Project TLC (Technology Learning Community)

Project TLC (Technology Learning Community) seeks to enhance recruitment, retention and career placement of associate degree students in critical engineering technology programs by fostering a learning community of students, faculty, and student support specialists. Institute participants will form a clearly identifiable cohort who will be advised by a dedicated TLC recruiter/advisor. TLC students will study together in classes taught by TLC staff and other faculty who have been trained in TLC principles and methodology. Throughout their college program of study TLC students will be mentored by the technology recruiter/advisor and by technology faculty to ensure they make full use of available support services, including a range of workshops, short courses, and peer tutoring offered by the Tutoring and Academic Success Center; academic advisement; and career and transfer counseling services. The TLC will form a clearly identifiable learning community with program specific enrichment opportunities such as group meetings and industry tours and speakers. Upon graduation, students will be assisted in securing placement in a four -year engineering, physics or computer science program or in the workforce.