Albany Technical College - Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT albanytech.edu

A T WO-YE AR REPORT

ACADEMIC YEARS 2019 - 2021

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Letter from the President

The 2020 and 2021 graduates of Albany Technical College are especially talented, focused, and motivated to succeed. As president, I’m proud to write this endorsement of their accomplishments.

If you are looking to employ someone who is driven to succeed, adaptive, and resilient, then I recommend that you consider our over 2,000 graduates of the pandemic era. Our pandemic era graduates completed technical certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees under extraordinary circumstances. Albany Tech’s pandemic era graduates didn’t waiver in the face of adversity. They excelled in rigorous academic and technical coursework.

Each graduate prepared themselves for a successful career. When COVID-19 protocols forced them to leave the campus, they continued their course work through online learning. They balanced study with work and family obligations. When limited labs were available, they put their fears aside and came back to campus. They addressed the challenges presented by COVID in a way that respected and supported their fellow students and faculty. They created a thriving educational community of shared purpose in spite of all the adversity that they faced.

If your organization is seeking a talented graduate with demonstrated work ethics and a warranty of the skills that they need to contribute to the success of your business, please contact us. If you would benefit from the resolve of a student who likely endured two tornadoes, a hurricane, and a global pandemic to complete their education, we have the right graduate for you. The classes of 2020 and 2021 have my highest recommendation. They are TITAN strong!

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Highlights and Special Recognition AY 2020 • Albany Transportation Academy expands to

• Albany Tech Foundation Contributes $25,000 to

include Automotive and Automotive Collision

help students complete college with the creation

Repair

of a Lending Library

• A New Beginning with 7+7 Success Terms, the

• Dental Assisting Program Ranked #3 in the State

solution for an educational delivery model based on the needs of the community

• Ribbon cutting of a Simulation Retail Lab for Pharmacy Program

• Memorandum of Understanding signed with Mitchell County Board of Education agreeing

• Master Lecture Series was started with special

to work together to introduce dual enrollment

community guest speakers who are leaders in the

and general public credit programs on location at

community. The series is hosted by The Center for

Mitchell County High School

Business Solutions at Albany Technical College and the Albany Tech Foundation

• 100% National Test Pass Rate for Surgical Technology Students at Albany Technical College

• The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) granted

• A New Path is offered to a High School Credential

Candidacy status to the Practical

and Career Training Career Plus High School

Nursing Program, demonstrating it is

Equivalency (HSE) through the Adult Education

currently compliant with selected ACEN

Department

Standards and Criteria

• A “Titan” Bus is purchased to be used by the college basketball teams • Vinny Viana, a sophomore basketball player, was recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) as an All-American Honorable Mention • New Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice offers an opportunity to take classes online while professionals in the field continue to work

• Esthetician Certificate, Nail Technician Certificate, Commercial Truck Driving Owner/Operator Certificate, and Information Technology Professional Degree/Diploma are all new program offerings for the Fall 2020 Semester • Albany Technical College holds the official Spring 2020 Graduation Commencement Virtual, recorded and distributed over YouTube and broadcast locally

Highlights and Special Recognition AY 2021 • Practical Nursing program ranked #6 in Georgia • Students assisted in taking classes online with the Intel Pocket PC computer stick offered as an option • First two graduates of Fire and Emergency Services Occupation degree program receive recognition • Guaranteed Admission Memorandum of Understanding signed with Lees-Mcrae College • Job-readiness training partnership agreement signed with EMCOR facilities • Two new programs: Video and Film Editor certificate and Technical Studies degree started Spring 2021

• Transfer Articulation Agreement is signed with the University of Phoenix • 3D metal printing introduced as part of the Engineering Graphics program • Virtual ribbon cutting held for new Barbering lab • Partnership established with the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany to provide paid internship opportunities • College named one of the top Military Friendly® schools • Ribbon cutting held for Carlton Construction Academy Phase II

• 60th anniversary celebration began in March • Albany Technical College recognizes 64 area high school dual enrollment graduates for spring • Spring 2021 Virtual Graduation Commencement, recorded and distributed over YouTube and broadcast locally • Southern Regional Technical College signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the relationship of the two colleges concerning the implementation of a Workforce Development Program to be funded with the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery • Defense grant awarded to assist transitioning military personnel and military spouses in Southwest Georgia • Six students win at SkillsUSA State Competition. Three gold winners then competed nationally with one winning bronze, Keondra Turner, Dental Assisting

• EMT/ Paramedicine program receives scholarships for students through a donation agreement of up to $30,000 from Phoebe Putney Health System to help cover costs for Basic EMT students • New Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling degree announced for the Fall • Student debt relief funding from the US Department of Education under the Cares Act 2021 implemented to include the Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEERF) and the American Rescue Plan (ARP) • Nurse Aide Accelerated Certificate program announced to start Fall semester • Enhanced infection control content is integrated into Emergency Medical Services’ classrooms thanks to the CDC’s Project Firstline Initiative

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Albany Technical College and the Technical College System of Georgia are equal opportunity employers and offers career and technical education programs for all regardless of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member of citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This non-discrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

Albany Technical College offers additional services to students with limited English language skills or with disabilities so that they may benefit from these programs.