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 of its seven-county service area. CGTC accomplishes its mission by providing quality academic and technical education, customized business and industry services, continuing education, and adult education services that are responsive to the workforce needs of area citizens, businesses, and industries.

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

The first students of the Macon-Area Vocational Technical School were accepted in 1966; at the time, the Vocational-Technical School operated under the governance of the Bibb County Board of Education. By 1973, student growth, industrial growth, and community demand led to the need for a new and larger campus. This new facility, located at 3300 Macon Tech Drive, was completed and occupied in 1978. In 1987 the name was changed to Macon Technical Institute (MTI).

Of the many changes that have occurred since the school’s inception, the conversion from local to state governance has been one of the most significant. On July 1, 1989, MTI became a part of the system of the technical institutes under the governance of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education. The State Board then appointed a local Board of Directors to infuse a local representation into the management of the Institute.

Throughout the years, MTI has expanded to reflect the changing needs of the community. In July 1990, the institution expanded its outreach when it assumed governance of the Baldwin County Adult Center in Milledgeville. In 1991, the Aircraft Structural Technology program, located at 1062 Forsyth Street, moved to the main campus. In December 1992, the State Board approved the granting of Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees. The first program to admit students at this degree level was Medical Laboratory Technology in October 1993.

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

Seventy acres of land was transferred from another state agency to the Department of Technical and Adult Education to build a satellite campus in Milledgeville. 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 changed its name to Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) to more accurately reflect the seven-county area that the college serves. These counties include Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Jones, Monroe, Putnam, and Twiggs.

The CGTC Foundation's Board of Trustees purchased a building near the main campus in 2003, and assisted in raising funds to renovate the building. The building houses the Adult Learning Center, which is the location for the Adult Education Program that the college assumed governance of from the Bibb County Board of Education in July 2001.

The College's expansion continued with the Putnam County Center opening in September 2002, and the Crawford County Center opening in 2004. The College Center located on the main campus also opened in 2004, and it houses the School of Arts and Science, Library, Food Court, and Bookstore.

The College’s first president retired July 2006. The Department of Technical and Adult Education selected an interim president to serve the college during the presidential search. The College’s second president began in February 2007.

The new J Building opened in 2006 and houses the dental clinic, criminal justice program. Several student services were consolidated under one roof. The Department of Technical and Adult Education approved a request from the local Board of Directors’ to name new building The Melton Palmer, Jr. Building to recognize the accomplishments of the College’s first president.

On July 1, 2008, legislation signed by Governor Sonny Perdue went into effect changing the Department of Technical and Adult Education to the Technical College System of Georgia.

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. For questions about the accreditation of Central Georgia Technical College contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500.

Accreditation is coordinated at the College by the Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator who may be reached by calling (478) 757-3424.

CERTIFICATION

The Technical College System of Georgia is comprised of 33 technical colleges with four 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 1 p.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 Information 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 IT 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 IT 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 Information Technology reports to the Vice President of Information 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 and the Computer Training Center are part of the College's economic development services.

Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Facilities

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Facilities is responsible for coordination and oversight of evaluation and planning processes that support mission fulfillment, quality assurance, and adherence to accreditation principles. Research and evaluation responsibilities are conducted to support collegiate planning, policy formation, and decision-making. 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 2009-2010

INFORMATION DIRECTORY

If you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance with publications, activities, or accommodations in order to participate in or receive the benefit of CGTC services, programs, or activities or if you desire more information, please contact the Vice President of Administrative Services (Room H-154) for facility-related issues or the Vice President of Student Affairs (Room A-318) for student-related issues, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Central Georgia Technical College.

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).