Griffin named Savannah Tech’s Dean for Liberty Campus

HINESVILLE – Savannah Technical College has selected Lonnie F. Griffin, III, as its Dean for Liberty Campus. In this role, Griffin is responsible for administration and operation of the STC Liberty Campus in Hinesville, Ga. He will develop and implement functional campus planning, plan and organize campus operations, promote college programs, services and facilities and serve as an ambassador for the college, addressing the needs of students, faculty, staff and customers to resolve concerns where necessary.

Griffin holds master’s degree in sociology from the University of South Florida, a bachelor of arts from the University of North Florida and an associate of arts from Florida State College. He is a doctoral education student at Wingate University.

Previously, Griffin was the division chair for social sciences and humanities for Fayetteville Technical Community College. He taught sociology at Fayetteville Technical Community College for a decade. He was a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy.

The state-of-the-art STC Liberty Campus is nestled on 60 acres off Airport Road (Highway 119) in Hinesville and serves more than 700 students every semester. Liberty Campus offers courses leading to associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in Health Sciences, General Studies, Business and Technology, and Industrial Technology and Public Service. Many programs may be completed in their entirety at the Liberty Campus.

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1609 | August 11, 2015
Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.

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).

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