Ashmen selected as Military Outreach Coordinator
#1416 | October 16, 2013
SAVANNAH – Savannah Technical College has selected Jeff Ashmen as its Military Outreach Coordinator. He will coordinate a variety of initiatives enabling current and former military personnel, as well as their family members, to enroll in the college, graduate, and engage in careers with our local industries and businesses.
Ashmen brings an extensive background in the U.S. Army to Savannah Tech. He has more than three decades of experience in key military positions, culminating as the 3rd Infantry Division Command Sergeant Major at Ft. Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.
He is actively involved with organizations that support military personnel, military retirees, their families, and activities involving the military community throughout our service delivery area.He is a member of the Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee, the Hinesville Military Affairs Coordinating Committee, the Landings Military Family Relief Fund, and the Regional and Local Military Retiree Council.
Ashmen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Park College in Parkville, Mo. His Army training includes the Sergeants Major Academy and Battle Staff Course.
Savannah Technical College is a regionally accredited Institution of Higher Learning and approved to participate and administer Veteran’s Education Assistance programs. The College’s faculty and staff are proud to assist veterans, military members, dependents and spouses in furthering their education. Veterans and survivors or dependents of veterans may be eligible for educational benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and active duty service members and their spouses may be eligible for tuition assistance.
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Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu
Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 10,000 credit and non-credit students annually, Savannah Tech offers nearly 150 different instructional programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Professional Services, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education. The College serves as an economic and community development partner for the region, offering corporate and customized training and assessment programs for business and industry.
Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).