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News and Notes Archives Police Officers will get College Credit for Basic Training
Augusta Technical College was among six technical colleges chosen for a pilot program allowing law enforcement officers to get college credit for their basic training.
Burke Campus Holds Energy Academy
The Burke Campus of Augusta Tech played host to an Energy Academy for students in Burke County.
See Photos from the June 20th GED Graduation
The GED Graduation was held June 20th at Bell Auditorium.
See Photos from the June 20th Graduation at Augusta Tech
See photos from the June graduation of Augusta Tech.
Augusta Tech and Paine College Sign Articulation Agreement
Dr. George Bradley, President of Paine College and President Terry Elam of Augusta Tech recently signed an articulation agreement between the two colleges.
Wal~Mart Grand Reopening Benefits Augusta Tech Foundation
The Augusta Tech Foundation was the beneficiary of a $2,500 contribution from the newly remodeled Wal~Mart on Bobby Jones Expressway as part of their grand reopening celebration.
Phi Theta Kappa Collects 107 Pounds of Food
Phi Theta Kappa's Operation Graduation Food Drive collected 107 pounds of food for the Golden Harvest Food Bank.
Photos from LPN Pinning Ceremony at the Burke Campus
Visit this link to see photos from the recent LPN Pinning Ceremony held at the Burke Campus.
Retirement 2008
Check out the candid photos from the 2008 Augusta Tech Retirement Dinner.
Burke Campus LPN Students to Receive Pins on June 19th
The LPN Class from the Burke Campus will hold their pinning ceremony on June 19th at 1:00pm.
LPN Students Receive Pins
Augusta LPN students received their nursing pins in a ceremony held on June 18th at the Jack Patrick Information Technology Center.
Surgical Technology Program Named a 2007 Galaxy of Stars Recipient
The Surgical Technology Program has received recognition as a 2007 Galaxy of Stars recipient.
Medical Assisting Student Wins $2500 Scholarship
LaToya Washington, a medical assisting student, won a $2,500 scholarship award from the Augusta Housing Authority.
Martinez-Evans Rotary Club Supports GED Scholarship Program
The Martinez-Evans Rotary Club has contributed $1,500 to the GED Scholarship Fund.
Teacher of the Year Announced
Congratulations to Valda Mills Simpkins on being named Augusta Tech's Teacher of the Year for 2008.
Employee of the Year Awards Presented
Ms. Narrie Garduno and Ms. Sonia Scott were recognized with Employee of the Year Awards.
Service Awards Presented
President Terry Elam presented service awards at the June faculty and staff meeting.
E-Z-GO Delivers Donation
E-Z-GO recently delivered their donation of a refurbished golf cart to Augusta Tech's Mechanical Engineering Technology Program.
Augusta Tech and Savannah State Sign Articulation Agreement
Augusta Tech students can transfer into programs at Savannah State thanks to a recently signed articulation agreement between the two colleges.
E-Z-GO Presents Golf Cart to Augusta Tech's Mechanical Engineering Technology Program
Vice President, Ron Otten, presented a customized golf cart to Augusta Tech President Terry Elam for the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program.
Spring Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony Scheduled for June 19th
Troy Bedicheck is the guest speaker for the Spring Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony.
PTK Inducts Officers
The Alpha Chi Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa inducted new officers in a ceremony held on June 3rd.
Cosmetology and Barbering Departments to Hold Hair Show
The Cosmetology and Barbering Departments will hold a hair show on June 12.
Augusta Tech and IBEW Hold Joint Graduation
Twenty-eight students of the CSRA Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Program graduated from Augusta Tech's Electrical Construction and Maintenance Program.
Phi Theta Kappa Inducts New Members
Phi Theta Kappa will hold its induction ceremony on June 3rd.
Governor Perdue Signs Legislation Changing Agency's Name
Governor Perdue signed legislation on May 22 changing the Department of Technical and Adult Education's name to the Technical College System of Georgia.
Charlene Hardy Named First Runner Up at Statewide GOAL Competition
Charlene Hardy was named the first runner up at the 2008 Statewide GOAL Competition.
Ella S. Jones Receives Nancy Salter Award of Leadership at GOAL Luncheon
Ella S. Jones was presented with the 2008 Nancy Salter Award of Leadership.
Games of Augusta Tech Winners Announced
Check out this link to see who the winners were from the Games of Augusta Tech.
Charlene Hardy Makes Top 12 at State GOAL Competition
Charlene Hardy, Augusta Tech's Student of the Year, is named as one of the top twelve GOAL students who will vie for the state title of GOAL Student of the Year for Georgia.
Savannah State University and Augusta Technical College to Sign Articulation Agreement
Savannah State University and Augusta Technical College will sign an articulation agreement on Friday, June 6, 2008.
Augusta Tech to Host Adjunct Faculty Fair
Augusta Tech will hold an adjunct faculty fair for people interested in teaching part-time for the college.
Anderson Bench Donated to Augusta Tech
Denise Anderson was looking for a special way to recognize her husband's retirement.
2007 State Instructor of the Year to Serve as GED Graduation Speaker
Kevin Ward will serve as the GED Graduation speaker.
Graduation Food Drive
The Alpha Chi Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is sponsoring a Graduation Food Drive to benefit the Golden Harvest Food Bank.
Thomson Campus Walks in Relay for Life
The Thomson campus participated in this weekend's Relay for Life walk.
GOAL Winner, Charlene Hardy, Featured in Columbia News-Times Story
Charlene Hardy, Augusta Tech's Student of the Year, was featured in a story that appeared in the Columbia News-Times.
"The Games" Make Front Page News
The Games of Augusta Tech made the front page of the Augusta Chronicle.
View the Games of Augusta Tech Photo Gallery
The annual Games of Augusta Tech was held at Diamond Lakes.
Students Participate in Mock Disaster
80 students from Allied Health and Nursing participated in a mock disaster drill at Fort Gordon that tested the triage and treatment skills of area hospitals.
Dr. George Bradley to Provide Commencement Address
Dr. George Bradley, President of Paine College, will provide the commencement address for the summer graduation for Augusta Technical College.
Association of Surgical Technologists Holds Bi-Annual Meeting at Augusta Tech
The Georgia State Assembly of the Association of Surgical Technologists held their bi-annual meeting at Augusta Tech.
Gene Burke Receives Visionary Award
Gene Burke was recognized by his peers at the State Assembly meeting for the Association of Surgical Technologists.
President Featured in "Pillars of Augusta" Magazine
President Elam is featured in the May 2008 edition of "Pillars of Augusta."
Tommy Lyles' Healing Patience Sculpture Unveiled at Walton Rehabilitation Hospital
A sculpture, in honor of the healing practitioners and staff at Walton Rehab, was unveiled by artist and instructor Tommy Lyles.
President Named to Augusta's Power List
A recent ASU graduate survey identified Augusta's most powerful people.
Augusta Tech Hosts SkillsUSA Transition Team Meeting
Augusta Tech was the site of the recent meeting of the SkillsUSA transition team meeting.
East Central GOAL Consortium Held at Augusta Tech
The GOAL winners from six technical colleges participated in the East Central GOAL Comsortium held at Augusta Tech.
Welcome New Employees
The Augusta Tech Family welcomes new employees.
Service Awards Presented
Service awards were presented severn employees during the spring faculty and staff meeting
Organization Advisor Receives Service Award from National Office of Phi Theta Kappa
Dr. Joan Puryear was recognized for 15 years of service to Phi Theta Kappa.
Burke and McDuffie County Campuses Support Relay for Life
Over $3,300 has been raised to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.
Burke Campus Holds Open House
The Burke County Campus of Augusta Tech held an Open House on May 1st.
Monsanto Awards Grant
Monsanto representatives awarded a $2,500 grant in support of equipment purchases for CADTEC.
Nixon Cabin to be Featured in Documentary
The Nixon cabin was the setting for an interview with 100 year old Sister Clare of the Convent of St. Helena. Sister Clare was one of many nuns who lived in the cabin during the 1960's.
College Hosts "Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day"
The children of several staff members learned what their parent did at work today during the annual "Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day."
Early Childhood Development Conference Held at Augusta Tech
The 20th annual Early Childhood Development Conference was held at Augusta Tech on April 19th.
College Holds Open House Event
Students from across the CSRA attended the annual Open House event to learn more about opportunities Augusta Technical College has to offer.
Students Participate in Career Day 2008
The Career Services Department at Augusta Tech sponsored the spring Career Day and Job Fair for students.
Planters EMC Funds Grant for GED Scholarships
Planters EMC Oepration Round Up grants program is funding a grant of $2,375 to fund GED Scholarships to students in Burke County.
Rocky Creek Spring Festival was a Success
The 2008 Rocky Creek Spring Festival was a success.
GOAL Winner and Finalists Honored at Luncheon
Charlene Hardy and other GOAL finalists were honored at a college luncheon on April 23.
Augusta Tech SkillsUSA Students Bring Home Medals
Several members of Augusta Tech's SkillsUSA Chapter brought home medals from the recent State SkillsUSA Post Secondary Competition.
North Columbia Fire and Rescue Donates $20,000 for Endowments
North Columbia Fire and Rescue has donated $20,000 in support of Augusta Technical College's Fire Science and EMT/Paramedic Program.
Georgia Trend Features Article on Technical Colleges
Read the April 2008 edition of Georgia Trend that features the article called "Matching Supply to Demand."
The John and Mary Franklin Foundation Approve $10,000 Grant
The Franklin Foundation has approved a $10,000 grant to fund GED Scholarships.
Augusta Chronicle Feature Highlights Dual Enrollment Partnership with A.R. Johnson
The Augusta Chronicle featured a story on the College's Dual Enrollment program with A.R. Johnson Magnet School.
Sommers Presents Wartime Flag to Augusta Technical College
Terrance Sommers, a Criminal Justice Instructor and U.S. Army Reservist, presented a wartime flag to President Terry Elam.
Student Receives Medical Assisting Scholarship
Melissa Edison received a scholarship from the Lisa Nagle Medical Assisting Scholarship Endowment established by Dr. Paul Fischer.
Thomson Campus Holds Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Nineteen students were pinned during the 2008 Practical Nursing pinning ceremony held at the Thomson campus.
Practical Nursing Students Hold Blood Drive
Practical Nursing students collected 37 pints of blood for the American Red Cross.
2008 Graduates of the Cardiovascular Technology Program Receive Pins
The graduates of the 2008 Cardiovascular Technology Program received their pins in a ceremony held on March 7th at University Hospital.
Youth Leadership Students Visit Working Artist
Members of Youth Leadership group had an opportunity to visit a working artist's studio during Culture and Art Day.
Junior Achievement Students Visit Augusta Tech
50 Junior Achievement students visited Augusta Tech to learn about different careers.
Charlene Hardy Named GOAL Student of the Year
Charlene Hardy, an Occupational Therapy Assisting student, was selected as the GOAL Student of the Year by the Optimist Club of Augusta.
Medical Assisting Students Complete Annual Blood Project
Thirty participants completed the annual blood project conducted by the 2008 Senior Medical Assisting students.
Bench Honors Child
A memorial bench was placed in front of the 500 building honoring the memory of Shakayla Hawes.
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