbies consist of reading, spending time with family, and playing with her two dogs.
Hilary Dyer Brannon
Secretary
Hilary Dyer Brannon is the director of Continuing Education and Conferences at the University of South Carolina, where she is responsible for noncredit continuing education which includes CEU documentation, conference and event planning services and the administration of pre-university, professional education and personal enrichment programs. During her 15-year career with USC, Hilary has directed some of the most visible university-wide events including University Awards Day, Family Weekend, and New Student Convocation. She also managed the university’s undergraduate recruitment and yield campaigns, served as the primary recruiter for the top scholars programs, and traveled to more than 15 states to represent the university to prospective students. Hilary has received numerous accolades for her work in the community, including the Columbia Chamber’s Young Professional of the Year and The State’s 20 under 40. Hilary earned a Bachelor of Arts (visual communications) and a Master of Mass Communications from USC.
Celeste P. Tiller
Workforce Development, Chair
Celeste Tiller is the Vice President – Talent & Workforce Development at York County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Celeste has over 20 years of corporate and education experience beginning as a Corporate Banker and most recently completed a 7 year position as an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Winthrop University and Director of External Relations for their College of Business Administration. In her current position at the Chamber of Commerce where, Celeste brings education, business, and workforce partners together to create high-quality sustainable workforce solutions for our community. Celeste is committed to facilitate and support continuing education efforts for the purpose of meeting the workforce demands of business and industries in York County and the state of South Carolina.
Kassie Kriz
Recognition and Awards, Chair
Kassie Kriz is currently the Program Coordinator for Enterprise Zone at the South Carolina Technical College System Office. Prior to joining the SC Technical College System Office, Kassie spent over 13 years working in Economic Development & Continuing Education at Piedmont Technical College. Kassie holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Anderson University, is a graduate of Leadership Greenwood, and was recognized as one of Greenwood Chamber of Commerce’s Connect Young Professionals “Under 40 Stars” in 2016. Kassie is a Business and Employer Services Certified Professional and is also a Certified Development Dimensions International Facilitator. In addition to her work, Kassie served on the Piedmont Area Human Resource Association Board of Directors and the Upper Savannah Workforce Development Board of Directors for many years. She has a passion for higher education and a special interest in the role that it plays in South Carolina’s economic climate.
Jess Mundy
Events and Programs, Chair; Engagement Region: Lower Midlands
Vacant
Outreach and Engagement, Chair
Brenda Thompson
Communications & Partnership, Chair; Engagement Region: Upper Midlands
Vacant
Governance and State Affairs, Chair