Archive 2017

Genard selected as 2017 EAGLE Student of the Year

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SAVANNAH, Ga. – Elizabeth Christine Genard has been selected as the 2017 Savannah Technical College Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) recipient.

Genard is currently enrolled in the Adult Education classes at the Fort Stewart Army Ed Center is Hinesville, Ga.  As a great motivator for her classmates, she encourages them to come regularly and shoot for the stars.  She excels in her class assignments, and once she earns her GED she will attend college. In her spare time Elizabeth enjoys reading, writing and taking pictures.  Her ultimate goal is to become a photojournalist.  She was born in Perry, Ga, raised in Warner Robbins and now calls Midway, Ga. home.

The EAGLE Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who have demonstrated superior achievement in adult education classes. Selection criteria include student character, attitude, attendance, leadership and community involvement and activities. From this group, one student is selected to represent the local program at the state EAGLE Leadership Institute. The Institute provides workshops in leadership topics to build on the strong leadership characteristics the student already exhibits.

EAGLE is the first statewide program in the nation that recognizes and rewards excellence among students enrolled in adult education programs. This student recognition program is designed to create greater awareness of educational opportunities available in local communities across the state and to foster greater involvement in lifelong learning pursuits.

Every EAGLE delegate is considered an ambassador and spokesperson for literacy serving local communities and the state by promoting lifelong learning. Since its inception in 1993, the EAGLE Award program has recognized more than 1,600 outstanding students across the state. In additional to serving as volunteer role models for family members, friends, neighbors and co-workers, EAGLE delegates serve as mentors, peer tutors, and recruiters of other students into local adult education programs. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) through its Office of Adult Education sponsors the annual EAGLE Leadership Institute.

Savannah Tech’s Adult Education Program serves those who need to improve their basic literacy and math skills, improve their oral and written English, practice for the GED® test to attain a high school equivalency degree, and prepare for college. Instructors also help students with science and social studies test preparation for GED® testing. STC teaches adult education classes in the morning, afternoon, evening and online. They are offered in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties with multiple locations in each community. Adult education classes for GED®-prep are currently free for all U.S. citizens. To register for free GED® classes, call 912.443.5446 or visit www.savannahtech.edu/FreeGEDClasses. For GED® testing information, go to www.ged.com to sign up to take test or go to www.savannahtech.edu/testingcenter to learn more about our testing locations.

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).

Dr. Cunningham selected for Vice President of Academic Affairs

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SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College has selected Dr. Al Cunningham as its Vice President for Academic Affairs. As Vice President, Dr. Cunningham will administer, plan and evaluate institutional services including supervision and leadership in activities of instruction personnel, institutional academic programs, in-service activities and budget related to operation of the department.

Dr. Cunningham returns to Savannah Technical College with a career of more than 25 years’ experience in leading and directing technical college, community college, university, business and occupational programs. He previously worked at Savannah Tech as Dean of General Studies and Campus Dean for Liberty Campus (2004 – 2012).

He was Vice President for Academic Affairs at Coastal Pines Technical College (formerly Altamaha Technical College before merger) from 2012 through 2016. Prior to his time at Savannah Tech, he had more than a decade of leadership positions where he successfully developed and implemented occupational and academic programs, negotiated intergovernmental agreements, managed annual divisional budgets, successfully marketed training program to state governmental agencies and local business enterprises.

Dr. Cunningham has an Ed.D. in Adult Education from the University of Georgia, an MBA in Management from Golden Gate University and a B.A. in Business Administration focusing on Management from St. Leo University where he was conferred summa cum laude.

He served more than 21 years in the U.S. Army and retired at the rank of Major, while commanding a military unit at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.

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#1725 | January 20, 2017
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).

Savannah Technical College partners with Step-Up Savannah to introduce Jockey Truck Workforce Development Training

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Jockey Truck Class Jan. 17

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Chatham Apprentice Program now offers a new jockey truck operator safety training thanks to a partnership with Savannah Technical College’s Professional Continuing Education Department and Step-Up Savannah’s Chatham Apprentice Program.

The Chatham Apprentice Program helps unemployed and under-employed Chatham County residents find or create career paths that offer family supporting wages and opportunities for advancement. Participants in the program learn professionalism, teamwork, conflict resolution and other employability skills while receiving Jockey Truck training provided by Savannah Technical College.

The jockey truck operator safety course will provide training on control systems, vehicle inspection, basic control, backing, visibility, communication, and space management as well as offer hands-on practice on a TICO jockey truck.

The jockey truck will be available through February 27 at STC’s Savannah Campus (5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, 31405). STC’s Continuing Education Department will be scheduling additional sessions with employers that are interested in training their staff. To be added to the schedule, please contact continuinged@savannahtech.edu or call 912-443-3012.

STC’s Professional Continuing Education Department provides short-term classes in both traditional and online classroom settings. Courses cover a variety of skills and workforce development options that match local employer’s needs. For more details about other classes visit: www.savannahtech.edu.

For more information about CAP visit https://stepupsavannah.org/cap/. Step Up Savannah, Inc. engages all sectors of the community to improve the economic mobility and financial stability of families in Savannah, Chatham County. To learn more about Step Up Savannah, Inc. visit its website at www.stepupsavannah.org.

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#1724 | January 18, 2017

STC Economic Development
912.443.5341 or dpinckney@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).