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ATLANTA, GA—Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Matt Arthur has appointed a new president to lead Southern Regional Technical College. James “Jim” Glass, Provost at Southern Regional Technical College, has been named President of Southern Regional Technical College. “Jim has dedicated his career to advancing opportunity for students through education,” said TCSG Commissioner Matt Arthur. “Whether as a teacher early in his career at Dougherty High School...

On June 13, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) held its Spring Commencement ceremony. Held twice annually, SRTC’s graduation is an evening of celebrating and conferring degrees, diplomas, and certificates to students who have completed their respective credit and GED programs of study. The June 13 ceremony served to recognize the accomplishments of over 900 individual graduates. Many graduates received multiple honors as certain programs have embedded certificates that are...

After thirty-seven years of service in higher education, including twenty-nine years within the Technical College System of Georgia, Southern Regional Technical College President Dr. Craig R. Wentworth has announced that he will retire June 30, 2019. His retirement caps a successful career that has been enthusiastically devoted to the mission of technical colleges in Georgia. “It has been tremendously rewarding to lead an organization that is as student-focused as SRTC. As we have grown,...

Recently, Carla W. Barrow, Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Health Sciences reported that the entire Respiratory Care class of 2019 have met the CoArc threshold, achieving high cut scores on the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) exam. As a group, they have achieved an impressive 100% pass rate. The students who have reached this high water mark are: Luke Stanfield of Thomasville, Cydney Whigham of Cairo, Taylor Clark of Cairo, and Cynthia Rowe of Valdosta, Christian Brettel of...

Seated, left-to-right: Automotive Program Chair Mason Miller, SRTC Provost Jim Glass, Robert Hutson III, Service Manager Bharat Patel. Standing, left-to-right: David Alderman, Vice President for Student Affairs Leigh Wallace, Michael Potkovac, Fausto Resendiz Quintanilla, Andrew Vernor, Ford Field Service Engineer Bethany Toups, Jeffery Kitchens, and Automotive Instructor John Tucker. On the morning of May 30th, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) Provost, Jim Glass, and...

Recent graduates from Southern Regional Technical College’s (SRTC) Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program in Tifton reported 100% passage on their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The NCLEX exam is a standardized exam that each state board of nursing uses to determine whether or not a candidate is prepared for entry-level nursing practice. Students Zoe Dean, Amber Harper, Heather Hudspeth, and Anna Sutton completed coursework in late Spring, and were pinned in May of...

Pictured left to right: Veterinary Technology Program Chair Dr. Jennifer Mason, Saleen Beckett of Valdosta, Natalie Brooks of Thomasville, Raven Crown of Boston, Heather DeLille of Coolidge, Kayla Gossett of Cairo, Maci Merwin of Thomasville, and Veterinary Technology Instructor Sharon Poitevint Six students were recently recognized at a Veterinary Technology pinning ceremony held at Southern Regional Technical College’s (SRTC) Thomasville Campus. These students completed two...

The Economic Development Division at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) is excited to announce the addition of POUND: Rockout Workout to its 2019 Summer Continuing Education schedule. Classes will be offered every Tuesday and Thursday during the month of May, June (excluding the first week), and August. To better accommodate the busy schedule of the community, classes will take place after work from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the upstairs aerobics room of the Student Wellness Center...

On May 15, 2019, the administration at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recognized a total of 375 exceptional students achieving the honor of President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 term. Each semester, SRTC recognizes students who have accomplished high academic achievement through the President’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 and be enrolled in 12...

Each semester, the Foundation at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) awards over 50 scholarships to deserving students, totaling well over $100,000 in scholarships granted annually. On Monday, May 6th, Abrey Haines of Whigham learned that she received two scholarships: the Sabal Trail scholarship, and the Thomasville Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) Scholarship, which recognizes outstanding PBL members in the Thomasville chapter for their activity and involvement in the association. Ms....

Practical nursing applicants who will have completed all prerequisite courses by August 1, 2019 must make plans to attend this information session in order to be considered for the Fall 2019 PN program. Students will sign up to take the Practical Nursing Pre-Admission HESI exam at this time. Please contact your Practical Nursing Advisor for more information, and check below for the dates, locations, and times closest to you! TUESDAY, MAY 21st THOMASVILLE CAMPUS LECTURE HALL...

"With excitement building, I looked up Southern Regional Technical College website for the third time that day. There it was in the lists of programs offered, a program I thought would be perfect for me — the paralegal studies program. I was a bit apprehensive about applying and making contact. Chastising myself for being nervous, I picked up the phone and called the campus. The person on the other end seems as if she could sense my fear. Without hesitation, she invited me to stop by and...