SGTC Law Enforcement Academy advisory committee meets

The South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy advisory committee met recently in the LEA classroom 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 Law Enforcement Academy. SGTC LEA Program Director Brett Murray and SGTC Criminal Justice Technology instructor Teresa McCook 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 training opportunities that are available in the field of Law Enforcement, new technology, employment/internship opportunities available for students, and salary levels students may anticipate upon graduation. Members present at the advisory meeting were Chief Eric Finch of the Montezuma Police Department, Lt. Tony Bobbitt of the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Capt. Michael Fraser of the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, and Sgt. Eric English of the Americus Police Department. SGTC Dean for Academic Affairs Vanessa Wall was also present at the meeting. The advisory committee is a crucial link that provides an avenue for South Georgia Tech 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. SGTC will host Spring Take-Off, an event where prospective SGTC students and their parents can preview SGTC programs. The event will be held on Friday, April 7th from 10am-2pm, free refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend. South Georgia Tech will be holding registration for summer semester on Thursday, 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.