As part of its ongoing commitment to student success and institutional improvement, Central Carolina Technical College has launched a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) titled Titan Up! Online Learning Unlocked, in conjunction with the SACSCOC accreditation process. This initiative focuses on strengthening online education through three strategic areas: enhancing student readiness for online learning, improving the quality of online instruction, and increasing student engagement. Titan Up! reflects CCTC’s dedication to academic excellence and innovation in digital learning.
Starting spring semester 2026:
- To take an online (D) section of certain courses, you must first complete and pass TOL 100: Orientation to Online Learning.
- You will not be able to register for these courses until TOL 100 is successfully completed.
- The TOL 100 course is self-paced and designed to prepare you for success in online learning.
The Distance Dozen
The 12 gateway courses that require completion of the TOL 100 course before a student can enroll in online sections: ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 155, BIO 101, BIO 112, BIO 210, MAT 101, MAT 102, MAT 110, MAT 120, MAT 155, CPT 101.
FAQ
- Do I have to take TOL 100?
- Yes. Beginning spring 2026, students who want to take designated (D) course sections must complete and pass TOL 100: Orientation to Online Learning first.
- Why do I need this course?
- TOL 100 helps you get familiar with the technology and skills you’ll need to succeed in online classes. It ensures you’re ready before registering for certain online courses.
- When should I take it?
- Take TOL 100 before registration for your online courses. You will not be able to register for those (D) sections until you have successfully passed TOL 100.
- How long does it take?
- TOL 100 is a short, one-time orientation. Once you complete it successfully, you will not need to take it again.
- How do I sign up?
- You can register for TOL 100 the same way you register for other classes through your CCTC student portal.
Online Learning Support Services
- Advisement and Support Center
- 803.774.3310
- asc@cctech.edu
- QEP Coordinators
- Jennifer Tyree: tyreejl@cctech.edu
- Dr. Jessica Lea: leajb@cctech.edu
- Distance Learning
- 803.774.3389 / 803.774.3343
- distance@cctech.edu
- User Support Services
- 803.778.6607; ext. 207
- support@cctech.edu
Three Core Strategies
1. Implement TOL 100 – Online Learning Course
- TOL 100, CCTC’s Mandatory Online Orientation (MOO)
- Prepares students for online learning.
- Required for all students before enrolling in a “D” section of the “Distance Dozen” courses.
2. Equip Faculty with Resources to Deliver Quality Online Instruction
- Promotes Quality Matters (QM) certification and shared best practices
- Provides professional development and assistance with designing engaging and effective digital learning experiences.
3. Leverage Technology to Boost Engagement
- Uses the CircleIn App to provide students with a virtual community to foster student connection, peer-to-peer interaction, and support.
Objectives
- 100% of online students complete TOL 100 before enrolling in a Distance Dozen course.
- 100% of online faculty achieve QM certification.
- +2% annually in course progression rates for Distance Dozen courses.
Key Metrics & Outputs
- Percent of students completing TOL 100
- Percent of faculty achieving QM certification
- Student engagement data from CircleIn
- Course progression rates in the Distance Dozen courses
- Feedback from students and faculty
Course Progression Rate
- Percent of successful students (final grade of A, B, C) out of those that enrolled in the course, i.e. those that can “progress” to the next courses within their sequence or on to graduation/completion
- benchmark > 50%
- combines course success and retention rates
