Southern Regional Technical College Names New Deans

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recently named three new Deans for Academic Affairs. Bobbie Hester, RN, MSN of Adel is the new Dean for Nursing, Mason Miller of Cairo is the new Interim Dean for the School of Industrial Technology, and Adriane Thomas, MBA, MSM of Albany is the new Dean for the School of Business. In their new roles, the Deans are responsible for both administrative and instructional tasks as well as planning, evaluation, and supervision for all programs within...



Mirian Gutierrez-Villeda, from Mechanic to Accountant

Accounting was not the first career plan for Mirian Gutierrez-Villeda. She has been working as a mechanic since she earned her Automotive Technology diploma at SRTC a few years back. A childhood passion for automobiles lead her to her first diploma, but after a couple of years, she found herself interested in a very different line of work. “I’ve always loved cars. Instead of dolls, I played with cars! I will still work on cars as a hobby, but now I am looking forward to using my natural...



John Sykes, Welding Champion

John Sykes of Bainbridge placed first in Welding Sculpture at the State SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta during the spring semester. This month, John and his fellow first prize winners will return to Atlanta for the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, where he will compete for a national prize. John graduated from Bainbridge High School in 2021 as an honor graduate. “I had a few teachers question my thoughts on attending a technical college....



SWGA Farm Credit Establishes New Scholarship for Southern Regional Technical College Students

Southwest Georgia (SWGA) Farm Credit recently donated $1,000 to establish a new scholarship fund for Land, Forest, Wildlife Management (LFW) students at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC). SRTC’s LFW program prepares students for careers in forestry, at public and private wildlife preserves and hunting properties, and with Departments of Natural Resources. The heavily hands-on program is offered at both SRTC-Tift and SRTC-Thomasville. Both program locations feature traditional...



SRTC Foundation Awards $50,650 in Scholarships for Summer Semester 2023

For the 2023 summer semester, which began May 15, the Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) Foundation awarded scholarships to 65 students totaling $50,650. The SRTC scholarship funds assist students with education-related costs such as tuition, fees, books, classroom and lab supplies, and gas money. The students who were awarded scholarships are Mesha Kent of Albany, Lakisha Murphy, Crystal McNair, Jana Price, and Shaquavia Odom of Bainbridge, Katisa Payne of Berlin, James Peppers...



SRTC Recognizes Distinguished Students for Spring 2023 Term

On May 10, 2023, the administration at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recognized exceptional students achieving the honor of President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2023 term, which ended May 3. Each semester, SRTC recognizes students who have accomplished high academic achievement through the President’s List and the Dean’s List. In order to qualify for the President’s List, students must meet two criteria: earn a grade of “A” in all coursework attempted...



SRTC Names KaCee Holt Campus Director

During the 2023 spring semester, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) announced that Campus Coordinator KaCee Holt had assumed a new title at the college: Campus Director for SRTC-Bainbridge. As Campus Director, Holt’s responsibilities have expanded to encompass the SRTC community both on and off campus. She acts as a liaison for the Southwest Georgia community by coordinating community relations, assisting in the academic and student affairs of the campus, planning and coordinating...



2023 Medical Assisting Students Recognized at SRTC-Moultrie

On Thursday, April 27, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recognized ten graduating Medical Assisting students at a pinning ceremony at SRTC-Moultrie honoring their achievements. The program recognized degree and diploma level students from the SRTC-Thomasville and SRTC-Tifton Medical Assisting cohorts. In addition to passing their program, these graduates earned a 100% pass rate on their American Association of Medical Assistants certification exams, meaning that they are now...



SRTC Medical Lab Technology Program Honors Students

Southern Regional Technical College’s (SRTC) Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program held a pinning ceremony Wednesday April 12, marking the completion of the program for six students. Lasandra King of Thomasville, Joshua Pope of Tallahassee, Aaliyah Robinson of Thomasville, Joydan Smith of Poulan, Nina Thames of Bainbridge, and Heaven Weeks of Moultrie each graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from SRTC. In addition to the...



Announcing our Junior Law Enforcement Academy!

We are putting out an APB for future law enforcement professionals! In partnership with city, county, and state law enforcement agencies, our office of Economic Development at SRTC-Moultrie is offering a one-week Junior Law Enforcement Academy this summer! Sponsored by our Criminal Justice program, the one-week camp will offer cadets aged 16-19 a condensed version of law enforcement agency academies. The $25 registration fee includes CPR certification, lunches, snacks, and a...



First Aid and CPR for Babysitters

Babysitters, add to your childcare skillset with a First Aid and CPR course designed for YOU! This $75 one-day course includes official American Heart Association HeartSaver FA+CPR+AED certification. Learn how to perform CPR on children and infants, use an AED, and respond to choking and common first aid emergencies. To register and pay online: www.southernregional.edu/ED For more information, please contact Melissa Hurst by emailing mhurst@southernregional.edu or by calling (229)...



SRTC Student Organizations Attend Georgia Spring Leadership Conference

The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate and National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) chapters of Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) attended the Georgia Spring Leadership Conference and competitions in Atlanta over the first weekend of April. The conference was an opportunity for students and advisors to gain leadership training through informative and inspiring training workshops. Students demonstrated their abilities during the weekend’s...