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Alumni Profile: Patricia Schaap, Class of 2004

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Tompkins Cortland Community College graduates often put their talents to work for their home community. Patricia Schaap is no exception, using her time at TC3 as a springboard to a career making a difference in Cortland County. 

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    December Graduates Recognized at End-of-Semester Ceremony

    Tompkins Cortland Community College celebrated those students graduating this semester with the annual December Graduates Recognition Ceremony on Friday, December 6. It was the 22nd time the College has held an event specifically to honor those graduating in December.

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    DSP Microcredential Graduates Honored

    Tompkins Cortland Community College joined with The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and The State University of New York (SUNY) on December 6 to recognize 15 students who have completed the Direct Support Professionals microcredential programs.

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    Marjolein Schat Selected for Overseas Faculty Development Seminar

    Tompkins Cortland Community College’s Marjolein Schat has been selected by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers to travel to India in January 2025.


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