2010 Fall OTC

Waycross Campus Alma Campus 1701 Carswell Avenue 101 West 17th Street (912) 287-6584 (912) 632-0951

1701 Carswell Avenue Waycross, Ga. 31503

Non-Profit Organization U. S. Postage PAID Waycross, GA 31503 Permit No. 62

Electrical Lineworker Apprentice Program Gets New Ditchwitch Electrical Lineworker students at OTC are eager to try out the new Ditch Witch RT45 recently purchased for the program. According to instructor Kevin Metts, the trencher will be used to teach underground cable installation and mainenance.

Visit Our Website for the Fall 2010 Class Schedule

www.okefenokeetech.edu

Need Financial Assistance?

All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid. Financial aid specialist are ready to assist you with the online application process. It is important to apply for financial aid ASAP so you have time to complete the process and be awarded before the tuition and fee payment deadline.

Financial Aid Options PELL Grant HOPE Grant

Tuition Increase Information

HOPE Scholarship

The state board of the Technical College System of Georgia has approved a tuition increase of 13% effective Summer Quarter 2010 as indicated below:

Foundation Scholarship Work-Study Program WIA Grants & Services

Courses Diploma/Degree Program Courses Some TCC Courses (programs below) Carpentry Framing Certified Customer Service Electrical Lineworker Locomotive Electrical Electrical Technician Locomotive Mechanical Nail Technician Certified Nurse Assistant Property Maintenance Phlebotomy Technician Land Surveying Technician Certified Manufacturing Specialist

EMT Courses Commercial Truck Driving Courses

Current Tuition Per Credit Hour $40

Tuition Per Credit Hour Beginning Summer Quarter 2010 $45

$60

$68

$76 $258

$86 $292

Getting financial aid isn’t as complex as you might imagine.

Start by completing a FAFSA - www.fafsa.ed.gov.

The majority of students will be unaffected by the increase as the extra cost is covered by financial aid. However, some students may incur

additional out-of-pocket expenses as a result of the increase. For those students, financial assistance may be available through the OTC Foundation. Despite the increase in tuition, the cost of a technical college education in Georgia remains among the lowest in the nation.

New Student Orientation All new students are required to attend one of the following sessions: September 16 10 a.m. or 5 p.m.

Waycross, Miller Lecture Hall September 21 September 29

5 p.m.

10 a.m. or 5 p.m.

Alma, Waycross

Waycross, Miller Lecture Hall

Orientation programs last approximately two hours. OTC staff will be available to make Student IDs 30 minutes before and after each session. Student IDs and parking decals are free for those who attend orientation.

Important Bookstore Information • Students MUST present their schedule in the bookstore to ensure the correct textbooks are purchased for their classes.

• B o o k s t o r e p u r c ha s e s m ad e b e f o r e t h e fi r s t b us i n e ss d a y o f t h e q u a r t e r ( S e p t e m b e r 3 0 , 2 0 1 0) a r e c a sh , c h ec k , o r cr e di t / de b i t ca rd o n l y. Financial aid may be used for bookstore purchases on the first official day of the quarter or thereafter.

• Students purchasing books using financial aid awards who subsequently drop courses will be responsible for charges if their financial aid award is reduced.

• Refunds will not be given for returned textbooks that have the shrink wrap removed, have been written/highlighted in, have opened/used software.

• No refund shall be made for expendable supplies and equipment (i.e. cosmetology kits, diskettes, tools, etc.).

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Looking for the Class Schedule? fall To see the list of courses for tech.edu kee eno kef w.o quarter, visit ww le of and click on Fall 2010 Schedu .

Classes (under Helpful Links) No Internet Connection? l mail Call 912.287.6584 and we wil you a schedule.

Scholarships Available!

Go online to learn more. www.okefenokeetech.edu About OTC_OTC Foundation_Scholarships

(912) 287-5829

P rog ra m D i r ec to r Jack Moye (912) 287-5823 jmoye@okefenokeetech.edu

CREAT E YO U R O W N O PP ORT U N IT I ES – ENROLL I N THE AIR CO ND IT IO NI NG TECH NO LO G Y PROGRAM Enroll now for a “cool” future!

F ina n cia l a id i s a va i lable for quali fy i ng appl i cants.

Okefenokee Tech Online Classes COURSE

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ACC1104 Computerized Accounting ACC1152 Payroll Accounting ACC2122 Intro to Goverm't & NProf Acct ACC2154 Personal Finance AHS1011 Anatomy & Physiology BUS1100 Introduction to Keyboarding BUS1130 Document Processing BUS1140 Word Processing BUS1240 Office Procedures CIS106 Computer Concepts CIS1115 Information Security Fundament CIS1116 Security Policies & Procedures CIS127 Adv. Word Proc./ Desktop Pub. CRJ105 Criminal Procedure CRJ162 Methods of Crim.

Investigation ECE1013 Art for Children ECE2116 Math & Science ECE2120 Prof Practice & Classrm Mangmt EMP1000 Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev ENG1101 Composition & Rhetoric MAS118 Med. Assisting Seminar MKT101 Principles of Management MKT103 Business Law NSG215 Nursing Leadership SCT100 Introduction to Microcomputers SOC1101 Introduction to Sociology SPC1101 Public Speaking SUR108 Surgical Microbiology

Online...

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25392 25424

25394 25360 25426 25341 25340 25409 25251 22419

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INSTRUCTOR

Franklin Whitley Shelly Glasscock

Leighan Byrd Shelly Glasscock Brian Keith Waters Mary Slaughter Mary Slaughter Mary Slaughter Summer Gowen Amanda Dryden

Jason Strickland

Jason Strickland

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Laree Thomas Jacquelyn Johnson

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Deborah Yarbrough

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Ellen Griffin Tanya Thomas Christine Whitley Sally Smith

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Jacquelyn Johnson Deborah Yarbrough Deborah Yarbrough

Scott Moye Keith Thornton Debra Downs Patrick Simmons Patrick Simmons Darrene Harrison

Go to www.okefenokeetech.edu and click on “Online Education.” (yellow tab under rotating photos)

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What’s New at OTC?

Are You a Pre-K Assistant, Aide or Paraprofessional? Do You Need Certification FAST? Child Development Specialist TCC… Enroll today! Bright from the Start recognizes this TCC as meeting the requirements for State Pre-K assistants, aides, and paraprofessionals.

Donna Deason 912.287.5824 ddeason@okefenokeetech.edu

Environmental Horticulture Gain the Knowledge & Skills to Grow A Successful Career

Specializations Horticulturist Plant Production Landscape Management Page 4

Mark Deal • 912.338.5284 mdeal@okefenokeetech.edu

Cosmetology is now offered on the Alma Campus

1st Class Begins January 2011

• Core classes must be completed to qualify.

• Enroll now to be program-ready in January.

• Learn the Latest in Hair and Nails.

• Curriculum meets state licensing requirement of the State Board of Cosmetology.

Kate Bussey • 912.632.0951 • kbussey@okefenokeetech.edu

Commercial Truck Driving Program Gets New Truck

CTD instructors John Logan and Carl Davis show off OTC’s new Navistar International Lonestar tractor, named the American Truck Dealer’s 2009 Commercial Truck of the Year. Logan smiles as Davis gives the rig a big kiss. Many thanks to USDA and everyone who helped make this happen for the CTD program.

John Logan and Carl Davis • 912.338.5238 jlogan@okefenokeetech.edu • cdavis@okefenokeetech.edu

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Important News from Student Affairs e1 Phas

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C o n t i n u i n g S t u d e n t P re - R e g i s t r a t i o n Aug ust 9 - Aug ust 26 All eligible students enrolled within the past year may preregister and adjust schedules for the next term. Schedule an appointment with your advisor. Class sizes are limited, so pre-register early.

• L a t e R e g i s t r a t i o n – All eligible students who have not yet registered may register during Late Registration and Drop/Add. This is considered a Late Registration, and a $30 Late Registration Fee will be assessed to these students/accounts.

N ew S t u d e n t P re - R e g i s t r a t i o n Au g u st 3 1 - S e p t em b er 1 6 All eligible new and newly readmitted students (first-time students, transfer students, transient students, or prior students who have not attended within the past year) may pre-register and adjust schedules from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday.

P re - R e g i s t r a t i o n P a y m e n t D e a d l i n e Se p te m be r 1 6 a t 7 p .m .

Schedules will be deleted for students with outstanding balances.

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Ope n R e gi s tr a ti on Se p te m be r 20 - S e pt e m be r 29 All eligible continuing and new students may register or adjust their schedules. Class size limits may restrict class selection and availability.

2n d P a y m en t D ea d l i n e S ep t e mb e r 2 9 at 7 p .m .

Schedules will be deleted for students with outstanding balances. (NOTE: Posting of current term grades may result in changes in your financial aid status and an outstanding balance. It is your responsibility to settle any outstanding balance due to status changes prior to this deadline.)

Fal l Qu a rt e r A dm i ss i on D ea dl i n e Se p t e m b e r 2 9 a t 7 p . m.

Application and all admission requirements for new or newly readmitted students must be completed prior to the deadling to be eligible for summer quarter registration.

Placement testing must be started before 3 p.m.

• Drop/Add – All registered students can adjust their schedules during Late Registration and Drop/Add. Students whose schedules were already confirmed before the first day of the term will not be assessed the $30 Late Registration Fee.

HAVE YOU FILED YOUR 2010-2011 FAFSA? Everyone must file a 2010-2011 FAFSA to be considered for Pell funds for fall quarter. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to renew, or bring your tax information to the financial aid office for more information or assistance.

The following information is required to complete a FAFSA: Dependent: • Student’s 2009 Tax Return • Parent’s 2009 Tax Return Independent: • Student’s 2009 Tax Return • Spouse’s 2009 Tax Return To be considered an Independent Student, you must meet at least one of the following requirements: Married • • At least 24 years old • Have dependent children or other legal dependents • Veteran of the Military

BANNERWEB 101: R EQUIRED

To Certify Financial Aid

Click Financial Aid and Student Records Click Financial Aid Click Financial Aid Certification Click Authorize HOPE Grant Click Authorize

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Go online to https://bannerweb.okefenokeetech.edu Click “Log In to Secure Area” Enter your User ID and PIN* Click “Login”

To Pay Online Using Credit/Debit Card or Check Click Financial Aid and Student Records Click Registration Click Pay Online

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To Verify Financial Aid Award

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L at e R e g i s t r a t i o n a n d D r op / Ad d Late Registration and Drop/Add begins the first day of the term and ends the third day of the term at 7 p.m.

During Late Registration and Drop/Add, students may add and drop courses or drop all courses to cancel a registration.

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Click Financial Aid and Student Records Click Financial Aid Click Financial Aid Certification Click Account Detail by Term Select Current Term

To Print Schedule for Bookstore ections are * Log-on Dir creen! on Log-on S

Click Financial Aid and Student Records Click Registration Click Student Detail Schedule (See important bookstore information on page 2.)

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Adult Education Education Schedule Schedule Adult Education OKEFENOKEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

LOCATION

Instructor

BACON COUNTY Alma Campus 101 West 17th Street Alma, GA 31510 912-632-6659

Beth Strickland Mon. – Thurs. bstrickland@okefenokeetech.edu Mon. & Wed.

BRANTLEY COUNTY 470 Bryan Street Suite B Nahunta, GA 31553 912-462-7923

Sheryl Trammell Mon. – Thurs. strammell@okefenokeetech.edu Tues. & Thurs.

8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

CHARLTON COUNTY 68 Kingsland Drive Suite D Folkston, GA 31537 912-496-4941

Darrell Casey dcasey@okefenokeetech.edu

Mon. – Thurs.

Tues. & Thurs.

Mon. & Wed.

8:30 a.m. – 12 noon 3:30 – 8:00 p.m.

12:30 – 4:00 p.m.

CLINCH COUNTY 20 South College Street Suite E Homerville, GA 31634 912-487-5673

Eugenia Evans eevans@okefenokeetech.edu

Mon. – Thurs.

Mon. – Thurs.

8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

2:30 – 6:00 p.m.

PIERCE COUNTY 253 W. Carter Avenue Blackshear, GA 31516 912-449-8081

Gloria Reid greid@okefenokeetech.edu

Consider

The Challenges and Rewards of Higher Education

CLASS SCHEDULE 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

2 – 8 p.m.

GED Testing Fee:

$

Mon. – Thurs.

Mon. & Wed. Mon. & Wed.

WARE COUNTY Cathy Daniels Mon. – Thurs.

Waycross Campus cdaniels@okefenokeetech.edu Mon. Wed. & Thurs.

OTC Adult Education Center Eunice Dixon & Cherry Simmons Mon. & Wed. 1701 Carswell Avenue Waycross, GA 31503 912-287-6580 Fax: 912-287-6582

8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

5 – 8 p.m.

95

or $19 per individual test.

Residents of Georgia who receive a GED diploma from GED Testing Services in Georgia receive a

$500 HOPE/GED Grant to be used for expenses when attending Okefenokee Technical College or another state higher education institution.

8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

2 – 5 p.m.

6 – 9 p.m.

Equal Opportunity Statement As set forth in its student catalog, Okefenokee Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

Title IX Contact: OTC VP for Student Affairs; Section 504 Contact: OTC Retention Coordinator. Call 912.287.6584 or write 1701 Carswell Avenue, Waycross, Georgia 31503.

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Adult Education Assessment and Classes are FREE!

Okefenokee Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is an institution of higher education that provides high quality technical education, training, and student support services to serve the workforce needs of its six-county service area in Southeast Georgia. This mission is accomplished through • Credit courses leading to Associate of Applied Science degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit programs that prepare students for initial employment or career advancement, • Accessible adult education programs that prepare students for continued education and training, • Customized training that is responsive to the workforce needs of business and industry, • Continuing education and personal enrichment classes that provide the opportunity for life-long learning.

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Economic Development CONTINUING EDUCATION MAKE YOUR WORK DAY GO SMOOTHER

Get the skills you need in a few short hours.

12 hrs.

QuickBooks Pro 2008 Microsoft Word

Introduction to Computers

Introduction to Digital Photography

15 hrs.

15 hrs.

10 hrs.

$85.00

FOOD SAFETY TRAINING MANAGER CERTIFICATION

$169.00

Register by September 2 for September 13 & 14 class.

$65.00

Pre-registration Required • Space Limited Online Exam Proctoring Available

$59.00

$59.00

OTHER TRAINING OPTIONS

Defensive Driving

Computer - based Real Estate

LICENSE RENEWAL AND CERTIFICATION

OSHA - 10 Hour

Air Conditioning

AHA Heartsaver CPR & First Aid

Electrical

Safety - OSHA Training

Plumbing

Maintenance & Industrial Skills Assessment & Training

Basic Forklift

Childcare Worker Cosmetology Soil Erosion

Pest Management

PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUMMER QUARTER Conversational Spanish • Cake Decorating • Alcohol & Drug Awareness • Computer Classes

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING We will gladly customize training programs based on the specific needs of your business or industry at a time and place that is best for you and your employees.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR ANY CLASSES ON THIS PAGE, CALL

(912) 287-5854

CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES • 912.287.5854 • www.okefenokeetech.edu

Earn Your Work Ready Certificate!

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Special Information for New 2010 Students: Semester Academic Calendar Coming Soon!

If you’re enrolling with us in the fall of 2010, you’ll likely be transitioning with Okefenokee Technical College and the entire Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) as we convert to a semester calendar, beginning in August 2011.

You’re probably already familiar with the semester calendar, so it won’t be something new to you. It’s a great move for our system and our students as we align with most of other colleges and universities in Georgia and across the country. Why semesters? The semester system offers many advantages to our students. The new academic calendar will: • Align our calendar with 80 percent of other colleges and universities, and even with the K-12 system; • Make it easier to transfer to other colleges and universities; • Increase instructional time for mastery of course material; • Improve scheduling for joint and dual enrollment high school students; and • Provide more time for learning experiences like clinicals and

internships. How will this change affect students? If you will graduate before August 2011, you will not be affected by the change to semesters. If you enroll in 2010 and will not graduate before August 2011, you’ll begin on the quarter system and will make the change to semesters. Beginning in July 2010 and continuing throughout the year, college advisors will be working with transitional students to ensure a smooth conversion. You should plan to meet with your advisor to review the credit conversion schedule and receive a personal academic plan to complete your program under semesters. Our Student Commitment The technical college system is committed to serving and educating our students at the highest level of excellence. The conversion from quarters to semesters is a change that reflects our goal to provide students with seamless education in Georgia and the most advanced training, education and workforce preparation possible.

The guiding principle of the semester

conversion process is that every effort will be made to see that each student will be successfully transitioned with as minimal disruption as possible to his or her coursework during the changeover.

To support this commitment, each TCSG transitional student will have a personal advising session to guide them through the conversion. At that meeting, each student will receive a semester crosswalk guide and an academic plan for their program under semesters. How should students prepare? If you’ll be making the change from quarters to semesters, you’ll have a personal advising session to create an academic plan that will guide you through the semester transition.

Contact your adviser to schedule your meeting. For more information To learn more about the quarter to semester conversion, talk with your advisor or log on to www.okefenokeetech.edu or www.TCSGSemester411.com.

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Join the OTC Horticulture Club!

The OTC Horticulture Club offers opportunities for students to gain practical, hands-on experience, to network with leaders in the green industry, and to foster leadership experience and cooperation among its members. Membership is open to any interested full-time or part-time OTC student. Membership dues: $10 per year.

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