Pictured: Lori Sweat

Dr. Richard Thornton, Vice President of Instruction at Swainsboro Technical College, announced that Lori Sweat has been named as Swainsboro Technical College’s Accounting Instructor as of March 27, 2007.

Mrs. Sweat is a graduate of Swainsboro High School, has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Georgia Southern University, a Master of Science in Professional Accounting from Strayer University, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

She lives in Wrightsville with her husband, Dwain, and their 5 year old daughter Logan. Dwain is co-owner and manager of Sweat’s Portable Buildings Inc.; and Logan attends Brentwood School in Sandersville.

Prior to working at Swainsboro Technical College, Ms. Sweat held the position as Accounting Instructor for Southeastern Technical College for the past nine years. Her father, Buddy Lawson was the Accounting Instructor at Swainsboro Technical College for twenty-seven years before his retirement in 1997.

"I am really excited about coming to Swainsboro Technical College,"  said Mrs. Sweat. "It's one of those 'full-circle' moments in life.  It doesn’t seem that long ago that my brother Stan and I would come down to our dad's classroom on Swainsboro Tech’s campus to catch a ride home after school."  Incidentally, Stan is the Accounting Instructor at Sandersville Technical College.  "I'm honored to have the opportunity to continue Swainsboro Tech's tradition of commitment to technical education, while at the same time carrying on a family tradition."

"Lori is very enthusiastic about her program, and I feel we are very fortunate to have her as an accounting instructor. She will be a real asset to not only our Accounting program but also our college," commented Dr. Thornton. "I look forward to working with her."

Pictured: (l-r) Instructor Tammy Linder, Instructor Sonya Wilson, Debra Edenfield from Emanuel County, Instructor Gena Sapp, Kevin Woods from Emanuel County, Tanesha Edwards from Emanuel County, and Melissa Crews from Treutlen County. (not pictured Trina Fountain from Emanuel County, Angela K. Edenfield from Emanuel County, David Morgan from Emanuel County, and John Q. Price from Johnson County.)

Swainsboro Technical College students took the CAAP (Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency) test and scored at or above the national mean when compared to freshmen and sophomores at other 2-year colleges. Associate Degree students take one or more sections of the CAAP exam after completing certain capstone courses. The sections are Writing including usage mechanics and rhetoric skills, Mathematics including basic algebra and college algebra, and Critical Thinking.

CAAP is an academic test designed to measure general education foundational skills typically attained in the first two years of college. CAAP test scores provide one way of estimating a student’s level of educational development. To receive a CAAP Certificate, a student must attain an achievement level at or above the national mean on the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency test.

"We are extremely proud of our students’ accomplishment," replied Dr. Richard Thornton, Vice President of Instructional Services.

Scoring at or above the national mean are Debra Edenfield, enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program; Melissa Crews enrolled in Early Childhood Education; Tanesha Edwards enrolled in Administrative Office Technology; Kevin Woods, enrolled in Networking; Angela K. Edenfield, enrolled in Microcomputer Specialist; David Morgan, enrolled in Forestry; Trina Fountain, enrolled in Forestry; and John Q. Price, enrolled in Criminal Justice.

The general education instructors are Sonya Wilson, Mathematics; Tammy Linder, English; and Jessie Garrett and Hazel Caldwell, Psychology. The advisors of the programs represented are Grady Toney and Travis Akridge, Criminal Justice; Susan Surrency and Lynda English, Administrative Office Technology; Gena Sapp and Kay Wilson, Early Childhood Education; Angie Moxley and Dave Olander, Computer Science; and Rodney Kellum, Forestry.

Swainsboro Technical College began utilizing the CAAP exam to measure student learning outcomes in general education for its degree seeking students during Winter quarter 2005.

Pictured: (l-r) (front row) Kathy Jackson from Laurens County, Pamela Cummings from Jefferson County, Medical Assisting Instructor Stephannie Waters (back row) Melissa McDaniel from Emanuel County, Tjuna Culbreth from Emanuel County, Jessica Lawrence from Emanuel County, and Jennifer Bell from Emanuel County.

On Tuesday, February 27^th, the Medical Assisting students at Swainsboro Technical College participated in a health fair conducted at Twin City Family Health Care from 4:00 until 7:00.  It was done in partnership with Emanuel Medical Center and Access Emanuel. Also attending was Stephannie Waters with Swainsboro Technical College, Pat Collins of Access Emanuel, Debbie Rankin, and Beth Hudson with Emanuel Medical Center.

Students assisted with helping patients fill out forms; recording heights and weights; taking blood pressure; drawing blood; and screening for blood sugar, as well as Hemoglobin A1C testing (test to help determine diabetes).

"Community service is an important aspect of the training they receive here at Swainsboro Technical College," commented Mrs. Waters, Medical Assisting Instructor at Swainsboro Technical College. "This type of participation will help them in perfecting the skills they have learned while attending our programs; and it provides them with excellent training in their medical field of study. We appreciate Emanuel Medical Center inviting us to participate in this event."  

Pictured (l-r) Owner of Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio and Salon Susan Stephens, Jessica Stephens from Emanuel County, Jennifer Horton from Emanuel County, Marsha Morris from Laurens County, Courtney Coleman from Candler County, Yesenia Martinez from Emanuel county, Holly Schussler from Johnson county, Penny Motto from Jenkins County, Merle Norman Beauty Consultant Raven Hall, Merle Norman Hairstylist Kellie Scarboro, and Merle Norman Hairstylist Kelli Thompson.

(not pictured) Instructor Linda Whitaker, and Ciera Rackins from Emanuel County.

Mrs. Linda Whitaker, Swainsboro Technical College night Cosmetology Program Instructor, took her students to visit the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio and Salon, located at 111 N. Green Street, and owned by Mrs. Susan Stephens.  The students were instructed on proper skin care, removal of make-up, and application of make-up by beauty consultants Susan Stephens and Raven Hall. They also received a makeover and a sweet treat from the studio.

The students were also invited to tour the Merle Norman Hair Salon, where Master Cosmetologists Kelly Thompson and Kelly Scarboro demonstrated advanced hair cutting and styling techniques, answered questions, and provided advice on the cosmetology profession.

"I really appreciate the time that everyone at Merle Norman spent with our students," commented Mrs. Whitaker. "Part of the curriculum of our program is providing insight into what it takes to have a successful business; and they were generous in sharing their information with us."

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College will conduct a ‘Playground Safety’ workshop on Monday, March 19, at the Laurens County DFCS Office on 904 Claxton Dairy Road in Dublin from 6:00 p.m until 9:00 p.m.

The workshop will provide information on rules and regulations related to playground equipment for pre-kindergarten age children. The fee for the workshop is $5.00. Regulated and unregulated day care providers will receive three State accepted credit hours for this workshop. Registration is required by March 12.

You may pre-register and receive additional information by calling Tonya at 478-289-2275 or toll free at 877-495-9188 or Isabel at 478-274-1362 or toll free at 800-300-2316.