SGTC Crisp County Practical Nursing Program Holds Self-Care Day for Students

SGTC Practical Nursing students in Cordele recently enjoyed a pajama-party themed self-care day at the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center.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...



Technical College System of Georgia Announces 2024 Student of the Year and Instructor of the Year

GOAL-RPA 2024GOAL-RPA 2024SGTC GOAL student Diquita Mathis, a criminal justice student from Pinehurst, and Dr. Michele Seay, a General Core/Psychology instructor, represented South Georgia Technical College at the state TCSG GOAL and Rick Perkins competition in Atlanta recently. Dr. Michele Seay was one of the top nine regional finalists for the Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year award.Athens Technical College Student and Central Georgia Technical College Instructor Take Top...



Lillie Ann Winn announces retirement as SGTC Adult Education Dean

Lillie Ann Winn announces that she will be retiring as the Dean of Adult Education at South Georgia Technical College, June 30, 2024.    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...



SGTC’s Dr. Michele Seay named TCSG Finalist for Rick Perkins Instructor of Year

SGTC General Core/Psychology Instructor Dr. Michele Seay (far right raising award) has been selected as one of the nine regional finalists for the Technical College System of Georgia Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year.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...



SGTC Foundation hosts Donor Appreciation Dinner

SGTC President Dr. John Watford is shown above (c) with Citizens Bank employees and Board members. Shown above are: Board member Joe Hooks, VP Kathleen Tucker, President Rick Whaley and Board member Russell Thomas.Americus, GA – The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Foundation paid tribute to over 200 of its foundation supporters at its annual Donor Appreciation Dinner in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the South Georgia Technical College campus recently.       ...



SGTC Culinary Arts students gain valuable experience catering the Foundation Donor Dinner

Shown above with SGTC Americus Culinary Arts Instructor Chef Ricky Watzlowick are the culinary arts students from the Americus campus that helped prepare and serve the main meal at the SGTC Foundation Donor Dinner.    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...



James Williams Named SGTC Crisp County Center Student of Excellence

Pictured are SGTC Student of Excellence winner James Williams (right) with Electrical Systems Technology instructor Jeff Sheppard.Pictured are SGTC Crisp County Center Student of Excellence nominees and their instructors. Seated (l-r) are Eric Lundy, Danielle Morgan, Princess King, Carol Cowan, Gayla Walker, Stephen Holloway, Aaron Sandwich, Ja’Carla Polite, Emerson Lundy, and Javon Dexter. Standing (l-r) are Johnny Davis, Cambrette Hudson, Wanda Bishop, Jeff Sheppard, Wendy Prince, Brad...



SGTC Crisp County Center students participate in Forklift Training

Shown above (l to r) are Justin Pham, Jacob Jones, Logan Boyd, Cole Jones, Instructor Danny Smith, Mason Ward, Josh Bartlett, and Devin Colbert. Not shown is Industrial Electrical Instructor Jeff Sheppard, who also earned his certification.   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...



Earn as you learn event held at SGTC

SGTC Registrar Kari Bodrey is shown above talking with SGTC student Joseph Jolly as she evaluates his progress toward an earned TCC.    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...



South Georgia Tech hosts Law Enforcement Academy roundtable meeting

SGTC President Dr. John Watford is shown above with the members of the area law enforcement agencies that attended the roundtable discussion along with SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain and Academic Dean Brett Murray.    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...



SGTC Library Advisory Committee holds meeting

Shown above are members of the SGTC Library Advisory Committee and guests. Included are (l to r) Anne M. Isbell, Dr. Ellen Cotter, Adrian Holloman, Jennifer Griffin, John Wilson, Teresa McCook, Katrice Martin, Alecia Pickney, and Herschel A. Smith, III.   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...



SGTC students celebrate Earth Day

SGTC students are shown above setting up for the Earth Day celebration.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...