SGTC General Education and Learning Support advisory committee meets

The South Georgia Technical College General Education and Learning Support advisory committee met recently in the Energy and Transportation Center on the SGTC Americus campus. The purpose of the advisory committee is to assist South Georgia Technical College faculty and staff in continuous quality improvement of the General Education and Learning Support programs. SGTC general education instructors provided the committee with updates and information about program changes, enrollment, community activities, and student news. The advisory committee members provide information to SGTC faculty and staff about suggested improvements in curriculum, new technology, employment/internship opportunities available for students, and salary levels students may anticipate upon graduation. Members present at the advisory meeting were Chester Taylor, Math Instructor; Lillie Ann Winn of Macon County High School; Dr. Michele Seay, Psychology Instructor; Raven Payne, English Instructor; Kim Miller, Math Instructor; Shelly Godwin, English Instructor; Jaye Cripe, Early Childhood Care and Education Instructor; Deo Cochran, Retention and Coaching Specialist; Cynthia Carter, Director of Career Services; and Dr. Andrea Oates, Academic Dean. The advisory committee is a crucial link that provides an avenue for South Georgia Technical College instructors to learn about changing conditions or technology in the workplace that can then be passed along to students that will enable them to be fully prepared upon graduation. Spring Take-Off, an event where prospective SGTC students and their parents can preview SGTC programs, will be held on Friday, April 7th from 10am-2pm, and free refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend. South Georgia Tech will be holding registration for summer semester on Monday, April 13th and Wednesday, May 31st, and the semester begins on Thursday, June 1st. Prospective students are encouraged to apply early, however, to ensure program placement. Fall semester will begin on Monday, August 14th with registration dates of Tuesday, July 25th and Thursday, August 10th. To learn how to apply, call 229.931.2760 in Americus or 229.271.4051 in Cordele. South Georgia Technical College has a one-stop admissions process that allows students to apply, enroll, and register in the same day. Students also need to apply for financial aid as soon as possible if they have not already done so. South Georgia Tech currently offers over 200 different associate degree, diploma, and short term technical certificate of credit classes. Enroll today and get ahead in your chosen career. For more information about South Georgia Technical College and its programs of study, visit the website at: www.southgatech.edu.