Karen Dempsey Awarded First Medical Assisting Scholarship
Karen Dempsey, a Medical Assisting student on the Augusta campus, was awarded the first Medical Assisting Scholarship from the endowment established by Dr. Paul Fischer of the Center for Primary Care.
Burke Campus Holds Holiday Open House
The Burke Campus of Augusta Technical College held its holiday open house on December 5th.
Phi Theta Kappa Inducts New Members
For photos of the Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony, please click on the above link.
Culinary Arts Whips Up Ginger Bread Houses for Tree Lighting
Culinary Arts students whip up some fanciful designs for the ginger bread house contest during the Augusta Tech tree lighting.
Augusta Tech Holds Tree Lighting
Augusta Tech held its annual tree lighting on November 30.
Peel and Burke Join College Board of Directors
Ms. Janie Peel and Ms. Alana Burke officially joined the Augusta Technical College Board of Directors on November 30.
Phi Theta Kappa to Induct New Members
Please join Phi Theta Kappa members, friends and faculty at 7:00pm on November 30th in the 600 Building Auditorium for the initiation of new members and officer inductions.
Faculty Member's Daughter Makes TV Debut
Naima Imani Welcher, daughter of Microcomputer Specialist Instructor Freddie Welcher, appeared earlier this week in the Lifetime Movie Network feature film, “Inspector Mom.”
State Representative Quincy Murphy to Serve as Graduation Speaker
Mr. William Quincy Murphy will serve as the commencement speaker for the December 16th graduation.
Patrick Sizemore Awarded Emeritus Status on Foundation Board
Patrick Sizemore of Regent Security Services was awarded Emeritus Status by the Augusta Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees.
LPN Student Wins Scholarship
Tina King, a second quarter LPN student, is the recipient of the Byrd-Mize Scholarship from the Georgia Licensed Practical Nurses Association.
Sam's Club Donates $500 to the Augusta Tech Foundation
Sam's Club has approved a $500 grant to the Augusta Technical College Foundation to underwrite GED Test Fee Scholarships.
Moore Awarded J.D. Smith Waynesboro Rotary Club Scholarship
Vergilia Moore, a student at the Burke County Campus of Augusta Technical College, received the J.D. Smith Waynesboro Rotary Club Scholarship.
Foundation Nominates John Deere for National Philanthropy Day Award
The Augusta Technical College Foundation nominated John Deere for a National Philanthropy Day Award and they have won the category.
Heart Walk Teams Raise $3,493.44
The Augusta Tech Heart Walk Teams raised $3,493.44 in support of the Augusta Chapter of the American Heart Association.
United Way Totals Announced
Augusta Technical College faculty and staff raised over $12,000 to benefit the United Way of the CSRA.
Career Fair to be held November 14
The Career Services Center at Augusta Technical College will hold a Career Fair on Tuesday, November 14 from 9:00am to 12 noon in the 1300 building for Augusta Tech students.
Trick or Treaters Spotted on Campus
Children from the daycare program at Augusta Tech get a chance to show off their Halloween costumes.
Fall Speaker Series from Monster.com
A dynamic program was offered by monster.com and was focused on motivating students to improve their attitudes, philosophies and academics.
First Quarter Culinary Arts Student Wins Pumpkin Carving Contest
Gail Filpus-Luyckx is the winner of the 2006 Culinary Arts Pumpkin Carving Contest.
Partnership Grant Awarded
The Governor's Office of Workforce Development has presented a check for $60,000 to the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.
Monster.com is Coming to Campus
Monster.com is bringing their road show to Augusta Tech called "The Ultimate Road Trip: Campus2Career."
Augusta Tech Plays Role in ADP Coming to Augusta
Augusta Technical College President Terry Elam, Dr. Lisa Palmer of Career Services, and Ray Center, Interim Vice President of Economic Development play a role in bringing ADP to Augusta.
Augusta Tech Helps Raise over $3,500 for Heart Association
Augusta Tech faculty, staff and students helped raise over $3,500 for the benefit of the American Heart Association.
Graduate to be Featured in Results Magazine
Ryan Kroger, a graduate of Augusta Tech, will be featured in an upcoming edition of Results Magazine. The story called "All Things Green" will focus on Mr. Kroger's landscape design and maintenance business.
Faculty and Staff Attend Women in Business Signature Event
Several members of the faculty and staff represented the Augusta Technical College Foundation at the 2006 Women in Business Signature Event which featured actress and artist, Jane Seymour.
National Technical Honor Society Names New Advisors
Faculty members Christine Ball and Debra DelGenio will serve as the advisor and co-advisor for the National Technical Honor Society.
Phi Theta Kappa Students Collect Food and Cash for "It's Spooky to be Hungry"
Phi Theta Kappa students are collecting food and cash for Golden Harvest Food Bank's food drive called "It's spooky to be hungry."
Early Childhood School Lab Children Plan Costume Parade
The children of the Early Childhood School Lab will conduct a costume parade on October 31st at 10:00am. Please join the children for fun and bring treats!
Former Graduate Featured in Augusta Chronicle
Augusta Tech graduate Terrance Sansbury is featured in the Augusta Chronicle's story "I'm not paralyzed."
Medical Assistants Celebrate Medical Assisting Week October 16-21
The Medical Assisting Profession is celebrating Medical Assisting Week October 16th to October 21st.
Car Wash to Benefit United Way
Augusta Tech held a car wash on campus with proceeds benefiting this year's United Way Campaign.
Foundation Director Elected Chapter President of Association of Fundraising Professionals
Beverly Barshafsky Peltier, Director of Institutional Advancement, has been elected President of the Greater Augusta Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
ATC Employees Celebrate Service Milestones
President Terry Elam recognized employees at the Fall Quarter Faculty and Staff meeting with service awards.
Student Chapter of AFCEA to hold Inauguration Ceremony
The student chapter of AFCEA will hold an inauguration ceremony for its officers on Thursday, October 12th at 5:15pm in the 600 building auditorium. All interested parties are invited to attend.
United Way Kick-Off Starts October 9 with a Silent Auction
The United Way campaign chaired by instructors Tommy Lyles and Dalton Thacker officially kicks off today with a silent auction beginning at 2:45pm and will run until 30 minutes after the end of the faculty and staff meeting.
Students Help Manufacturer Produce Video
Students from Augusta Technical College and Columbia County High Schools recently helped John Deere produce a video for their facility.
Lighthouse Institute Held in Augusta
The 2006 Lighthouse Institute was held in Augusta at the Marriott. Our Teacher of the Year, Warren Miller, represented Augusta Technical College, in the Rick Perkins Awards Program.
Culinary Arts Bakes Mini Theater Birthday Cake
The Culinary Arts program at Augusta Technical College is baking the 31st birthday cake for the Augusta Mini Theater's upcoming birthday celebration on October 8th.
Medical Assisting Students Become Fast Friends
Medical Assisting students Katie Driggers, Pam Moore, and Amy Ryan share friendship and a cruise.
Gene Burke Nominated for GSA Director
Gene Burke, program chair of the Surgical Technology Program, was nominated to serve as a director on the board of the Georgia State Assembly for Surgical Technologists.
High School Counselors to Visit Augusta Tech
High school counselors from the surrounding area will converge on the Augusta Tech campus on October 17 from 11:30am to 1:00pm to learn more about technical education opportunities for their students.
Ella Jones Named WAGT TV's Woman of the Week
Ms. Ella Jones, Vice President of Operations for the Burke County Campus, has been named WAGT TV's Woman of the Week.
View This Year's Heart Walk T-Shirt Design Choices
View the creative Heart Walk t-shirt designs created by Printing and Graphics Program Chair Sherrie Rowe and her students.
Medical Assisting Program Director Quoted in CMA Today
Lisa Nagle, medical assisting program director, uses scenarios and role-playing to bridge the gap between lower and higher learning levels.
Retirees Return to Campus
The Augusta Technical College Foundation hosted the 4th Annual Retiree Brunch and Campus Visit on September 20.
OTA Students Help Celebrate National Backpack Awareness Day
Sixteen Occupational Therapy Assistant students visited Belair Elementary School to help celebrate National Backpack Awareness Day.
Thomson Wal-Mart Supports GED Scholarships
The Thomson Wal-Mart recently donated $1,000 to the Augusta Technical College Foundation in support of GED Scholarships.
Super Saturday Scheduled for September 23
Super Saturday is scheduled on the main campus of Augusta Technical College on Saturday, September 23 from 9:30am to 1:30pm to help students enroll for Fall Quarter 2006.
Automotive Program Receives National Accreditation
The Automotive Program at Augusta Technical College has achieved certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
Capital City Bank Foundation Supports GED Scholarships
The Capital City Bank Foundation and Capital City Bank located in Waynesboro, Georgia have contributed $1,000 in support of GED Test Fee Scholarships for Burke County students.