Albany Technical College - Annual Report 2011

Albany Technical College Annual Report 2011

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From Our President

Strong Tradition. Proven Success. Powerful Future: Albany Technical College’s 50th Anniversary Year & How We Are Moving Forward In 2012 Dear ATC Supporter: During all of 2011, Albany Technical College celebrated its 50 Year Anniversary. We are so glad that you were a part of that celebration. Our theme of “Strong Tradition, Proven Success, Powerful Future” continues to resonate in all we do at Albany Tech.

After a kickoff in December of 2010, our 50th anniversary began with a First Responders vehicle dedication in January and a convocation ceremony in February. Our keynote speaker for the convocation was none other than Lieutenant General Willie Williams, Commander for the United States Marine Corps and former Commanding General of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. A dear friend of mine and of Albany Technical College, we were so pleased to have Lt. General Williams speak on such a historic day.

Another landmark of our year-long celebration was the opening of our new Logistics Education Center in June. If you haven’t had a chance to tour our new Center, we encourage you to stop by. The new facilities, which include a state-of-theart Culinary Arts kitchen and training areas, Student Center, Media Center, Executive Board Room, and Logistics Education Auditorium, are beyond impressive.

In addition to the opening of our new building, we held a 50th Gala at Phoebe Putney’s Medical Towers. The gathering of friends of the college, community members, and employees made the evening shine.

In November, I was personally overwhelmed the Albany Technical College Board of Directors, faculty and staff chose to name the new Media Center in my honor. My family and I wish to thank the college and the community for this tremendous honor.

As we move forward in 2012, we are standing firm on the “Powerful Future” aspect of our 50th theme. We are already in the process of renovating several areas on our campus. One of those areas includes the renovation of the old student center in Freedom Hall so that we can expand our bookstore operations. In addition, those students who already take advantage of our Academic Achievement Center will have increased opportunities in our new Center being built in the former Media Center in Freedom Hall.

We invite you to come visit our campus and see all the improvements we are making so that we can continue and build on our promise to you in 2012 and that is Workforce Education and Development.

their educational goals and become Albany Tech dedicated a 1947 Mac Fire Truck successful members of donated to the college by the City of Dawson the workforce. For that, we are grateful to American Fire Department, a police car donated by Proteins and the Bagwell family.” the City of Albany and the Albany Police Department, and an ambulance donated

by Dougherty County. The fire truck was Albany Tech Kicked placed as a showpiece on display beside Off 50th Anniversary the Center for Emergency Responders, With Homecoming while the police car and ambulance are utilized for hands-on instruction for the Law Week Activities As Albany Tech continued Enforcement Technology and Paramedic its 50th anniversary in Technology programs at Albany Tech.

January, Homecoming Week started on Monday, January American Proteins Donated Annual 31. The week’s activities began with Scholarship to Albany Tech a Pep Rally in front of the campus On January 24th, Norman Barber, Human bookstore. Students were invited Resources and Safety Manager for American to warm up with hot chocolate, Proteins, Inc., presented Dr. Anthony coffee and doughnuts as the Parker, President of Albany Tech, with players and cheerleaders pumped a check for $6,500 for the Foundation’s up the spirit in preparation scholarship funds. Forsyth County business for the Homecoming Game and civic leader, Tommy Bagwell and his on Thursday, February 3rd. In wife, Chantal, established the $500,000 addition to the Pep Rally on Bagwell Family Scholarship Endowment to Monday, students had a chance to provide scholarships for students attending meet the candidates for Mr. and Ms. technical colleges located near their family Albany Tech. The celebration continued business locations. The family business, on Tuesday with speeches by Mr. and American Proteins, Inc., currently has three Ms. Albany Tech candidates, a talent locations, including one in Cuthbert, GA. show, and a “Money Talks” session Scholarship recipients are chosen using the for students to understand the new following criteria: financial need, proximity financial aid debit cards. On Wednesday, to the company’s operation sites and the a celebrity/twin day dress up was held likelihood of their success. “We want to for faculty, staff and students, along help as many students as we can to come to with a game day, and voting time for college, especially those living in our rural Mr. and Ms. Albany Tech. The week areas,” said Dr. Parker. “This scholarship wrapped up on Thursday, February will give students a chance to achieve 3rd, with the Homecoming Game.

January

Albany Tech Dedicated Donated First Responders Vehicles

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February

Albany Tech Held 50th Anniversary Reed-Taylor, Deputy Commissioner of the communities for its citizens through the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), planting of trees, and the City of Albany Convocation Ceremony Albany Technical College formally kicked off its 50th Anniversary with a Convocation Ceremony on Friday, February 18, 2011, at 11am, at the James H. Gray Civic Center. A reception followed immediately afterwards at the Albany Tech Kirkland Conference Center. “Albany Tech’s convocation is a celebration of our 50 years of service to Southwest Georgia,” said Dr. Anthony Parker, President of Albany Tech. “For 50 years, one of the finest faculty and staff have provided relevant workforce education to many of our friends and neighbors. We are proud of our community and pleased to contribute to its economic well-being.” Keynote Speaker for the morning ceremony was Lt. General Willie Williams, Director of the Marine Corps Staff in Washington, DC. Many Southwest Georgians remembered Lt. General Williams during his time at Albany’s Marine Corps Logistics Command as the Commander from June 2005 to June 2009.

As part of the ceremony, Albany Tech President, Dr. Anthony Parker, recognized several elected officials. A special Presentation of the Flag by the Honor Guard of the Albany Police Department was also presented. The Albany Marine Corps Band engaged the audience with several performances throughout the program. In addition, Dr. Josephine

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presented on behalf of Albany Tech’s governing body, TCSG.

Albany Tech Named Tree Campus USA for Third Year In a Row On February 22nd, the non-profit Arbor Day Foundation announced that Albany Technical College earned Tree Campus USA recognition for 2010 for its dedication to campus forestry management and environmental stewardship. This marked the third year Albany Tech has been named a Tree Campus USA. Tree Campus USA is a national program that honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy management of their campus forests and for engaging the community in environmental stewardship.

Tree Campus USA is a program of the Arbor Day Foundation and is supported by a grant from Toyota. “By encouraging its students to plant trees and participate in services that will help the environment, Albany Technical College is making a positive impact on its community that will last for decades,” said John Rosenow, chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation. “One goal of the Tree Campus USA program is to help create healthier

will certainly benefit from Albany Technical College’s commitment to Tree Campus USA.”

Albany Tech Announced Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year Nominees for the Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year Award for Albany Technical College were presented at a faculty meeting held on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, on campus. Nominees included: Mattie Buchannon (Practical Nursing); Kenneth DeLong (Air Conditioning Technology); Charlene Duncan (Early Childhood Care & Education); Jill Mash (Visual Communications/Printing and Graphics Technology); Katrina Towns (Adult Education); and Kaven Williams

Albany Tech Announced GOAL Winner Albany Technical College presented the four Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) finalists to the Rotary Club on February 24, 2011, at Noon, at Doublegate Country Club. After presentation of the four, the winner was presented by Judy Randall, Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman. Patrick Jenkins, Environmental Horticulture student at Albany Tech, was named as the winner. Jenkins was picked by a Chamber of Commerce panel in a judging held at the campus the prior week. The four finalists included: Brandon Bass (Radiologic Technology); Chancy Davis (Marketing Management); Patrick Jenkins (Environmental Horticulture); and Rodriquez Thomas (Early Childhood Care and Education).

Albany Tech Graduated First Telecommunications Engineering Technology Student The Telecommunications Engineering Technology program at Albany Tech celebrated its first degree graduate of the program. Ricardo Roberts was the first of what the College hopes will be many to graduate from the program. Roberts, a native of Albany, is a graduate of Albany High School. He served for three years active duty in the Air Force as a sheet metal mechanic.

When he left the Air Force, he decided he wanted to come to Albany Tech to pursue his dream of doing computer networking. Roberts is also a degree graduate of the Biomedical Electronics Technology program at Albany Tech. He decided to continue on and pursue the associate degree in Telecommunications Engineering Technology to further his knowledge of computer networking.

“We learned so much in the CISCO lab at Albany Tech,” said Roberts. “We were able to get so much hands-on experience with routers, switches, and networks, which was exciting for me. I would definitely recommend the program at Albany Tech to others interested in pursuing this area of study.”

Roberts is furthering his education at DeVry University, where he has already started the bachelor’s degree program in Electronics Engineering Technology.

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February

(Telecommunications Engineering Technology). After presentation of the nominees, the winner for Albany Tech was announced. Early Childhood Care and Education instructor, Charlene Duncan, was named the 2011 Instructor of the Year. “It is a privilege to be named as the Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year for Albany Technical College,” said Duncan. “I work with such awesome instructors and to be chosen from among such skilled professionals is an honor. I am looking forward to the rest of the awards process and excited about meeting other faculty members from various technical colleges and sharing all of the great things that are happening here on our wonderful campus and within the Technical College System of Georgia.”

March

Albany Tech Celebrated 50th by Planting a Tree for Arbor Day

Albany Technical College, a Tree Campus USA, celebrated Arbor Day on Thursday, March 3, 2011, beginning at 10 a.m. on the grounds between Prosperity Hall and the George M. Kirkland Administration Building, by planting a tree in honor of its 50th Anniversary. For the 50th year anniversary commemoration, George Paul, Environmental Horticulture instructor at Albany Tech, selected a large live oak, because it is the Georgia state tree and because of what it symbolizes – strength and courage. The tree was planted in close proximity to Prosperity Hall, also known as Building A, since it was the College’s very first administration building.

Mr. Chuck Norvell, Urban Forester for the Georgia Forestry Commission, enlightened attendees on the history of Arbor Day and the importance of trees in our environment. In addition, Ilisi Malone, City of Albany Arborist, also spoke on the importance of preserving and protecting trees. In addition, Albany Tech was joined by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Delta Eta Omega Chapter, Inc.) for the celebration.

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women. In 1946, eleven women gathered to charter the first black Greek organization in Albany, named Delta Eta Omega Chapter.

Emerson Electrical Foundation Donated $500 Scholarship to Albany Tech

On March 16, 2011, the Albany Tech Foundation accepted a $500 scholarship donation from the Emerson Electrical Foundation. The Emerson Electrical Foundation is made up of about a dozen former Albany Tech students and faculty members who studied electrical systems under former instructor Willie Emerson.

They asked for the scholarship dollars to go to deserving industrial electrical, air conditioning technology or electrical construction and maintenance students. The scholarships pay for tuition, fees, books and tools. “We gladly accepted the generous gift,” said Dr. Parker, President of Albany Tech.

“The scholarships will allow students, who may not have had enough money to attend college, to learn a skill that is in high demand in southwest Georgia. There’s a critical shortage of electricians and air conditioning techs, and the students who receive this scholarship will surely find employment as soon as they graduate.” Emerson taught at ATC from 1961 to the mid-1990s. He also founded the college’s first basketball team.

On Friday evening, April 15, 2011, at 7 p.m., the Albany Technical College Foundation held their annual Roast in the Kirkland Conference Center on the college campus. The College “roasted” former State of Georgia Labor Commissioner, Michael Thurmond. A silent auction was also held in the Conference Center atrium beginning at 6 p.m. Roasters for the evening included: Albany Technical College President, Dr. Anthony Parker; Panzer Hall, retired Employment Marketing Representative for the Department of Labor; Gene Washington, Communications/Outreach Specialist for the Department of Labor; Ron Jackson, Commissioner for the Technical College System of Georgia; and Dr. Willie Adams, Mayor for the City of Albany.

Albany Tech Held Fourth Annual Athletics Banquet Albany Technical College held an Athletics Banquet for the Titans basketball players and cheerleaders from season 2010-2011 on Friday, April 29, 2011, at 6pm, in the Manufacturing Technology Center on campus. Men and Lady Titans were recognized for their accomplishments during the ceremony.

Award presentations were given to the cheerleaders and players by the coaches, as well as a special presentation for

“Friend of the Titans.” Keynote speaker for the evening’s ceremony was Charlene Johnson, Athletics Director for South Carolina State University. All Men’s Titans players were recognized for their contributions during the season, including Duran Blue, Michael Cofield, Jamorris Gaines, Rahaem James, Tyrell Johnson, Harrison Gibson, Triquenski Hicks, Jerry Lewis, Patrick Lewis, Andrew Reason, Justin Wimberly, Eric Walker, and Justin Wilcox. Special awards were presented to the following Men’s Titans: Rahaem James, Defensive Player of the Year and Winta Majors Community Service Award; Jerry Lewis, Offensive Player of the Year; Duran Blue, Most Valuable Player; Tyrell Johnson, Most Improved Player; Triquenski Hicks, President Scholar Award; Justin Wilcox, and B.J. Brown Coach’s Award. The Lady Titans were all recognized including: Deja Cooper, Iesha Dunbar, Amber Phillips, Shonteria Fortner, Bianca Fennessee, Tiffany Harris, Kiyauna Masten, Latonya Peters, Brittany Thornton, Shayla Jester, Quanesha Smith, Jasmine Vaughn, Annquinnette Wilcher, and Ann Wilcher. Special awards were presented to the following Lady Titans: Shanteria Fortner, Defensive Player of the Year; Bianca Fennessee, Offensive Player of the Year; Ann Wilcher, Most Valuable Player;

Kiyauana Masten, Most Improved Player; Quanesha Smith, President Scholar Award and Winta Majors Community Service Award; and Deja Cooper, B.J. Brown Coach’s Award. The Titans Cheerleaders were also recognized including Shkeba Butler, Jameka Grimes, Jana Sullivan (Young Titans Cheerleader), Myasia Van Horn, Kennedi Walker (Young Titans Cheerleader), Marie Williams (President Scholar Award), and Tanisha Ingram.

Titans Cheer Coach, Sarah Spurlin, and Assistant Cheer Coach, Dietra Windom, were also recognized. Assistant coaches were recognized including: Ravie Givens (Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach); Brandon Dawkins and Delacia Tolbert (Assistant Lady Titans Basketball Coach). A special “Friend of the Titans” award was presented to SOWEGA Tax and Accounting Services for their outstanding service and assistance.

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April

Albany Tech Foundation Held Annual “Roast”

May

Albany Tech Held Spring Commencement Ceremonies Albany Technical College held its Spring Commencement Ceremony for fall and winter graduates on Friday, May 6, 2011, at 7pm at the Albany Civic Center.

Preceding the ceremony, a reception was held from 5pm to 6:45pm in the Meeting Room at the Civic Center. More than 60 students received their associate degrees; more than 500 diplomas; and more than 50 technical certificates of credit. In addition, more than 100 students were eligible to receive their GED’s. Several of these students were also recognized in the program for outstanding achievements and contributions in club organizations, student organizations, and academic excellence, which includes President’s List, scholarships, and other affiliations. The guest speaker for the evening ceremony was Dean Alford, President and CEO of Allied Energy Services and Board Chairman for the Technical College System of Georgia.

Albany Tech and Southern Polytechnic State University Held Local Articulation Agreement Signing Albany Technical College held a local articulation signing for its agreement with Southern Polytechnic State University

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on Monday, May 9, 2011, at 12 Noon in the Albany Tech Presidential Board Room. Originally signed in Atlanta on April 11, 2011, this agreement allows Albany Tech students to complete their first two years of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree.

With this agreement, students can earn their associate of applied science in Electromechanical Engineering Technology with Albany Technical College and go on to complete their bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology with Southern Polytechnic State University. Students can expect to take their

Southern Polytechnic courses at Albany Tech and online. Then, go to work right here in Southwest Georgia.

“This opportunity with SPSU will keep our students who train in engineering technology fields in Southwest Georgia,” said Dr. Anthony Parker, President of Albany Technical College. “It’s a winwin situation for us and them and we look forward to the partnership.”

In the June 13, 2011 edition of Community College Week magazine, Albany Technical College ranked 22nd in the publication’s listing of Top 100 One-Year Certificate Producers list for 2011 with a total number of 1,664 diplomas and certificates awarded so far. Albany Tech was ranked 32 in 2010 for the same list with a total of 1,271 diplomas and certificates awarded. That is an increase of 393 more degrees awarded for this period. According to a Community College Week analysis, degrees awarded throughout the Top 100 list set a record high despite the rocky educational landscape, particularly the financial constraints that have been experienced since most community colleges opened their doors. “Albany Tech’s move from the 32nd slot to the 22nd slot demonstrates even further that we are at an all-time high of relevance in Georgia, especially in Southwest Georgia,” said Dr. Anthony Parker, President of Albany Technical College. Albany Tech’s summer quarter began on June 13th with over 4,000 students enrolled.

Albany Technical College Held Grand Opening of Logistics Education Center

Albany Technical College held the Grand Opening of its brand new Logistics Education Center on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, beginning with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 3pm on the grounds in front of the building. A reception immediately followed inside the new Student Center.

The Logistics Education Center is the home

of Albany Tech’s new student center, Logistics Education Auditorium, Culinary Arts Institute, Media Center, and a new Executive Board Room. Speakers for the ceremonial ribbon cutting include Albany Tech President, Dr. Anthony Parker; Commissioner Ron Jackson of the Technical College System of Georgia, Mayor Willie Adams, Dougherty County Commission Chairman, Jeff Sinyard, and Col. Terrence Reid of MCLB Maintenance Center Albany. “The Center will provide a location for Albany Tech to deliver teleconferencing, online logistics education, and an online education center for all other academic programs,” said Dr. Anthony Parker, President of Albany Tech. “The College’s Culinary Arts program will transition to a Center for Excellence in Culinary Arts for the hospitality industry in Southwest Georgia,” added Parker. “The new library/media center will support the high quality instruction delivered by all our academic programs. And, finally our students will have a quality location to enjoy themselves with a meal when they are not in class without having to walk for blocks in inclement weather for lunch.” After the reception, Albany Tech hosted the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours beginning at 5:30pm in the new Student Center.

Tours of the new facility were available to all attendees.

June

Albany Technical College Placed 22nd in Community College Week’s Top 100 Producers List of One-Year Certificates for 2011

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July

Albany Technical College Hosted 6th Annual Community Family and Friends Day Albany Technical College hosted the sixth annual Community, Family and Friends Day at the main campus on Saturday, July 23, 2011, from 10am until 1pm.

The theme for this year’s event was the College’s 50th Anniversary Theme “Strong Tradition. Proven Success.

Powerful Future.” As part of this annual event, the Car and Bike Showcase was also held. This was an excellent time for auto enthusiasts from all over to enter their vehicles in the competition. There was no entry fee and the winners received first, second and third place awards.

Albany Tech’s faculty and staff provided guests with information about the College’s academic programs, financial aid, student activities and career options. Prospective students and their families had an opportunity to tour the campus and learn firsthand about ATC’s many programs and services. Guests also enjoyed a live radio remote featuring

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WJIZ 96.3’s “The Big Scoop” radio personality, free food, children’s games, live music from the DEUCE Band, Petting Zoo by The Parks at Chehaw, and much more.

In preparation of the official Quarterto-Semester (Q2S) switch, Albany Technical College held a “Death of the Quarter” ceremony on Monday, August 8th, beginning at 10am. The line-up for the New Orleans style “funeral” began on the side of the Kirkland building facing Artisan Hall and proceeded around campus until reaching the new Logistics Education Center. Albany Tech administration, the Q2S committee, Student Government Association members, Titans cheerleaders, students, and a band lead the processional march.

Old program brochures under the quarter system were placed in a casket to symbolize the “death of the quarter,” with remarks by ATC President, Dr. Anthony Parker, and Student Government Vice

President, Rodriquez Thomas. Following the remarks, a band celebration officially rang in the start of the semester system.

The ATC Culinary Arts department also provided a jambalaya and benyas lunch. The fall term marked ATC’s and all colleges under the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) first term under the semester system. ATC’s fall term began on Monday, August 22.

Albany Tech Appointed New Board Chairperson Albany Technical College appointed a new Board of Directors Chairperson at its monthly board meeting on August 17, 2011, at 4pm. Virginia Parker succeeded long-time Board Chairman, Walter Mattox. A retired Human Resources Director for Mars Chocolate,

North America in Albany, Parker was responsible for leading the Albany site’s human resources operations, including recruitment and retention, associate development, relations, organizational development, leadership and management coaching, and external relations. Parker’s roots for technical adult learning run deep. In her training role at Mars Albany, she partnered with Albany Tech to establish an on-site program allowing associates to take courses preparing them for their GED without leaving work. During that time, she was also an active member of Literacy Volunteers of America.

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August

Albany Tech Held “Death of Quarter” Event

By The Numbers

Most Popular Age Group

Graduates Employed in Field

568

Graduates employed in Related Field

190

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Awards TCCs 2,209 Diploma 1,071 Degree 145

Most Popular Age Group Summer

Fall

Winter

Spring

Total

Under 21

501

753

677

597

2,528

21-25

861

1,060

1,103

1,081

4,105

26-30

703

795

777

688

2,963

31-35

528

604

605

585

2,322

36-40

376

432

461

465

1,734

Over 40

749

853

872

835

3,309

Baker Calhoun Clay Dougherty Lee Randolph Terrell

46,495

43 Companies Served through Economic

654 4,068 ** The Adult Education site lists GED Graduates by calendar year, not fiscal year. This number is for calendar year 2010.

Dual High School Enrolled

18 15 187

Joint High School Enrolled Tech Prep StudentS Enrolled

Students Receiving hope

5,813 students receiving pell 5,321

Development Programs

46,495 Number of People Trained in Economic

Development Programs

Enrollment Numbers Total students enrolled Summer

Fall

Winter

Spring

Total

Full-Time

2,368

2,965

2,896

2,774

11,003

Online ONLY

879

1,078

1,100

1,058

4,115

Online

4,480 Web Enhanced

Hybrid

4,544

2,092

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By The Numbers

1,921

Total Training hours through Economic Development Programs

AUGUST

The Governor’s Office of Workforce Development Held Town Hall Series on Soft Skills in Education at Albany Technical College The Governor’s Office of Workforce Development hosted The Governor’s Workforce Development Town Hall on Soft Skills in Education at Albany Technical College on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, from 6pm to 8pm. This marked a series of 31 public town hall meetings to allow Georgians, most importantly our students, parents, business leaders, and Georgia’s professional educators, to be a part of the establishment of a statewide certification in soft skills such as punctuality, ability to learn, appropriate business attire, and ability to work as a team for Georgia’s schools. These meetings were designed to unite Georgia

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as we work to establish an effective set of soft skills to ensure that our emerging workforce is prepared to achieve success in the workplace. Executive Director Melvin Everson of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development hosted the panel on stage to engage with the public on this important initiative. Panel members included: representatives from the Department of Education, Albany Technical College, The Georgia Department of Labor, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the Georgia PTA, the local Chamber of Commerce, local business owners, the local Superintendent of Schools, The local School Board Chair, the local Mayor, the chair of the County Commission, the state Senator, and the state Representative.

Albany Tech Planted Time Capsule in Honor of 50th Anniversary Albany Technical College planted a time capsule on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at 11am, on the grounds between Freedom Hall and Nathaniel Cross Building, in honor of its 50th anniversary. Since the beginning of 2011, items were gathered to go in the time capsule that ranged from a Titans jersey, current program brochures, Quarter-to-Semester (Q2S) items, and many others to commemorate things from both the past 50 years and the present year. In addition, a photo of the faculty and staff was taken earlier in the year and a print placed in the time capsule. The time capsule will be opened in another 50 years by future Albany Technical College administrations.

Albany Technical College held a luncheon on Monday, September 12, 2011, at 11am, in the Kirkland Conference Center, to honor Mayor Willie Adams as a “Friend of the College.” While in office, Mayor Adams was instrumental in helping Albany Technical College with several initiatives to help the college be more successful. The college’s president and senior management team, deans, board and foundation members presented him with the “Friend of the College” award, as well as a commemorative framed photo collage to highlight some of the events he shared with Albany Tech while serving as Mayor of the City of Albany.

“With Dr. Adams support, Albany Tech has been able to secure SPLOST funding for the relocation of Lowe Road, as well as a pedestrian bridge across Slappey Boulevard,” said Dr. Anthony Parker, President of Albany Technical College.

“Our Law Enforcement Technology program has been able to secure an out of service police cruiser and our Fire Science Technology program has become nationally accredited and is the training agency for the Albany Fire Department,” said Dr. Parker. “Besides doing all he could to see that Albany is recognized as a college town, Dr. Adams is the education mayor for both K-12 and higher education. He has gone out of his way to seek state and federal funding for the college and our community. He will always be appreciated by the Albany Tech family.”

Albany Technical College Held 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration September 30th

September

Albany Tech Honored Mayor Adams as “Friend of the College”

Albany Technical College held a special 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration on Friday, September 30, 2011, at Phoebe Towers North Ballroom. A reception began at 6pm with dinner and a special program following at 7pm.

Dr. John Culbreath served as Master of Ceremonies. A special “Congressional Report” was presented by Congressman Sanford Bishop in honor of the College’s 50th Anniversary. In addition, sponsor recognition was presented by Katrina Baranko, Albany Tech Foundation Board member, along with a special recognition of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A presentation was given by a few members of the Albany Tech faculty and staff highlighting the College’s five decades of “Strong Tradition.

Proven Success. Powerful Future,” also the theme for the 50th anniversary.

After remarks from Dr. Anthony O. Parker, President of Albany Tech, guests enjoyed live entertainment from Bob Cummings and Reflections Band, featuring vocalist Karla Heath-Sands.

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September

Albany Tech Held Fall Commencement Ceremony September 16th

Albany Tech President Held Annual State of the College Address

Albany Technical College held its Fall Commencement Ceremony for spring and summer graduates on Friday, September 16, 2011, at 7pm at the Albany Civic Center.

Preceding the ceremony, a reception was held from 5pm to 6:45pm in the Meeting Room at the Civic Center. Over 100 students received their associate degrees; more than 500 diplomas; and more than 150 technical certificates of credit. In addition, more than 100 students received their GED’s. Several of these students were also recognized in the program for outstanding achievements and contributions in club organizations, student organizations, and academic excellence, which includes President’s List, scholarships, and other affiliations. The guest speaker for the evening ceremony was Joel Wernick, President and Chief Executive Office for Phoebe Putney Health System.

Albany Technical College President, Dr. Anthony Parker, delivered a State of the College address on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 10:45am in the Kirkland Conference Center. Dr. Parker focused on Albany Technical College’s “Strong Tradition. Proven Success. Powerful Future.”

This was also the theme for the 50th anniversary of the college. Information was available on how the college stands with job placement, graduation, and enrollment.

“The current economic climate has increased the reliance of a post secondary education at a technical college to secure a well paying job,” said Dr. Anthony Parker, President of Albany Technical College. “Obtainment of workforce skill sets is one of the more important variables in competing for employment,” he added.

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Eight TCSG colleges, including Albany Technical College, were awarded a total of $10 million over the next five years from the Predominately Black Institutions (PBI) Formula Grant Program. Five of those colleges, plus one other, also received $13.5 million under the PBI Competitive Grant Program. Georgia’s share of the grants, which were announced on September 30, is the largest number and highest dollar amount given to any state.

The PBI program supports colleges that have undergraduate enrollment that is at least 40 percent African American and at least 50 percent low-income or first generation college students. The formula and competitive grant funds may be used for a wide range of projects, including programs that are structured to encourage more students to pursue and complete a college education. The money can also pay for the development of tutoring, counseling and service programs that will ensure students’ academic success, as well as upgrades to the colleges’ learning facilities.

The eight TCSG colleges that received the $1.25 million formula grants, payable at $250,000 over five years, were Atlanta Technical College, Augusta Technical College, Central Georgia Technical College, Columbus Technical College, Georgia Piedmont Technical

College (formerly DeKalb Technical College), Middle Georgia Technical College, Savannah Technical College and South Georgia Technical College.

Albany Technical College, Atlanta Technical College, Augusta Technical College, Columbus Technical College and Georgia Piedmont Technical College each received a $2.4 million competitive grant, which will be paid in $600,000 installments over four years. South Georgia Technical College was awarded $1.5 million from the competitive grant, also distributed over four years. “We are excited about this great opportunity to introduce deserving high school students, who might otherwise not be exposed to such career choices, to a variety of careers in Engineering Technology and related fields,” said Dr. Anthony Parker, President of Albany Technical College. “The project is called SASET – Students Achieving Success with Engineering Technology. The goal of the project is to increase success, persistence, and graduation rates for African-American students in the STEM area of Engineering Technology – a field that is vastly underrepresented by African-American students and members of the workforce,” said Parker. “The goal of the Technical College System of Georgia is to open the doors of a college education to all and to provide every student with the knowledge and skills that they need to compete in today’s job market,” said TCSG Commissioner Ron

Jackson. “These grants will greatly assist the recipient colleges in their efforts to add to and enhance programs that are designed to help African American and low- and middle-income students learn, graduate and become an integral part of Georgia’s 21st century workforce.”

Albany Technical College Hosted Fifth Annual Careers In Construction On Thursday, October 13, 2011, from 9am-2pm, Albany Technical College hosted the fifth annual Careers In Construction event in the College’s Carlton Construction Academy. Cosponsored by the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA), The Associated General Contractors Association (Georgia Branch), Pellicano Construction, MetroPower, The Georgia Energy Industrial Construction Consortium (GEICC), and Get Into Energy Georgia, the event was geared toward eighth through twelfth graders interested in pursuing a career in the construction and energy fields. The Carlton Construction Academy at Albany Tech hosted several vendors for the day who provided various demonstrations where students were able to get a handson experience for each occupational area. Seven areas were represented, including masonry, electrical, carpentry, welding, HVAC, Heavy Equipment and General Contracting.

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October

Albany Tech Received $2.4 Million Grant from Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Formula Grant Program

November

Albany Tech Opened New Career Development Center Albany Technical College held a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new Career Development Center on Monday, November 7, 2011, at 2pm with a reception immediately following. The Career Development Center is the new home for the Career Services division of Albany Tech.

The Career Services division is responsible for assisting active Albany Tech students and graduates in the pursuit of suitable, rewarding employment. The Career Services division conducts quarterly follow-ups on graduates and employers. These surveys help to ensure that Albany Tech is achieving its educational objective of providing students and graduates with the skills necessary to perform in a competitive workforce environment. “Albany Tech’s new Career Development Center offers resources, services, and opportunities to students to assist them in achieving their career goals and also provide services to employers to help them meet their workforce needs,” said Judy Jimmerson, Director of Career Services at Albany Tech. The new center has a large state-of-the-art computer lab equipped with 30 new computers, 10 kiosk computer stations, interview rooms, and a conference room.

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Albany Technical College held a dedication ceremony for the Anthony O. Parker, Ph.D. Library and Media Center on Monday, November 21, 2011, at 11am in the Logistics Education Center with a reception immediately following in the Kirkland Conference Center. The Albany Technical College Board of Directors voted to name in the new Library and Media Center after the college’s current president, Dr. Anthony O. Parker, who has dedicated the past 16 years of his life to serving as the fifth president of the college and under whose leadership the college has experienced unprecedented growth and expansion.

Over the past 16 years, Parker’s vision has established Albany Technical College as a leader within the Technical College System

of Georgia and as a premier workforce development institution in Southwest Georgia by consistently achieving high student enrollment, graduation and placement rates, thus improving the lives of thousands of local citizens. Special speakers for the dedication included Ron Jackson, Commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia; Dr. Ivan Allen, President of Middle Georgia Technical College; and Billy Taylor, Albany Tech Student Government Association President. In addition, a special presentation will be given by Congressman Sanford Bishop, as well as Debbie Cannon with Senator Saxby Chambliss’ office and Jody Redding with Senator Johnny Isakson’s office.

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November

Albany Tech Dedicated the Anthony O. Parker, Ph.D. Library and Media Center

December

Albany Technical College Cut Ribbon on Firefighter Training Tower Albany Technical College cut the ribbon on the new Firefighter Training Tower on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at 2pm on the east side of the campus. The Firefighter Training Tower is a two-story steel frame structure built for training firefighters. The structure consists of a first and second floor and working roof area. The interior stairwell leads to the second floor and an interior fixed ladder leads from the second floor to the roof.

In addition, an exterior ships ladder leads to a balcony attached to the second floor.

A system of removable panels, located on the second floor, enables a myriad of training scenarios for search and rescue operations. The training tower will provide realistic training in a safe environment for a variety of exercises for firefighter students including hose advancement, fire attack, ventilation, search and rescue, and forcible entry.

During the Firefighter 1 and 2 programs at Albany Tech, students are taught a total of 96 tasks, which they must demonstrate proficiently. In addition, in order to obtain National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) Firefighter Certification, students must successfully demonstrate proficiency of 21 Life Safety Skills. National certification affords Albany Tech students a uniformity and portability of qualifications, as well as marketability for future employment.

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instructors have complete control over the conditions and environment of which to prepare future firefighters,” said Don Laye, chairperson for the Fire Science Technology program at Albany Technical College. “Albany Tech instructors will utilize the training tower to incorporate numerous types of training exercises, as well as develop and prepare students for future employment. Repetition and practice of skills will eliminate dangerous and unwanted habits and further prepare Albany Tech students to become future firefighters.”

Albany Technical College and Albany State University Enter Housing Agreement Albany Technical College and Albany State University made a formal announcement on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at 11am, in Gibson Hall on the ASU campus, to discuss their new joint housing agreement. Beginning in January for the spring semester, Albany Tech students who need housing will be able to obtain residence at Albany State’s Wiley or Gibson Halls. In addition to housing, students will also be able to take advantage of a meal plan on ASU’s campus. This agreement marks the first of its kind between a Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and a University System of Georgia (USG) institution. Albany Tech and Albany State already have several articulation agreements in place, so this agreement

is another win-win for both institutions.

In addition, ASU provides public safety on the ATC campus and all men and women’s basketball home games for ATC are played at ASU’s HPER Complex.

“This is a historic opportunity to expand a great relationship,” said Dr. Anthony Parker, President of Albany Technical College. Since starting its men’s and women’s basketball teams, Albany Tech has had a need to provide reasonable housing for student athletes, many of whom come from other states. This agreement allows Albany Tech’s student athletes to have safe, affordable housing in a collegiate atmosphere. “ASU has had dormitory space that was not being utilized. This allows ATC students from outside of the community to have a safe place to live while they earn their associate’s degree,” said Parker. Albany State University President Everette J. Freeman said, “This agreement extends the enormously productive relationship with ATC to strengthen the opportunities for ATC students, especially talented athletes, to remain in Albany to complete their undergraduate education and compete athletically.”

Dr. C.W. Grant Ellis Rickett & Associates Emerson Electrical Foundation Englewood Health Systems Flint River Services Georgia Automatic Sprinkler Company Georgia Power Co. Greater 2nd Mt. Olive Baptist Church Growing America HeritageBank of the South Jeannetta Design Associates, Inc. John Ross Jewelers Kent Sanders M.S. Harris & Associates Mars Chocolate North America Mayor Willie Adams Metro Power Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Papa John’s Pellicano Construction Co. Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Pinnacle Advertising Pleasant Hill Missonary Baptist Church Poteat Funeral Home Procter & Gamble Reese Construction Company Rob Howard SB&T Bank SWGA CFC TCSG Foundation WALB WFXL

Thank you for helping make 2011 a successful year!

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Contributors

Adams Exterminators Albany ARC Albany Electric/MetroPower Albany State University Albany Tech Construction Program Albany Tech Cosmetology Program Albany Tech Environmental Horticulture Program Albany Tech Faculty and Staff Artesian Contractors ASI AT&T Bagwell Family Foundation Blackshear/Reese Branding Solutions Central Monitoring Charles B. Gillespie, M.D. Dougherty County Retired Educators Association

Board of Trustees

JOE AUSTIN

BEN BARROW

ROBERT CHESTER

Dougherty County Representative Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

Dougherty County Representative LRA Constructors, Inc.

Early County Representative Retired

CARL CHILDS, JR. Clay County Representative Retired

KUANITA MURPHY

VIRGINIA PARKER

NEIL LOWE Calhoun County Representative Bank of Edison

COL. STEPHEN MEDEIROS Dougherty County Representative Maintenance Center Albany

Randolph County Representative Randolph County Family Connection, Inc.

Board Chair Dougherty County Representative Retired

KENT SANDERS

JAY SMITH

BETTY WHITE

Baker County Representative Retired

Lee County Representative Georgia Power

Dougherty County Representative Georgia Department of Labor Albany Career Center

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KATRINA BARANKO

MIKE CLARK

CELINDA DENNISON

City of Albany

Merle Norman Cosmetics

Interstate Warehouses

SB&T Bank

LEM GRIFFIN

ALFREDIA HAMPTON

RONNIE HINSON

JOE JAMES

CATHI JONES

Flint River Services

SunTrust Bank

MetroPower

Retired

Procter & Gamble

JEANETTE MCDOWELL

KIRT PHILLIPS

GLENN SINGFIELD

JIM WILCOX

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

Merrill Lynch

Artesian Contracting

WALB-Channel 10

SUZANNA MACINTOSH Community Volunteer

Nathaniel williams

CYNTHIA YOUNG

Sam’s Club

Bank of America

Retired

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Foundation Members

C.W. GRANT

Mayor Willie Adams

1704 South Slappey Boulevard Albany, Georgia 31701

A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Albany Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Institution