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September 1, 2010 Atlanta Technical College and The Technical College System of Georgia will adopt semester scheduling in August 2011, changing from the current quarter system. On Wednesday, September 1 and Thursday, September 2, Atlanta Technical College will host Q2S Student Information Sessions to discuss how the conversion will impact student scheduling, finances and matriculation at the college. Q2S Student Information Sessions. . September 1 – 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m.. September 2- 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m. All sessions will be in the Auditorium of the Academic Building ..................................................................................................................... |
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August 24, 2010 Atlanta Technical College has partnered with The Women’s Employment Opportunity Project (WEOP), an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization, to offer the “Independent Contractors Professional” certification program (ICP). Beginning July 6, small businesses owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can enroll in the ICP continuing education classes at Atlanta Technical College to gain insight on developing the skills needed to successfully manage their businesses during recessionary times. The program is designed to provide today’s entrepreneurs with a solid framework for business operation. Through this eight-week program, participants will gain an understanding of: prospecting for contracts, the impact of technology on small businesses, how to build an operational infrastructure, contract negotiation and a range of topics for successful business ventures and enterprises. The course will use guest speakers, case studies and readings from a cross-function of well-known “innovative” companies to examine issues facing entrepreneurs in today’s rapidly changing economy. Individuals completing the course will acquire 2.0 continuing education credit hours from Atlanta Technical College and will receive an “Independent Contractors Professional” certificate. By offering this program, Atlanta Technical College and WEOP hope to strengthen Georgia’s economy by infusing the marketplace with small business professionals prepared to succeed in any business climate. Classes will be conducted in the evenings will be in session from July 6 through August 24, 2010. For additional information, contact 404-225-4487 or ce@atlantatech.edu. About Atlanta Technical College Atlanta Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is located in the city of Atlanta, is an accredited institution of higher education that provides affordable lifelong learning opportunity, associate degree, diplomas, technical certificates of credit, customized business and industry training, continuing education and other learning services using state-of-the-art technology in more than 100 fields. The integration of academics and applied career preparation to enhance student learning is essential in meeting the workforce demands and economic development needs of the people, businesses, and communities of Fulton and Clayton counties. About WEOP - The mission of WEOP is to provide women and girls with technology based solutions, tools, training, and opportunities to advance economic sustainability. WEOP also serves as a leader and advocate for workforce development programs and initiatives to insure the inclusion of women and minorities in new and emerging career opportunities. For additional information: www.weop.org. ..................................................................................................................... |
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August 18, 2010 WEOP partners with Atlanta Technical College Program helps workers become independent contractors By Laura Raines For AJC Jobs The Women’s Employment Opportunity Project (WEOP) has provided women with technology-based solutions, training and skills to help them find jobs for 11 years. With Georgia’s unemployment rate at about 10 percent, finding jobs is a challenge. “What do you do when you can’t find a job and your unemployment funding runs out?” asked Antionette Ball, founder of WEOP. “You reinvent yourself as an independent contractor, freelancer or consultant. With jobs harder to come by, more job seekers need to learn how to work for themselves.” Ball has discovered many resources, workshops and courses to help people start a business; most focused on writing a business plan and securing funding. “Our clients didn’t necessarily need to start a business, but they needed to learn entrepreneurial skills and good business practices,” Ball said. “If they couldn’t find work, we wanted to empower them to make something happen for themselves.” Click here to read the full article ..................................................................................................................... |
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August 02, 2010 Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas gets Kia ‘key to the future’ in ceremony in West Point, Ga.  West Point, Ga. -- Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas, president of Atlanta Technical College received a Kia “key to the future” during a special event held today at the Kia Georgia Training Center in West Point, Ga., when Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Inc. (KMMG) donated 20 of the all-new Kia Sorentos to the Technical College System of Georgia. The colleges receiving the cars were chosen based on the size of enrollment in their automotive programs. “KMMG deeply appreciates the support we continue to receive from the State of Georgia, Governor Sonny Perdue, Commissioner Ron Jackson and the entire Technical College System Board of Directors,” said KMMG President and CEO Byung Mo Ahn. “The donation of these vehicles is just one expression of our deep appreciation for all that Georgia’s technical college system has done to support our success.” “The Technical College System of Georgia has been an important partner for Kia Motors Manufacturing from the very beginning,” said Mr. K.S. Kim, senior vice president of KMMG, during the presentation ceremony. “Many of the technical colleges have provided support for our endeavor, and most especially Georgia Quick Start has been critical to our success, as they have developed and delivered workforce training that is the new global benchmark in our industry of advanced automotive manufacturing. “The donation of these vehicles is just one expression of our deep appreciation for all that Georgia’s technical college system has done to support our success,” Mr. Kim added. “We consider the keys to these Kia Sorentos to also be the keys to the future for technical college students across the great state of Georgia.” Kia first announced it was going to build an automotive manufacturing facility in Georgia in 2006. The Kia Georgia Training Center, operated jointly by Kia and Georgia Quick Start, opened its doors in 2008, and since then, KMMG has hired more than 1,700 team members who began producing the best-selling, award-winning Sorento last November. Commissioner Ron Jackson spoke on behalf of the TCSG at the presentation ceremony. “Students across the state will have the opportunity to experience some of the most sophisticated automotive technology on the market today,” Jackson said. “KMMG’s generous donation will help prepare our graduates with the knowledge and experience to compete in the world of advanced automotive manufacturing.” Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas, president of Atlanta Technical College remarked, “Atlanta Technical College is pleased to accept this generous donation. Support from community partners such as Kia Motors Manufacturing is critical to the success of our programs. This 2011 Kia Sorento, equipped with the latest automotive technology, will help us prepare our students for lucrative careers in the automotive industry.” The Industrial and Transportation Technologies Division at the college prepares students for careers in automotive technology and automotive collision repair. Instruction is delivered using theoretical and empirical methodologies. Diplomas are offered in diesel equipment technology, collision repair and automotive technology. Technical certificates of credit are offered in: automotive electrical/electronic systems, automotive suspension and steering technician, diesel electrical and electronics systems technician, automotive manual drive train/axel repair technician, diesel drivability performance specialist, automotive brake technician, automotive heating/air conditioning technician, automotive automatic transmission transaxle technician, body repair assistant, collision major repair assistant, diesel engine service technician and diesel truck maintenance technician. For more information on the Atlanta Technical College automotive technology department, call 404-225-4504 or visit trodgers@atlantatech.edu. ..................................................................................................................... |
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August 02, 2010 ATLANTA, GA - On Tuesday, August 3rd, Atlanta Technical College, the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Weed & Seed and nearly a dozen community organizations will gather in John F. Kenney Park to observe the “27th Annual National Night Out“ (NNO) crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored locally by the Mayor’s Office of Weed and Seed, will involve over 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, over 36 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime”. Locally, the Mayor’s Office of Weed & Seed will be hosting National Night Out at John F. Kennedy Park located at 225 Chestnut St/Orr St. NW, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be games and activities for the kids, food and drinks, music, giveaways, and more. Atlanta Technical College will be on hand to provide residents with information on educational and career opportunities at the college and distribute drawstring backpacks to the children in attendance. The Atlanta Technical College Institute for Males (AIM) will share information on the workshops and services they provide to high school aged and adult males. All giveaways and activities will be provided free of charge. The public is encouraged to attend. National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. On August 3rd, residents in neighborhoods throughout Atlanta and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. National Project Coordinator Matt Peskin said, “This is a night for America to stand together to promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity. National Night Out showcases the vital importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight to build a safer nation. Other civic and community groups participating in the Weed & Seed event include: City of Atlanta Police Department, Atlanta Fire and Rescue, English Avenue Neighborhood Association, Pittsburgh Community Improvement Association, The Organized Neighborhoods of Summerhill, the Center for Black Women’s Wellness, Raising Expectations and the neighborhoods of Vine City, Peoplestown, Historic Adair Park and Mechanicsville. For more information, visit the Association's web site at www.nationalnightout.org. Information on Atlanta Technical College can be secured by visiting Click for full article ..................................................................................................................... |
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July 27, 2010 Georgia's technical colleges set enrollment record Vanessa Lyons was working as a certified nursing assistant when her company went out of business in October 2009. She enrolled in the practical nursing program at Atlanta Technical College and plans to graduate in about 6 months. "As a CNA I made enough to keep above water, but it wasn't enough to be successful," Lyons, 48, said. "I wanted a better career and wanted to improve my lifestyle. I want to be able to retire someday." Jackson said growth among students like Lyons will eventually stabilize. But that won't happen for awhile as unemployment rates continue to increase and experts predict a slow economic recovery, he said. Click to read full article ..................................................................................................................... |
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July 26, 2010  Visual communications program opens doors to multiple creative jobs By Laura Raines For AJC Jobs When he was in high school in the 1980s, Anthony Randolph thought an arts career meant a job drawing, painting or sculpting. But teachers introduced him to other choices, such as drafting and architecture. At Indiana University his career options were expanded even more. “I was majoring in architecture, but then I started getting into computing and taking design classes,” said Randolph, chair of the visual communications department at Atlanta Technical College. “I can remember when the department got its first Mac computer and everyone just ran to see it.” Randolph switched his major to graphic design and his career choices really opened up. In 15 years in the graphic arts industry, he worked as a typographer, graphic designer, illustrator, Web designer, interactive designer, animator and graphic film technician. Along the way he went to graduate school to study computer animation and visual effects. He worked for the U.S. Department of Defense, an Internet startup company, a digital animation company in San Francisco and Industrial Light & Magic, a division of Lucas film, Ltd. His film credits include “The Day After Tomorrow,” “Bourne Supremacy,” “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” and others. Four years ago Randolph came to Atlanta Technical University to grow its visual communications program. “I had a lot of experience in this industry and I wanted to pass it on to a new generation,” he said. Click to read more ..................................................................................................................... |
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July 12, 2010 Year-Long Student Advisement Period to Begin at Atlanta Technical College; New Website TCSGSemester411.com Helps with Info and Answers ATLANTA – Atlanta Technical College and Georgia’s 26 technical colleges will convert from the quarter to semester system, beginning with the fall semester in August 2011, a change that furthers seamless education in Georgia and improves the state’s workforce development. The college and has made a strong commitment to its students to assist them through the conversion with minimal disruption to their studies. Beginning in the summer of 2010 and continuing through summer 2011, Atlanta Technical College and its 25 sister colleges in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) will offer one-on-one advisement sessions and individualized academic plans to all affected students. Emphasis will be made on easing any student concerns about the conversion and their course credits, graduation dates and financial aid. Click here to read the full release ..................................................................................................................... |
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July 8, 2010 Click here to view course in detail ..................................................................................................................... |
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June 29, 2010  Collectively, four students from Atlanta Technical College were named National Finalists in SkillsUSA competitions held June 20-26 in Kansas City, Missouri. Nickolas Lee, Atlanta Tech CISCO student, was a National Finalist in the Computer Programming competition. Marketing management students Alexis Anderson, Bernita Diawara and Shavon Nesbitt, represented the college in the Entrepreneurship Team competition. They also were National Finalists in their category. In addition to reaching the finals in their respective categories, each student received a Skill Point Certificate as recognition for their outstanding achievements. Only contestants who scored above the cut score of 75% earned a Skill Point certificate. ..................................................................................................................... |
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June 28, 2010 Atlanta Technical College and The Technical College System of Georgia will adopt semester scheduling in August 2011, changing from the current quarter system. The conversion from the current quarter scheduling to a semester calendar will offer real benefits to students – from providing more instructional time to improving the ease of transferring credits to four-year institutions. Beginning in July 2010, Atlanta Technical College will begin a year-long advisement period to inform current and future students about the conversion. ..................................................................................................................... |
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June 28, 2010  Atlanta Technical College has partnered with The Women’s Employment Opportunity Project (WEOP), an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization, to offer the “Independent Contractors Professional” certification program (ICP). Beginning July 6, small businesses owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can enroll in the ICP continuing education classes at Atlanta Technical College to gain insight on developing the skills needed to successfully manage their businesses during recessionary times. The program is designed to provide today’s entrepreneurs with a solid framework for business operation. Through this eight-week program, participants will gain an understanding of: prospecting for contracts, the impact of technology on small businesses, how to build an operational infrastructure, contract negotiation and a range of topics for successful business ventures and enterprises. The course will use guest speakers, case studies and readings from a cross-function of well-known “innovative” companies to examine issues facing entrepreneurs in today’s rapidly changing economy. Individuals completing the course will acquire 2.0 continuing education credit hours from Atlanta Technical College and will receive an “Independent Contractors Professional” certificate. By offering this program, Atlanta Technical College and WEOP hope to strengthen Georgia’s economy by infusing the marketplace with small business professionals prepared to succeed in any business climate. Classes will be conducted in the evenings will be in session from July 6 through August 24, 2010. For additional information, contact 404-225-4487 or ce@atlantatech.edu. ..................................................................................................................... |
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June 14, 2010 La más reciente de la Fed Un gobernador de la Reserva Federal consideró que la economía estadounidense se encuentra casi lo suficientemente
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June 14, 2010  "The essence of servant leadership is love," former ambassador and civil rights icon Andrew Young told the 2010 Servant Leaders Awards Dinner attendees June 3 at Atlanta Technical College. ..................................................................................................................... |
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June 14, 2010 Click here to read TCSG GOAL Student of the Year and finalists... More ..................................................................................................................... |
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June 14, 2010 Click here to view Atlanta College Honors Students ..................................................................................................................... |
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June 8, 2010  Shameka Lockhart, a marketing management student at Atlanta Technical College, has tied for second-runner up in the Technical College System of Georgia 2010 student of the year competition. ..................................................................................................................... |
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June 3, 2010  Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President and CEO Dennis Lockhart delivered a speech about productivity, labor, and the economy at Atlanta Technical College on June 3, 2010. He was the keynote speaker for the Sixth Annual Atlanta Technical College Business Breakfast. Click here to view his remarks ..................................................................................................................... |
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June 3, 2010 "Established in 2007 and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Health Information Management Education, the program has grown to about 350 students." A $1 million grant is allowing the college to hire more staff to educate more students. "Students take courses in anatomy and physiology; health care supervision and management; health information technology; data management and statistics; the legal aspects of keeping medical records; the coding of clinical data; pharmacology; and human diseases. These courses give them the technical knowledge and professional skills required to process, maintain, compile and report health information data for reimbursement, utilization management, research and other purposes." They also take internships at hospitals, and new graduates make about $16 an hour (Raines, 5/25). Read more here. ..................................................................................................................... |
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June 1, 2010 Demand for health information technology graduates on the rise Read the article here. ..................................................................................................................... |
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May 24, 2010   On May 19, Atlanta Technical College was transformed into an international marketplace, showcasing the arts, entertainment, food and traditions of countries from around the world. The theme for the 2010 International Day at the college was, “Celebrating Our Diversity.” The event featured Russian Kalinka Dancers, an International Quilt Exhibit, Spanish Flamenco Dancers, an African Ekpo Masquerade, Dancers from the Japanese Women’s Garden Club and international vendors. More than 50 countries are represented on the Atlanta Technical College campus including: Bermuda, Nigeria, The Bahamas, Togo, Korea, Egypt, Mali, Poland, Burundi, Estonia, Hungary, Vietnam, Somalia, Haiti, Peru, Colombia, The Republics of the Former Soviet Union, Japan, Eritrea, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Thailand and more. International Day is a way to acknowledge the contributions that students, faculty and staff, from other nations have made to the college. ..................................................................................................................... |
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May 24, 2010  Atlanta Technical College will confer degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit during its 2010 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Atlanta Civic Center. Georgia Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond will deliver the Commencement Address. ..................................................................................................................... |
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May 13, 2010  Kenneth Swain, Pluming instructor at Atlanta Technical College, has been invited to serve as a presenter at 32nd Annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence which will be held in Austin, Texas from May 30-June 2, 2010. He will facilitate a breakout session entitled Blue Collar Cyberspace. The session will examine how the construction and plumbing industries use technology to enhance academic and training programs. ..................................................................................................................... |
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May 10, 2010  Whether flower is red or white, color signifies love of mom Among the many decisions Marilyn Arrington will make as she readies for church this Mother’s Day morning — which lipstick to apply, which hat will look best — one will be more freighted than the rest. Which flower, red or white? If she follows tradition, Arrington will pin a white blossom to the bodice of her dress, the fragile petals conveying a heavy truth shared by many today: My mother is gone. But the memories are here. It is a Mother’s Day custom born a century ago that for many people, endures. Those whose mothers are dead commemorate by wearing white flowers; those whose mothers are alive celebrate with buds of red. Click on link to read full article. ..................................................................................................................... |
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May 4, 2010 Atlanta – Spring quarter enrollment in Georgia’s 28 technical colleges is up by 19% over the same time last year. ..................................................................................................................... |
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May 4, 2010 Atlanta Technical College will receive more than $ 1 million in grant funding as part of the Information Technology Professionals in Health Care: Community College Consortia to Educate Health Information Technology Professionals Cooperative Agreement Program. Through the program, community and technical colleges will provide training in six Health Information Technology (HIT) workforce roles. Only colleges with HIT programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management were solicited for participation in the Region D consortium assembled by Pitt Community College. ..................................................................................................................... |
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April 29, 2010 Shameka Lockhart, a marketing management student, has won the coveted title of GOAL Winner, also known as the Student of the Year Award at Atlanta Technical College. Lockhart, a native of Houston-Texas, impressed the GOAL judges with her commitment to community service. ..................................................................................................................... |
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April 22, 2010 Technical College alum named executive director of The Anguilla Hotel Association . Read More here ..................................................................................................................... |
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April 19, 2010 The Atlanta Journal-Constitutions highlights the Atlanta Tech Dental Lab Tech program. Read here ..................................................................................................................... |
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April 8, 2010 Atlanta, GA – April 8, 2010 – Atlanta Technical College is hosting an online career fair to fill more than twenty positions. The new opportunities result from the dramatic increase in enrollment and from the expansion of health-focused education programs. The college experienced an increase of 47 percent during the fall quarter and 43 percent during the winter. In late 2010 Atlanta Technical College will open a $14.2 million allied health complex that will house medical related programs of study. ..................................................................................................................... |
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April 7, 2010  The paralegal studies department at Atlanta Technical College will host a roundtable discussion featuring practitioners from the Georgia Association of Paralegals on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. The event will be held in Room 117 of the Cleveland Dennard Building on the Atlanta Tech campus. The program begins at 6:00 p.m. ..................................................................................................................... |
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April 6, 2010  Five students from the Student Government Association at Atlanta Technical College spent part of their Spring Break giving back to the community. The delegation delivered more than two pallets of food, bottled water, diapers and hygiene items to the Hosea Feed the Hungry organization. ..................................................................................................................... |
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April 6, 2010  Atlanta Tech president Alvetta Peterman Thomas presents nationally syndicated radio host Tom Joyner with an Atlanta Technical College census shirt during the Tom Joyner census bus tour. ..................................................................................................................... |
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April 5, 2010  Atlanta, Georgia (April 1, 2010) – Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas, president of Atlanta Technical College, has been recognized by Who’s Who In Black Atlanta for demonstrating leadership, innovation and excellence in education. Her inclusion in the special Female Powerhouses of Atlanta section was announced on March 30 at the Georgia International Convention Center during the unveiling of the 2010 edition of the book.
Thomas is a veteran educator with more than 20 years of experience in secondary and post-secondary education. She is the only African American woman currently to lead a technical college in Georgia. Under her leadership, the college has reached new heights with a 98 percent job placement rate, an increase in college enrollment of more than 40 percent, and the development of the Atlanta Technical College Institute for Males, which was designed to increase the recruitment, retention and graduation rates of African American males. Later this year this school will open a $14.2 million Allied Health and Technology Complex that is expected to further boost enrollment and position Atlanta Technical College as a leader in health-focused education. ..................................................................................................................... |
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March 15, 2010 Atlanta officials have scheduled several meetings to hear from residents about how Fort McPherson should be redeveloped. ..................................................................................................................... |
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March 08, 2010  Goodwill Industries International will receive a $7.3 million grant as part of Pathways Out of Poverty, a funding opportunity authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This grant brings $1 million of federal monies to metro Atlanta. Through the grant, Goodwill Industries of Northwest Georgia, Atlanta Technical College and nine additional community-based organizations will implement work-readiness and occupational-skills training programs that prepare low-income and disadvantaged Georgians to work in green jobs. The local project entitled, Goodwill Goes Green, proposes to serve 200 low- income and disadvantaged people facing barriers to employment living in South DeKalb, providing them with green job-skills training leading to entry-level and pre-apprentice occupations that provide pathways to gainful employment. In addition to Atlanta Technical College, DeKalb Workforce Development, DeKalb Technical College, Radiance Solar, Handcrafted Homes Inc., Greater Atlanta Home Builder Association, Georgia Trade Up, Southface Energy Institute, St. Philip AME Church and Housing Authority of DeKalb County will work on the Goodwill Goes Green initiative in Georgia. For more information: (404) 225-4604. ..................................................................................................................... |
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March 04, 2010 March 4, 2010 – Savannah, Georgia - Yesterday, at Savannah Technical College, as President Barack Obama unveiled his $6 billion Homestar program to fund energy retrofits of American homes, Atlanta Technical College president Alvetta Peterman Thomas sat in the front row. Thomas’s presence was significant as she is a proponent of eco-sustainability in education.
Like the president, Thomas believes that expanding skilled trade education to include components on building energy efficient homes and structures will create jobs, strengthen the economy and position the U.S. as a leader in green-collar jobs innovation. Colleges such as Atlanta Technical College have upgraded their industrial curricula to prepare students to fill jobs in weatherization, green construction and solar energy retrofitting. ..................................................................................................................... |
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March 03, 2010 Atlanta Tech’s Teacher of the Year finalists have been announced. They are: Rosalind Manning,
Academic & Learning Support Services Division; Cedric Haney,
Industrial & Transportation Technologies; Carolyn Helms,
Health & Public Safety Technologies; and Anthony Randolph, Business
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March 02, 2010 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the US Census Bureau and Atlanta Technical College team up to promote the Census  The Pi Alpha Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. partnered with Atlanta Technical College and the U.S. Census Bureau to host a continuing education session on the importance of completing and returning the 2010 census survey. More than 275 students, faculty and staff, attended the workshop. ..................................................................................................................... |
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March 02, 2010  Atlanta Technical College has a strong tradition of providing metro Atlanta residents with educational outcomes designed to enhance career opportunities. However, it had become increasingly evident over the past several of years that the unemployment and underemployment rates among men of color were skyrocketing out of control. To combat this disturbing trend the college used a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and Postsecondary Education to launch the Atlanta Technical College Institute for Males (AIM) in February 2009. Today, AIM is celebrating a year of milestones and changing lives, impacting more than 1,000 high school aged and adult males. ..................................................................................................................... |
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March 02, 2010 Atlanta Technical College’s president lauded among ‘Women of Influence’ ..................................................................................................................... |
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February 23, 2010  Atlanta, GA – February 23, 2010 – Today Atlanta Technical College President Alvetta
Peterman Thomas was honored as one of the Atlanta Business League’s Women of Influence for
2010. Thomas was recognized for her strong leadership role in higher education and for
exemplifying many of the attributes that make Atlanta a global leader in business and industry.
The Atlanta Business League (ABL) honored 100 of Atlanta’s most impressive women on
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February 04, 2010 WXIA Channel 11 coverage of the Forum on African American Men held at Atlanta Technical College ..................................................................................................................... |
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January 26, 2010 Atlanta Technical College and DeKalb Technical College are among the Georgia groups sharing a grant to train people in green jobs. ..................................................................................................................... |
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January 25, 2010 ATLANTA – On January 13, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis announced that Goodwill Industries International will receive a $7.3 million grant as part of “Pathways Out of Poverty,” a funding opportunity authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Through the grant, Goodwill Industries of Northwest Georgia, Atlanta Technical College and nine additional community-based organizations, will implement work-readiness and occupational skills training programs that prepare low-income and disadvantaged Georgians to work in green jobs. ..................................................................................................................... |
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January 21, 2010 RollingOut publishes photos from the Atlanta Technical College legislative event Read more. ..................................................................................................................... |
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January 21, 2010 Atlanta Daybook promotes Fulton County Summit at Atlanta Tech. Read more. ..................................................................................................................... |
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January 20, 2010 Georgia Board of Nursing grants approval to Atlanta Technical College for the development and implementation of its proposed Associate Degree Nursing Program. Read more. ..................................................................................................................... |
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January 11, 2010  Freida Hill, chancellor of Alabama's two-year colleges ..................................................................................................................... |
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January 6, 2010 On Thursday, January 14 at 10am * Atlanta Tech Auditorium Read Invitation here. ..................................................................................................................... |
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December 17, 2009  Eighty-three Atlanta Technical College students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) during the Fall Quarter Induction
Ceremony held on December 1. The NTHS is a non-profit educational organization established to honor excellence in workforce education. This very prestigious
recognition is only open to students nominated by an instructor, in good standing with the college, and achieving a 3.5 GPA or higher. ..................................................................................................................... |
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November 17, 2009 For details click here. ..................................................................................................................... |
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October 27,
2009 Georgia's technical colleges see record fall enrollment here. ..................................................................................................................... |
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October 20,
2009 Atlanta Culinary Arts students were featured on the front page of the Clayton News Daily. Click on link to view online version of the article here. ..................................................................................................................... |
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August 10, 2009 PREPARING TEENS FOR THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY: ATLANTA’S YOUTH EARN THEIR CERTIFICATIONS WHILE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL Youth Program Aimed at Training Youth for Jobs in the Healthcare Industry and Employing them within the Community. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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August 05, 2009 Atlanta Tech was featured on today's broadcast of Good Day Atlanta  President Obama recently announced plans to infuse about $12 billion of federal tax money into technical and community colleges across the nation. President of Atlanta Technical College Dr. Alvetta Thomas talks about the impact of the initiative and its potential impact on Atlanta Technical Students. Please click here to view the segment here.  ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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July 18,
2009  Dorothy Smith, a Dental Assisting Instructor, has been named Teacher of the Year, the highest honor bestowed upon a faculty member at Atlanta Technical College. ..................................................................................................................... |
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July 15, 2009  Atlanta, GA – Six Clayton County students enrolled at the Perry Learning Center are now celebrating
their completion of the Atlanta Technical College’s Patient Care Assisting (PCA) program. While other
high school students are taking the summer off and relaxing, this highly-talented group of students has
taken the first steps towards laying the groundwork for a successful long-term career in the healthcare industry. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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July 15, 2009 Atlanta – June 30, 2009 – Atlanta Technical College (ATC) early childhood education student,
Skyla Holmes, was selected to participate in the 2009 Disney College Program. The highly-regarded
internship will focus on a Disney-designed combination of education and work experience. Students
will learn about various forms of marketing, networking, management and problem solving – the Disney way! ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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July 15, 2009  Atlanta – June 30, 2009 – Four students from the Atlanta Technical College were selected to
participate in the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Maintenance Technical Rewards and
Career Scholarship (TRACS) program. As part of this highly competitive TRACS scholarship, the
Atlanta Technical College students will participate in technician training courses for several
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June 20,
2009 Barbara Boyd Gillette Samms Dorothy Smith Jeanette Miller ..................................................................................................................... |
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March 25, 2009 Ivy & Roses Scholarship Recipients Named   
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March 19, 2009 Hutt Named Student of the Year  Chanel Hutt, a visual communications student, has won the coveted title of GOAL Winner, also known as the Student of the Year Award. She was nominated by Nyshona Carthon, an instructor in visual communications. As GOAL Winner, Hutt will compete for the state title and serve as an ambassador for the college over the next year. The finalists in Atlanta Tech’s GOAL competition were: Angela Wilborn, culinary arts; Yvonnie Garrett, marketing management; and Linda Jones, culinary arts. Along with the Goal Winner, the finalists represent the best and the brightest at Atlanta Tech.   
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March 10, 2009 Campus Visitors Win Hawks-Celtics Tickets The following individuals are the winners of tickets to the Hawks-Celtics game later this month. Donna Spaulding Karen McGinnis Spaulding and McGinnis were visitors at the recent BEST FEST event. Tickets will need to be claimed by 5pm this Thursday, March 12 in the Office of Admissions. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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March 10, 2009 Spring BEST FEST Featured in rolling out Hundreds of prospective students attended the college's BEST FEST event last weekend. In addition to learning about academic programs and how to qualify for free tuition, campus guests enjoyed funnel cakes, outdoor games, and a DJ. The event was covered by rolling out. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 23, 2009 President Thomas Named Woman of Vision  ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 19, 2009 Students Sweep State Competition Atlanta Tech students dominated the recent Georgia Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX) Career Development Conference/Competition held in Atlanta. Of the twenty-seven Atlanta Tech students competing, twenty-five placed. The results were as follows: eleven placed first; ten placed second; and four placed third. Additionally, Bobby Lucas was selected the DEX Student of the Year, and JoVaughn Recasner was named runner-up. Asia Jones was elected to the State Officer Team. Read here for the complete list of winners. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 18, 2009 Atlanta Tech Featured in Local Newspapers Last week's editions of the South Fulton Neighbor and the Fayette Neighbor featured a story about the college’s enrollment increase and plans for expansion. The article, which appeared on the front of the Lifestyle section, included several photos of Atlanta Tech student leaders. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 18, 2009 President Thomas Profiled in UGA Graduate Magazine President Alvetta Peterman Thomas is the subject of a feature story in the current University of Georgia Graduate School Magazine. “I’m determined to do well for this community,” says Thomas in the article. “For all those people who blazed the trail before me.” ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 12, 2009 Health Fair Offers Free Exams & Lectures In honor of Black History Month, Atlanta Technical College and Atlanta Metropolitan College will present a Health Fair on Thursday, February 19, from 10am to 3pm in the Atlanta Tech Auditorium. Among the free services available at the Health Fair are: cholesterol testing, glucose measurement, vision testing, PSA for men over forty, dental screenings, and body massages. More than thirty healthcare vendors will be on hand, and lectures will be given on the topics of cardiovascular diseases, cancer treatment and prevention, communicable diseases, and healthy lifestyles. The Health Fair, which is free and open to the public, is presented in partnership with Fulton County Health and Wellness and the Atlanta Public Schools. For more information please call 404.225.4406/4491. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 6, 2009 Atlanta Tech Awarded $2 Million Grant The college has received a $2 million grant from the US Department of Labor to fund new programs in Logistics & Transportation, one of the fastest-growing industries in metro Atlanta. The new programs, which include Commercial Truck Driving and Warehouse and Distribution Certification, will be offered beginning in fall quarter. In recent months Atlanta Tech has been awarded a total of $3.2 million in federal grants. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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January 29, 2009 German Students to Arrive Next Week  On Monday the campus will welcome students, faculty, and staff from Felix Fechenbach Berufskolleg, Atlanta Tech's sister college in Detmold, Germany. The group, which consists of twelve students and four faculty and staff, will attend classes at Atlanta Tech and complete a mini-internship during the two-week exchange program. Atlanta Tech's Halle International Exchange Program is the only ongoing international exchange program at a technical college in Georgia. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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January 29, 2009 New Online Classes Available in Adobe InDesign & Conversational Japanese Atlanta Technical College has a program that makes it easy to take high-quality, noncredit online courses. The college has partnered with ed2go to offer hundreds of online, instructor-facilitated courses and is pleased to announce the launch of Introduction to Adobe InDesign CS3 and Conversational Japanese. Students in the Adobe InDesign CS3 course will learn that anyone--regardless of artistic talent or design expertise-- can use this popular page layout software to design and create professional quality letterhead, business cards, brochures, PDF files that play movies, and more. Designed for travelers and beginners, the Conversational Japanese course makes it easy and fun to master the basics of the spoken Japanese language. These courses are part of Atlanta Tech's growing catalog of more than 300 instructor-facilitated online courses. Through well-crafted lessons, expert online instruction, and interaction with fellow students, participants in these courses gain valuable knowledge at their convenience. They have the flexibility to study at their own pace combined with enough structure and support to complete the course. And they can access the classroom 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection. New sessions of each course run every month. They last six weeks, with two new lessons being released weekly (for a total of twelve). The courses are entirely web-based with comprehensive lessons, quizzes, and assignments. A dedicated professional instructor facilitates every course; pacing learners, answering questions, giving feedback, and facilitating discussions. To learn more, contact Atlanta Technical College at 404.225.4487 or here ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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January 27, 2009 Enrollment Continues to Rise President Alvetta Peterman Thomas announced yesterday that winter quarter enrollment has increased 8.3% compared to this time a year ago. "With more than 100 programs of study and free tuition for most students," says President Thomas. "There is no better educational value in Atlanta." ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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January 22, 2009 Business Leaders Join Local Board of Directors  From left to right: Alvetta Peterman Thomas, college president and executive secretary of the Atlanta Tech Local Board of Directors; Rick Pelc, general manager of AirTran Airways; Judge Susan E. Edlein; Darris Rollins, government accounts manager, Verizon Wireless; and Al Byrd, board chair. Rick Pelc and Darris Rollins, two new members of the Atlanta Tech Local Board of Directors, were sworn in today before the regular meeting of the board. Walter S. Harris, chief management official of the Centers for Disease Control, has also joined the board. In other action, the board elected Al Byrd to be chair and Todd Lucas to be vice-chair. Lucas is general manager of transmission planning and administration for Georgia Power Company. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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January 22, 2009 Atlanta Tech Named Best Barber School in Atlanta  Barbershop Digest released its Best of 2008 list, a selection of products, services and businesses that were recognized for their excellence in the previous year. “We came across several people and organizations that we feel added to the barbershop experience as well as cultivating the culture that embodies barbershops,” said Barbershop Digest Editor-in-Chief Brian Egeston. Atlanta Technical College was selected as the best barber school in Atlanta for 2008. “We had a chance to look at the curriculum for the barbering program at ATC and walk the halls and see the barbershop,” said Egeston. “Barbering students wear white smocks and neck ties the way Alonzo Herndon’s barbers did back in the day. With a ninety-nine-percent pass rate on the state barbering board exam, ATC’s staff is doing the right things to prepare students for a career in the industry...There are several organizations doing the same thing, but this group is doing it exceptionally well.” ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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January 8, 2009 College to Hold MLK Celebration Events Atlanta Tech will hold several events next week in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. These events are free and open to the public. Jan. 14 I Have a Dream—a film about MLK’s vision 6pm, Auditorium Jan. 15 Keynote Speech By Ambassador Andrew Young 10am, Auditorium For more information please call 404.225.4482. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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January 6, 2009 Winter Quarter Classes Begin The winter quarter has gotten off to a great start today with thousands of students attending the first day of classes. With more than 100 programs of study and many online course offerings, a strong enrollment is expected this quarter. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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December 15, 2008 Campus Hosts International Visitors  Educators from the Republic of Georgia visited campus recently to learn about technical education in the United States. They toured campus, attended information sessions, and enjoyed lunch with President Thomas and administrators. Their visit was sponsored by the Friendship Force. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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December 11, 2008 College Announces Name of Allied Health & Technology Complex  Last week the college unveiled the name of the new allied health facility currently under construction. The facility will be known as The Brenda Watts Jones Allied Health & Technology Complex in honor of the fourth president of Atlanta Technical College. President Jones passed away in August 2007. The $14.2 million construction project is scheduled for completion late next year and will allow the college to offer a number of new programs. Pictured at the unveiling (from left to right): Veronica Biggins, chair of the Naming Committee; Alvetta Peterman Thomas, president; Morris Jones, husband of Brenda Watts Jones; Harold Mitchell, Sr., chair of the Atlanta Tech Foundation; Arlane Robinson, vice-chair of the foundation; and Al Byrd, chair of the Local Board of Directors.  ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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December 10, 2008 Tuition Cap Raised The state board of the Technical College System of Georgia voted last week to raise the technical colleges¹ tuition cap from 12 hours to 15 hours. Now, Georgia residents taking between 13 and 15 credit hours will see the cost rise by as much as $108 for Winter Quarter . Approximately 30% of Atlanta Tech students take between 13 and 15 credit hours, but almost all will see the extra cost covered by the HOPE Grant and/or the Pell Grant. Only a handful of Atlanta Tech students will incur the additional out-of-pocket expense. The increase is expected to generate an extra $10 million annually for the technical college system. Despite the credit hour increase for some students, the cost of a Georgia technical college education remains among the lowest in the nation, and most of those costs are paid for under the Georgia HOPE and federal Pell grants. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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November 20, 2008 Atlanta Tech Featured Again on 11-Alive's Atlanta & Company View Here ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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November 18, 2008 President Honored by Atlanta City Council  President Alvetta Peterman Thomas (center, in blue) was recognized with a proclamation by the Atlanta City Council. To her right is Joyce Sheperd, councilwoman for District 12 and sponsor of the proclamation. Citing her "visionary, compassionate, and focused leadership," as well as her achievements as president, the proclamation was presented to her yesterday. She is pictured with city council members and several members of her leadership team. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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November 13, 2008 Pizza Party for Fall Quarter Graduation Candidates Students who expect to graduate this quarter are invited to a Pizza Party in their honor on Thursday, November 20, in the Dining Hall. The party for day students will be held from 11am to 1pm. Evening students can enjoy their party from 6pm to 7:30pm. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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November 13, 2008 BEST FEST a Great SUCCESS The college's first annual BEST FEST was held on Saturday, and nearly 200 people applied for admission to Atlanta Tech during the event. BEST FEST is a festive community event designed to showcase all that Atlanta Tech has to offer. A similar event will be held in the spring. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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November 4, 2008 Staff Member Earns Recognition  Michael Burnside, an assessment specialist in the Division of Student Affairs, has been lauded for his work with Georgia State University’s Education Opportunity Center Programs. Burnside received the recognition during a recent event sponsored by Georgia State University. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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November 3, 2008 President Thomas Honored for Community Service Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas, president of Atlanta Technical College, has received the Community Service Award from the Fayette County Branch NAACP. The award recognizes her stellar leadership and its impact on the metro community. President Thomas accepted the award during the organization's recent Eleventh Annual Freedom Fund Dinner. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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October 23, 2008 Atlanta Tech's Division of Economic Development Featured on Atlanta & Company Read more ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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October 20, 2008 Williams Named One of Atlanta’s Top 25 Women  Joni L. Johnson Williams, special assistant to the president of Atlanta Technical College, has been named one of the top twenty-five women in Atlanta by rolling out. Williams was honored for the excellence and leadership she brings to her professional, academic, and volunteer activities. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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October 15, 2008 Atlanta Tech Selected for $1.2 Million Grant Atlanta Tech has been notified that it will receive a highly-coveted $1.2 million grant from the US Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education. The grant is a part of the Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) program whose mission is to strengthen predominantly black institutions to carry out programs in various educational areas including improving educational outcomes of African-American males. On the Atlanta Tech campus, the grant will facilitate workshops, think-tanks, group discussions, and other specifically designed activities that will enhance cultural awareness, decision-making skills, financial IQ, time management, and general coping and social skills. The expected outcome is increased retention and overall improvement of academic performance of all males involved in the program. The awards were highly competitive, with Atlanta Technical College being among only twenty-five colleges and universities to receive grant funding. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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October 15, 2008 ATC Presents BEST FEST: the Atlanta Technical College Expo! On Saturday, November 8, 2008 from 10am-2pm The public is invited to this special event designed to showcase all that Atlanta Technical College has to offer. College representatives will be on-hand to answer questions about admissions, financial aid, and our 100+ programs of study. Guests will enjoy free food, games, live entertainment, and campus tours. You can also learn how to qualify for FREE TUITION. And as an added bonus: the application fee will be waived for the first 100 people who apply during BEST FEST. Join us and see where you fit at Atlanta Technical College! For more information, please contact us at 404.225.4461 or admissions@atlantatech.edu ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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October 14, 2008 College Announces New Operating Hours College Announces New Operating Hours Effective October 16, Atlanta Technical College will be open for routine business Monday through Thursday. Although the main campus facilities will be closed on Fridays, the New Connections Building will be open to prospective students from 8am to 3pm each Friday. Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Cashier's Window will be open to the public as follows: Monday-Wednesday 9am-7pm Thursday 9am-noon 2-7pm ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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October 13, 2008 Nineteen Students Awarded Nearly $20,000 in Scholarships/Grants Read more here. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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October 1, 2008 Atlanta Tech President Featured in Atlanta Woman Magazine Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas, president of Atlanta Tech, is featured in the current issue of Atlanta Woman. Read article here. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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September 11,
2008 Drafting Students Race Toward Success  Drafting students showcased their skills this week by designing and racing Mouse Trap Cars outside of the Drafting Lab. This project required each student to take the concepts learned in class and put them into real-world action. For information about the drafting program, contact Dreem Penn at 404.225.4520 or dpenn@atlantatech.edu. ..................................................................................................................... |
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July 24,
2008  Grant Harris, a marketing instructor, has been named Teacher of the Year, the highest honor bestowed upon a faculty member at Atlanta Technical College. Among his many achievements at the college, Harris started the Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX) Chapter on campus, and was recently named the state DEX Advisor of the Year. "Teaching at this level allows me the opportunity to motivate my students to become everything they were created to be," Harris says. "I believe each of us was made to be a winner in life. Through my education, training, military service, and life-changing experiences, I have learned invaluable lessons about how to treat people. I now understand it and practice daily the Golden Rule. Teaching students is one of the most fulfilling and rewarding things I could ever do. It permits me to encourage my students, and others, to diligently seek knowledge, truth, and understanding from the classroom as well as from life’s experiences. I firmly believe that education and life are all about “sowing and reaping.” Accordingly, the basis of my teaching philosophy is that everything we do should be done with excellence. As Aristotle states: Excellence is a Habit. Therefore, when I see my students grow in character, become confident and positive, dependable, starting their businesses, graduating from Atlanta Tech, going into the military, getting jobs of choice, and helping others, then I know that I am wonderfully blessed to be a part of their lives." ..................................................................................................................... |
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June 26, 2008
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June 4, 2008
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May 23, 2008
 Student of the Year Shaquetta
Smith is congratulated by Ron Jackson, commissioner of the Technical
College System of Georgia, for a job well done in representing
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May 23, 2008
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May 16, 2008
Read here about the SkillsUSA State
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May 16, 2008
In a campus ceremony held
earlier this week, 100 Atlanta Tech students were inducted into the
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May 16, 2008
The Division of Economic
Development will present a Business & Industry Breakfast on
Thursday, June 5 at 7:30am in the Dennard Conference Center. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 16, 2008
The college's annual
International Day will be held on Thursday, May 22 from 10am to
1:30pm in the auditorium. This lively event will feature musical
performances and colorful exhibits. Free samples of international
and American cuisine will be available. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 8, 2008
 Pictured at the Training
Agreement Signing Ceremony (from left to right): President Alvetta
Peterman Thomas; Lee Belitsky, senior vice president of distribution
and transportation at Dick's Sporting Goods; and Jackie Rohosky,
assistant commissioner for economic development programs/Technical
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April 16, 2008
 Karen Carter, head of the
paralegal studies program, has been chosen to participate in the
Governor's Teaching Fellows Program. The program was established in
1995 by Governor Zell Miller to provide Georgia's higher education
faculty with expanded opportunities for developing important
teaching skills. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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April 15, 2008
The college was featured on
today's broadcast of Atlanta &
Company. The show aired on 11Alive (WXIA). The segment about
Atlanta Technical College can be viewed at http://www.atlantaandcompany.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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April 8, 2008
 Shaquetta Smith, a visual
communications student and third generation Atlanta Tech student,
has been named Student of the Year. She will compete next month in
the statewide GOAL contest. The top students from each of Georgia's
technical colleges will vie for the title of Georgia's Best
Technical College Student. The winner will receive a new Chevrolet
and spend the next year serving as the state's ambassador for
technical and adult education. Chevrolet is a statewide-sponsor or
the GOAL competition. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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April 7, 2008
 The Atlanta Technical College
Foundation presents the Seventh Annual Bridge Builder Awards on May
21. Tickets and sponsorships are still available. Show your support
for Atlanta Technical College: named America's Best Community
College by Washington Monthly. For more
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March 17,
2008 Atlanta Technical College has
received a $25,000 grant to help fund the college's Halle
International Exchange Program with its sister college in Detmold,
Germany. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 29,
2008  Tom Joyner, host of the
nationally-syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show, will give the
Commencement Address during graduation exercises on June 28.
Graduation will be held at 11am at the Atlanta Civic Center and is
open to graduates and their guests. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 29,
2008  Atlanta Tech and Atlanta
Metropolitan College held a Health Fair yesterday in the campus
auditorium. Hundreds of visitors took advantage of free screenings,
live demonstrations, seminars, and tasty food samples. The Health
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February 29,
2008 A press conference was held
this morning to announce a collaboration with the Fulton County
Office of Aging. Josephine Reed-Taylor, interim president of Atlanta
Tech, is pictured with Wayne Casey of the Fulton County Office of
Aging. A highlight of the event was a ballroom dancing
demonstration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 29,
2008  Of the twenty-two Atlanta Tech
students who competed at the Georgia Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX) Career
Development Conference/Competition, eighteen placed. Atlanta Tech
students won first place in eight categories. In other news,
Stephanie Sherrer, a paralegal student, was elected vice president
of Georgia DEX, and Grant Harris, academic affairs, was named Delta
Epsilon Chi Advisor of the Year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 29,
2008  High school students from
throughout the area were on campus recently to participate in the
SkillsUSA competitions. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving
teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for
careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including
health occupations. SkillsUSA was formerly known as VICA (the
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 29,
2008  Instructors in the Division of
Academic & Learning Support recently earned a Governor's
Commendation for Customer Service Excellence. Each month, a few
individuals and teams are carefully selected from among all state
employees to receive this special recognition from the governor. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 29,
2008 The Faculty and Staff Members
of Winter Quarter have been named. Gregory Calloway (at left), an
accounting instructor, won the title of Faculty Member of the
Quarter. Arthur Grier, pictured with Interim President Josephine
Reed-Taylor, received the Staff Member of the Quarter award. Grier
is a member of the academic leadership team. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 29,
2008 Since October more than 225
students have received scholarships or grants from Atlanta Tech
totaling $72,436. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 29,
2008 Five faculty members will
depart for Detmold, Germany today to attend Projectweek 2008, an
international conference sponsored by Felix Fechenbach Berufskolleg,
Atlanta Tech's sister college in Germany. Those attending from
Atlanta Tech are: David Kirsch, computer science; Hector Celis,
carpentry; Sammie Holloway, early childhood care and development;
Joseph Perrymon, culinary arts,; and Gregory Calloway,
accounting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 6,
2008 Atlanta – the state board that
oversees the Technical College System of Georgia has approved TCSG
Commissioner Ron Jackson’s choice of Dr. Alvetta Thomas as the new
president of Atlanta Technical College. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 5,
2008 If you are a senior citizen or
a low- or middle-income taxpayer, you can take advantage of free tax
help and filing at Atlanta Technical College. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 5,
2008 In honor of Black History
Month, a Health Fair will be held on Thursday, February 28 from 10am
to 3pm in the Atlanta Tech Auditorium. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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January 30,
2008 Four Atlanta Tech students are
the recipients of $1,000 scholarships from W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Representatives from Grainger recently presented scholarship checks
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January 11,
2008 Karen Wheel Carter, Atlanta
Tech's teacher of the year, is featured in the current issue of
Rolling Out. In the article Carter describes the college's
distinctive environment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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January 11,
2008  Instead of doing their usual
Christmas gift exchange, the staff members of the Neal Boortz radio
show chose to make the holidays bright for an Atlanta Tech student
and her family. On December 18 the staff surprised Tequila Jones and
her family with dozens of gifts and the keys to a minivan. Jones, a
single mother of three small children, is a marketing student. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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December 10,
2007  A groundbreaking was held last
week for the $14.2 million Allied Health Building. Pictured from
left to right are: Larry Alford, student of the year; Karen Carter,
teacher of the year; Sen. Vincent Fort; Morris Jones, husband of the
late Dr. Brenda Watts Jones; Dr. Josephine Reed-Taylor, interim
president; Ron Jackson, commissioner of the Technical College System
of Georgia; Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas, vice president of academic
affairs; Candace Martin, niece of Dr. Brenda Watts Jones; Harold
Mitchell, Sr., chair of ATC Foundation; Bill Pinto, chair of ATC
Local Board of Directors; and Carl Swearingen, board chair,
Technical College System of Georgia. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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November 29,
2007 Click
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November 27,
2007  Nearly 100 Atlanta Tech
students received grocery gift cards and/or bags of food during the
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November 27,
2007  Memorial Pritchett (at right)
receives the Staff Member of the Quarter Award from Josephine
Reed-Taylor, interim president of Atlanta Tech. Pritchett works in
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November 16,
2007  Atlanta Technical College will
hold a Groundbreaking on December 5 for its new Allied Health
Building, a $14.2 million facility that will enable the college to
expand program offerings and help ease the critical shortage of
skilled healthcare professionals in Metro Atlanta. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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November 16,
2007 Karen
Wheel Carter, chair of the Paralegal Studies Program, has been
named Teacher of the Year at Atlanta Technical College. We
congratulate her on capturing the college’s highest teaching
award. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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November 14,
2007  The college recently
celebrated its fortieth anniversary with several student
festivities. Culinary arts students baked a gigantic birthday cake
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November 14,
2007  At a press conference held
yesterday, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle presented checks to fund five new
career academies and one existing career academy. Thanks to a $3.2
million grant from Cagle, Atlanta Tech will partner with the Fulton
County School System to create seamless educational opportunities at
the future Hapeville Charter Career Academy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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October 29,
2007 A spirited group of faculty,
staff, and students participated in the American Cancer Society's
Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk this past weekend. The Atlanta
Tech group, known as Brenda's Bridge Builders, walked in honor of
President Brenda Watts Jones. She led the college for eleven years
before losing her battle with breast cancer earlier this year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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October 19,
2007 Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas,
vice president of academic affairs, was named one of the 25 Most
Influential Women of Atlanta in a ceremony held last night by
Rolling Out Urban Lifestyle Weekly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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October 16,
2007 The Atlanta Technical College
Foundation, a 501 (C) (3) organization, has awarded
scholarships/grants for the FY beginning 2007-2008.
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October 15,
2007  Ron Jackson, the commissioner
of the Technical College System of Georgia, has named Dr. Josephine Reed-Taylor as the interim
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 Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas,
longtime vice president of academic affairs at Atlanta Tech, has
been named acting president of the college. A veteran educator with
more than twenty years of experience in secondary and post secondary
education, Thomas has led the college to an unprecedented level of
academic excellence and instructional program expansion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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September 3,
2007 As Atlanta Technical College
celebrates its fortieth anniversary and mourns the recent death of
its beloved president, there's a spectacular bit of news that all of
Atlanta can be proud of: Atlanta Technical College has been named
America¹s Best Community College by Washington Monthly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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August 28,
2007 Washington Monthly has just
released its rankings of America's Best Community Colleges, and
Atlanta Tech has been named the best in the country. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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August 14,
2007  Brenda Watts Jones, president of Atlanta Technical College, passed away on Sunday, August 12. As leader of the college since 1997, President Jones inherited a struggling institution and transformed it into an educational powerhouse. Her visionary leadership brought national and international recognition to Atlanta Tech. For more than twenty years, President Jones was on the frontlines of higher education. She was the first and only African-American female to lead a technical college in Georgia. The Daphne, Alabama, native earned her BA in sociology from Dillard University before completing graduate work at Atlanta University and Georgia State University. She was tapped to lead then-Atlanta Technical Institute in 1997. With a budget of more than $24 million and a staff that numbers more than 350, Dr. Jones directed one of the fastest-growing and busiest technical colleges in the state. Ron Jackson, interim commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia, has issued the following statement: “I, along with the entire Technical College System of Georgia, was deeply saddened by the passing of Brenda Watts Jones. We offer our condolences to her husband, Morris, her son, Brandon, her stepchildren, Maurice, Marquis, Sheikla, Kaleisha, and their entire extended family and will keep them in our thoughts and prayers. We have lost a great colleague, an outstanding college president and a good friend whose remarkable life and constant devotion to education was an inspiration to us all. She will be remembered as a gifted leader who molded Atlanta Technical College into a respected institution and a national and international model for technical education and workforce development. Her greatest legacy, though, is every student whose life was magically touched by her belief in them and her commitment to changing their lives through the power of learning. Her colleagues, her community and, most of all, her students, will miss her greatly.” President Jones served on the boards of the Metropolitan Atlanta Neighborhood Development Association; the Fulton County Workforce Development Council; the City of Atlanta’s Workforce Development Council; the RESA Board of Control; Good Choices; Project GRAD; and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Board on Education, to name a few. She was also a graduate of Leadership Atlanta and the Regional Leadership Institute. President Jones was a member of the Coalition of One-Hundred Black Women. The Concerned Black Clergy of Atlanta and former Secretary of State Lewis Massey recognized her for outstanding community service, leadership, and vision. Michael Thurmond, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor, named her an Outstanding Georgian, and the Atlanta Business League cast her as one of Atlanta’s most influential women. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., honored her as a Delta Diva and Trailblazer of the Year. FOX-5 Atlanta also profiled her during Black History Month as one of Atlanta’s preeminent educational leaders. But her success didn’t stop there. Partnerships and programs expanded under President Jones’ leadership. Atlanta Technical College now offers more than eighty programs, including associate degree programs in Accounting, Marketing, Early Childhood Care and Education, Computer Information Systems, Hotel, Restaurant, & Tourism Management, and Paralegal Studies. More associate degrees will be added later this year. These accomplishments are no surprise considering President Jones’ remarkable tenure at ATC. In 1997, she launched Georgia’s first technical college international exchange program with Felix Fechenbach, a technical school in Germany. Plans are underway to expand the exchange to technical colleges in London and Korea. Atlanta Tech is the only technical college in the Southeast with an ongoing international exchange program. Always about business, Dr. Jones cultivated strong ties with area companies and industry leaders. Among Atlanta Tech’s many corporate partners are Delta Air Lines; AT&T; Fulton County Public Schools; Atlanta Public Schools; the Hyatt Regency; Georgia-Pacific; Kroger; Fulton County Housing Authority; the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia; BMW of North America; and various trade unions. President Jones was an active member of Cascade United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Morris; son, Brandon; stepchildren Maurice, Marquis, Sheikla, and Kaleisha; her mother, Rosetta Watts; her father and stepmother, Vodie and Evangeline Watts; four sisters, Barbara Martin, Joan Royal, Karla Mitchell, and Victoria Watts; her brothers, Vodie Watts, Jr., Vernon Watts, and Terrence Watts; and two step-grandchildren. Visitation Services will be held on August 15 from 6 until 8pm at Williamson Mortuary. Visitation is from 6-7pm and the service will begin at 7pm. Williamson Mortuary 1410 Highway 138 Riverdale, Georgia 30296 770.907.8548 Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, August 16 at 11am at Cascade United Methodist Church. Cascade Church 3144 Cascade Road, SW Atlanta, Georgia 30311 404.691.5770 A service will also be held this weekend in Dr. Jones’s hometown, Daphne, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, you are invited to make a donation to the Brenda Watts Jones Scholarship Fund. Checks should be made payable to the “Atlanta Technical College Foundation” and “Brenda Watts Jones Scholarship” should be noted in the memo line on the check. ..................................................................................................................... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| March 15, 2007 Student of the Year Finalists Announced Atlanta Technical College has named the finalists in the Student of the Year competition, also known as GOAL. The finalists are: Larry Alford, culinary arts; Willie Niles, marketing management; Lucille McGee, culinary arts; and Shaquitta Brookins, paralegal studies. These students represent the best and the brightest among the student body at Atlanta Tech. The winner of the Atlanta Tech GOAL contest will be announced next month and will go on to represent the college in the statewide GOAL competition. ..................................................................................................................... February 28, 2007 Students & Faculty on The Tom Joyner Morning Show Atlanta Technical College was featured on The Tom Joyner Morning Show yesterday. Students and a faculty member were interviewed. Listen here. ..................................................................................................................... February 23, 2007 Atlanta Tech Presents 12th Annual Black History Jeopardy/Hundredaire On Wednesday, February 28, student scholars from each academic division will compete in Black History Jeopardy and Who Wants to be A Hundredaire?-- contests that showcase their knowledge of black history. Black History Jeopardy begins at 10am in the campus auditorium. The Hundredaire contest will be held at 6pm in the auditorium. Both events are free and open to the public. The events are sponsored by Atlanta Technical College¹s Student Services Division and the Student Government Association. ..................................................................................................................... February 23, 2007 President Inducted Into Atlanta Business League's Hall of Fame President Brenda Watts Jones will be inducted into the Atlanta Business League's Hall of Fame at a ceremony on February 27. This honor recognizes her record of stellar leadership and achievement in higher education. ..................................................................................................................... January 31, 2007 Don't Miss the Annual Campus Health Fair Be sure to attend the Annual Campus Health Fair on February 22 from 11am to 6pm in the Auditorium. Presented by the Office of Continuing Education, the fair will offer free glucose testing, bone density testing, and many other health screenings. The event will also feature tai chi and acupuncture demonstrations, mini-massages, free food samples, nutritional information, and numerous giveaways. Bring the whole family: there will be arts and crafts activities for the kids. For more information, please call 404.225.4489 or 404.225.4490. |
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January 18, 2007 Health Information Technology Program Featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently gave coverage to ATC's Health Information Technology (HIT) Program. "The new associate degree program will prepare students for more than 100 different jobs in more than forty different settings," says Andrea Mignott, program director. Health information technologists manage all aspects of medical records and information. Atlanta Tech is accepting students now for Spring Quarter. Please call 404.225.4400 and apply by March 20. Instructor of the Year Captures Media Coverage Fred Brown, ATC's Instructor of the Year, was featured in a recent edition of Rolling Out. The article detailed his colorful past and lauded the impact he's made on Atlanta Tech students. "Teaching is my calling--it isn't jewelry sales, banking, or real estate--it is teaching," says Brown. "And it's been a beautiful ride." Atlanta Housing Authority Spotlights Atlanta Tech ATC President Brenda Watts Jones recently penned a letter to the city's public housing residents. The letter appeared in the Atlanta Housing Authority's resident newsletter and included information about the college's offerings. |
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Jamarr
Rawlinson, a 2005 barbering graduate, won a $35,000 business grant
from Miller Brewing Company, along with his business partner Monica
G. Coleman, for their Creative Connections Mobile Barbershop. 
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