Workforce and Opportunity: Leasing Business and Industry at South Central College:
Dr. George Taylor III Dean of Business and Industry-
Background-
Originally from Chattanooga, TN
Joined the US Navy in 1988 and retired in 2012
Served a Distinguished Enlisted-to-Officer Career
Doctorate: Organizational Leadership/MBA
Transitioned to Education in July 2015- Tulsa Community College: Assistant Professor/Program Manager (2015-2020), Southwest Minnesota State University: Associate Professor of Management/Director, Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (2020-2024), South Central College Dean
AWARDS- NCAA Division II- Faculty Mentor of the Year National Award
Medals- Navy-Marine Corps Commendations (3 awards) Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4 awards) ...Volunteer Service Medal
Naval District Washington Sailor of the Year.... Runner up Navy Sailor of the Year (Shore-Entire Navy) (1996)
Recognized as top 100 Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 (Entrepreneur Magazine)
Boards-
United Way- Mankato-currently
United Way- Southwest MN- past
Make-A-Difference- Memphis, TN-past
City of Marshall, MN chair
Leadership Philosophy-
Mission First, People Always
Iron Sharpens Iron Proverbs 27:17
Provide Value in the Spaces you are in
We need each other- nothing great is done alone
What's Great About SCC-
Amazing faculty and staff!
Workforce Programming- Strong Strategic Partnerships with Industry
-iMEC 3.0
-USDA Agricultural Advanced Technician (AAT) Certificate
-Partners with Manufacturing Imperative
Dean, Business and Industry:
Oversight of 22 program areas-
Manufacturing
Transportation
Building and Design
Business
Collaboration-
Industry Partners
Assess needs and create ongoing feedback loops to ensure competitive and innovative curriculum.
Workforce Development
Continuing Workforce Education
Apprenticeships and Internships
Leveraging Experiential Learning
