To a Higher Degree: The light at the end of the tunnel? It isn't a train
Dr. Annesa Cheek
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I write this column to you at the end of one of the most historic, challenging, consequential and innovative times in St. Cloud Technical & Community College’s history. On May 14, the college awarded degrees and certificates to over 800 students, all of whom were resilient and focused on their goal of making a better life for themselves and their families. And they did so in the midst of a global pandemic, social strife, economic uncertainty and general anxiety.
In fact, this year, unlike almost any other for SCTCC, has been one where we have realized more about ourselves and each other in a way that has caused us to care more, do more, give more, ask more, reflect more and share more than we have in recent times. We have realized that ‘we are stronger together’ is not a cliché, but instead, it is our rallying cry. Because of the amazing dedication and skill of the faculty, staff, administration and students at SCTCC, the college – and our community – can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and that light is not the train! It is a potential for hope that we all wish for ourselves, our family and friends, our college, our community and our broader national and global society. We are getting there – together.