Graduation Means Much to Many
Thu, 16 May 2013
“I’ve worked really hard for this — to get it done in two years. I’m just really excited about graduating with all these wonderful people.” “Today means an opportunity to better myself, my family, and my community.” “I love to make my parents proud. They came here from Mexico just to give my brother, my sisters and me, a better future.” “It shows that your dreams can really come true and that’s what community college is all about.” Whether it took a couple of years or a few decades, graduation day was a special time for TCC graduates in 2013. TCC’s 45th Annual Spring Commencement recognized students eligible for degrees from summer and fall 2012 and spring 2013. A total of 5,256 students were projected to earn 6,041 degrees and certificates during this period. Of that number, 85 veterans took advantage of the opportunity to be among the first TCC graduates to wear the red, ...
TCC Recognizes Veterans at Commencement
Wed, 15 May 2013
TCC has always supported veterans and honored their sacrifices, but at this year’s Commencement Ceremony the College made an extra effort to recognize graduating veterans with a special honor cord to wear with their robes. The red-white-and-blue cords were distributed to more than 85 graduates and many faculty members who have served in the armed forces. “It feels great that we’re being recognized and that our college is behind us,” said Sedrick Tyrone Robertson, who was graduating with an Associate of Arts degree. Robertson served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Kittyhawk and USS Dubuque. Career Foreshadowing Another veteran used his experience as a Navy cook as inspiration for his career after the military. Jesse De Leon earned degrees in both culinary arts and hospitality management. De Leon said he was proud to wear the cords for his commencement. “It means the world to me,” he said. “It’s a great honor serving my ...
Commencement Goes High Tech
Tue, 14 May 2013
How did you experience this year’s graduation? Were you there in person, receiving your certificate? Were you watching a friend or family member walking across the stage? Or maybe you were one of many who followed TCC’s livestream of the event. Technology was out in full force at this year’s commencement ceremony in an effort by the Web Communications team to highlight TCC’s class of 2013. Students, families, and friends were encouraged to share their stories and pictures in real time with various social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr. As students were waiting backstage to line up, pictures of them in full regalia were posted; as students filed in, tweets were sent letting followers know the excitement had begun. “It was exciting when the first submissions started coming in,” Barbara Prellwitz, one of the Web Communications team members, said. “Last year we were just trying it out to even see ...
Vet Success and DSS Show Off New Facilities
Fri, 03 May 2013
Veterans and students served by Disability Support Services on South Campus now have a brand new place to get the resources they need while pursuing their education at Tarrant County College. The Vet Success Center and DSS recently held an Open House showing off their new facilities in SFOC. A formal opening is planned for fall 2013. “It’s a very nice facility. They did a great job setting up for the veterans,” said Vet Success Counselor Sarah Ary. “They now have access to computers so they do everything they need to register for TCC.” Having a place that allows DSS to bring their mission to life is one of the most appealing things about their new location, said DSS Coordinator Gail Walters. “This bright, new, aesthetically pleasing space will allow us to provide services to students in a manner that supports and embraces our mission which is ‘to promote equal access for students in ...
TCC and Me Showcases Draw Variety of Attendees
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
It was hard to believe. But once she saw it, there was no doubt it was just what she needed. “I needed something to motivate me into the right direction,” said Arlington resident Tanya Hill. “I’ve been waiting and procrastinating. I need to do this.” Still clinging to the ad she had ripped out of a local newspaper, Hill was one of the nearly 300 people who attended the Tarrant County College TCC & Me Community and High School Showcase at the Southeast Campus in Arlington. Early reports show that more than 1,300 people accepted the invitation to learn more about the educational opportunities at one of TCC’s five campuses. Hill, who attended college one semester in 2005, said she is ready to move past a low paying hourly wage jobs that doesn’t challenge her into a career. “I want so much more out of life.” Renee Silici, currently a student at Northwest High ...
