#thankfulthursdays Im Thankful for my pet! Now that we are working from home, many of our animals are ecstatic to have their hoomans around all the time. They are so excited that they often end up trying to help with school work! Send us a selfie with your new classmate or co-worker on the TCTC social media channels! The Mood-Boosting Power of Pets: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/mood-boosting-power-of-dogs.htm Questions about #thankfulthursdays? Contact Lori Morrissette at lmorriss@tctc.edu

Open Office with Dr. DeHay- Pendleton Campus

Does Teamwork Really Make the Dream Work? "Great things in business are never done by one person; they're done by a team of people." Steve Jobs To be successful in the workplace and the classroom today, people need to be effective team members. Since teamwork and collaboration are essential skills for success in the 21st century, it is important for us to have a thorough understanding of how to be effective team players. Well explore what teamwork means, why it is important, learn the benefits we gain from working in teams, and think about the characteristics needed for an effective team. BB Collab link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/229c9eefef054fe0b453cab8f191bd52 Questions? Contact Lori Morrissette at lmorriss@tctc.edu

#fabulousfridays Lets have a study break! Take a virtual trip to any or all of these 33 national parks! https://totallythebomb.com/heres-33-national-park-tours-you-can-take-virtually-from-the-comfort-of-your-home. Tell us, where you would go on a dream vacation? Have you already been - show us your photos! Share on any of the TCTC social media channels! Questions about #fabulousfridays? Contact Lori Morrissette at lmorriss@tctc.edu

Come to the Anderson Campus on Friday, April 3, 2020. Check-in will open at 8:00 AM. Orientation will start promptly at 9:00 AM so please arrive early for check-in and orientation should be finished by 1:00 PM. To register for this group orientation session, complete the orientation registration form. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment, Admissions and Orientation Office at 864-646-1550 or orientation@tctc.edu.

THE BRIDGE TO CLEMSON PROGRAM IS BY INVITATION ONLY. Optional Bridge information sessions and campus tours are held for students who received an invitation from Clemson University to participate in the Bridge to Clemson program at Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) for the 2020-2021 academic year and would like more information to inform their decision about participating in the Program. The Bridge to Clemson information sessions include: - Overview of the program, staff and resources - TCTC campus tour - Enrollment reminders - Clemson Home (Clemson University Housing Dining) overview - A time for questions and answers - Additional optional Clemson University campus tour (http://www.clemson.edu/visit/events.html) To register for this Bridge to Clemson information session, click on the Register Icon above.

THE BRIDGE TO CLEMSON PROGRAM IS BY INVITATION ONLY. Optional Bridge information sessions and campus tours are held for students who received an invitation from Clemson University to participate in the Bridge to Clemson program at Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) for the 2020-2021 academic year and would like more information to inform their decision about participating in the Program. The Bridge to Clemson information sessions include: - Overview of the program, staff and resources - TCTC campus tour - Enrollment reminders - Clemson Home (Clemson University Housing Dining) overview - A time for questions and answers - Additional optional Clemson University campus tour (http://www.clemson.edu/visit/events.html) To register for this Bridge to Clemson information session, click on the Register Icon above.

I-BEST (Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training) is a nationally recognized workforce development program designed by Washington State community colleges and adapted for Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties by Tri-County Technical College. Local I-BEST programs are created, offered, and enhanced through collaborative partnerships between the College, School Districts, Adult Education Centers, and employers throughout the tri-county area. I-BEST Program Features: Individualized advising and educational/career planning Program completion in one semester (up to 14 weeks) Industry-recognized Training and/or Certifications Personal Success Plan Cost of tuition, fees, books, and even the parking decal covered Job placement assistance Builds skills and habits of mind for college and work success Day classes, Pendleton Campus To be considered applicants must: 17 years of age or older High school graduate (diploma or GED); near completion of GED will be considered Not currently a Tri-County student in a credit or non-credit program Meet residency requirements To sign up for an information session, please click on the link below and complete the registration form: https://www.tctc.edu/programs/transition-programs-resources/i-best/i-best-information-session-registration-form More information can also be found at www.tctc.edu/ibest

TCTC Commission Board Meeting

The Physiology of Learning: How the Body-Brain Dynamic Shapes Cognitive Performance The evidence is clear: our bodies help us learn, and doing so involves more than just that crinkly organ between our ears. How we use our bodies impacts what our minds are able to accomplish movement links to memory, sleep links to stress, creativity links to neuroplasticity, and it all links together. Well examine ways to hack the body-brain connection to boost cognitive function and increase our learning power. Monday, April 6 @ 1:20pm BB Collab Link: tba Questions about skillshops? Contact Lori Morrissette at lmorriss@tctc.edu