Dr. DeHay Leads Learning College 101 Session

President Dr. Galen DeHay led a session in February for Learning College (LC) 101 participants on the topic of passion and purpose.

LC 101 is sponsored by the Office of Academic Development and facilitated by Mia Tensley, faculty development liaison. LC 101 aims to provide new full-time faculty an opportunity to integrate into the TCTC culture throughout their first semester. Faculty group meetings are used to encourage faculty to implement diverse teaching and learning strategies that promote both the acquisition and application of knowledge and understanding in an attempt to foster student success in the classroom.

Dr. DeHay’s message emphasized the importance of integrating individual passion and purpose with the mission of the institution to achieve meaningful and impactful results. He encouraged attendees to reflect on their own passions and the role they play in the larger College community.

Dr. DeHay spoke about the various initiatives that the College has implemented to support its students and the community partnerships that ensure that students have access to a wide range of resources and opportunities.

In addition, he talked about the importance of faculty members’ expertise and how they contribute to the College’s academic and institutional goals.

New Faculty React to Learning College 101

JACLYN O’RORKE: “Dr. DeHay’s session on passion and purpose provided a meaningful lesson on Tri-County’s commitment to community. Dr. DeHay stated, ‘If we do the right thing for our students, we do the right thing for everyone. As we build community with our students, colleagues, and supervisors at TCTC, we must also develop community partnerships.’ Through numerous partnerships and outreach events, we can create pathways to uplift our own communities. This session reaffirmed why we do what we do at TCTC each day.”

ROSS HUGHES: “Dr. DeHay’s presentation was a source of laughter, engaging discussion, and validation that TCTC is actively committed to fulfilling its vision and mission statements. Through his passionate work, Dr. DeHay demonstrates a genuine desire to see our communities thrive and leave a lasting impact. I left his session feeling reenergized and confident that my role, as well as the entire I-BEST program, is in direct alignment with TCTC’s mission.”

STACEY SCHIFF: “During Dr. DeHay’s session, he stated, ‘Instead of approaching communities with a menu of services, we are engaging in listening sessions to better understand their needs. And instead of focusing on the student alone, we are focusing on the entire family.’ These insights can be powerful for serving the diverse range of people we work with in the technical college world. By prioritizing listening and understanding, we can better serve our communities.”

TARA VAUGHAN: “Dr. DeHay’s session gave me great insight to the driving “why” of what we do as educators. I was encouraged to see Dr. DeHay’s commitment to our students, faculty and the greater community in which we serve. It is an honor to work under a leader who is using his gifts to lead our school and community in the days to come.”