The Education Professions (EP) Committee reviews, recommends, and/or proposes regulations, guidelines, and policies that relate to educator preparation, certification, alternative certification and preparation, evaluation, professional development, educator recruitment and retention.

Committee Members

• Dr. Joette C. Johnson, Chair (7th Circuit)
• Dr. Rosa T. Dingle (3rd Circuit)
• Ms. Beverly Frierson (5th Circuit)
• Mr. Richard Harrington (12th Circuit)
• Mr. Cliff Warren (14th Circuit)

Contacts for the EP Committee

• Abbey S. Duggins, Ph.D.
  Deputy Superintendent and Staff Liaison
• Tammy Brown
  Administrative Coordinator for the EP Committee

If you require Section 504 or ADA accommodations to attend or participate in this public meeting, please contact Tammy Brown.

Next Meeting:

Date: January 6, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: 849 Learning Lane, West Columbia, SC 29172

Agenda: January 6, 2026
Minutes: December 2, 2025

For Approval

• EP01: 1. National Accreditation Decision: North Greenville University—Jessica McLees, PhD, Education Associate, Office of Educator Services, Division of College, Career, and Military Readiness  
  • Attachment: North Greenville University Accreditation Report 

For Information

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