MLK Day Parade downtown and Day of Service in North Charleston

2020 MLK Day, Event Schedule:
8 am: Parade Lineup (Burke High School)
10 am: MLK Parade  
11:30 am-12pm: Lunch (Lunch will be provided at Habitat for Humanity Site; There is no cost for individuals participating in the Habitat for Humanity Service Project.)
12-3 pm: Habitat for Humanity Construction Site Service Project in North Charleston.
REGISTER NOW at: https://bit.ly/2rRJ8Ua
***Please register by Monday, January 6, 2020*** The Construction Site is: Joppa Way neighborhood; 2532 Celestial Court.
All volunteers must also complete a brief online volunteer application and submit a liability waiver prior to volunteering. The forms will be linked in the registration email confirmation or you can click on the links below for the forms:
Volunteer Application: https://bit.ly/2PuCFaV
Volunteer Waiver: https://bit.ly/2YTwW15

If you have any additional questions, please contact Sonya Cromwell at sonya.cromwell@tridenttech.edu.

Register Now for Spring and Summer Classes

        Don't miss the boat and leave for the holidays without signing up for your spring and summer classes! Palmer Campus Admissions, Registration and Advising staff can help you and answer questions. Stop by Suite 121 at Palmer, 66 Columbus St., downtown Charleston, or call 843-722-5568. 

Your future awaits!

Free Tuition for Spring!

Last Week of Classes Celebration at Thornley!

Palmer Campus GED Classes: Mandatory Info Session

Info Session is in Room 152 at the TTC Palmer Campus, 66 Columbus St.

Buy Your 50/50 Raffle Tickets Now!

CNA Recruitment Fair

Giving and Receiving at Thanksgiving

To sign up for the free holiday meal, you can come to the Admissions front desk
 in Suite 121 at Palmer.

Downtown Palmer Campus Eastside Celebration

Palmer Campus will take a look at the transformation of Charleston’s Eastside as part of its 2019 Spirit Week. A highlight of the week’s activities will be an art gallery opening Wednesday, Oct. 30. On display will be a series of photos by TTC photography students that show the physical transformation that has occurred in the Eastside neighborhood over the decades. The gallery opening will take place from 6-7 p.m. and is open to the public.

Transformation of the Eastside will also be the topic of Eastside Day on Friday, Nov. 1. At noon the campus will hold a panel discussion with representatives from the Eastside community, along with presentations by former TTC instructor Susan Millar Williams, co-author of “Upheaval in Charleston: Earthquake” and “Murder on the Eve of Jim Crow,” and Michele Moore, author of “The Cigar Factory: A Novel of Charleston.” Williams will present an overview of how the area has evolved since the 18^th century when it was developed as an affluent suburb known as Hampstead. Moore will speak about the history of the Cigar Factory, including information about the historic 1945 strike that gave rise to the civil rights anthem, “We Shall Overcome.”

Spirit Week is held annually to celebrate TTC students and the heritage of the Eastside community. In collaboration with TTC’s Film, Media and Visual Arts department, the Palmer Campus Spotlight Committee and the Early College High School, Palmer Campus has planned a week of student-driven activities that the community and TTC employees and students are invited to attend. All events are free. To see a list of the week’s events, click here.

Please note Gallery Opening schedule change

What: The Eastside: Then and Now in Photos Gallery Opening

When: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Trident Tech’s Downtown Palmer Campus, 66 Columbus St.,

               Library Commons Gallery, 2^nd Floor, Room 229

     Photography students at Trident Tech have completed a historic project focusing on the Eastside, and it will be on display in the Library Commons. There is a historic tradition of imaging a place and then many years later, re-photographing the same area, visually comparing the subtle and not-so-subtle differences.

After the Gallery Opening, the display will be on view for six months.

Spirit Week Kickoff and Student Welcome II

Come to TTC's Palmer Campus in downtown Charleston, 66 Columbus St., for a weeklong celebration! The week kicks off with a Welcome Back to students as the Fall 2 semester begins. It also includes a Health Expo and a College Transfer Fair, where students can meet representatives from colleges around the state and get information to continue their education after Trident. And there will be Safety Awareness, and a gallery opening of photos, historic and new. The week wraps up with Eastside Day, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the neighborhood. 

This is the 10th anniversary of Palmer Campus' Spirit Week. Don't miss it!

Veterans Day Program at TTC Thornley Campus

Note: All TTC  veterans (faculty, staff and students) are asked to submit a photograph of themselves (preferably in uniform) to be shared during this year’s program.

Pictures should be submitted to Student.Activities@tridenttech.edu by November 1, 2019.

Please include your name and department.

Future Alumni Essay Contest

Free tuition initiative extended to Spring Semester

The free tuition pilot project offered this fall has been extended for Spring Semester enrollment. Students will again have the opportunity to take classes for free if they enroll in specific in-demand career training programs. The list of eligible programs remains the same.

Students interested in attending for free must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. TTC will apply any federal and state grants first (Pell, S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance, etc.), then waive any remaining tuition, registration fees and course fees. A special webpage on the Trident Tech website outlines the steps required to receive free tuition.

Books are not covered, although some students may receive money for books depending on the type of financial aid they are awarded. Students also are responsible for digital course materials fees if they are enrolled in courses that offer digital access to course materials.

TTC Trunk or Treat for Halloween

Concert for Unity

“Harriet Tubman and Combahee River Raid” talk canceled

Harriet Tubman: Photo from Library of Congress
by photographer B.F. Powelson 

The talk by Dr. Edda Fields-Black on: "Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and the Civil War Transformation of Gullah Geechee" has been canceled. It had been set for Oct. 8 at the Palmer Campus but may be rescheduled at a later date.
  

Satisfy Your Hunger

September Schedule

Week 1: Sept 2-5

Mon: Labor Day (school off)

Tue:   Sunset Grill and Nice Ice (Italian Shaved Ice)

Wed: Sunset Grill

Thu:   Sunset Grill and Life Raft Treats (Ice Cream

 

Week 2: Sept 9-12

Mon: Taco in a Bag

Tue:   Sunset Grill

Wed: Area 51

Thu:   Sunset Grill

Week 3: Sept 16-19

Mon:  Lowcountry Creole

Tue:   Sunset Grill 

Wed: Chucktown Deli and Life Raft Treats (Ice Cream)

Thu:   Sunset Grill 

Week 4: Sept 23-26 

Mon: Sunset Grill

Tue:   Saminra’s Gyros

Wed: Lowcountry Creole and Life Raft Treats

Thu:   Sunset Grill 

Sept 30: To be announced

11:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Front of Building.

The SPOT Café is closed. Please visit the Food Trucks.

Spotlight on Fall

The lazy days of summer are behind us and it’s time to start moving ahead with your plans for the future. Fall I and Full Fall classes started Monday, Aug. 26, 2019. Fall II classes begin Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019. Here are some key dates to keep in mind:

Fall I

Classes began: Aug. 26, 2019
Drop/Add: Aug. 26-28, 2019
Last day to withdraw: Oct. 1, 2019
Classes end: Oct. 14, 2019

Full Fall

Classes began: Aug. 26, 2019
Drop/add: Aug. 26-30, 2019
Last day to withdraw: Nov. 18, 2019
Classes end: Dec. 13, 2019

Fall II

Classes begin: Oct, 23, 2019

Drop/add: Oct. 23-25, 2019
Last day to withdraw: Dec. 2, 2019
Classes end: Dec. 15, 2019

Call our Admissions office at the Palmer Campus (843-722-5568) or come in to see us at 66 Columbus St., Suite 121.

Esthetics Clinic Opens this Fall Starting Aug 29th

Want to pamper yourself on a budget? The Downtown Palmer Campus Esthetics Clinic is the place to go! Relax, reduce stress, and treat yourself to a calm, soothing environment. Trident Tech's esthetics program is proud to be a Jane Iredale and Dermalogica partnership school, which means they use the best products on the market today!  

The Esthetics Clinic at the Downtown Palmer campus in room 158 will be open Aug on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The appointment times are:

9:15 AM
10:30 AM
12:45 PM
2:00 PM 

Here is a list of services and prices that they will be offering:

Starting Aug 29th

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• Basic facial:  $20.00
• European Facial: $25.00
• Three layer/four-layer facial: $30.00
• Back facial without extractions $25.00
• Back facial with extractions $30.00

• Add-on Services

• lip treatment:  $2.00
• eye treatment: $2.00 
• paraffin wax on the hands $2.50
• paraffin wax on the feet $2.50

Starting Sept 17th these will be added to services above:

• Eyebrow wax $5.00
• Upper lip wax $5.00
• Nose wax $3.00
• Chin wax $5.00
• Back of the neck area wax $5.00
• Face (includes cheeks, forehead, chin, and upper lip) $15.00

Starting Oct 8th these will be added to services above:

• European facial including microdermabrasion $30.00
• Under arm waxing $7.00
• Half leg (from knee down) waxing $15.00

Starting Oct 28 these will be added to services above:

• Reflexology $20.00
• Any facial and/or back treatment can now include a hot stone massage $5.00

Starting Nov 28 these will be added to services above:

• Make-up application and make-overs $25.00

Please phone this state-of-the-art clinic to book your top-of-the-line esthetics service today! Call today 843-722-5505 to make your appointment. 

They will be accepting credit/debit/gift cards only.   

10% Off Ice Cream in the Bookstore!

CofC Transient Students Can Get Online Approval for TTC Courses!

Take courses at TTC to meet your College of Charleston course requirements and pay less!  CofC transient students can fill out the Coursework Elsewhere form or Senior Petition digitally, and email us a copy (from their CofC issued email account) for processing. During the "off-season" this can typically be done right away. During their busiest times (February-May) processing can take 3-5 business days. Once processed and approved, the courses will be visible on their Degree Works audit. They can then move forward with registering for courses at another institution with the Transient Permission Form. (Which can also be completed digitally and sent to the transient institution, given that institution will accept digital forms.)

New Aeronautical Training Center Set to Open in Fall 2019

Student Housing Special

Those of you looking for new housing may want to check out 930 NoMo, which is within walking distance to campus. They are having a special for individual leases in a four-bedroom suite at $869 (including utilities), which is a good deal for Downtown. We're not endorsing them, but simply sharing information.

Address: 930 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403

Phone: (843) 297-8550

Downtown Palmer News, June 10, 2019

Campus Updates

Academics: We are in our third week of summer classes, and they all seem to be going well. Keep up the good work!

Admissions: Gregory Cushing in Admission reports that a total of nine students visited the Downtown Palmer Campus for Get Help, Get Going.  All were for Fall 2019.  

Student Activities: We have a Student Activity Period on Tuesday, June 11, from 10:00-11:00. Being connected to community helps students stay in school. Please encourage students to attend one of these meetings: 

o   The Clemente Coalition will be meeting  in room 146

o   The TTC Transfer Scholars will be meeting in room 144. 

o   The Black Student Association will be meeting in room 226.

Kids College and Teens U Updates

You will be seeing some younger students on campus starting today. Kids College and Teen U have started! 

ECHS Updates

Summer school starts today with a total of 22 students on campus and 14 of those in IDS 109. 

Navigate Student app replaces Ellucian GO

Students may now download the Navigate Student app and conveniently access many Trident Tech services and resources on the go. Navigate Student replaces the college’s Ellucian GO app and is an improvement in terms of content and ease of use.

Navigate Student app complements the desktop version of Navigate. The desktop version is available to all Trident Tech students through the student portal. The mobile app provides access to many of the desktop version’s features, adding flexibility since it is available via mobile device. Some features, however, can only be accessed using the desktop version. This includes planning academic schedules and registering for classes.

The Navigate Student app includes the following:

• To-Dos—Ensures that students are ready to attend class by allowing them to check off steps needed to complete enrollment. Plus, students can create personal reminders for due dates, events, campus activities and more.
• Appointments—Allows students to schedule appointments with their Hub navigator or academic advisor.
• Study Buddies—Allows students to join a study group for one or more classes.
• Resources—Allows students to access online courses (D2L), TTC Express, the library, the Math and Writing centers, campus maps and more.
• Class Schedule—Allows students to view their class schedules, including locations and instructors.
• My Major—Allows students to explore majors, check placement test results and more.

For more information about the app and how to download it to a device, click here.

Palmer Campus News, June 3, 2019

Campus News

Just a reminder: we will be celebrating Dr. Lou’s retirement at noon tomorrow with food and fun (Western theme). So come by!

We are in our second week of summer classes. The Esthetics program has started with a new group of students who will complete their degree in December. So, if you see someone wearing the black Esthetics scrubs, say, “Welcome!”

Some of you might be interested in the Adult Continuing Ed courses offered on this campus over the summer. We have:

·         Baking and Pastry Book Camp on Saturdays 8 am to noon, June 8-29.

·         American Sign Language (ALS) on Tuesday evenings 6:00-8:00, June 18-Aug 13.

·         Sweetgrass Creations on Tuesday, 9:30-12:30 on Aug 13^th..

The Grocery Vault is open this summer. Encourage students to come by the Admissions office to set up an appointment.

Kids College and Teen U News

The Kids College and Teen U will be starting next week. You can check out the schedule here, but you will find below a general list of what is being offered next week on the Downtown Palmer Campus:

Meeting date: 06/10/2019
Classic Diner Blue Plate Specials (Ages 7-11)	Palmer Campus	06/10/2019	06/14/2019	**167 - Culinary Lab	8:30 AM	12:00 PM
Digital Photography: Focus on Your World (Ages 12-17)	Palmer Campus	06/10/2019	06/14/2019	**229F - Computer Lab	8:30 AM	12:00 PM
Pastry Boot Camp (Ages 7-11)	Palmer Campus	06/10/2019	06/14/2019	**176 Culinary Lab	8:30 AM	12:00 PM
Classic Diner Blue Plate Specials (Ages 12-17)	Palmer Campus	06/10/2019	06/14/2019	**167 - Culinary Lab	1:00 PM	4:30 PM
The Cookie Week (Ages 7-11)	Palmer Campus	06/10/2019	06/14/2019	**176 Culinary Lab	1:00 PM	4:30 PM
The Very Merry Players Theater Camp (Ages 7-11)	Palmer Campus	06/10/2019	06/14/2019	**182	1:00 PM	4:30 PM

ECHS News

The ECHS is finishing out its second year at TTC. Here is what the last week will look like for them:

·         June 3

o   First and Second Period Final Exams

o   EOC Makeups

·         June 4

o   Third and Fourth Period Exams

·         June 5

o   End of Year Award Celebrations

o   10:45 Dismissal

·         June 6

o   End of Year Barbeque and Fun Day (bring a towel, water, sunscreen, etc)

o   10:45 Dismissal

TTC Summer Camps on the Downtown Palmer Campus

TTC Summer Camps for kids and teens start next week!  Here is what we are offering on this campus for next week:

Classic Diner Blue Plate Specials (Ages 7-11)
Digital Photography: Focus on Your World (Ages 12-17)
Pastry Boot Camp (Ages 7-11)
Classic Diner Blue Plate Specials (Ages 12-17)
The Cookie Week (Ages 7-11)
The Very Merry Players Theater Camp (Ages 7-11)

Dr. Lou's Retirement Celebration

C. A. Brown Visits Early College High School

Charles A. Brown Alumni Association Inc.

On April 12, 2019, Joey Washington, President of Charles A. Brown High Alumni Association (CABHAA), along with alumni members, past students and faculty members presented a brief history of C. A. Brown High School and their memories of what is was like to be a student in that same building to the students at ECHS. The Early College High School (ECHS) within Charleston County School District (CCSD) is housed in a portion of Trident Technical College’s – Palmer Campus (formerly Charles A. Brown High School).

Over the past several months our President made the necessary preparations to gather individuals to make this day meaningful for the students. The presenters talked about their personal relationship with their alma mater. Based on the questions, the students showed great interest in learning about the similarities and differences in educating students from 1962-1982 as compared to their current educational programs.

Everyone had a great time answering questions and telling the students about our school. We hope to do this again in the near future to allow these students to know the great history of the hallways they now walk. Those present were: (Former Teachers) Gerald Mackey, Albert Goggins, David Haynes and Coach Earl Brown; and (former students) Joey Washington, Blondelle C. Gadsden, Barbara Bird,       Ret. Brig. Gen. Henry Taylor, Bernard Judge and Frankie Holmes. Vanessa L. Denny is the Principal of CCSD’s Early College High School where ECHS serves students 9^th-12^th grades and allows them to complete up to two years of college credit while earning a HS diploma. Dr. Louester A. S. Robinson is Dean of Trident Technical College and together they have allowed us to share our story and keep our Alma Mater alive.

Spring Fling Scheduled for April 4th

Palmer Campus Grocery Vault is Offering Free Cook-at-Home Easter Meals!

The Library is Celebrating Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month. Stop by the Palmer Campus Library to celebrate Women’s History Month by viewing displays that showcase the vital role of women in history. Click here for more information on Women’s History Month.

CCPL now offering mobile Wi-Fi hotspots for checkout

The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) now has mobile hotspots available for checkout. These hotspots allow Library card holders to connect their smartphone, tablet or laptop to get internet access. In order to check out a hotspot you must have a CCPL Library Card. Adult patrons must sign an Internet Acceptable Use Agreement form at a CCPL branch if they haven’t done so already. Patrons younger than 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the Internet Acceptable Use Agreement form before reserving and checking out hotspots.

For more information on CCPL’s mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, visit here or contact CCPL at 843-805-6930 or info@ccpl.org.

CofC Transfer Advisers Available April 10 on the North Charleston Campus

On Wednesday, April 10 the College of Charleston will be in the Student Resource Center (Thornley Campus 500/130) from 10:00-3:00 to meet prospective transfer students. There will be representatives from C of C's Transfer Resource Center as well as from the admissions offices of both the downtown campus and C of C North.