MISSION STATEMENT

Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is a member of Georgia's system of technical colleges and an institution of higher education that supports the educational, economic, and community development climate of its seven-county service area. CGTC accomplishes its mission by providing quality academic and technical education, student support services, customized business and industry services, continuing education, and adult education services through traditional and distance modes of delivery which are responsive to the workforce needs of public and private sectors.

VALUES

As evidenced by the beliefs and behaviors that prevail throughout the College, the employees of Central Georgia Technical College embrace the following values:

We demonstrate respect for individual talents and awareness/understanding of individual differences.
We provide motivation and the opportunity for students to seek such fulfillment, and we seek it for ourselves.
We seek to provide high-quality, specialized occupational instruction.
We respond to the changing needs of individuals, business and industry, and the community.
We employ continuous-improvement concepts and actively seek to improve service to students, employers, and economic developers.

We believe it is the responsibility of every employee of the College to uphold these values in the performance of his/her daily activities.

PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY

Central Georgia Technical College exists to provide educational and occupational training that will contribute to the economic growth and development of the individual, the community, and the state.

Central Georgia Technical College employees believe that customers have a right to high quality, specialized occupational programs that include the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to secure, maintain, and advance in personally satisfying and socially useful employment. CGTC employees also believe that high quality, specialized programs are achieved through maintaining technically competent and professional personnel, current competency-based curricula, up-to-date equipment, and structure that acknowledges individual differences and provides opportunities for students to seek fulfillment of educational and personal goals. CGTC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in admissions, in employment or in access to its educational programs and/or activities.

HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE

Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) was officially established as Macon Area Vocational-Technical School in 1962 through joint action of the Georgia State Board of Education and the Bibb County Board of Education. Initial construction was completed in 1966 with three locations: 940 Forsyth Street, 505 Second Street, and 1065 Anthony Road. Students began taking classes in 1966, with the first classes graduating in 1967.

In response to increased demand by students, industry, and the community, an agreement between the Bibb County Board of Education and the State Board of Vocational Educational was reached in 1973 for the construction of a new facility. Construction on the new facility was completed in 1978, with full occupancy reached the same year. The new facility, located at 3300 Macon Tech Drive, greatly improved and expanded the exposure of the institution. In 1987, the name of Macon Area Vocational-Technical School was changed to Macon Technical Institute (MTI) to better reflect the expanded mission and focus of the institution.

On July 1, 1989, MTI became part of a system of technical institutes under the management of the Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE). A local Board of Directors was appointed by the State Board to provide local representation in the management of the institution. Governor Sonny Purdue later signed legislation changing the name from DTAE to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). Of the many changes that have occurred since the College’s inception, the conversion from local to state governance has been one of the most significant.

Throughout the years, MTI expanded to reflect the changing needs of the community. In July 1990, the institution assumed governance of the Baldwin County Adult Center in Milledgeville. In 1991, the Aircraft Structural Technology program was relocated from 1062 Forsyth Street to the main campus. In December 1992, the State Board approved the granting of Associate of Applied Technology (AAT) degrees and Medical Laboratory Technology became the first program to admit students at this degree level in October 1993.

In November 1993, MTI held the ground-breaking ceremony for a new facility on the south side of the Macon Campus, located off of Raymonde Kelley Drive. Construction on the new facility began in early 1994 and was completed in January 1996. This facility, Building H, currently houses health programs, a student lecture hall, and a 250-seat auditorium. An aircraft hangar was also included in this construction phase and provided the laboratory space for expanded aerospace training.

In 1993, Georgia’s General Assembly appropriated funds for a satellite campus to be constructed in Milledgeville, and 69.621 acres of land were transferred from the Department of Human Resources to DTAE for this purpose. Construction on the Milledgeville Campus began in 1996, and the campus opened in fall 1997.

On July 6, 2000, as part of the Education Reform Act, Macon Technical Institute was renamed Central Georgia Technical College to more accurately reflect the seven-county area that the college serves. These counties include Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Jones, Monroe, Putnam, and Twiggs.

In 2001, the college assumed governance of the Adult Literacy Program from the Bibb County Board of Education. In 2003, the CGTC Foundation's Board of Trustees purchased a building near the main campus and assisted in raising funds to convert the building to an Adult Learning Center, which now houses CGTC’s Adult Education Program.

The College's expansion continued with the opening of the Jones County Center in 2001, Putnam County Center in September 2002, and the Crawford County Center in 2004. Building I, located on the main campus, also opened in 2004, to serve as the location for several academic core programs, library, food court, and bookstore. The Office of Economic Development, including continuing education classes, was later relocated to Building I.

In 2002, CGTC purchased what would become Building J on the Macon Campus. Renovation began in October 2004, and the $5 million, 34,800 square foot building was completed in August 2006. Several academic programs, the Business Office, and divisions of the Office of Student Affairs are housed in this building. CGTC’s Board of Directors voted to officially rename Building J to the Melton Palmer, Jr. Building in honor of CGTC’s president, who retired in 2006.

CGTC’s satellite operations continued to expand with the opening of the Twiggs County Center in 2009. In 2010, CGTC opened the Monroe County Center at the former Monroe Academy location in Forsyth. The center currently offers both credit and continuing education classes for residents in Forsyth and surrounding communities.

Intercollegiate athletics were launched in 2010, featuring men’s and women’s basketball. The Cougar Athletic department joined the Division I National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA).

In July 2011, the CGTC Foundation purchased a new facility on Macon Tech Drive for the purpose of relocating the CGTC bookstore. The new location allowed for expansion of the bookstore, doubling its size to accommodate the increase in enrollment that has impacted CGTC over the last several years. The new bookstore has an expanded inventory, including athletic gear promoting CGTC’s athletic teams, and includes a student lounging area and food shop.

In July 2011, CGTC held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Milledgeville Campus to commemorate the construction of the new Center of Health Sciences. Construction of the $17 million, 77,700 square-foot facility is slated to begin in August 2011, with classes scheduled to be offered in January 2013. The new facility will allow for expansion of Health Technology programs, the Academic Success Center, Work Force Development Center, administrative offices, and expanded library, and will accommodate an additional 1,600 students on the Milledgeville Campus.

CGTC has had a number of distinguished administrators to oversee the College’s progress through the years. The College operated under the leadership of Ben C. Brewton from 1966 to 1989. Dr. Melton Palmer, Jr. was named president in 1989 and served until his retirement in 2006. Upon Dr. Palmer’s retirement, TCSG appointed Dr. Kathy Love as interim president to serve the college during the presidential search. CGTC's second president, Dr. Ronald Natale, served from February 2007 to June 2009. Dr. Flora Tydings, a former Vice President of Academic Affairs at CGTC, was appointed interim president on July 1, 2009, during TCSG's search for a permanent president. CGTC’s current president, Dr. Michael D. Moye, took the helm on February 16, 2010.

Today, CGTC offers over 190 technical programs of study, continuing education classes, economic development services, and adult education programs for central Georgia. CGTC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and many programs hold industry-specific national and state accreditations and certifications. CGTC remains true to its mission of providing services that are responsive to the community’s need for a competitive workforce and robust economy.

ACCREDITATION

In December 1999, the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and School, accepted CGTC into full membership in their regional, collegiate-accreditation organization. Central Georgia Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Central Georgia Technical College.

Accreditation processes are coordinated at the College by the Director of Institutional Effectiveness. For more information please call (478) 757-3424.

CERTIFICATION

The Technical College System of Georgia is comprised of 26 technical colleges with two university system technical divisions, 31 satellite campuses, and a virtual technical college. The faculty and professional staff of Central Georgia Technical College are certified by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education on the basis of their technical competency and professional training. All instructors have appropriate experience in the fields in which they teach.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Local Board of Directors for Central Georgia Technical College was established in 1989. The 10-member board is representative of the College's service area with three members from Bibb County, two from Baldwin; and one each from Jones, Monroe, Putnam, Twiggs, and Crawford Counties. The members are appointed by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.

The Board's role is to interpret State policies and provide supplemental policies to ensure that the needs of the citizenry, business, and industry in the College's service area are met to the highest possible degree and in the most effective and efficient manner, within the guidelines of the policies, goals, and objectives of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.

The Local Board of Directors meets a minimum of eight times each year. Regular meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

COLLEGE DIVISIONS

Office of Academic Affairs

The Office of Academic Affairs is responsible for all academic programs that include associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates and the adult education initiative. The faculty and instructional staff report to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Office of Advancement and Public Relations

The Office of Advancement and Public Relations coordinates all public relations efforts that support the growth and development of the college. The goal of the department is to enhance the college’s presence throughout the middle Georgia community by developing and maintaining an effective communications strategy that reaches local, state and national media, business leaders, legislators and prospective students.

The CGTC Foundation coordinates the solicitation of funds, grants, and properties from corporations, government agencies and private sources. The Foundation provides private funding for capital expansion and improvements, equipment, staff and faculty development, scholarships and endowments.

Office of Technology

The Office of Information Technology supports the constantly changing high-technology environment of CGTC by providing comprehensive technology services to advance instruction, college services, and business processes for students, faculty, staff, administration, and the community. The Office of Technology works together with the college community by assisting with technology initiatives, planning, securing resources, exploring new technology, and implementing and maintaining technology projects. The Office of Technology strives to meet the needs of its stakeholders by staying current with industry changes and receiving input from all parties and the community, along with technology experts. The staff of the Office of Technology reports to the Vice President of Technology.

Office of Student Affairs

The Office of Student Affairs provides the following services: Admissions, Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid Services, Career Services, Student Activities, Disability Services, Workforce Development (WIA), Special Population Services (Youth and Adult), Career Assessment / Work Keys testing, GED testing.

Office of Administrative Services

The Office of Administrative Services performs the following functions: management and operation of accounting, budgeting and financial reporting, inventory and asset management, payroll records management, purchasing, Health and Flexible Benefit Programs, other personnel functions, application of federal guidelines and regulations, student insurance, financial aid disbursement, and student billing.

Office of Economic Development

The Office of Economic Development is responsible for customized training, business and industry programs and continuing education. Quick Start programs, the Computer Training Center, and administration of the Georgia Work Ready Program are part of the College's economic development services.

Office of Facilities and Ancillary Services

The Office of Facilities and Ancillary Services is responsible for coordination and oversight of campus expansion, construction, renovation, facilities maintenance, grounds, custodial services, safety, security and information technology are provided. Grant acquisition, program development, grant writing and funding acquisition processes are managed through this office.

Satellite Operations

The Vice President of Satellite Operations is responsible for all academic programs offered at the Milledgeville Campus and satellite centers. The Vice President coordinates and promotes economic development, continuing education, student services and administrative services with other divisions of Central Georgia Technical College.

CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION

In 1990, CGTC established a non-profit foundation in a proactive effort to address the need for private funding and to establish partnerships with the community. The CGTC Foundation is committed to ensuring quality technical training by supplying additional funding for advanced teaching facilities, equipment, capital improvements, program and faculty development, and student scholarships. The Foundation’s goal is to foster a shared financial commitment and support from the community in order to continue technical training at the highest level possible. As a 501(c)3 organization, contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees which consists of community and business leaders from the seven-county service area.

ADVISORY COMMITTEES

At CGTC, each instructional program has an advisory committee which consists of business leaders who counsel and guide instructors to maintain quality programs and educational training standards. Instructional advisory committees provide advice for programs of study and make recommendations for improvement to meet employment standards within the occupation. These committees advise and assist CGTC in conducting community surveys, course planning, laboratory planning, recruitment of teachers, assistance to teachers, placement of students, and public relations. Curricula change recommendations made by the Advisory Committees are forwarded through the State Standards Revision Process.

CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE CALENDAR 2011-2012

INFORMATION DIRECTORY

CGTC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age, political affiliation, belief, or disability in admissions, in employment, or in access to its educational programs and/or activities. The Vice President of Student Affairs, Room A-319, phone number 757-3507, is the coordinator for Title IX and is responsible for the administration of the student recourse procedure. The Special Populations – Disabilities Coordinator, Room J-122, phone number 757-3676, manages Section 504 for the college. The Vice President of IE/Facilities, Room A-317, phone number 757-3506, is the coordinator for structural concerns under ADA. The Vice President of Student Affairs, Room A-319, phone number 757-3507, is the ADA coordinator for student concerns.

Map of the Macon Campus

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Directions to the Milledgeville Campus

Located at 54 Highway 22 West in Milledgeville at the intersection of GA Highway 22 (Gray-Milledgeville Road) and U.S. Highway 441 By-Pass (Culver Kidd Hwy).