Technical College Executives Graduate from Leadership Academy
Pete Snell, Included in Class of Rising Leaders

Swainsboro, Ga.: 27 technical college executives from across the state of Georgia just graduated from the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Executive Leadership Academy.

Peter (Pete) T. Snell, Vice President for Economic Development of Swainsboro Technical College, was among the 2007 academy class graduates.

Participation in the academy is selective and by invitation only. Mr. Snell was nominated to attend the academy by Dr Harlon D. Crimm, President of Chattahoochee Technical College, and then approved by the Executive Leadership Academy’s board of directors. Mr. Snell joined the staff at Swainsboro Technical College in August of 2007.

Currently in its second year, the intensive, ten-month academy is held on technical college campuses across Georgia and is designed to acquaint participants with the leadership and managerial responsibilities of TCSG executives. While the program is specifically geared to the policies and procedures of the TCSG, the curriculum is sufficiently broad in scope to have application to public two-year colleges in any state and includes topics ranging from ethics and board operations to institutional effectiveness, accreditation issues, strategic planning, and more.

“Our focus is to use the academy to develop the next generation of great leaders for Georgia’s technical colleges,” said TCSG Commissioner Ron Jackson. “The academy’s programs are ideal for providing these rising executives with unique opportunities to obtain valuable leadership experience.”

Jackson also had high praise for the academy participants. “I can tell you first hand that this class possesses superb leadership talents and an intense dedication to technical education,” said Jackson. “This group was very poised, and each possesses exceptional skills and strengths that will carry our system forward in the years to come."

Last year, more than 6,500 instructors educated 152,000 students enrolled at the 33 colleges of the Technical College System of Georgia. The colleges offer more than 600 degree, diploma and certificate programs in a variety of fields, including the growing and in-demand career areas of healthcare, aerospace, life sciences, energy and the environment, and agribusiness.

Technical College Executives Graduate from Leadership Academy
Diane P. Claxton, Included in Class of Rising Leaders

Swainsboro, Ga.: 27 technical college executives from across the state of Georgia just graduated from the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Executive Leadership Academy.

Diane P. Claxton, Vice President for Student Affairs of Swainsboro Technical College, was among the 2007 academy class graduates.

Participation in the academy is selective and by invitation only. Mrs. Claxton was nominated to attend the academy by Dr Richard Thornton, Interim President for Swainsboro Technical College, and then approved by the Executive Leadership Academy’s board of directors.

Currently in its second year, the intensive, ten-month academy is held on technical college campuses across Georgia and is designed to acquaint participants with the leadership and managerial responsibilities of TCSG executives. While the program is specifically geared to the policies and procedures of the TCSG, the curriculum is sufficiently broad in scope to have application to public two-year colleges in any state and includes topics ranging from ethics and board operations to institutional effectiveness, accreditation issues, strategic planning, and more.

“Our focus is to use the academy to develop the next generation of great leaders for Georgia’s technical colleges,” said TCSG Commissioner Ron Jackson. “The academy’s programs are ideal for providing these rising executives with unique opportunities to obtain valuable leadership experience.”

Jackson also had high praise for the academy participants. “I can tell you first hand that this class possesses superb leadership talents and an intense dedication to technical education,” said Jackson. “This group was very poised, and each possesses exceptional skills and strengths that will carry our system forward in the years to come."

Last year, more than 6,500 instructors educated 152,000 students enrolled at the 33 colleges of the Technical College System of Georgia. The colleges offer more than 600 degree, diploma and certificate programs in a variety of fields, including the growing and in-demand career areas of healthcare, aerospace, life sciences, energy and the environment, and agribusiness.
 

Child Care Resource and Referral of Swainsboro Tech to Offer Child Abuse Workshop

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College will offer a class on Child Abuse Awareness on Monday, January 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Community Center located at 407 McRae Street in Alamo.

The workshop will cover Georgia law, state rules and regulations, reporting procedures, sign and symptoms of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. There will also be a discussion on how to meet the needs of suspected abused children and communication with parents and staff.

The classes are being offered to regulated and unregulated child care providers and participants will receive two State-accepted credit hours. Pre-registration is required by January 24. A registration fee of $5.00 is required, and childcare is not provided.

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

CCR&R Services of Swainsboro Tech to Offer Curriculum Workshop

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College will conduct a Curriculum Workshop on Monday, January 28, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Community Center located on office 305 Harvey Street in Baxley.

Information will be provided on planning a scaffolding lesson plan based on developmentally appropriate practices for any home or center environment for children ages 3 months through 13 years. This three-hour session also covers information on using assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of the plans and activities. Regulated and unregulated day care providers will receive two State-accepted credit hours for attending this workshop.

Pre-registration is required by January 24, and child care will not be provided. There is a $5.00 charge for this workshop. You may contact Sherry at 478-289-2275 or (toll free) 877-495-9188 to pre-register or Jaclyn at 478-274-1362 or (toll free) 800-300-2316.
 

CCR&R of Swainsboro Tech
Offers Eat Healthy, Be Active Workshop

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia at Swainsboro Technical College is offering an Eat Healthy, Be Active workshop from 9:00 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Montgomery County Public Library located at 215 South Railroad Avenue in Mount Vernon.

Childhood overweight is increasing, but early childhood teachers can help children begin to build healthy habits. This training is designed to help you to learn more about childhood overweight, and to allow you to test out a developmentally appropriate curriculum unit with hands-on activities to teach young children about nutrition and physical activity.

Pre-registration is required by Jan. 24. Childcare is not provided, and participants will receive three state-accepted hours.

You may pre-register and receive additional information by calling Lauren Howard at 1-877-495-9188 or Isabel Mendoza at 478-274-1362.
 

CCR&R of Swainsboro Tech
Offers Eat Healthy, Be Active Workshop

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia at Swainsboro Technical College is offering an Eat Healthy, Be Active workshop from 9:00 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Swainsboro Tech Site located on 21 Cedar Creek Dr. (Hwy 57) in Wrightsville.

Childhood overweight is increasing, but early childhood teachers can help children begin to build healthy habits. This training is designed to help you to learn more about childhood overweight, and to allow you to test out a developmentally appropriate curriculum unit with hands-on activities to teach young children about nutrition and physical activity.

The registration fee is $5.00, and pre-registration is required by Jan. 9. Childcare is not provided, and participants will receive two state-accepted hours.

You may pre-register and receive additional information by calling Lauren Howard at 1-877-495-9188 or Isabel Mendoza at 478-274-1362.

CCR&R of Swainsboro Tech
Offers Eat Healthy, Be Active Workshop

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia at Swainsboro Technical College is offering an Eat Healthy, Be Active workshop from 9:00 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Jeff Davis EMA Building located on 200 Jeff Davis in Hazlehurst.

Childhood overweight is increasing, but early childhood teachers can help children begin to build healthy habits. This training is designed to help you to learn more about childhood overweight, and to allow you to test out a developmentally appropriate curriculum unit with hands-on activities to teach young children about nutrition and physical activity.

The registration fee is $5.00, and pre-registration is required by Jan. 9. Childcare is not provided, and participants will receive two state-accepted hours.

You may pre-register and receive additional information by calling Lauren Howard at 1-877-495-9188 or Isabel Mendoza at 478-274-1362.
 

CCR&R of Swainsboro Tech Offers Positive Guidance Workshop

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia at Swainsboro Technical College is offering a workshop on Positive Guidance from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 7 at the Aviation Campus of Middle Georgia College located at 71 Airport Road in Eastman.

The workshop is designed for anyone who wants to acquire additional parenting skills. The session and will cover areas such as these: communicating with children; dealing with difficult children; promoting positive behavior; and improving understanding while learning to effectively deal with children.

The registration fee is $5.00, and pre-registration is required by Jan. 3. Childcare is not provided, and participants will receive two state-accepted hours.

You may pre-register and receive additional information by calling Lauren Howard at 1-877-495-9188 or Isabel Mendoza at 478-274-1362.