Adapting to a New World
ECPI University Students Succeed in Remote Learning Environment For most, the word Coronavirus was not even in their vocabulary a short time ago. Now, it is about the only thing people talk about. Major sectors of…
Spring 2020
Students Embrace Remote Learning
While most everyone misses seeing their instructors and fellow students, remote learning does have its positive qualities. Just ask students at ECPI University’s Columbia campus….
Focus on Faculty
Name: Tim Hampton (Tham) Title/Department/Campus: Biology Instructor / General Education / Columbia Education: BS/Biology/Wofford College, MSPH / Environmental Toxicology / University of South Carolina School of Public Health, MS /…
Making Their Mark
Ainslie O’Rourke, a graduate of Culinary Institute of Virginia’s (CIV) Bakery & Pastry program, was recently featured on the cover of Williamsburg’s Next Door Neighbors magazine. After working…
Military Spotlight
Retired Sailor Continues to Serve Otelo Rodriguez spent more than 20 years in the service of his country. Though retired from the Navy, he still felt…
Online to On-the-Job
Electronics Engineering Technology Graduate Kathleen Tiaga in her Own Words When I was in high school, I wanted to be a nurse. I had my…
Students Prove Resilient in Face of Pandemic
Charlotte Medical Assistant Student Stephanie Ochoa At the Charlotte campus, a real spirit of teamwork has guided the response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The creativity and encouragement of the faculty, and the…
Pursuing Degree from a Hospital Bed
Columbia Cybersecurity Student Keeps Moving Forward, Despite Coronavirus It usually takes a few terms before faculty members can gauge a new student’s level of commitment. Not so with Terrance Beaty. The Columbia…
Maintaining Structure and Expectations, Students Moving Toward Graduation
When he first learned he would be switching to a remote classroom, Greensboro student Mike Miller admits he was a bit worried, but soon realized he was in…
Faculty Bring Instincts and Expertise to New Learning Environment
When Tina Hernandez first enrolled for classes, she was full of expectations. A nursing student, she was excited about her new career path. Just being back…