1 ALTAMAHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2014 Annual Report

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1 1 ALTAMAHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2014 Annual Report

2 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE The year found Altamaha Technical College (ATC) preparing for a transition that would have significant impact on the College, our students, and the communities we serve for years to come. In August 2013, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia announced the merger of ATC and Okefenokee Technical College effective July 1, Merger committees comprised of faculty and staff from both colleges were formed and quickly went to work. Everyone worked hard throughout the year to ensure all was ready for the July 1, 2014, merger. Words cannot express how proud I am of the faculty and staff for the hard work and commitment they showed in preparing for the merger while continuing to deliver a quality education and outstanding services to our students and communities. During the fall, ATC was named the 3 rd best two-year college in the nation by Bankrate, Inc. and 4 th best by Create a Career. These rankings were based on graduation rates, student retention rates, student-faculty ratio, tuition and fee rates, available student support, and other factors. In May 2014, we held the groundbreaking for our first building at the Golden Isles Campus. This facility will be a tremendous addition for the College and a big boost for workforce development in Glynn County and surrounding counties. We also began working with College of Coastal Georgia on a $1 million renovation to accommodate technical programs at the Camden Center in Kingsland. ATC students performed very well in state competitions. Our EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) student was first runner-up in state competition, and our GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership) student was a state finalist. Our Health Knowledge Bowl Team placed first in the state SkillsUSA competition. The ATC Foundation continued to provide support to students and the College. The Foundation held its inaugural sporting clay fundraiser and raised over $15,000 to support student scholarships and opportunities. Faculty and staff demonstrated their support of the Foundation through the Foundation s annual campaign. One hundred percent of the faculty and staff participated in the campaign, and membership in the 1% Club increased. All of this, and more, contributed to an outstanding year for Altamaha Technical College. This report celebrates our successes. As students, faculty, staff, directors, trustees, or community supporters, you played a role in helping achieve those successes. Because of you, ATC has been able to support the economic empowerment of people, communities, and businesses through our technical education programs, workforce development services, and adult education programs. As a result, new doors have been opened, lives changed, and communities improved. Thank you! Lonnie Roberts, Acting President 1 ALTAMAHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2014 Annual Report

3 MISSION Altamaha Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a multi-campus academic institution of higher education that supports the economic empowerment of people, communities, and businesses along the Altamaha River and southern coast by offering quality technical education programs through traditional and distance delivery formats at the associate degree, diploma, and certificate levels; a variety of workforce development services; and adult education programs. VISION Altamaha Technical College will be the premier, regional center of higher education for learning, teaching, and building thriving communities. ACCREDITATION Altamaha Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Technical Certificates of Credit. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia or call for questions about the accreditation of Altamaha Technical College. Inquiries such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Altamaha Technical College. Please direct questions of this nature to: Altamaha Technical College, 1777 West Cherry Street, Jesup, GA 31545, or ALTAMAHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2014 Annual Report

4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Baxley, Chair, Appling County Grant Gainer, Vice Chair, Jeff Davis County Ted Buford, Wayne County Joy Burch-Meeks, Wayne County Dr. Patrick Ebri, Glynn County Joel Hanner, Camden County Randal E. Morris, Glynn County Gwen Mungin, Camden County FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Doug Ellis, Chair, Wayne County Ron Burkett, Vice Chair, Appling County Miriam Murray, Wayne County Eric Denty, Wayne County Judy Dodd, McIntosh County Mike Maloy, Glynn County Shaun O Quinn, Wayne County Peggy Riggins, Wayne County Betty Smiley, Long County J.D. Williamson, Wayne County Donna Gowen Poe, McIntosh County 3 ALTAMAHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2014 Annual Report

5 TOP AWARDS RICK PERKINS INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR Bill Delaney, marketing management instructor, was selected as the 2014 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year. At Altamaha Technical College, Mr. Delaney s specialization is online instruction in the marketing program, the computer support program, and networking specialist program. According to Lonnie Roberts, Acting President of Altamaha Technical College, Mr. Delaney has done an outstanding job developing creative ways to deliver marketing courses online. He is very enthusiastic about his programs and always willing to help students become successful in the marketing field. EAGLE REPRESENTATIVE Jennifer Marie Crawford (center) is ATC s 2014 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) recipient and first runner-up in state competition. Ms. Crawford has an educational goal to enroll in college and major in veterinary medicine. She works as a veterinary assistant and really enjoys working with all types of animals. Betty Baker, adult education instructor (left) and Sandy Williams, dean of academic support, congratulated Ms. Crawford upon receiving the award. 4 ALTAMAHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2014 Annual Report GOAL STUDENT OF THE YEAR Jim NeSmith, a computer information systems student (left), was named the college s winner of the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL). Nesmith was honored as one of the nine finalist for the Technical College System of Georgia s (TCSG) 2014 Student of the Year award. TCSG Commissioner Ron Jackson (right) congratulated Nesmith on his accomplishment. Jim NeSmith excelled in the classroom and is a great role model in his community. I commend him for being an outstanding student and earning the admiration of the entire Technical College System of Georgia. There are more than 150,000 students attending Georgia s technical colleges, so it s a remarkable accomplishment for Mr. NeSmith to be chosen as one of the nine finalists for the student of the year award, said Jackson.

6 ACHIEVING SUCCESS Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) District Competition Jennifer Gibson (L to R), Martha Bush, Xiomara Fernandez, David McDuffie SkillsUSA National Competition Health Knowledge Bowl State Champions attended the SkillsUSA National Competition Fall 2014 National Technical Honor Society Inductees Pictured (l-r): Lisa Spellman, Karla Eubanks (Vice President for Student Affairs, Jeffery Poulin, Dr. Al Cunningham (Vice President for Academic Affairs), Zachary Gunn, Maegan Channell, Chasity Hall, Kristina Favazza, Carin Tyre, Patricia Williams, Linda Tharp, Lonnie Roberts (Acting President), and Chad Swanson (Distance Education Director/Acting Director of Institutional Effectiveness) 5 ALTAMAHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2014 Annual Report

7 Campus Life Student Leadership Council Halloween Costume Contest Student Leadership Council Toy Drive Golden Isles Campus Groundbreaking 6 ALTAMAHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2014 Annual Report

8 FACTS & STATS ENROLLMENT Total Enrollment 1,885 students STUDENT POPULATION Gender ENROLLMENT BY PROGRAM AREA (Some students enrolled in more than one area.) Allied Health 579 Business & Computer Information Systems 371 Professional Services 305 Technical & Industrial 572 Male % Female 1, % Race & Ethnicity American Indian 7 0.4% Asian % Black % 28.6% of students attended college full time 71.4% of students attended college part time 683 students (36.2%) took at least one online course 180 high school students were enrolled at Altamaha Tech during AY2014 JOB PLACEMENT (Based on AY2013) Total Placement Rate 100% In-Field Rate 79% Hispanic % White 1, % Multi-Racial 4 0.2% Top Counties Where Students Reside (Based on Address) County Number of Students Percent of Total Wayne % Glynn % Appling % Jeff Davis % Camden % All Other Counties % Total Enrollment 1,885 7 ALTAMAHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2014 Annual Report

9 FACTS & STATS Graduates 519 Awards Conferred (Some graduates received an award In more than one program.) 784 Associate Degrees 16 Diplomas 169 Technical Certificates of Credit 599 Graduates by Program (Some students received awards in more than one area.) Allied Health 103 Business & Computer Information Systems 70 Professional Services 96 Technical & Industrial 251 FEDERAL AID PELL Grant $2,230,182 SEOG $60,649 Federal Work Study $33,426 STATE AID HOPE Grant $1,432,675 HOPE Scholarship $11,240 GED Voucher $27,500 ACCEL $53,295 PRIVATE LOANS Private Student Loans $0 GSFC Student Access Loans $58,700 TOTAL AWARDED $3,907,667 NATIONAL RANKINGS! 3 rd Best Two-Year College in the Nation by Bankrate, Inc. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics, Bankrate ranked more than 900 public two-year institutions to determine the best and brightest schools. The rankings were based on six criteria: graduation rate; student retention rate; the student-faculty ratio; the school's in-state tuition and fees; the percentage of full-time firsttime undergraduates receiving financial aid; and the average amount of grant aid they received from federal, state and private sources combined. 4 th Best Two-Year (Community) College in the Nation by Create a Career Colleges were selected based on an evaluation of several studies and ratings of community colleges located throughout the nation. Create a Career looked at factors such as student retention rates, percentage of students who graduate or transfer to another school within three years, student-to-faculty ratios, student support, types of programs provided, and schools reputation. 8 ALTAMAHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2014 Annual Report

10 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Economic Development Division at Altamaha Technical College is an administrative and educational support unit that joins with the College to enhance the economic empowerment of ATC s service area. By means of programs, facilities, equipment, technology, and personnel on all campuses, the unit provides services that are innovative, results-oriented, and cost-effective. These services, including Quick Start, continuing education, customized training, and customized services are designed to develop the area workforce. TOP TEN 7378 citizens served through ATC s economic development programs 12 companies utilized rental facilities 5273 local employees received customized training 146 companies contracted with ATC 27,773 contracted training hours ADULT EDUCATION Students enrolled 1,208 Learning levels completed 563 GEDs awarded 318 Continuing Education Classes by Enrollment Wayne County Lunch & Learn 50 Real Estate Ethical Behavior 12 Basic Computers 8 ServSafe 6 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4 Accounting Fundamentals II 4 Medical Coding 4 Wayne County Chamber Health Webinar 3 CPR/First Aid 2 Start Your Own Small Business 2 Adult Education 3-Year Enrollment Trend Test takers who took all five exams 424 Test takers who took at least one exam 518 ATC GED passing rate 75% State GED passing rate 75% 9 ALTAMAHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2014 Annual Report

11 Financial Overview REVENUE State Allocation $ 6,982, Tuition and Fees 3,299, Grants 1,185, Bonds 155, Total Revenue $ 11,622, EXPENDITURES Personnel $ 8,509, Operating 2,167, Equipment 223, Utilities 434, Total Expenses $ 11,334, Grants $1,185, % Tuition and Fees $3,299, % REVENUE Bonds $155, % State Allocation $6,982, % Surplus at June 30, 2014 $ 3, Livework Reserves at June 30, 2014 Cosmetology $ 42, Culinary Arts 17, Automotive $ 59, Carryover Reserve Funds at June 30, 2014 Tuition $ 278, Technology Fee 683, Continuing Education 15, Business & Industry 133, Conference Center 96, Bookstore 199, $ 1,406, Operating $2,167, % Equipment $223, % EXPENDITURES Utilities $434, % Personnel $8,509, % 10 ALTAMAHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2014 Annual Report

12 ATC FOUNDATION REVENUE REPORT Contributions $108,000 Equipment/In-Kind for Programs $42,708 Competitive State Grants $448,000 Federal Grants $563,212 TOTAL $1,161,921 The Altamaha Technical College Foundation, Inc. provided $75,800 of financial assistance in student scholarships, instructional equipment, professional development, employee recognition and marketing efforts. AY13 INTERNAL CAMPAIGN The faculty and staff of Altamaha Technical College raised over $20,000 with 100% participation. SATILLA REMC CONTRIBUTES TO ATC FOUNDATION On behalf of ATC, Lonnie Roberts, Acting President accepts a donation from Satilla REMC. Dr. Paul Scott, President Emeritus, (L to R), Roberts, and Hinson Moseley, REMC. SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT ATC held its first Sporting Clays Tournament March 29. The event was a great success. Team International Auto Processing (IAP) won first place: Dave Havilland, (L to R) Boyce Mann, Rich Nazzaro and Kenny Lightfoot 11 ALTAMAHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2014 Annual Report

13 ATC Campuses Baxley Campus 1334 Golden Isles Pkwy, W. Baxley, Georgia Hazlehurst Campus 677 Douglas Highway Hazlehurst, Georgia Camden Campus The Camden Center 8001 The Lakes Boulevard Kingsland, Georgia Golden Isles Campus Golden Isles Career Academy Building 4404 Glynco Parkway Brunswick, Georgia (912) (800) Jesup Campus 1777 West Cherry Street Jesup, Georgia (912) (800) A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia Equal Opportunity Statement The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and its constituent technical colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all TCSG and technical college -administered programs, federally financed programs, and educational programs and activities involving admissions, scholarships and loans, student life and athletics. It also applies to the recruitment and employment of personnel and the contracting for goods and services. Altamaha Technical College is a unit of the TCSG. 12 ALTAMAHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2014 Annual Report