BEST DRESSED
TCL’s cybersecurity lab was recently outfitted with a custom-designed, cyber-inspired wall mural nearly 100 feet wide. The lab features 15 new high-performance computers with large curved monitors, four teaming stations with 50-inch-wide monitors for group work and an interactive white board for in-person and virtual learning. TCL offers a certificate pathway in cybersecurity and launched its associate degree program in January 2023. Plans are also in the works to add an on-campus cybercafé for more student and industry collaboration and to offer cybersecurity as a dual enrollment program to area high school students.
BEST IN CLASS
TCL’s Early Care and Education program was awarded $16,500 in November 2022 in recognition of its high-quality educational experiences for students. Given by SC Endeavors, the money will go toward improving and enhancing classes and activities within the department.
MOST INNOVATIVE
In spring 2022, TCL’s surgical technology program was the first in the state of South Carolina to receive LapSim®, an advanced simulator that uses virtual reality technology to give students a realistic way to practice laparoscopic surgery.
MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED
All 56 students in Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Nursing (2nd quarter cohort), Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology and Surgical Technology passed their respective 2022 national licensing exams, equaling a 100 percent — or perfect — pass rate.
ON THE MOVE
The Supply Chain and Logistics certificate launched in fall 2022. Created to meet the needs of the emerging Lowcountry manufacturing sector, the 18-hour program is offered fully online. Courses cover distribution, transportation operations, warehousing and materials, and inventory management.
NEWEST UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP
Lander University and TCL joined forces in the fall of 2022 to offer a transfer partnership for paralegal students. The articulation agreement allows TCL paralegal students to easily transfer their credits into Lander’s Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program and enter as juniors.
