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Mary Beth Watson, Vice President for Human Resources at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), recently completed the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative professional development program aimed at advancing careers within TCSG and its 22 colleges. Watson was a participant of the program’s third cohort of individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership potential. A graduation ceremony in Savanah, Georgia, celebrated the...

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) President Jim Glass has appointed Ralph Griffith as the Vice President for Operations beginning November 1, 2025. Griffith has been with the college for 20 years, most recently serving as Dean for Industrial Technology since June 2024. Prior to that role, he served as the Design and Construction Division Chair and the Drafting Technology Program Chair. As the Dean for Industrial Technology, Griffith was responsible for the supervision of all...

Southern Regional Technical College's (SRTC) Office of Economic Development is addressing critical workforce demands in the healthcare sector by offering a comprehensive MRI Registry Review course this December. The initiative directly responds to needs identified by local healthcare providers during the college's Fall 2024 community needs assessment survey. The four-day live Simulcast program, scheduled for December 15-18, 2025, at SRTC's Moultrie Campus, will be led by veteran...

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Dr. Annie Laurie McElroy recently donated $25,000 to establish the new Dr. Annie Laurie McElroy Scholarship for Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) students at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC). The endowment, held permanently, will maintain its principal value while generating distributable earnings. Once matured, this endowment will provide student scholarships every semester, ensuring sustained assistance for those in need. Following her passion for education, Dr. Annie...

Meet Edward Rella Jr., a Drafting Program alumni, and currently the General Manager of Merts, LLC, a company that has been designing, manufacturing, and building custom ready-mix concrete batch plants and components since the 1950s. He joined the team in the summer of 2023 as a Mechanical Designer after winning SkillsUSA Georgia and SkillsUSA Nationals in Drafting and Design while at SRTC. Leveraging his background in welding and structural design, he spearheaded the transition from 2D...

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Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) has achieved an increase in enrollment for the tenth consecutive semester since the fall of 2022. The college’s total enrollment for the fall 2025 semester is 5,944, up from the 2024 fall enrollment of 5,324. This 11.6% growth is well over the Technical College System of Georgia's average of 8.4% growth. SRTC also saw a 14.9% increase in Full Time Equivalent enrollment from fall 2024 to fall 2025, well over the system average of 9.2%. It also...

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) is pleased to announce that Thomasville National Bank (TNB) has donated $5,000 in scholarships to support students enrolled in the college's business programs. The donation will fund five $1,000 scholarships for students pursuing degrees in Business Management, Business Technology, Accounting, and Marketing Management. The TNB Scholarship program, established in Fall 2024, demonstrates the bank's ongoing commitment to educational excellence in...

Two recent Colquitt County High School graduates have achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) on their first attempt. Kendall Meeks and Leah Yearby, both members of the inaugural dual enrollment Practical Nursing program class, are now officially Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in the state of Georgia. The achievement represents the continued success of the innovative partnership between Colquitt...

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) is proud to announce that Jon Thomas (JT) Wheeler has been selected as the recipient of the Southwest Georgia Farm Credit scholarship for the Land, Forest, Wildlife Management Technology Program. This $1,000 scholarship is designed to help students cover the cost of tuition and fees as they pursue careers in conservation and natural resource management. The scholarship, established through the generous support of Southwest Georgia Farm Credit,...

First Commerce Credit Union (FCCU) recently donated $5,000 for scholarships at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC). For nearly 85 years, FCCU has worked to empower generations of people to enhance their financial well-being. By offering best-in-class financial products and services, free financial education, and scholarship programs, FCCU helps to transform the communities it serves. This gift of $5,000 will serve SRTC students in two ways. A total of $2,500 will go towards the...