TCC will be upgrading its campus dining options on the South, NE and SE campuses.

There will be an expansion of the menu options to include hot food such as quesadillas and eggs. The current setup has cold food options.

Pamela Anglin, TCC’s chief financial officer, presented the design proposal at the June monthly board meeting.

“One of our goals is to have food service available on all of our campuses,” Anglin said.

The project is estimated to cost around $3.5 million and be completed in 2026. The construction will start at the start of 2025.

NE student Marina Maranto works three jobs and expressed frustration with the dining hall closing early.

“Our food pantry closes at five, and a lot of our other facilities on campus, where you might find snacks or food do also close around five to six,” Maranto said. “It really feels like we’re not utilizing the cafeteria to its fullest potential.”

NE student Bryan Popp said students should have an option for dining on campus.

“I think having the option to have some food or some coffee would make things incredibly convenient, especially if you have a break between classes,” Popp said. “I think it would be good to fuel up and get some food in the stomach, especially if you got a bunch of homework that you have to do. Maybe you don’t have time to make lunch. You don’t have time to make dinner or breakfast.”