This is that splendid time of year when we welcome our students to the College, both new and returning. There is always a special feeling to the start of a new academic year – full of excitement in the air — and I feel it. I hope it’s catching to everyone at all campus locations. My message to students … Continue reading
There’s something traditional about summer for me. It’s my summer reading list. Summer presents a good time to catch up on reading, something I truly enjoy doing. Part of my ritual is stocking up on books that I take along on vacation. This year I purchased three hard copy books, and began my reading before the official start of vacation. … Continue reading
Do you need help in your classes? Would you like to improve your writing skills, have an essay reviewed, or get help in biology, chemistry, physics, Spanish, accounting, or statistics? Through Smarthinking Tutoring, TCL students have access to online tutors and tutoring resources. The service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. There are four main ways to connect … Continue reading
Congratulations to the TCL Class of 2011. I’m very proud of our students who persist. They are the champions and it’s a joy to celebrate with them. As we begin the summer term, we feel the pressure of an institution that has grown remarkably fast – 65 percent in the last six years – while dealing with lingering budget cuts. … Continue reading
March madness has ended. Baseball is in full swing. Several sports, including hockey and pro basketball are entrenched in their playoffs. You ask, what does that have to do with keeping promises? Well, in a bold move at the beginning of the season, Michael Jordan, the Chairman and CEO of the Charlotte Bobcats published a full page letter in … Continue reading
There are many opportunities to participate in charitable causes. I was asked to lend support to one – diabetes awareness and prevention through the American Diabetes Association. How many of you know someone with diabetes? I’m sure everyone who reads this blog knows someone who experiences some type of diabetes. Diabetes is simply your body’s inability to store … Continue reading
Is there anyone who does not have a mobile phone? I have a very good friend who uses the ringtone that speaks the word “RING” for an incoming call. The tone becomes more intense with each passing second until he answers the phone. It’s quite amusing. This is the same friend who was the first one I knew to purchase … Continue reading
Many reflect on history and heritage during the month of February with themed events including Black History Month and President’s Day. February is also an important month in the life of TCL. Each February we celebrate our heritage with a day where we reflect on the importance of our founding. There are few community and technical colleges in our nation … Continue reading
Did you ever walk out of your residence in the morning and forget to grab your PDA from the charging station? What’s your first reaction? My reaction is how fast can I make the turnaround to retrieve it. It’s gotten to the point where I’m not complete without my PDA, and isn’t that tragic? What has happened? Our expectations … Continue reading
On January 12, I had the privilege to attend and participate in the inauguration ceremony of Nikki Haley. One of the speakers who preceded Governor Haley mentioned the State’s motto. When I looked carefully, South Carolina has two mottos on its official state seal:animis opibusque parati and dum spiro spero. Translated, these slogans are “Prepared In Mind and Resources,” and “While I Breathe I Hope.” It was this … Continue reading