Patricia Loth

In this interview with Patricia Loth she discusses topics covering a large range of subject matter from the early years of the student paper The Challenge and TCC’s first computer, to the controversy surrounding TCC becoming a state-run college and what some of the past Deans and Vice Presidents were like. Other areas of discussion include the climate of the school in 1965 and 1966, work and vocational programs, landscaping, the 20th anniversary cookbook, and Work Study.

I. Work History at TCC pt. I pp. 1

II. TCC’s Climate 1965-66 pp. 2

III. Why TCC? pp. 2-3

IV. Working Part Time pp. 3

V. First Years of The Challenge pp. 3-4

VI. Role at The Challenge pp.4

VII. State Run Community College Controversy pp.4

VIII. After Leaving TCC pp. 5

IX. Main Differences Then and Now pp. 6

X. Student Union Built Child Care Facility pp. 6

XI. TCC 30 Years From Now pp. 6-7

XII. Initial Thoughts About TCC pp. 7

XIII. Educational Background pp. 7-8

XIV. Work History at TCC Pt. II pp. 8-9

XV. How TCC is affected by the People pp. 9

XVI. TCC’s First Computer pp. 9-10

XVII. TCC’s Goal and Unity in Mission pp. 10-11

XVIII. Workforce and Vocational Programs Budget Cuts pp. 11-12

XIX. Deans and Vice Presidents pp. 12-13

XX. Job Duties and Scope as Secretary pp. 13-15

XXI. A Behind the Scene Powerful Force pp. 15

XXII. Interaction With Students pp. 15-16

XXIII. Childcare Facility and Student Parents pp. 17

XXIV. Role Played in Curriculum Development and Instruction pp. 17

XXV. Changes in Programs and Courses pp. 17

XXVI. Relationship with Students and Faculty pp. 18

XXVII. Work Study Students and Jobs pp. 18-19

XXVIII. Budgeting pp. 19

XXIX. Class Scheduling pp. 19-20

XXX. 20th Anniversary Cookbook pp. 20-22

XXXI. Staying at TCC pp. 22

XXXII. Landscape Changes pp. 22-23

XXXIII. Becoming a 4 Year University pp. 23