Excitement Builds

There are special events happening at TCL, among them, registration is now open for the spring semester. It’s exciting to prepare to begin another academic semester. We are always eager to welcome new students to the TCL family as we continue to serve current students.

Registration is a time when I see the excitement building. The other day, as part of a report, I counted the major initiatives on which our leaders are working, and I counted 17. They are diverse. They are all important. Any single initiative could define TCL and our sponsor counties long into the future. I get excited about progress including those initiatives where there is physical evidence as some renovation projects begin.

At this stage in the life of TCL, I can safely proclaim that we turned a corner and we’re making major strides toward substantial changes. We’re having fun – and it’s great to be busy. We are fulfilling our mission with dedicated initiatives that have an impact through the jobs that skilled students fill as they graduate from the College. That’s how it works. Students arrive. Students learn new skills and they graduate with a new knowledge base that fulfills workforce needs in our community. It all begins with that time of registration and class selection. Dozens of people are involved, and I’m honored to work with a dedicated team who places students first.

In this season of thanksgiving, I’m grateful to my colleagues and our students who give us life in our academic setting. Frankly, it’s our students who provide us the opportunity to get excited about what we do. Thanks to all for helping shape TCL and for giving us the opportunity to offer our curricula as the necessary ingredient that allows change to occur.