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South Georgia Technical College Practical Nursing Instructor Brandy Patrick recently treated her students to a self-care day with the theme of “Pajamas and Pampering”. “We have been studying mental health,” Patrick said, “and we wanted to express how important it was for our nursing students to remember that they need to take care of themselves just as well as they take care of their patients.” The day was themed as a pajama party, and the students enjoyed full facials with...

Athens Technical College Student and Central Georgia Technical College Instructor Take Top Honors Atlanta, Ga.—South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Criminal Justice student, Diquita Mathis from Pinehurst, and SGTC General Core/Psychology Instructor Dr. Michele Seay represented SGTC at the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) and Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instructor banquet recently at the Grand Hyatt in Atlanta...

    South Georgia Technical College Adult Education Dean Lillie Ann Winn has spent over 22 years in education at the high school and collegiate level and that time has brought her a lot of joy.   She announced recently that she plans to retire from her current position, June 30, 2024.    “We are going to miss Lillie Ann Winn,” said South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  “She joined us as the Dean of Adult Education in 2017 and she has excelled at that...

Atlanta, GA -  South Georgia Technical College psychology/general education instructor Dr. Michele Seay is a regional finalist to become the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) 2024 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year.    Dr. Seay earned a Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University, her Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Albany State University. She has been employed at South...

    The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Culinary Arts students from the Americus and Crisp County Center campuses gained valuable practical experience by catering the South Georgia Technical College Foundation Annual Donor Appreciation Dinner in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the campus recently.  Approximately 200 guests attended the event.     The SGTC Foundation Donor Dinner event is designed to thank the individuals who have supported the college and the...

South Georgia Technical College recently honored James Williams of Fort Valley as the college’s Crisp County Center Student of Excellence for the spring 2024 semester. Williams, an Electrical Systems Technology student, was nominated by his instructor, Jeff Sheppard. As the overall winner, Williams received a $50 check, an engraved personal plaque, a congratulatory letter from SGTC President Dr. John Watford and a “Student of Excellence” t-shirt.  His name was also engraved on a...

   South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Industrial Electrical and Welding and Joining Technology students, along with SGTC Adult Education and YouthBuild students participated in a Forklift Training Certification class recently.    For more information about this type or more training opportunities contact SGTC Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Economic Development Director for the Crisp County Center Michele McGowan at mmcgowan@southgatech.edu or SGTC...

    South Georgia Technical College is hosting an “Earn as You Learn” event today in the Odom Center for students to come by and determine their progress toward technical certificate of credits (TCC) earned within their field of student.    SGTC Registrar Kari Bodrey, Registrar Assistant Shonda Boddie, Special Populations Coordinator Jennifer Robinson will meet with students to determine if they have already earned TCCs or are in progress to earn one by the end of Spring...

    South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a roundtable luncheon discussion with 10 area Law Enforcement agencies to brainstorm about different opportunities for the SGTC Law Enforcement Academy to help “bridge the gap” for providing the area with a certified workforce.    Representatives from the Americus Police Department, Sumter County Sheriff’s Department, Montezuma and Oglethorpe Police Department’s, Smithville Police Department, Terrell County Sheriff’s...

   The South Georgia Technical College Library Advisory Committee met recently in the Library (Hicks Hall, Room 105) on the Americus campus to elect new officers and discuss the ways the library can support the over 200 educational programs available at SGTC.    After an introduction of the new members and the presentation of an administrative report by SGTC Institutional Effectiveness Director and Grants Coordinator Katrice Martin, the committee elected GSW Access Services Supervisor...

The South Georgia Technical College Student Affairs department hosted a “Happy Earth Day” event recently in honor of Earth Day.    Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Josh Curtin and members of the Student Affairs department provided SGTC students with a free beverage with a reusable straw and an eco-friendly cup.  They also shared with students how to reduce the amount of straws that end up in the oceans and landfills.    Earth Day reminds the world about the importance of...

    South Georgia Technical College is currently registering students for an eight-week summer semester session which begins on May 23 and can be completed by July 29.  There are no test requirements for admission.  It is not too late to apply.     “Summer is an excellent time for individuals to enroll in classes and get a head start on their college education,” said South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. Students have the option to enroll in day, evening, and...