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John Richardson Appointed as Dean of Academic Affairs

John Richardson Appointed as Dean of Academic Affairs

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John Richardson Appointed as Dean of Academic Affairs

Mr. John Richardson, an African American male, smiling wearing black frame glasses, a black suite with a blue tie with a red pattern.Augusta, GA - June 7, 2023

Augusta Technical College has appointed Mr. John Richardson as the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Richardson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Benedict College and a Master of Education degree from South Carolina State University. He has forty-six years of experience in education to include thirty-five years in higher education and has been with the College since 1997.

Richardson currently serves as the college’s Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences. Courses offered through the School of Arts and Sciences include English, foreign languages, speech, social and behavioral sciences, physical and natural sciences, fine arts, mathematics and humanities. Students may complete individual courses or a cohort of courses to fulfill their personal, educational or career goals.


"I am excited to be part of an institution that offers multiple pathways for students to achieve success within a global workforce environment that transforms lives and communities," stated Mr. Richardson.

 

"I have had the pleasure to work with Dean Richardson for many years dating back to his years of service as our Dean of Students. His experience in academic affairs, student affairs, and accreditation, partnered with his institutional knowledge is extremely beneficial as he transitions in the role as our Dean of Academic Affairs." stated College Provost Dr. Melissa Frank- Alston.


Richardson serves on many college and community civic groups and boards including life membership in Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated. He is a Deacon Emeritus at the Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church and has served as Chairperson of the Deacons Ministry. He is a member of Mount Hope Lodge 418 and is a graduate of Leadership McDuffie.

Richardson is married to Dr. Wanda Richardson. They are the parents of three children and grandparents of five grandchildren.

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About Augusta Technical College

Augusta Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a public postsecondary institution that provides academic and technical education, customized business and industry training, continuing education, student support, economic development, and adult education services to its service area (Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and Richmond Counties) at a competitive financial value. Associate of Science Degrees, Associate of Applied Science Degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit are provided through traditional and distance delivery methods. For more information, visit augustatech.edu.

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