Winter 2021
INSIGHTS ®
ANNUAL STATE OF THE COLLEGE ADDRESS Dr. Anthony O. Parker delivered a State of the College address on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Due to COVID-19 health conditions in the community, the decision was made to hold the September 15 presentation in a virtual format. The Albany Technical College YouTube link can be found here. Dr. Parker highlighted Albany Technical College’s graduation and job placement rates and how we measure up within the seven-county Service Delivery Area (SDA). Information will be presented on the current enrollment, retention, and Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) goals. Dr. Parker’s remarks also will list new programs of study at the college and information about academic initiatives. Other information showcased in the presentation included some of the accomplishments that were achieved in academic years 2020 and 2021, challenges coming up in the academic year 2022, and the status and progress towards facility expansion and investments. Dr. Parker discussed the capital outlay project needs; for Diesel and Automotive Collision Repair, a proposed Public Safety Center, and backfilled expansion of programs in the existing Center of Excellence in Information Technology and Electronics (CEIT) building.
PRACTICAL NURSING CAPSTONE PROJECT Albany Technical College Practical Nursing students presented their capstone projects today in the Logistics Education Center. In addition to their presentations, they also offered taking blood pressure. The capstone project is usually the final assignment and plays a vital role in preparing students for the world of work thanks to its practical applications and ability to help hone students’ professional knowledge and skills.
