NEW ® Special Grant Helping Students Achieve Their Goals The Struggle for ForwardSolutionsNursesMoving p.29 p.3 A Life Well Lived The Legacy of Anthony O. Parker p.16 +more... FALL 2022
PRE-LICENSE REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON COURSE Classes begin late January. Enrollment begins October 3rd. Virtual (Live Stream from your computer) option is o ered if enough people are interested in that format. Students must still be in attendance on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, however, they will attend virtually through WeConnect technology. COURSE DETAILS: Tuesday & 6:30pm-9:30pmThursday Manufacturing Innovation Center Albany Tech, Room 112 1705 S. Slappey Blvd. Enter at West Entrance For more information about the Real Estate Pre-License Course, contact Tracy Wallace, Dean of Continuing Education, at 229.430.3867 or twallace@albanytech.edu ®
The Struggle in Nursing Ways We Are Working to Remedy the Situation
03 Feature Story Nursing 11 Insights Donations 16 Cover Story Dr. Parker Legacy 25 Insights Academy of Learning and Performance 29 Feature Story Rebuild Southwest Georgia Grant
On June 6, 2022, this institution, community, and the Technical College System of Georgia lost a remarkable and admired leader in the untimely death of Dr. Anthony O. Parker. Dr. Parker dedicated a significant part of his life’s work to enhance the lives of others through technical education with innovation and courage to establish life-sized goals that often led to favorable results for our community. Although Dr. Parker is no longer physically with us as President of this greatlife-changingperformingsteadfastandhiscontinueweinstitution,mustlegacyremainin
Dr. Emmett Griswold Interim
Welcome to the latest issue of ACCESS!
President Follow us online
Send inquiries publicrelations@albanytech.eduto
Special Grant Rebuild Southwest Georgia
Fall 2022WELCOME 02 FEATURE STORIES TRAINING REBUILDPROGRAM
A Life Well Lived The Legacy of Dr. Anthony O. Parker
Read insights about the following areas at Albany Tech.
NEW Special Grant Helping Students Achieve Their Goals The Struggle for ForwardSolutionsNursesMoving p.29 p.3 A Life Well Lived The Legacy of Anthony O. Parker p.16 +more... FALL 2022
ACCESS is a news magazine published by the Marketing and Public Relations Office at Albany Technical College.
work we have the privilege to endure and complete. Future projects such as the Associate of Nursing expansion, LPN to RN Bridge program, Living & Learning Center, Respiratory Therapy program, Transportation Academy, and Criminal Justice Demonstration Center will impress Dr. Parker’s futuristic approach and outlook for technical education and workforce development for decades to come. Our challenge will not only be to fulfill Dr. Parker’s vision for our community, but to overcome and embrace existing and new challenges, establish new goals and new objectives and enhance career and life-changing opportunities for the citizens of southwest Georgia; therefore, the story continues...
Fall 2022 FEATURE03 We are going to create a living and location’sthewillcommunitylearningthatcontinuehistoriclegacy
Healthcare systems managed a COVID-19 pandemic crisis which strained even the best of situations and now face a new shortage of nurses as they move forward and respond to the healthcare needs of their communities. Partnering and thinking out of the box by investing in medical innovation and working with educational partners is a viable solution to approach this situation head-on.
Albany Technical College and Phoebe Putney Health System are creating a pioneering plan to remedy the nursing shortage crisis. A Living & Learning Community for nursing students, new graduates, and early career nursing professionals will be built.
LIVING AND LEARNING COMMUNITY
Tomillion.make
Since 2015, nursing faculty has dropped by more than 66% in the United States. The problem is compounded by an aging population of active nurses, and an additional 500,000 retiring by 2022. Locally, Phoebe Putney Health System has 300 plus nurse positions available and a 1-year jump in contract nurse cost of $100
The past four years have created a nurse shortage on a scale never seen before in healthcare. Over 1 million nurses are desperately needed today in the United States. In Georgia, there is currently a 28,000 shortfall with a projected shortfall of 80,000 by 2030.
things more complicated, every school in the country is desperately looking for nursing faculty to teach this influx of new nursing students created by the demand. Limited resources constrain how many students can be accepted into colleges nationwide and the ratio of instructor to students must be followed to meet established standards. To alleviate some of the strain created by the demand for new instructors, ratios were adjusted just recently. Nursing programs must have a faculty/student ratio of at least one full-time nursing faculty member for each twenty-five students enrolled in the nursing program. It was 1:20 before this change. This is according to Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rule 419-8.03 Organization and Administration.
This partnership, with an already established, successful nursing program at Albany Tech and a highly effective health system at Phoebe, will attract and retain top talent in the southwest Georgia healthcare community.
SituationtoWaysINSTRUGGLETHENURSINGWeAreWorkingRemedythe
Phoebe and Albany Technical College announced in early July a transformative project to breathe new life into the former Albany High School building on North Jefferson Street, and dramatically expand the pipeline of new nurse graduates in the region.
Phoebe will pay the entire cost of the $40 million construction project. Steiner said that significant investment is wise and necessary and will pay off quickly. “Even before the pandemic, the amount we were paying for contract nurses was unsustainable, and COVID made that problem exponentially worse for Phoebe and every other hospital in the country,” Steiner said.
“We are going to create a living and learning community that will continue the historic location’s legacy as a place of education and allow Albany Technical College to quadruple the size of its nursing program,” said Scott Steiner, Phoebe Putney Health System President & CEO.
That partnership will not impact Phoebe’s investments with other regional colleges. “We have many outstanding education partners, and we will continue to look for ways to enhance those affiliations. Over the last few years, Phoebe has hired 85% of nursing graduates from Albany Tech – far more than any other school – so helping their program grow will have the most immediate impact as we work to address the nursing shortage in multiple ways,” said Tracy Suber, Ed.D., Phoebe Vice President for Education.
The project will include new construction in the same footprint as the old school, directly across the street from Phoebe’s main hospital. The 47,000-square-foot first floor will be home to ATC’s nursing program. It will include telehealth-enhanced classrooms, a health career education center, meeting rooms, a library/resource center, and other amenities. In addition to students seeking an associate of nursing degree, students in ATC’s accelerated nurse aide, phlebotomy, and practical nursing programs will also take classes there. The second and third floors of the building will include 80 apartments to provide affordable housing for nursing students.
Fall 2022 FEATURE05
enough qualified instructors or classroom space. This enhanced partnership with Phoebe will change that.”
By increasing the available pipeline of nurses, if Phoebe can shift at least 125 contract nurse positions to full-time employed nurses, the project will pay for itself in one year. “We appreciate the fine travel nurses who choose to come to our community for a few months at a time, but we want more nurses who will buy houses and join churches and call this place home. It’s good for our community. It’s good for people looking for meaningful careers in southwest Georgia. Also, it will allow Phoebe to take some of the money we’re currently sending to contract staffing agencies and keep it here to invest in enhanced healthcare services for the people we serve,” Steiner said.
“Before his recent passing, our president, Dr. Anthony Parker, spent the better part of a year planning for and spearheading this project. He believed it would revolutionize Albany Tech’s ability to train nurses and other health professionals and have an enormous positive impact on our community and our region’s economy,” said Emmett Griswold, Ed.D., Albany Technical College Interim President. “This project will be one of Dr. Parker’s enduring legacies, and we hope the community will support our effort to move forward with it in his honor,” Dr. Griswold added.
The project will preserve the entrance to the old school, return the original look of some of the windows that were covered over the decades, and include many architectural elements of the building. “Construction experts have told us the cost to renovate and preserve the entire building would be about three times the cost of our project, and that would not allow us to add a third floor and create a building that meets the needs of Phoebe, Albany Tech and our community,” Steiner said.
Albany Technical College and Phoebe Putney Health System are creating a pioneering plan to remedy the nursing shortage crisis.
As part of the project, Phoebe is boosting its investment in ATC’s nursing program, allowing the school to hire more faculty so it can accept more students. “This year, we had 54 students in our associate of nursing program. We will increase that number to 200 by the fall of 2024. That is an aggressive goal, but it is one we can meet,” Dr. Griswold said. “Right now, more students are interested in our nursing program than we can accept because we do not have
He stressed that the builders would save original materials and utilize elements of the building as much as possible. “We understand the school building is important to many people in our community. To ensure we respect the history of the site, we consulted with a group of more than 20 former students and hosted a listening session with them. They are excited about the project and overwhelmingly support it,” Steiner said.
Construction on the Living and Learning Community is on hold. The Historic Preservation Commission filed an appeal in the Dougherty County Superior Court. The project will be on pause until a superior judge makes a ruling.
“We look forward to working with community leaders to move this project forward quickly. In order to move our nursing program into this stateof-the-art new facility by the fall of 2024, the project’s first floor must be complete for accreditors to survey and approve by January 2024. We’re on a tight timeline, but we can get it done,” Dr. Griswold said. “This truly is an amazing and unique project that will have so many benefits for our community, and we’re ready to get started.”
Phoebe and ATC leaders presented their living and learning community plan to the Albany-Dougherty Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). They say the project on the busy Jefferson Street corridor will tie in nicely with downtown redevelopment efforts and encourage other business development in the area.
*Data provided by TCSG Knowledge Management System (KMS) 100%ASNPass Rate (2020 & 2021) EnrollmHealthcareProgramentGrowth
Program Growth to Help Meet the Need of our Community
The plans include an area at the main entrance highlighting the history of the building, which served as Albany High School from 1925-1953, Albany Junior High School until the mid-80s, and Albany Middle School until 2000. In 2002, the Dougherty County School System deeded the property to Phoebe, which created an education center and an employee wellness center on part of the property.
The Living & Learning Community project was presented to the HPC board July 12th and was rejected in a 4-3 vote. Phoebe and Albany Tech moved forward and appealed the decision and brought the project to the City of Albany in an August 16th meeting in downtown Albany. The city commission overturned the decision of the HPC.
have already participated in hands-on activities in the Mobile STEM lab.
After the Unmanned Aircraft Systems exercise, students had an opportunity to build a realworld electronics circuit under the guidance of an Albany Technical College Electronics instructor. The students created an LED circuit on a standard electronics laboratory breadboard using a modified power supply (a 9V battery). Lighting up the 10mm Super Bright LED and building one's electronic circuit was
STEM jobs, enterprise skills, soft skills, and 21st century skills are the most in-demand skills for our future workforce. Because of the ability to create real-world situations with drones and electronic circuits, students can work together as they would in a future job.
Under the guidance of the Electrical Engineering program Chairperson, Dr. LaQuata Sumter, FAA Certified in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, students guided unmanned aerial vehicles (aka drones.) This exercise also demonstrated to students career pathways to operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems commercially. Students could fly the drones through mazes and land at specific and designated landing sites. Flying drones require good hand-eye coordination. Students have a better understanding of their surroundings as they pilot a drone and learn how to make decisions about takeoff, flying, and landing safely. This promotes innovative and original thinking skills, augmented with problem-solving and prioritization talents.
Students had such a good time that they often didn't realize they were learning!
We are implementing the late President Dr. Parker's inspiration and objective that Albany Technical College should go to the community for public relations and training.
MOBILEINNOVATIVETHROUGHLEARNSTUDENTSSTEMANLAB
an enjoyable experience while learning all four aspects of STEM; Science as in the scientific aspect of semiconductors; Technology as in the application of the science, i.e., semiconductors as a light; Engineering as in figuring out the optimal circuit, and Mathematics as in calculating the resistance needed to energize the LED safely. Next, the students modified the circuit and controlled the LED with a push button switch. The students used a Fluke 117 Electrician's True RMS Multimeter to evaluate circuit parameters.
According to Ms. Yolanda Robinson, Public Relations Coordinator for the Lee County System, "Our students were greatly impacted by the STEM Lab bus which visited several of our campuses during May. Dr. Sumter taught Lee County students about engineering, problemsolving, and operating drones (unmanned aerial systems/vehicles) before allowing them to test the drones themselves. They also learned the basics of electronics before giving them handson experience building an electronic circuit. What a wonderful way to learn!"
Ranging from grades 5 to 12, GED and high school graduates, over two hundred students
Fall 202207
While "Learning STEM by Stealth" is an academic subject at Albany Technical College, we put into practice the joy of STEM, minimizing barriers to education.
It was the late President Dr. Parker's inspiration and objective that Albany Technical College should go back to school. Yes, elementary, middle, and high schools, albeit for public relations and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) training. Recently you may have seen the Albany Technical College's mobile STEM lab on the road en route to elementary, middle, and high schools. During the last two months, Albany Technical College faculty took the Mobile STEM lab to local schools, including Terrell Academy, Lee County Middle, Lee County Elementary, and Turner Job Corps.
Albany Technical College's mobile STEM lab brings a one-of-a-kind, high-tech learning experience which exposes students to the in-demand STEM careers of the 21st century by surpassing subjects and equipment they may not have access to in their regular classrooms, especially science and engineering classes.
Speakers included Lisa Harrell, Dean of the Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and Engineering Division; Interim ATC President Emmett Griswold; Mark Benton, ATC Welding & Joining Chair/Instructor; Makayla Henry, a 2016 ATC W&J Diploma graduate and currently employed as a welder with Equinox Chemicals, Albany, Georgia; and Mark Grimaldi, CEO of Equinox
WELDING & REFRESHTECHNOLOGYJOINING
"AccordingChemicals.totheAmerican Welding Society, the welding shortage will reach 400,000 workers by 2024. Older welders are reaching retirement age, and younger welders aren't replacing them fast enough. I read that the average age of a welder is 55, and fewer than 20 percent are under the age of 35. Hence, the job outlook for the welding profession is promising in the next few years," says Mark Benton, Albany Technical College Welding and Joining Technology Instructor.
Career opportunities may include MIG Welder (Gas Metal Arc Welder – GMAW), TIG Welder (Gas Tungsten Arc Welder – GTAW), Flux Cored Arc Welder (FCAW), Stick Welder (Shielded Metal Arc Welder – SMAW), Combination Welder or Welder's Helper.
Albany Technical College held a Program Spotlight presentation for the Welding and Joining Technology program on July 27. Program Spotlights are reminders to the community of the many programs offered at Albany Tech.
"Robots perform many applications, including welding, and there is an interest in looking into bringing this training to our classroom locally, says Lisa Harrell, Dean of Academic Affairs and Albany Technical College. Many companies are looking at robotics welding (Automated Welding) as a means for increased production using automated, programmable systems that weld and handle the products. "We will be exploring this technology soon and any grant opportunities to make this kind of training a reality right here in southwest Georgia," stated Harrell.
For more information about the Welding and Joining Technology program, contact Mark Benton at 229.430.3530 or dbenton@albanytech.edu.
Currently, Welding and Joining classes are offered on a flexible schedule, day and night, to accommodate many students working day jobs. The program is offered at the main ATC campus. Students can begin the program each fall and spring semesters.
Fall 2022 10 WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT WELDING & TECHNOLOGYJOINING FOR MORE INFORMATION about the Welding & Joining Technology program, contact Mark Benton. Email:Phone:dbenton@albanytech.edu229.430.3530
INSIGHTS
Fall 2022 ®
IRISH HAMMOND DONATION CHECK
A special thank you to the family and friends of the late Irish Hammond.
While attending ATC, Santana was a member of the first Titan Cheer Squad, Cheer Co-Captain, and Miss ATC.
SANTANA DONATIONGRAHAMWALL
Santana Graham, an ATC Alumna, received a kidney transplant earlier this year.
A warm thank you to all who contributed to the Santana Graham Donation Wall to assist Ms. Graham with her medical expenses. We are pleased to announce received donations met and exceeded the targeted goal.
Irish was a member of the Titan Family for many years until her untimely death in April 2021. Her husband Michael recently presented a check for more than $1,400 to the Albany Tech Foundation in memory of Irish. The donations were from friends and family. Shown are Michael and members of the family with Dr. Emmett Griswold, Interim President. Michael said he hopes to make the presentation an annual event in honor of Irish.
Individuals who contributed to Albany Technical College’s success and will be dearly missed as we move forward. They were a part of our family and their efforts to the college and our students will never be forgotten.
PATRICIA RICHARD
RemembranceIn
Early Childhood Care & Education
April 25, 1948 - June 7, 2022
With sincerest condolences, we want to acknowledge the passing of Patricia Richard, affectionally known as "Pat". In 1980 Patricia Richard was the first center director as the program started in what is now the Cross Healthcare Building. In 1991, Mrs. Richard received the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Educations Commissioner’s Award of Excellence for her contributions and leadership in the field of technical and adult education. In addition, during her tenure here at the college she was one of the key contributors in establishing the state-of-the-art campus laboratory school, for the purpose of providing a training site for Early Childhood students at Albany Technical College. Through many phases of construction, the new facility was completed in 2001. Under her leadership the center became licensed by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) and later accredited by NAEYC.
Fall 202213 Capping&Pinning CEREMONIES DENTAL ASSISTING PINNING PRACTICAL NURSING CAPPING ASN PINNING PRACTICAL NURSING PINNING PARAMEDICINE PINNING RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PINNING
U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop was instrumental in including Albany Technical College in the relief package, CRRSAA, Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. Pictured is Dr. Anthony Parker and Representative Sanford Bishop.
Benton is a Westover High graduate, Class of 2022, and an Albany Technical College graduate, Class of 2022. Ms. Benton graduated with her associates degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from ATC. Ms. Benton is continuing her education at Georgia State University, Fall 2022, where she will major in Kinesiology.
The college has created valued partnerships with companies such as UPS in previous years. This brings Albany Technical College closer to meeting the needs of industry demand for more trained drivers. Working closely with industry leaders to have the needed equipment to prepare these students will promote economic and workforce development within the southwest Georgia region.
"To produce qualified CDL truck drivers for the trucking industry, operative trucks and trailers are needed to train students. We appreciate the donation from UPS. It will be used for instructional purposes in the college's Commercial Truck Driving program," stated Albany Technical College Interim President Dr. Emmett Griswold.
Ms. Kennedy Boone is a Westover High graduate, Class of 2022, and an Albany Technical College graduate, Class of 2022. Ms. Boone graduated with her associates degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from ATC. Ms. Boone is continuing her education at Georgia Southern University, Fall 2022, where she will major in Physical Therapy.
UPS DONATES SEMI-TRACTOR
Ms.College.Janilya
$5.2 MILLION CHECK PRESENTATION
United Parcel Service (UPS) donated a semi-tractor to Albany Technical College (ATC) during a special presentation on June 24th. Through a special partnership, UPS agreed to donate this tractor to be used to train the next generation of CDL drivers at the college.
DR. ANTHONY O. PARKER SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION
Dr. Anthony Parker valued education immensely and understood the positive impact the dual enrollment program gives to students surrounding education. In his honor and support of his family, including his daughter Andrea Smith, who is a 1997 Westover High Graduate, the Westover High Class of 1997 raised a total of $1600.00 and presented $800.00 scholarships to two recent Westover High Comprehensive graduates who were also dual enrolled at Albany Technical
Fall 2022 COVER STORY15
Fall 2022 16
Dr. Anthony O. Parker lived a life full of richness with accomplishments, and he created an impact on the people and places he touched. Ultimately, his story reflects the individual legacy he left all of us that he knew and cared about. He loved this community and southwest Georgia and dedicated his life to Anthonyeducation.O.Parker,
Dr. Parker was born, the only child of Mr. Lee and Mrs. Henretta Parker, on January 12, 1953, in Orangeburg, SC. Reared in St. Matthews, SC, he spent his formative years at his beloved John Ford High School before graduating from St. Matthews High in 1971. He attended South Carolina State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, and a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. He earned a specialist in
All of us would like to look back on our life, happy with what we have accomplished. "A Life Well Lived" represents a life filled with achievements and happiness that developed over time, with accomplishments for all the goals set through the years. It's a lifetime that others can look back on and realize, in retrospect, that a person had a good life.
President of Albany Technical College in Georgia, transitioned on June 6. He was 69 years old. Dr. Parker had been President of the college since 1995, the longestserving leader in the college's history.
The Legacy of Dr. Anthony O. Parker
He began his career in technical education as a marketing instructor at Augusta Technical College before becoming the Vice President of Student Services at both Southeastern Technical College and Aiken Technical College. He joined the Albany Technical College team in 1995 as its 5th President. His 27-year tenure makes him the longest serving President at ATC and within the Technical College System of Georgia.
Fall 2022 COVER STORY17
education degree in Educational Administration from Augusta State University and his Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina. In addition, Dr. Parker is a graduate of the Institute of Educational Management at the Harvard University Graduate School.
He was married to his high school sweetheart, the former Sandra Pinkney, for 49 years. They were the proud parents of three children, Dr. Kimberly A. Parker,
Commander Andrea Parker Smith (Robert), and Richard Anthony Parker (Shakirah), and the doting grandparents to Miss Parker Elizabeth Smith.
"Without a doubt, his legacy lives on in each colleague he worked with will live on in each leader he helped to develop, each student he championed, and each friend he befriended. His sense of family extended far beyond his immediate family to his alma mater to Albany Tech to the surrounding community — and to the golf course if you were lucky enough to meet him there."
"To those of you who spoke about my father, the best way I know how to describe him. He gave you what you needed to be great so that you could do greatness." - Dr. Kimberly Parker
"I miss him. I miss his laughter. His wit. I miss hearing the same story over again, adding drama for effect. I miss, mostly, his wisdom. I think that's to be expected. You know how people say, 'I don't know what I'm going to do without him?' I know exactly what I'm going to do. I'm going to thrive," said Andrea Parker Smith. She went on to say that because her dad laid the foundation for success, the community, the family, and friends will thrive and continue his legacy.
"He was a giver, and I think what I remember the most is he loved his community," Phoebe Putney Memorial Health System President and CEO Scott Steiner said. "In talking with Dr. Parker, you never felt things were hopeless. He always felt there was hope for whatever it was, whether for young people or people who needed a GED. He knew the value of education for all of us and that it wasn't one size fits all. He loved his family, and he loved golf. He sure did love to play the game of golf."
Comments in Media and the Community
"Listening to everybody talk about Dr. Parker, you think he was an angel. He was really close with anybody he came in contact with left better than they were when they got there." - Glenn Singfield
Fall 2022 18
- Dr. Roscoe Williams
"Anthony believed every life had value. In terms of education, he believed we could not afford to leave anyone behind. Anthony Parker dreamed big, asked big, and believed big." - Werhner Washington.
″He knew what it took to serve to be great. It took humility and willingness to be last in order to be first. And if you look at his life in broad scope, the most humble person you ever want to interact with."
- Dr. Alvetta Thomas
Sources: Alan Mauldin, The Albany Herald; The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education; Carlton Fletcher, The Albany Herald; Arrman Kyaw, Diverse Issues in Higher Education; Molly Godley, WALB-TV 10; Matthew Dembicki, American Association of Community Colleges.
the rebuilding campaign after a 1994 flood and creating a smooth transition from Albany Technical Institute to Albany Technical College, as well as the transition from quarters to semesters.
"Dr.skills."Parker
was a loyal son of South Carolina State University who used his gifts to improve the lives of thousands of students throughout his lengthy tenure as a teacher and leader in education," S.C. State President Alexander Conyers said. "He was a well-versed scholar whose strong voice was essential in the quest for excellence in education. "We certainly will miss his dedication to S.C. State and his splendid presence during his frequent visits to his alma mater."
Dr. Parker's nearly 30 years at the helm were the longest of any president in the college's 61-year history. "Dr. Parker was an influential figure in the community," Albany Mayor Bo Dorough said. "His contributions can't be measured because you have to talk about the thousands of people Dr. Parker and his staff helped place in the workforce, in skilled, good-paying jobs." The mayor went on to say, "Every time they had a graduation, people went to work at good-paying jobs. They had
The college issued a statement that read in part: "The passing of Dr. Anthony Parker is not only a tremendous loss for Albany Technical College but also a loss for the entire Albany community and the Technical College System of Georgia. From day one, Dr. Parker led the college with a servant's heart whose top priority was the interest of his students. During his remarkable career at Albany Technical College, Dr. Parker was committed to helping each and every student achieve greatness and realize their dreams through the power of education."
Glenn Singfield said his good friend, the Albany Tech President, had not lost the passion for education that marked his tenure with the technical college. "I hope nothing slows up the program Dr. Parker and Scott Steiner at Phoebe (Putney Health System) had been working on and were ready to put into practice," Singfield said. "That program will go a long way in transforming our community and our region. I pray that it doesn't lose momentum with Dr. Parker's death," Singfield said Parker was an unusually powerful advocate for education in the region. "A lot of people, when they get to the position he was in, they start coasting, getting ready to retire," the ATC Foundation chairman said. "Not Dr. Parker."
Parker also was one of the first TCSG presidents to raise $1 million in private funding to support capital improvements at the colleges, noted TCGS Commissioner Gregory Dozier. "He leaves behind a lasting legacy that will be felt for generations," he said.
Fall 2022 COVER STORY19
In 2011, the college named the new library at its Logistics Education Center in his honor. Parker was noted then for his efforts to garner high student enrollment, leading
Transportation program could increase enrollment and graduation.
TRANSPORTATION
The Diesel Equipment Technology expansion would have day and evening course offerings with the capacity to serve 80 - 100 students per academic year and graduate 60 - 70 students per academic year.
Extending the Legacy –Looking Forward
Under Dr. Parker's leadership, Albany Technical College has proposed expansion of the Albany Transportation Academy with recommended capital projects to the State. The entire investment in The Albany Transportation Academy is projected to be approximately $7,700,000 with construction and equipment installation.
Albany Transportation Academy will allow the college to acquire ASE certification for Diesel and Automotive Technology. In addition, CDL and Auto Collision Technology would also receive
This has been a long-standing project Dr. Parker has worked on for the past four years. A proposal to name the new building the "Dr. Anthony O. Parker Transportation Academy" has also been submitted and approved by the Albany Technical College board. Adding Dr. Parker's name to the Academy seems appropriate given his hard work and vision for Transportation programs here at the College. A proposal was presented to the TCSG state board in mid-August 2022 for Fundingapproval.forthe
HEALTHCARE
Dr. Parker served on the Phoebe Putney Memorial Health System board since 2009. He understood the needs of the local healthcare community. This helped create a vision of the future employment needs in nursing and so many other specialties in healthcare. The pandemic only highlighted those dire requests for qualified graduates even stronger.
When Phoebe Putney Memorial Health System President and CEO, Scott Steiner, called Parker in January to discuss expanding the existing nursing education partnership between the two institutions,
The Auto Collision Repair Program would have day and evening course offerings with the capacity to serve 80 - 100 Students per academic year. This is projected to produce 50 - 60 graduates per academic year.
• Meeting rooms
• A library/resource center
• A health career education center
"Before his recent passing, our President, Dr. Anthony Parker, spent the better part of a year planning for and spearheading this project. He believed it would revolutionize Albany Tech's ability to train nurses and other health professionals and have an enormous positive impact on our community and our region's economy," said Emmett Griswold, Ed.D., Albany Technical College Interim President. "This project will be one of Dr. Parker's enduring legacies, and we hope the community will support our effort to move forward with it in his honor," Dr. Griswold added.
Phoebe and ATC leaders presented the living and learning community plan to the city of Albany in August 2022. Leaders say the project on the busy Jefferson Street corridor will tie in nicely with downtown redevelopment efforts and encourage other business development in the "Wearea.look
the answer wasn't just yes. "He said, 'Let's go big,'" Steiner said. "It was Dr. Parker's vision of how we did that. He was never afraid. He was never afraid to go big. It was that fearlessness that drew you to him." Parker had served on the health system's board since 2009 and, before that, had served on the Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Board from 2004 to 2008.
Plans are now in place through a special partnership Dr. Parker helped forge. Phoebe and Albany Technical College (ATC) announced a transformative project, a new Living And Learning Community, that will breathe new life into the former Albany High School building on North Jefferson Street and dramatically expand the pipeline of new nurse graduates in the region.
In addition to students seeking an associate of nursing degree, students in ATC's accelerated nurse aide, phlebotomy, and practical nursing programs will also take classes there. The second and third floors of the building will include 80 apartments to provide affordable housing for nursing students.
forward to working with city leaders to move this project forward quickly. In order to move our nursing program into this stateof-the-art new facility by the fall of 2024, the project's first floor must be complete for accreditors to survey and approve by January 2024. We're on a tight timeline, but we can get it done," Dr. Griswold said. "This truly is an amazing and unique project that will have so many benefits for our community, and we're ready to get started."
• Other amenities
The $40 million project will include new construction in the same footprint as the old school, directly across the street from Phoebe's main hospital. The 47,000 square foot first floor will be home to ATC's nursing program and include:
• Telehealth-enhanced classrooms
The Dual Achievement Program (established by SB204) o ers quali ed students a recognized and alternate path to high school graduation. Students ages 16-21 choose to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and two (2) technical certi cates of credit, a technical diploma, or a college associate degree in a speci c career pathway in order to meet high school graduation requirements.
1
2 • Computer Programming Technology • Air Conditioning Technology • Commercial Truck Driving Early Childhood Care & Education • Practical Nursing • Industrial Maintenance • Logistics • Welding & Joining Technology
Career Plus HSE o ers the exibility to earn a high school equivalency (GED) without the stress of a high-stakes test. Georgians age 21 and older without a high school diploma can acquire a basic education and high-demand workforce skills at the same time. Complete coursework to become certi ed in your chosen career path. Embrace the journey. Enjoy the rewards.
ACHIEVEMENTDUAL
PLUSCAREERHSE
AT ALBANYCOLLEGETECHNICAL OF LEARNING PERFORMANCEAND AT ALBANYCOLLEGETECHNICAL OF LEARNING PERFORMANCEAND
Executive Director/Principal of the Academy
GRADUATIONSCHOOLLEAVINGFOROPPORTUNITIESEXPANDINGINDIVIDUALSHIGHPRIORTO
The Dual Achievement Program, established earlier this year by Georgia SB-204, offers qualified students an alternative credentialed path to high school graduation. Students who have already earned six of nine high school core credits can simultaneously earn a high school diploma, along with two technical certificates of credit, a technical diploma, or a college associate degree in a specific career pathway.
Edmondson was formally the Director of Lee County Transitional Learning Center in the Lee County School System. He coordinated operations among schools to improve student academic success, ensured the achievement of district objectives, and utilized resources effectively. Edmondson also collaborated with other stakeholders such as school personnel, district administrators, parents, students, and community organizations to implement and maintain alternative services and programs.
Through a special initiative with the Technical College System of Georgia, Albany Technical College (ATC) announced a new opportunity for individuals who leave high school without a credential. This new initiative, called the Dual Achievement Program (DAP), is designed for individuals ages 16-21 who have officially withdrawn from high school and have met certain high school course requirements.
Dr. Emmett Griswold, Interim President of Albany Technical College, commented, “To establish this new program in the college’s seven county service delivery area, we have created the Academy of Learning and Performance at Albany Technical College. This academy will promote a positive learning environment focusing on supporting academic excellence and career achievement for participating students.”
Fall 2022 26
The Academy of Learning and Performance at Albany Technical College commenced Fall semester 2022. For more information, contact Aaron Edmondson, Executive Director/Principal of the Academy, at 229.430.3583 or aedmondson@albanytech.edu.
AARON EDMONDSON
Aaron Edmondson has been named the Executive Director/ Principal of the Academy of Learning and Performance at Albany Technical College. Starting his new position July 1, he is responsible for administering the day-to-day activities of the academy within the college’s service delivery area. Edmondson has 26 years of combined experience in school administration; classroom instruction and management; and professional development. He is a graduate of Westover High School and holds a Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education with coursework for a double major in Biology from Albany State University. He also has earned a Master of Education in Leadership and Supervision from Albany State.
CHRISTY BENGIS
JORDAN DENSON Category: Medical
Jasmine Kincheloe
Category: Photography
LATRONA LANIER Category: Education
Category: Public Service
June 6 - 8
Albany Technical College T.E.A.A.M.S. (Teaching Empowering African American Males to Succeed) program held a three-day summer camp with a different guest speaker(s) each day.
MONDAY - Sasha Harris, VP of PFS-Kingdom Millionaires, presented financial information ranging from spending habits, debt, investing & insurance needs.
- Brenetta Butts, a Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMSII), discussed how to properly manage anger and City of Albany Police Department Chief Michael J. Persley discussed how to prepare for a successful career.
SPECIAL POPULATIONS RESOURCE FAIR Students explored available community resources. Community agencies provided information on services to assist students with food, clothing, housing, utilities, childcare and more.
SUMMERTEAAMS CAMP
TUESDAY - Quincey Davis, Certified Master Fitness Trainer/FitNation, Albany, GA. Mr Davis discussed the importance of exercise and proper
WEDNESDAYdiet.
GEORGIASOUTHWESTREBUILDGRANTTRAINING REBUILDPROGRAM Without this grant, without you, none of this would be possible This has been 20 years in the making. Kristen Perry, EMT Program
THE ELIGIBLE COUNTIES
Guidance for the allocation was provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in Federal Register Notice 85 FR 4681, released on January 27, 2020, which includes the requirement that 80% of the allocation be spent in the most impacted and distressed zip codes, leaving 20% to be spent on the other 20 counties declared eligible for FEMA's Individual and Public Assistance.
CDBG-DR
Director (229) 430-2882
Special Grant is Helping Students Achieve their Goals ARE AS FOLLOWS:
An act of nature, a devastating hurricane, changed some students' opportunity to build a better tomorrow. Hurricane Michael (October 2018) had profound and lasting effects on the economy within Southwest Georgia. Thanks to a review by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), The Southwest Georgia Workforce Recovery Training Program at Albany Technical College is offered under DCA's Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBGDR) Program, which assists people and communities impacted by Presidentially declared disasters in the state. This program intends to boost long-term recovery by supplying impacted community residents with the necessary skills to increase household income. Activities under this program may include, but are not limited to, On-the-Job Training, Customized Training, and Job Readiness services.
• Baker • Calhoun • Clay • Crisp • Decatur* • Dougherty* • Early • Grady • Laurens • Lee • Miller • Mitchell • Randolph • Seminole* • Sumter • Terrell • Thomas • Tift • Turner • Worth *Most Impacted and Distressed Counties (MID)
Fall 2022 30 NICOLE WASHINGTON Rebuild SWGA Case Manager (229) 430-5296
MICHELLE WILLIAMS Project
80% of these funds will be available for the MID areas:
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE:
• Courses and training will provide a variety of pre-employment skills building and career and technical education skills training to ensure individuals are better prepared for the workforce.
MICHELLE WILLIAMS CDBG-DR Project Director
Low-to-Moderate Income is calculated as 80% or lower than median Income.
I truly believe that the Rebuild Southwest Georgia grant initiative has been a game changer for many students. It has been one year since Albany Technical College introduced the Rebuild Southwest Georgia grant initiative to the surrounding community, and we have awarded approximately $882,606 to students who cannot receive financial aid but are deemed at low-and-moderate income
WORKFORCE TRAINING AND ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Workforce training in construction trades, Continuing Education, and in-demand
support services, paid internships
20% will be available for the 20-County area declared eligible for Individual and Public Assistance:
• Eligible Counties: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Crisp, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Laurens, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Randolph, Seminole, Sumter, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner, and Worth.
feel proud knowing that we are helping students who would not be able to attend college if it were not for the resources of the Rebuild SWGA grant. Access to education was important to the late Dr. Anthony Parker. He stressed the importance of making resources available for prospective students to attend college, and it was just as vital to him that a student was successful in completing their chosen academic program. This grant makes both possible. We have eliminated many of the barriers that could possibly stop students from achieving their academic goal by the way of providing assistance with tuition, books, transportation and childcare. We still have three years to assist the student population, and I look forward to more people and businesses taking advantage of the Rebuild Southwest Georgia grant funds.
careers•Employment
ELIGIBLE AREAS
Itresidents.makesme
The Southwest Georgia Workforce Recovery Training Program will support workforce development and training for low to moderate-income residents in the most in-demand sectors of the state, with an emphasis on disaster-related sectors. Funding for job training will strengthen collaborations between Georgia's workforce, education and training centers, and employers with a shared goal of providing solutions to promote the growth and stability of the local economy.
• Job readiness and job placement assistance to support successful graduates of training in obtaining employment.
Further information related to Georgia's CDBG-DR programs and distribution method can be found on the state's HUD-Approved Action Plan on DCA's website. Program funding totals $8,367,400 and is projected to serve a minimum of 400 low to moderate-income individuals over four years starting June 2021 – Jun 2025.
• Most Impacted and Distressed Areas: 31705 (Dougherty County), 39817 (Decatur County), 39845 (Seminole County)
• Logistics, Operations, and Business
• Workforce-Related Continuing Education
Trainingcourses.
Since I have started working under this grant, I have had the opportunity to see students thrive because they are receiving the tools needed to achieve. So many different situations and stories have come across my path that opened my eyes to how essential this grant is and can be to a lot of students. Some students come in feeling defeated because of unsuccessfulness in the past, but this grant provides students in the motivation to keep going, try again, start strong, or finish strong. I had a student come in who was released from prison after 20 years. He wanted to better himself and wanted to make this second chance work for his good, but he was reluctant because he didn't think he could afford it and was dealing with other issues, so he applied for the grant. Once he started his program, I could see his confidence grow. His instructors have expressed to me how well he is doing, and how he always gives his best. I am honored to witness his progress.
• Contract Training
TARA ManagementBusinessWILCHERLogistics
Funds from the Southwest Georgia Workforce Recovery Training Program may be used to purchase equipment, supplies, software, and technology required for specific in-demand career and career and technical education programs as well as continuing education
Another student came in to apply for this program. She was timid and nervous, she explained that she didn't have enough money for college. She not only earned her EMS Professions diploma, but recently was accepted into the Practical nursing program! I now understand the passion that Dr. Parker had for this initiative. I often think of him, when I think of maintaining the excellence of this program, and why it is important to continue to help students succeed. Our community can only flourish from this amazing opportunity!
• Construction
POTENTIAL PATHWAY PROGRAMS CAN INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• Electronics and Engineering Support
• Manufacturing Support
• Career Services & Placement
• Adult Basic Education
NICOLE WASHINGTON Rebuild SWGA Case Manager
I would like to Thank Ms. Nicole Washington and the Rebuild Southwest Georgia grant . The Rebuild Southwest Georgia grant helps students like me that have no way of paying college tuition. Ms. Washington's compassion and love of people has really been shown to help people like me. I would like to send a special Thank you to Ms. Washington and Albany Technical College for their help!
may be provided through multiple means, including classroom training, apprenticeship programs, on-the-job training, paid internships, work-study, customized training, or other innovative models proposed by sub-recipients and approved by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Training may be delivered via sub-recipient partnerships with public, private, or non-profit entities. If a sub-recipient intends to utilize a partnership to provide services, the sub-recipient must document how partners will be selected.
SurgicalMIDDLEBROOKSJAMEEKATechnology
• Informational Technology
The grant has taken so much stress off me and given me the opportunity to focus completely on my studies. Ms. Washington has guided me through the whole process. Even when you're away from your desk and I need you, you always make things happen. I'm truly grateful for the grant and you!
• Public Services
• Transportation
• Healthcare
Fall 202233 TRAINING REBUILDPROGRAM
PROGRAM REFRESH EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION
Congratulations to our Albany Technical College Students who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society in March.
NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY
Fall 202235
AIRVAC LIFETEAM VISITS WITH DEVELOPMENTCHILDCHILDREN
Pictured from left to right: LaQuishia White, Lianna Cobb, Samantha Williams, Torey Bynum Jr., Shane Frazier, Derrick Johnson, LaTryce Washington and Dr, Anthony Parker.
Program refreshes are a way that Albany Technical College introduces existing programs to the community with a new perspective and provides fresh energy to the program, perhaps piquing the curiosity of those interested in a new career. Often, technology and instruction may have changed over the years and what is presented is entirely new information to the service area.
Albany Technical College has an on-campus Child Development Demonstration Center where childcare services are provided for infants to pre-k. Early Childhood Care and Education students can work one-on-one in a fully accredited daycare setting throughout the course of the program. The integral goal of our Demonstration Center is to provide an environment for Early Childhood Care and Education students to gain and demonstrate their knowledge obtained from the course competencies so they will be efficient as educators. The Child Development Demonstration Center is dedicated to addressing the emerging individual physical, social, cultural, cognitive, literacy, and developmental needs of children in an all-encompassing and supportive environment guided by dedicated professionals and the aspiring in-service teachers they are training.
Children from the ATC Child Development Center were treated to an "up close and personal" tour with AirVac LifeTeam crew members and the helicopter on June 16.
INDUCTION CEREMONY
2022 Honors graduate Automotive Technology
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Graduates can continue their education and receive an Associate of Science in Nursing at Albany Technical College. Pathway education opportunities are also in place to advance into a four-year program at partner universities.
Even Though The Grass Is Greener Dirt Is There Also - Jul 27, 2021
"We are communicating closely with regional healthcare providers to better understand their needs. Recruiting students into healthcare is not only a local initiative, but has become a national issue. Graduating from this program opens doors for students and creates opportunities to make decent wages doing something they love. These graduates can start work immediately and conceivably while in school," said Lisa Stephens, Dean of Business and Healthcare Technology at Albany Technical College.
In addition, Mr. Foster has also published two books on Amazon.
"Practical Nursing is a one-year program that teaches students the skills needed to help patients in hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) work under the direction of doctors and registered nurses (RNs) and perform skills such as assessment, vital sign checks, drawing labs and inserting IV’s, as well as passing medications and so much more.," says Teresa Darity, Albany Technical College Practical Nursing Chair/Instructor.
Students will earn a Practical Nursing diploma and be prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination to become an LPN. Graduates qualify for LPN positions in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies. Following completion of the Practical Nursing program and successfully passing the licensure exam, students can choose to continue their education by enrolling in higher-level nursing or medical programs at Albany Technical College and other institutions.
Fall 2022 36
The Practical Nursing program includes courses in anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and nutrition, among others. Students are taught how to collect fluid samples, administer IV medications, maintain patient records, and teach families to help care for sick or injured relatives.
Love's Journey - Feb 8, 2010 Student DontaviusSpotlightFoster
The Practical Nursing program prepares students to sit for the NCLEX-PN for licensure as practical nurses. The program prepares graduates to give competent nursing care. This is done through a selected number of academic and occupational courses providing a variety of techniques and materials necessary to assist the student in acquiring the needed knowledge and skills to give competent care. A variety of clinical experiences is planned so that theory and practice are integrated under the guidance of the clinical instructor. Program graduates receive a Practical Nursing diploma and have the qualifications of an entry-level practical nurse.
A special presentation spotlighting the Practical Nursing program was held on June 30.
million dollar grants and has previously held supervisory
"Havingpositions.worked
In addition to her competence in evaluation and assessment methods and her knowledge of various state and federal grant regulations, Davis's professional development includes Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Certified Defense Financial Manager Certification, and Federal Appropriations Law training. She holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Albany State University and a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Alabama State University.
On July 1, 2022, Angela Davis assumed the position of Vice President of hadmanagementdetail,knownandproposalbackgroundDavisGriswold.InterimAlbanycenteredleadershipbysupportcollege,AsstrategictheinstrumentalthoseforAlbany"Mrs.Georgia.Technical20StevesinceComplianceGrantsPreviously,TechnicalEffectivenessInstitutionalatAlbanyCollege(ATC).Ms.DaviswasCoordinatorandOfficeratATC2010.ShereplacedDr.Eidson,whoretiredafteryearsofworkingfortheCollegeSystemofDavishasworkedwithTechnicalCollegeelevenyears,andinyears,shehasbeeninassistingwithinstitution'sgrowthandplanningefforts.partofseniorstaffattheshewillcontinuetothecollege’smissionprovidingexceptionalthroughstudent-approaches,"statedTechnicalCollegePresidentDr.Emmetthasanextensiveingrantdevelopmentadministration.Sheisforherattentiontocompetency,andtimeskills.Shehasoversightofmultiple
in the office of Institutional Effectiveness since joining the college, I have had the opportunity to assist the department through SACSCOC accreditation, Perkins/PAR reviews, and strategic planning. Serving on the Assessment and Program Review committees, I am afforded the opportunity to provide guidance and feedback to enhance and improve student learning, said Davis.
NEW PRESIDENTVICE EFFECTIVENESSINSTITUTIONALOF
Fall 202237
FROMLETTERTHEDEAN
TOMEKIA COOPER Dean of Academic Affairs
ATC Family, I would like to give a huge shout-out to Noreen and Maureen McGee! Today, I received a phone call from Shabreka Chappell, the parent of Frankie Smith, a dual-enrolled student here at ATC. The parent wanted to personally thank Noreen and Maureen McGee for tutoring her son in math. Initially, Frankie was not submitting assignments and was in danger of failing the course. The math instructor, Noreen McGee, contacted the ATC High School Coordinator, the student’s high school counselor, and the parent regarding Frankie’s lack of performance in the course. As a result, Frankie started attending math tutorial sessions and developed a genuine interest in math; he is now passing the course.
Additionally, Frankie aspires to serve in the military. He had taken the ASVAB ten times but was still unable to score high enough to enlist in his preferred branch of service. As a result of attending regular math tutorial sessions with the McGees, Frankie has now scored high enough to enlist in the Air Force! Both Frankie and his mom are ecstatic and want to thank Maureen and Noreen McGee for their assistance, dedication, and commitment!
Davis is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is married to Marquis Davis, and they have one daughter.
Kudos Noreen and Maureen McGee!
MAUREEN MCGEE NOREEN MCGEE
BRITTANY DEES
NEW HIRES
Allied Health/First Generation Adv 5/2/22
CANDICE KEMP Associate of Science in Nursing 7/1/22
RAY DELL
ALEXIS HOLSEY Administrative Assistant to VP of Student 4/28/22Affairs
DEMETRIUS JONES 4/1/22Custodian
RETIREMENTS
ANGELA R. DAVIS
VP of Institutional Effectiveness 7/1/22
CEKEYA MACK Financial Aid Specialist 4/25/22
BRENETTA BUTTS
NEW HIRES PROMOTIONS RETIREMENTS
TIFFANY LEE Student Life Coordinator 5/16/22
CIS-Computer Support Services & Cybersecurity Chair/Instructor Retirement date: 6/1/22
VENESIA MCCOY Payroll Specialist 5/2/22
Welding & Joining Technology Chair/Instructor Retirement date: 6/1/22
Executive Director of Dual Achievement 7/1/22Program
Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Retirement date: 6/30/22
albanytech.edu Fall 2022 38
BRITTNY WRIGHT-MCGRADY
KIM BOONE
AARON EDMONDSON, JR.
KADEEM WILLIAMS Admissions Assistant 4/1/22
Asst Financial Aid Director 4/1/22
LASHAWNDA ETHRIDGE Campus Chief of Police 6/1/22
Academic Coord-AA Males 4/6/22
MARK TAYLOR Maintenance Technician 6/13/22
General Core, Instructor Retirement date: 8/2/22
TAVARIS KIRKLAND Property Account Specialist 5/2/22
STEVE EIDSON
KENNETH DELONG AC Technology Instructor Retirement date: 9/1/22
LINDA BROWN
PROMOTIONS
Consider your next career in education. We are committed to creating a positive supportive and diverse work environment in which faculty and staff can excel, and hope you will consider joining us as we strive to become a renowned first choice for technical education.
TIM EDWARDS
H.S. 2ndry Initiatives Coordinator 6/1/22
A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia 1704 South Slappey Boulevard Albany, Georgia 31701
Dougherty County Campus: 229.430.3500 | Randolph County Learning Center: 229.732.5280 albanytech.edu
ALBANY TRANSPORTATION ACADEMY COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVING OR DIESELTECHNOLOGYEQUIPMENT Change Direction. Change Your Life.®
As set forth in its student catalog, Albany Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Kathy Skates, Vice President of Administrative Services, Albany Technical College, 1704 S. Slappey Blvd., Albany, GA 31701. Phone 229.430.3524 and Section 504 Coordinator, Regina Watts, Special Needs Coordinator, Albany Technical College, 1704 S. Slappey Blvd., Albany, GA 31701, 229.430.2854 or rwatts@albanytech.edu.
