The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has recognized Trident Technical College for its leadership in college affordability.
The accrediting body announced the recipients of its inaugural Torch Awards Dec. 11. The new program honors member institutions for excellence in affordability, student success and post-college outcomes. Trident Technical College was named a Level I recipient in the affordability category.
The Torch Awards elevate the work of institutions that demonstrate exceptional commitment to access, quality, accountability, and measurable improvement, reflecting SACSCOC’s mission to highlight and support student-centered excellence across the region. The recipients were selected based on their strength across multiple indicators in each award category, rather than overall ranking.
“Students at our member institutions will always be at the forefront of everything we do,” SACSCOC President Dr. Stephen Pruitt said. “We’re excited to recognize the impact our member institutions make on the lives of students and their communities. The Torch Awards honor our member institutions that are not only meeting high standards but pushing themselves to do even more for their students.”
The inaugural awards spotlight institutions across three major categories derived from multiple indicators, including progress, student achievement, and affordability. The awards recognize colleges and universities of every level and size among SACSCOC’s more than 780 member institutions.