Southwest Tennessee Community College (SWTCC), after being thrust into digital disarray by a cyberattack last July 3rd, has now resumed its in-person classes. Following the debilitating incident which initially was mistaken for a server malfunction, the institution is back on its feet offering full in-person classes since Monday, as they embark on their second summer semester. Per an FAQ on the college's website, while the classes have resumed, students and staff are advised to remain patient as some technological hindrances may still persist.
As reported by FOX13 Memphis, SWTCC has acknowledged that in the wake of the cyberattack, not everything is yet back to normal. The college took to its Facebook page to express that, while working diligently to restore all systems to their full capacity, they anticipated "some delay with the start of classes for some students, faculty and staff." They ensured that the necessary support would be provided to get "you back up and running."
Acting upon the recovery, SWTCC maintained engagement with its student body via social media, as noted by Action News 5, ensuring those affected by the cyberattack are not left in the dark about the current status and the resumption of the educational process which has since been steadied.
Additional details shared by Action News 5 include an extension of the registration period for the Summer II Term courses until Friday, granting potential students additional time to enroll in the wake of the cyber incident. Furthermore, Southwest has advised students to seek assistance from the IT department if they encounter technical challenges, an echo of the lingering shadows of the ordeal that had momentarily halted the institution's operations.
