Access February 2013

A Newsletter for Friends of Albany Technical College • Winter 2013

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Albany Tech’s Radiologic Technology Program:

Accessible. Affordable. Accredited.pg. 6

Presidential Perspective pg. 3

Staff & Students’ Achievements pgs. 4-5

Center for Business Solutions pg. 8

Engineering Capstone Projects pg. 9

Faces & Places pgs. 10-11

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3Presidential PerspectiveWhat is the Albany Technical College brand? What does it mean to be a Titan? For two of the past three years, Albany Tech has been acknowledged by the Technical College System of Georgia as one of the best technical colleges in Georgia. ATC President Anthony Parker talks about why.

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Dr. Anthony O. ParkerPresident

Shirley ArmstrongVice President of Academic Affairs/Executive VP

Kathy SkatesVice President of Administrative Services

Lisandra DeJesusVice President of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management

Matt TriceVice President of Economic Development

Vicki TuckerVice President of Institutional Effectiveness

Linda CostonAssociate Vice President of Adult Education

Joe NajjarSpecial Assistant to the President

Wendy HowellDirector of Public Relations & Information

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Albany Tech welcomes new Financial Aid Director Kenneth Wilson on board; congratulates Angela Davis as its 2012 Employee-of-the-Year; and pats itself on the back for earning a spot as the Technical College System of Georgia’s three finalists for Technical College of the Year award.

Albany Technical CollegeSenior Administration

Board of Directors

Foundation Trustees

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Dougherty County Campus (229) 430-3500Randolph County Learning Center (229) 732-5280

Access is a quarterly newsletter published by the Public Relations and Information Office at

Albany Technical College. Direct inquiries to Wendy Howell at (229) 430-3816 or [email protected].

ATC does not discriminate on the basis of color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted

or mandated by law). Inquiries should be addressed to the VP of Administration, ATC, (229) 430-3524.2

Joe JamesEmerson Electrical

Cathi JonesProcter & Gamble

Suzanna MacIntoshCommunity Volunteer

Kirt PhillipsMerrill Lynch

Glenn SingfieldArtesian Contracting

Katrina BarankoMerle Norman Cosmetics

Mike ClarkInterstate

Dr. Willie AdamsRetired

Celinda DennisonSB&T Bank

C.W. GrantRetired

Lem GriffinFlint River Services

Alfredia HamptonSunTrust Bank

Ronnie HinsonMetroPower

Jim WilcoxWALB-Channel 10

Cynthia YoungBank of America

Jeanette McDowellPhoebe Putney Hospital

Baker Co. Representative:Kent SandersDougherty Co.

Representatives:

Virginia Parker, ChairCol. Stephen Mederios

Joe AustinBen Barrow

James TaylorBetty White

Calhoun Co. Representative:Neil Lowe

Clay Co. Representative:Carl Childs, Jr.

Early Co. Representative:Robert Chester

Lee Co. Representative:Jay Smith

Randolph Co. Representative:Kuanita Murphy

Terrell Co. Representative:Rhonda Gordon

8 Whether it is workforce skills, technical skills or professional development, ATC’s new Center for Business Solutions can design, develop and deliver training solutions to specifically meet the needs of an area business and within the company’s timeframe.

Albany Tech’s Radiologic Technology Program offers local clinical sites, is $500 less than other area rad tech programs and is JRCERT accredited — making it Accessible, Affordable and Accredited!

What is the Albany Technical College brand? What does it mean to be a Titan? For two of the past three years, Albany Tech has been acknowledged by the Technical College System of Georgia as one of the best technical colleges in Georgia. Along with Atlanta Technical College and Athens Technical College, we were recognized for the accomplishments of our students and our faculty on behalf of our community. The Albany Technical College brand is helpful. Our students have persevered in many cases against very large odds. Over 70 percent of our students are defined as economically disadvantaged. However, they do not show a deficit in spirit and tenacity. The typical Albany Tech student has over a 70 percent chance of graduating. Albany Tech’s graduation and retention rate is significantly above the system average. More importantly, over 95 percent of our graduates are employed in their field of study or in a related field. The Albany Tech brand is effective. Each member of our faculty has not only committed to delivering quality instruction, but continuing to always offer the best advisement to our students. Each student begins with the end in mind. Students begin work on their employment portfolio during their first semester. Each student has an advisement and tracking sheet that insures that they are exposed to their entire curriculum in the minimum time needed to graduate. The faculty is required to both teach and to evaluate work ethics in each class. We encourage employers to use work ethics grades in determining which candidates are better potential employees. Employers receive a warranty on each Albany Tech graduate that they hire. If a student cannot perform as promised, the college will re-educate the graduates in their area of deficiency at our cost. The staff at Albany Tech understands that they have a duty to support instruction and student learning. The staff also understands that the essential ingredients for a successful college are students who want to learn and faculty who are willing to facilitate learning. Everyone not directly involved in teaching and learning provides support. The Albany Technical College brand is efficient. Although we graduate more students than our peers, we do so a much lower cost. The college’s funding per FTE is the lowest in the Southwest Georgia region, lowest among our peers and lowest in the Technical College System of Georgia. Simply put, we produce highly qualified graduates with less revenue. The Albany Technical College brand is caring, effective and efficient. The brand facilitates learning in the best environment that the college can afford to

provide. The brand retains, graduates and places students at a rate above both the state

and national average. The brand recruits and retains a diverse

and qualified faculty and staff. The Albany Technical College brand encourages excellence. I am proud to be associated with students, faculty and staff who strive to be the best.

Presidentialperspective

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Dr. Anthony Parker,ATC President

Norman Barber, human resources and safety manager for American Proteins Inc., presented ATC President Dr. Anthony Parker with a check for $6,500 for the Foundation’s scholarship funds on Nov. 28 in the president’s office in the Kirkland Administration Building. Forsyth County business and civic leader Tommy Bagwell and his wife, Chantal, established the $500,000 Bagwell Family Scholarship Endowment to provide scholarships for students attending technical colleges near their family business locations.

American Proteins Donates Scholarship

New & Newsworthy

Radiologic Program Best in Region

Center for Business Solutions = Real Results

9Four Telecommunications Engineering students and one Civil Engineering student excel at their final semester capstone projects — proving they have what it takes to succeed in the workplace!

Engineering Capstone Projects Excel

Georgia Power awarded the Albany Tech Foundation a $5,000 grant from its Foundation. A check was presented to Albany Tech by local Georgia Power representative, Jay Smith, on Jan. 10. The Georgia Power grant will assist students enrolled in one of the Engineering Technology (ET) programs offered at Albany Tech. Currently, there are three ET programs offered including Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, and Telecommunications Engineering Technology. All three lead to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

Georgia Power Awards Grant to ATC

Nathaniel WilliamsSam’s Club

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3Presidential PerspectiveWhat is the Albany Technical College brand? What does it mean to be a Titan? For two of the past three years, Albany Tech has been acknowledged by the Technical College System of Georgia as one of the best technical colleges in Georgia. ATC President Anthony Parker talks about why.

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Dr. Anthony O. ParkerPresident

Shirley ArmstrongVice President of Academic Affairs/Executive VP

Kathy SkatesVice President of Administrative Services

Lisandra DeJesusVice President of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management

Matt TriceVice President of Economic Development

Vicki TuckerVice President of Institutional Effectiveness

Linda CostonAssociate Vice President of Adult Education

Joe NajjarSpecial Assistant to the President

Wendy HowellDirector of Public Relations & Information

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Albany Tech welcomes new Financial Aid Director Kenneth Wilson on board; congratulates Angela Davis as its 2012 Employee-of-the-Year; and pats itself on the back for earning a spot as the Technical College System of Georgia’s three finalists for Technical College of the Year award.

Albany Technical CollegeSenior Administration

Board of Directors

Foundation Trustees

Win

ter

2013

Dougherty County Campus (229) 430-3500Randolph County Learning Center (229) 732-5280

Access is a quarterly newsletter published by the Public Relations and Information Office at

Albany Technical College. Direct inquiries to Wendy Howell at (229) 430-3816 or [email protected].

ATC does not discriminate on the basis of color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted

or mandated by law). Inquiries should be addressed to the VP of Administration, ATC, (229) 430-3524.2

Joe JamesEmerson Electrical

Cathi JonesProcter & Gamble

Suzanna MacIntoshCommunity Volunteer

Kirt PhillipsMerrill Lynch

Glenn SingfieldArtesian Contracting

Katrina BarankoMerle Norman Cosmetics

Mike ClarkInterstate

Dr. Willie AdamsRetired

Celinda DennisonSB&T Bank

C.W. GrantRetired

Lem GriffinFlint River Services

Alfredia HamptonSunTrust Bank

Ronnie HinsonMetroPower

Jim WilcoxWALB-Channel 10

Cynthia YoungBank of America

Jeanette McDowellPhoebe Putney Hospital

Baker Co. Representative:Kent SandersDougherty Co.

Representatives:

Virginia Parker, ChairCol. Stephen Mederios

Joe AustinBen Barrow

James TaylorBetty White

Calhoun Co. Representative:Neil Lowe

Clay Co. Representative:Carl Childs, Jr.

Early Co. Representative:Robert Chester

Lee Co. Representative:Jay Smith

Randolph Co. Representative:Kuanita Murphy

Terrell Co. Representative:Rhonda Gordon

8 Whether it is workforce skills, technical skills or professional development, ATC’s new Center for Business Solutions can design, develop and deliver training solutions to specifically meet the needs of an area business and within the company’s timeframe.

Albany Tech’s Radiologic Technology Program offers local clinical sites, is $500 less than other area rad tech programs and is JRCERT accredited — making it Accessible, Affordable and Accredited!

What is the Albany Technical College brand? What does it mean to be a Titan? For two of the past three years, Albany Tech has been acknowledged by the Technical College System of Georgia as one of the best technical colleges in Georgia. Along with Atlanta Technical College and Athens Technical College, we were recognized for the accomplishments of our students and our faculty on behalf of our community. The Albany Technical College brand is helpful. Our students have persevered in many cases against very large odds. Over 70 percent of our students are defined as economically disadvantaged. However, they do not show a deficit in spirit and tenacity. The typical Albany Tech student has over a 70 percent chance of graduating. Albany Tech’s graduation and retention rate is significantly above the system average. More importantly, over 95 percent of our graduates are employed in their field of study or in a related field. The Albany Tech brand is effective. Each member of our faculty has not only committed to delivering quality instruction, but continuing to always offer the best advisement to our students. Each student begins with the end in mind. Students begin work on their employment portfolio during their first semester. Each student has an advisement and tracking sheet that insures that they are exposed to their entire curriculum in the minimum time needed to graduate. The faculty is required to both teach and to evaluate work ethics in each class. We encourage employers to use work ethics grades in determining which candidates are better potential employees. Employers receive a warranty on each Albany Tech graduate that they hire. If a student cannot perform as promised, the college will re-educate the graduates in their area of deficiency at our cost. The staff at Albany Tech understands that they have a duty to support instruction and student learning. The staff also understands that the essential ingredients for a successful college are students who want to learn and faculty who are willing to facilitate learning. Everyone not directly involved in teaching and learning provides support. The Albany Technical College brand is efficient. Although we graduate more students than our peers, we do so a much lower cost. The college’s funding per FTE is the lowest in the Southwest Georgia region, lowest among our peers and lowest in the Technical College System of Georgia. Simply put, we produce highly qualified graduates with less revenue. The Albany Technical College brand is caring, effective and efficient. The brand facilitates learning in the best environment that the college can afford to

provide. The brand retains, graduates and places students at a rate above both the state

and national average. The brand recruits and retains a diverse

and qualified faculty and staff. The Albany Technical College brand encourages excellence. I am proud to be associated with students, faculty and staff who strive to be the best.

Presidentialperspective

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Dr. Anthony Parker,ATC President

Norman Barber, human resources and safety manager for American Proteins Inc., presented ATC President Dr. Anthony Parker with a check for $6,500 for the Foundation’s scholarship funds on Nov. 28 in the president’s office in the Kirkland Administration Building. Forsyth County business and civic leader Tommy Bagwell and his wife, Chantal, established the $500,000 Bagwell Family Scholarship Endowment to provide scholarships for students attending technical colleges near their family business locations.

American Proteins Donates Scholarship

New & Newsworthy

Radiologic Program Best in Region

Center for Business Solutions = Real Results

9Four Telecommunications Engineering students and one Civil Engineering student excel at their final semester capstone projects — proving they have what it takes to succeed in the workplace!

Engineering Capstone Projects Excel

Georgia Power awarded the Albany Tech Foundation a $5,000 grant from its Foundation. A check was presented to Albany Tech by local Georgia Power representative, Jay Smith, on Jan. 10. The Georgia Power grant will assist students enrolled in one of the Engineering Technology (ET) programs offered at Albany Tech. Currently, there are three ET programs offered including Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, and Telecommunications Engineering Technology. All three lead to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

Georgia Power Awards Grant to ATC

Nathaniel WilliamsSam’s Club

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New & Newsworthy...Mr. Kenneth Wilson came on board with Albany Tech as director of Financial Aid on Jan. 2. Having worked in the financial aid arena for 17 years, Wilson is no stranger to Albany Tech. He served in the position at Albany Tech from April 2001 to August 2006. Most recently he was the director ofstudent financial aid and scholarships at Elizabeth City State University in the University of North Carolina system. Wilson holds two bachelor’s degrees (computer science technology and mathematics) from Savannah State College. He also completed graduate level coursework in public administration at Savannah State University. While employed with Elizabeth City State University, Wilson implemented and

managed Ellucian’s Banner StudentFinancial Aid module. In addition, he conducted ongoing statistical reviews and reconciliation of all financial aid programs, while managing $40 million in federal, state and institutional funds. Prior to his position with Elizabeth City State University, Wilson served as the systems analyst in the Enrollment Management office at Savannah State University. “My goals for the financial aid department at Albany Tech are to speed up the processing of student loans, reduce the default rate and simplify the verification process,” said Wilson. “This should allow staff to be more focused on counseling students and spend less time on processing paper.”

Wilson Returns as Financial Aid

Director

Davis Named 2012 Employee of the YearATC named Angela Davis, grants coordinator/compliance officer its 2012 Employee-of-the-Year. A native of Tacoma, Wash., Davis has been employed with Albany Tech for a little over two years. In her position, Davis has worked to identify grant funding and to write grant proposals for college programs and services. So far, Davis has been successful in securing more than $5 million in grants for ATC. Davis originally moved to the Albany area to work as a finance specialist for the City of Albany’s Community Development Department. Davis then took her skills and experience to Americus where she accepted a position as

assistant community development director. A short three years later, Davis was promoted to director of Community and Economic Development, where she was responsible for the management of various departments (transit, GIS, downtown development and cemeteries). “I am greatly honored to be chosen as Albany Tech’s 2012 Employee of the Year,” said Davis. “It is a privilege and honor to be chosen and I am truly grateful. Words cannot express the gratitude I have that someone thoughtso highly of me to nominate me. I am truly blessed.” Davis received her bachelor’s degree in Finance from Alabama State University.

ATC College of the Year Finalist

(l-r): Ron Jackson, TCSG Commissioner, Lynn Cornett, TCSG Board Chair, Dr. Sandra Reed, TCSG board member

and Dr. Anthony Parker, ATC President

The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) recognized Albany Tech as one of three finalists for the 2012 Perdue Award for Technical College of the Year. Atlanta Technical College was the board’s choice for the top award, and Athens Technical College was the other runner-up for the award. Dr. Anthony Parker accepted a resolution from TCSG Board Chair Lynn Cornett honoring the college’s

record of achievement during the past year. Each year, the TCSG State Board evaluates the system’s 25 technical colleges based on almost two dozen performance categories, including enrollment in technical and adult education programs, student retention and graduation rates, licensure pass rates, national awards, and administrative efficiencies. The award is named for past Gov. Sonny Perdue.

Two ATC Grads Build Butterfly Gardens

Rucks Says ATC-to-ASU Works!

...Staff & Student Success

Below, left-right:Thomas Bruce, Cecil Fordham and horticulture

instructor George Paul

Cecil Fordham retired from Delphi and went to work at Cooper Tire. When Cooper closed, the company paid for retraining for its employees. That’s when Fordham decided to pursue a hobby: horticulture. Fordham graduated from Albany Tech’s Environmental Horticulture program in January 2011 — the same day his son graduated from ATC in Automotive Collision Repair and, more importantly, his grandson was born. In spring 2012, the Master Gardeners of Albany approached Thomas Bruce, Fordham’s supervisor at Dougherty County Public Works’ Parks Department, and asked if Bruce and his crew would consider installing a Monarch Butterfly Garden at the Radium Springs park. Bruce is a graduate of ATC’s horticulture program also. Bruce agreed, bringing Fordham into the project, and a dedication ceremony was held in June. The gardens have traditional butterfly bushes, as well as milkweed (the Monarchs’ main feed staple), rosemary, black-eyed Susans and zinnias, among other flowers the winged wonders enjoy. While the Monarchs are beautiful, Fordham says the gardens attract a lot of other types of butterflies too.

Terry Rucks knows a good thing when he hears about it. That’s why upon his graduation from Albany Tech in 2010 with an associate of applied science degree in Business Administrative Technology, he took advantage of the articulation agreement between the two schools and matriculated at Albany State University where he completed his bachelor of science degree in December.

Rucks’ goal is to work in business administration, especially as it pertains to accounting, financial management and entrepreneurship. He was very active in clubs on both campuses; while at Albany Tech he received honors for membership in Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda. In 2009, Rucks was an honorary recipient of the

Georgia Fiscal Management Council Scholarship. In 2011, he received $5,000 from the Dr. Jerome E. Bartow Scholarship of the National Urban League.

Mr. & Ms. ATC...

Mr. is Now Mayor Wright

Nena Simpson was crowned Ms. Albany Tech on Nov. 10 at ATC’s Homecoming. Nena is a Law Enforcement Tech major and also works in ATC’s Academic Achievement Center. At the same ceremony, Tony Fears was named Mr. Albany Tech. He is a Law Enforcement Tech major.

Mr. Christopher Wright, a recent Business Administrative Technology graduate, elected mayor of the City of Dawson in November. Wright was a 2012 GOAL student nominee. Wright is one more example of how Albany Tech’s students go on to do stellar things in the community and in business. Congratulations Mayor Wright!

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New & Newsworthy...Mr. Kenneth Wilson came on board with Albany Tech as director of Financial Aid on Jan. 2. Having worked in the financial aid arena for 17 years, Wilson is no stranger to Albany Tech. He served in the position at Albany Tech from April 2001 to August 2006. Most recently he was the director ofstudent financial aid and scholarships at Elizabeth City State University in the University of North Carolina system. Wilson holds two bachelor’s degrees (computer science technology and mathematics) from Savannah State College. He also completed graduate level coursework in public administration at Savannah State University. While employed with Elizabeth City State University, Wilson implemented and

managed Ellucian’s Banner StudentFinancial Aid module. In addition, he conducted ongoing statistical reviews and reconciliation of all financial aid programs, while managing $40 million in federal, state and institutional funds. Prior to his position with Elizabeth City State University, Wilson served as the systems analyst in the Enrollment Management office at Savannah State University. “My goals for the financial aid department at Albany Tech are to speed up the processing of student loans, reduce the default rate and simplify the verification process,” said Wilson. “This should allow staff to be more focused on counseling students and spend less time on processing paper.”

Wilson Returns as Financial Aid

Director

Davis Named 2012 Employee of the YearATC named Angela Davis, grants coordinator/compliance officer its 2012 Employee-of-the-Year. A native of Tacoma, Wash., Davis has been employed with Albany Tech for a little over two years. In her position, Davis has worked to identify grant funding and to write grant proposals for college programs and services. So far, Davis has been successful in securing more than $5 million in grants for ATC. Davis originally moved to the Albany area to work as a finance specialist for the City of Albany’s Community Development Department. Davis then took her skills and experience to Americus where she accepted a position as

assistant community development director. A short three years later, Davis was promoted to director of Community and Economic Development, where she was responsible for the management of various departments (transit, GIS, downtown development and cemeteries). “I am greatly honored to be chosen as Albany Tech’s 2012 Employee of the Year,” said Davis. “It is a privilege and honor to be chosen and I am truly grateful. Words cannot express the gratitude I have that someone thoughtso highly of me to nominate me. I am truly blessed.” Davis received her bachelor’s degree in Finance from Alabama State University.

ATC College of the Year Finalist

(l-r): Ron Jackson, TCSG Commissioner, Lynn Cornett, TCSG Board Chair, Dr. Sandra Reed, TCSG board member

and Dr. Anthony Parker, ATC President

The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) recognized Albany Tech as one of three finalists for the 2012 Perdue Award for Technical College of the Year. Atlanta Technical College was the board’s choice for the top award, and Athens Technical College was the other runner-up for the award. Dr. Anthony Parker accepted a resolution from TCSG Board Chair Lynn Cornett honoring the college’s

record of achievement during the past year. Each year, the TCSG State Board evaluates the system’s 25 technical colleges based on almost two dozen performance categories, including enrollment in technical and adult education programs, student retention and graduation rates, licensure pass rates, national awards, and administrative efficiencies. The award is named for past Gov. Sonny Perdue.

Two ATC Grads Build Butterfly Gardens

Rucks Says ATC-to-ASU Works!

...Staff & Student Success

Below, left-right:Thomas Bruce, Cecil Fordham and horticulture

instructor George Paul

Cecil Fordham retired from Delphi and went to work at Cooper Tire. When Cooper closed, the company paid for retraining for its employees. That’s when Fordham decided to pursue a hobby: horticulture. Fordham graduated from Albany Tech’s Environmental Horticulture program in January 2011 — the same day his son graduated from ATC in Automotive Collision Repair and, more importantly, his grandson was born. In spring 2012, the Master Gardeners of Albany approached Thomas Bruce, Fordham’s supervisor at Dougherty County Public Works’ Parks Department, and asked if Bruce and his crew would consider installing a Monarch Butterfly Garden at the Radium Springs park. Bruce is a graduate of ATC’s horticulture program also. Bruce agreed, bringing Fordham into the project, and a dedication ceremony was held in June. The gardens have traditional butterfly bushes, as well as milkweed (the Monarchs’ main feed staple), rosemary, black-eyed Susans and zinnias, among other flowers the winged wonders enjoy. While the Monarchs are beautiful, Fordham says the gardens attract a lot of other types of butterflies too.

Terry Rucks knows a good thing when he hears about it. That’s why upon his graduation from Albany Tech in 2010 with an associate of applied science degree in Business Administrative Technology, he took advantage of the articulation agreement between the two schools and matriculated at Albany State University where he completed his bachelor of science degree in December.

Rucks’ goal is to work in business administration, especially as it pertains to accounting, financial management and entrepreneurship. He was very active in clubs on both campuses; while at Albany Tech he received honors for membership in Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda. In 2009, Rucks was an honorary recipient of the

Georgia Fiscal Management Council Scholarship. In 2011, he received $5,000 from the Dr. Jerome E. Bartow Scholarship of the National Urban League.

Mr. & Ms. ATC...

Mr. is Now Mayor Wright

Nena Simpson was crowned Ms. Albany Tech on Nov. 10 at ATC’s Homecoming. Nena is a Law Enforcement Tech major and also works in ATC’s Academic Achievement Center. At the same ceremony, Tony Fears was named Mr. Albany Tech. He is a Law Enforcement Tech major.

Mr. Christopher Wright, a recent Business Administrative Technology graduate, elected mayor of the City of Dawson in November. Wright was a 2012 GOAL student nominee. Wright is one more example of how Albany Tech’s students go on to do stellar things in the community and in business. Congratulations Mayor Wright!

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Albany Technical College has officially launched its new Center for Business Solutions (CBS), which will serve as an extension of the College’s Economic Development division to provide expanded business solutions for area employers. Dedicated to improving workplaces around all of Southwest Georgia, CBS will focus heavily on providing customized business training and continuing education, as well as provide outlets on the college campus for venues and services to clients. Whether it is workforce skills, technical skills or professional development, the CBS can design, develop and deliver training solutions to specifically meet the needs of an area business and within the company’s timeframe. Solutions are always customized to company-prescribed guidelines and delivered how, when and where it is convenient to each business. “At our new Center for Business Solutions, we are dedicated to providing solutions to improve your business operations and impact your bottom line,” said Matt Trice, ATC vice president, Center for Business Solutions. With the existing program offerings at Albany Tech, including Business Logistics, Lean Six Sigma, Operations Management (below) and the upcoming Project Management Program, the Center for Business Solutions provides comprehensive workforce training solutions and professional development for area employers and their employees.

The Business Logistics program through CBS has been called one of the best logistics educational online programs in this region. The program’s goal is to teach up-and-coming leaders the business of logistics, which is more important than ever in ensuring our goods and services are delivered at the right time, place and costs in the global marketplace. Lean Six Sigma offers both green and black belt certifications through CBS’s partnership with The Quality Group in Atlanta. This program is designed to

equip individuals with the methodologies and tools that will enable them to make, at times, dramatic improvements to processes that can reduce waste, improve effectiveness and raise profitability. And, in comparison to other institutions offering Lean Six Sigma, Albany Tech’s program remains the lowest priced in the state and is HOPE Grant eligible. Project Management is an additional program offered by CBS this year. This program consists of a blended format utilizing online components, as well as in-class lab experiences. Major subject

areas include Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing the project. This conforms to the educational requirements of the Project Management Institute for sitting for the PMP® certification exam. Those in the current workforce can continue their education through CBS classes such as Entrepreneurship, CPR Certification, Forklift Training and several computer classes. Additional opportunities through continuing education include Vehicle Escort Certification, Driver’s Education Courses and Commercial Truck Driving (CDL). Through CBS’s new Pearson VUE Testing Center, individuals can test for licensure, certification and assessment programs from around the world, including the I/T Exam and General Education Development (GED®) test. Event planning and catering services are also offered through CBS. Facilities such as Albany Tech’s Kirkland Conference Center, Logistics Auditorium, Executive Boardroom, computer labs and classroom space are available for rental by area employers and businesses. A new catering service — Titans Culinary Cuisine — will be launched soon to provide the finest quality food and service to those businesses needing catering for events both on and off campus at Albany Tech. For more information about CBS, visit http://cbs.albanytech.edu. Or call (229) 430-3563, or email [email protected].

Albany Tech’s Center for Business Solutions

Operations Management is an exciting new associate degree program that is offered through the Center for Business Solutions (CBS) at Albany Technical College. This program is designed to enable individuals to function in entry-level supervisory positions to plan, direct or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. This program merges the technical skills necessary to function in these roles with the interpersonal skills needed to lead and motivate individuals. Individuals earning the associate degree in Operations Management will complete the educational requirements for the Certified Associate

Project Manager (CAPM®) as well as the Six Sigma Green Belt and have the opportunity to complete other requirements for national certification testing. This degree enables an individual to see the total scope of an organization and all of the facets that go into producing a product or service and delivering that to their customers. The Center for Business Solutions will also offer a 36-hour seminar that will complete the educational requirements leading to the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification. This will be done on a quarterly basis and participants will receive 3.6 CEUs for successful completion.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2012 Albany Technical College Media Contact: Wendy Howell, Director of Public Relations & Information 229.430.3816 or 229.296.2570 [email protected]

Albany  Technical  College  Launches  Center  for  Business  Solutions   Albany Technical College has officially launched its new Center for Business Solutions (CBS), which will serve as an extension of the College’s Economic Development division to provide expanded business solutions for area employers. Dedicated to improving workplaces around all of Southwest Georgia, CBS will focus heavily on providing customized business training and continuing education, as well as provide outlets on the college campus for venues and services to clients. Whether it is workforce skills, technical skills or professional development, the Center for Business Solutions at Albany Tech can design, develop and deliver training solutions to specifically meet the needs of any area businesses and within each company’s time frame. Solutions are always customized to company-prescribed guidelines and delivered how, when, and where it is convenient to each business. “At our new Center for Business Solutions, we are dedicated to providing solutions to improve your business operations and impact your bottom line,” said Matt Trice, Vice President for CBS at Albany Tech. With the existing program offerings at Albany Tech, including Business Logistics, Lean Six Sigma, Operations Management, and the upcoming Project Management Program, the Center for Business Solutions provides comprehensive workforce training solutions and professional development for area employers and their employees. The Business Logistics program through CBS has been called one of the best logistics educational online programs in this region. The program’s goal is to teach the next leaders the business of logistics, which is more important than ever in ensuring our goods and services are delivered at the right time, place and costs in the global marketplace.

Promises Real Solutions & Real Results

Operations Management Program Added to CBS Line-up

Graduates of Engineering Programs Excel in Their Capstone Projects...

Graduating in December were (at right) Walt Tompkins in civil engineering, and (below, top to bottom) Maurice Davis, with instructor Kaven Williams,

Calogero Magaddino, Nakesha Sewell and Nathaniel Scott in telecommunications engineering.

Civil Engineering Technology instructor Kevin White says the capstone project says “you’re ready to produce.” “These are real-world projects to show that these are work-ready programs at Albany Tech,” White says. “The community has needs, and we intend to help with those using these projects.” Students in their final semester before graduation put their knowledge and skills together to produce a hands-on project that demonstrates they are ready for the workforce. White facilitated that process when he met with student Walt Tompkins’ employer, EMC Engineering Services of Leesburg, and worked out a capstone project for Chehaw Park. Tompkins produced a much-needed bike trail map for the park. This required using a GPS to survey the 7.8-mile course, collecting the data and using drafting software to create a map. He is now working with Google Earth to have the trails show on the Web. A cyclist will be able to upload this data to a handheld GPS before starting off on the adventure. Of course, hardcopy maps are also available at the Park. And a large map is posted at the trailhead. The Civil Engineering Technology program at Albany Tech offers an associate of applied science degree. White says jobs in this field are available in a wide range of settings, both private and public. Jobs are found in businesses and governments that deal with designing, maintaining or managing infrastructure, transportation, construction, erosion control and flood control. Many associate degree graduates of this program transfer into a bachelor’s degree program at another college such as Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, Ga., through an articulation agreement between the two colleges. Tompkins plans to do this, taking classes on the Albany Tech campus. Telecommunications engineering technology is another lucrative offering at Albany Tech. “The premise of the Telecommunications Engineering Technology program” says instructor Kaven Williams, “is convergence, merging of multiple telecommunications technologies unto a single platform, merging voice (VOIP) and video services unto a data networking.” Williams says the advantages in this technology is efficiency and costs reduction of administration and service deployment. It enables better manageability of the communications network, and offers the ability to easily monitor and expand service offerings. Four final-semester students in the Telecommunications Engineering Technology associate degree program built a complex network system, taking a traditional computer network and integrating voice and video. Think Skype. The students — Maurice Davis, Calogero Magaddino, Nakesha Sewell and Nathaniel Scott — designed and built the network on a CISCO platform. Williams says the advantages in this technology is it allows for minimal communications cost, enables better manageability of the communications platform and offers the ability to monitor and expand data. “It’s like networking on steroids,” says Williams. The Telecommunications Engineering Technology program at Albany Tech offers a diploma and an associate of applied science degree. Many telecommunications engineering graduates go on for a bachelor’s degree, often at Southern Polytechnic State University, due to the articulation agreement between the two colleges.

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Albany Technical College has officially launched its new Center for Business Solutions (CBS), which will serve as an extension of the College’s Economic Development division to provide expanded business solutions for area employers. Dedicated to improving workplaces around all of Southwest Georgia, CBS will focus heavily on providing customized business training and continuing education, as well as provide outlets on the college campus for venues and services to clients. Whether it is workforce skills, technical skills or professional development, the CBS can design, develop and deliver training solutions to specifically meet the needs of an area business and within the company’s timeframe. Solutions are always customized to company-prescribed guidelines and delivered how, when and where it is convenient to each business. “At our new Center for Business Solutions, we are dedicated to providing solutions to improve your business operations and impact your bottom line,” said Matt Trice, ATC vice president, Center for Business Solutions. With the existing program offerings at Albany Tech, including Business Logistics, Lean Six Sigma, Operations Management (below) and the upcoming Project Management Program, the Center for Business Solutions provides comprehensive workforce training solutions and professional development for area employers and their employees.

The Business Logistics program through CBS has been called one of the best logistics educational online programs in this region. The program’s goal is to teach up-and-coming leaders the business of logistics, which is more important than ever in ensuring our goods and services are delivered at the right time, place and costs in the global marketplace. Lean Six Sigma offers both green and black belt certifications through CBS’s partnership with The Quality Group in Atlanta. This program is designed to

equip individuals with the methodologies and tools that will enable them to make, at times, dramatic improvements to processes that can reduce waste, improve effectiveness and raise profitability. And, in comparison to other institutions offering Lean Six Sigma, Albany Tech’s program remains the lowest priced in the state and is HOPE Grant eligible. Project Management is an additional program offered by CBS this year. This program consists of a blended format utilizing online components, as well as in-class lab experiences. Major subject

areas include Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing the project. This conforms to the educational requirements of the Project Management Institute for sitting for the PMP® certification exam. Those in the current workforce can continue their education through CBS classes such as Entrepreneurship, CPR Certification, Forklift Training and several computer classes. Additional opportunities through continuing education include Vehicle Escort Certification, Driver’s Education Courses and Commercial Truck Driving (CDL). Through CBS’s new Pearson VUE Testing Center, individuals can test for licensure, certification and assessment programs from around the world, including the I/T Exam and General Education Development (GED®) test. Event planning and catering services are also offered through CBS. Facilities such as Albany Tech’s Kirkland Conference Center, Logistics Auditorium, Executive Boardroom, computer labs and classroom space are available for rental by area employers and businesses. A new catering service — Titans Culinary Cuisine — will be launched soon to provide the finest quality food and service to those businesses needing catering for events both on and off campus at Albany Tech. For more information about CBS, visit http://cbs.albanytech.edu. Or call (229) 430-3563, or email [email protected].

Albany Tech’s Center for Business Solutions

Operations Management is an exciting new associate degree program that is offered through the Center for Business Solutions (CBS) at Albany Technical College. This program is designed to enable individuals to function in entry-level supervisory positions to plan, direct or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. This program merges the technical skills necessary to function in these roles with the interpersonal skills needed to lead and motivate individuals. Individuals earning the associate degree in Operations Management will complete the educational requirements for the Certified Associate

Project Manager (CAPM®) as well as the Six Sigma Green Belt and have the opportunity to complete other requirements for national certification testing. This degree enables an individual to see the total scope of an organization and all of the facets that go into producing a product or service and delivering that to their customers. The Center for Business Solutions will also offer a 36-hour seminar that will complete the educational requirements leading to the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification. This will be done on a quarterly basis and participants will receive 3.6 CEUs for successful completion.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2012 Albany Technical College Media Contact: Wendy Howell, Director of Public Relations & Information 229.430.3816 or 229.296.2570 [email protected]

Albany  Technical  College  Launches  Center  for  Business  Solutions   Albany Technical College has officially launched its new Center for Business Solutions (CBS), which will serve as an extension of the College’s Economic Development division to provide expanded business solutions for area employers. Dedicated to improving workplaces around all of Southwest Georgia, CBS will focus heavily on providing customized business training and continuing education, as well as provide outlets on the college campus for venues and services to clients. Whether it is workforce skills, technical skills or professional development, the Center for Business Solutions at Albany Tech can design, develop and deliver training solutions to specifically meet the needs of any area businesses and within each company’s time frame. Solutions are always customized to company-prescribed guidelines and delivered how, when, and where it is convenient to each business. “At our new Center for Business Solutions, we are dedicated to providing solutions to improve your business operations and impact your bottom line,” said Matt Trice, Vice President for CBS at Albany Tech. With the existing program offerings at Albany Tech, including Business Logistics, Lean Six Sigma, Operations Management, and the upcoming Project Management Program, the Center for Business Solutions provides comprehensive workforce training solutions and professional development for area employers and their employees. The Business Logistics program through CBS has been called one of the best logistics educational online programs in this region. The program’s goal is to teach the next leaders the business of logistics, which is more important than ever in ensuring our goods and services are delivered at the right time, place and costs in the global marketplace.

Promises Real Solutions & Real Results

Operations Management Program Added to CBS Line-up

Graduates of Engineering Programs Excel in Their Capstone Projects...

Graduating in December were (at right) Walt Tompkins in civil engineering, and (below, top to bottom) Maurice Davis, with instructor Kaven Williams,

Calogero Magaddino, Nakesha Sewell and Nathaniel Scott in telecommunications engineering.

Civil Engineering Technology instructor Kevin White says the capstone project says “you’re ready to produce.” “These are real-world projects to show that these are work-ready programs at Albany Tech,” White says. “The community has needs, and we intend to help with those using these projects.” Students in their final semester before graduation put their knowledge and skills together to produce a hands-on project that demonstrates they are ready for the workforce. White facilitated that process when he met with student Walt Tompkins’ employer, EMC Engineering Services of Leesburg, and worked out a capstone project for Chehaw Park. Tompkins produced a much-needed bike trail map for the park. This required using a GPS to survey the 7.8-mile course, collecting the data and using drafting software to create a map. He is now working with Google Earth to have the trails show on the Web. A cyclist will be able to upload this data to a handheld GPS before starting off on the adventure. Of course, hardcopy maps are also available at the Park. And a large map is posted at the trailhead. The Civil Engineering Technology program at Albany Tech offers an associate of applied science degree. White says jobs in this field are available in a wide range of settings, both private and public. Jobs are found in businesses and governments that deal with designing, maintaining or managing infrastructure, transportation, construction, erosion control and flood control. Many associate degree graduates of this program transfer into a bachelor’s degree program at another college such as Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, Ga., through an articulation agreement between the two colleges. Tompkins plans to do this, taking classes on the Albany Tech campus. Telecommunications engineering technology is another lucrative offering at Albany Tech. “The premise of the Telecommunications Engineering Technology program” says instructor Kaven Williams, “is convergence, merging of multiple telecommunications technologies unto a single platform, merging voice (VOIP) and video services unto a data networking.” Williams says the advantages in this technology is efficiency and costs reduction of administration and service deployment. It enables better manageability of the communications network, and offers the ability to easily monitor and expand service offerings. Four final-semester students in the Telecommunications Engineering Technology associate degree program built a complex network system, taking a traditional computer network and integrating voice and video. Think Skype. The students — Maurice Davis, Calogero Magaddino, Nakesha Sewell and Nathaniel Scott — designed and built the network on a CISCO platform. Williams says the advantages in this technology is it allows for minimal communications cost, enables better manageability of the communications platform and offers the ability to monitor and expand data. “It’s like networking on steroids,” says Williams. The Telecommunications Engineering Technology program at Albany Tech offers a diploma and an associate of applied science degree. Many telecommunications engineering graduates go on for a bachelor’s degree, often at Southern Polytechnic State University, due to the articulation agreement between the two colleges.

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▼ The Lady Titans played Brewton Parker in their season opener in ASU’s gym on Nov. 1. The Lady Titans ruled the court with a 74-36 victory!

1 Fall Commencement exercises were held Dec. 14 at the Albany Civic Center.

2 Albany Tech students and staff showed their college spirit by building a college float to ride in the Downtown Albany and Leesburg parades in December.

3 More than 120 fall graduates were recognized at ATC’s fall Honor’s Day in the following areas: American Criminal Justice Association, Collegiate DECA, Foundation Setters for Future Minds, National Technical Honors Society (NTHS), Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), President’s List, SkillsUSA, Students Fellowship forChristians (SFC), Student Government Association (SGA), General Education Development (GED), and Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

4 The Titans beat Alabama Southern Community College 83-67 in the Holiday Classic Dec. 28. 5 ATC’s Student Fellowship for Christians (SFC) organization hosted a Thanksgiving Luncheon in the Kirkland Conference Center. The SFC exists to promote a sense of civic and

professional responsibility, while embracing students with fellowship, prayer and empowerment. It is a non-denominational organization open to all ATC students.

6 Albany Tech’s Horticulture Program hosted the 5th Annual Future Farmers of America (FFA) Floriculture Team Challenge Competition in November. This was for Junior and Senior level teams. Teams compete in plant identification, problem solving, general knowledge and plant disorders.

7 The Lady Titans beat Alabama Southern Community College 60-41 in the Holiday Classic Dec. 28.

8 Albany Technical College’s Adult Education Program held its 20th Annual Exceptional Adult Georgians in Literacy Education (EAGLE) Awards program in December. Left - right: Erica Bell, Matthew Newsome, Joyce Arivett, Shonda Alexander, Deannilyn Dukes, Shawnkeydra Durham, Carrie Hammack, Marlene Bennett-Samuels, Norma Miranda, Taravaris Johnson.

9 Matt Newsome, ATC’s 2012 EAGLE award winner will compete at the state level in Atlanta in February.

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▼ The Lady Titans played Brewton Parker in their season opener in ASU’s gym on Nov. 1. The Lady Titans ruled the court with a 74-36 victory!

1 Fall Commencement exercises were held Dec. 14 at the Albany Civic Center.

2 Albany Tech students and staff showed their college spirit by building a college float to ride in the Downtown Albany and Leesburg parades in December.

3 More than 120 fall graduates were recognized at ATC’s fall Honor’s Day in the following areas: American Criminal Justice Association, Collegiate DECA, Foundation Setters for Future Minds, National Technical Honors Society (NTHS), Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), President’s List, SkillsUSA, Students Fellowship forChristians (SFC), Student Government Association (SGA), General Education Development (GED), and Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

4 The Titans beat Alabama Southern Community College 83-67 in the Holiday Classic Dec. 28. 5 ATC’s Student Fellowship for Christians (SFC) organization hosted a Thanksgiving Luncheon in the Kirkland Conference Center. The SFC exists to promote a sense of civic and

professional responsibility, while embracing students with fellowship, prayer and empowerment. It is a non-denominational organization open to all ATC students.

6 Albany Tech’s Horticulture Program hosted the 5th Annual Future Farmers of America (FFA) Floriculture Team Challenge Competition in November. This was for Junior and Senior level teams. Teams compete in plant identification, problem solving, general knowledge and plant disorders.

7 The Lady Titans beat Alabama Southern Community College 60-41 in the Holiday Classic Dec. 28.

8 Albany Technical College’s Adult Education Program held its 20th Annual Exceptional Adult Georgians in Literacy Education (EAGLE) Awards program in December. Left - right: Erica Bell, Matthew Newsome, Joyce Arivett, Shonda Alexander, Deannilyn Dukes, Shawnkeydra Durham, Carrie Hammack, Marlene Bennett-Samuels, Norma Miranda, Taravaris Johnson.

9 Matt Newsome, ATC’s 2012 EAGLE award winner will compete at the state level in Atlanta in February.

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