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Mission ....... ............................................................................................................................8Technical Education Guarantee (Warranty Statement) ..............................................................8Statement of Equal Opportunity ............................................................................................8-9ATC Non-Discrimination Notice ............................................................................................9-10Accreditations and Affiliations ................................................................................................10Articulation Agreements ....................................................................................................10-11Adult Education Programs .................................................................................................11-12Message from the President ...................................................................................................13Information Directory Dougherty County Campus ...................................................................14 Campus Map ..........................................................................................................................15Student Calendar ....................................................................................................................16Credit Fee Structure ...............................................................................................................17Tuition/Fee Schedule .............................................................................................................18Admissions Policies and Procedures .......................................................................................19 Admission process .................................................................................................................. 19 Required Academic Criteria .................................................................................................... 19 Transfer admission requirements ........................................................................................... 20 Incoming Transient student admission requirements ............................................................. 20 Admission requirements for non-credit courses ..................................................................... 20 Notificationofacceptance ...................................................................................................... 20Admission Categories ........................................................................................................20-22 Regular ............................................................................................................................... 20-21 Provisional admissions ............................................................................................................ 21 Learning support ..................................................................................................................... 21 Specialstatus(Non-credentialseeking) .................................................................................. 21 Transient ................................................................................................................................. 21 Audit ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Admission of disadvantaged and/or Special disabled students .........................................21-22Re-Admission .........................................................................................................................22Georgia Residency Requirements ......................................................................................22-23 ExceptionstoGeorgiaresidencyrequirements .................................................................22-23 Undocumented Immigrants .................................................................................................... 23Registration ............................................................................................................................23 Lateregistration ...................................................................................................................... 23 Academic advisement ............................................................................................................. 23 Academic load ......................................................................................................................... 23 Advanced placement .............................................................................................................. 23Transfer Credit ...................................................................................................................23-26 Transfercreditfromotherinstitutions ............................................................................... 23-24 Appeal of transferability of course equivalencies ................................................................... 24 Transient credit ....................................................................................................................... 24 Creditearnedatforeigninstitutions ....................................................................................... 24 Internationalstudents ............................................................................................................ 24 Exemptioncredit ..................................................................................................................... 25 PriorLearningAssessment(PLA) ....................................................................................... 25-26 Program transfer credit ........................................................................................................... 26 Transfercreditsfordegree-priortoCOCcredentials ............................................................. 26 High school programs ........................................................................................................ 26-27 Articulation ....................................................................................................................... 26 Dual Enrollment ................................................................................................................ 26 MoveOnWhenReady(MOWR) ....................................................................................... 26 ACCEL program ................................................................................................................. 26 Joint enrollment ............................................................................................................... 27 SASET Project .......................................................................................................................... 27Financial Information ........................................................................................................27-28

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StudentfeesforGeorgiaresidents ......................................................................................... 27 Placement retest fee policy .................................................................................................... 27 Out-of-state fees ..................................................................................................................... 27 Tuitionandfeesforseniorcitizens ......................................................................................... 27 Payment of fees and charges .................................................................................................. 27 Miscellaneous fees and expenses ........................................................................................... 28 Books ................................................................................................................................ 28 Tools ................................................................................................................................. 28 Uniforms ........................................................................................................................... 28 FinancialobligationstoATC .................................................................................................... 28Financial Assistance ...........................................................................................................28-29 Prioritydeadlineforfinancialassistance ................................................................................ 28Financial Aid Programs ......................................................................................................29-31 FederalPellGrant .................................................................................................................... 29 FederalWorkstudy ................................................................................................................. 29 FederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrant(FSEOG) ............................................. 29 HOPEGrant ............................................................................................................................. 29 HOPE Scholarship ............................................................................................................... 29-30 Zell Miller Scholarship ............................................................................................................. 30 HOPEGED® voucher ............................................................................................................... 30 FederalStaffordLoans ............................................................................................................ 30 Eligibility ........................................................................................................................... 30 Limits ................................................................................................................................ 30 Other aid available ............................................................................................................. 30-31Financial Aid Fund Disbursements .....................................................................................31-32 Disbursement of aid ................................................................................................................ 31 Conditionsforaidtodisburse ................................................................................................. 31 Financialaideligibilitychecks ................................................................................................. 31 Withdrawalsandfinancialaid ................................................................................................. 32 Return of Title IV funds ........................................................................................................... 32Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy and Procedures .............................................32-34 Gradepointaverage(SAP) ................................................................................................. 32-33 Completionrate(SAP) ............................................................................................................. 33 Maximumtimeframe(SAP) .................................................................................................... 33 Transfer students .................................................................................................................... 33 Financial aid suspension .................................................................................................... 33-34 Appeals of Financial Aid suspension ....................................................................................... 34 Learningsupportandfinancialaid.......................................................................................... 34 Tuitionrefunds ........................................................................................................................ 34 Bookpurchase/suppliespolicy .......................................................................................... 34-35 Bookpurchase/suppliesreturnpolicy .................................................................................... 35 Bookpurchase/suppliesforonlinestudents ........................................................................... 35Grading System .................................................................................................................35-38 Credit programs ...................................................................................................................... 35 Learning support ..................................................................................................................... 35 Gradepointaverages .............................................................................................................. 36 WorkEthics ............................................................................................................................. 36 PresidentialScholar ................................................................................................................ 36 HonorswithDistinction .......................................................................................................... 36 Repeatingacourse .................................................................................................................. 36 Prerequisite courses................................................................................................................ 36 Course adjustment ............................................................................................................. 36-37 Withdrawal procedure ............................................................................................................ 37 Drop procedure ....................................................................................................................... 37 Academicprobation ................................................................................................................ 37 Academic suspension .............................................................................................................. 37 Attendance .............................................................................................................................. 37 Excused absences ........................................................................................................ 37-38 “No-Show”attendancepolicy .......................................................................................... 38 Make-upwork .................................................................................................................. 38 Assignments missed during disciplinary suspension ........................................................ 38

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Policies for Health Care Programs ........................................................................................... 38 PracticalNursingprograms ............................................................................................... 38 Physical forms and reports ............................................................................................... 38 Appeals procedures for re-entry into Health programs ................................................... 38Student Records ................................................................................................................38-39 FERPA ................................................................................................................................. 38-39 Transcript requests ................................................................................................................. 39 Release of info to third party .................................................................................................. 39Graduation Policy ...................................................................................................................39 Residencyrequirementsforgraduation ................................................................................. 39 Forfeiture of credit .................................................................................................................. 39 Diploma reprints ..................................................................................................................... 39General Information ..........................................................................................................39-40 Cancellationofclassesduetoinclementweather .................................................................. 39 Eatingfacilities ........................................................................................................................ 39 Student’sroleandparticipationininstitutionaldecision-making .....................................39-40 HIV/AIDS .................................................................................................................................. 40 Noticeofcriminalrecordscheckrequirements ...................................................................... 40 AnthonyO.Parker,Ph.D.LibraryMediaCenter .................................................................40-41Parking Guide ....................................................................................................................41-43 Parking .................................................................................................................................... 41 Who must register their motor vehicle? ................................................................................. 41 To register a motor vehicle: .................................................................................................... 41 Vehicles ................................................................................................................................... 41 Parkingrules ...................................................................................................................... 41-42 Vehicleoperation .................................................................................................................... 42 Enforcement and appeals ....................................................................................................... 42 Towing policy .......................................................................................................................... 42 Special events ......................................................................................................................... 42 Restrictions ............................................................................................................................. 42 Color-codedparking ........................................................................................................... 42-43 Permit/decalviolations/fines .................................................................................................. 43 Parkingviolations .................................................................................................................... 43 PropertyViolations ................................................................................................................. 43 Trafficviolations ...................................................................................................................... 43Visitors ..................................................................................................................................43Campus Security .....................................................................................................................43Reporting an Accident ............................................................................................................43Drug & Tobacco Free Campus Policy ..................................................................................43-44Student Accident Insurance ....................................................................................................44Child Care ...............................................................................................................................44Identification Badges ..............................................................................................................44Acceptable use policy for internet and computer access ....................................................44-45 Rightsandresponsibilities ...................................................................................................... 44 Generalrules ........................................................................................................................... 45Student Services ................................................................................................................45-46 Career Development Center ................................................................................................... 45 Specialpopulationsprogram .................................................................................................. 45 Disability services .................................................................................................................... 45 English-as-a-second-language ................................................................................................. 45 Peer tutorial services .............................................................................................................. 46 Academic fresh start ............................................................................................................... 46 RetentionServices .................................................................................................................. 46 Academic Achievement Center ............................................................................................... 46Student Activities ..............................................................................................................46-48 AlumniAssociation ................................................................................................................. 46 Ambassadors ........................................................................................................................... 46 AmericanCriminalJusticeAssociationClub ............................................................................ 46 Collegiate DECA ....................................................................................................................... 46 EngineeringClub("E"Club) .................................................................................................... 47 FoundationSettersforFutureMinds(FSFFM) ........................................................................ 47

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GOAL ....................................................................................................................................... 47 Honor graduate ....................................................................................................................... 47 NationalTechnicalHonorSociety(NTHS) ............................................................................... 47 PhiBetaLambda(PBL) ............................................................................................................ 47 SkillsUSA............................................................................................................................. 47-48 StudentFellowshipforChristians(SFC) .................................................................................. 48 StudentGovernmentAssociation(SGA) ................................................................................. 48Student Rights and Responsibilities ........................................................................................48Model Student Conduct Codes ..........................................................................................48-53Student Disciplinary procedures ........................................................................................53-56 Policy ................................................................................................................................ 53 Procedure ......................................................................................................................... 54 Filing a complaint ............................................................................................................. 54 Disciplinarysanctions ........................................................................................................ 54-55 Violationoffederal,stateandlocallaw .................................................................................. 55 Conditionsofdisciplinarysuspensionandexpulsion .............................................................. 55 Mediation .......................................................................................................................... 55-56 Appeals procedure .................................................................................................................. 56 Documentretention ............................................................................................................... 56Academic Appeals .............................................................................................................56-57 Academicprobation ........................................................................................................... 56-57 Gradeappeals ......................................................................................................................... 57Student Grievance Procedure ............................................................................................57-58Procedure: Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination of Students .....................................58-62Center for Business Solutions .................................................................................................62 Business and Industry services ............................................................................................... 62 ContinuingEducation .............................................................................................................. 62 QuickStart .............................................................................................................................. 62 Event Services ......................................................................................................................... 62General Admission Requirements for Academic Programs .................................................62-65 GeneralAdmissionRequirementsforAssociateofAppliedScienceDegreeprograms .......... 63 Age ................................................................................................................................... 63 Education .......................................................................................................................... 63 College entrance exam ..................................................................................................... 63 Interviews ......................................................................................................................... 63 GeneralEducationcourseofferings .................................................................................. 63 Associatedegreegeneraleducationcourses ..............................................................63-64 GeneralAdmissionRequirementsforDiplomaPrograms....................................................... 64 Age ................................................................................................................................... 64 Education .......................................................................................................................... 64 College entrance exam ..................................................................................................... 64 Interviews ......................................................................................................................... 64 Diplomabasicskillscourses ............................................................................................. 64 TechnicalCertificateprograms ................................................................................................ 65 Embeddedcertificates ...................................................................................................... 65 Stand-alonecertificates .................................................................................................... 65 Add-oncertificates ........................................................................................................... 65 Occupationalspecializationcertificates ........................................................................... 65 GeneralAdmissionRequirementsforCertificatePrograms ............................................. 65 Age ............................................................................................................................. 65 Education ................................................................................................................... 65 College entrance exam ............................................................................................... 65 Abilitytobenefitexam ............................................................................................... 65 Interviews .................................................................................................................. 65Advisory Committees .............................................................................................................65Distance Education (eLearn) ...................................................................................................66Intellectual Property ...............................................................................................................66Faculty Program Advisor List ..............................................................................................67-68Academic Programs/Courses ........................................................................................... 69-156Business Technologies .......................................................................................................69-86 AccountingDiploma 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AccountingAssociateDegree ............................................................................................. 70-71 OfficeAccountingSpecialistCertificate .................................................................................. 71 BusinessAdministrativeTechnologyDiploma ....................................................................71-72 BusinessAdministrativeTechnologyAssociateDegree .....................................................72-73 AdministrativeSupportAssistantCertificate .......................................................................... 73 MedicalBillingClerkCertificate .............................................................................................. 73 MedicalFrontOfficeAssistantCertificate .......................................................................... 73-74 Computer Support Specialist Diploma .................................................................................... 74 Computer Support Specialist Associate Degree .................................................................74-75 MicrosoftOfficeApplicationSpecialistCertificate .................................................................. 75 HelpDeskSpecialistCertificate ............................................................................................... 75 ComputerHardware&NetworkTechnicianCertificate .....................................................75-76 CompTIAA+CertificationCertificate ..................................................................................... 76 NetworkingSpecialistDiploma .......................................................................................... 76-77 NetworkingSpecialistAssociateDegree ................................................................................. 77 NetworkAdministratorCertificate .......................................................................................... 77 HomeandSmallBusinessNetworkingCertificate .................................................................. 78 CISCOCertifiedEntryNetworkTechnicianCertificate ............................................................ 78 CISCONetworkSpecialistCertificate ...................................................................................... 78 MSNetworkAdministratorCertificate ............................................................................... 78-79 PreparationforA+CertificationCertificate ............................................................................. 79 PCRepairandNetworkTechnicianCertificate ........................................................................ 79 Computer Programming Diploma ...................................................................................... 79-80 Computer Programming Associate Degree ............................................................................. 80 JavaProgrammerCertificate .............................................................................................. 80-81 PHPProgrammerCertificate ................................................................................................... 81 Cybersecurity Diploma ............................................................................................................ 81 Cybersecurity Associate Degree ......................................................................................... 81-82 CybersecurityCertificate ......................................................................................................... 82 ComputerForensicandInvestigationSpecialistCertificate ...............................................82-83 Business Management Diploma ............................................................................................. 83 Business Management Associate Degree .......................................................................... 83-84 Supervisor/ManagmentSpecialistCertificate ........................................................................ 84 MarketingManagementDiploma ...................................................................................... 84-85 MarketingManagementAssociateDegree ............................................................................. 85 EntrepreneurshipCertificate ................................................................................................... 86Construction Academy.......................................................................................................88-93 AirConditioningTechnologyDiploma ..................................................................................... 88 AirConditioningTechnicianAssistantCertificate .................................................................... 88 Industrial/CommercialAirCertificate ..................................................................................... 88 BuildingandFacilitiesMaintenanceDiploma ....................................................................88-89 GeneralMaintenanceMechanicCertificate ........................................................................... 89 Carpentry Diploma ............................................................................................................. 89-90 FramingCarpenterCertificate ................................................................................................. 90 CertifiedConstructionWorkerCertificate ............................................................................... 90 SiteLayouts,FootingandFoundationCertificate ..............................................................90-91 FinishCarpenterCertificate .................................................................................................... 91 ElectricalConstructionTechnologyDiploma ........................................................................... 91 Industrial Electrical Technology Diploma ........................................................................... 91-92 CommercialWiringCertificate ................................................................................................ 92 ElectricalSystemsAssistantCertificate ................................................................................... 92 Masonry Diploma ................................................................................................................... 92 Plumbing Diploma................................................................................................................... 93Design Technologies ........................................................................................................ 96-102 DesignandMediaProductionTechnologyDiploma ............................................................... 96 DesignandMediaProductionTechnologyAssociateDegree ............................................96-97 AdvertisingLayoutSpecialistCertificate ................................................................................. 97 DesignandMediaProductionSpecialistCertificate ............................................................... 97 DigitalIllustrationSpecialistCertificate .................................................................................. 97 GraphicDesignandPrepressTechnicianCertificate ............................................................... 98 PhotographerCertificate ........................................................................................................ 98

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DraftingTechnologyDiploma ............................................................................................. 98-99 DraftingTechnologyAssociateDegree .................................................................................... 99 AutoCADRefresherCertificate ........................................................................................ 99-100 CADOperatorCertificate ...................................................................................................... 100 Drafter'sAssistantCertificate ................................................................................................ 100 EnvironmentalHorticultureDiploma .............................................................................100-101 FloralAssistantCertificate .................................................................................................... 101 GardenCenterTechnicianCertificate ................................................................................... 101 Nursery/GreenhouseTechnicianCertificate ..................................................................101-102 LandscapeSpecialistCertificate ............................................................................................ 102 HorticulturePesticideApplicatorCertificate......................................................................... 102Health Care Technology ................................................................................................. 104-116 CentralSterileProcessingTechnicianCertificate .................................................................. 104 DentalAssistingDiploma ...................................................................................................... 104 EMS Professions Diploma .............................................................................................. 104-105 HealthInformationCodingDiploma ..............................................................................105-106 HealthInformationTechnologyAssociateDegree ................................................................ 106 MedicalAssistingDiploma ............................................................................................. 106-107 MedicalAssistingDegree ............................................................................................... 107-108 NurseAideCertificate .................................................................................................... 108-109 Nursing .................................................................................................................................. 109 Paramedicine Technology Diploma ................................................................................ 109-110 Paramedicine Technology Associate Degree ..................................................................110-111 EmergencyMedicalTechnician(EMT)Certificate ................................................................. 111 AdvancedEmergencyMedicalTechnician(AEMT)Certificate .......................................111-112 Pharmacy Technology Diploma ............................................................................................. 112 Pharmacy Technology Associate Degree ........................................................................112-113 PracticalNursingDiploma .............................................................................................. 113-114 Radiologic Technology Associate Degree .......................................................................114-115 Surgical Technology Diploma ......................................................................................... 115-116Electronics, Engineering, and Manufacturing Technologies ............................................ 118-126 Electronics Fundamentals Diploma ....................................................................................... 118 Electronics Technology Diploma .................................................................................... 118-119 Electronics Technology Associate Degree ......................................................................119-120 MobileElectronicsTechnicianCertificate ............................................................................. 120 ConvergentTelecommunicationsTechnologyDiploma ........................................................ 120 TelecommunicationsCablingSpecialistCertificate ........................................................120-121 TelecommunicationsNetworkSpecialistCertificate ............................................................. 121 Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Associate Degree .............................121-122 ComputerEngineeringTechnologyFundamentalsCertificate .............................................. 122 Electromechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree ......................................122-123 Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree .............................................................123-124 EngineeringTechnologyFundamentalsCertificate ............................................................... 124 Industrial Systems Technology Diploma ................................................................................ 124 Industrial Systems Technology Associate Degree ................................................................. 125 IndustrialFluidPowerTechnicianCertificate ........................................................................ 125 IndustrialMotorControlTechnicianCertificate .................................................................... 125 ProgrammableControlTechnicianCertificate ...................................................................... 126Center for Business Solutions & Distribution - Materials Management .......................... 128-131 BusinessLogisticsManagementDiploma ............................................................................. 128 BusinessLogisticsManagementAssociateDegree ............................................................... 128 LogisticsSpecialistCertificate ............................................................................................... 129 SupplyChainManagementCertificate ................................................................................. 129 CustomerContactSpecialistCertificate ................................................................................ 129 ServiceSupervisionSpecialistCertificate .............................................................................. 129 CertifiedManufacturingSpecialistCertificate ...................................................................... 130 CertifiedCustomerServiceSpecialistCertificate .................................................................. 130 CertifiedWarehousingandDistributionSpecialistCertificate .............................................. 130 QualityAssuranceSpecialistCertificate ................................................................................ 130 QualityAssuranceProfessionalCertificate ....................................................................130-131 OperationsManagementDegree ......................................................................................... 131

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Personal Services Technologies ...................................................................................... 134-140 Cosmetology Diploma ........................................................................................................... 134 CosmetologyInstructorTrainingCertificate ......................................................................... 134 Culinary Arts Diploma ........................................................................................................... 135 Culinary Arts Associate Degree ............................................................................................. 135 CulinaryProfessionalAssistantCertificate ............................................................................ 136 FoodProductionWorkerCertificate ..................................................................................... 136 EarlyChildhoodCareandEducationDiploma................................................................136-137 EarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAssociateDegree ........................................................ 137 FamilyChildCareSpecialistCertificate ................................................................................. 137 Infant/ToddlerChildCareSpecialistCertificate .................................................................... 138 ChildDevelopmentSpecialistCertificate .............................................................................. 138 Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management Diploma ........................................................138-139 Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management Associate Degree ..........................................139-140 EventCoordinatorCertificate ............................................................................................... 140 HotelManagementSpecialistCertificate .............................................................................. 140Public Services Technologies .......................................................................................... 142-148 Law Enforcement Technology Diploma ................................................................................. 142 Law Enforcement Technology Associate Degree ............................................................142-143 CriminalJusticeSpecialistCertificate .................................................................................... 143 HomelandSecurityTechnicianCertificate ............................................................................ 143 Firefighter/EMSPDiploma .................................................................................................... 144 ProfessionalFirefighterDiploma .................................................................................... 144-145 Fire Science Technology Diploma .......................................................................................... 145 Fire Science Technology Associate Degree ....................................................................145-146 FirefighterICertificate .......................................................................................................... 146 FirefighterIICertificate ......................................................................................................... 146 BasicFireOfficerCertificate .................................................................................................. 147 FireOfficerICertificate ......................................................................................................... 147 FireOfficerIICertificate ........................................................................................................ 147 FirefighterISafetySpecialistCertificate ........................................................................147-148Transportation and Metals Technologies ........................................................................ 150-156 AutomotiveCollisionRepairDiploma ................................................................................... 150 AutomotiveCollisionRepairAssistantICertificate ............................................................... 150 AutomotiveCollisionRepairAssistantIICertificate .............................................................. 150 AutomotiveRefinishingAssistantICertificate ...................................................................... 151 AutomotiveRefinishingAssistantIICertificate ..................................................................... 151 AutomotiveFundamentalsDiploma ..................................................................................... 151 AutomotiveTechnologyDiploma ................................................................................... 151-152 AutomotiveClimateControlTechnicianCertificate .............................................................. 152 AutomotiveChassisTechnicianCertificate ........................................................................... 152 AutomotiveTransmission/TransAxleTechnicianCertificate .........................................152-153 CommercialTruckDrivingCertificate .................................................................................... 153 Diesel Equipment Technology Diploma .........................................................................153-154 DieselEngineServiceTechnicianSpecialistCertificate ......................................................... 154 Welding and Joining Technology Diploma ............................................................................ 154 GasTungstenArcWeldingCertificate ............................................................................154-155 BasicShieldedMetalArcWelderCertificate ......................................................................... 155 Flux-CoredArcWelderCertificate ......................................................................................... 155 GasMetalArcWelderCertificate .......................................................................................... 155 Pipe Welder .......................................................................................................................... 155 AdvancedShieldedMetalArcWeldingCertificate................................................................ 156 VerticalShieldedMetalArcWelderFabricatorCertificate .................................................... 156Course Offerings and Descriptions ................................................................................. 157-212Albany Technical College Directory ................................................................................ 213-216 FacultyandAdministration ............................................................................................ 216-220

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ALBANY TECHNICAL COLLEGE CATALOG

Thepurposeofthiscatalog/handbookistoprovidegeneralinformation.Itshouldnotbeconstruedasthebasisofacontract between students and Albany Technical College (ATC).Whiletheprovisionsofthiscatalog/handbookwillordinarilybeappliedasstated,ATCreservestherighttochangeanyprovisionslistedwithoutnotice.Suchchangesmay include entrance requirements and admissions procedures,courses,andprogramsofstudy,academicrequirementsforgraduation,feesandcharges,financialaid,rulesandregulationsandtheCollegecalendar.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytokeepinformedofallchangesincludingacademicrequirementsforgraduation.

MISSIONAlbanyTechnicalCollege,apublicpost-secondaryinstitutionoftheTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia,providestechnicaleducationandtrainingsupportforevolvingworkforcedevelopmentneedsofSouthwestGeorgia.Toaccomplishthismission,theCollegeutilizestraditionaland distance learning methods. The following purposes ofAlbanyTecharebasedontheconceptthateducationbenefitsindividuals,businesses,andthecommunity.• Toprovidequalitycompetency-basedassociatedegree,

diploma,andtechnicalcertificatesofcreditprogramsthatpreparestudentsforemploymentinbusiness,technicalsciences,healthcaretechnology,personalservices and industrial careers.

• Toprovidebasicadulteducationanddevelopmentprogramstohelpadultsimprovelifeskillsandprepareforcontinuededucationandtraining.

• To contribute to the technological advancement of area businessesandindustrythrougheducationandtraining.

• Tooffercomprehensivecontinuingeducationcoursesandprogramsfortheadvancementofskills,knowledgeand personal growth.

TECHNICAL EDUCATION GUARANTEE (Warranty Statement)

TheTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgiahasdevelopedcurricula standards with the direct involvement of business and industry. These standards will serve as the industry-validatedspecificationsforeachoccupationalprogram.ThesestandardsallowGeorgia'stechnicalcollegestooffertheir business partners this guarantee:"If one of our graduates, who was educated under a standard program and his or her employer agrees that the employee is deficient in one or more competencies as defined in the standards, then Albany Technical College will retrain that employee at no instructional cost to the employee or employer."This guarantee applies to all graduates of ATC who are employedinthefieldoftheirtraining.Itisineffectforaperiodoftwoyearsaftergraduation.

STATEMENT OF EqUAL OPPORTUNITY

I. POLICY:TheTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgiaanditsconstituenttechnical colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race,color,creed,nationalorethnicorigin,gender,religion,disability,age,politicalaffiliationorbelief,geneticinformation,disabledveteran,veteranoftheVietnamEra,orcitizenshipstatus(exceptinthosespecialcircumstancespermittedormandatedbylaw).ThisnondiscriminationpolicyencompassestheoperationofallTCSGandtechnicalcollege-administeredprograms,federallyfinancedprograms,educationalprogramsandactivitiesinvolvingadmissions,scholarshipsandloans,studentlifeandathletics.Italsoapplies to the recruitment and employment of personnel andthecontractingforgoodsandservices.

Allworkandcampusenvironmentsshallbefreefromunlawfulformsofdiscrimination,harassmentandretaliationasoutlinedunderTitleIXoftheEducationalAmendmentsof1972,TitleVIandTitleVIIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,asamended,theAgeDiscriminationinEmploymentActof1967,asamended,ExecutiveOrder11246,asamended,theVietnamEraVeteran’sReadjustmentActof1974,asamended,Section504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,asamended,theAmericansWithDisabilitiesActof1990,asamended,theEqualPayAct,LillyLedbetterFairPayActof2009,theGeorgiaFairEmploymentActof1978,asamended,theImmigrationReformandControlActof1986,theGeneticInformationNondiscriminationActof2008,theWorkforceInvestmentActof1998andotherrelatedmandatesunderTCSGPolicy,federalorstatestatutes.

TCSGandthetechnicalcollegesareexpectedtopromotethefullrealizationofequalopportunitythroughaffirmativeandcontinuingpractices.TCSGandeachtechnicalcollegeshalldevelopAffirmativeActionPlansbasedonfederalguidelines to ensure compliance with applicable mandates. EachisrequiredtoreportandmonitorAffirmativeActionPlan data as directed by federal compliance guidelines.

II. APPLICABILITY: AllworkunitsandtechnicalcollegesassociatedwiththeTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia. III. PROCEDURE:A.Publications,advertisements,jobannouncements,andjobandenrollmentapplicationsshallcontainastatementofequalopportunityandshallcontainnoindication,either,explicitorimplied,ofapreferenceforoneclassofpersonsover another.

B.NoticesshallbeconspicuouslypostedinpublicplacesattheSystemOfficeandinthetechnicalcollegebuildings,informingjobapplicantsandemployeesthattheorganizationisanequalopportunityorganizationandadvisingstudents,applicantsandemployeesoftheirrightstonotifyanappropriatecollegeofficial,local,state,or

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federal agency if they believe they have been subjected to unlawfuldiscrimination.

C.Priortothebeginningofeachschoolyear,thecollegeis required to publish the Statement of Equal Opportunity inthelocalnewspaper(s)inthecollege’sserviceareawithastatementthatallvocationalopportunitieswillbeofferedregardlessofrace,color,nationalorigin,sexordisability.Thenoticemustincludeabriefsummaryofprogramofferingsandadmissioncriteriaandthename,officeaddress,andphonenumberofpersonsdesignatedtocoordinatecomplianceunderTitleIXandSection504.

D. Each college shall appoint individuals to act as Coordinators to ensure compliance with federal laws includingbutnotlimitedtoTitleIXoftheEducationalAmendmentsof1972,Section504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,asamended,andTitleVIandTitleVIIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,asamended.Thenames,locationsandcontactinformationfortheseCoordinatorswillbewidelypublishedinmaterials/informationdistributedbycolleges.

E. The Commissioner shall develop procedures for implementingtherequirementsofthispolicyandaddressing employee and student complaints of unlawful discrimination.

F. This policy and applicable procedures will be published and executed by each technical college.

G.Inquiriesconcerningtheadministrationofthispolicyand applicable procedures may be addressed to any of the followingofficesordesignatedindividuals:

CollegeTitleVIOfficerShirley ArmstrongVicePresidentforAcademicAffairsAlbany Technical College1704 S. Slappey Blvd.Albany,GA31701229.430.3511 or [email protected]

CollegeTitleIXOfficerKathySkatesVicePresidentofAdministrationAlbany Technical College1704 S. Slappey Blvd.Albany,[email protected]

SpecialNeeds/Section504CoordinatorReginaWattsSpecial Needs CoordinatorAlbany Technical College1704 S. Slappey Blvd.Albany,[email protected]

CollegeVeteransBenefitsRepresentativeAmy LovelaceVARepresentative/FinancialAidTechnicianAlbany Technical College1704 S. Slappey Blvd.Albany,GA31701229.430.3505 or [email protected]

IV. RECORD RETENTION:Albany Technical College follows the Technical College SystemofGeorgiarecordretentionpolicy.

ALBANY TECHNICAL COLLEGENON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE

Albany Technical College and the Technical College System ofGeorgiaisanequalopportunityemployerandofferscareerandtechnicaleducationprogramsforallregardlessofrace,color,creed,nationalorethnicorigin,gender,religion,disability,age,politicalaffiliationorbelief,geneticinformation,disabledveteran,veteranoftheVietnamEra,spouseofmilitarymemberofcitizenshipstatus(exceptinthosespecialcircumstancespermittedormandatedbylaw).Thisnon-discriminationpolicyencompassestheoperationofalltechnicalcollege-administeredprograms,programsfinancedbythefederalgovernmentincludinganyWorkforceInvestmentActof1998(WIA)TitleIfinancedprograms,educationalprogramsandactivities,includingadmissions,scholarshipsandloans,studentlife,andathletics.Italsoencompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel andcontractingforgoodsandservices.

ForVeteransAffairs,contact:Amy LovelaceVARepresentative/FinancialAidTechnicianAlbany Technical College1704 S. Slappey Blvd.Albany,GA31701229.430.3505 or [email protected]

AlbanyTechnicalCollegeoffersadditionalservicestostudentswithlimitedEnglishlanguageskillsorwithdisabilitiessothattheymaybenefitfromtheseprograms.Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discriminationonthebasisofrace,color,ornationalorigininanyprogramoractivityreceivingfederalfinancialassistance. FormoreinformationonTitleVI,contact:Shirley ArmstrongVicePresidentforAcademicAffairsAlbany Technical College1704 S. Slappey Blvd.Albany,GA31701229.430.3511 or [email protected]

TitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsprohibitsdiscriminationonthebasisofsexineducationprogramsoractivitiesandalsocoversemploymentandadmissionto

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institutionsthatreceivefederalfinancialassistance.FormoreinformationonTitleIX,contact:KathySkatesVicePresidentofAdministrationAlbany Technical College1704 S. Slappey Blvd.Albany,[email protected]

InaccordancewithSection504,noqualifiedindividualswithadisabilityintheUnitedStatesshallbeexcludedfrom,deniedthebenefitsof,orbesubjectedtodiscriminationunderanyprogramoractivitythateitherreceivesFederalfinancialassistanceorisconductedbyanExecutiveagencyor the United States Postal Service. FormoreinformationonSection504,contact:ReginaWattsSpecial Needs CoordinatorAlbany Technical College1704 S. Slappey Blvd.Albany,[email protected]

Individuals with a disability who need this material in anaccessibleformat,pleasenotifytheSpecialNeedsCoordinatoratAlbanyTechnicalCollege,1704S.SlappeyBlvd.,Albany,Georgia31701,orcallthefollowingnumbers:

Special Needs Coordinator: ...................229-430-2854TDD Relay Service only: ........................800-255-0135(Texttelephone): ...................................800-255-0056

ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS

• Albany Technical College is accredited with the SouthernAssociationofCollegesandSchoolsCommission on Colleges to award Associate of Applied Science Degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at1866SouthernLane,Decatur,Georgia30033-4097orcall404-679-4500forquestionsabouttheaccreditationof Albany Technical College.

• TheprograminDentalAssistingisaccreditedbytheCommissiononDentalAccreditation.TheCommissionisaspecializedaccreditingbodyrecognizedbytheUnitedStatesDepartmentofEducation.TheCommissiononDentalAccreditationcanbecontactedat(312)440-4653orat211EastChicagoAvenue,Chicago,Illinois60611.

• TheHealthInformationTechnologyhasappliedforaccreditationfromCAHIM:CommissiononAccreditationforHealthInformationManagementEducation.

• AlbanyTechnicalCollege(ATC)ParamedicineProgramcurrentlyholdsaLetterofReview(LOR)grantedbytheCommitteeonAccreditationofEducationalProgramsfor the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).ALetterofReviewisNOTaCommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms(CAAHEP)accreditationstatus,itisastatusgranted

bytheCoAEMSPsignifyingthataprogramseekinginitialaccreditationhasdemonstratedsufficientcompliancewiththeaccreditationStandardsthroughtheLetterofReviewSelfStudyReport(LSSR)andotherdocumentation.TheLORisrecognizedbytheNationalRegistryofEmergencyMedicalTechnicians(NREMT)foreligibilitytotaketheNREMT'sParamediccredentialingexamination(s).However,itisNOTaguaranteeofeventualaccreditation.ATCParamedicineprogramisactivelyseekingCAAHEPaccreditation.InformationregardingtheLORandaccreditationisasfollows:

CoAEMSP CAAHEP 8301LakeviewPkwy 1361ParkStreet Suite111-312 Clearwater,FL33756 Rowlett,TX75088 727-210-2350 214-703-8445 www.caahep.org www.coaemsp.org• The Pharmacy Technology program is accredited by the

American Society of Health System Pharmacists.• ThePracticalNursingProgramisapprovedbythe

GeorgiaBoardofExaminersofLicensedPracticalNurses.

• The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by theJointReviewCommitteeonEducationinRadiologicTechnology.Address:20NorthWackerDrive-Suite2850-Chicago,IL60606-3182;www.jrcert.org.

• The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the CommitteeonAlliedHealthEducationand AccreditationoftheAmericanMedicalAssociationandtheAccreditationReviewCommitteeforEducationalPrograms in Surgical Technology.

• TheAlbanyTechnicalCollegeMedicalAssistingProgramisaccreditedbytheCommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms(www.caahep.org)upontherecommendationoftheMedicalAssistingEducationReviewBoard(MAERB).

CommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealth EducationPrograms 1361ParkStreet Clearwater,FL33756 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org• TheNurseAideTechnicalCertificateofCreditProgramis

approvedbytheGeorgiaMedicalCareFoundation.• The Cosmetology Diploma Program is approved by

theStateBoardofCosmetology.Graduationfromthecosmetology program prepares individuals for the GeorgiaStateBoardMasterCosmetologyExaminationfor licensure.

ARTICULATION AGREEMENTSAlbany Technical College provides many pathways from whichstudentsmaychoosetocontinuetheireducation.Thefollowinginstitutions/programshavearticulationagreements:

Albany State University BusinessLogistics Business Management


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ComputerInformationSystems FireScienceAdministration Law EnforcementClaytonStateUniversity(TCSG) ComputerInformationSystems Law EnforcementDeVry University Accounting BusinessAdministrativeTechnology ComputerInformationSystems Electronics Technology Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management MarketingManagementLifeUniversity(TCSG) ComputerInformationSystems Marketing ManagementMercerUniversity(TCSG) Business Management Early Childhood Law EnforcementMiddle Tennessee State University Electrical Mechanical Engineering TechnologySouthern Polytechnic State University Business Management ComputerInformationSystems BusinessLogistics DraftingTechnology Electrical Mechanical Engineering Technology Electronics Technology Fire Science Technology Industrial Systems Technology TelecommunicationsEngineeringTechnologyValdosta State University Accounting BusinessAdministrativeTechnology BusinessLogisticsManagement Business Management Civil Engineering Technology Culinary Arts Design&MediaProductionTechnology DraftingTechnology EarlyChildhoodCare&Education Electromechanical Engineering Technology Electronics Technology Fire Science Technology HealthInformationTechnology Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management Industrial Systems Technology Internet Specialist- Web Design Law Enforcement Technology MarketingManagement MedicalAssisting OperationsManagement Paramedicine Technology TelecommunicationsEngineeringTechnology

ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMSTheAdultEducationProgramprovidesservicesorinstructionbelowthepostsecondaryleveltoindividuals:

1.Whohaveattained16yearsofage;2. Who are not enrolled or required to be enrolledinasecondaryschoolunderstatelaw;and

3.Wholacksufficientmasteryofbasiceducationalskillstoenabletheindividualtofunctioneffectivelyinsociety;donothaveasecondaryschooldiplomaoritsrecognizedequivalent,andhavenotachievedanequivalentlevelofeducation;orareunabletospeak,read,orwritetheEnglishLanguage.

Weofferflexibleprogramhourstoworkwithbusyschedules!InadditiontobasicskillseducationandGED® preparation,theAdultEducationadministerstheGeneralEducationalDevelopment(GED®)testingprogramandawardstheGeneralEducationalDevelopmentdiplomatosuccessful examinees. TheAdultEducationProgramalsooffersworkplaceeducationprograms,EnglishLiteracy(ELP),jobreadiness,post-secondarytransitionassistanceandlifeskillsclasses. FREEclassesareheldinthefollowinglocations: BakerCountyAdultEducationCenter236HokeSmithDrive,Newton,GA(229)734-1297

CalhounCountyAdultEducationCenter665ManryStreet,Edison,GA(229)835-2977 ClayCountyAdultEducationCenter155-AWilsonStreet,FortGaines,GA(229)768-3792 LeeCountyAdultEducationCenter1346-GUSHighway19,Leesburg,GA(229)759-3040 Randolph County Adult Learning Center241Highway82E,Cuthbert,GA(229)732-5158 TerrellCountyAdultEducationCenterRobertAlbrittenNeighborhoodServiceCenter771RoundTreeDrive,Dawson,GA(229)995-6172 Dougherty County- Albany Technical CollegeArtisanHall,Room115,Albany,GA(229)430-1620 TheAdultEducationProgramisdesignedforadultsages16 years of age and older who need assistance with basicacademicskills.Weofferflexibleprogramhourstoworkwithyourbusyschedule!InadditiontoadultbasiceducationandGED®preparation,theAdultEducationProgramoffersworkplaceeducationprograms,EnglishLiteracy(ELP),familyliteracy,jobreadinessandlifeskillsclasses.

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AdultEducationprovidestheseservices:• Assessmentofpresentskills• Counselingandadvisement• Individualizedinstruction• Nocostinstruction• Onlineinstruction• Computerizedinstruction

EarningYourHighSchoolEquivalencyDiploma(GED®)

TheGeneralEducationDevelopmentTest(GED®)isofferedasanalternativetoahighschooldiploma.TheGED®testismadeupoffourbatteries,includingreasoningthroughlanguagearts,mathematicalreasoning,socialstudies,andscience.TheCompletebatteryoftestcosts$160.00andeachtestis$40.00(iftakenseparately).

ThereisnocostforAdultEducationorientationandclasses.PleasevisittheAdultEducationProgramlocatedinArtisanHall,Room115ontheDoughertyCountycampus;oryoumaycontactusat(229)430-1620,or430-6615foradditionalinformation.


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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Student:

WelcometoAlbanyTechnicalCollegeandcongratulationsonyourdecisiontoattendSouthwestGeorgia’snumberonechoicefortechnicaleducation.Ourinstructorsareprofessionalsintheirfieldsandwillhavemuchtoofferyouintrainingforyournewcareer.

Albany Technical College has experienced a tremendous amount of growth over the last year. Weareproudofthatgrowthandwanteachofyoutoknowhowimportantyouaretous.Yourinstructorsareheretoserveasbotheducatorsandadvisorsinyourfieldofstudyduringyourtenure here.

OurStudentAffairs,FinancialAidandBusinessofficestaffarealsoheretoserveanyneedsyoumayhave.Don’tforgettotakeadvantageofourCareerDevelopmentCenter.TheCenterisaresourceforyoutohelpyoubuildyourportfolio,resume,andtohelpyounarrowthatjobsearchwhenyougetclosetograduating.

AsyoubeginyourjourneyhereatAlbanyTech,knowthatthefaculty,staffandadministrationareallheretoserveyou.Shouldyouhaveanyconcernsorsuggestionsonhowwemaybetterserveyou,pleasecontacttheappropriateadministratorinthatdivision:Instruction(includesLearningSupportclassesandAdultEducationservices),StudentAffairs(includesFinancialAid,Admissions,Registrar,Assessment/Testing,Retention,SpecialPopulations,andCareerServices),AdministrativeServices(BusinessOfficeandBookstore),andtheCenterforBusinessSolutions(includesLeanSixSigma,BusinessLogisticsManagement,ProjectManagement,OperationsManagement,andContinuingEducationclasses).

Wehopethatwhileyouarewithus,youwilltakeadvantageofallthestudentactivitiesthattakeplaceoncampusthroughouttheyear,aswellasthenumerousclubsandorganizationsyoucouldbeapartof.Don’tforgetourmenandwomen’sbasketballteams.JoinourTitansandLadyTitanson the courts and cheer them on to victory! We want your student life experience at Albany Tech to be just as rewarding as your academics will be.

Don’tforgettocheckoutoursocialmediapresencebyfindingusandlinkingtoourpagesonFaceBook,Twitter,Pinterest,Instagram,YouTube,andGoogle+.Thisisagreatwaytostayinformedabout all that is going on at Albany Tech. We tag it #atclife.

Again,welcometoAlbanyTechnicalCollege!Bestwishesinyouracademicandcareerendeavors.

We are glad you are here!

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INFORMATION DIRECTORY

Dougherty County Campus1704SouthSlappeyBlvd.,Albany,Georgia31701Phone: (229)430-3500 Fax: (229)430-5115 Website: www.albanytech.edu

AlbanyTechnicalCollege(ATC)islocatedinAlbany,Georgia,whichisintheheartofSouthwestGeorgia.Thecityisknownforitspecanandpeanutproduction.Locatedintherichagriculturebelt,thecityissurroundedbyhuntingplantationsandfilledwithdiversifiedindustrialgrowth.OriginallybuiltontheFlintRiverfortransportingitsagriculturalproducetomarket,thecityisnowaccessiblebymajorhighways,railroadsandaregionalairport.

ATCiscomposedofonecampusinDoughertyCountyandalearningcenterinCuthbert,RandolphCounty,Georgia.Themain campus includes a state-of-the-art Manufacturing Technology Center geared toward business and industry training andaBusinessLogisticsEducationCenterthatopenedin2011.Thecampusislocatedinthesouthernportionofthecityon Slappey Boulevard and is in close proximity to the airport.

Regarding Contact Telephone General Information - Albany Campus (229) 430-3500 AcademicMatters VicePresidentforAcademicAffairs 430-3518 AdministrativePolicy President 430-0656 Admissions Director of Admissions 430-3520 AdultEducation VicePresidentofAdultEducation 430-2751 CareerServices(JobPlacement) AssociateVicePresidentofCareerServices 430-3514 ChildCareCenter DeanofAcademicAffairs 430-3537 ContinuingEducation DirectorofContinuingEducation 430-3867 Disabilities SpecialNeedsCoordinator 430-2854 Distance Learning Dean of Academic Technology 430-3693 Economic Development Vice President of Economic Development Programs 430-6618 English as Second Language Special Needs Coordinator 430-2854 FacilitiesUse EconomicDevelopment/ConferenceCenterOffice 430-3563 Financial Aid Director of Financial Aid 430-3506 GeorgiaWorkReadyAssessment TestingAssistant,EconomicDevelopmentPrograms 430-6612 GED®Testing OfficeofAdultEducation 430-1620 High School Programs High School Coordinator 430-1972 HOPEGrant DirectorofFinancialAid 430-3505 LearningSupport DeanofAcademicAffairs 430-3605 LiaisonFoundation/BoardofDirectors SpecialAssistanttothePresident 430-6624 Personnel Human Resource Coordinator 430-1702 Publicity Director/PublicRelations 430-3816 StudentActivities StudentActivitiesCoordinator 430-3588 Student Records/Transcripts Registrar 430-3510 StudentServices VicePres.ofStudentAffairsandEnrollmentManagement 430-2864 StudentSpecialPopulations SpecialPopulationsCoordinator 430-6144 TestingServices Testing/AdmissionsAssistant 430-2709 Tours Recruiter/Admissions Counselor 430-1974 VeteransAffairs FinancialAidOffice/VAAssistant 430-3505

Ifyouhaveadisabilityandneedthismaterialinanaccessibleformat,pleasewriteto:ADA/SpecialNeedsCoordinator,AlbanyTechnicalCollege,1704S.SlappeyBlvd.,Albany,Georgia,31701,orcall(229)430-2854.


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Horticulture (HCL) Horticulture

Child Development Demonstration Center (CDV)

Early Childhood Education

Charles B. Gillespie, M.D. Center for Emergency Responders (EMR) Paramedicine/EMSP Fire Science Law Enforcement

Nathaniel Cross Health Technology Building (HCT)

Dental Assisting Health Information Tech. Medical Assisting Nursing A.S. Pharmacy Tech. Practical Nursing Patient Care Assisting Radiologic Tech. Surgical Tech.

Center of Excellence in Information Technology and Electronics (CEIT) Computer Inform. Systems Drafting Electronics Design and Media Production Tech. Electrical and Computer Engineering Tech. Civil Engineering Tech.

Freedom Hall (FRE) Automotive Tech. Diesel Tech. Hotel Restaurant Tour. Marketing Mgmt. Welding Academic Achievement Ctr. Bookstore

Prosperity Hall (PRO)

Accounting Business Admin. Tech. Business Management HELPDESK- Room 109

Artisan Hall (AED) Adult Education Auto Collision Repair Cosmetology Electrical Systems Tech.

Manufacturing Technology Center(MTC)Economic Development & Distribution - Materials Management Bus. Logistics Mgmt. Certified Warehousing Distrib. Certif. Cust. Service Certif. Manuf. Spec. Certif. Warehous. Dist. Spec. Lean Sigma Six Operations Management Continuing Education Customized Training ACT CenterIndustrial Systems Tech.Electromech. Engineering Tech.SASET Project

George M. Kirkland, Jr. Building (ADM)

Student Affairs Welcome Center Start Right Desk Admissions Financial Aid Registrar Disabled Student Svcs. Testing CenterBusiness Office/CashierPresident’s OfficePublic RelationsInstitutional EffectivenessAdministration

Carlton Construction Academy (CCA) Air Conditioning Tech. Building Maintenance Carpentry Construction Mgmt. Masonry Plumbing

Career Development Center (CCT) Career Portfolio Workshops

Logistics Education Center (LEC) Culinary Arts Institute Library Media Center Logistics Online Learning Student Center Titans Café

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FALL 2015(Aug. 19 - Dec. 11)

SPRING 2016(Jan. 6 - May 2)

SUMMER 2016(May 18 - Aug. 1)

Jul. 1 Dec. 1 May 1 Financial Aid Deadline (Complete Processing Not Guaranteed After This Date)

Jul. 6 - 17 Oct. 19 - 30 Mar. 7 - 18 Registration Period (Currently Enrolled Students ONLY)

Jul. 20 - Aug. 7 Nov. 2 - Dec. 11 Mar. 21 - May 6 Priority Admissions, Registration & Financial Aid (All Students)

Jul. 21 & 23 Nov. 24 & Dec. 10 Apr. 19 & 21 NAT* & PSB* Deadline (Applicable Health Care Programs Only)

Aug. 7 Dec. 11 May 6Priority registration deadline for students with disabilitiesLate Fee Charged After This DateChange of Major - Last Day to Apply

Aug. 7 Dec. 11 May 6 Last Day for Admissions and Registration

Aug. 14 Dec. 29 May 12 Payment Deadline. Students who have not applied for Financial Aid and have not paid will be purged.

Aug. 13 Aug. 20

Dec. 17 Jan. 7

May 11 May 19

New Student Orientation: 9am & 6pm New Student Orientation: 6pm ONLY

Aug. 19 Jan. 6 May 18 First Day of Class - Terms A & B Last Day to apply for SAP Appeal

Aug. 19 - 21 Jan. 6 - 8 May 18 - 20 Drop a Class - Without Financial Penalty for First 3 days of semester (Terms A & B ONLY)

Aug. 21 Jan. 8 May 20 EPIC Deadline for Payment

Aug. 19 - 25 Jan. 6 - 12 May 18 - 24 Add a class (Registered Students ONLY)

Aug. 19 - Oct. 24 Jan. 6 - Mar. 13 May 18 - Jun. 11 Student IDs Issued - Valid State/Federal Photo ID and Class Schedule Re-quired (Logistics Education Center, Room 102)

Oct. 1 Feb. 1 June 1 Graduation Application & Career Portfolio Due

Oct. 5 - 9 Feb. 22 - 26 May 31 - June 3 Registration for Term C; Schedule Disability Service appointment

B Term: Sept. 21 A Term: Nov. 5 C Term: Nov. 20

B Term: Feb. 8 A Term: Mar. 17 C Term: Apr. 11

A Term: July 5 C Term: July 12

Last day to withdraw without academic penalty- Earn "W"; Does NOT af-fect GPA; DOES affect Financial Aid

Oct. 14 Mar. 2 Jun. 8 First Day of class - Term C

Sept. 22- 23Nov. 25

Feb. 17 - 18 Mar. 28 - Apr. 1 June 30- July 1 No classes; College open

B Term: Oct. 9A & C Term: Dec. 11

B Term: Mar. 1A & C Term: May 2

A & C Term: Aug. 1 Last Day of Classes

Dec. 14 - 15 May 3 - 4 Aug. 2 - 3 Final Exams

Dec. 17 May 6 Aug. 5 Final Grades Available on BannerWeb (Tentative)

Sept. 7Oct. 12Nov. 11, 26- 27Dec. 24-25, 31

Jan. 1, 18Apr. 25

May 30Jul. 4

STATE HOLIDAYS & COLLEGE CLOSED DATES

Student CalendarAcademic Year 2016Important Deadlines

Note: Dates are subject to change, as needed, without prior notice. Please check the Student Services webpage for updates.*Some health care programs may have an earlier admissions deadline. Check your program and apply early!

Term A (Full 16 weeks)8/19 to 12/11

Term B (1st 8 weeks)8/19 to 10/9

Term C (2nd 8 weeks)10/14 to 12/11


Term B (1st 8 weeks)1/6 to 3/1



Term B Not offered


FALL SEMESTER 2015 SPRING SEMESTER 2016 SUMMER SEMESTER 2016

Disability Services Office HoursMon - Tues: 8:00 am - 7:00 pmWed.- Thur. 8:00 am- 5:00 pmFri: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm229.430.2854

Business Office HoursMon - Tues.: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Wed.- Thur.: 8:00 am- 5:00 pmFri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm229.430.3057

Student Services Office HoursMon - Tues: 8:00 am - 7:00 pmWed.- Thur. 8:00 am- 5:00 pmFri: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm229.430.5281

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CREDIT HOURS FEE STRUCTUREEFFECTIVE FALL SEMESTER 2016-12

CREDIT HOUR(S)

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1 $89 $24 $50 $4 $23 $105 $50 $345

2 $178 $24 $50 $4 $23 $105 $50 $434

3 $267 $24 $50 $4 $23 $105 $50 $523

4 $356 $24 $50 $4 $23 $105 $50 $612

5 $445 $24 $50 $4 $23 $105 $50 $701

6 $534 $24 $50 $4 $23 $105 $50 $790

7 $623 $24 $50 $4 $23 $105 $50 $879

8 $712 $24 $50 $4 $23 $105 $50 $968

9 $801 $24 $50 $4 $23 $105 $50 $1,057

10 $890 $24 $50 $4 $23 $105 $50 $1,146

11 $979 $24 $50 $4 $23 $105 $50 $1,235

12 $1,068 $24 $50 $4 $23 $105 $50 $1,324

13 $1,157 $24 $50 $4 $23 $105 $50 $1,413

14 $1,246 $24 $50 $4 $23 $105 $50 $1,502

15 $1,335 $24 $50 $4 $23 $105 $50 $1,591

OTHER FEES:ApplicationFee $22.50LateRegistrationFee $45.00Transcript Request Fee $5.00GraduationFee $35.00Parking/DecalFee $12.00Diploma Reprint Fee $25.00ReturnCheckFee $30.00StudentIDRemakeFee $5.00

Stand-alone certificates (TCCs) are $89 per credit hour; Commercial Truck Driving is $132 per credit hour.

Fees are subject to change annually.

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TUITION AND FEE SCHEDULEEFFECTIVE FALL SEMESTER 2016-12

EFFECTIVE FALL SEMESTER 2016-12 TheStrategicIndustriesWorkforceDevelopmentGrant(SIWDG)willbeavailabletostudentsagaininthefollowingprograms:CommercialTruckDriving;EarlyChildhoodCare&EducationandPracticalNursing. This year it has been expanded to include morecertificateanddiplomaprogramsintheareasofWelding;HealthcareTechnology;DieselMechanic,InformationTechnologyandareasofEngineeringTechnology.. All major codes within these areas mayNOTbeSIWDGeligible.TheSIWDGpaymentstructureisasfollows:9ormorecredithours-$500/term;3-8credithours-$250/term;1-2credithours-$125/term.CommercialTruckDrivingwillreceivea$1000onetimeaward.

Fees are subject to change annually.

STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITYPELL/STAFFORD LOAN/ TUITION INSTALLMENT

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1 $89 $67 $222 $178 $134 $443 $267 $201 $664 $356 $268 $885 $445 $335 $1106 $534 $402 $1327 $623 $469 $1548 $712 $536 $1769 $801 $603 $198

10 $890 $670 $22011 $979 $737 $24212 $1,068 $804 $26413 $1,157 $871 $28614 $1,246 $938 $30815 $1,335 $1,005 $330

STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITY - MANDATORY FEESPELL/STAFFORD LOAN/TUITION INSTALLMENT PLAN/SALT LOAN/CASH/CREDIT CARD

REGISTRATIONSTUDENT ACTIVITY

STUDENT INSURANCE ATHLETIC TECHNOLOGY

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$50 $24 $6 $23 $105 $50 $345$50 $24 $6 $23 $105 $50 $434$50 $24 $6 $23 $105 $50 $523$50 $24 $6 $23 $105 $50 $612$50 $24 $6 $23 $105 $50 $701$50 $24 $6 $23 $105 $50 $790$50 $24 $6 $23 $105 $50 $879$50 $24 $6 $23 $105 $50 $968$50 $24 $6 $23 $105 $50 $1,057$50 $24 $6 $23 $105 $50 $1,146$50 $24 $6 $23 $105 $50 $1,235$50 $24 $6 $23 $105 $50 $1,324$50 $24 $6 $23 $105 $50 $1,413$50 $24 $6 $23 $105 $50 $1,502$50 $24 $6 $23 $105 $50 $1,591


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ADMISSIONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The following state Albany Technical College’s (“the College”)policiesandproceduresgoverningtheadmissionsprocess:

NondiscriminationInaccordancewiththeStatementofEqualOpportunity,Albany Technical College does not discriminate on the basisofrace,color,creed,nationalorethnicorigin,gender,religion,disability,age,politicalaffiliationorbelief,disabledveteran,veteranoftheVietnamEra'orcitizenshipstatus(exceptinthosespecialcircumstancespermittedormandatedbylaw).The College will:1. strivetoincreasethefuturestudent'sopportunities,2. guidetheimplementationofallactivitiesrelatedto

admissions,itsacademicprograms,studentfinancialaidandtherecruitment,assessment,academicadvisement/placementandretentionofstudents,and

3. continuouslyworktowardscomplimentingallacademicprograms.

Admissions ProcessAdmissiontoaTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia(TCSG)collegeisamulti-stepprocesswhichconsistsofevaluationofprioracademicexperienceandassessmentforpostsecondary readiness of eligible applicants.AlbanyTechnicalCollegeadherestotheTCSGpolicystatedaboveanddefinesthefollowingforthepurposeofadmissions to the College. Future students must:1. SubmitacompletedApplicationforAdmissionsand

$22.50non-refundablefee;2. Takethecollegeentranceexam,ifrequired.

Futurestudentsneedingspecialaccommodationsmustself-identifywiththeSpecialNeedsCoordinatorpriortomakinganappointmentwiththeTestingCenter.The entrance exam may be waived for diploma programs if the student has completed acceptable college or technical college credit for English and Math withgradesof"C"orhigher;meetsminimumSATscoresof400mathand430criticalreading;orattainedACTscoresof13Reading,12Englishand17Math.

The entrance exam may be waived for degree programs if the student has completed acceptable college or technicalcollegecreditforEnglish,mathandpsychologywithgradesof"C"orhigher;ormeetsminimumSATscoresof440mathand450criticalreading;orattainedACTscoresof17Reading,16Englishand19Math;oraminimumof235ontheEnglishLanguageArts(ELA)GeorgiaHighSchoolGraduationTest(GHSGT)toexemptthereadingandwritingportionsoftheCompassexam.

The entrance exam will be waived if the applicant holds an associatedegreeorhigher.Anofficialtranscriptisrequiredfor this waiver.

3. SubmitofficialhighschooltranscriptorGED®scorereportshowinggraduationdateanddiplomatype.

4. Submitofficialcollegeortechnicalcollegetranscriptsforallpreviouslyattendedinstitutions.

5. AttendtheCollege’smandatoryNewStudent OrientationandthespecificareaofstudyOrientation,if applicable.

6. RegisterforclassesduringthedatesspecifiedontheStudent Calendar.

SomeHealthCareTechnologyprogramsrequireadditionaladmissions assessment exams. Future students interested inhealth-relatedprogramsshouldinquirewiththeOfficeofAdmissionsorprogramFacultyAdvisorsforadditionaladmissionsinformationatleast30dayspriortothetermthey wish to enroll. Required Academic CriteriaAGeneralEducationDevelopment(GED)diplomaorhighschooldiploma(verifiedbyanofficialtranscriptincludinggraduationdateanddiplomatype)willberequiredforadmission to the Technical College unless otherwise specifiedbytheprogram’sstandards.Homeschooledstudentsmayfollowanalternativepathforadmission,described below. High school diplomas from unaccredited institutions,CertificatesofAttendanceorspecialeducationdiplomasarenotrecognizedforadmissionpurposes.Students with diplomas from secondary schools located outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated for equivalency by an approved outside evaluationorganization.Applicantswhohavesuccessfullycompleted(Corbetter)aminimumof30semesteror45quartercredithoursatthedegreelevelmaysubmitofficialtranscriptsfromallpreviouslyattendedcollegesaccreditedbyanacceptedaccreditingagencyinlieuofaGED diploma orhighschooldiploma.However,ifapplyingforfinancialaid,ahighschooltranscriptisrequired.

InordertobeacceptedbyaTechnicalCollege,theapplicantmust have been awarded a high school diploma from a secondaryschoolthatisontheTCSGapprovedaccreditationagencylist.GraduatesofunaccreditedhighschoolsmustobtainaGED diploma.

ApplicantsofhomeschoolslocatedinGeorgiawhodidnotattendarecognizedaccreditedprogrammustadheretothefollowingalternativepathforadmission:• SubmitaCertificateofAttendanceformfromthelocal

superintendent’sofficeverifyingthat(1)theparentorlegalguardiannotifiedthesuperintendentofintenttohomeschooland(2)thattheparentorlegalguardiansubmittedtherequiredattendancereportsasrequiredbyO.C.G.A.§20-2-690.

• Submitannualprogressreportsorafinaltranscriptforthe equivalent of the home-schooled student’s junior orsenioryears.Thefinalprogressreportshouldincludethegraduationdate.

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Applicants of home schools located outside the state ofGeorgiawhodidnotattendarecognizedaccreditedprogramsmustadheretothefollowingalternativepathforadmission:• Submitannualprogressreportsorafinaltranscriptfor

the equivalent of the home-schooled student’s junior andsenioryears.Thefinalprogressreportshouldincludethegraduationdate.

• SubmitSATorACTscoresthatmeettheTCSGsystemminimum requirements.

PresidentsofTechnicalCollegesmaywaivetheGED diploma/high school diploma requirement for those secondarystudentsorthosepursuingaGED diploma who areotherwiseeligibletoenrollinaspecificprogramofstudy.

College entrance examATC,inaccordancewiththeTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia(TCSG),usestheCOMPASSinstrumentformeasuringproficiencyinreading,writing,algebraandmath.An applicant must achieve minimum admissions scores onthesetestsasspecifiedintheprogramstatestandards.AcceptablescoresonastatisticallyvalidatedtestsuchastheScholasticAptitudeTest(SAT),orAmericanCollegeTest(ACT)willbeacceptedinlieuoftheCOMPASStest.Entrancescoresvarybyprogram.Theprogram-specificentrancescoresareminimumrequirements,andsomeprogramsrequirehigherscores.Reasonableaccommodationsaremadeduringtestingforthosewhoneedthemandwhohaveself-identifiedwiththeSpecialNeedsCoordinator.Studentswho apply for associate degree programs must meet the following current score requirements: COMPASS– Writing 62 Reading 81 Algebra 37

Assessment results will be valid for placement purposes foraperiodof60monthsandaretransferabletoanyTCSGcollege.

OfficialtranscriptsfromaregionallyornationallyaccreditedpostsecondaryinstitutionrecognizedbytheU.S.DepartmentofEducationdocumentingequivalentprogram-levelEnglishandmathcourseworksuccessfullycompleted(Corbetter)maybeusedinlieuofcompletingthecorrespondingportionoftheTCSG-approvedassessmentinstrument.

Transfer Admission RequirementsApplicants to ATC who have been previously enrolled at a post-secondaryinstitutionwillbeconsideredforadmissionunder the following criteria:1. Applicants who are in good standing at their previous

institutionmaybeacceptedingoodstanding.2. Applicantswhoareonacademicprobationattheir

previousinstitutionmaybeacceptedonlyonacademic

probation.3. Applicants who are on academic or disciplinary

suspension will not be accepted unless they have satisfiedtheconditionsoftheirsuspensionandare eligible for re-admission into their former college.

Applicants for transfer admission must submit the following totheAdmissionsOffice:1. ApplicationforAdmissionsanda$22.50non-

refundablefee;2. Officialtranscript(s)fromeachpost-secondary

institutionattended;3. Officialhighschooltranscript;4. SAT,ACTorothernationallyrecognizedadmissions

entranceexamscores,asapplicable.Ifscoresarenotavailable,astudentshouldreportwhenscheduled for the admissions entrance exam.

Incoming Transient Student Admission RequirementsStudentswishingtoattendAlbanyTechnicalCollegeasatransientstudentmustmeetthefollowingconditions:1. SubmitanApplicationforAdmissionsanda$22.50non-

refundablefee;2. PresentaTransientAgreementForm(TAF)orletter

fromtheRegistrarofthehomeinstitutiontotheeffectthat the student is in good standing and eligible to returntothatinstitution.

3. PaytheAlbanyTechnicalCollegescheduleoftuitionand fees.

The 18 credit hour maximum may be waived for transient studentsuponthewrittenrecommendationofthehomeinstitution.

Admissions Requirements for Non-Credit Courses 1. Students must submit a completed non-credit application. 2. Students must be 16 years of age or older. 3.AhighschooldiplomaorGED®isnotrequiredunless specifiedinthecourserequirements. 4. An admissions test is required for entry into certain courses. 5.Nofinancialaidisavailablefornon-creditcourses.

Notification of AcceptanceAdmissionsApplicationsareprocessedandthenamesof applicants placed on a list for program admission on a first-comepriority.Studentsarenotifiedbyregularmail,electronicmail,orinperson,oftheiracceptanceintoaprogram,andhowtoregisterforclasses.

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StudentsshallbeadmittedtoAlbanyTechnicalCollegeinoneofthefollowingcategories:Regular,Provisional,LearningSupport,Special,orTransient.

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ofcredit,diplomaordegreeprogramiscontingentupontheirmeetingstatewideadmissionsrequirementsandinstitutionaladmissionsrequirementsestablishedforthatspecificprogramandupontheirpropercompletionofapplication,assessment,andregistrationprocedures.

Those students for which assessment is required will adhere to the admission requirements as indicated for a diploma or degreeprogramandwillbeclassifiedasregularstudents.Those students for which program assessment is not required will be exempted from the assessment requirement ofthispolicy,butmustcomplywiththeremainderoftherequirementsinordertobeclassifiedasaregularstudent.All diploma or degree students must achieve regular admissionstatusbeforegraduation.Regularadmissionoftransferstudentstoadiplomaprogramiscontingentupontheirmeetingthefollowingrequirements:a)regularadmission and good standing at a regionally accredited diplomaordegreegrantinginstitution,b)propercompletionoftheAdmissionsApplicationandrelatedprocedures.

ProvisionalProvisional admission of students to a diploma program forwhichassessmentisrequiredisbasedonanevaluationof assessment scores and other admission data by the DeanofAdmissionsandprogramfaculty,anduponpropercompletionofapplication,assessmentandrelatedprocedures.

Provisional admission of transfer students to a diploma programiscontingentupontheirmeetingapplicablelicensureandaccreditationrequirements.Provisionallyadmittedstudentsmustsatisfylearningsupportrequirementsand/ortakegeneraleducationcoursesandmaytakecertainoccupationalcoursesasdesignatedintheprogram-specificstandards.Alldiplomaprogramstudentsinitiallyadmittedonaprovisionalbasismusthavesatisfactorilycompletedthenecessaryprerequisiteandlearningsupportcourseworkinordertoprogressthrough the State Standards curriculum and must meet regular admissions for that program within 12 months of acceptance.

Studentsarenotadmittedonaprovisionalbasisintohealthcareprograms,cosmetology,ortechnicalcertificateofcreditprograms.

Learning Support Learning Support admission is granted to students who do not meet regular or provisional program admission requirements.Studentsclassifiedinthiscategoryareeligible to enroll in learning support classes only. Admission oflearningsupporttransferstudentsiscontingentupontheirmeetingapplicablelicensureandaccreditationrequirements.

UponovercomingskilldeficitsinEnglish,reading,and/ormath,learningsupportstudentsareeligibleforadmission

to diploma programs on a regular or provisional basis. The amountoftimespentinlearningsupportdependsupontheindividualstudent'sneedsandacademicprogress.

Special Admit Status (Non-Credential Seeking)The special admissions category is designed to be an admissionmethodfornon-awardseekingstudents.Thefollowingspecificsdefinetheparametersofthisclassification:1. Beclassifiedasnon-awardseekingattimeofadmission.2. Begrantedspecialstatusuponrecommendationofthe

Admissions Director.3. Receivecreditforregularprogramcoursework,which

issatisfactorilycompleted.4. May apply up to a maximum of 18 semester credit

hoursintoaspecificprogramforcredentialseekingpurposesafterachievingregularadmitstatus.Thenumberofhourstakenasaspecialadmitstudentinnoway waives the requirements of the regular admission process,includingthestateapprovedassessmentprocess.

5. May enroll in classes only a space-available basis.6. Adheretothespecificinstitutionalprerequisitecourse

requirementswhenselectingcourses.7. Willnotbeeligibleforanyfinancialaid.

Transient StatusAstudentingoodstandingatanotheraccreditedinstitutionmaybepermittedtoenrollasatransientstudentona space-available basis at a technical college in order tocompleteworktobetransferredbacktothehomeinstitution.StudentswhosubmitaTransientAgreementFormorLetterfromtheirhomeinstitutionaregrantedTransient admission status. The Transient Agreement Form orLettershouldverifythatthestudentisingoodstandingandshouldlistthecoursesthatstudentiseligibletotake.AcurrentTransientAgreementFormorLetterisrequiredforeach term of enrollment.

Auditing courses - AuditApplicantsmustsubmitanAdmissionsApplication,paythenon-refundableapplicationfeeandallregularfees,and register for the class. Applicants for audit are not requiredtotakethecollegeentranceassessment.Creditisnotawardedforcoursestakenonanauditbasis.Coursestakenonanauditbasiswillnotbeusedforcertificationforfederalfinancialaid,HOPE,TANF,SocialSecurityorVeteran’sAdministrationeducationalbenefits.Studentswillbeallowed to audit courses on a space available basis.

Admission of Disadvantaged and/or students with a disabilityWithinaframeworkofpersonalguidanceandevaluation,special services are provided for the disadvantaged and/or disabled student. These services include aiding students in settingrealisticgoals,developingindividualizedprogramsofstudy,providingjoborientationandjobsearchservices,providing assistance in determining the degree and nature

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oftheirdisabilitiesand/ordisadvantages,andprovidingreferralstocommunityserviceagenciesforadditionalassistance.

A student may be accepted as a disadvantaged or disabled student when he/she cannot meet the recommended entranceexamscore(s)toenteraprogramunderregularorprovisionalstatusbutwhoseaptitudesandotherfactorsindicatealikelihoodofsuccessinatleastasegmentofthetotalprogram.LimitedEnglishspeakingstudentsmay be included in the disadvantaged group. For further informationondisadvantagedstudentadmissions,contacttheSpecialNeedsCoordinatorat(229)430-2854.Forinformationonhearingimpairedandvisuallyimpairedstudentadmissions,contacttheSpecialNeedsCoordinatorat(229)430-2854.

RE-ADMISSIONStudentsdismissedorsuspendedfromtheinstitutionbecauseofadministrativeaction,absenteeismoracademicreasonsmayapplytore-enteraftercompletingthedesignatedabsence.Applicationtore-entermustbemadethroughtheOfficeofAdmissions;however,reapplyingdoesnotguaranteeacceptance.Uponre-entrytothecollege,regardlessofthereason,allstudentsmustfollowstandards,policies,andregulationsthatareineffectatthetimeofre-entry. A change of program is considered a re-admission and applicationstochangeaprogrammustbemadethroughtheOfficeofAdmissions.Re-admissionapplicationsaredueintheAdmissionsOfficenolaterthan30daysbeforethestartofanewacademicterm,andapplicantsmustfollowthespecificprogramofstudy’sadmissionsprocess.

GEORGIA RESIDENCY REqUIREMENTSLegalresidenceintheStateofGeorgiarequiresnotonlyrecentphysicalpresenceinGeorgia,butalsotheelementofintenttoremainindefinitely.AlbanyTechnicalCollegehastheresponsibilityofevaluatingeachAdmissionsApplication,whileeachstudenthastheresponsibilityofconveyingcurrentandaccurateresidencyinformation.Thisinformationisusedindeterminingtheappropriatefeestobe paid by each student. WhenapplyingforadmissiontoATC,anindividualmustindicate whether or not he/she is a legal resident of theStateofGeorgia,andforwhatperiodoftime.Tobeclassifiedasanin-statestudentfortuitionpurposes,anindividual who is 18 years of age or older must show that theyhavebeenalegalresidentofGeorgiaforaperiodofnolessthantwelve(12)consecutivemonthsimmediatelyprecedingthefirstdayofclassforthetermtheywishtoenroll.PleaserefertotheFinancialAidsectionforGeorgiaresidencyrequirementsthatarespecifictoFinancialAideligibility,asthoseguidelinesmaydifferfromgeneralCollegeAdmissionsguidelines.Whenaquestionarisesconcerninglegalresidence,proofofintenttoremaininGeorgiaindefinitelymustbereviewed,witheachcasebeingconsidered unique and evaluated accordingly. Proof of intenttoremaininGeorgiaindefinitelycanbedocumented

byareviewofdocumentationsuchasdriver’slicense,voterregistrationcard,automobileregistrationorotherdocumentsatthediscretionofAlbanyTechnicalCollege.AdependentstudentmeetstheGeorgiaresidencyrequirements if his/her parent or guardian has established andmaintaineddomicileinthestateofGeorgiaforaperiod of at least twelve months immediately preceding thefirstdayofclassesofschooltermforwhichthestudentisseekingin-statetuition.MilitarypersonnelandtheirdependentsstationedinGeorgiaandonactivedutyareexceptions.If a parent or legal guardian of a minor changes his/her legal residenceinGeorgia,aminorstudentmaycontinuetotakecoursesforaperiodoftwelveconsecutivemonthsasaninstatestudent.Afterthetwelve-monthperiod,thestudentmaycontinuethisregistrationonlyuponthepaymentoffees at the out-of-state rate.IntheeventthatalegalresidentofGeorgiaisappointedasguardianofanonresidentminor,suchminorwillnotbepermittedtoregisterasanin-statestudentuntiltheexpirationofoneyearfromthedateofcourtappointment,and then only upon proper evidence that such appointment was not made to avoid payment of out-of state fees.Aliensshallbeclassifiedasnon-residentstudents;however,analienwhoislivinginthiscountryunderanimmigrationdocumentpermittingindefiniteorpermanentresidenceshallhavethesameprivilegeofqualifyingforin-statetuitionasacitizenoftheUnitedStates.Astudentmustpetitionthetechnicalcollegeifthestudentisaskingforachangeinresidencystatus.Changeinresidencystatusforfeepurposesisnotautomatic.Changein residency status requests should be directed to the AdmissionsOffice.

Exceptions to Georgia Residency RequirementsStudentsmeetingthefollowingexceptionsareconsideredasin-stateresidents,andthereforequalifyfortheHOPEprogram:1. EmployeesandtheirchildrenwhomovetoGeorgia

for employment with a new or expanding industry as definedinGeorgiaCode20-4-40.

2. Non-residentstudentswhoarefinanciallydependentuponaparent,parents,orspousewhohasbeenalegalresidentofGeorgiaforatleasttwelve(12)consecutivemonthsimmediatelyprecedingthefirstdayofclassforthetermtheywishtoenroll;provided,however,thatsuchfinancialdependenceshallhaveexistedforatleasttwelve(12)consecutivemonthsimmediatelyprecedingthefirstdayofclassforthetermtheywishtoenroll.

3. Full-timeemployeesofGeorgia'sTechnicalColleges,theirspouses,andtheirdependentchildren.

4. Full-timeteachersinthepublicschoolsofGeorgiaorinapost-secondarycollege,theirspouses,andtheirdependent children.

5. Teachersemployedfull-timeonmilitarybasesinGeorgia.

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childrenthatarelegalresidentsofGeorgia,butarestationedoutsidetheState.

Studentsmeetingthefollowingexceptionswillreceiveout-of-statetuitionwaiversbutwillnotbeconsideredasGeorgiaresidents.ThesestudentsdonotqualifyfortheHOPE program:

1. Students who are legal residents of out-of-state countiesborderingonGeorgiacountiesintheserviceareasinwhichaninstitutionoftheTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgiaislocatedandwhoareenrolledinsaidinstitution.

2. Internationalstudentsselectedbythecollegepresidentorauthorizedrepresentative,providedhowever,thatthenumberoftheinternationalstudentsexempteddoes not exceed one percent of the total enrollment of full-timestudents.

3. Careerconsularofficersandtheirdependentsthatareacitizenoftheforeignnation,whichtheirconsularofficerepresentsandwhoarestationedlivinginGeorgiaunderordersoftheirrespectivegovernments.Thiswaivershallapplyonlytothoseconsularofficerswhosenationsoperateontheprincipleofeducationalreciprocity with the United States.

Undocumented ImmigrantsInaccordancewith8USC§1611and1621,AlbanyTechnical College does not provide federal or state funded financialaidprogramstoundocumentedimmigrants.Undocumented immigrants shall be charged out-of-state tuition(twicethatpaidbyaresidentofGeorgia)asper8USC§1623.

REGISTRATIONUponadvisement,eligiblestudentsmaypre-register/register for the upcoming academic term. Eligible studentsarethosewhohavebeenofficiallyacceptedtoATC,continuingstudentsnotonacademicsuspensionoracademicprobation,andstudentsenrollingunderthe special status provisions are eligible to register. Uponregistration,studentsmustconfirmtheirintenttomatriculatebypayingtuitionandfeesorcompletingthestudentfinancialaidprocess.Itistheresponsibilityofthestudent to complete the proper forms and procedures for registrationandtoverifythathisorherscheduleofclassesiscorrect.Registrationiscompletewhenalltuitionandfeesare paid.

Late RegistrationLateregistrationwillbeallowedonaspace-availablebasisforstudentswhodonotregisterbythespecifieddeadlinedate.Anadditionalfeeof$45.00willbechargedforlateregistration.Thelateregistrationfeewillbechargedbythepaymentduedate,accordingtothestudentcalendar.

Academic AdvisementAftertakingthecollegeentranceexam,studentswillbeinitiallyadvisedbyaCareerEvaluatorandthenreferredtotheir assigned program faculty advisor.

Academic LoadStudents must register for 12 or more credit hours to be consideredfull-time.Nostudentwillbeallowedtoregisterfor more than 18 credit hours without approval from the Registrar.

Advanced Placement Credit Inorderforadvancedcredittobeconsidered,studentsmustprovideinformationandwrittendocumentationsettingforththeeducationorqualificationstheybelievequalifythem for advanced credit.

TRANSFER CREDITTransfer Credit from Other InstitutionsAlbanyTechnicalCollegerecognizespreviouspostsecondarycourseworkbyacceptingcreditearnedfromotherregionallyornationallyaccreditedinstitutions.Additionally,transfercredit may be awarded for military training or corporate courses where appropriate. There is no charge for transfer credit.

Criteria for transfer credit:1. Thecourseisessentiallythesameincontentasthe

course(s)atAlbanyTechnicalCollege.2. Thecoursewascompletedwithagradeof“C”orbetter.3. Anofficialtranscriptisonfileinthestudent’sadmission

filefromallpostsecondaryinstitutionsattended.4. Occupationallyrelatedcourseworkhasbeenevaluated

and approved for transfer credit by the appropriate programdeanandinstructor,whenrequestedbytheRegistrar.

5. Occupationally-specificcoursesweretakenfewerthan10 years prior to admissions.

6. ContinuingEducationUnits(CEU),remedial,andstudyskillscoursesarenotacceptedfortransfer.

Thereisnotimelimitontransferabilityofgeneraleducationcourses.GeneraleducationcoursesearnedattheDoctorate,Master’s,BachelorofArts,BachelorofScience,AssociateofArts,andAssociateofSciencelevelsfromanyregionallyornationallyaccreditedinstitutionwillmeetthegeneraleducationcorerequirementsofanyassociate,diploma,orcertificateprogramofferedatAlbanyTechnicalCollege.

Gradepointsarenotassignedtotransfercredit.Shouldastudentreceiveadvancedstandingthroughtransfercredit,the student will be required to complete at least 25% of the requiredcurriculumforgraduationfromAlbanyTechnicalCollege.

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single course at Albany Technical College. Credit may be transferred in an amount equal to the corresponding Albany TechnicalCollegecourse(s)whentheevaluationyieldsasufficientdegreeofcomparabilityincontent,nature,andintensitybetweenthecombinationofthetransferinstitution’scoursesandthecorrespondingcoursesatAlbany Technical College.

Coursestobeconsideredfortransfercreditinthepracticalnursing program from colleges external to the Technical CollegeSystemofGeorgiamustbereviewedandapprovedbythechairpersonofthepracticalnursingprogram.

Credit is awarded once for a completed class. Once the evaluationiscomplete,thestudenthasaccesstothisinformationviatheirBannerwebaccount.

Transfercreditforcoursestakenatnon-accreditedpostsecondaryinstitutionsmaybeawardedifthecoursemeets the criteria for transfer credit and the student earns a scoreof80%orhigheronacourseexemptionexam.

Credit for military service colleges is awarded according totheServiceMembersOpportunityCollegeGuide(SOCGuide)recommendations.

AstudentseekingtransferstatusintothePracticalNursingprogram while enrolled in a nursing program at another College must:1. HaveanoverallGPAof2.5.2. CompletethePracticalNursingTransferStatusForm

prior to 30 days before the start of the semester.3. MaintainaGPAof2.7ineachterm.4. Failureinoneormorecoursemayresultintermination

in subsequent semesters.5. Students who are terminated will be eligible for

readmissiontothePracticalNursingprogramafterfive(5)years.

AstudentseekingtransferstatusintothePracticalNursingprogram while enrolled in a nursing program from another CollegewithanoverallGPAoflessthan2.5willnotbeeligible to enroll as a transfer student.

Appeal of Transferability of Course EquivalenciesStudentswhowishtoappealtheevaluationoftransfercreditmaydosothroughtheOfficeoftheVicePresidentofStudentAffairsandEnrollmentManagement.Whenmakinganappeal,studentsmustbepreparedtoprovidesupportingdocumentation(e.g.,coursesyllabus,coursedescription,transferinstitution’scatalog).

Transient CreditAlbanyTechnicalCollegestudentsdesiringtotakeacourseorcoursesfromanotheraccreditedinstitutionmusthaveprior approval from the Albany Technical College registrar and meet the following requirements:1. Be in good academic standing.2. Be program-ready/college level.

3. Completed two terms of academic history at Albany TechnicalCollege,withaminimum2.0gradepointaverage

4. CompletedCOMP1000withagradeof“C”orbetter5. Meet all pre-requisite requirements for which transient

credit is sought.

Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoapplytotheinstitutiontheywishtoattendasatransientstudentandhaveanofficialdocumentsenttoAlbanyTechnicalCollegeattheend of the term in order for the grade to be issued as a transfergrade.Onlygradesof“C”orbetterareacceptedas transfer grades. If transient status is not approved at the hostcollege,courseswillnotbeeligiblefortransfertoanAlbany Technical College program of study.

Credit Earned at Foreign InstitutionsThe foreign government or state governmental agency ofaforeigncountrymustbeformallyrecognizedasaneducationalinstitutionofferingpost-secondaryinstructionleading toward a degree or diploma comparable to that offeredatAlbanyTechnicalCollege.Transfercreditsorcompleteddegreesfromforeigninstitutionsareevaluatedonacase-by-casebasiswithevaluationfroman independent source. Please see Admissions Director foralistofeligibleNACES®serviceproviders.Transferstudentsfromforeigninstitutionsmustprovidecoursedescriptions,alongwithanofficialtranscriptevaluationand/ortranslation.

International StudentsItisthepolicyoftheTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgiathatVisastatusisnotaconditionforadmissionstotechnicalcolleges;however,prospectivestudentsmustmeetthestate approved admissions requirements as outlined for all students.WhileVisastatusisnotaconditionforadmission;itiscriticalinformationthatmustbecollectedforeffectivestudentadvisementandtuitionandfeeassessmentpurposes.

The President of Albany Technical College has the authority to determine if the College will issue I-20s. If the President electstoissueI-20s,theCollegemustfirstobtainapprovalfromTheDepartmentofHomelandSecurity/CitizenshipandImmigrationServices(CIS).ATCshalladheretothepoliciesand procedures as outlined by CIS for the issuance of I-20s. The President of ATC shall have the authority to waive out-of-countrytuitionrates(fourtimesthatpaidbyaresidentofGeorgia)forstudentswhoarenotcitizensoftheUnitedStatesifsuchwaiversdonotexceedtwopercent(2%)ofthetechnicalcollege'sfull-timeenrollment.Thiswaiverallowsthestudenttopayout-of-statetuitionratesbutdoesnotqualify the student for HOPE. Waivers of out-of-country tuitionratesarenotavailabletoundocumentedimmigrants.Undocumented immigrants shall be charged out-of-state tuition(twicethatpaidbyaresidentofGeorgia)asper8USC§1623.


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Exemption Credit Instructionaldepartments,onanoptionalbasis,mayestablish approved exams to be administered by the Special PopulationsCoordinatorforcreditexemptionpurposes.Studentswithpriormilitarytraining,documentedprioreducationand/orworkexperiencemaytakeacourseexemptiontestbeforeregisteringforacourse.ThestudentmustobtainarequestforexemptiontestingfromtheSpecialPopulationsCoordinatorandpayatestadministrationfeebased on the cost per credit hour.

Whenastudentpassesacourseexemptiontest,itisreported to the registrar for entry on the student’s permanent academic record showing the course number andtitle.Credithoursareawarded,butnogradeisgiven.Nomoneyisrefundediftheexamisnotpassed,andstudentsmayonlytakeacourseexemptiontestonce.Exemptiontestingisscheduledasneededonanindividualbasis.Thefollowingrulesgovernexemptiontests:Thefollowingrulesgovernexemptiontests:1. Astudentcannottakeanexemptiontestforaclassif

he/she is currently registered for that class.2. A student cannot withdraw from a course and sign up

totakeanexemptionexam.3. Astudentcannottakeanexemptionexamfora

course in which a grade has been earned or has been previouslyattempted.

4. Allexemptiontestsmustbetakenpriortothefirstdayof class for the planned term of entry.

5. A student cannot exempt more than 18 credit hours per term without approval of the Vice President for AcademicAffairs.

6. Ifagivencoursehasaprerequisitecourserequirement,theprerequisitemustbesatisfiedbyeitherexemptionorsuccessfulcompletionofthecoursebeforeexemptionmaybeattempted.

7. Theminimumpassrateforanexemptionexaminationis 80%.

8. Nograde,gradepointsorcredithoursareassignedtoexemptedexaminationcredit.AgradeofEXwillbeenteredonthepermanentrecordiftheexemptionexam is completed successfully.

9. Anystudentreceivingexemptioncreditthroughexamination,transfercredit,ortransientcreditmuststillcompleteatleast25%ofthecredithoursoftherequiredcurriculumforgraduationatAlbanyTechnicalCollege.

10. Studentsareresponsibleforthecostoftheexemptionexams;financialaidisnotavailableforexemptionexams.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)AlbanyTechnicalCollegerecognizesthatindividualscandevelop mastery of course competencies through non-traditionaleducationalenvironmentssuchas:employment,militaryandcorporatetraining,professionalcertifications,noncreditcourses,andotherlifeexperiences.Theterm"priorlearning"isutilizedtodescribethesemethodsof

learning. ATC accepts credit for prior learning when the equivalency is validated by academically sound and rigorous assessment. Credit will be awarded only for demonstrable college level learning,andnotforexperience.Theburdenofprooflieswiththestudenttodemonstratethroughtestingorappropriatedocumentation,suchastranscriptsandcertificates,submittedtodesignatedCollegeauthorities,thatthelearningmeetsspecificlearningobjectivesandstandards set forth in course syllabi and programs approved byrelatedaccreditingbodies.PriorLearningmayhavebeenrequiredforprofessionalcompetence;isreasonablycurrent(somelearningistimesensitive);iscomparabletocoursesofferedincollegesoruniversities;impliesaconceptual(theoretical)andpracticalunderstandingofthecourse(s). Any credits awarded through PLA must be in accordance withtheStandardsofTheSouthernAssociationofCollegesand Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC Standard 3.4.4)andpoliciesandguidelinesoftheTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia. ContactthePriorLearningAssessmentCoordinatorat(229)430-3342,ortheVicePresidentofAcademicAffairsat(229)430-3518,formoreinformation.

Student requirements for PLA:1.StudentsmustbeadmittedasRegulardegree/diplomaseekingstudentstoaTCSGinstitution;2.Studentmustdeclareaprogramofstudy(major);3. Student must consult with program faculty advisor aboutthepossibilityandadvisabilityofseekingcreditforpriorlearning;4. Student must consult with the program faculty advisortoconfirmthatPLAcreditwilldirectlyapplytothecurriculumrequirementsofthedeclaredmajor;5.Studentmustregisterforspecifiedpriorlearningopportunity,payanyrequiredfees,andmeetdefinedlearningobjectives,standards,andscoresforcredittobeawarded;6.Postingofcredittothestudentacademictranscriptwill occur following one semester hour completed at the TCSGinstitutionwhereadmitted;7.Studentmustrecognizethatanychangeofdegree/diploma program will result in review of all transcripted credit,includingPLA.TransferandPLAcreditmustapplydirectlytothecurriculumbeingstudied.AnydeviationmayresultinthelossofcreditobtainedutilizingPLA;8.PLAcreditcannotbeutilizedtofulfillresidencyrequirementsoftheinstitution.TheTCSGrequiresthataminimumoftwenty-fivepercent(25%)ofgraduationrequirementsforaparticularprogramofstudybecompletedattheTechnicalCollegegrantingtheaward.ContacttheRegistrarforspecificprogramresidencyrequirements.9. PLA credit cannot be used for courses where accreditationorcollegepoliciesprohibititsuse;10.PLAcreditcannotduplicatecreditforothercourses;

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11.TransferabilityofPLAtoanotherinstitutioncannotbeguaranteed;12.Intheeventofanappeal,studentmustfollowpostedappealprocess.RecommendationsandscoringbyACE,CLEP,andotherexternalbodiesareundertheauspicesoftheevaluationbodyandcannotbeappealedat the college level.

Program Transfer CreditProgram transfer students who transfer from one program toanotherprogramwithintheinstitutionwillbegivenfullcreditforallcoursescommontobothprograms,providedtheoccupationalclasseswerecompletedwithinthepast10 years. The procedure for a transfer to another program isasfollows:StudentmustfilloutandcompleteallstepsontheChangeofProgramform,availableintheTestingCenterlocatedintheKirklandBuilding,Room127.Thestudent must meet all admissions requirements for the new program.TheChangeofProgramFormmustbesubmittedthroughtheRegistrar’sOfficeforthechangetobeofficial.l.

Transfer Credit For Degree – Prior to COC CredentialsThispolicyaddressesrequestfromformerstudents,whohave earned diploma awards prior to January 2005 that wouldliketocontinuewithassociatedegreeprogramswithoutrepeatingoccupationalclasseshe/shehaspassedsatisfactorilypriortoJanuary2005.Courseworkaddedtothecurriculumsincegraduationfromtheirprogramwouldnot be exempt.

1. If a former student completed a diploma program priortoJanuary2005,he/shewouldbeeligibletotakeacomprehensive exam. A score of 80 is required for passing thisexam.(Thisisthesamescorerequiredforexemptionofcoursework.)The10-yearrulecontinuestoapplyforalloccupationalclasses.Studentsmusthavecompletedtheoccupationalclasseswithinthelast10yearstobeeligible for this opportunity. This comprehensive exit exam eligibilitybecameeffectiveSummer2007.(200801)

2.StudentswhocompletedpriortoJanuary2005,andarelicensedbythestateorholdnationalcertificationintheirfield,wouldbeexemptfromthiscomprehensiveexam provided they supply a copy of their current license orcertification.Fornationalcertification,thiswouldinclude,butnotbelimitedto,RadiologicTechnology,DentalAssisting,MedicalAssisting,SurgicalTechnology,EmergencyMedicalTechnician,andParamedicine.ThisexemptionbecameeffectiveSummer2007.(200801).

StudentsfromotherTCSGinstitutionswouldalsobeeligible,providedtheysupplyanofficialtranscriptandmeetthesame requirements as Albany Technical College graduates.

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMSThrough the “NEW Move On When Ready” program High Schoolstudentshaveseveraloptionstogettingajumpstart on their college career at Albany Technical College

whilestillinhighschool.ContactourATCSecondaryInitiativesCoordinatorat229-430-1972,orvisittheHigh School Students webpage at www.albanytech.edu/highschoolstudentsformoreinformation.

ArticulationStudentstakecoursesatthehighschoolthatarepartofanarticulationagreementbetweenthehighschoolandthetechnicalcollege.ThestudentthentakesavalidationtestatAlbanyTechnicalCollege.Ifthestudentmakesa70orbetteronthetestandenrollsatAlbanyTechnicalCollege,theywillreceive credit for that class on their ATC transcript.

Dual EnrollmentStudents who are juniors or seniors in a high school program inapublic,privateorhomeschoolsettingmayenrollinacertificateordiplomaprogram.ThestudentmustpresentanAlbanyTechnicalCollegeAdmissionsApplicationforHighSchoolstudents,signedbytheappropriatehighschoolofficial.CoursestakenmustappearontheStateDualMatrix.These classes are either taught on the high school campus orontheATCcampus.Apercentageoftuitionmaybepaidthrough the HOPE grant depending on eligibility. Students will receive credit at their high school and at Albany Technical College.

Move On When Ready (MOWR)Throughthe“NEWMoveOnWhenReady”program,highschoolstudentshavetheoptionofgettingajumpstartontheircollegecareeratAlbanyTechnicalCollege(ATC)whilestillinhighschool.EligiblehighschoolstudentsmayenrollinATC prgrams of study while in high school. Dual credit can be earned from a wide range of courses and programs. Eligible high school students must be approved by the high school counselor. The high school student must complete and submitanATCHighSchoolStudentAdmissionsApplication,signedbytheappropriatehighschoolofficial.Also,anonlineMOWRApplicationmustbecompleted.ThehighschoolstudentmustcompletetheMOWRApplicationandsubmitittothehighschoolcounselorforapproval.CoursestakenmustappearintheMOWRDirectory.Thestudentcantakeup to 15 ATC credit hours per semester. MOWR will cover tuition.Studentswillreceivecreditattheirhighschoolandat Albany Technical College.

Accel ProgramStudentmustbeahighschoolstudentseekingahighschooldiplomafromapublicorprivatesecondaryeducationalinstitution,includingunaccreditedhomestudyorhomeschoolprogram.ThestudentmustfillouttheonlineapplicationforACCELfoundatwww.gacollege411.organd then have their high school counselor complete the applicationonline.StudentwillbeenrolledinAssociatesdegree core classes. Students that meet the requirements tobeeligibleforAccelreceiveanawardthatcoverstuition.Studentsattendingprivatecollegesoruniversitiesreceiveanamount based on the number of hours of enrollment. Credit will be earned at the high school and the technical college.


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Joint EnrollmentJointenrolledstudentsmaytakecertificate,diploma,ordegree courses at Albany Technical College. They may enroll in any ATC courses. The student will receive credit at ATC only.ContactourATCSecondaryInitiativesCoordinatorat229-430-1972.

SASET PROJECTThe Students Achieving Success in Engineering Technology (SASET)ProjectisaninitiativetoincreasethenumberofstudentsgoingintothefieldofEngineeringTechnology.Albany Technical College received a 2.4 million dollar grantfromtheDepartmentofEducationtoprovideacademic and monetary resources to assist students towardstheirsuccessincompletingoneofthecollege’sfiveEngineeringTechnologyprograms.TheprogramsconsistofElectromechanicalEngineeringTechnology,TelecommunicationsEngineeringTechnology,CivilEngineeringTechnology,DraftingTechnology,andElectronics Technology. The project is in place for anyone expressing an interest in Engineering. High school juniors andseniorsmayparticipateintheSASETProjectbywayofthecollege’sJointEnrollmentprogram,whichenablesthemtotakeintroductoryEngineeringcourses,andbeginningMathcoursesatnochargetothestudent.Participationinthe program provides an opportunity for students to qualify forscholarshipmonies,receivepeertutoring,academiccounseling,beapartoftheproject’sSummerEnrichmentRoboticsprogram,andmuchmore.StudentsinterestedintheSASETprojectmustsubmitaSASETapplicationtothedepartment,andprovidethenecessarydocuments,whichcanbeobtainedbycontactingtheSASETOfficeat229.430.2882 or accessing the college’s website.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Student Fees for Georgia ResidentsAnon-refundableAdmissionsApplicationfeeof$22.50mustaccompanythefirstapplication.Twelve(12)ormorecredithourswillbeconsideredfull-time.Tuitionandfeesforfull-timestudentstaking15ormorecredithoursareasfollows:

Fees: Effective Fall Semester 2015 (201612)Tuition(15ormorecredithours) $1335.00StudentActivityFee 24.00RegistrationFee 50.00Technology Fee (dual/joint enrolled students are exempt) 105.00 Student accident insurance 4.00Athleticfee 23.00Instructionalfee 50.00TotalTuitionandFees–FullTimestudent $1591.00* Late Registration Fee if applicable $45.00

Fewerthan12credithoursareconsideredpart-time;feesforpart-timeenrollmentareasfollows:Tuitionpercredithour $89.00StudentActivityFee 24.00

RegistrationFee 50.00Technology Fee (dual/joint enrolled exempt) 105.00Student accident insurance 4.00Athleticfee 23.00Instructionalfee 50.00* Late Registration Fee if applicable $45.00

Stand-aloneTechnicalCertificatesofCredits(TCCs)are$89percredithour,withtheexceptionofCommercialTruckDriving(CTD)whichis$132percredithour(subjecttochangewithoutnotice).

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM - RETEST Fee PolicyAfeeof$5.00perpartforretestoftheCOMPASScollegeentranceexamwillbechargedtostudents.Theinitialbatteryoftestsiscoveredinthe$22.50AdmissionsApplicationfee;however,aretestisrequiredif:• Thescoresareoverfiveyearsoldandthestudentdid

notcompleteanEnglishandMathcourserequirement;• The student is entering an Associate Degree program

and does not have required minimum scores from a priortest;

• The student is entering a diploma program that requires higher minimum entrance scores

ASSET and COMPASS scores are accepted from other accreditedinstitutionsprovidedthescoresarenomorethanfive(5)yearsold.

Out-of-State FeesStudentswhoresideoutsidethestateofGeorgiawillpaytuitiontwicethatchargedGeorgiaresidents.AlabamaresidentsofthosecountiescontiguoustotheAlbanyTechnicalCollegeservicedeliveryarea(BarbourCounty,HenryCounty,andHoustonCounty)areexemptfrompayingout-of-statetuitionfeesandwillbeassessedthesametuitionandfeesasresidentsofGeorgia.Out-of-stateresidents do not qualify for HOPE.

Tuition and Fees for Senior CitizensResidentsofGeorgiawhoare62yearsofageoroldermayrequestawaiveroftuition.Thispolicyappliestoregularandinstitutionalcreditcoursesonly.Itdoesnotapplytocontinuouscareerlearningcourses,non-creditcourses,orseminars.Iftuitioniswaivedunderthispolicy,admissionwillbegrantedonaspace-availablebasis.Seniorcitizensmustmeetallotheradmissionrequirementsasspecified.Proofofagemustbepresentedatregistrationtoreceiveawaiver.

Payment of Fees and ChargesFeesandchargesmaybepaidbycash,check,creditcard(VISA,MasterCard,orAmericanExpress),moneyorder,orthroughfinancialaidprocedures.Paymentisexpectedatthetimeofregistration.CheckscannotbeacceptedforpaymentwithoutproperphotoidentificationofthestudentorfromthosestudentswhohavefinancialobligationstotheCollege.Afeeof$30.00willapplytoanyreturnedcheck.

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MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND EXPENSESBooksEachstudentisrequiredtopurchasebooksneededfortheirrespectivecourse.Costswillvary.Thecostofbookscanbeviewedbygoingtowww.albanytech.eduandselectingbookstore.Clickontheareathatsays“buyyourbooksonline” and you will be forwarded to the screen that will allowyoutoviewandpricethebooksforthecoursesthatyou are registered.

ToolsInmanytrainingprograms,studentsarerequiredtopurchasebasictoolsessentialtotheoccupationalfieldforwhich they are training.

UniformsUniformsarerequiredforstudentsinhealthprograms,earlychildhoodcareandeducation,andincosmetology.Additionalprogramsmayrequireauniform.Instructorswillprovide details.

Financial Obligations to ATCFailuretomeetfinancialobligationstoATCmayresultinthestudent'sdismissalwithnocreditfortheterm.Additionally,suchstudentsmaybedeniedenrollmentinsubsequentterms.ATCwillwithholdcopiesofeducationalrecords of students who have outstanding debts to the College. Students with outstanding debts are not allowed toparticipateinanyATCfunctions,suchasthegraduationceremony.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEFinancial assistance is available to help eligible students pay fortheireducationalexpensesatAlbanyTechnicalCollege.OnlyU.S.citizensanddocumentedimmigrants(eligiblenon-citizens)canreceivefinancialaid.FinancialAidAdvisorswillhelpqualifiedstudentsapplyfortheappropriatefinancialaidprogram.Applicationforaidmustbecompletedeachacademicyear,whichbeginseachfallsemesterandendswiththesummersemester.Allapplicationsmustbecompletedandprocessedbytheendofthetermyouattend(summersemesterdeadlineisJune30th.)

Theprioritydeadlinetoapplyforfinancialassistanceis: Fall semester Spring semester Summer semester July 1 December 1 May 1

The deadline to apply and submit all required documents is June 30th of that academic year.

StudentsmaygetthenecessaryformsforfinancialaidintheFinancialAidOffice,[email protected],or they may be downloaded from the Financial Aid web page,locatedatwww.albanytech.edu.Ifstudentshaveanyquestions,theymaycall,email,faxorcomebytheoffice.

Phone:229-430-3500,Email:[email protected]:1704S.SlappeyBlvd.,AlbanyGA31701

StudentRights&Responsibilities

Student Rights Asastudent,youhavetherighttoknow:• Whatfinancialaidprogramsareavailableandhowyou

can qualify for them.• Thedeadlinesforsubmittingapplicationsforeachof

thefinancialaidprograms.• Howfinancialneedwasdeterminedandwhatitems

were considered in your budget. • Howmuchofyourfinancialneed,asdeterminedby

AlbanyTechnicalCollege,hasbeenmet.• Whatportionoftheaidreceivedisaloanandwhat

portionisagrant.• Theamountofthemonthlyloanpaymentandwhenthe

repayment must start. • TheCollege’spoliciesconcerningrequiredattendance,

enrollment,andacademicstanding.• HowAlbanyTechnicalCollegedetermineswhether

youaremakingsatisfactoryprogress,whathappensifrequirementsarenotmet,andhoweligibilitymaybere-established.

• HowAlbanyTechnicalCollegedistributesstudentfinancialaid.

• Howandwhenfinancialaidwillbedisbursed.• Estimatedcostforschoolandtextbookinformation.• Namesofaccreditingorganizations.• Thecostofattendance.• HowAlbanyTechnicalCollegeprovidespurchase

requiredbooksandsuppliesbytheseventhday.• Therefund/repaymentpolicy.• Howandwhenyouwillbepaid.• Whatservicesareavailabletothedisabledand

veterans. • Graduationand/ortransfer-out-rateforstudentathletes

andthegeneralstudentpopulation.• Athleticparticipationrateandfinancialsupportdatafor

intercollegiateathletics.• Drugandalcoholabusepreventioninformation.• Campussecurityannualreport.• PrivacyrightsasprescribedbytheFamilyEducation

RightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA).• Penaltiesandinstitutionalpoliciesoncopyright

infringement.• Disclosureinformationongainfulemployment

programs.• Campuscrimeandsafetyinformation.

StudentResponsibilities Asastudent,youhavetheresponsibilityto:• Completeallformsaccuratelyandtruthfully.• Submitallrequireddocumentsontime.• Payspecialattentiontoandaccuratelycompleteyour

applicationforstudentfinancialaid.• Readandunderstandalldocumentsandformsthat

mustbesignedandkeepcopiesofthem.• Acceptresponsibilityforallagreementsthatyousign.• NotifyAlbanyTechnicalCollegeandthelenderofany

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procedures. • Performinasatisfactorymannertheworkthatis

agreeduponinacceptingawork-studyjob.• Knowandcomplywiththedeadlineforapplication.• NotifytheFinancialAidOfficeuponnotificationthat

youwillreceiveadditionalfundsfromsourcesoutsideouroffice.

Applying for Financial Aid AssistanceAll students must complete and have processed a Free ApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA),everyyearbeforewecanofferfederalandstatefinancialaid.TheFAFSA is good for only 1 academic year (Fall semester – Summersemester).Applicationsmustbecompletedandprocessedbytheendofthesemesteryouattend(summersemester must be completed by June 30th).Studentsmustalso list our school code 005601 on the FAFSA. The FAFSA mustbecompletedat(www.FAFSA.ed.gov)inorderforustoobtaintheirfinancialaiddata.DeadlinedatesforhavingacompleteapplicationonfileareJuly1(FallSemesterandAcademicYear),December1(SpringSemester),andMay1(SummerSemester).WhencompletingtheFAFSA,itisstronglyencouragedthatstudents and parents use the IRS Data retrieval Tool. This optionwillallowstudentstoimportfederaltaxinformationfromtheIRStocompletetheirapplication.OnceAlbanyTechnicalCollegereceivestheresultsofyourFAFSA,an email will be sent to your campus and FAFSA email addresses.

Some students will be required to complete the process of Verification.VerificationistheprocessinwhichtheFinancialAidOfficemustverifythattheinformationontheFAFSAisaccurate.IfyouareselectedforVerification,youmustcompletetheVerificationprocessbeforeanyawardswillbefinalized.TheFinancialAidOfficewillcontactyoubyemailifanyadditionaldocumentsareneededtocompleteyourfile.TheFinancialAidOfficewillsubmitanyandallchangesrequiredasaresultofVerification.Whenyousubmitanydocumentstotheoffice,pleasemakesurethatyournameand student ID number is included on all documents. StudentsmaycheckBannerStudentWebtodownloadformsandcheckthestatusofrequireddocuments.

IfyourFAFSAisselectedforverificationandyoudidnotusetheIRSDataRetrievalTool,youwillneedtosubmitanIRS Federal Tax Return transcript. An email will be sent to youlistingtheadditionaldocumentsthatareneeded.TheIRS Federal Tax Return transcript can be required at the IRS Office,byphoneat1-800-829-1040,oronlineatwww.irs.gov/transcript.Whencompletingtherequest,theaddressused on the request must match the address on the tax return,evenifthataddressdoesnotmatchwithFAFSA.

Pleasecheckourwebpageathttp://www.albanytech.edu,clickonStudents,thenclickonFinancialAid,forthemostcurrentinformation.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMSTobeeligibleforfinancialaidassistance,youmust:

• CompletetheFAFSA;• BeaU.S.citizenoraneligiblenon-citizen;• Be enrolled in a diploma or associate degree

program;• MaintainSatisfactoryacademicprogress;• Notbeindefaultofafederaleducationalloanor

owearefundonanfederal/stateeducationalgrant;

• Meetotherregulationsasnoted.• HaveahighschooldiplomaorGED.

Federal Pell Grant TheFederalPellGrantisbasedontheExpectedFamilyContribution(EFC),whichiscalculatedbytheDepartmentofEducationbasedontheinformationlistedontheFAFSAform,thenumberofcredithourspersemesterandyourcostofattendance.Ifyouareenrolledforlessthan12credithours,thePellawardiscalculatedasfollows:

Credit Hours Pell Award Calculation9 - 11 hours 75% Pell semester award6 - 8 hours 50% Pell semester award

5 or less hours 25% Pell semester awardFederalPellGrantfundsarenotavailableforcertificate,specialadmit,transient,non-degree,learningsupportandhigh school students. This grant is also limited to 12 full-timesemesters.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) TheFederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrantisawardedbasedonyourEFCnumber,whenyouapply,yourfinancialneedandfundsavailable.FSEOGfundsarenotavailableforcertificate,specialadmit,transient,non-degree,learningsupportandhighschoolstudents.StudentswiththelowestEFCnumbersreceivepriority.FSEOGawardsrangefrom$100to$1,000ayear.

Federal Work-Study Program Thisprogramprovidespart-timejobsforstudentswithfinancialneed.Studentsarepaid$8.00anhourandarelimitedto20hoursaweek.Studentsmustfirstworkinorderto get paid.

Georgia Hope Grant ThisisastategrantfundedbytheGeorgiaLottery.TheHOPEGrantcoverssometuition(certificateand/ordiploma).RecipientsmustberesidentsofGeorgia.Studentsmusthavea2.0GPAat30hoursand60paidsemesterhourstomaintainHOPEGrant.StudentscanonlyregaintheHOPEGrantonetime.TheHopeGrantislimitedtoonly63credithours.TheHopeGrantwillpayforlearningsupportcoursesasarequirementforthecompletionofadiplomaorcertificateprogram;however,thehourswillbecountedtoward the 63 Hope credit hour limit.

Georgia'sZellMillerGrantisavailabletoGeorgiaresidents

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whoareworkingtowardsacertificateordiplomaataTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia(TCSG)orUniversitySystemofGeorgia(USG)institution.Aminimum3.5cumulativepostsecondaryGPA,attheendofeachterm,isrequired in order to maintain eligibility. Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree are ineligible for the Zell Miller Grant.LikeHOPEgranttheZellMillerGranthada63paidgrant hour cap.

Georgia Hope Scholarship ThisscholarshipisfundedbytheGeorgiaLottery.TheHOPEScholarshipcoverssometuitionforstudentsseekinga degree at a technical college or university. The student must be a 1993 or later high school graduate with a 3.0 gradepointaverage(GPA)inacollegepreparatorytrackora3.2GPAinatechnicalcurriculumtracktobeeligibleforthe HOPE Scholarship. Students become ineligible for HOPE scholarshipsevenyearsafterthedatetheygraduatedhighschoolorequivalent.Activedutymilitaryservicetimedoesnot count against the seven-year period.

Anon-traditionalstudentmayqualifyfortheHOPEscholarshipaftercompleting30credithourstowardstheirdegreeandmaintaina3.0GPA.GPAsarerecalculatedat30,60and90semesterhours,atwhichtimethestudentmustmaintaina3.0GPAtoretaintheHOPEScholarship.Thescholarshipislimitedto127combineHopeGrant/Scholarship credit hours. Students can only regain the HOPEscholarshiponetime.ThestudentmustbeaGeorgiaresident. This scholarship does not pay for learning support classes.

Georgia Hope GED®

StudentswhoearnaGED®onorafterJuly1,1993,receivea$500voucherthatcanbeappliedtowardthecostofeducation.StudentsmustmeetHOPEresidencyrequirements to redeem the voucher.

Zell Miller ScholarshipThisscholarshipisfundedbytheGeorgialottery.TheZellMillerScholarshipcovers100%oftuitionforstudentswhoaretheValedictorianorSalutatorianfortheirgraduatingclass;orreceivedascoreofatleast1,200combinedcriticalreadingscoreandmathscoreonasingleadministrationofthe SAT or an ACT composite scale score of at least 26 and graduated from high school with at least a 3.7 calculated GPA.Studentsmustbeenrolledinadegreeprogram.Studentsmusthavea3.3GPAatallcheckpoints(30,60and90semesterhours),attheendofspringandattheendof3parttimetermsforbeginningstudents.Studentswholoseeligibility may regain the scholarship once. Students who loseeligibilityfortheZellMillerScholarshipmaycontinueto receive the HOPE scholarship if they are eligible. Degree classestakenatanypost-secondaryinstitutionarecountedintheGPAcalculation.Fundsaredisbursedtothestudentsaccountduringthefirstweekoftheterm.

Student LoansLoansaremoneyborrowedthatmustberepaid,with

interest. Eligible students must be enrolled at least 6 credit hours to receive a federal loan. A student must sign a promissorynote,andcompleteentrance/exitcounseling.PleaserefertotheFederalStudentGuidedetailinformation.

Federal Direct Stafford Student Loans

Theseloansarebackedbythefederalgovernment.Creditchecksarenotrequired.Anoriginationfeeof1%ischargedbytheU.S.DepartmentofEducationandispaidfromtheloandisbursement.TherearetwotypesofStaffordLoans:subsidizedandunsubsidized.StudentsmusthaveafinancialneedtoreceiveasubsidizedStaffordLoan.TheU.S.DepartmentofEducationwillpaytheinterestonasubsidizedStaffordLoanduringcertainenrollmentperiods.Currentlyallfederalsubsidizedstudentloanundergradshaveafixedinterestrateof4.66%.Theinterestrateissubject to change.

Federalunsubsidizedloanswillchargeinterestwhileinschool. The interest can either be paid or applied to the principle.Currently,unsubsidizedloanshaveafixedinterestrate of 4.66%. The interest rate is subject to change.

FederalStaffordLoanshaveyearlylimits.Thelimitsare:

Dependent Undergraduates

Freshmen $3,500*plusanadditional$2,000unsubsidized

Sophomores $4,500*plusanadditional$2,000unsubsidized

Maximum Limit $31,000*whichnomorethan$23,000canbesubsidized

Independent Undergraduates

Freshmen $9,500*(nottoexceed$3,500subsidizedperyear)

Sophomores $10,500*(nottoexceed$4,500subsidizedperyear)

Maximum Limit $57,500*whichnomorethan$23,000canbesubsidized

All students are required to complete a promissory note and entrance counseling. Please borrow responsibly.

The Federal Student loan is awarded during our awarding process.Loansareawardedbasedonneed,aftergrantsandscholarshipsareawarded.Ifawarded,studentswillhavetheoptiontoaccept,adjustordeclinethefederalstudentloanon Banner Student Web.

Other Available Aid

New Connections to Work:ParticipantsmustbeTANFrecipientsandbereferredbytheDepartment of Family and Children Services to be eligible forthisprogram.Somefinancialaidmaybeavailabletoqualifiedstudentswhohaveenteredschoolorwillbeentering school. This program is administered by the New ConnectionstoWorkcoordinator.Formoreinformation


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Georgia Fatherhood Program:ParticipantsarereferredthroughtheChildSupportEnforcementagency;pleasecall229-430-3565formoreinformation.

Rehabilitation Services:Providesassistancetoqualifiedstudentswithphysical,mentaland/oremotionaldisabilities.ApplicationismadethroughthelocalofficeofRehabilitationServices,andassistance on-campus is provided through the coordinator of disabled student services.

Social Security Benefits:ForinformationconcerningSocialSecuritypaymentswhileattendingAlbanyTech,theapplicantshouldcontactthelocalSocialSecurityOffice.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF):Students receiving TANF should contact their case manager at the area Department of Family and Children Services toseeiftheyqualifyforanychildcare/transportationassistance.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA):A federally funded program locally operated by the SouthwestGeorgiaWorkforceInvestmentBoard,designedtomobilizeandintegratepublicandprivatepartnerstoeducate,train,andplaceindividualswiththenecessaryskillsandresourcesinjobstofulfillemployerneeds.Eligibleandsuitableparticipantscanbeprovideassistancewithoccupationalskillstrainingandsupportiveserviceswhileattendingtraining.TheSouthwestGeorgiaWorkforceInvestment Board can provide services to residents of thefollowingcounties:Baker,Calhoun,Colquitt,Decatur,Dougherty,Early,Grady,Lee,Miller,Mitchell,Seminole,Terrell,Thomas,andWorth.Pleasecall229-430-5010.StudentsinRandolphandClaycountiespleasecontactLowerChattahoocheeLocalWorkforceInvestmentAreaat706-225-3812formoreinformation.StudentsinCrisp,Dooly,Macon,Marion,Schley,Sumter,TaylorandWebstercountiespleasecontactSandhyaMuljibhaiat229-931-5101formoreinformation.

Bright from the Start/BFTS (Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning):BFTSprovidesfinancialhelpthroughits“SCHOLARSHIPS”program.“SCHOLARSHIPS”isforchildcarestaffandfamilydaycarehomeproviderswhoworkinlicensedcentersorregisteredhomes.Anindividualpreparingforworkthatisinterestedinworkinginachildcareprogram,butnotyetemployed,doesnotqualifyforthisfinancialassistance.“SCHOLARSHIPS”considerswages,position,hoursofemployment,lengthofemployment,andworksettingindeterminingeligibilityforthisfinancialassistance.SCHOLARSHIPSpays,directlytotheinstitution,80%offees not covered by HOPE or PELL if enrolled in a public two-orfour-yearinstitutioninanearlychildhoodcareandeducationprogramofstudy.Itdoesnotcovercoursework

offeredthroughContinuingEducation—onlyacademic,credit-bearingcourseworkiscovered.Atprivateinstitutions,SCHOLARSHIPSawardsupto$1800persemesterafterHOPEand PELL have been applied.

ManyteachersmaynotneedtuitionassistancebutSCHOLARSHIPSalsoprovidesacashstipendof$200,directlytotheteachereachsemesteror$150eachquarterthathe/she is enrolled in an eligible program. The student receives thestipendregardlessoftheirfinancialaidstatus.Finally,thereisaone-timeCDA(anationalcredential)assessmentfee scholarship available through this program. For all yourquestionsregarding“SCHOLARSHIPS”pleasecallCareSolutionsdirectlyat1-800-227-3410totalkwiththeirtrainedstaff.

FINANCIAL AID FUND DISBURSEMENTSDisbursement of AidFinancialaidfundsmustbeusedfirsttopaycollegetuitionandfeesandthenotherinstitutionaleducationalexpenses(books,etc.).Onceyouhaveregistered,yourcollege Statement of Account will be available. Your onlinestatementwillshowtuition,generalfeesandotherappropriate charges. Financial aid awards will appear as credits.Allfees,includingpenalties,mustbepaidaccordingto the deadline indicated on your Statement of Account. Fundsmusthavebeenreceivedbythecollege,includingoutside scholarships or loans before a disbursement is made.

Conditions for Aid to Disburse: • Yourapplicationforfinancialaidmustbecomplete.

View any missing requirements in the "My RequirementsandEligibility"sectionofFinancialAid on your Banner Student Web.

• YoumustmeetallSatisfactoryAcademicProgressrequirements.YoumaycheckyourfinancialaidSatisfactoryAcademicProgress(SAP)onyourBanner Student Web in the "My Requirements and Eligibility"sectionofFinancialAid.

• Fundsmusthavebeenreceivedbythecollege,including outside scholarships or loans.

• Timing - Funds will not appear on your account before the beginning of the semester. The disbursementprocesswillcontinuedailythroughouttheregistrationperiod.

Financial Aid Eligibility Checks Pleasebeawarethatyoumustfulfillcertaincriteriaofenrollmentstatusandeligibilitytoreceiveyourfinancialaidfunds.Youreligibilityisinitiallycheckedwhenaidispostedto your Statement of Account for the term and is monitored onanongoingbasis.AidwhichwasinitiallycreditedtoyourStatement of Account for which you cease to be eligible willbewithdrawn.Eligibilitychecksincludeincompleteverification,classattendance,enrollmenthours,SAPstatus,

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and being in default or owing a refund to a federal and/orstateeducationalaidprogram.Ifyouareineligibleforanyoftheaidoriginallycreditedtoyouraccount,youwillberesponsibletopay,bythedeadlinedate,thosechargeswhich were covered by that aid on your original Statement of Account.

Payment Process IfyourfinancialaidawardappearsonyourStatementofAccountandallelseremainsthesame,itwillcredittowardyourchargesandanyoverage,acreditbalance,willbedirectedtoyouforothereducationalexpensesincludingpersonaltransportationcost,housing,schoolsupplies,etc.Credit balances (the credits exceed the charges on your account)canbemadeavailabletoyouonyourrefunddebitcard.AdministrativeServicesisresponsibleforthedisbursement of credit balances. Federal law request that theFinancialAidOfficedoesnothandlestudentrefunds(inanyform).

Reductions in Disbursed Aid IftheFinancialAidOfficedeterminesthatyouarenolongereligible to receive aid that has already been disbursed to you,youmaybeaskedtorepayit.Thisisaresultofthecontinuous,ongoingeligibilityandreconciliationchecksthattheFinancialAidOfficeperformsforallaidprogramsto ensure that funds are going only to students eligible to receivethem.Ifnecessary,arecoveryofdisbursedfundsfromyouwilltakeoneofthefollowingforms:

1. TheFinancialAidOfficemayreduceyouraidforthecurrentsemestertomakeyourawardconsistentwithyoureligibilitystatus.Thisreductionwouldtaketheformofareducedcreditplacedonyour account that may increase your personal financialobligationforcollegecharges.(Inrarecircumstances,arecoveryofpriorsemesteraidisnecessary.Inthiscasethereductionwouldtakethe form of a charge placed on your current term accountthatmayincreaseyourpersonalfinancialobligationforcollegecharges.)

2. TheFinancialAidOfficemayreducefuturedisbursementsofaidtomakeyourawardconsistentwithyoureligibilitystatus.Thisreductionmight result in an increase of your personal financialobligationforcollegechargesforthosesemesters.

3. TheFinancialAidOfficemayinitiateachargetobe applied to your account. An increase in your personalfinancialobligationwillincreasetheamount you owe for college charges (or reduce yourcreditbalance).Ifyouhaveinsufficientcreditstocoveryourcharges,youwillreceiveabillfromAdministrativeServicesforthebalancedue.

Ifyouhavequestionsaboutyourfinancialaiddisbursementtoyourstudentaccount,pleasecontactouroffice.If you have questions about a refund check, please contact

Administrative Services.

Withdrawal and Financial Aid Funds

Withdrawal Refund Policy - Tuition & Fees IfastudentofficiallywithdrawsfromtheCollegeduringorbeforethefirst3daysofthesemester,thetotalamountpaidmayberefunded.Afterthefirst3daysofthesemesterno refunds will be made. This schedule begins with the first day of scheduled classes regardless of the actual day of enrollment.

Financial Aid will be adjusted in accordance with federal and stateregulations.

If a student departs from the College without following official Withdrawal procedures, he/she may be subject to payment of 100 percent of the semester charges.

Treatment of Title IV funds when a student withdrawsFinancialaidisawardedtoastudentundertheassumptionthestudentwillcompletetheentireperiodforwhichtheaid was awarded. If a student withdraws before the 60% (as measuredincalendardays)ofthesemester,thestudentmay no longer be eligible for the full disbursement of Title IV aidandotherfinancialaidawarded.IfyoumakeallF’sforasemester and it is determined that you received F’s because ofnon-attendanceyouwillowebackfederalfundsthesameas if you had withdrawn from school. AstudentshouldreporttotheFinancialAidOfficetoreviewthecalculationsofthestudentunearnedaiddueby the school and the unearned aid due by the student to theDepartmentofEducationorotheragencies.AlbanyTechnicalCollegewillattempttonotifythestudentnolaterthan30daysfromtheofficialwithdrawaldatetoreturnitsshareofthestudent'sunearnedaidandthestudenthas45daysfromthenotificationdatetoreturnthatportion.

An entrance and exit interview is required for students that have received federal student loans.

Astudentthathasnotcompletedtheverificationprocessasofthewithdrawaldate,willbeineligibletoreceiveanyfinancialaidcredittotheiraccount.AdditionalTitleIVfundswillendifthestudentfailstorepayhisportionofunearnedTitleIVfundswithinthepropertimeframe.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy and ProceduresTobeeligibletoreceiveStudentFinancialAidfunds,whichincludesfinancialaidfromfederal,stateandinstitutionalprograms,studentsmustmaintainsatisfactoryacademicprogress.AlbanyTechnicalCollege(ATC)isrequiredbytheU.S.DepartmentofEducationtoestablishminimumstandardsofsatisfactoryacademicprogress.SatisfactoryAcademicProgress(SAP)meansthestudentisproceedinginapositivemannertowardfulfillingeducational


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requirements. SAP is calculated each semester. SAP includes allperiodsofthestudent'senrollment,includingperiodsinwhichthestudentdoesnotreceivefinancialaidfunds.

1. Satisfactory Academic ProgressStudentsattendingATCmustbeingoodacademicstandingandmakingsatisfactoryprogresswithaminimumGPAandcompletionrateinaccordancewiththemaximumtimeframe,asstatedbelow.

A. Grade Point Average Requirement (qualitative)Studentsmustmaintaina2.0cumulativegradepointaverage(GPA).Ifastudent'sGPAfallsbelowtherequired2.0minimumcumulativeGPA,hisorhereligibilitytoreceivefinancialaidwillbejeopardized.Astudentwillbeputonfinancialaidwarning for the semester following the term the student fails to maintain the required 2.0 minimum cumulativeGPA.Thestudenthasthenextsemesterofattendancetoearntherequired2.0minimumcumulativeGPA.Thestudentmayreceivefinancialaidassistancewhileonfinancialaidwarning.

Attheendofthewarningperiod,iftherequired2.0minimumcumulativeGPAismet,thestudentistakenoffoffinancialaidwarning.Iftherequired2.0minimumcumulativeGPAisnotachieved,thenthestudentwillbeputonfinancialaidsuspensionduringthenextsemesterofattendance.Thestudentwillnotreceivefinancialaidassistancewhileonfinancialaidsuspension.

Thetotalcumulativeearnedhoursconsistofhours earned at ATC and accepted transfer credits. TransfercreditsarenotincludedinthecomputationofthecumulativeGPAforfinancialaidunlessthecreditwasearnedwhileattendingotherschoolsasaTransientstudent(ATCstudenttakingclassesatanotherinstitutionasanATCstudent).

B. Completion Rate (quantitative)Students must earn a minimum of 67 percent of thecumulativecourseworkattempted(includingtransferredhours).Failuretocompletethisminimum 67 percentage will result in a student beingplacedonfinancialaidwarningduringthenextsemesterofattendance.

Ifthestudentregainsacompletionrateof67percentofthecumulativecourseworkattemptedduringthewarningsemester,thenthestudentwillbetakenoffoffinancialaidwarning.

Ifthestudentdoesnotregainacompletionrateof67percentofthecumulativecourseworkattemptedduringthewarningsemester,thenthestudentwillbeplacedonfinancialaidsuspensionforthenextattendingsemester.

C. Maximum Time FrameAll students must complete their program of study withinamaximumtimeframeofone-and-one-half(150percent)timesthelengthoftheprograminwhich they are enrolled. This means that once a studenthasattemptedone-and-one-halftimestheminimum number of credit hours necessary for completingprogramrequirements,thestudentwillbeineligibletoreceivefinancialaidassistance.

AttemptedhoursincludeallattemptedhoursatATC and all accepted transfer credit. If the student qualifiesforgraduationinaparticularmajorbutmakesapersonaldecisiontoremaininschoolandtakeadditionalclasses,thestudentisnolongerentitledtoreceiveFederalTitleIVAid.Ifthetimelimithasbeenexceeded,aideligibilityends.Thestudentwillbeplacedonfinancialaidsuspensionstatus.

2. GradesGradesofIP(in-progress),W(withdrew)andWP(withdrewpassing)arenotincludedincalculatingastudent'sGPA,butarecountedascourseworkattemptedthustheycountagainstthecompletionrate.I(Incomplete)iscountedasanFandhurtstheGPAandcompletionrate.AgradeofS(satisfactory)willbeconsideredsatisfactorycompletionofalearningsupportcourse.AgradeofU(unsatisfactory)andDwillbeconsideredunsatisfactory.

GradesreceivedforlearningsupportcoursesdonotaffecttheGPA,butthehoursarecalculatedinthe67percentcompletionrate.BothattemptsatrepeatedcourseswillcountinyourcumulativeGPA.Allgradechangesmustbesubmittedandprocessedduringthefirst10daysofclassesofthefollowingsemester.Anychangesafterthefirst10daysofthefollowing semester will not be included in the SAP calculation.

3. Transfer StudentsTransferstudentsacceptedbyATC,notpreviouslyenrolledatATC,willbeclassifiedasmaintainingsatisfactoryacademicprogressfortheirfirstsemester.Attheendofthefirstsemester,thestudent'sgradeswillbemeasuredinaccordancewiththeATC'ssatisfactoryacademicprogressrequirements.StudentswhopreviouslyattendedATC,transferredtoanotherschool,thenreturnedtoATC,willhavetheSAPstatustheyearnedduringtheirlastattendanceatATC.Transferstudentswillhavealloftheircourseworkreviewedattheendofthefirstsemesterattended.

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5. Appeal of Financial Aid SuspensionStudents have the right to appeal their suspension of financialaidiftheyhaveextenuatingcircumstancesthatpreventedthemfrommakingsatisfactoryacademicprogress.Extenuatingcircumstancesarelimitedto:

1)deathorseriousillnessorinjurytoanimmediatefamilymember,2)extendedhospitalizationormedicalconditionofthestudent,3)victimizationofaviolentcrimeornaturaldisaster,4)workrelateddifficulties,and5)otherunexpecteddocumentedsituations.

Lackoftransportationtoschool,poorclassperformance,andpursuitofadoubleordualmajorarenotextenuatingcircumstance.

Theappealmustbespecific,typed,andaddressthestudent'sentirepreviousacademicperformanceaswell as how the circumstances have changed so that the student can meet SAP. The typed appeal must be attachedtotheAppealofFinancialAidSuspensionform. The form may be obtained from the Financial AidOfficeorthefinancialaidsectionoftheATCWebsite.Theappealformmustbesubmittedbytheendofthefirst(1st)dayofclassinthesemesterinwhichthestudentplanstoattend.Failuretoadheretothistimeline will result in the student losing the right to appeal thefinancialaidsuspension.

TheSatisfactoryAcademicProgressAppealsCommitteewill meet to review appeals prior to the beginning of eachsemester.TheFinancialAidOfficewillnotifythestudentofthecommittee'sdecisionviacampusemail.Decision results will be available on Banner Student Web.Thecommittee'sdecisionisfinal.

Ifapproved,thestudentwillbeplacedonfinancialaidprobationstatusforthesubsequentsemester(s).Whileonfinancialaidprobation,theFinancialAidOfficemayrequirethestudenttomaintainaspecifiedpercentageofsemestercoursework,cumulativeGPA,andtutorialassistance.Ifanyoftheprescribedconditionsarenotmet,eligibilitywillbedenied.Thestudentwillbeawarded based on funds available. Replacement of previously awarded funds are not guaranteed.

AstudentisexpectedtoknowtheSatisfactoryAcademic Progress Policy. Students can review their SAPstatusonBannerStudentWebafterfinalgradeshavebeenprocessed.TheFinancialAidOfficeattemptstonotifystudentswhentheyareonfinancialaidsuspension;however,sometimesstudentsdonotreceivenotificationduetocircumstancesbeyondthe

controloftheFinancialAidOffice.

Ifastudentisnotnotifiedofthefinancialaidsuspension,thatdoesnotexcuseastudentfromthefinancialaidsuspension,nordoesitexemptastudentfromappealinginatimelymanner.

Learning Support and Financial AidStudents who are enrolled only in Learning Support classes arenoteligibletoreceiveaFederalPellGrantorotherTitle IV Federal Financial Aid. A student may receive Title IV Federal Financial Aid while enrolled as a provisionally admittedstudent.TheHOPEGrantwillpayforlearningsupportcoursesasarequirementforthecompletionofadiplomaorcertificateprogram.HOPEScholarshipwillnotpay for learning support classes.

Tuition RefundsStudentsdroppingfromacourse(s)bytheendofthethirdinstructionaldayofthesemester*andnoshowswillreceivea100%refundofapplicabletuitionandapplicablerefundablefees,excludingtheapplicationfee.Refundswill be made directly to the student accounts for students whoarepayingtheirtuitionandfeesthroughfinancialaid.Studentswhohavepaidtheirtuitionandfeesthroughcashorcreditcardshouldallowaminimumoffourweeksfortherefund to be processed.

Studentswhowithdrawfromacourseafterthethirdinstructionaldayofthesemester*shallreceivenorefundoftuitionorfees.

*The first three instructional days of the semester means: the first day of classes for the semester as listed on the ATC Academic Calendar plus the next two business days. To be eligible for drop, classes (including those that meet for the first time on the 4th day of the semester or later) must be dropped within the first 3 instructional days of the semester.

ThestudentissolelyresponsibleforsubmittingaDropFormtotheRegistrar’sOfficebythecloseofbusinessonthethirdinstructionaldayofthesemester.

This “3-Day No Harm/No Foul” policy was adopted by the TechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgiainApril,2008.

Onthefourthinstructionaldayofthesemester,allcoursesfor which a student is registered will become a permanent part of the student’s academic record and the student will beheldacademicallyandfinanciallyresponsibleforsuchcourses.

Book purchase/supplies policyStudentsmaypurchasebooks,utilizingtheirfinancialaidorthirdpartyfunding,beginningonthefirstdayoftheterm.Booksmayalsobepurchasedusingcash,check,credit/debitcard or money order. Students should report to class before goingtothebookstoretopurchasebooks.Theinstructors


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Studentswillpurchasebooksonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.Studentswillbeallowedtopurchasebooksusingfinancialaid.Thedatesfordeferringbookstofinancialaidare established each term and are posted throughout the campusandviastudentemail.Afterthedefermentperiodhasended,allstudentswillberequiredtopurchasebooksusingcash,check,credit/debitcardormoneyorder.

Book/supplies return policyBookspurchasedinthecampusbookstorecanbeexchangedorreturnedforarefund,*ifaccompaniedbytheoriginalreceipt.Thedatesforthereturnofbookscoincidewiththedates established for deferment and are posted throughout thecampusandviastudentemail.Booksmusthavebeenpurchasedinthecurrentterm.Booksthataretobereturnedmaynotbewritteninandcannotbedamagedinanyway.Shrinkwrappedbookscannotbeopened.Thebooksmustbeintheoriginalwrappinginordertobereturned.Returnsforbookspurchasedwithacreditcardmustbecreditedbackusingthesamecreditcard.RefundsforbookspurchasedwithacheckorcashwillberefundedwithacheckfromtheBusinessOffice.Thenormalprocessingtimefortheserefundswillbe7-10businessdays.

Book purchase/supplies for online studentsStudentswhoaretakingallonlineclassesmustpresenttheirattendanceconfirmationforminordertopurchasebooks.Thisformisproducedwhenthestudentconfirmsattendanceonline.Theformshouldbebroughttothebookstore,alongwiththestudentscheduleandapictureID.

Studentsmayalsopurchasebooksbysendinganemailtobuybooks@albanytech.eduorthroughtheonlinebookstorelocated on our website at www.albanytech.edu. When booksarepurchasedusingoneofthesemethods,theattendanceconfirmationformmustbeemailed,faxedormailedtothebookstorebeforetheorderwillbeprocessed.Orders will be processed within 24 hours of receipt of all requiredinformation.BooksareshippedusingUPSgroundshippinganda$20.00shippingchargeisaddedtoallorders.

GRADING SYSTEMGradesarepostedonlineandcanbeaccessedatwww.albanytech.edu.Agradeof"C"orbetterisrequiredinallcoursesforgraduation.

Credit Programs: Grade Numerical Equivalent GradePoints A 90-100% 4 B 80-89% 3 C 70-79% 2 D 60-69% 1

F 0-59% 0Learning Support: Grade Numerical Equivalent A* 90-100% B* 80-89% C* 70-79% D* 60-69% F* 0-59%The following symbols are approved for use in the cases indicated.Theyarenotincludedinthecalculationoftheterm average.

I—Thisindicatesthatastudenthasan"incomplete"buthassatisfactorilycompletedasubstantialportionofthecoursework.However,fornon-academicreasonsbeyondcontrol,thestudenthasnotbeenabletocompletesomespecificpartoramountoftheworkrequired.An"I"mustbesatisfactorilychangedtoalettergradewithin10collegedays of the next term or it will be changed to the grade of "F”. The student must get approval from the instructor before the end of the term to be eligible for an "I" grade. No credit is given and no grade points are calculated.

IP—Thisindicatesthatastudentis"inprogress"inacoursethatrequirescourseworkbeyondthepresentquarter.The"IP"maynotbeusedtodefergradereporting.Creditisgiven and grade points are calculated only during the term ofcourseworkcompletion.Agradeof“IP”isnotincludedincalculatingthegradepointaveragebutiscountedascourseworkattempted.

W—Thisisawardedtoastudentwhowithdrawsfromacoursebeforethe60%markofthesemester,whethertheworkispassingorfailing.Nocreditisgivenandnograde points are calculated. A grade of “W” is not included incalculatingthegradepointaveragebutiscountedascourseworkattempted.SeeSAPPunderFinancialAidforresultsagainstfinancialaidforwithdrawingfromacourse.

WP—Studentswhodropacourseorwithdrawfromcollegeafterthe60%markofthesemester,andarepassingmayreceiveagradeofWP(withdrewpassing)forall courses dropped in the case of hardship as determined bythevicepresidentforacademicaffairsoradesignatedrepresentative.Verificationofhardshipwillberequiredwhen the request is made or an "F" will be assigned and calculatedinthegradepointaverage.Thedocumentationmustbesubmittedwiththerequest.Agradeof“WP”isnotincludedincalculatingthegradepointaveragebutiscountedascourseworkattempted.SeeSAPPunderFinancialAidforresultsagainstfinancialaidforwithdrawingfrom a course.

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TR—Thisindicatesthatastudenthasbeenawardedtransfercreditfromanotherinstitution.Creditisgivenbutnogradepointsarecalculated.Theofficialtranscriptfromthepreviouspost-secondaryinstitutionmustbereceivedbefore the student registering for the class and grades mustbea"C"orbetter.Oncethestudenthasenrolledinaparticularclass,transfercreditwillnotbegranted.

AU—Thisindicatesanauditedcourse.Nogradeisgiven,no credit hours are earned and grade points are not calculated.

AC—AdvancedPlacement/ArticulatedCreditmaybeawardedforhighschoolcoursework/TechPrepcompletedunderformalarticulationagreementswhenestablishedcompetencies have been achieved. A grade of AC will be givenforthecourse(s).Creditisgivenbutnogradepointsarecalculated.(Theofficialtranscriptfromtheprevioussecondaryinstitutionmustbereceivedbeforethestudentregistersfortheclassandgradesmustbean85orbetter.)Credit must be awarded from the secondary college within 18monthsofgraduation.Oncethestudenthasenrolledinaparticularclass,transfercreditwillnotbegranted.

Grade Point AveragesThe formula to calculate grade point average is: Credit HoursxGradePointEquivalent=TotalPointsExample:GradePointEquivalents

Grade point equivalent Credit hours quality points Agradeof96=(4.0)x 2.0 8.0 Agradeof80=(3.0)x 3.0 9.0 Agradeof71=(2.0)x 4.0 8.0 Agradeof65=(1.0)x 5.0 5.0 Total 14.0 30.0Total all credit hours. Divide quality points by total credit hours to equal grade point average. For example:30dividedby14=2.14GPA.

GraduationGradePointAverageiscalculatedusingonlythosecoursesrequiredforgraduation.(Forexample,ifastudenttookclassesinweldingbutisgraduatingincosmetology,thentheweldingclassesarenotcalculatedintheGPAforgraduation.)A2.0GPAisneededforgraduation.Thisdoesnotappearonthefinaltranscript.

TheSemesterGradePointAverageisthataveragecalculatedbasedonallcreditcoursestakeneachsemester.Thesemester grade point average is used for determining the President'sList.Astudentmustbeenrolledin12ormorecredit hours and earn a 4.0 term grade point average to be a PresidentialScholar.

TheCumulativeGradePointAverageisthatgradepointaveragecalculatedonallattemptsatallcreditcoursestakenattheinstitution.Itisrecalculatedaftereachsemesterto

includethecurrentsemester'sgrades.ThecumulativegradepointaverageisusedtocalculateHonorswithDistinctionandPresidentialScholarforgraduation.

Neithertransfercredit(fromanotherinstitution)norexemptioncredit(earnedatAlbanyTechnicalCollege)iscalculatedintheGPA.

Work EthicsWorkethicswillbeevaluatedintheintroductoryandcapstonecoursesforeachprogram.Theworkethicsevaluationisdesignedtoevaluateandtoencouragegoodworkhabits.Performancefactorsandindicatorsinclude,butarenotlimitedto,qualityofwork,abilitytofollowinstructions,productivity,dependability,honesty,reliability,attendanceandpunctuality,attitude,integrity,enthusiasm,interpersonalskillsandinitiative.

Presidential ScholarStudents enrolled for 12 or more credit hours and earning 3.95-4.00GPAforthatsemesterwillbedesignatedasaPresidentialScholarforthatsemester.

Honors with DistinctionStudents enrolled in 12 or more credit hours and earning 3.75-3.94GPAforthatsemesterwillbeplacedontheHonorswithDistinctionlistforthatsemester.

Repeating A CourseWhenacourseistakenmorethanonce,thefinalgradewillbeusedincalculatingthegradepointaverageforgraduation.

Prerequisite CoursesA student cannot enroll in a course if he/she has failed the prerequisite for that same course.

COURSE ADJUSTMENTSA course adjustment is any change to a student’s registered courseschedule,includinganyofthefollowing:changingacreditoption,addingaclass,droppingaclass,orwithdrawing from a class or the college. Depending on the student’scourseload,addingacoursemayresultinatuitionincrease.Thedeadlinesforprocessingspecificcourseadjustments are stated in the Schedule of Classes.

Duringtheofficialaddperiod(uptothefifthclassdayoftheterm)astudentmayaddcourses.Aftertheaddperiod,studentsmaynotaddadditionalcourses;however,theymaywithdrawfromacourse(s)witha"W"gradeandnoacademicpenaltythroughthe60%markofthesemester.The"W"gradeisnotincludedinthecalculationofthestudent'sgradepointaverage.StudentswhowithdrawfromacourseorwithdrawfromCollegeafterthe60%markofthesemesterandarepassing,mayreceiveagradeofWP(withdrewpassing)inthecaseofhardshipasdeterminedbytheVicePresidentofAcademicAffairsoradesignatedrepresentative.Failuretoattendclassdoesnotconstitutea


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Withdrawal ProcedureTowithdrawfromAlbanyTechnicalCollege,studentsshouldcomplete the following steps: 1. See the instructor for each course in which the student

is enrolled to complete the withdrawal process. 2. Ifreceivingfinancialaid,thestudentshouldadvisethe

financialaidofficeoftheirintenttowithdraw from a course or from the College.

DROP PROCEDUREStudents may drop a course or courses by the end of the third day of the semester without penalty. When courses areofficiallydropped,studentswillreceivea100%refundofapplicabletuitionandrefundablefees.Thedroppedcourseswill be removed from the student’s academic record and will notbecountedasanattemptforacademicorfinancialaidpurposes. Online students must contact instructor via email ordirectcommunication.

Toinitiateadrop,thestudent must:1. ObtainaDropFormfromtheOfficeofStudentServices.2. Meet with Financial Aid to ensure that the dropped

course(s)willnotaffectfull-timeorpart-timestatus.3. Complete and submit the Drop Form to the Registrar’s

Officebythecloseofbusinessonthethirdinstructionalday of the semester.

The first 3 instructional days of the semester means: the firstdayofclassesforthetermlistedontheATCAcademicCalendar,plusthenexttwobusinessdays.Tobeeligibleforadrop,classes(includingthosethatmeetforthefirsttimeonthe4thdayofthesemesterorlater)mustbedroppedwithinthefirst3instructionaldaysofthesemester.

Onthe4thinstructionaldayofthesemester,allcoursesfor which a student is registered will become a permanent partofthestudent’sacademicrecord,andthestudentwillbeheldacademicallyandfinanciallyresponsibleforsuchcourses.

The student is solelyresponsibleforsubmittingaDropFormtotheRegistrar’sOfficebythecloseofbusinessinthe3rdinstructionaldayofthesemester.

This “3-Day No Harm/No Foul” policy was adopted by the TechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgiainApril,2008.

ACADEMIC PROBATIONA student who fails to maintain the required grade point averageinaparticularprogrammaybeplacedonacademicprobation.Astudentwhofailstoimprovehisorheracademicperformanceafterbeingplacedonprobationshall be suspended or dismissed from either the academic program or Albany Technical College.Inappropriatecircumstances,astudentmaybedismissedfromanacademicprogramortheCollegewithoutfirstbeing

placedonprobation.AstudentwhoisdismissedfromtheCollegemayappealthesuspensionordismissalbyfilinganAcademic Appeals Request form with the appropriate Dean ofAcademicAffairswithinfivebusinessdaysfromthedateoflearning,orthedatethathe/sheshouldreasonablyhaveknown,ofthesuspensionordismissal.

Academic SuspensionFailure to maintain a 2.0 grade point average and to successfullycompletetheprobationtermwillresultinastudent being on academic suspension for one semester. Whenthestudentreturnsaftertheonetermofacademicsuspension,heorsheremainsonprobationandmustsuccessfully complete that term with a 2.0 to return to good standing. Failure to do so will result in academic suspension fortwoconsecutiveterms.ThestudentwillbenotifiedviastudentemailfromtheRegistrar’sOffice.

A student may appeal the suspension or dismissal by filinganAcademicAppealsRequestformwiththeVicePresidentforAcademicAffairswithintwoweeksfromthedate of learning or reasonably should have learned of the suspension or dismissal grade.

AttendanceStudentsareexpectedtobepunctualandtoattendallclassesforwhichtheyareregistered.Instructorswillkeepanaccuraterecordofclassattendance.Classattendanceiscalculatedfromthefirstofficiallyscheduledclassmeetingthroughthelastscheduledmeeting.Studentsmaynotmissmorethan10percentofthescheduledclasstime.Ifastudentmissesmorethan10percentoftheclasstime,the instructor can recommend that the student be dropped fromtheclass,throughthe60%attendancepointofthetermcompleted.Studentswillnotbedroppedforlackofattendanceduringthelast40%attendancepointofthetermcompleted.Thestudenthasearnedtherighttoalettergrade at this point.

Any student arriving late for class or leaving early before thescheduledendingtimewillbemarkedtardy.Threetardies are equivalent to one absence from class. NOTE: Specialattendancepoliciesmayberequiredforsomeprograms.Studentsanticipatinganabsenceortardinessshould contact the instructor in advance. If a student misses class,theyshould(a)providetheinstructorwithappropriatedocumentationindicatingthereasonforabsences;(b)requestmake-upassignmentsfrominstructor(s)uponreturningtoclass(es);and(c)completemake-upworkwithinareasonablelengthoftime.

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Anexcusedabsenceallowsyourinstructortoworkwithyouto complete missed assignments and/or tests. An excused absence is considered part of the 10% of allowed absences from a class.

"No-show" Attendance PolicyThedefinitionofa"no-show"isastudentwhoisregisteredfor a class and meets one of the following criteria:• Doesnotattendthefirstthreeclasssessionsofany

course that meets daily. • Doesnotattendthefirsttwoclasssessionsofacourse

thatmeetstwiceaweek.• Doesnotattendthefirstclasssessionofacoursethat

meetsonceaweek.

Any student reported as a "no-show" by an instructor will beadministrativelyremovedfromthatclassandwillnotbe eligible for reinstatement in the current term. Absences fromclassduetofinancialaidornon-paymentcounttowardthe 10% of allowed class absences.

Make-up WorkExceptincasesofextendedabsences,studentsmustmakeupworkmissedduringanexcusedabsencewithinfivedaysor according to a plan devised by the instructor.

Assignments Missed During Disciplinary SuspensionWhenastudentissuspendedfordisciplinaryreasons,thestudentwillbeallowedtomakeupassignmentsandtests.Itisthestudent'sresponsibilitytoscheduleallmake-upworkattheconvenienceoftheinstructor.

Policies for Health Programs (with the exception of Practical Nursing)A student may not repeat a core or program course that he/she has failed or withdrawn from more than once. This includes withdrawal from a course before midterm. Any student who withdraws or fails a course twice will be automaticallydroppedfromtheprogram.Astudentwhowithdrawsorfailsacourseforthesecondtimecannotreenter a health program. Any student in good standing who withdraws from the program must re-enter within six months,withtheexceptionofRadiologicTechnology,whichadmitsyearly.Readmitsbeyondtheestablishedtimelinesmustrepeatallprogramcourseworkwiththeexceptionofgeneraleducationcoreclasses.

Practical Nursing ProgramStudentswillbeallowedonlytwo(2)failinggradesduringtheirenrollmentintheprogram.Uponfailingthefirstclass(whetheritisgeneralcorecourses,alliedhealthsciencecourses,nursingcourses,ornursingpracticumcourses)thestudentwillattendanappealshearingwiththeDeanofAcademicAffairs,andselectednursingfaculty.Thestudent

willbeplacedonaprobationarystatuswithaprescribedactionplan.Thestudentmustadheretotheprescribedactionplancompletely.Ifastudentfailsasecondcourse,that student will be dropped from the program and unable tore-enterforfive(5)years.Anystudentingoodstandingwho withdraws from the program must re-enter within sixmonths.Readmitsbeyondtheestablishedtimelinesmustrepeatallprogramcourseworkwiththeexceptionofgeneraleducationcoreclasses.

Physical Forms and ReportsDocumentationofphysicalexaminationsandimmunizationrecords are required before the beginning of the clinical/laboratory phase of training in certain programs as determinedbystatestandards.Thisdocumentationisnotrequired for admission to ATC or to a program of study.

Appeals Procedures for Re-entry into Health ProgramsStudents who were dropped from a health program because of failure or withdrawal can appeal for re-entry. The student mustsubmitawrittenappealtotheDeanoftheDivisionofHealthCareTechnologyinordertomakeexceptionsin extreme circumstances. The program instructor must recommendthisappeal.Acommitteecomposedofinstructors and the dean from the health care technology division will hear appeals and determine re-entry status.

STUDENT RECORDSFERPAIn accordance with provisions of the Federal Family EducationalRightsandPrivacyActof1974,(FERPA),AlbanyTechnical College accords all the rights under the law to students who are declared independent. No one outside theCollegeshallhaveaccesstoanyinformationfromastudent’seducationalrecordwithoutthewrittenconsentofthestudent,exceptthefollowing:collegepersonnel,personsororganizationsprovidingstudentfinancialaid,accreditingagenciescarryingouttheiraccreditationfunction,personsincompliancewithajudicialorder,persons in an emergency in order to protect the health or safety of students or other persons.

WithintheCollege,onlythosestaffmembers,individuallyorcollectively,actinginthestudent'seducationalinterestareallowedaccesstostudent’seducationalrecords.Thesestaffmembersincludeadministrators,theregistrar,financialaidcounselors,andacademicpersonnel-allheldwithinaneed-to-knowlimitation.AttheCollege’sdiscretion,directoryinformationmaybeprovidedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActandtheSolomonAmendment.Directoryinformationmayinclude:thefullnameofstudent,campusaddressandtelephonenumber,homeaddressandtelephonenumber,collegee-mailaddress,majorfieldofstudy,degreesandawardsreceived,datesofattendance,enrollmentstatus,nameofinstitutionlastattended,participationinofficialsportsandactivities,heightandweightofathleticteammembers,photographs,stateofresidentanddateandplace


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of birth. A student may restrict the release of directory informationbyfilingasignedanddaterequestwiththeregistrar.Consequencesofrestrictingastudent’sdirectoryinformationmayinclude:denialofaccesstocurrentorpotentialemployers,othereducationalinstitutions,creditcardcompanies,scholarshipcommittees,insurancecompanies(health,auto,life,etc,)andothersimilarthird-parties. Anystudentwhowishestoexaminehisorherfileordesiresahearingtochallengeinformationcontainedthereinshould contact the registrar. A student has the right to fileacomplaintwiththeU.S.DepartmentofEducationconcerning alleged failures by State Schools to comply with therequirementsofFERPAbycontactingthefollowing: FamilyPolicyComplianceOffice U.S.DepartmentofEducation 400MarylandAvenue,SW Washington,DC20202-4605

Transcript RequestsStudentsdesiringtranscriptsmustdirecttheirrequests,inwriting,orbyelectronicrequestonline,withstudent’ssignaturetotheRegistrar'sOffice.Alltranscriptswillincludetheentireacademicrecord,andnopartialorincompleterecord will be issued as a transcript. Requests should be made at least 10 business days before the document is required.Thefirsttranscriptisissuedatnocharge,a$5.00processingfeeisrequiredforcopiesofeachadditionaltranscript,exceptthoserequestedbyadministratorsorinstructors. No student records are released when the studenthasfinancialindebtednesstothecollege.

Release of Information to a Third Party Documentssubmittedbyorforthestudentinsupportofhisorherapplicationforadmissionorfortransfercreditwillnotbe returned to the student or forwarded to another party or institution.

GRADUATION POLICYGraduationexercisesarescheduledfortheendofFallandSpringterms.Allcertificate,diploma,anddegreestudentsmust achieve regular admission status before applying for graduation.EachstudentmustsubmitanapplicationforgraduationtotheofficeoftheATCregistrarwhentheyhave pre-registered for their last class. Filing deadlines areFebruary1stfortheSpringceremony,June1stforthesummersemester(participationintheFallceremony),andOctober 1st for the Fall ceremony. Students are expected tocompleteaCareerPortfoliopriortograduationasatoolfor success in employment. Program advisors will provide detailsaboutspecificportfoliorequirementsforeachprogram. Students must also visit the ATC Career Center to completeaLeaverform,andcompleteanExitInterviewattheFinancialAidoffice.Oncetheapplicationisreceived,theRegistrarwillperformagraduationaudittodeterminegraduationstatus.Agraduationapplicationprocessingfee

of$35.00isdueatfiling.Onlythosestudentsparticipatinginthegraduationceremonywillreceiveadiplomacover.Diploma covers are available for purchase in the Registrar’s Officefor$10.00eachforthosestudentsnotparticipatingorthosethatwouldlikemorethanone.

ThecollegerecognizeshonorgraduateswhentheymaintainthefollowingGPA's.HonorswithDistinction:3.75-3.94,andPresidentialScholar:3.95-4.00.

Inordertobeeligibleforgraduation,eachstudentmustsatisfactorilycompletetheprogramofstudyasoutlinedinthe state standards. A grade point average of at least 2.0 isrequiredforgraduation.Uponrequesttotheregistrar,astudentmayreceiveacopyoftheirofficialtranscript.

Residency Requirements for GraduationToreceiveacredentialfromAlbanyTechnicalCollege,itisrequired that a student completes a minimum of 25 percent ofthecourseworkofaparticularprogramfromAlbanyTechnical College.

Forfeiture of CreditBy registering for a course for which the student has already receivedcredit,astudentforfeitsthepreviouscreditinthatcourseforgraduationpurposes.Thestudent'sofficialgradein the course will be the second one earned. Although both grades remain on the record and are computed in thequalitypointaverage,onlythefinalattemptwillbecalculatedforthepurposeofgraduationrequirements.

Diploma ReprintsThefirstdiplomaisprovidedatnocost.Afeeof$25.00willbechargedforeachadditionalreprint.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Cancellation of Classes Due To Inclement WeatherCancellationofclassesduetoinclementweatherwillbedetermined by the President or designee and announced through the local media.

Eating FacilitiesFortheconvenienceofstudents,theTitansCaféislocatedinsidetheLogisticsEducationCenter,andvendingmachinesare located in designated buildings.

Student’s Role and Participation in Institutional Decision MakingTheStudentGovernmentAssociation(SGA)atAlbanyTechnicalCollegeistheofficialgoverningbodyofthestudentsandactsasanintermediarybetweenstudents,faculty,andadministration.TheSGAistheprimaryavenuebywhichstudentscanaffectCollegepolicyandparticipateininstitutionaldecision-making.Officialrecommendationsbystudentsregardingthepolicies,rules,andregulationsoftheCollegearemadetotheStudentGovernmentAdvisordirectlyorthroughtheStudentGovernment

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Association.Therecommendationsareforwardedtothe Senior Management Team for assignment to the appropriatecross-functionalteamoradministrator.TheStudentGovernmentAdvisornominatesthestudentstobeappointedtoserveonstandingcommittees,suchasparking,library/mediaservices,andstudentdiscipline.TheStudentGovernmentAdvisornominatesstudentstomeet with the President every semester to discuss current issues,provideinputintheoperationsoftheCollege,andprovide insight on students’ points of view regarding College concerns.Studentscanrequestspecialopenmeetingswiththe President or the Senior Management Team on issues orconcerns;meetingsarescheduledfromthePresident’soffice.

TheStudentGovernmentAssociationoverseestheallocationofstudentactivities,fees,andmoniesreceivedfromvendingmachines,payphones,clubfunds,andfundraisers.StudentsalsocontributetodecisionmakingthroughinputtheygiveonsurveysandevaluationssuchasCourseExit,StudentSatisfactionandAwareness,GraduateFollow-up,Library/Media,andDistanceLearning.

HIV/AIDSSince there is no evidence of non-sexual/non-blood-relatedtransmissionoftheT-lymphtropicIII,humanimmunodeficiencyvirusHTLV-III(HIV),studentsandemployees will not be excluded from the College in the absenceofothercontraindications.TheconfidentialityofinformationandrecordsregardingAIDSorillnesseswillbepreserved.

Notice of Criminal Records Check RequirementsTheStateofGeorgiahasalawregardingtheplacementofpersonswithcriminalrecordsincertainchildcare,pharmaceutical,andmedicalfacilities.AccordingtotheDepartmentofHumanResources(DHR),anyonewhohasbeenconvictedofafelonyoffense,orofneglectingorabusingadependentperson,asexualoffenseoranyothercoveredcrimewillnotbeallowedtoworkincertainfacilitiesinthesefieldsasastudent,studentintern,co-opstudent,work-studyorpaidemployee.Thefollowingprogramsareaffectedbythislaw:BiomedicalInstrumentation(Electronics),EarlyChildhoodCareandEducation,LawEnforcementTechnology,MedicalAssisting,PharmacyTechnology,andPracticalNursing.Asatisfactorydeterminationonthecriminalrecordscheckisnotarequirementforprogramadmission.However,asatisfactoryrecordscheckmustbedocumentedbeforeastudentcanbeplacedinanyclinical,practicum,lab,orinternshipsettingsthatareapartofBiomedicalInstrumentation(Electronics),EarlyChildhoodCareandEducation,LawEnforcementTechnology,MedicalAssisting,PracticalNursing,andPharmacy Technology programs.

CriminalrecordchecksareobtainedfromtheDepartmentofHumanResources(DHR)andlocallawenforcementagencies.TherecordchecksobtainedfromDHRaremarked

satisfactoryorunsatisfactory.Criminalrecordchecksobtainedfromlawenforcementlistanyknownoffensethatmay have to be interpreted by DHR in accordance with DHR regulations.IfanoffenseonthecriminalrecordscheckshowsupasacoveredcrimeasdesignatedbyDHR,thereportisunsatisfactory.

Albany Technical College reserves the right to require a studenttoobtainacriminalhistorycheckatanytimeduringenrollment at the College.

Criminalrecordschecksaregoodfora12monthperiodanditisthestudent’sresponsibilitytokeeptherecordcurrent.Becausethisportionofastudent’srecordisneitherpermanentnoreducational,thecriminalrecordscheckswillbemaintainedintheprogramdepartmentfiles.Pleaseseeyourprogramdepartmentchairforanyspecificspolicyrequirementsforyourprogram.Criminalrecordscheckfilesmaybediscardedafterafewyears.AcriminalbackgroundcheckisrequiredforstudentsinHealthcareTechnologyprogramsbyStudentPre-Check.

Anthony O. Parker, Ph.D. Library Media CenterTheAnthonyO.Parker,Ph.D.LibraryMediaCenterprovidesaccess to resources that support the curriculum of Albany Technical College. Resources are accessed onsite and online. Some of the library services are as follows:1. Circulationservices

• Borrow,renew,hold,recall,returnlibrarymaterials• Appealfines• Lamination• Reserves• Interlibrary loans• Fax(Academicuseonly)

2. Reference• BibliographicInstruction• Research assistance• Tours• Workshops• Online tutorial• Displays

3. Copying/Printing• Copyrightrestrictions• Debit card operated copier• Restrictedprinting

4. Study Spaces• Study in groups or alone• Study rooms

5. Media Services• Collectionsofaudiovisualmaterials• Media services for faculty

6. Special Needs• Accommodationforindividualswhorequireassistancefordisabilities

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utilizelibraryservices.Currentlyenrolledstudentsarerequired to present a valid ID card and other persons must presentavalidGeorgiadriver'slicenseandStudentIDorlibrarycard.InaccordancewithATCpolicy,childrenarenotallowed to accompany patrons in the library.

PARKING GUIDEParkingTheauthorityforadministeringandenforcingtrafficandparkingregulationsontheAlbanyTechnicalCollegecampusrestswiththeCampusOperationsDepartment.Theadministrationreservestheauthoritytomakechangesasneededinparkingareas,trafficflow,andotherchangesasrelatedtotrafficconditions.Thepurposeoftheseregulationsistofacilitatesafety,maintainorderlyconductoftheCollege'sbusinessandtoprovideparkingfacilitiesinsupportofthisfunctionwithinthelimitsofavailablespace.TheseregulationsareintendedonlytosupplementtheStateofGeorgiaMotorVehicleLaws,allprovisionsofwhichapplytothiscampus.Theserulesandregulationsapplytoallvehicles,whichareself-propelled.Theownerorpersontowhomthevehicleisregisteredisultimatelyresponsibleforthesafeoperationandproperparkingofthevehicle,regardless of who the operator may be.

"ATC shall have no responsibility for loss or damage to any vehicle or its contents while operated or parked on College property.”

Who must register their motor vehicle?Eachstudent(includingfull-time,part-time,evening)takingcourses,andeachmemberofthefaculty,staffandadministrationofAlbanyTechnicalCollegemustregisteranymotor driven vehicle operated on campus. During the first five (5) days of each semester, new students are expected to obtain a parking decal from the Business Office and properly display it in their vehicle.

To register a motor vehicle:VehiclesmayberegisteredduringtheofficialdaysofregistrationatthebeginningofeachtermintheBusinessOffice.Avehicleregistrationcardwillbeprovidedatthetimeofregistration.AllmotorvehiclesoperatedbystudentsinconnectionwiththeirattendanceatAlbanyTechnicalCollege must properly display the required current decal. ParkingGuidesareavailableintheBusinessOfficewheredecals can be purchased. TosecureanATCparkingpermitthefollowinginformationisrequiredatthetimeofregistration:1. State license plate number2. Descriptivevehicleinformation(year,make,modeland

color)3. Driver’s license number4. Date of birth and social security number5. Address(presentandhome)6. ValidstudentregistrationscheduleVehicles1. Studentdecalsare$12.00atthebeginningofFall

Term.FeesfordecalspurchasedafterthebeginningFall Semester are pro-rated as follows:

Spring Term Summer Term $8.00 $4.00 2. Decals are non-transferable and must be removed

before the sale of the vehicle. 3. Inorderforaregisteredvehicletobeincompliance,

theclingparkingdecalmustbeaffixedtotheinsideofthebackwindshieldonthedriver'sside.Theuseoftape or any other adhesive to secure the decal is prohibited. Violators will be cited.

4. Parkingdecalsallowtheoperatortoparkonlyinspecifiedparkingareasduringthehoursof7:00am. to 10:30 pm. daily during scheduled classes and examinations.ParkingisrelaxedonweekendswiththeexceptionofADAandyellow-curbedareas,whichwillbe strictly enforced.

5. Thereplacementfeefordecalsis$2.00.6. Temporary permits will be issued at no charge when a

registered vehicle is out of order and another vehicle mustbeusedforaperiodnottoexceedfivedays.

7. Employeesorstudentswithdisabilities,eitherpermanentortemporary,whooperateamotorvehicleregisteredwiththeCollege,mustdisplayahandicappermit/licenseplateasissuedbytheGeorgiaStatePatrol.

Parking Rules1. Noparkingispermittedwithinfifteen(15)feetoffire

hydrantsorstreetentrancestosidewalksorbuildings.2. Parkingonthelawnordrivingoncampuswhere

campus streets are not provided is forbidden. 3. AllADAparkingspacesmustbeobservedandare

subject to state enforcement. 4. Litteringviolationswillbeenforced.5. AlltrafficviolationsaresubjectedtotheTrafficCodesof

theCityofAlbanyandtheStateofGeorgia.6. Parkinginservicedrivesisnotpermitted.(rearaccess

toConferenceCenter)7. The speed limit for campus is 15 mph / 10 mph for

parkinglots.8. Visitors'parkingspaceswillbestrictlyenforced.9. Motorcyclesarenottobedrivenorparkedonthe

sidewalks.10. Disabledvehiclesaretoberemovedwithinseven(7)

daysafternotificationfromtheCampusOperationsDepartment.

PersonsenrolledinContinuingEducationorBusiness&Industry training programs will be required to obtain a specialparkingpermitthroughContinuingEducation/EconomicDevelopmentoffices.

Note: It is the responsibility of the motor vehicle operator tofindalegalparkingspace.Lackofconvenientspaceisnotconsideredavalidexcuseforviolationofanyparkingregulations.Rainorinclementweatherwillnotalteranyoftheprovisionsoftheseregulations.

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Vehicle OperationAllpersonsoperatingavehicleonATCpropertymustbeproperlylicensedatalltimes.ATCidentificationanddriver'slicense(ifavailable)mustbepresentedwhenrequestedbyATCCampusOperationsDepartment.Pedestrianshavetheright-of-wayoncampusexceptwheretrafficisregulatedbymechanicaldevices.Undernormalconditions,themaximumspeedlimitoncampusis15mph;however,vehicles may not be operated at any speed that is excessive fortheconditions,whichmayexistasaresultofweather,traffic,congestion,pedestrians,etc.Trafficcontrolsignals,devicesanddirectionsofAlbanyTechnicalCollegeshallbeobeyed.Allpersonsoperatingvehiclesareresponsibleformaintainingcontrolandsafeoperationoftheirvehicleandobservanceoftrafficcontrolsigns,barriersanddevices.All accidents occurring on campus shall be reported to the CampusOperationsDepartmentbeforethevehiclesaremoved. There is a charge for copies of accident reports.

Enforcement and AppealsAlbanyTechnicalCollegeparkingcitationsshouldbepaidattheBusinessOffice(cashier'swindow)locatedintheAdministration/KirklandBuildingwithinfivebusinessdaysafterissuance.Failuretocomplywillresultinaonetime$10.00latefeeaddedtothecitation.Allpersonsreceivingaparkingcitationareentitledtoappealthecitationwithinthesame5-daytimeperiodofreceivingthecitation.TheappealshouldbesubmittedinwritingtotheCampusBusinessOffice.Ifanappealisgrantedforacitation,nopaymentisrequired.IftheappealisdeniedthefineistobesatisfiedintheBusinessOffice.Personssubmittingappealswillbenotifiedwithinfiveworkingdaysoftheoutcome.Failuretofileanappealwithinthefivedaysforfeitsallrightsofappeal.Ingeneral,suchcircumstancesasignoranceofthelaw,inabilitytofindaproperparkingspace,latetoclass,orworkappointmentorfinancialhardshipscausedbyfinesdonotconstitutesufficientbasisfortheapprovalofanappeal.AllfinesnotpaidwithinthespecifiedtimebecomefinancialobligationspayabletoAlbanyTechnicalCollege.Personswhodisplayapatternofdisregardforparkingregulationsaresubjecttohavingtheirparkingprivilegesrevokedforonecalendaryear.Personsarrestedforoperatingamotorvehicleundertheinfluenceofalcoholorotherdrugswillbetowed and stored with a local towing service. Operators of vehicles that have been towed should contact the Campus OperationsOfficeforinformationtoassistwiththereleaseof the vehicle by the towing company. Excessive noises by carradios,loudspeakers,faultymufflersorcutmufflersareprohibited on campus.

Towing PolicyCertain areas on campus are designated as TOW ZONES. Theseareasincludedisabledpersons’parkingspaces,parkingalongthecurb.Whenparkedinanareawherethecurbispaintedyellowandthewords"noparking"islabeled,a vehicle is subject to immediate tow. All vehicles towed from campus are towed at the expense of the owner. The CampusOperationsOfficewillhavethetowinginformation

onfile.

Special EventsOnspecialoccasions,emergencyparkingandtrafficlimitationsmaybeimposedbytheCampusOperationsDepartment.

RestrictionsCampusstreetsmaynotbeusedbyanygroup,corporation,orpersonsforcommercialuseoradvertisingwithoutproperauthorization.

Color Coded ParkingInanattempttofacilitateparkingoncampus,colorcodedparkinghasbeeninstitutedtocorrectlydirectfaculty,staff,students,andvisitorstoappropriateparkingareas.Listedbelowarethecolorassignmentsforparkingdecalsoncampus.Thecolor-codingisindicatedbydecal,signage,andparkingspace.

White IndicatesVisitorsParkingonly. LightBlue IndicatesDisabledParkingonly. Red IndicatesFaculty/StaffParkingonly. Blue IndicatesStudentsParkingonly. Yellow IndicatesNoParking.

Listedbelowarethedesignatedparkingareasoncampus.Please adhere to the assigned areas for your color-coded decal.

ProsperityHall(PRO) Visitors,DisabledFreedomHall(FRE) Students,Faculty,Staff,

DisabledNathanial Cross Health TechnologyBuilding(HCT)

Faculty,Staff,Disabled

ArtisanHall(AED) (Side)Faculty,Staff(Front)Students,Visitors,Disabled

Manufacturing Technology Center(MTC)

Visitors,Faculty,Staff,Students,Disabled

GeorgeM.KirklandJr.Building(ADM)

Visitors,Faculty,Staff,Disabled

Child Development DemonstrationCenter(CDV)


Center of Excellence in InformationTechnologyandElectronics(CEIT)


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LogisticsEducationCenter(LEC)

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Faculty,Staff,Students,Disabled

Randolph County Learning Center(RCLC)


Permit/Decal Violations/FinesParkingdecalortagnotproperlyaffixed................ $10.00Failuretodisplaycurrentparkingpermit. ................ 10.00Decal displayed on vehicle other than vehicle for whichitisauthorized. .............................................. 10.00Alterationorreproductionofparkingdecal. .............. 10.00Knowinglyfalsifiesinformationonparkingpermitapplication. ............................................................... 10.00UnauthorizedpossessionofanATCparkingpermit. ...................................................................... 10.00

Parking ViolationsParkinginanoparkingzone,serviceanddeliveryzone,yellowcurbareas,andcrosswalks. ........................ $10.00Parkinginthewrongdirectiononanystreet. ......... 10.00Notparkingwithinamarkedspace. ........................ 10.00Blockingorobstructingtraffic,street,dumpster,sidewalk,buildingentranceorexit,oranothervehicle. ......... 10.00Doubleparkingorbackingintoaparkingspace. Rear of vehicle must face driving lanes of parking area for decal to be visible to Parking Monitors. ...... 10.00Parkinginunauthorizedareas. ................................ 10.00Studentsparkinginfaculty/stafforvisitorparkingareas. ............................................................................ 10.00 Occupying more than one space. ............................ 10.00Stopping,standing,orparkingwhereprohibited. ..... 10.00Litteringviolationswillbeenforcedfordroppinglitterinparkingareasandonthecampusgrounds. . 10.00ParkinginDisabled/ADAareas. ............................... 100.00

Property ViolationsDefacing,altering,knockingdownorremovinganyparkingortrafficsignal,signorstructure. ............................$10.00Litteringviolationswillbeenforcedfordroppinglitterinparkingareasandonthecampusgrounds. .............. 10.00

Traffic ViolationsDrivingundertheinfluenceofdrugsoralcohol. ....$25.00Recklessdriving. ....................................................... 25.00Speeding-Undernormalconditionsthemaximumspeedlimit on campus is 15 mph. The maximum speed limit in parking lots is 10 mph. Vehicles may not be operated at any speed that is excessive for the conditions, which may exist as a result of weather, traffic congestion, pedestrians, etc. ............................................................................ 25.00 Failure to obey stop or yield signs. ........................... 25.00 Improper change of lanes. ........................................ 25.00 Driving the wrong way on a one-way street. ............ 25.00

VISITORSProspectivestudentsareinvitedtovisitthecampusindividually,withparentsorfriendsoringroupsscheduledby high school counselors. Individual students and visitors

areprohibitedfromvisitingclassesduringclasstimewithoutexpresspermissionfromtheadministration.Allvisitorsmusthave permission to be present on our campus.

Pleasenote,thatuponadmissionofthestudenttotheCollege,minors are not allowed on campus,ortoaccompany students while students conduct business withtheCollege(i.e.studentorientations,classes,studentrelatedcampusactivities,etc.)

CAMPUS SECURITYStudents,faculty,andstaffshouldhavetheirATCidentificationbadgesavailableforverificationatalltimes.ATCprovidessecurityservicesoncampusatalltimes.Forproblemsorspecialneeds,contactCampusSecurityat(229) 430-4711. Reportallemergencies,thefts,vehicleaccidents,injuries,suspiciouspersons,suspiciousactivities,andsolicitors to Campus Security.

InconcurrencewithPublicLaw101-542,annualcrimestatisticsarecompiledanddistributedtocurrentlyenrolledstudentsandemployeeseachSeptember,andareavailableuponrequestattheStudentAffairsOffice.

REPORTING AN ACCIDENTInthecaseofanaccidentoremergency,studentsshouldinformtheirinstructor,whowillthencontactsecurityandthe proper administrator.

DRUG & TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS POLICY InaccordancewiththeDrug-freeSchoolsandCommunitiesActAmendmentsof1989,ATCisdesignatedasadrug-freezone.Theuse/orabuseofalcoholandotherillicitdrugsbystudents is prohibited. School standards of conduct clearly prohibittheunlawfulpossession,use,ordistributionofillicitdrugs and alcohol on campus or at any college-sponsored activities.Sanctionsuptoandincludingsuspension,expulsion,andreferralforprosecutionwillbeimposedfortheviolationofthesestandards.

OnApril3,2006,inresponsetoaschool-widesurvey,ATCbecameatobacco-freecampus,includingallcampusesandlearningcenters,grounds,parkinglotsandimmediateadjacent areas.

EffectiveJanuary2014,thefollowingmonetarypenaltieswillbeimplementedfortobaccouse/smokingoncampus/learning centers property outside of the personal vehicle:• Smokingoncampusofanytype(includinge-cigarettes)

oruseofanytobaccoproductsoncampus:$20.00• Repeatedoffenses(withintheacademicyearperiod-

August-July):2ndoffense$30.00;3rdoffense$40.00AllsecondandthirdoffenseviolatorswillbereferredtotheCollege’sdisciplinaryofficerordesigneeforappropriatestudentdisciplinaryactionpertheStudentConductCodeandviolationsbyemployeesoftheCollegewillbeaddressedthroughthePositiveDisciplinePolicy.FinesmustbepaidtoCashier/BusinessOfficeorthe

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designatedstaffmemberatthelearningcenterwithinfive(5)calendardaysoftheviolation.Studentswhodonotpayfinesbythe5thcalendardayofthefinewillhaveBusinessOfficeholdsplacedontheirstudentaccountsintheBannerStudentSystemuntilsuchtimeaspaymentismade.EmployeeswhofailtopaythefinebythefifthcalendardaywillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionunderthePositiveDiscipline Policy.

ENFORCEMENTAlbanyTechnicalCollegecampuspoliceofficersandotherdesignatedCollegeofficialsareauthorizedtoenforceallTobaccoFreeRegulationsandtoissuecitationsandlevyfinestoviolatorsatmaincampus,aswellaslearningcenters.

AlbanyTechnicalCollegePoliceOfficersarecertifiedlawenforcementofficerswithfullpowersofarrest.PoliceOfficersactivelypatrolthecampusandlearningcenters,andwillissuecitationsasneeded.ItistheadministrationandthePoliceOfficers’responsibilitytoenforceGeorgialawandcampusrulesrelatingtomaintainingatobacco-freecampus.Collegeofficialswhoobservesmokingbystudentsand/or employees should retain the student’s id badge or employee’s name badge in the absence of an available policeofficer.Theofficialwillthencontactthecampuspoliceofficersat430-4711forassistanceinthecitationbeingissued.Studentsandemployeeswhoareviolationof this policy must surrender their student id or employee namebadgetotheCollegeOfficial.

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCEATC student insurance coverage is handled through Pearce andPearceInc.,withMutualofOmahaasourcarrier.Forquestionsconcerninginsurancecoverage,contactthefollowing:

Students(credit):VicePresidentofStudentAffairs&EnrollmentManagement(229)430-3504

ChildcareParticipant:DeanofAcademicAffairs/EarlyChildhoodEducation (229)430-3537AdultEducationStudent:AssociateVP,AdultEducation (229)430-2751

Accident insurance provides coverage for medical expenses relatedtoaccidents(accidentalinjuryordeath)asspecifiedbelow:

1. College - Time coverage protects students while engagedincollegeactivitiesduringtheentireterm.

2. Travel-Travelingtoorfromthestudent'sresidenceandthecollegetoattendclassesandasamemberofasupervisedgroup(notasaspectator)travelinginacollege-furnished or chartered vehicle going to or from

acollege-sponsoredactivity.3. OntheCollege'sPremises-Duringthehoursoftheday

whenthecollegeisinsessionoranyothertimethestudentisrequiredtoparticipateinacollege-sponsoredactivity(notasaspectator).

4. AwayfromtheCollege'sPremises-Asamemberofasupervisedgroupparticipatinginacollege-sponsoredactivityrequiringtheattendanceofthestudent(notasaspectator).

CHILD CAREQualifiednon-traditionalstudentsand/orsingleparentsmaybe eligible for childcare assistance. An instructor must refer thestudenttotheSpecialPopulationsCoordinator’soffice.Students who receive TANF should contact a case manager atthelocalDFCSoffice.

Please note that minors are not allowed on campus,orto accompany students while students conduct business withtheCollege(i.e.studentorientations,classes,studentrelatedcampusactivities,etc.)

IDENTIFICATION BADGESIdentificationBadges(IDbadges)areprovidedtostudentsatnocharge;replacementIDbadgesmaybeobtainedforafeeof$5.00.AllstudentsarerequiredtoweartheirvalidIDbadges,ontheoutsideandvisible,atalltimeswhileoncampus.IDbadgesarerequiredtoparticipateinstudentactivitiesandmaybeusedtoobtaindiscountsinsomebusinesses.

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR INTERNET AND COMPUTER ACCESS

Technology is an integral part of the infrastructure of Albany Technical College. Computers and computer networksystemsarevitaltotheinstitution’sinstructionalprogrambothdirectlyandindirectly.Inaddition,computerresourcesareusedtoaccelerateadministrativefunctions,aidinexpeditingthemissionoftheinstitution,enhancecommunicationbetweenfacultyandstudents,andadvancecommunicationamongfacultyandstudentswiththelocal,stateandworldcommunities.

Rights and ResponsibilitiesWhile Albany Technical College promotes the rights of academicfreedomofexpressionandcreativity,theuserisexpectedtocomplywiththeresponsibilitiesandlimitationsassociated with those rights. Users are expected to maintain thehighestlevelofethicalbehaviorandavoidactivitiesthat are inconsistent with the mission and policies of the institution.Primaryresponsibilityformaintaininghighstandards of conduct resides with the faculty. General RulesComputers and technology are intended for academic use or services to support the academic program at Albany Technical College. So that technology is used appropriately andeffectively,usageisgovernedbythefollowingrules.• Computers in labs and the media center are to be used


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for academic purposes only. • Users of the computer resources at Albany Technical

College must comply with state and federal laws regardingprivacy,libel,softwarelicensingagreements,andpoliciesandrulesoftheinstitution.

• Usersmustnotengageine-mailandInternetactivitiesduringinstructionaltimeunlesstheactivityispartofan assignment and supervised by an instructor.

• ChatRoomandInstantMessageactivitiesareprohibitedincomputerlocations.

• Computers in open labs are to be used only by currently enrolled ATC students who present a valid ID card.

• Both ATC students and the general public may use computersinthelibrary.Forlibraryuse,currentlyenrolled students are required to present valid ID card andotherpersonsmustpresentavalidGeorgiadriver’slicense.

In keeping with policies at ATC, children are not allowed in computer labs.

STUDENT SERVICESThe Division of Student Services provides the following services:recruitmentandadmissions,orientation,testing,careeradvising,jobplacement,studentrecords,serviceprojects,HighSchoolprograms,specialneeds,andretentioncounseling.

Career Development CenterAlbany Technical College’s Career Services Department iscommittedtoassistingactivestudentsandgraduatesinthepursuitofsuitable,rewardingemployment.WhiletheCareerServicesOfficedoesnotguaranteeallstudentsemploymentupongraduation,theCareerServicesstaff,alongwithinstructionalstaff,constantlyseekstoassiststudentswithemploymentopportunitiesbeforeandaftergraduation.TheCareerServicesOfficewillconductfollow-upsongraduates and employers each semester. These surveys ensure that Albany Technical College is achieving its educationalobjectiveofprovidingstudentsandgraduateswiththeskillsnecessarytoperforminacompetitiveworkforceenvironment.TheCareerServicesOfficemaintainsadatabaseofpotentialemployersinadditionto Internet access of employment Web sites. Contact Judy Jimmerson at 229-430-3514 or [email protected] for more details.TheCareerCenteroffersavarietyofprogramsdesignedtoassist students and graduates in developing and managing effectivecareerplanningandresources.TheCareerCentermaintainsfull-timeandpart-timejobvacancyannouncementsaswellasindividualizedjobsearchassistance,resumewriting,coverletters,on-linejobsearchandapplications.Studentsandgraduatesareencouragedtoregularlycheckthejobvacancyboardtostaycurrentwithemploymentopportunities.The Career Center is located at the Dougherty County CampusintheCareerDevelopmentCenter(CCT).The

Center is open Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5pmandFridayfrom8amto12noon.Walk-insarewelcomefrom9amtonoon,MondaythroughThursday.Appointmentsareavailableafter1pmonMondaythroughThursday. Students are seen on Fridays by appointment only. JobPreparationAssistance • CareerPortfolio • Resume • Development of Job Resources • NetworkingTips • Dressing for Success Tips• Interviewing Tips • TheFollow-uptoincludeThankYouLetters

Special Populations programSpecialPopulationsCoordinatorprovidesservicestostudents in the following areas: SingleParent,displacedhomemaker,economicallydisadvantagedandstudentsenrolledinanon-traditionalprogramfortheirgender.TheSpecialPopulationsCoordinatorwillprovideguidance,referralservices,andbasic counseling/career advisement to students in these areas.Studentswillbeprovidedindividualizedacademicassessment,educationaladvisingforparticipants,careertrends/awarenessforeducationalsuccesswhileenrolledatAlbany Technical College. Contact Carla Jester at 229-430-6144 or email [email protected] for more details.

Services for students with disabilities Studentswithdocumenteddisabilitiesmaybeeligibleforreasonablespecialaccommodationstohelpensuretheiracademicsuccess.However,itisthestudent’sresponsibilityto disclose his/her disability prior to registering for classes atAlbanyTechnicalCollegetoassurethataccommodationsorassistivetechnologydevicesareprovidedinatimelymanner. The Special Needs Coordinator is available to provide assistance and services to ensure accessibility and tomeetthediverseneedsofstudentswithdisabilitieswhoareinterestedinandcanbenefitfromthemanyprogramsofferedatAlbanyTechnicalCollege.Servicesmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,providingspecialequipmentandsupport,testingaccommodations,agencyreferrals,architecturalaccessibilityandindividualaccommodationplanning.AllCollegeactivities,programs,servicesandorganizationsareopentoallstudents,includingthosewhohavedisabilities.ThedisabilityservicesofficeislocatedinRoom156intheKirklandBuilding,ADMBuilding,andis open during regular business hours throughout the academicyear.ContactReginaWattsat229-430-2854oremailrwatts@albanytech.eduformoredetails.

English-As-A-Second-LanguageStudentswithLimitedEnglishProficiencymayreceiveassistancetofacilitatetheiradmissionandparticipationinAlbanyTechnicalCollege’sprogramsofstudyandactivities.Assistance is provided through the peer tutorial program aswellasindividualaccommodationtheinstructional

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setting.StudentsmayreceiveassistancebycontactingtheCoordinator of Counseling and Special Services. Please call ReginaWatts,229-430-2854formoredetails.

ACADEMIC FRESH STARTThe Academic Fresh Start program allows forgiveness of past academic records when the student meets the following criteria:1. hasacumulativegradepointaverage(GPA)below2.02. has been out of school six months3. appliesinwritingfortheacademicFreshStartprogram4. submitsallofficialtranscriptstotheOfficeof

Admissions when applyingPleasecontacttheOfficeoftheRegistrarintheKirklandBuilding,room159,orviatelephoneat(229)430-3510formoreinformationonAlbanyTechnicalCollege’sFreshStartprogram.

RETENTION SERVICESThe college provides support for students who request assistance with problems or who may be referred for assistance by an instructor. Students occasionally have problemswithwhichtheywouldlikeassistance,suchasuncertaintyofprogramchoice,poorgrades,lackofabilitytoconcentrate,poorstudyhabits,financialaidconcerns,familyorsocialsituations,planningafutureeducation,etc.Studentsneedingassistanceinmakingadecisionshouldnot consider any problem too small or too great to discuss withacounselor.Studentsareencouragedtoseektheservicesofanadvisoranytimetheyfeelthatthecounselormaybeofassistance.StudentsmaycontacttheRetentionCoordinatordirectly,ormaybereferredbyfaculty.ContactMaranda Lee at 229-430-3558 or email [email protected] for more details.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT CENTERTheAcademicAchievementCenter(AAC)providesresourcesforthereinforcementofReading,English,andMathskillsandalsooffershelpwithhistoricallydifficultcoursessuchasCOMP 1000 and Anatomy and Physiology. Students receive dedicated,expertassistancefromastaffofprofessionalsandstudent(peer)tutors.

Newapplicantswhoarenotsatisfiedwiththeirentranceexam scores can visit the AAC to brush up on basics before retesting.Thosewhochoosetotakeadvantageoftheseservices have great success rates. The facility located in Room 110 of Freedom Hall contains individual study rooms and computer labs for student use.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Alumni AssociationAllgraduatesautomaticallybecomealumniandareencouragedtoactivelyparticipateintheATCAlumniAssociation.Studentswillbeinductedintotheassociationupongraduation.

AmbassadorsThe ATC ambassadors are student leaders who assist thecollegewithvariousactivities.Theyareoutstandingstudents from various programs and they represent their particularprogramwithinthecommunity.Ambassadorsassistwithcampustoursandspecialevents,providinggoodwill for the College.

The Ambassador Program assists students with leadership skills,workethicsandcommunicationskills.Tobecomeanambassador,astudentmustbenominatedbyanATCinstructorandgothroughaninterviewprocess.Potentialambassadors must be enrolled in a diploma or degree program,havenotcompletedmorethan50percentoftheircourseworkandmaintainaGPAof3.0orhigher.

American Criminal Justice Association ClubTheAlbanyTechnicalCollege'sAlphaThetaChiChapter(ATC)oftheAmericanCriminalJusticeAssociationwasgrantedJanuary6,2011.TheAmericanCriminalJusticeAssociation-LambdaAlphaEpsilon(ACJA-LAE)isanAssociationdevotedtothefurtheranceofprofessionalisminallareasofcriminaljustice.Itstrivestoencouragegreatercooperationamongcriminaljusticeagenciesandtopromotegreater understanding between the community and the profession.TheAssociationfostersmoreresponsivetrainingandeducationtofulfilltheneedsoftheprofessionthroughsponsorshipsofseminars,technicalmaterialsandpersonalcontacts.TheAssociationservesasaunifiednationalvoiceonkeyissuesoftheprofession.Membershipiscomposedofpersonswhoareformallycommittedtothefieldofcriminaljusticeeitherthroughtheireducationortheiremployment.Membershipsaredrawnfromthetotalcriminaljusticespectrum-lawenforcement,prosecution,defense,courts,andcorrections.

Collegiate DECA (formerly Delta Epsilon Chi)CollegiateDECAisastudentdrivenorganizationthatvaluescompetence,innovation,integrity,andteamwork.CollegiateDECApreparesstudentsforcareersbyintegratingskillslearned in the classroom into real world experiences.Collegiate DECA programs assist in developing academically prepared,communityoriented,professionallyresponsible,experienced leaders. Our Students major in a variety of academic programs with a strong focus on business-related fields.CollegiateDECAconferencesandotheractivitiesgivestudentsuniqueaccesstointernships,scholarships,competition,andprofessionalnetworking.Membershipmust be established by January 31st of the academic year to beeligibleforcompetition.

Engineering Club (“E” Club) The“E”Club’s(EngineeringClub)purposeistointroducestudentstotheinvigoratingandsuccessfulworldofengineeringandofferanopportunitytogainrealworldengineeringexperience.The“E”Cluboffersmanytechnologicallyadvancedinnovationsinanefforttopromotecamaraderie,education,teamwork,andoverall


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goodwill.TheClubinitiatesandsponsorsactivitiesthatofferFUNandeducationalbenefits.Membersofthe“E”ClubworkcollaborativelywithAlbanyTechnicalCollege’sAthleticDepartmenttopromotetheTitanMenandWomenbasketballteams(T-ShirtCannon)alongwithotherStudentGovernmentfunctionsbothonandoffcampusthroughoutthe year. The E-Club is involved in community projects and presentationstocommunityschoolswhichoftenincludesroboticdemonstrationsandcompetitionstohelpraiseSTEMawareness and promote engineering pathways for younger generations.Eligibilityrequirementstojointhe“E”ClubaretobeenrolledatAlbanyTechnicalCollege,maintainaminimum2.0GPA,haveapassionfortechnologyandlearning,andastrongcommitmenttoworkonateam.

Foundation Setters for Future Minds (FSFFM)TheFoundationSettersforFutureMinds(FSFFM)organizationpromotestheprofessionaldevelopmentofEarlyChildhoodCare&EducationstudentsandprovidesopportunitiesforinteractionwiththeEarlyChildhoodprofessional community and local community.

FSFFMspecificobjectives:• To promote professional growth.• ToprovideknowledgeoftheECCEprofessionandits

occupations.• To provide programs on contemporary issues in early

childhoodeducationtomembers.• To provide the opportunity to interact on a social

andprofessionallevelwithfaculty,studentsandthecommunityduringFSFFMactivities.

• Toprovideanopportunityforparticipationinatleastonecommunityserviceeventeachtermsupportingchildren and their families.

GOALTheGeorgiaOccupationalAwardofLeadership(GOAL)programwasestablishedin1971torecognizeandrewardexcellenceamongstudentsatGeorgia'spost-secondarytechnical colleges. Jointly sponsored and administered at theStatelevelbytheGeorgiaChamberofCommerceandtheTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia,theGOALProgramisanoutstandingexampleofeducationjoininghandswithbusiness and industry. Instructors nominate outstanding studentsfortheGOALProgramandatthelocallevel,finalistsarechosenbyatwo-partyinterviewprocess.TheATCwinnercompetesinaregionalcompetitionwithaneyetowardtheStateGOALcompetitioninAtlantawhereGeorgia'swinnerisannounced.TheobjectivesoftheGOALProgramareasfollows:

1. To spotlight the role of technical training in our modern economy. 2. To reward those students who excel in learning a usefulskill.3.Tostimulategreaterprideinworkmanship.4. To generate greater public awareness of and appreciationforcontributionsoftheworkingmenandwomeninGeorgia.

5.Toemphasizethedignityofworkinoursociety.

Honor GraduateThecollegerecognizeshonorgraduateswhentheymaintainthefollowingoverallGPA's.HonorswithDistinction:3.75-3.94,andPresidentialScholar:3.95-4.00.

National Technical Honor SocietyTheNationalTechnicalHonorSociety(NTHS)isanhonororganizationforstudentsenrolledintechnicalcolleges.ThepurposeofNTHSistopromoteservice,leadership,honesty,careerdevelopmentandskilledworkmanship;torewardstudentachievement;toencourageandassiststudenteducationandcareergoal-setting;topromoteastrongerlinkagebetweenlocaltechnicalcolleges,businessandindustry;andtopromotetheimageoftechnicaleducationin America. InordertobecomeamemberofATC’sNTHS,studentsmustmeet the following criteria:

1. Be enrolled at Albany Technical College2.Havecompletedtwo(2)consecutivesemestersofcoursework,aminimumof18credithours3.Haveandmaintaina3.5overallGPA4.Exemplifythepersonalqualitiesofanhonorstudent:safetyconscious,workwellwithothers,dependable,trustworthy,responsible,andhonest.5. Maintain the required grade point average to remain amemberoftheNationalTechnicalHonorSociety.

Phi Beta LambdaThepurposeofPhiBetaLambdaistoprovideopportunitiesforpost-secondarystudentstodevelopvocationalcompetenciesforbusinessandofficeoccupations.Thisstudentorganizationisanintegralpartoftheinstructionalprogramand,inaddition,promotesasenseofcivicandpersonal responsibility. Phi Beta Lambda strives to develop competent,aggressivebusinessleadership,strengthentheconfidenceofstudentsinthemselvesandtheirwork,assiststudentsintheestablishmentofoccupationalgoals,andfacilitatethetransitionfromcollegetowork.Studentsparticipateinleadershipconferences,workshops,andcompetitionsatthedistrict,state,andnationallevels.Astudent in good standing with the college is eligible for membership.

SkillsUSASkillsUSAisthenationalnonprofitorganizationservinghighschoolandcollegestudentsenrolledintechnical,skilledandservicecareers,includinghealthoccupations.ItwasformerlyknownasVICA(VocationalIndustrialClubsofAmerica).SkillsUSA'smissionistohelpitsmembersbecomeworld-classworkers,leadersandresponsibleAmericancitizens.MembershipmustbeestablishedbyMarch1of the current year to be eligible to compete in the state competitions.

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a sense of civic and professional responsibility while embracingthestudentwithfellowship,prayer,andempowerment. As an integral part of the students’ academiclives,SFCworkswithintheChristianframeworkto encourage the students to achieve their goals at the college,intheircommunity,andtheworldaroundthem.SFCprovidesaChristianatmospherewhilestudentsaredeveloping the competencies needed for their chosen occupationalfieldsofstudy.StudentFellowshipforChristianshelpsthestudentbecomecompetent,successful,confident,andself-disciplined.SFCalsoassiststhestudentindeterminingthedirectionsthatimpacttheirstudiesandlives.StudentFellowshipforChristiansisanon-denominationalorganizationthatisopentoallstudentsofthe college.

Student Government Association (SGA)TheStudentGovernmentAssociation(SGA)includessenators from all program areas. The purpose of the organizationistopromotebetterrelationsbetweenthestudents,faculty,andadministration;toenhancethephysicalappearanceofthecollege;tohelppromotetheCollegeandcollege’srelatedfunctions;andhelptheCollegein any way possible. Membership is limited to students at Albany Technical College. Each program chooses a representativeandanalternatetoattendSGAmeetings.Students elected should have at least two terms remaining beforegraduation.Officersfortheassociationareelectedevery fall term.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESAdmission into Albany Technical College is voluntary. As an open-doorinstitution,anyindividualwhohastheabilitytobenefitfromtheCollege’sprogramscanbeadmitted.Studentsareentitledtotherightsandprotectiongiventoallcitizensbythelawsofthecommunity.Atthesametime,students are also subject to all laws and their enforcement within this community. Violators of civil or criminal laws will besubjecttopenaltiesadministeredbylegalauthorities.Likewise,schooldisciplinewillbeinitiatedwhenstudentsviolatecollegerulesandregulations.Thispolicyappliestoallpersonswhoactivelyenrollatthecollegeforcreditornon-creditcoursework,specialtrainingprograms,workshops,seminars,aswellashighschoolstudentsapprovedtotakeclassesonthecampuses.

Federal and state laws provide individuals with reasonableexpectationofprivacyinadditiontofreedomofunreasonablesearchandseizureofproperty.Suchguaranteesarenotunlimited,andmustbebalancedbytheCollege’sresponsibilitytoprotecthealth,safety,andwelfareof all students.

Studentshavetherighttoprivacyoftheireducationalrecords.TheFamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)appliestoallschoolsthatreceivefundsunderanapplicableprogramoftheU.S.DepartmentofEducation.These rights transfer to the students or former students

whohavereachedtheageof18orwhoareattendingcollegebeyondhighschool.Schoolsmaydisclose,withoutconsent,“directory”typeinformationsuchasstudent’sname,address,telephonenumber,dateandplaceofbirth,honorsandawards,anddatesofattendanceunlessparentsor students request that the college not disclose directory informationaboutthem.

ALBANY TECHNICAL COLLEGEMODEL STUDENT CONDUCT CODES

I. POLICY: Academicinstitutionsexistforthetransmissionofknowledge,thepursuitoftruth,thedevelopmentofstudents,andthewell-beingofsociety.Freeinquiryandfreeexpressionareindispensabletotheattainmentofthesegoals.Asmembersofthisacademiccommunity,studentsareencouragedtodevelopthecapacityforcriticaljudgmentand to engage in a sustained and independent search for knowledge.

Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facetsofacademicconditionsintheclassroom,onthecampus,othercollegesites,andinthecommunity.Studentsare expected to exercise their freedom with responsibility. Asmembersoftheacademiccommunity,studentsaresubjecttotheobligationswhichaccruetothembyvirtueof this membership. As members of the larger community ofwhichthecollegeisapart,studentsareentitledtoallrightsandprotectionaccordedthembythelawsofthe community. Nothing in this Code of Conduct shall be interpreted to interfere with any person’s right to free speech as provided by the First Amendment to the ConstitutionoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.

Bythesametoken,studentsarealsosubjecttoalllaws,the enforcement of which is the responsibility of duly constitutedauthorities.Whenstudentsviolatelaws,theymayincurpenaltiesprescribedbylegalauthorities.Insuchinstances,collegedisciplinewillbeinitiatedifthepresenceof the student on campus is considered a possible threat topersonsorproperty,orifthatperson'spresencemaydisrupttheeducationalprocessofthecollege.However,whenastudent'sviolationofthelawalsoadverselyaffectsthecollege'srecognizededucationalobjectives,orviolatesthecollege'sStudentCodeofConduct,thecollegewillenforceitsownregulations.Whenstudentsviolatecollegeregulations,theyaresubjecttodisciplinaryactionbythecollege whether or not their conduct violates the law.

ItisthepolicyoftheTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia(TCSG)toprovidetechnicalandadulteducationprogramsforthepeopleofGeorgia.TCSG'stechnicalcollegesmustprovideopportunitiesforintellectual,emotional,social,and physical growth. Technical college students assume an obligationtoactinamannercompatiblewiththefulfillmentofthemission.Thetechnicalcollegecommunityrecognizes


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its responsibility to provide an atmosphere conducive to growth.Withtheseprinciplesinmind,theTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgiaestablishesthisStudentCodeofConduct.

Generally,technicalcollegejurisdictionanddisciplineshallbe limited to conduct which occurs on technical college Premises,off-campusclasses,activitiesorfunctionssponsoredbythetechnicalcollege,anexaminationoranyotherwrittenororalworksubmittedforevaluationand/oragrade,orwhichotherwiseadverselyaffectsmembersofthe technical college community and/or the pursuit of the technicalcollege'sobjectives.

II. APPLICABILITY: This procedure is applicable to all technical colleges associatedwiththeTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia

III. RELATED AUTHORITY:Procedure: V. D. I. Student Disciplinary ProcedureProcedure:V.A.1.UnlawfulHarassmentandDiscriminationof Students

IV. DEFINITIONS1) FacultyMember:anypersonhiredbyaTCSGtechnicalcollegetoconductteaching,service,orresearchactivities.2) HearingBody:asdefinedintheStudentDisciplinaryProcedure. 3) Memberofthetechnicalcollegecommunity:anypersonwhoisastudent,facultymember,contractor,technicalcollegeofficialoranyotherperson/sinvolvedwiththetechnicalcollege,involvedinthecommunityoremployedbythe technical college. 4) Policy:thewrittenregulationsofthetechnicalcollegeasfoundin,butnotlimitedto,theStudentCodeofConduct,StudentHandbook(s),ResidenceHallHandbook(s),technicalcollegeCatalog(s),thetechnicalcollegePolicyManual,and the Policy Manual approved by the State Board for the TechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia.5) Student:allpersonstakingcoursesatthetechnicalcollege,includingfull-time,part-time,dualenrollment,jointenrollment,non-credit,andcredit.Personswhoarenotofficiallyenrolledforaparticulartermbutwhohaveacontinuingrelationshipwiththetechnicalcollegearealsoconsidered "students".6) System:theTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgiaorTCSG.7) Technicalcollegeofficial:anypersonemployedbythetechnicalcollegeperformingassignedresponsibilitiesonapart-time,full-timeoradjunctbasis.8) Premises:allland,buildings,facilities,andotherpropertyinthepossessionoforowned,used,orcontrolledby the technical college (including adjacent streets and sidewalks).V. ATTACHMENTSNone.

VI. PROCEDUREPROSCRIBED CONDUCT

Anystudentfoundtohavecommittedanyofthefollowingtypesofmisconductissubjecttothedisciplinarysanctionsoutlined in the Student Disciplinary Policy and Procedure.

A. ACADEMICAcademicMisconductDefinitionsAcademicMisconductincludes,butisnotlimitedto,thefollowing:1. AidingandAbettingAcademicMisconductKnowinglyhelping,procuring,encouragingorotherwiseassistinganotherpersontoengageinacademicmisconduct.

2. Cheatinga. Useand/orpossessionofunauthorizedmaterialortechnologyduringanexamination,oranyotherwrittenororalworksubmittedforevaluationand/oragrade,suchastapecassettes,notes,tests,calculators,computerprograms,cellphonesand/orsmartphones,orotherelectronicdevices.a. Obtainingassistancewithoranswerstoanexaminationoranyotherwrittenororalworksubmittedforevaluationand/or a grade from another person with or without that person'sknowledge.b. Furnishingassistancewithoranswerstoanexaminationoranyotherwrittenororalworksubmittedforevaluationand/or a grade to another person.c. Possessing,using,distributingorsellingunauthorizedcopiesofanexamination,computerprogram,oranyotherwrittenororalworksubmittedforevaluationand/oragrade.d. Representingasone'sownanexaminationoranyotherwrittenororalworksubmittedforevaluationand/oragradecreated by another person.e. Takinganexaminationoranyotherwrittenororalworksubmittedforevaluationand/oragradeinplaceofanotherperson.f. Obtainingunauthorizedaccesstothecomputerfilesof another person or agency and/or altering or destroying thosefiles.g. Obtainingteachereditiontextbooks,testbanks,orotherinstructionalmaterialsthatareonlyintendedtobeaccessedbytechnicalcollegeofficials,collegeadministratoror faculty member.

3.FabricationThefalsificationofanyinformationorcitationinanexaminationoranyotherwrittenororalworksubmittedforevaluationand/oragrade.

4. Plagiarisma. Submittinganother'spublishedorunpublishedworkinwhole,inpartorinparaphrase,asone'sownwithoutfullyandproperlycreditingtheauthorwithfootnotes,quotationmarks,citations,orbibliographicalreference.b. Submittingasone'sownoriginalwork,materialobtained from an individual or agency without reference to the person or agency as the source of the material.

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c. Submittingasone'sownoriginalworkmaterialthathasbeenproducedthroughunacknowledgedcollaborationwithotherswithoutreleaseinwritingfromcollaborators.

B. NON-ACADEMIC MISCONDUCTNon-AcademicMisconductincludes,butisnotlimitedto,the following:

1. Behaviora. IndecentConduct:lewdorindecentconduct;ordistributionofobsceneorlibelouswrittenorelectronicmaterial.b. Violence: physical abuse of any person (including datingviolence,domesticviolenceorsexualviolence)ontechnical college Premises or at technical college-sponsored ortechnicalcollege-supervisedfunctions,includingphysicalactionswhichthreatenorendangerthehealthorsafetyofanysuchpersons.Thisincludesfightingand/orotherdisruptivebehavior,whichincludesanyactionorthreatofviolencewhichendangersthepeace,safety,ororderlyfunctionofthetechnicalcollege,itsfacilities,orpersonsengaged in the business of the technical college. Note: certain physical abuse may also be considered unlawful harassment. c. Harassment: The technical college prohibits unlawful conductbasedonrace,color,creed,nationalorethnicorigin,gender,religion,disability,age,geneticinformation,politicalaffirmationorbelief,disabledveteran,veteranoftheVietnamEraorcitizenshipstatusaddresseddirectly to any individual or group that has the purpose oreffectofunreasonablyandobjectivelyinterferingwiththatindividualorgroup’s:(1)performance,(2)workoreducationalenvironmentor(3)abilitytoparticipateinaneducationalprogramoractivity.Thetechnicalcollegealsoprohibitsstalking,orotherbehaviorwhichobjectivelyandunreasonablyinterfereswithanother'slegalrightsorcreatesanobjectivelyintimidating,hostile,oroffensiveenvironment.(Thisalsoincludesthedisplayofornavigationto pornography and other inappropriate websites and materials and inappropriate behavior on social media and/ornetworkingapplications.)Impermissibleharassmentmayincludeverbal,non-verbaland/orphysicalconduct.d. Disruption:prohibitsactivitiesnototherwiseprotectedbylawincludingtheFirstAmendmenttotheConstitutionoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichintentionallyobstructsorinterruptsteaching,research,administration,disciplinaryproceedingsorothertechnicalcollegeactivities,includingpublicservicefunctionsandotherdulyauthorizedactivitieson technical college Premises or at technical college-sponsoredactivitysites.e. Failure to Comply: Failure to comply with lawful directionsoftechnicalcollegeofficialsand/orfailuretoidentifyoneselftothesepersonswhenrequestedtodoso.

2. Professionalisma. Personal Appearance: Refer to Albany Technical College Dress Code Policy.

Dress requirements vary in classrooms, laboratory, and shop areas. Students enrolled in internships and clinical courses are required to dress appropriately according to the requirements of the work for which they are being trained.

Students should not dress, groom, wear, or use emblems, insignias, badges or other symbols or lewd or vulgar words where the effect thereof is offensive to a reasonable person or otherwise causes disruption or interference with the orderly operations of the College.The supervising administrator shall determine if the particular mode of dress results in disruptions or interference. Students shall at all times observe rules governing body cleanliness and not wear short or tight shorts, short skirts or dresses, swimsuits, tank tops, pants below the waist, bare midriffs, bare buttocks, bare chest or bare feet.

3. Use of Technical College Propertya. TheftandDamage:prohibitstheftof,misuseof,orharmtotechnicalcollegeproperty,ortheftofordamagetoproperty of a member of the technical college community or a campus visitor on technical college Premises or at a technicalcollegefunction.b. OccupationorSeizure:illegaloccupationorseizureinanymanneroftechnicalcollegeproperty,atechnicalcollegePremises,oranyportionthereofforauseinconsistentwithprescribed,customary,orauthorizeduse.c. Presence on technical college Premises: prohibits unauthorizedentryupontechnicalcollegePremises;unauthorizedentryintotechnicalcollegePremisesoraportionthereofwhichhasbeenrestrictedinuse;unauthorizedpresenceintechnicalcollegePremisesafterclosinghours;orfurnishingfalseinformationtogainentryupon technical college Premises.d. Assembly:prohibitsparticipationinorconductinganunauthorizedgatheringthatobjectivelythreatensorcausesinjury to person or property or that interferes with free accesstotechnicalcollegefacilitiesorthatisunprotectedbytheFirstAmendmenttotheConstitutionoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaandobjectivelyharmful,obstructive,ordisruptivetotheeducationalprocessorfunctionsofthetechnical college.e. FireAlarms:prohibitssettingoffafirealarmorusingortamperingwithanyfiresafetyequipmentontechnicalcollegePremisesorattechnicalcollege-sponsoredactivitysites,exceptwithreasonablebeliefintheneedforsuchalarmorequipment.Intheeventofafirealarmsounding,students must evacuate the building unless otherwise directedbyatechnicalcollegeofficial.f. Obstruction:prohibitsobstructionofthefreeflowofpedestrianorvehiculartrafficontechnicalcollegePremisesorattechnicalcollegesponsoredorsupervisedfunctions.RefertoAlbanyTechnicalCollegeParkingPolicyandRegulations.

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Substances referred to under this policy include all illegal drugs,alcoholicbeverages,andmisusedlegaldrugs(bothprescriptionandover-the-counter).a. Alcohol: Students must comply with all state and federal lawsregulatingalcoholaswellasTCSGPolicyII.C.6,Alcoholon Campus. Alcoholic beverages may not be served or sold atanystudentsponsoredfunction.StudentsbeinginastateofintoxicationontechnicalcollegePremisesorattechnicalcollege-sponsoredorsupervisedfunctions(includingoff-campusfunctions),internships,externships,practicum,clinicalsites,co-operativeoracademicsponsoredprogramsoractivitiesorinatechnicalcollege-ownedvehicleisprohibited.b. Controlledsubstances,illegaldrugsanddrugparaphernalia:Thetechnicalcollegeprohibitspossession,use,sale,ordistributionofanycontrolledsubstance,illegaldrugs,ordrugparaphernaliaexceptasexpresslypermittedbylaw.Anyinfluencewhichmaybeattributedtotheuseof drugs or of alcoholic beverages shall not in any way limit the responsibility of the individual for the conduct or consequencesofhis/heractions.c. Food:Thetechnicalcollegeprohibitseatingand/ordrinkinginclassrooms,shops,andlabsorotherunauthorizedareasontechnicalcollegePremises,unlessotherwisepermittedbytechnicalcollegeofficials.d. Smoking/Tobacco:Thetechnicalcollegeprohibitssmoking,orusingotherformsofelectronic,alternativesmokingdevicesorotherformsoftobaccoproductsinclassrooms,shops,andlabsorotherunauthorizedareasontechnical college Premises. Refer to the Albany Technical College Tobacco Policy.

InaccordancewiththeDrug-freeSchoolsandCommunitiesActAmendmentsof1989,ATCisdesignatedasadrug-freezone.Theuse/orabuseofalcoholandotherillicitdrugsbystudents is prohibited. School standards of conduct clearly prohibittheunlawfulpossession,use,ordistributionofillicitdrugs and alcohol on campus or at any college-sponsored activities.Sanctionsuptoandincludingsuspension,expulsion,andreferralforprosecutionwillbeimposedfortheviolationofthesestandards.

OnApril3,2006,inresponsetoaschool-widesurvey,ATCbecameatobacco-freecampus,includingallcampusesandlearningcenters,grounds,parkinglotsandimmediateadjacent areas.

EffectiveJanuary2014,thefollowingmonetarypenaltieswillbeimplementedfortobaccouse/smokingoncampus/learning centers property outside of the personal vehicle:• Smokingoncampusofanytype(includinge-cigarettes)

oruseofanytobaccoproductsoncampus:$20.00• Repeatedoffenses(withintheacademicyearperiod-

August-July):2ndoffense$30.00;3rdoffense$40.00AllsecondandthirdoffenseviolatorswillbereferredtotheCollege’sdisciplinaryofficerordesigneeforappropriatestudentdisciplinaryactionpertheStudentConductCodeandviolationsbyemployeesoftheCollegewillbeaddressed

throughthePositiveDisciplinePolicy.FinesmustbepaidtoCashier/BusinessOfficeorthedesignatedstaffmemberatthelearningcenterwithinfive(5)calendardaysoftheviolation.Studentswhodonotpayfinesbythe5thcalendardayofthefinewillhaveBusinessOfficeholdsplacedontheirstudentaccountsintheBannerStudentSystemuntilsuchtimeaspaymentismade.EmployeeswhofailtopaythefinebythefifthcalendardaywillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionunderthePositiveDiscipline Policy.

ENFORCEMENTAlbanyTechnicalCollegecampuspoliceofficersandotherdesignatedCollegeofficialsareauthorizedtoenforceallTobaccoFreeRegulationsandtoissuecitationsandlevyfinestoviolatorsatmaincampus,aswellaslearningcenters.

AlbanyTechnicalCollegePoliceOfficersarecertifiedlawenforcementofficerswithfullpowersofarrest.PoliceOfficersactivelypatrolthecampusandlearningcenters,andwillissuecitationsasneeded.ItistheadministrationandthePoliceOfficers’responsibilitytoenforceGeorgialawandcampusrulesrelatingtomaintainingatobacco-freecampus.Collegeofficialswhoobservesmokingbystudentsand/or employees should retain the student’s id badge or employee’s name badge in the absence of an available policeofficer.Theofficialwillthencontactthecampuspoliceofficersat430-4711forassistanceinthecitationbeingissued.Studentsandemployeeswhoareviolationof this policy must surrender their student id or employee namebadgetotheCollegeOfficial.

5. Use of Technologya. DamageandDestruction:Destructionoforharmtoequipment,software,ordatabelongingtothetechnicalcollege or to others is considered unacceptable usage. This mayincludealtering,downloading,orinstallingsoftwareontechnicalcollegecomputers,tamperingwithcomputerhardwareorsoftwareconfiguration,improperaccesstothetechnicalcollege'snetwork,anddisconnectionoftechnicalcollege computers or devices.b. ElectronicDevices:Unlessotherwisepermittedbytechnicalcollegeofficials,thetechnicalcollegeprohibitsuseofelectronicdevicesinclassrooms,labs,andotherinstructional,event,oraffiliatedfacilitiesontechnicalcollegePremises.Suchdevicesinclude,butarenotlimitedtocellphones,beepers,walkietalkies,cameras,gamingdevices,andotherelectronicdevices,whichmaycauseunnecessarydisruptiontotheteaching/learningprocessoncampus.Thetechnicalcollegealsoprohibitsattachingpersonal electronic devices to college computers under any circumstances.c. Harassment: The technical college prohibits the use of computertechnologytoobjectivelyinterferewithanother’slegal right to be free from harassment based on that individual’srace,color,creed,geneticinformation,nationalorethnicorigin,gender,religion,disability,age,political

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affirmationorbelief,disabledveteran,veteranoftheVietnamEraorcitizenshipstatus.d. UnacceptableUse:Useofcomputingfacilitiestointerferewiththeworkofanotherstudent,facultymemberortechnicalcollegeofficial.Thisincludestheunauthorizeduseofanotherindividual'sidentificationandpassword.AlbanyTechnicalCollegeprohibitsanyadditionalviolationtotheDepartment'sAcceptableComputerandInternetUsePolicy.

6. WeaponsTheTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgiaiscommittedtoprovidingallemployees,students,volunteers,visitors,vendorsandcontractorsasafeandsecureworkplaceand/oracademicsetting.Thepossession,carrying,ortransportationofafirearm,weapon,orexplosivecompound/material in or on college building or property shallbegovernedbyGeorgiastatelaw.Allindividualsareexpected to comply with the related laws. Failure to follow lawspertainingtoweaponsisconsideredaviolationoftheStudentCodeofConduct.RelevantGeorgialawstobeaware of and compliant with include but may not be limited to:O.C.G.A.§16-8-12(a)(6)(A)(iii)O.C.G.A.§16-7-80O.C.G.A.§16-7-81O.C.G.A.§16-7-85O.C.G.A.§16-11-121O.C.G.A.§16-11-125.1O.C.G.A.§16-11-126O.C.G.A.§16-11-127O.C.G.A.§16-11-127.1O.C.G.A.§16-11-129O.C.G.A.§16-11-130O.C.G.A.§16-11-133O.C.G.A.§16-11-135O.C.G.A.§16-11-137O.C.G.A.§43-38-10

7.GamblingTheTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgiaprohibitstheviolationoffederal,stateorlocalgamblinglawsontechnicalcollege premises or at technical college sponsored or supervisedactivities.

8.ParkingThetechnicalcollegeprohibitsviolationofAlbanyTechnicalCollegeregulationsregardingtheoperationandparkingof motor vehicles on or around Albany Technical College Premises.

9. Financial IrresponsibilityThetechnicalcollegeprohibitsthetheftormisappropriationofanytechnicalcollege,studentorganizationorotherassets. 10.ViolationofTechnicalCollegePolicyViolationofSystemorTechnicalCollegePolicies,rulesorregulationsincluding,butnotlimitedto,rulesimposed

uponstudentswhoenrollinaparticularclassorprogram,internships,externships,practicum,clinicalsites,co-operative,oranyacademicsponsoredprogramsoractivities,studentorganizationsorstudentswhoresideinon-campus housing.

11.AidingandAbettingAiding,abetting,orprocuringanotherpersontodoanactivitywhichotherwiseviolatesthisCodeofConductisprohibited.

12.FalsificationofDocumentationDisciplinaryproceedingsmaybeinstitutedagainstastudentwhofalsifiesanydocumentationrelatedtothetechnical college either to the technical college or to othersinthecommunity,including,butnotlimitedtofalsificationof:technicalcollegetranscripts;transcriptsorotherdocumentationfromotherinstitutionstoobtaincreditfromoradmissiontothetechnicalcollege;technicalcollegereportcardsorothergradereports;documentationrelatedtoastudent’scitizenshipstatus;tests,homework,attendancerecords;signatureofanytechnicalcollegeemployeeinhisorherofficialcapacity;signaturesofanyemployee of a clinical or internship site where the student is participatinginaneducationalprogramassociatedwiththetechnicalcollegeorrecordsrelatedtoanyclinical,internshiporotheracademicactivityassociatedwiththetechnicalcollege.

13.ViolationofLawa. If a Student is convicted or pleads Nolo Contendere toanon-campusoroff-campusviolationoffederal,state,orlocallaw,butnothasnotbeenchargedwithanyotherviolationoftheStudentCodeofConduct,disciplinaryactionmayneverthelessbetakenandsanctionsimposediftheviolationoffederal,stateorlocallawisdetrimentaltothetechnicalcollege'svitalinterestsandstatedmissionandpurpose.b. DisciplinaryproceedingsmaybeinstitutedagainstastudentchargedwithviolationofalawthatisalsoaviolationoftheStudentCodeofConductifbothviolationsresultfromthesamefactualsituation,withoutregardtocriminalarrestand/orprosecution.ProceedingsunderthisStudentCodeofConductmaybecarriedoutpriorto,simultaneouslywith,orfollowingcriminalproceedings.c. Whenastudentischargedbyfederal,state,orlocalauthoritieswithaviolationoflaw,thetechnicalcollegewillnotrequestoragreetospecialconsiderationforthatindividual because of his/her status as a student. The technical college will cooperate fully with law enforcement and other agencies in the enforcement of criminal law oncampusandintheconditionsimposedbycriminalcourtsfortherehabilitationofstudentviolators.Individualstudents,actingintheirpersonalcapacities,remainfreetointeractwithgovernmentalrepresentativesastheydeemappropriate.

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VII. RECORD RETENTION:Documentsshallbeheldfornolessthanthree(3)yearsafterthegraduationofthestudentorthedateofthestudent’slastattendance.EffectiveDate:July16,2014ReplacesPreviousEffectiveDate:November7,2012

STUDENT DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE: STUDENT DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

I. POLICY:

Theadministrationreservestherighttomaintainasafeandorderlyeducationalenvironmentforstudentsandstaff.Therefore,when,inthejudgmentoftechnicalcollegeofficials,astudent’sconductdisruptsorthreatenstodisruptthetechnicalcollegecommunity,appropriatedisciplinaryactionwillbetakentorestoreandprotecttheatmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect on campus. This procedure is intended to provide an orderly protocol for handling student disciplinary cases in accordance with the principlesofdueprocessandjustice.

II. APPLICABILITY:

This procedure is applicable to all technical colleges associatedwiththeTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia. III. RELATED AUTHORITY:Procedure: Model Student Conduct Codes

IV. DEFINITIONS:

1. AcademicMisconduct:includes,butisnotlimitedto,thedefinitionfoundintheStudentCodeofConduct,Article

II,Paragraphs1-4.

2. Businessdays:weekdaysthatthetechnicalcollegeadministrativeofficesareopen.

3. HearingBody:anypersonorpersonsauthorizedbythe president of a technical college to provide a hearing as provided in this procedure.

4. Member of the technical college community: any personwhoisastudent,facultymember,technicalcollegeofficialoranyotherperson/sinvolvedwiththetechnicalcollege community or employed by the technical college.

5. Policy:thewrittenregulationsofthetechnicalcollegeasfoundin,butnotlimitedto,theStudentCodeofConduct,StudentsHandbook(s),ResidenceHallHandbook(s),TechnicalCollegeCatalog(s),theTechnicalCollegePolicyManual,andthePolicyManualapprovedbytheStateBoardfortheTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia.

6. Student:allpersonstakingcoursesatthetechnicalcollegefull-time,part-time,dualenrollment,jointenrollment,non-creditandcredit.Personswhoarenotofficiallyenrolledforaparticulartermbutwhohaveacontinuingrelationshipwiththetechnicalcollegeareconsidered “students.”

7. StudentOrganization:anynumberofpersonswhohavecomplied with the formal requirements for technical college recognition.

8. Technical college: any college within the Technical CollegeSystemofGeorgia.

9. Technicalcollegeofficial:anypersonemployedbythetechnicalcollege,performingassignedadministrativeresponsibilitiesonapart-time,full-time,oradjunctbasis.

10. Premises:allland,buildings,facilities,andotherpropertyinthepossessionoforowned,used,orcontrolledby the technical college (including adjacent streets and sidewalks).

V.ATTACHMENTS:(FormsavailableintheofficeofVicePresidentofStudentAffairs)

A. Student Code of Conduct Complaint FormB. DisciplinarySanctionAppealForm

VI. PROCEDURE:

A. Filing a Complaint

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theStudentCodeofConduct.Theindividual(s)initiatingtheactionshouldcompleteaStudentCodeofConductComplaintForm,andprovideittotheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollegepresident’sdesignee.

2. Academic Misconduct may be handled using this procedure or a separate Academic Misconduct Procedure at thediscretionofthetechnicalcollegepresident.3. InvestigationandDecision

a. WithinfivebusinessdaysaftertheStudentCodeofConductComplaintForm(the“Complaint”)isfiled,theVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollege president’s designee shall complete a preliminary investigationoftheincident,andscheduleameetingwiththestudentagainstwhomthecomplaintwasfiledinordertodiscusstheincidentandtheallegations.Intheeventthatadditionaltimeisnecessary,theStudentwillbenotified.Afterdiscussingthecomplaintwiththestudent,theVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollegepresident’s designee shall determine whether the student committedtheallegedconduct,andwhethertheallegedconductconstitutesaviolationoftheStudentCodeofConduct.

b. The student shall have 5 business days from the date contactedbytheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnical college president’s designee to schedule the meeting.Thisinitialmeetingmayonlyberescheduledonetime.IfthestudentfailstorespondtotheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollegepresident’sdesigneewithin5businessdaystoschedulethemeeting,reschedulesthemeetingmorethanonce,orfailstoappearatthemeeting,theVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthe technical college president’s designee will consider theavailableevidencewithoutstudentinputandmakeadetermination

c. IntheeventthataComplaintallegesviolationsoftheStudentCodeofConductbymorethanonestudent,eachstudent’sdisciplinaryproceeding,aswellasanyappealsrelatingtothatproceeding,shallbeconductedindividually.

d. IftheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollege president’s designee determines that the student hasviolatedtheStudentCodeofConduct,he/sheshallimposeoneormoredisciplinarysanctionsconsistentwiththose described below. If the Vice President for Student Affairsorthetechnicalcollegepresident’sdesigneedeterminesthattheallegedconductdidnotoccur,orthattheconductwasnotaviolationoftheStudentCodeofConduct,he/sheshallnotimposeanydisciplinarysanctionsonthestudentandtheinvestigationshallbeclosed.

B. DisciplinarySanctions

Basedontheseverityoftheincident,theVicePresidentforStudentAffairsmaytakeoneoftwoactions:

1. AfteradeterminationthatastudenthasviolatedtheStudentCodeofConduct,theVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollegepresident'sdesigneemayimpose,withoutreferraltotheHearingBody,oneormoreofthefollowingsanctions.Notificationshallbesenttothestudentandtheperson(s)whoinitiallyfiledthecomplaint.

a. Restitution–Astudentwhohascommittedanoffenseagainst property may be required to reimburse the technical collegeorotherownerfordamagetoormisappropriationofsuchproperty.Anysuchpaymentinrestitutionshallbelimited to the actual cost of repair or replacement.

b. Reprimand–Awrittenreprimandmaybegiventoanystudent. Such a reprimand does not restrict the student in anyway,butitsignifiestothestudentthathe/sheisineffectbeing given another chance to conduct himself/herself asapropermemberofthetechnicalcollegecommunity,andthatanyfurtherviolationmayresultinmoreserioussanctions.

c. Restriction–Arestrictionuponastudent’sprivilegesforaperiodoftimemaybeimposed.Thisrestrictionmayinclude but is not limited to denial of the right to represent thetechnicalcollegeinanyway,denialofuseoffacilities,alterationorrevocationofparkingprivileges,orrestrictionsfromparticipatinginextracurricularactivities.

d. DisciplinaryProbation–Continuedenrollmentofastudentonprobationmaybeconditioneduponadherencetospecifiedterms.Anystudentplacedonprobationwillbenotifiedofthetermsandlengthofprobationinwriting.Anyconductdeterminedafterdueprocesstobeinviolationofthesetermswhileonprobationmayresultintheimpositionofmoreseriousdisciplinarysanctions,asspecifiedbythetermsofprobation.

e. Failing or lowered grade – In cases of Academic Misconduct,theVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollegepresident’sdesigneewillmakearecommendationtotheVicePresidentforAcademicAffairsorhis/herdesigneewhomayauthorizetheinstructortoawardafailingorloweredgradeinthecourse,oralossofcreditontheassignmentorexamination. 2. AfteradeterminationthatastudenthasviolatedtheStudentCodeofconduct,theVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollegepresident’sdesigneemayrecommendtheimpositionofoneofthefollowingsanctionsifappropriate.TheVicePresidentforStudentAffairs’recommendationwillbeforwardedtotheHearingBody,whichmayimposeoneormoreofthefollowingsanctions,aswellasthosedescribedinsectionVI.B.1above,followingahearing.Acopyofthewrittenrecommendationshallbeprovidedtothestudentandthepersonfilingthecomplaint

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periodoftime.Conditionsofreinstatement,ifany,mustbestatedinthenoticeofsuspension. b. Disciplinary Expulsion –Removal and exclusion from thetechnicalcollege,TechnicalCollegecontrolledfacilities,programs,events,andactivities.Arecordofthereasonfor the student’s dismissal is maintained by Vice President forStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollegepresident’sdesignee. Students who have been dismissed from the technicalcollegeforanyreasonmayapplyinwritingtotheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsforreinstatementtwelve(12)monthsfollowingtheexpulsion.Ifapprovalforreinstatementisgranted,thestudentwillbeplacedondisciplinaryprobationforaspecifiedterm.TheprobationarystatusmayberemovedattheendofthespecifiedtermatthediscretionoftheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnical college president’s designee.c. System-Wide Expulsion – Where a student has been expelledorsuspendedthreetimesfromthesameordifferentcollegesintheTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgiainthepastsevenyears,thestudentwillnotbepermittedto register at any college in the Technical College System ofGeorgiaforaperiodoftenyearsafterthemostrecentexpulsion/suspension.

3.ViolationofFederal,State,orLocalLaw

a. If a student is convicted or pleads nolo contendere to an off-campusviolationoffederal,state,orlocallaw,butnotwithanyotherviolationoftheStudentCodeofConduct,disciplinaryactionmaybetakenandsanctionsimposedformisconduct that is detrimental to the technical college’s vital interests and stated mission and purpose.

b. DisciplinaryproceedingsmaybeinstitutedagainstastudentchargedwithviolationofalawthatisalsoaviolationoftheStudentCodeofConductifbothviolationsresultfromthesamefactualsituation,withoutregardtocriminalarrestand/orprosecution.ProceedingsunderthisStudentCodeofConductmaybecarriedoutpriorto,simultaneouslywith,orfollowingcriminalproceedings.

c. Whenastudentischargedbyfederal,state,orlocalauthoritieswithaviolationoflaw,thetechnicalcollegewillnotrequestoragreetospecialconsiderationforthatindividual because of his/her status as a student. The technical college will cooperate fully with law enforcement and other agencies in the enforcement of criminal law on campusandintheconditionsimposedbycriminalcourtsfortherehabilitationofstudentviolators.Individualstudents,actingintheirpersonalcapacities,remainfreetointeractwithgovernmentalrepresentativesastheydeemappropriate.

4. Interim Disciplinary Suspension – As a general rule,thestatusofastudentaccusedofviolationsoftheStudentCodeofConductshouldnotbealtereduntilafinaldeterminationismaderegardingtheallegationsagainst

him/her.However,interimsuspensionmaybeimposeduponafindingbytheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorhis/herdesigneethatthecontinuedpresenceoftheaccusedstudentoncampusconstitutesapotentialorimmediatethreat to the safety and well-being of the accused student or any other member of the technical college community or itsguests,orthatthecontinuedpresenceofthestudentoncampuscreatesariskofsubstantialdisruptionofclassroomorothertechnicalcollege-relatedactivities.Ifaninterimdisciplinarysuspensionisimposed,themattermustbereferred as soon as possible to the Hearing Body. The student need not request an appeal.

5. ConditionsofDisciplinarySuspensionandExpulsion

a. A student who has been suspended or expelled from thetechnicalcollegeshallbedeniedallprivilegesaffordeda student and shall be required to vacate technical college PremisesatatimedeterminedbytheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollegepresident’sdesignee.

b. Inaddition,aftervacatingthetechnicalcollegePremises,asuspendedorexpelledStudentmaynotenteruponthetechnicalcollegePremisesatanytime,foranypurpose,intheabsenceofwrittenpermissionfromtheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollegepresident’s designee. A suspended or expelled student mustcontacttheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnical college president’s designee for permission to enterthetechnicalcollegePremisesforalimited,specifiedpurpose.

c. IfthestudentseekstosubmitasignedDisciplinarySanctionAppealForm,theVicePresidentforStudentAffairsor the technical college president’s designee must accept the form by mail or fax if he/she refuses the Student’s request to enter the Technical College Premises for that specifiedpurpose.

d. A scheduled appeal hearing before the Hearing Body shall be understood as expressed permission from the Vice President forStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollegepresident’sdesignee for a student to enter the technical college Premisesforthedurationofthathearing.

C. Mediation

1. Atthediscretionofthetechnicalcollegepresidentthetechnicalcollegemayadoptamediationproceduretobeutilizedpriortotheappealssetforthherein.Mediationmaynever be used in cases of alleged sexual misconduct.

D. Hearing/Appeals Procedure

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ofrestitution,reprimand,restriction,disciplinaryprobation,orfailingorloweredgrademustfileawrittennoticeofappealthroughthetechnicalcollegepresident’sofficeforreviewbytheHearingBodywithinfivebusinessdaysofnotificationofthedecision.Thepersonfilingtheinitialcomplaintagainstthestudentmustbenotifiedofthehearing date.2. IftheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollegepresident’sdesigneerecommendedasanctionofdisciplinarysuspension,disciplinaryexpulsion,interimdisciplinarysuspension,orsystem-wideexpulsion,thematterwillbereferredtotheHearingBodybytheVicePresidentforStudentAffairs.ThestudentneednotfileawrittennoticeofhisorherdesiretoappearbeforetheHearingBody.Thepersonfilingtheinitialcomplaintshallalsobegivennotificationofthehearing.

3. The student will then have the right to appear in a hearing before a Hearing Body assigned by the technical college president or his/her designee within 10 business daystopresentevidenceand/ortestimony.Ifthestudenthasbeenplacedonaninterimdisciplinarysuspension,thehearingmustbeheldassoonaspossible,preferablywithinfivedays.Thestudenthastherighttobeassistedbyanysingleadvisorhe/shechooses,athis/herownexpense.Thestudentisresponsibleforpresentinghis/herowncaseand,therefore,advisorsarenotpermittedtospeakortoparticipatedirectlyinanyhearingbeforeaHearingBody. The Hearing Body may consist of a single person or a group of people drawn from the technical college community.Thereshallbeasingleofficialrecord,suchasataperecording,ofallhearingsbeforetheHearingBody.Theofficialrecordshallbethepropertyofthetechnicalcollege. The standard of proof in all hearings shall be a preponderance of the evidence. The chairperson of the HearingBodyshallnotifythetechnicalcollegepresidentandtheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsinwritingoftheHearing Body’s decision. The technical college president orhis/herdesigneewillnotifythestudentinwritingoftheHearing Body’s decision.

4. If the student appeared before the Hearing Body to appealtheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollegepresident’sdesignee’ssanctionofrestitution,reprimand,restriction,disciplinaryprobation,orfailingorloweredgrade,theHearingBody’sdecisionregardingtheappealisfinal.AcopyoftheHearingBody’swrittendecisionwill be provided to both the student and the person who filedtheoriginalcomplaint.

5. IfthestudentappearedbeforetheHearingBodyaftertheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollege president’s designee recommended disciplinary suspension,disciplinaryexpulsion,interimdisciplinarysuspension,orsystem-wideexpulsion,thestudentshallhave the opportunity to appeal directly to the technical college president.

6. Ifentitledtoanappealtothetechnicalcollegepresident,thestudentshallhave5businessdaysafterreceivingwrittennotificationoftheHearingBody’sdecisiontorequestinwritinganappeal.Thestudentshallensurethatallrelevantinformationisincludedwiththisrequest.Thepersonwhofiledtheoriginalcomplaintshallbenotifiedof the student’s appeal.7. The president of the technical college or his/her designee’sreviewshallbeinwritingandshallonlyconsiderevidencecurrentlyintherecord,newfactsnotbroughtupin earlier stages of the appeal shall not be considered. The technical college president or his/her designee shall deliver thedecisiontothestudentandthepersonwhofiledtheoriginal complaint within 10 business days. The decision of the technical college president or his/her designee shall be finalandbinding.

VII.DocumentRetention

TheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollege president’s designee shall retain a copy of all documentsconcerningcomplaints,investigations,administrativeactions,andcommunicationsinrelationtoanyincidentthatresultedinadisciplinaryinvestigationofanykindagainstastudent.TheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorthetechnicalcollegepresident’sdesigneewillalsoretainrecordsofanydisciplinaryappealsfiledbytheaffectedstudent,aswellastheresultingrecordofappealanddecisionsubmittedbytheHearingBodyandthetechnical college president or his/her designee. A record ofthefinaldecisionmustalsoberetained.Allrecordsspecifiedinthissectionshallberetainedforaperiodoffiveyears. EffectiveDate:July13,2012.ReplacesPreviousEffectiveDate:November11,2010

ACADEMIC APPEALS

Academic ProbationA student who fails to maintain the required grade point averageinaparticularprogrammaybeplacedonacademicprobation.Astudentwhofailstoimprovehisorheracademicperformanceafterbeingplacedonprobationshall be suspended or dismissed from either the academic program or Albany Technical College. Inappropriatecircumstances,astudentmaybedismissedfromanacademicprogramortheCollegewithoutfirstbeingplacedonprobation.AstudentwhoisdismissedfromtheCollegemayappealthesuspensionordismissalbyfilinganAcademic Appeals Request form with the Vice President for AcademicAffairswithintwoweeksfromthedateoflearningofthesuspensionordismissal,ortwoweeksfromthedatethathe/sheshouldreasonablyhaveknownofthedateofsuspension or dismissal.

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as follows:The student may raise the issue with the instructor who awarded the grade or made the academic decision within three(3)businessdaysfromthedatethegradeswereposted.Iftalkingwiththeappropriateinstructordoesnotresolvetheissue,thenthestudentmayappealtotheDeanofAcademicAffairsbyfilinganAcademicAppealsRequestformwithin5businessdaysoftalkingwiththeinstructor.Ifthisactiondoesnotresolvetheissue,theAcademicAppealsRequestformwillautomaticallybeforwardedtotheVicePresidentforAcademicAffairs.

ThedecisionoftheVicePresidentforAcademicAffairsshallbefinal.Ifastudentisstillnotsatisfiedwithanyresolutionofanappeal,heorshemaycontactthePresidentofAlbanyTechnicalCollegeat(229)430-0656.

STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

I. POLICY:It is the policy of Albany Technical College to maintain a grievance process available to all students that provides anopenandmeaningfulforumfortheirgrievances,theresolutionofthesegrievances,andissubjecttoclearguidelines. This procedure does not address grievances relatedtotheunlawfulharassment,discriminationand/orretaliationforreportingharassment/discriminationagainststudents. Those complaints are handled by the Unlawful HarassmentandDiscriminationofStudentsProcedure.II. APPLICABILITY:All technical colleges associated with the Technical College SystemofGeorgia.

III. RELATED AUTHORITY:StudentGrievancesLisandra DeJesusVicePresidentofStudentAffairsAlbany Technical College1704 S. Slappey Blvd.Albany,GA31701229.430.3504 or [email protected]

IV. DEFINITIONS:A.Grievableissues:Issuesarisingfromtheapplicationofapolicy/proceduretothestudent'sspecificcaseisalwaysgrievable.Specificallygrievableareissuesrelatedtostudentadvisement,improperdisclosureofgrades,unfairtestingproceduresandpoortreatmentofstudents;thisisarepresentativelistandisnotmeanttobeexhaustive.

B. Non-grievable issues: Issues which have a separate processforresolution(i.e.disciplinarysanctions,FERPA,financialaid,academicgrades,discrimination,harassmentetc.)arenotgrievableandastudentmusttakeadvantageoftheprocessinplace.

C.Businessdays:Weekdaysthatthecollegeadministrativeofficesareopen.

D.VicePresidentforStudentAffairs(VPSA):Thestaff

member in charge of the student services division at the college.

E.Retaliation:Unfavorableactiontaken,conditioncreated,orotheractiontakenbyastudent/employeeforthepurposeofintimidationdirectedtowardastudentbecausethestudentinitiatedagrievanceorparticipatedinaninvestigationofagrievance.

F.Grievant:thestudentwhoismakingthecomplaint.V. ATTACHMENTS:None

VI. PROCEDURE:A.Foralltimelinesestablishedherein,ifastudentwillneedadditionaltime,anextensionmaybegrantedattheVicePresidentforStudentAffairs'discretion.

B.InformalGrievanceProcedure:Studentswithgrievableissuesshouldresolvethoseissues,ifpossible,onaninformalbasiswithoutthefilingofaformalgrievance.

1. A student has 10 business days from the date of the incident being grieved to resolve the matterinformallybyapproachingtheirinstructor,departmentchairoranyotherstafforfacultymember directly involved in the grieved incident.

2.Wherethisprocessdoesnotresultinaresolutionofthegrievableissue,thestudentmayproceedtothe formal grievance procedure below.

C.FormalGrievanceProcedure:whereastudentcannotresolvetheirgrievanceinformally,heorshemayusethisformal grievance procedure.

1. Within 15 business days of the incident being grieved,thestudentmustfileaformalgrievanceintheofficeoftheVicePresidentforStudentAffairs(VPSA)orthetechnicalcollegepresident'sdesigneewiththefollowinginformation: a)Nameofstudent(s)filingtheformalgrievance, b)Date, c)Briefdescriptionofincidentbeinggrieved/statementofthefacts,andname(s),date(s),time(s),place(s),otherpertinentfacts,

d)Remedyrequested, e)Signed,and f)Informalremedyattemptedbystudentand

outcome 2.IfthegrievanceisagainsttheVPSA,thestudentshallfilethegrievancewiththetechnicalcollegepresident.

3.TheVPSA,orthetechnicalcollegepresident'sdesignee,willinvestigatethematterandsupplyawrittenresponsetothestudentwithin15businessdays.

4. If the grieved incident involves possible unlawful harassment,discriminationorretaliationforreportingunlawfulharassment/discrimination,theinvestigationwillbehandledpursuantto the Procedure: Unlawful Harassment and DiscriminationofStudents.

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discriminationordisciplinaryprocedures,theproceedings under the Unlawful Harassment and DiscriminationofStudent'sprocedurewilltakeprecedence,thenthedisciplinaryprocedureandthenthestudent'sgrievancewillbeaddressed.Thegrievancewillnotbeprocesseduntilaftertheotherprocedures have run their course.

6.TheVPSA,orthetechnicalcollegepresident'sdesignee,shallbegrantedanadditional15businessdaystoinvestigatethegrievanceuponnoticetothegrieving student.

D. Appeal: The student may appeal the decision from the VPSAorthetechnicalcollegepresident'sdesigneetothe technical college president. Only the student has the right to appeal.

1.Astudentshallfileawrittenappealtothetechnicalcollege president within 5 business days of receiving the response referenced in VI.C.3. above.

2.Theappealwillbedecidedbasedentirelyondocuments provided by the student and the administration;thereforethestudentmustensurethat he or she has provided all relevant documents with his or her appeal.

3.Atthesolediscretionofthetechnicalcollegepresident,grievanceappealsattheirinstitutionmaybe held in one of the following two ways:a)Thetechnicalcollegepresidentmayreviewtheinformationprovidedbythestudentandadministrationandmakethefinaldecision;or

b)Thetechnicalcollegepresidentmayappointacross-functionalcommitteetomakethefinaldecision.

c)Thedecisionofeitherthetechnicalcollegepresidentorthecross-functionalcommitteeshallbe made within 10 business days of receipt of the appeal.

4. Whichever process is chosen by the technical collegepresident,thedecisionofthegrievanceappealisfinal.

E.Retaliationagainstastudentforfilingagrievanceisstrictly prohibited.

VII. RECORD RETENTION:Documentsrelatingtoformalgrievancesincludinginvestigations,dispositionsandthegrievanceitselfshallbeheldfor5yearsafterthegraduationofthestudentorthedateofthestudent'slastattendance.Approved

PROCEDURE: UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION OF STUDENTS

I. PURPOSE:ItisthepolicyoftheTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia(TCSG)thatallstudentsshallbeprovidedanenvironmentfree of unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment andsexualviolence),discrimination,andretaliation.

All students and employees are expressly prohibited from engaginginanyformofunlawfulharassing,discriminating,intimidatingorretaliatorybehaviororconduct(“prohibitedconduct”)inallinteractionswitheachother,whetherornottheinteractionoccursduringclassoronoroffcampus.Visitors to campuses also shall not engage in prohibited conduct and may be barred for such prohibited conduct ifothercorrectivemeasuresareineffective.Allegationsof prohibited conduct occurring at clinical sites to which studentsareassignedshallbeinvestigatedinaccordancewith this procedure.

Any individual who has engaged in prohibited conduct will be subjecttodisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingexpulsionordismissal. Nothing in this procedure shall be interpreted to interfere with any person’s right to free speech as provided bytheFirstAmendmenttotheConstitutionoftheUnitedStates of America. All students are encouraged to report any prohibited conduct.Reportswillbetreatedinanexpeditiousandconfidentialmanner.

TCSGwillnottolerateretaliationforhavingfiledagoodfaithharassmentand/ordiscriminationcomplaintorforhavingprovidedanyinformationinaninvestigation.Anyindividualwho retaliates against a complainant or witness in an investigationwillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction,uptoandincluding expulsion or dismissal.

Anyindividualwhoknowinglymakesafalsechargeofunlawfulharassment/discriminationorretaliation,orwhoisuntruthfulduringaninvestigationmaybesubjecttodisciplinaryaction,uptoandincludingexpulsionordismissal.

Employee complaints of unlawful harassment or discriminationshallbeconductedpursuanttotheprocessoutlinedinProcedureIII.A.1,UnlawfulHarassmentofStaff.

II. APPLICABILITY:AllworkunitsandtechnicalcollegesassociatedwiththeTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia.

III. RELATED AUTHORITY:CollegeTitleVIOfficerShirley ArmstrongVicePresidentforAcademicAffairsAlbany Technical College1704 S. Slappey Blvd.Albany,GA31701229.430.3511 or [email protected]

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SpecialNeeds/Section504CoordinatorReginaWattsSpecial Needs CoordinatorAlbany Technical College1704 S. Slappey Blvd.Albany,[email protected]

TitleIXoftheEducationalAmendmentsof197220U.S.C.§§1681etseq.ViolenceAgainstWomenReauthorizationActof2013CampusSexualViolenceEliminationAct(CampusSaVE)O.C.G.A.§19-7-5Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964AgeDiscriminationActof1975RehabilitationActof1973,asamendedAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990AmericanswithDisabilitiesAmendmentsAct(ADAAA)of2008GeneticInformationNondiscriminationAct(GINA)of2008Procedure:StudentGrievances

IV. DEFINITIONS:

A.UnlawfulHarassment(OtherThanSexualHarassment):unlawful verbal or physical conduct that disparages or shows hostilityoraversiontowardanindividualbecauseofthatperson’srace,color,religion,gender,nationalorigin,age,geneticinformationordisabilityandwhich:1. Hasthepurposeoreffectofcreatinganobjectivelyandunreasonablyintimidating,hostileoroffensiveeducationalenvironment,or2. Hasthepurposeoreffectofobjectivelyandunreasonablyinterferingwithanindividual’seducationalperformance.

Unlawfulharassingconductorbehaviorcaninclude,butisnotlimitedto,epithets,slurs,negativestereotyping,orthreatening,intimidatingorhostileactsthatrelatetorace,color,religion,gender,nationalorigin,geneticinformation,age or disability. Unlawful harassing conduct can include jokesorpranksthatarehostileordemeaningwithregardtorace,color,religion,gender,nationalorigin,ageordisability. Unlawful harassing conduct may also include writtenorgraphicmaterialthatdisparagesorshowshostilityoraversiontowardanindividualorgroupbecauseofrace,color,religion,gender,nationalorigin,age,ordisability,andthatisdisplayedonwalls,bulletinboards,computers,orotherlocations,orotherwisecirculatedincollegecommunity in any format.

Conductwhichthreatens,coerces,harassesorintimidatesanotherpersonoridentifiablegroupofpersons,inamannerthat is considered unlawful under state and federal laws pertainingtostalkingordating/domesticviolencewhileoncollegepremisesoratcollegesponsoredactivitiesmayalsobe considered unlawful harassment under this procedure.

B.SexualHarassment(aformofunlawfulharassment):unwelcomesexualadvances,unwelcomerequestsforsexualfavors,andotherunwelcomeverbal,written,electronicorphysical conduct of a sexual nature when: 1. Submissiontosuchconductismade,eitherexplicitlyorimplicitly,atermorconditionofanindividual’seducation;2. Submissionto,orrejectionof,suchconductbyanindividualisusedasthebasisforeducationdecisionsaffectingsuchindividual;or,3. Suchconducthasthepurposeoreffectofunreasonablyinterfering with an individual’s academic performance or creatinganintimidating,hostileoroffensiveeducationalenvironment. Sexually harassing conduct or behavior (regardless of the genderofthepersonsinvolved)canincludebutisnotlimited to:Physicaltouching,sexualcommentsofaprovocativeorsuggestivenature,suggestivelooksorgestures,sexuallyexplicitjokes,electronicmedia/communication,printedmaterialorinnuendosintendedforanddirectedtoanother,requestsforsexualfavors,makingacceptanceofanyunwelcomesexualconductoradvancesaconditionforgrades,continuedenrollmentorreceiptofanyeducationalbenefitordetermination.

C.SexualViolence(aformofunlawfulharassment):physicalsexual acts perpetrated against a person’s will or where apersonisincapableofgivingconsent,includingbutnotlimitedtosexualassault,rape,sexualbattery,andsexualcoercion. All acts of sexual violence are considered unlawful sexualharassment,regardlessofgender,forpurposesofthisprocedure.

D.UnlawfulDiscrimination:thedenialofbenefitsoradmission to the college or to any of its programs or activities,eitheracademicornonacademic,curricularorextracurricular,becauseofrace,color,religion,age,gender,nationalorigin,geneticinformationordisability.

E.UnlawfulRetaliation:unfavorableactiontaken,unfavorableconditioncreated,orotheractiontakenbyastudentoremployeeforthepurposeofintimidationthatisdirectedtowardastudentbecausethestudentinitiatedanallegationofunlawfulharassment/retaliationorparticipatedinaninvestigationofanallegation.

F.TechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia:allworkunitsandtechnical colleges under the governance of the State Board oftheTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia.G.Employees:anyindividualemployedinafullorparttimecapacityinanyTCSGworkunitortechnicalcollege.

H.Visitor:anythirdparty(e.g.volunteer,vendor,contractor,memberofthegeneralpublicetc.)whoconductsbusinessorregularlyinteractswithaworkunitortechnicalcollege.

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requirementsincludinglabs,internships,orpracticums.

J.President:thechiefexecutiveofficerresponsibleforthemanagementandoperationofthetechnicalcollegewherethe accused violator is currently enrolled or employed.K.HumanResourcesDirector:thehighestrankingemployeeresponsibleforthehumanresourcesfunctionatatechnicalcollegeorTCSGworkunit.

L.LocalInvestigator:theindividual(s)atthetechnicalcollegewhoisresponsiblefortheinvestigationofanunlawfulharassment,discriminationand/or,retaliationcomplaint.Localinvestigatorsmaybeassignedbaseduponthesubjectmatterofthecomplaintortheirfunctionwithintheorganization.

M.ComplianceOfficer:theindividualdesignatedbytheCommissionertocoordinateTCSGcompliancewithTitleIXoftheEducationalAmendmentsof1972andotherstateandfederallawsgoverningunlawfuldiscriminationandharassment.

N. Title IX Coordinator: an individual designated by the president of the college to ensure compliance with Title IXoftheEducationalAmendmentsof1972,20U.S.C.§§1681etseq.,andrelatedfederalregulations.TheTitleIXCoordinator may also be assigned the responsibility for compliance with other state and federal civil rights laws thatprohibitdiscriminationinprogramsoractivitiesthatreceivefederalfinancialassistancefromtheDepartmentofEducation.

O.Section504Coordinator:anindividualdesignatedbythepresidentofthecollegetoensurecompliancewithSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,theAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990asAmended,andanyotherstateandfederalregulationsgoverningdisabilities;theresponsibilitiesofthe504Coordinatorwillinclude,butmaynotbelimitedtoevaluatingstudentsrequestingaccommodationsforadisabilityandensuringequalaccesstofacilities,servicesandprograms.

V. ATTACHMENTSAttachment1–Policy1.B.StatementofEqualOpportunityAttachment2–TCSGUsageforStatementofEqualOpportunity

VI. PROCEDURE:A.AdministrationandImplementation1. Each college president shall designate one or more officialstoserveastheTitleIXCoordinatorandtheSection504Coordinatorandensurethedesignatedofficialshavereceived appropriate training.2. ContactinformationfortheTitleIXandSection504Coordinators and the Statement of Equal Opportunity shouldbepermanentlydisplayedonofficialbulletinboardsandincludedinelectronicorwrittencollegepublicationsandacademicmaterialsasdescribedintheTCSGUsagefor

Statement of Equal Opportunity.3. Instructors/administratorsmusttakeongoingproactivestepstoensureeducationalopportunities(toincludeclassrooms,clinics,labs,programs,etc.)andstudentactivities(clubs,sports,etc.)areaccessibleandfreefromanytypeofunlawfuldiscriminationorharassment.4. TheComplianceOfficerwillconducttrainingprograms and monitor the colleges to ensure the correct administrationandimplementationofthisprocedure,andwillensurethatproactiveorcorrectivemeasureshavebeentakentopreventunlawfuldiscrimination,harassment,orretaliation.

B. ReportingandManagementAction1. All students are encouraged to report events of unlawfulharassment,discrimination,sexualviolenceand/orretaliation(“prohibitedconduct”)againstthemselvesorothers,regardlessofwheretheincidentoccurred.2. Studentshavetherighttofile(ornottofile)acriminalcomplaint for sexual violence with the local law enforcement authoritiesbefore,during,orafterfilingacomplaintwiththe college. The technical college shall not unreasonably delayinvestigationunderthisproceduretoawaittheoutcomeofanycriminalinvestigation.3. Ifastudentfilingacomplaintrequestsanonymityorasksthatthecomplaintnotbepursued,thecollegemustinformthestudentthatitsabilitytorespondmaybelimited,thatretaliationforfilingacomplaintisprohibitedandstepstopreventharassmentandretaliationwillbetaken.Thecollegeshouldtakeallreasonablestepstoinvestigateand respond to the complaint consistent with the request andpursueotherstepstolimittheeffectsoftheallegedharassment and prevent recurrence.4. Colleges may weigh a request to not pursue a complaint considering the following factors: the seriousness of the allegedconduct,thecomplainant’sage,whethertherehave been other harassment complaints about the same individual,andtheallegedharasser’srightstoreceiveinformationabouttheallegationsiftheinformationismaintainedasan“educationrecord”underFERPA.Thecollege must inform the student if the request cannot be ensured.5. Reports concerning all prohibited conduct referenced in thisprocedurewillbeprocessedconfidentiallytotheextentpermittedbylaw;communicationsregardingcomplaintswillbedisseminatedtoothersonaneed-to-knowbasistoensurethatnecessarystepsaretakentoprotectthecommunity as a whole and that appropriate disciplinary measuresorcorrectiveactionsareconsideredandtaken.6. Allegationsorsuspicionsofunlawfuldiscrimination,harassment,sexualharassment,sexualviolenceorunlawfulretaliationmaybereportedtothetechnicalcollege’sTitleIXorSection504Coordinators,thepresident,theCommissioner,ortheHumanResourcesDirector(shouldthecomplaintinvolveemployees).Complaintsmayalsobeemailed to [email protected]. 7. Complaints under this procedure can be expressed in writing,bytelephone,orinperson;individualsare,however,


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encouragedtoexpresscomplaintsinwritingtoensureallconcerns are addressed.8. Ifanallegationofunlawfulharassment,discrimination,sexualharassment,sexualviolenceorretaliationismadetoanemployeenotdesignatedtoreceivesuchreports,theemployeereceivingthecomplaintmustreporttheallegationasprovidedinsection6above.9. Allegationsofanysexualconductinvolvingindividualsundertheageof18mustalsobereportedasanallegationofchildabuseasoutlinedinO.C.G.A.§19-7-5.10. TheCommissionerorpresidentmaysuspend,transferor reassign employees or students in order to prevent possiblefurtherharassment,discrimination,sexualviolenceorretaliation;tofacilitatetheinvestigationortoimplementpreventiveorcorrectiveactionsunderthisprocedure.11. Anyallegationofunlawfulharassment,discrimination,sexualharassment,sexualviolenceorretaliationagainstemployees must be reported to the Human Resources Directorwhomayelecttoconducttheinvestigationinconjunctionwithotherlocalinvestigators.

C.Investigations1. All complaints of prohibited conduct under this procedureshallbeinvestigatedbylocalinvestigatorsthoroughly and should be completed within 45 business daysofthereceiptofthecomplaint.Thepartieswillbenotifiedifextraordinarycircumstancesexistrequiringadditionaltime.2. Acomplainingpartywillbenotifiedwithin5businessdays of receipt of the complaint if the complaint does not specifyfactssufficienttoallegeunlawfuldiscrimination,harassment,sexualviolenceorretaliationandthataformalinvestigationwillnotbeconductedpursuanttothis procedure. The complaining party may appeal the decisioninwritingtothepresidentwithin5businessdaysofreceivingthenotice.Thepresident’sdecisionwillbefinal.3. Individualsdesignatedtoinvestigate,revieworrecommendcorrectiveactionsinresponsetoallegationswillbetrainedtoconductinvestigationsinamannerthatprotectsthesafetyofvictimsandpromotesaccountability.Individualsassignedastheinvestigatorforaparticularincidentshalldisclosetothepresidentanyrelationshipwiththepartiesthatcouldcallintoquestiontheirabilitytobeobjectivepriortotakinganyactionwithrespecttotheinvestigation.Thepresidentwillreassignalternateindividuals if necessary.4. Investigationswillbeconductedbygatheringrelevantinformationandinterviewingappropriatewitnesses.Boththecomplainingpartyandtherespondent(theparties)willbegivenequalopportunitytoidentifywitnessesandofferevidenceinpersonorinwriting.Besteffortswillbemadetointerviewallwitnessesidentifiedbytheparties.Boththecomplaining party and the respondent may be accompanied byanadvisorofhisorherchoice.However,theadvisormaynotspeakonbehalfoftheparty.5. Thecollegewillevaluatetheinformationcollectedduringtheinvestigationanddeterminewhetherapreponderanceoftheevidencesubstantiatesthatunlawful

discrimination,unlawfulharassmentsexualviolenceand/orunlawfulretaliationhasoccurred.6. Investigationsandsummaryfindingswillbedocumented appropriately.7. Nolaterthan10businessdaysaftercompletionofaninvestigation,bothofthepartieswillbesimultaneouslyprovidedasummaryoftheresultsoftheinvestigationinwriting.8. Anyinformationprohibitedfromdisclosurebylawor policy will be redacted from any documents prior to distribution.

D.CorrectiveActions1. Collegeswilltakeallreasonablestepstopreventunlawfulretaliationagainstcomplainantsandanyotherindividualsparticipatingininvestigationsunderthisprocedure.2. If prohibited conduct is determined to have occurred followingtheinvestigation,thecollege,throughtheappropriateofficials,shallimplementstepstopreventarecurrenceandtocorrectthediscriminatoryeffectsonthe complaining party and others as appropriate. Steps mayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,mandatingtrainingorevaluation,disciplinarysanctions,policyimplementationorreassignment of students or employees. 3. Shouldrecommendeddisciplinarysanctionsinvolveacademicsuspension,expulsionordismissalfromemployment,themattermustbereferredtoeithertheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsforstudentsortheHumanResourcesDirectorforemployees.Allegationsregardingstudentsshallbeconsideredandsanctionsassignedasprovided by the college’s Student Code of Conduct and DisciplinaryProcedure.SanctionsforemployeesshallbeconsideredasprovidedbythePositiveDisciplineProcedure.4. Individualswhoareresponsibleforconductingorreviewinginvestigationsorproposingsanctionsunderthisprocedureshouldnotalsoserveasreviewingofficialsorhearingofficersintheappealofsanctionsarisingfromaninvestigation.5. Evenintheabsenceofsufficientevidencetosubstantiateafindingthatunlawfuldiscrimination,unlawfulharassment,sexualviolenceorretaliationhasoccurred,colleges are expected to address any inappropriate conduct andtakeallreasonablestepstopreventanyfutureunlawfuldiscrimination,harassment,sexualviolenceorretaliation.

E.ReviewsandDispositions1. Anyofthepartiestoacomplaintunderthisproceduremayrequestareviewoftheinvestigativefindingswithin5businessdaysofreceivingnoticeoftheinvestigativeresultsbysubmittingawrittenrequesttothepresident.2. Thepresidentshallreviewallinvestigationsconductedunder this procedure and ensure that the appropriate correctiveactionshavebeenimplemented.3. Within 10 business days of receiving a request for a reviewoftheinvestigativefindings,thepresidentofthecollegewillnotifythepartiesinwritingofhis/herfinaldetermination,includinganychangeintheresultofthe

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findings.ThenoticewillinformthepartiestheyhavearighttoappealthedeterminationtotheTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia’sLegalServicesOfficebysubmittingawrittenrequest within 3 business days by regular mail or email to one of the following:TechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgiaOfficeofLegalServices1800CenturyPlace,N.E.Suite 400Atlanta,[email protected]. TheOfficeofLegalServiceswillconveneapanelofatleast 3 individuals not employed by the requestor’s college toreviewtheinvestigativefindings.Thepanel’sdecisionisfinalandwillconcludetheprocessingofthecomplaint.Bothpartieswillbenotifiedinwritingsimultaneouslyoftheresults of the review and any changes in the results of the investigativefindingsunderappeal.

VII. RECORD RETENTIONDocumentsrelatingtoformalcomplaintsincluding

investigations,dispositionsandthecomplaintitselfshallbeheldfor5yearsafterthegraduationofthestudentorthedateofthestudent’slastattendance.ConfidentialDocumentsshallbeheldinasecurelocationunderthecustodyandcontroloftheVicePresidentofStudentAffairsorthePresident’sdesignee. Documents pertaining to employees that aremaintainedbytheOfficeofHumanResourcesshallbemaintainedinasecurelocationandinaccordancewiththeGeorgiaSecretaryofState’srecordsretentionschedule.

Revised March 9, 2007

CENTER FOR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS AlbanyTechnicalCollege’sCenterforBusinessSolutionspromotes economic development within the seven county servicedeliveryareas.TheCenterworkswiththepublicandprivate sectors to meet the challenges of the developing globalmarketplace.Workinginpartnershipwithchambersofcommerceandotherdevelopmentorganizationsandauthorities,CBSplaysanintegralpartinpromotingeconomicdevelopmentbyprovidingcosteffectivetechnicaltrainingtoensuretheavailabilityofaneffectiveworkforce.CBS’seffortsarefocusedthroughitsbusinessandindustryservices,continuingeducationandGeorgiaQuickStartservices. Training is provided in a variety of ways including collegecreditprograms,madetoordercustomizedcontracttraining,andhighlyflexiblecontinuingeducationcourses.ThecreditprogramscanbesupportedbytheHopeGrant.ForadditionalinformationontheCenterforBusinessSolutions,pleasecall(229)430-3563. Business and Industry ServicesCustomizedtrainingtofittheneedsoftheworkforceisamaincomponentofCBS’sfocus.Workplaceskills,

equipmenttraining,safetytraining,computertrainingandtechnicalskillstrainingcanbeintegratedintomodulesandcompetencies that allow companies to create their training agenda.CBSisabletodesign,todevelopandtodelivertrainingspecificallytomeettheneedsofthecompaniesintheirtimeframe.Trainingiscustomizedtocompany-prescribedguidelinesandfacilitatedhow,whenandwhereit is convenient to the customer. Continuing Education ContinuingEducation,offeredthroughCBSatAlbanyTechnicalCollege,consistsmostlyofnon-credit,short-termcourses,workshops,teleconferencesandseminarsforindividualsandgroups,includingbusinessandindustry.Classescanbetailoredtotheneedsofaparticulargroupor to individuals in a wide variety of subjects. Courses are generallyavailableintheareasofprofessionaldevelopment,occupationaltraining,personalenrichment,recreationandleisure,andcommunityservice.Newcoursesaredevelopedin response to customer demand. ContinuingEducationclasses,offeredyear-round,arenormally open to the public and are held on campus at the Albany Technical College Technology Training Center and RandolphCountyLearningCenter.However,classesmaybe provided privately to business and industry at company facilities.Foradditionalinformation,call(229)430-3563oremail [email protected]. quick StartGeorgia'sQuickStartprogramprovidesspecifictrainingand post-employment services to qualifying new and expanding businesses at no cost to the client company. The state-funded,growthincentiveprogram'strainingcontentisdesignedtomeetspecificskillneeds.Afterthetraining-needsanalysis,aplaniscreatedtoprovidehigh-qualitytrainingbyanexpertstaff.Formoreinformation,call(229)430-3563.

Event ServicesTheGeorgeM.KirklandConferenceCenter,LogisticsEducationCenterExecutiveBoardRoomandAuditorium,ATC classrooms and Computer labs are scheduled and usedtofurthertheeducational,cultural,andsocialneedsof the campus and the community. The State-of-the-art facilitiesareidealfortraining,workshops,meetingsand/orconferences.Formoreinformation,call(229)430-3563.

GENERAL ADMISSION REqUIREMENTS FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

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GENERAL ADMISSION REqUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

Associate of Applied Science Degree ProgramsAlbanyTechnicalCollege(ATC)offersanassociateofappliedsciencedegree(AAS)inspecifiedcreditprograms,as approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education,theTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia.TheAASdegree includes a sequence of courses in the fundamental andspecificoccupationalrequirementsthatpreparethestudent for an advanced degree in his or her program choice.TheAASdegreeprogramsoffertheacademic,technicalandprofessionalknowledgeandskillsrequiredforjobacquisition,retentionandadvancement.

Students may enroll in core courses for associate degree programseachterm.Entrancedatesforoccupationallyspecificcourseswithintheassociatedegreeprogramsvaryby program.

AgeThe minimum age for students applying to Albany Technical Collegeis16;however,certainprogramsrequirestudentstobeolder.Pleaserefertoeachprogramforspecificagerequirements.

EducationAhighschooldiplomaoraGeneralEducationDevelopmentdiploma(GED®)isrequiredforadmissiontoATCfordegreeprograms.

College entrance examATC,inaccordancewiththeTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia(TCSG),usestheCOMPASSinstrumentformeasuringproficiencyinreading,writing,algebraandmath. An applicant must achieve minimum admissions scoresonthesetestsasspecifiedintheprogramstatestandards.AcceptablescoresonastatisticallyvalidatedtestsuchastheScholasticAptitudeTest(SAT),orAmericanCollegeTest(ACT)willbeacceptedinlieuoftheASSETor COMPASS tests. Entrance scores vary by program. Theprogram-specificentrancescoresareminimumrequirements,andsomeprogramsrequirehigherscores.Reasonableaccommodationsaremadeduringtestingforthose who need them. Students who apply for associate degree programs must meet the following current score requirements:

COMPASS – Writing 62 Reading 81 Algebra 37Students applying for the associate degree programs will be allowedtobeginthedegreeprograminprovisionalstatus,except for Health Care Technology programs. Provisional statusisdefinedasrequiringnomorethatthehighestlevelofremedialcourseworkinthediscipline.Studentwillberequiredtotaketheremedialclasswithinthefirsttwotermsofadmissionsandpassthatareabeforebeingadmittedas

a regular status student. If the score requirement is met inoneplacementareaontheinitialCOMPASStest,thestudentisnotrequiredtoretestinthatparticularsubjectarea.Studentshouldconsultwithofficeofadmissionsforinformationonspecificacademicprogramrequirements.

InterviewsStudentsarenotinterviewedforadmissiontoATC,butmaybeinterviewedforadmissiontoaparticularacademicprogram.

General Education Course OfferingsWhiletheemphasisintechnicaleducationisonspecializedoccupationalofferings,eachAssociateDegreeprogramincludesatleastonegeneraleducationcoursefromeachoftheareasofhumanities/finearts,socialsciences/behavioralsciences,andnaturalsciences/mathematics.Thesecoursesare listed below.

Associate Degree General Education CoursesSee program requirements for specific course selections

AreaI LanguageArts/Communication(3cr.min.) EnglishComposition Communications/Speech Foreign LanguageRequired: ENGL 1101 CompositionandRhetoric 3Electives offered at ATC: ENGL 1102 LiteratureandComposition 3 SPCH 1101 PublicSpeaking 3 ENGL 1105 TechnicalCommunications 3AreaII Social/BehavioralScience(3cr.min.) Economics Psychology Sociology PoliticalScience HistoryChoose from these courses offered at ATC: ECON 1101 Principles of Economics 3 PSYC 1101 Introductory Psychology 3 SOCI 1101 IntroductiontoSociology 3 AreaIIINaturalScience/Mathematics(3cr.min.) Mathematics Astronomy Biology Chemistry Physics Computer ScienceRequired: MATH 1111 College Algebra 3Choose from these courses offered at ATC: BIOL 2113 Anatomy & Physiology I 3 BIOL 2113L Anatomy & Physiology Lab I 1 BIOL 2114 Anatomy & Physiology II 3 BIOL 2114L Anatomy & Physiology Lab II 1 MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus 3 MATH 1131 Calculus 4

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PHYS 1110 Introductory Physics 3

AreaIV Humanities/FineArts(3cr.min.) ArtAppreciation Humanities American Literature English Literature FilmStudies/Criticism Literature/Cultural Studies MusicAppreciation TheaterAppreciationChoose from these courses offered at ATC: ARTS 1101 ArtAppreciation 3 HUMN1101 IntroductiontoHumanities 3 ENGL 2130 AmericanLiterature 3

Program-SpecificRequirements(3crmin)An additional 3 credit course must be taken from Area I, II, III or IV. See program advisor for recommended courses.

Degree and Diploma level students must successfully demonstrateGeneralEducationcompetenciesby:• Communicateeffectivelyorallyandinwriting• Performbasicmathematicalcalculations• Demonstratepositiveworkethics,interpersonalskills,

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GENERAL ADMISSION REqUIREMENTS FOR THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMS:

Diploma ProgramsAlbanyTechnicalCollegeoffersdiplomaprogramsonacredit-hourbasis,varyinginlengthfrom37-54semestercredithours,onbothdayandeveningschedules. Students may enroll in core courses for diploma programs eachterm.Entrancedatesforoccupationallyspecificcourses within the diploma program vary by program. The length of each program is approximate. The actual timerequiredtocompleteaprogramwilldependuponvariousfactors,suchasschedulingofclasses,academicperformance and date of entry. Students enrolled in the eveningmayhavetotakesomecoursesduringthedayinorder to complete the diploma program. Applicants are encouraged to meet with the program advisor for detailed information.

AgeThe minimum age for students applying to Albany Technical Collegeis16,however,certainprogramsrequirestudentstobeolder.Pleaserefertoeachprogramforspecificagerequirements.

EducationAhighschooldiplomaoraGeneralEducationDevelopmentdiploma(GED®)isnotrequiredforadmissiontoATCortoaprogramareaunlessspecifiedbyprogramstandards.However,priortograduationfromalldiplomaprogramsand

specifiedcertificateprograms,studentsmustreceiveahighschooldiplomaoraGED®.Allstudentswillbeofferedtheopportunitytoreceiveremedialinstruction,ifrequired.

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMATC,inaccordancewiththeTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia(TCSG),usestheACTCOMPASSinstrumentformeasuringproficiencyinreading,writing,algebraandmath.An applicant must achieve minimum admissions scores onthesetestsasspecifiedintheprogramstatestandards.AcceptablescoresonastatisticallyvalidatedtestsuchastheScholasticAptitudeTest(SAT),AmericanCollegeTest(ACT)willbeacceptedinlieuoftheCOMPASStest.Entrancescoresvarybyprogram.Theprogram-specificentrancescoresareminimumrequirements,andsomeprogramsrequirehigherscores.Reasonableaccommodationsaremadeduringtestingforthosewhoneedthem.Thestudentmustself-identify.

Ability to Benefit ExamAn applicant who does not have a high school diploma orGED® may demonstrate eligibility for entry into those programsnotrequiringadiploma/GED® if the applicant achievesacceptablescoresontheAbilitytoBenefitExamination(ATB),aswellasacceptableprogramentryscores.PassingtheATBexamdoesnottaketheplaceofhavingahighschooldiplomaorGED® for those programs thatrequireadiplomaorGED® for admission. Beginning July 1,2012,ATBstudentswillnolongerbeeligibletoreceivethe federal Pell grant.

InterviewsStudentsarenotinterviewedforadmissiontoATC,butmaybeinterviewedforadmissiontoaparticularacademicprogram. Each diploma program also includes a set of general educationcoursesprovidingbackgroundinmathematics,communications,andinterpersonalskills.

Diploma Basic Skills CoursesChoose from these courses offered at ATC, based on program requirements:Mathematics(3cr.min.) MATH 1011 Business Math 3 MATH 1012 FoundationsofMathematics 3 MATH 1013 Algebraic Concepts 3 MATH 1015 GeometryandTrigonometry 3Communications(3cr.min.) ENGL 1010 FundamentalsofEnglishI 3 ENGL 1012 FundamentalsofEnglishII 3InterpersonalSkills(2cr.min.) EMPL 1000 InterpersonalRelations& Professional Development 2 PSYC 1010 Basic Psychology 3


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Technical Certificate Programs ATCofferstechnicalcertificatesofcredit(TCC’s),anawardbasedoncompletionofacoherentgroupingofcoursestakenfromanystate-approvedpost-secondarystandardcurriculum. Any TCC program must be at least 9 semester credit hours in length and may not exceed 36 semester credit hours.

TCCs are divided into four categories:

1.EMBEDDEDCERTIFICATES—Thesetechnicalcertificatesofcreditareofferedtoprovidestudentswithashort-termprogramofstudygearedtowardaspecificoccupationalprogram of study. Credits earned through technical certificatesmaybeappliedtosomediplomaprogramsorothertechnicalcertificates.

Students enrolled in a diploma or degree program will be recordedasagraduateofthetechnicalcertificateprogramwhen: (a)thestudenthascompletedalloftherequirementsfor theTCC, (b)thestudentrequeststheTCC,or (c)thetechnicalcollegechoosestoawardaTCCwith acknowledgementfromthestudent.

Students enrolled in a major may receive simultaneous awardsforadiplomaandtechnicalcertificate,iftherequirementsmayhavebeenmet,eventhoughtheywerenot enrolled in a secondary major.

2.STAND-ALONECERTIFICATES—Certificateprogramsthatdonothavedegreeordiplomalevelworkattached.

3.ADD-ONCERTIFICATES—RelatedcoursesthatgobeyondthecompetenciesintheTCCareaddedtoprovideadditionalspecialization.

4. OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIZATION CERTIFICATES – These technicalcertificatesofcreditaredevelopedtoprovidegraduatesorthosewithin-fieldoccupationalexperiencetheopportunity to acquire advanced competencies to broaden employmentoptionsandtoaddoccupationalspecializationstoexistingskills.

Studentsmusthavecompletedthespecifieddiplomaprogrambeforeentryintotheoccupationalspecializationcertificateprogram.

AgeThe minimum age for students applying to Albany Technical Collegeis16;however,certainprogramsrequirestudentstobeolder.Pleaserefertoeachprogramforspecificagerequirements.

EducationAhighschooldiplomaoraGeneralEducationDevelopmentdiploma(GED®)isnotrequiredforadmissiontoATCortoaprogramareaunlessspecifiedbyprogramstandards.However,priortograduationfromalldiplomaprogramsandspecifiedcertificateprograms,studentsmustreceiveahighschooldiplomaoraGED®.Allstudentswillbeofferedtheopportunitytoreceiveremedialinstructionifrequired.

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMATC,inaccordancewiththeTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgia(TCSG),usestheACTCOMPASSinstrumentformeasuringproficiencyinreading,writing,algebraandmath.An applicant must achieve minimum admissions scores onthesetestsasspecifiedintheprogramstatestandards.AcceptablescoresonastatisticallyvalidatedtestsuchastheScholasticAptitudeTest(SAT),AmericanCollegeTest(ACT)willbeacceptedinlieuoftheCOMPASStestsEntrancescoresvarybyprogram.Theprogram-specificentrancescoresareminimumrequirements,andsomeprogramsrequirehigherscores.Reasonableaccommodationsaremadeduringtestingforthosewhoneedthem.Thestudentmustself-identify.

Ability to Benefit ExamAn applicant who does not have a high school diploma orGED® may demonstrate eligibility for entry into those programsnotrequiringadiploma/GED® if the applicant achievesacceptablescoresontheAbilitytoBenefitExamination(ATB),aswellasacceptableprogramentryscores.PassingtheATBexamdoesnottaketheplaceofhavingahighschooldiplomaorGED® for those programs thatrequireadiplomaorGED® for admission. Beginning July 1,2012,ATBstudentswillnolongerbeeligibletoreceivethe federal Pell grant.

InterviewsStudentsarenotinterviewedforadmissiontoATC,butmaybeinterviewedforadmissiontoaparticularacademicprogram.

ADVISORY COMMITTEESEach department of Albany Technical College maintains contact with private industry through its advisory committee.Anadvisorycommitteeisagroupofcompetentand respected businesspersons interested in the college’s effortstoproducequalitygraduates. Advisorycommitteescontributesubstantiallyasconsultantsregarding current business and industrial needs as pertains tojobskills,jobplacementandfollow-upsurveysofATCgraduates.

DISTANCE EDUCATION (eLearn)AlbanyTechnicalCollegeoffersmorethan80high-quality online courses to help students acquire advanced technicalskillsandcredentialsessentialinthe21stcentury

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workplace.Creditsearnedmaybeusedtowardatechnicalcertificateofcredit,adiploma,oranassociatedegree.AlbanyTechisamemberoftheGeorgiaVirtualTechnicalConnection(GVTC).OnlinecoursesnotavailablethroughAlbanyTechmightbeofferedbyothertechnicalcollegesthroughoutGeorgiathroughGVTC.Formoreinformationaboutdistanceeducationandonlinecourseopportunities,contacttheGVTCcoordinatorat(229)430-3692,orvisitourwebsiteathttp://www.albanytech.edu.AlistofcoursesofferedthroughGVTCmaybeaccessedathttp://www.gvtc.org.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTYAnymemberofthefaculty,stafforstudentbodyatAlbanyTechnicalCollege,bothfull-andpart-time,whoproduceseducationalmaterials,devicesormediaforpublicationorproductionandwhodoesnotinanywayusefederalfunds,institutional/departmentaltime,servicesormaterialsasoutlinedintheTechnicalCollegeSystemofGeorgiapolicyshallmaintainthefullrightsforthatpatentorcopyright,andfurther,anyroyaltiesorprofitsresultingfromsaidpublicationsorproductsshallbelongsolelytothatinventor/author. The complete policy can be accessed at www.tcsg.edu.

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First Letter (430-xxxx) of Student’s Program Advisor’s Name Ext. Location Last Name Accounting DanielJenkins 3519 PRO130 A-Z AirConditioning KennethDelong 3531 CCA1303 A-Z Auto Collision Bill Underwood 3567 AED 127 A-Z Elliot Bonds 3330 AED 127 A-Z AutomotiveTech. CliffKyle 3535 FRE116 A-Z BusinessLogisticsMgmt. Dr.SteveEidson 6619 MTC103 A-Z Building Maintenance Joseph Trumbull 1850 CCA 1305 A-Z BusinessAdministrativeTech. EmmaJohnson 3572 PRO107 A-Z(Day&Evening) TheresaWest 3583 PRO125 A-Z(Day&Evening) NicoleLane 1638 PRO108B A-Z(Day&Evening) BusinessManagement ItoePeterValentine 3554 PRO129 A-Z Carpentry/Construction StevenWengerd 420-1206 CCA1302 A-Z Civil Engineering Tech. Joseph Ford 420-1259 CEIT 202 A-Z CommercialTruckDriving DerrekWhite 1732 OPS A-Z Comp. Inform. Systems Tim Edwards 3615 CEIT 206 A-Z NetworkingSpec./Cisco DanJohnson 3618 CEIT208 A-Z NetworkingSpec./Cisco JaniceBullman 3617 CEIT201 A-Z Cybersecurity Darren Hagler 3611 CEIT 207 A-Z & Web Design Computer Programming Cassandra Henderson xxxx CEIT xxx A-Z Convergent Telecomm. VACANT 0428 CEIT 203 A-Z Cosmetology Jacqueline Carter 1722 AED 103 A-L Nancy Wright 3595 AED 107A M-Z Arniecesha Price 6140 FRE 119B Evening Culinary Arts Todd White 1753 LEC 110 A-Z MattBeard 3534 LEC209 A-Z DentalAssisting PriscillaRyals 3543 HCT104 A-ZNew/Current Linda Cauley 3544 HCT104 A-Z New/Current DieselTechnology EddiePeck 3532 FRE118 A-Z Design & Media Prod. Tech Jill Mash 3609 CEIT 128 A-Z DraftingTechnology ChineloOchie 3610 CEIT132 A-Z Early Childhood Care & Educ. Vieliene Jones 3537 CDV 128 A-Z Angela Robinson 3662 CDV 105 A-Z TiffanyBurks 3539 CDV131 A-Z Milton Reese 6145 CDV 128 A-Z Econom. Dev. Programs Valerie Williams 3867 MTC 101 A-Z Dr. Steve Eidson 6619 MTC 103 A-Z Electrical & Computer Engin. Manuel Hall III 3614 CEIT 204 A-Z Telecomm. Eng. Spec. VACANT 0428 CEIT 203 A-Z Electrical Systems Tech. Darryl West 0549 AED 104A A-Z Electronics Manuel Hall III 3614 CEIT 204 A-Z Electronics-BioMedical SylvesterPatterson 3607 CEIT122 A-Z

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First Letter (430-xxxx) of Student’s Program Advisor’s Name Ext. Location Last Name Electromech. Engineering Chase Mumford 6621 MTC 114 A-Z EMSP/Paramedicine JamesMcPherson,Jr. 3093 EMR120 A-Z Bryan Barnes 5787 CEIT 107 A-Z Environ.Horticulture GeorgePaul 3540 HCL A-Z FireScienceTech./Firefighter FrankFlanigan 4994 EMR128 A-Z HealthInformationTech. JillDervan 2988 HCT146 A-Z Erica Wilson 3337 HCT 115 A-Z Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Lisa Riddle 3571 FRE 107 A-Z Industrial Systems Robert Permenter 6614 MTC 115 A-Z Law Enforcement Technology Rashad Flournoy 3869 CEIT 105 A-Z Lynn Miller 2812 EMR 102 A-Z Kenneth Singleton 420-1234 EMR 100 A-Z Learning Support Dr. Debra Jones 3605 FRE 115 A-Z MarketingManagement KristelBaranko 1823 FRE102 A-Z Masonry CliffordSingleton 420-1061 CCA105 A-Z MedicalAssisting CathyGarmon 3542 HCT132 N-Z CathyD'Amico 1720 HCT128 A-M Nurse Aide Katrenia Shivers 2832 HCT 144 A-Z Nursing Schvon Bussey 3698 HCT 107 A-Z Mary Ford 3585 HCT 120C A-Z Teresa Darity 1025 HCT 113 A-E AnnetteHolloway 3062 HCT120D A-Z OperationsManagement Dr.SteveEidson 6619 MTC103 A-Z PatientCareAssisting KatreniaShivers 2832 HCT144 A-Z Pharmacy Dr. Teresa Mitchell 3596 HCT 147 A-Z Treneshia Harris 4290 HCT 141 A-Z Plumbing MarkCrawford 2780 CCA103 A-Z PracticalNursing LeonaLaster 3661 HCT107 A-Z Katrenia Shivers 2832 HCT 144 A-Z SakethaSilas 1042 HCT108 A-Z AnitaEdenfield 3648 HCT116 A-Z Melissa Laslie 1769 HCT 112 A-Z QualityAssurance(SixSigma) Dr.SteveEidson 6619 MTC110 A-Z RadiologyTechnology RichardParker 3546 HCT140 A-Z Don Rogers 3619 HCT 137 A-Z SASET Project Michelle Lilly-Williams 2882 MTC 114B A-Z SouthernPolyTechArticul. ChaseMumford 6621 MTC114C A-Z Surgical Technology Lori Day 3552 HCT 139 A-M Rashae Oliver 1770 HCT 139 N-Z Welding Carlos Salter 3530 FRE 124 A-Z MikeWaters 3528 FRE119C A-Z

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PRESIDENT’S OFFICE AnthonyO.Parker,Ph.D. President MollieWalls ExecutiveAssistant,OfficeofthePresident NatashaPrice AdministrativeSecretary Joe Najjar Special Assistant to the President KimberlyLee,Ph.D. VicePresidentofInstitutionalEffectiveness SarahSpurlin AdministrativeAssistant AngelaDavis GrantCoordinator/ComplianceOfficer WendyHowell ExecutiveDirectorofMarketingandPublicRelations AngelaKline MarketingSpecialist DeniseBrooks GraphicDesigner ScottChilds Webmaster/MultimediaADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES KathySkates VicePresidentofAdministration IveyNorton AdministrativeAssistanttoVPofAdministration LorrieStafford DirectorofFinancialReporting&Analysis JoanFowler BusinessOfficeManager PhillipMonfort BookstoreCoordinator JanetHayes DirectorofAccounting Tanya Collins Accounts Payable Technician PearlieJenkins AccountsReceivableTechnician PhillipJackson PropertyAccountantSpecialist Nicholas Crawford Shipping/Receiving Technician Kim Purvis Payroll Specialist MonicaHarper BusinessOfficeAccountant VACANT Budget Analyst Jill Moore Purchasing Coordinator Lola Edwards Human Resource Director Katresa Daniel Human Resources AssistantFACILITIES/MAINTENANCE LavonAckley DirectorofFacilities VACANT CampusOperationsSecretary TonyGoodman LeadGroundskeeper MitchellScott Groundskeeper MargaretColquitt LeadCustodian Chulena Loud Custodian DennisGore Custodian Della Howard-Kimble Custodian Tonya Logue Custodian HaroldGadson Custodian SolomonGriffin Custodian Renee Terrell Custodian Michael Alligood Lead Maintenance Technician Tim Morrison Maintenance Technician RichardShuemake MaintenanceTechnician Anthony Williams Maintenance TechnicianINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BruceHopkins DirectorofInformationSystems BobTaylor NetworkAdministrator RobertCoker TechnicalSupportSpecialist James Cox Technical Support Specialist Cody Wright AV Technical Support Specialist CharlieMagaddino TechnicalSupportSpecialist(VoIP)CENTER FOR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS MattTrice,CEDT VicePresidentofCenterforBusinessSolutions SteveEidson,D.Min.,CEDT,PMP AssociateDeanofCenterforBusinessSolutions VACANT FacultyChair,LogisticsManagement ValerieWilliams Director,ContinuingEducation SondraAikens AdministrativeAssistantACADEMIC AFFAIRS ShirleyArmstrong,Ph.D. VicePresidentforAcademicAffairs/ExecutiveVicePresident CarolNix AdministrativeAssistant/VPofAcademicAffairs

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MattieBuchannon DeanofAcademicAffairs DietraWindom AdministrativeAssistant/DeanofAcademicAffairs JoyKnighton DeanofAcademicAffairs CarolynMills AdministrativeAssistant/DeanofAcademicAffairs EmmettGriswold,Ed.D. DeanofAcademicAffairs KeishaGeorge AdministrativeAssistant/DeanofAcademicAffairs DebraJones,Ph.D. DeanofAcademicAffairs YolandaWhitaker AdministrativeAssistant/DeanofAcademicAffairs AngelaRobinson AssociateDeanofAcademicAffairs MarilynCarter AdministrativeAssistant/DeanofAcademicAffairs DonLaye DeanofEveningAdministration Roy Calhoun Dean of Library Services Troycia Webb Dean of Technology in Academics KatinaBell HelpDeskCoordinator ScottBoyd A/VTechnologySpecialist Calvin Lee Academic Advisor KayanoBell,Ed.D. InstructionalDesigner Michelle Lilly-Williams SASET Director Dennis Courtney Instructor/SASET Engineering NoreenMcGee Instructor/SASETMathematics ElizabethBrown PLACoordinator/TAAACT Lori Cleymans Achievement Coach Keva Sweet- Quimbley SASET Special Services CoordinatorGeneral Core Linda Brown Instructor/English TomekiaCooper Instructor/English,Reading MarlaFowler,Ph.D. Instructor/English Heather Mobley Instructor/English Frederia Sampson Instructor/English LeighDavis Instructor/Mathematics RyanPhillips Instructor/Mathematics RoseLeggett Instructor/Mathematics JosephineRaybon,Ph.D. Instructor/Mathematics YolandaRoddy Instructor/Mathematics KennethWilliams Instructor/Mathematics Susie Cooper-Ingram Instructor/Psychology Lashea Dancer Instructor/Psychology TheodosiaLovett,Ed.D. Instructor/Psychology PatriciaStewart Instructor/InterpersonalRelations,PsychologyBusiness Technologies DanielJenkins Instructor/Accounting EmmaJohnson Instructor/BusinessAdministrativeTechnology TheresaWest Instructor/BusinessAdministrativeTechnology NicoleLane Instructor/BusinessAdministrativeTechnology JaniceBullman Instructor/ComputerInformationSystems CassandraDavis-Alexander Instructor/ComputerInformationSystems TimEdwards Instructor/ComputerInformationSystems DarrenHagler Instructor/ComputerInformationSystems CassandraHenderson Instructor/ComputerInformationSystems DanJohnson Instructor/ComputerInformationSystems ItoePeterValentine Instructor/BusinessManagement Sharon Andrews Instructor/Business Management KristelBaranko Instructor/MarketingManagementConstruction Academy KennethM.DeLong Instructor/AirConditioningTechnology JosephTrumbull Instructor/Building&FacilitiesMaintenanceTechnology&AirConditioningTechnology StevenWengerd Instructor/Carpentry&Construction CliffordSingleton Instructor/Masonry MarkCrawford Instructor/PlumbingDesign Technologies ChineloOchie Instructor/DraftingTechnology GeorgePaul Instructor/EnvironmentalHorticulture JillMash Instructor/DesignandMediaProductionTechnologyHealth Care Technology LaToya Prince Instructor/Allied Health

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LindaCauley Instructor/DentalAssisting PriscillaRyals Instructor/DentalAssisting JillDervan Instructor/HealthInformationTechnology EricaWilson Instructor/HealthInformationTechnology CathyGarmon Instructor/MedicalAssisting JamesMcPherson,Jr. Instructor/ParamedicineTechnology Bryan Barnes Instructor/Paramedicine Technology TeresaMitchell,Pharm.D. Instructor/PharmacyTechnology Treneshia Harris Instructor/Pharmacy Technology Schvon Bussey Director/Associate of Science in Nursing Mary Ford Instructor/Nursing Teresa Darity Instructor/Nursing AnnetteHolloway Instructor/Nursing LeonaLaster Instructor/PracticalNursing KatreniaShivers Instructor/PracticalNursing SakethaSilas Instructor/PracticalNursing AnitaEdenfield Instructor/PracticalNursing MelissaLaslie Instructor/PracticalNursing RichardParker Instructor/RadiologicTechnology Don Rogers Instructor/Radiologic Technology Lori Day Instructor/Surgical Technology Rashae Oliver Instructor/Surgical TechnologyElectronics, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Chase Mumford Instructor/Electromechanical Engineering Technology Joseph Ford Instructor/Civil Engineering Technology SylvesterPatterson Instructor/ElectronicsTechnology-Biomedical Manuel Hall III Instructor/Electronics Tech. & Computer and Electrical Engineering Tech. VACANT Instructor/ConvergentTelecommunications&TelecommunicationsEngin. DarrylWest Instructor/ElectricalConstructionandIndustrialElectricalTechnology Robert Permenter Instructor/Industrial SystemsPersonal Services Technologies Jacqueline Carter Instructor/Cosmetology Arniecesha Price Instructor/Cosmetology Nancy Wright Instructor/Cosmetology Todd White Instructor/Culinary Arts MatthewBeard Instructor/CulinaryArts TiffanyBurks Instructor/EarlyChildhoodCare&Education MiltonReese ProgramChair/EarlyChildhoodCare&Education VielieneJones DirectorChildDevelopmentDemo.Center/EarlyChildhoodCare&Education LisaRiddle Instructor/Hotel,Restaurant&TourismManagementPublic Services Technologies Kenneth Singleton Instructor/Law Enforcement Technology Lynn Miller Instructor/Law Enforcement Technology Rashad Flournoy Instructor/Law Enforcement Technology FrankFlanigan Instructor/FireScienceTechnologyTransportation and Metals Technologies Bill Underwood Instructor/Auto Collision Repair CliffordKyle Instructor/AutomotiveTechnology DerrekWhite Instructor/CommercialTruckDriving EddiePeck Instructor/Diesel&EquipmentTechnology Carlos Salter Instructor/Welding & Joining Technology Michael Waters Instructor/Welding & Joining TechnologySTUDENT SERVICES LisandraDeJesús,Ed.D. VicePresidentofStudentAffairsandEnrollmentManagement JanelleHarper Admin.Assistant/VPStudentAffairsandEnrollmentManagement BerniceCheeks Receptionist DrendaDavis-Jackson DirectorofAdmissions Barbara Brown Assistant Director of Admissions LaKeisha Brown Admissions Assistant GloriaGladden AdmissionsAssistant Kesha Powers Admissions Assistant BethDavis DirectorofStudentAffairs,RandolphCountyLearning Quanta Bell Career Evaluator/Academic Advisor NekitdressMorris Testing/AdmissionsAssistant AdaBello-Cruz TestingProctor

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Kenneth Wilson Director of Financial Aid VACANT Default Loan Specialist Amy Lovelace Financial Aid Assistant Ophelia Price Financial Aid Specialist Derwin Lanier Financial Aid Assistant JonathanBanks FinancialAidAssistant SuzannCulpepper Registrar Danielle Drayton Registrar Assistant Cindy Hughes Registrar Assistant Teresa Mallard Registrar Assistant ReginaWatts SpecialNeedsCoordinator CarlaJester SpecialPopulationsCoordinator VACANT RetentionCoordinator Judy Jimmerson Director of Career Services SandraSutton CareerServicesAssistant JuliePettway CareerServicesSpecialist LisaKendrick HighSchoolCoordinator MaryRichardson,Ed.D. StudentActivities/AthleticDirector BelindaWest Receptionist WillieLayfield TitansCaféManagerADULT EDUCATION LindaH.Coston VicePresidentofAdultEducation MaryamSaheb Coordinator,AdultEducation CorrieSchuette InstructionCoordinator,AdultEducation KristiLeBlanc Secretary,AdultEducation TariaWillis TransitionalSpecialist/AdultEducation AlfredaHoward GED®-PearsonVueTestChiefAdministrator CrystalYoung AdministrativeSupportStaff JimmyCox Instructor/AdultEducation PatriciaGilbert-Parker Instructor/AdultEducation StacyHarvey Instructor/AdultEducation BeverlyHutcherson Instructor/AdultEducation ArrieB.Newberry,Jr. Instructor/AdultEducation MaureenMcGee Instructor/AdultEducation PedelapheWilliams Instructor/AdultEducation ArnettaHeath-Heard Instructor/AdultEducation(BakerCounty) JamesDaniels Instructor/AdultEducation(CalhounCounty) DaisyJackson Instructor/AdultEducation(ClayCounty) RobbinLawson Instructor/AdultEducation(LeeCounty) WesleyWilliams Instructor/AdultEducation(RandolphCounty) JamesParker Instructor/AdultEducation(TerrellCounty) DianneWimes Instructor/AdultEducation(TerrellCounty)

FACULTY and ADMINISTRATION FacultymembersofAlbanyTechnicalCollegearesubjecttocertificationstandardsthatareequivalenttothoserequiredbyothercollegessupportedbypublicfunds.Eachfacultymemberisexperiencedinhisorherrespectivefieldandmaintainshighstandardsofinstruction.Facultymembersnotonlypossesssignificantexperienceandoccupationalcompetence,butalsoparticipateinprofessionalteachertraining.

Ackley, Lavon (DirectorofFacilities)M.Ed.,ValdostaStateUniversity;B.S.,ValdostaStateUniversity;A.A.S.,DartonCollege;CertifiedPlantEngineerAndrews, Sharon(BusinessManagement)M.A.OrganizationalLeadership,LaGrangeCollege;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Armstrong, Shirley A. (VicePresidentofAcademicAffairs)Ph.D.,FloridaA&MUniversity;Ed.S.,EducationalLeadership,ArgosyUniversity;M.Ed.,ValdostaStateUniversity;B.S.,ValdostaStateUniversity.Barnes, Bryan (Paramedicine)ParamedicTechnologyCertificate,DartonCollege;StateofGeorgiaLevelIIInstructorLicense;PHTLSInstructor;BLSInstructor.Baranko, Kristel(Marketing)M.B.A.,GeorgiaSouthwesternStateUniversity;B.S.Marketing,UniversityofGeorgia.Beach, Courtney (ComputerInformationSystems)B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Beard, Matthew(CulinaryArts)B.A.,JohnsonandWalesUniversity;A.A.S,JohnsonandWalesUniversity.Bell, Kayano(InstructionalDesigner)Ed.D.AdultandCareerEducation,ValdostaStateUniversity;M.Ed.AdultEducation,ValdostaStateUniversity;B.S.Ed.,ValdostaStateUniversity;A.A.S.OfficeAdministration,DartonStateCollege;A.A.S.Music,DartonStateCollege;A.A.S.BusinessComputerSystems,DartonStateCollege;eLearningInstructionalDesignTrainingCertification,ASTD.

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Bell, quanta (CareerEvaluator/AcademicAdvisor)M.P.A.GeneralAdministration/HumanResourceManagement,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.A.Sociology,AlbanyStateUniversity;A.S.Sociology,DartonStateCollege;A.S.EarlyChildhoodEducation,DartonStateCollege;A.A.T.EarlyChildhoodEducation;AlbanyTechnicalCollege;DiplomaParaprofessionalTraining,DeKalbTechnicalInstitute.Bonds, Elliot(AutoCollisionRepair)B.A.,AlbanyStateUniversity;Diploma,AlbanyTechnicalCollege.Brown, Elizabeth(PLACoordinator)M.A.OrganizationalLeadership,LaGrangeCollege;B.S.,UniversityofMaryland;MasterCertificationPriorLearningAssessment,CAEL;TrainingCertification,ASTD.Brown, Linda(English)Ed.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity;M.Ed.,GeorgiaSouthwesternStateUniversity;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity;A.A.,DartonStateCollege.Buchannon, Mattie(DeanofAcademicAffairs)M.S.N.,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.S.N.,GeorgiaSouthwesternUniversity,A.D.N. Albany Junior College.Bullman, Janice (ComputerInformationSystems)B.S.,EmbryRiddleAeronauticalUniversity;MCSE;A+;N+;MCP;Security+;MOSSpecialist;CCNAcertificate;Oraclecertificate.Burks, Tiffany (EarlyChildhoodEducation)M.S.EarlyChildhoodEducation,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.S.EarlyChildhoodEducation,AlbanyStateUniversity.Bussey, Schvon (DirectorofAssociateofScienceinNursing)M.S.N.,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.S.N.AlbanyStateUniversity.Calhoun, Roy(DeanofLibraryMediaServices)M.S.,FloridaStateUniversity;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Carter, Jacqueline(Cosmetology)B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity;CosmetologyDiploma,AlbanyTechnicalCollege;MasterCosmetologistLicense;CosmetologyTeachingLicense.Catt, Helen(FinancialAidDirector)B.S.BusinessAdministration,AuburnUniversity.Cauley, Linda(DentalAssisting)Ed.S.,UniversityofGeorgia;M.S.,ValdostaStateUniversity;B.S.,ValdostaStateUniversity;A.A.,DartonCollege.Cleymans, Lori(AchievementCoach)B.A.,JacksonvilleUniversity;CertifiedGlobalCareerDevelopmentFacilitator,CCE;CertifiedJobandCareerTransitionCoach,CPAD;CertifiedWorkforceDevelopmentProfessional/JobSeekerServices,NAWDP;CertifiedProfessionalResumeWriter,PARW/CC;CareerandEducationAdviser,CAEL.Cooper, Tomekia(English,Reading)M.Ed.,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Coston, Linda(VicePresidentofAdultEducation)M.S.A.,GeorgiaSouthwesternUniversity;B.B.A.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Courtney, Dennis(EngineeringInstructor,SASET)MastersofAeronauticalScience-Dualmajor,AviationSafetyCertificate,Embry-RiddleAeronauticalUniversity;B.S.Management,SouthernNazareneUniversity.Cox, Jimmy(AdultEducation)Ed.SP.,ValdostaStateUniversity;M.Ed.,ValdostaStateUniversity;B.S.,ValdostaStateUniversity.Crawford, Mark (Plumbing)Diploma,SouthGeorgiaTechnicalCollege.Culpepper, Suzann J.(Registrar)B.B.S.,TroyStateUniversity;A.A.,WallaceCollege.Dancer, Lashea(Psychology)M.S.CounselingandPsychology,TroyStateUniversity;B.S.Sociology,ValdostaStateUniversity;A.A.GeneralStudies,BainbridgeStateCollege.Daniels, James (AdultEducation)Ed.S.,TroyStateUniversity;M.S.,TroyStateUniversity;B.S.,FortStateValleyUniversity;GAT-6EducatorCertification.Darity, Teresa (Nursing)M.S.N.,WaldenUniversity;B.S.N.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Davis, Angela(GrantCoordinator/Compliance)B.S.Finance,AlabamaStateUniversity.Davis, Beth(DirectorofStudentAffairs,RCLC)M.S.P.S.E.,TroyUniversity;B.S.,GeorgiaSouthwesternStateUniversity;A.S.,MiddleGeorgiaStateCollege.Davis, Leigh(Mathematics)B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Davis-Alexander, Cassandra(ComputerInformationSystems)B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Davis-Jackson, Drenda(DirectorofAdmissions)M.S.M.Education,TroyStateUniversity;M.Ed.,TroyStateUniversity;B.A.Psychology,AlbanyStateUniversity.Day, Lori(SurgicalTechnology)B.S.Ed.,ValdostaStateUniversity;AASSurgicalTechnology,SouthwestGeorgiaTechnicalCollege;CSTSurgicalTechnologyDiploma,SouthwestGeorgiaTechnicalCollege.De Jesús, Lisandra(VicePresidentofStudentAffairsandEnrollmentManagement)Ed.D.,UniversityofFlorida;M.Ed.,NorfolkStateUniversity;B.A.&B.S.,S.U.N.YCollege,NewPaltz,N.Y.DeLong, Kenneth M.(AirConditioningTechnology)Diploma,MaconTechnicalInstitute.Dervan, Jill M.(HealthInformationManagementTechnologyandHealthInformationCoding)M.B.A,ColumbusStateUniversity;B.A.OrganizationalLeadership,LaGrangeCollege;A.A.BusinessAdministration,DartonStateCollege;R.H.I.T.(RegisteredHealthInformationTechnician),AmericanHealthInformationManagementAssociation;C.C.S.(CertifiedCodingSpecialist),AmericanHealthInformationManagementAssociation.Duncan, Charlene(AssociateDeanofAcademicAffairs)M.Ed.,GeorgiaSouthwesternUniversity;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Edenfield, Anita(PracticalNursing)B.S.N.,ThomasUniversity.Edwards, Tim(ComputerInformationSystems)B.S.,GeorgiaSouthwesternUniversity.Eidson, Steve(AssociateDeanofCBS)D.Min.TrinityUniversity(TEDS);B.A.,AtlantaChristianCollege;M.Div.,LincolnChristianSeminary;A.A.T.,SouthwestTechnicalCollege;CEDT;PMP.Flanigan, Frank (FireScience)A.A.S,ColumbiaSouthernUniversity;(OccupationalSafety&Health)A.A.S,ColumbiaSouthernUniversity;(FireScienceTechnology)Diploma,AlbanyTechnicalCollege;Georgiacertifiedfirefightertrainedtothelevelof:NPQFirefighterII,NPQFireOfficerII,NPQFireInstructorII,NPQHazmatOperations,NPQHazardousMaterialsIncidentCommander,NPQPublicFireandLifeSafetyEducatorI,NPQEvaluator,StructuralFireControlInstructor,CPRandAEDcertified.Flournoy, Rashad(LawEnforcement)M.P.A.,AlbanyStateUniversity;M.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Ford, Mary(Nursing)M.S.N.,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.S.N.,AlbanyStateUniversity;A.D.N.,DartonStateCollege.Fowler, Marla (GeneralEducation/English)Ph.D.,WaldenUniversity;M.Ed.,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.A.,AlbanyState

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Garmon, Cathy(MedicalAssisting)M.Ed.,ValdostaStateUniversity;B.S.N.,ValdostaStateUniversity;A.S.Nursing,AbrahamBaldwinAgriculturalCollege,MedicalAssistingDiploma,EasternNewMexicoUniversity;CMA(CAAHEP),RMA.Gilbert Parker, Patricia(AdultEducation)Ed.S.,GeorgiaSouthwesternUniversity;M.Ed.,AlbanyStateUniversity;AdministrationandSupervisionSpecialist,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Griswold, Emmett (DeanofAcademicAffairs)Ed.D.AdultandCareerEducation,ValdostaStateUniversity;M.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.A.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Hagler, Darren(ComputerInformationSystems)B.S.,WesternGovernorsUniversity;CertificationsinComptiaA+,Network+,Security+,andProject+;OracleCertifiedAssociate;OracleCertifiedExpert;CIWDatabaseDesignSpecialist;CIWProfessional;CIWv5Associate;SunCertifiedAssociatefortheJavaPlatform;MicrosoftCertifiedProfessionalHall III, Manuel J.(ElectronicsTechnology/Electrical&ComputerEngineeringTechnology)M.S.,TroyUniversity;B.S.A.E.,UniversityofGeorgia.Harris, Treneshia(PharmacyTechnology)A.A.S.,AlbanyTechnicalCollege;Diploma,AlbanyTechnicalCollege;RPhT,GeorgiaStateBoardofPharmacy;CPhT,PharmacyTechnicianCertifiedBoard.Harvey, Stacy (AdultEducation)Ed.S.,GeorgiaSouthwesternUniversity;M.S.,TroyStateUniversity;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity;CertificationofMathematics,GeorgiaSouthwesternUniversity.Heath-Heard, Arnetta(AdultEducation)M.P.A.PublicPolicy/HRMgmt.,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.S.EarlyChildhoodEducation,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.S.PoliticalScience,AlbanyStateUniversity.Henderson, Cassandra(ComputerInformationSystems)B.S.ComputerScience,AlbanyStateUniversity;A.A.S.ComputerInformationSystems,AlbanyTechnicalCollege;CertificationsinComptiaA+.Holloway, Annette(Nursing)M.S.N.,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.S.N,AlbanyStateUniversity.Hopkins, Bruce(DirectorofInformationTechnology)B.S.ComputerInformationSystems,DevryUniversity;AATComputerInformationSystems,ChattahoocheeTechnicalCollege.Howard, Alfreda(GED®)B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Howell, Wendy(ExecutiveDirectorofMarketingandPublicRelations)B.S.MassCommunicationswithconcentrationinAdvertising/PublicRelations,GeorgiaCollege&StateUniversity;A.A.Journalism/MassCommunications,MaconStateCollege.Hutcherson, Beverly(AdultEducation)M.Ed.,GeorgiaStateUniversity;B.S.Ed.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Ingram, Susie(Pyschology)M.S.,WaldenUniversity;M.S.,BarryUniversity;B.S.BarryUniversity.Jackson, Daisy(AdultEducation)M.A.,TroyUniversity;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity;SpecialEdCertification,AlbanyStateUniversity.Jenkins, Daniel(Accounting)M.B.A.,GeorgiaSouthwesternStateUniversity;B.S.,TroyStateUniversity;A.S.,AbrahamBaldwin Agricultural College.Jester, Carlametress(SpecialPopulationsCoordinator)B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity;Diploma,AlbanyTechnicalCollege.Jimmerson, Judy(CareerServices)M.A.,TroyStateUniversity;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Johnson, Dan(ComputerInformationSystems)B.S.,UniversityofArkansasatPineBluff;CISCOCertifiedNetworkAssociate,AlbanyTechnicalCollege;CCNACertified,Wireless,A+Certified,CCNABridging,CCNP1Bridging,CCNP3Bridging.Johnson, Emma(BusinessAdministrativeTechnology)M.B.A.,AlbanyStateUniversity;M.S.HealthAdmin.Mgmt.,TroyUniversity;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Jones, Debra(DeanofAcademicAffairs)Ph.D,FloridaStateUniversity;M.S.,ValdostaStateUniversity;M.A.,FloridaStateUniversity;B.S.,ValdostaStateUniversity.Jones, Vieliene(EarlyChildhoodEducation)M.Ed.,GeorgiaSouthwesternStateUniversity;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Knighton, Joy(DeanofAcademicAffairs)M.S.,TroyUniversity;B.S.,CriminalJustice,AlbanyStateUniversity;A.S.ParalegalStudies,HorizonInstitute.Kyle, Clifford(AutomotiveTechnology)A.S.,DartonCollege.Lane, Nicole (BusinessAdministrativeTechnology)M.S.M.,TroyUniversity;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Laslie, Melissa (PracticalNursing)B.S.N.,ThomasUniversity.Laster, Leona(PracticalNursing)A.S.N.,DartonCollege.Lawson, Robbin(AdultEducation)B.S.Microbiology,TennesseeStateUniversity.Laye, Don(DeanofEveningOperations)M.P.A.,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.S.Biology,GeorgiaSouthwesternUniversity.Lee, Calvin(AcademicAdvisor)B.A.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Lee, Kimberly(VicePresidentforInstitutionalEffectiveness)Ph.D.,UniversityofGeorgia;M.S.,FloridaStateUniversity;B.S.,Florida State University.Leggett, Rose(Mathematics)M.Ed.,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.A.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Lilly-Williams, Michelle(SASETDirector)M.Ed.,BarryUniversity;B.S.SpeechCommunication,TennesseeStateUniversity.Lovett, Theodosia(Psychology)Ed.D.,NovaSoutheasternUniversity;M.S.,TroyUniversity;B.S.,TroyUniversity;CareerCounselingCertification,CAEL;CertifiedTrainer/Mediator,ManagingWorkplaceConflict.Mash, Jill (DesignandMediaProductionTechnology)M.A.M.S.BiomedicalVisualization,UniversityofIllinois;B.F.A.Graphics,UniversityofSouthDakota.McGee, Maureen(AdultEducation)M.S.andB.S.SecondaryEducation,ThomasUniversity;AssociateSecondaryEducationMath,BainbridgeCollege.McGee, Noreen(MathInstructor,SASET)M.S.SecondaryEducation,ThomasUniversity;B.S.SecondaryEducationMath,ThomasUniversity;AssociateSecondaryEducationMath,BainbridgeCollege.McPherson, James Jr. (ParamedicineTechnology)B.A.LaGrangeCollege;A.S.Nursing,DartonStateCollege;A.SEmergencyMedicalServices-Paramedic,DartonStateCollege;GeorgiaLevelIIIParamedicIntructor.Mercer, Elaine(ComputerInformationSystems)B.S.BusinessManagement,ValdostaStateUniversity.

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Miller, Lynn(LawEnforcement)M.S.,TroyUniversity;B.S.CriminalJustice,ValdostaStateUniversity.Mills, Victoria (HealthInformationTechnology)M.B.A/H.C.M.,UniversityofPhoenix-Atlanta;B.S.,MedicalCollegeofGeorgia;A.A.S.GeneralStudies,GeorgiaMilitaryCollege.Mobley, Heather(English)M.A.ProfessionalWriting,KennesawStateUniversity;B.B.English,FortValleyStateUniversity.Mitchell, Teresa(PharmacyTechnology)Pharm.D.,FloridaA&M;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Mumford, Chase(ElectromechanicalEngineering)B.S.,SouthCarolinaStateUniversity.Najjar, Joe (SpecialAssistanttoPresident)M.B.A.,NewHampshireCollege;B.S.,TheCitadel.Newberry, Jr., Arrie B.(AdultEducation)PostDoctoralStudies,ArgosyUniversity;Ed.S.InstructionalLeadershipSpecialist,ArgosyUniversity;M.S.,TroyUniversity;B.A.,AlbanyStateUniversity;T-6certification,MiddleGradesEducation-ConcentrationinLanguageArtsand Social Science. Ochie, Chinelo(Drafting)M.Architecture,LawrenceTechnologicalUniversity;B.Architecture,UniversityofHouston.Oliver, Rashae(SurgicalTechnology)B.S.Ed.,ValdostaStateUniversity;CSTSurgicalTechnologyDiploma,SouthwestGeorgiaTechnicalCollege.Parker, Anthony O.(President)Ph.D.,UniversityofSouthCarolina;PostDoctoralStudy,HarvardUniversity;Ed.S.,AugustaStateUniversity;M.Ed.,SouthCarolinaStateUniversity;B.S.,SouthCarolinaStateUniversity.Parker, James(AdultEducation)A.A.,TarrantCo.Jr.College;B.A.,HardingCollege.Parker, Richard W. (RadiologicTechnology)M.S.A.E.R.T.(R)(CV),TroyUniversity;B.S.,ValdostaStateUniversity;A.S.,DartonCollege;CertifiedRadiologicTechnologist(A.R.R.T.).Patterson, Sylvester(ElectronicsTechnology-Biomedical)A.A.S.,MoultrieTechnicalCollege;DiplomainBiomedicalElectronics,Department of Defense.Paul, George (EnvironmentalHorticulture)Diploma,AlbanyTechnicalCollege.Peck, Eddie(Diesel)B.A.,GeorgiaSouthwesternStateUniversity.Permenter, Robert(IndustrialSystems)A.A.S.,U.S.NavyTechnicalSchools;Th.B;InternationalSeminary.Phillips, Ryan(Mathematics)B.A.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Price, Arniecesha(Cosmetology)CosmetologyDiploma,AlbanyTechnicalCollege;MasterCosmetologyLicense;A.A.S.LawEnforcement,AlbanyTechnicalCollege;LawEnforcementDiploma,AlbanyTechnicalCollege.Prince, LaToya(AlliedHealth)M.Ed.,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.S.,ClarkAtlantaUniversity;SecondaryScienceCertification,AlbanyStateUniversity;CertifiedElectrocardiogramTechnician,WorldOutreachMedicalInstitute.Raybon, Josephine(GeneralEducation/LearningSupport,Math)Ph.D.,FloridaStateUniversity;M.Ed.,AlbanyStateUniversity;M.S.,FloridaStateUniversity;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Reese, Milton(EarlyChildhoodEducation)Ed.S.CurriculumandInstruction,NOVASoutheasternStateUniversity,Ed.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity;M.S.EarlyChildhoodEducation,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.S.EarlyChildhoodEducation,AlbanyStateUniversity.Richardson, Mary (AthleticsandStudentActivitiesDirector)Ed.D.,ArgosyUniversity;M.Ed.,LivingstonUniversity;B.S.,LivingstonUniversity.Riddle, Lisa(Hotel,Restaurant&TourismManagement)M.S.C.MasterofStrategicCommunication,TroyUniversity;M.B.A.,GeorgiaSouthwesternStateUniversity;B.S.Management,FloridaStateUniversity;A.A.BusinessAdministration,DartonCollege;T.M.P.,TravelMarketingProfessionalCertificationfromSoutheastTourismSociety.Robinson, Angela (AssociateDeanofECCE)Ed.S.,TroyUniversity;M.Ed.,GeorgiaSouthwesternStateUniversity;B.S.,GeorgiaSouthwestern State University.Roddy, Yolanda(Mathematics)M.S.,NichollsStateUniversity;B.S.,MercerUniversity.Rogers, Don(RadiologicTechnology)Certificate-RadiationTherapy,FloridaCommunityCollege,Jacksonville;M.H.S.,WesternCarolinaUniversity;B.S.R.T.,MarsHillCollege;Certificate-RadiologicTechnology,DukeUniversityMedicalCenter.Ryals, Priscilla J.(DentalAssisting)Ed.S.,UniversityofGeorgia;M.Ed.,ValdostaStateUniversity;B.S.,ValdostaStateUniversity;A.A.,Darton College.Saheb, Maryam(Coordinator,AdultEducation)B.A.,BrewtonParkerCollege;A.S.,BrewtonParkerCollege.Salter, Wayne (Carlos) (Welding)Diploma,AlbanyTechnicalCollege;NOCTICertified:SMAW,MIG,TIGandPipeCertificationsforWelding;ASECertified,AWSMember,AgriculturePesticideCertification,IMACACertification,ForkTrucksCertification,IDEADivingEducatorsCertification,TeachingCertification,CommercialTruckDrivingCertificationcourseworkatValdostaStateUniversity.Sampson, Frederia(English)Ed.S.,GeorgiaSouthwesternStateUniversity;M.P.A.,AlbanyStateUniversity,M.Ed.,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Schuette, Corrie(AdultEducation)A.B.,NewberryCollege.Shivers, Katrenia (PracticalNursing)A.A.S.,DartonCollege.Silas, Saketha(PracticalNursing)B.B.S.,ValdostaStateUniversity;A.D.N.,DartonCollege.Singleton, Clifford(Masonry)Diploma,AlbanyTechnicalCollege.Singleton, Kenneth(LawEnforcement)M.P.A.,ColumbusStateUniversity;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity;A.S.,UniversityofKentucky;InternationalAssociationofChiefsofPoliceCommandCollegeCertification.Skates, Kathleen(VicePresidentofAdministrativeServices)B.A.,ValdostaStateUniversity;A.A.,DartonCollege;GovernmentalAccountingCertification.Stewart, Patricia(InterpersonalRelations/Psychology)M.A.,ArgosyUniversity;B.A.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Sweet-quimbley, Keva (SASETSpecialServicesCoordinator)MPA,AlbanyStateUniversity;MBA,AlbanyStateUniversity;B.S.Marketing,Albany State University.Trice, James M.(VicePresidentofCBS)B.S.,AuburnUniversity;CertifiedEconomicsDevelopmentTrainer(CEDT).Trumbull, Joseph(AirConditioning/BuildingMaintenance)Diploma,AlbanyTechnicalCollege;CertifiedAirConditioningTechnician.Underwood, Bill(AutoCollision)A.A.S.,DartonCollege;I-CARCertifiedStructuralDiagnosticTechnician,I-CARCertifiedInstructor,I-CARWeldingAdministrator,PPFAdvancedRefinishTechnician.

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Valentine, Itoe Peter(BusinessManagement)M.B.A.,UniversityofSouthDakota;B.S.BusinessAdministration(Marketing&Management),NorthernStateUniversity.Waters, Michael(Welding)Diploma,AlbanyTechnicalCollege.Watts, Regina(SpecialNeedsCoordinator)M.R.C.,UniversityofKentucky;B.B.A.,GeorgiaSouthwesternUniversity.Webb, Troycia(DeanofAcademicTechnology)MSPSE.IT,TroyUniversity;MS.IT,FloridaInstituteofTechnology;BSComputerScience,TroyUniversity.Wengerd, Steven(Carpentry&Construction)A.A.S.,DartonCollege.West, Darryl(ElectricalConstructionandIndustrialElectricalTechnology)A.A.S.,HerzingCollege;Diploma,AlbanyTechnicalCollege.West, Theresa(BusinessAdministrativeTechnology)M.A.,UniversityofPhoenix;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity;A.A.,DartonCollege. White, Derrek(CommercialTruckDriving)SmithDriverTrainingCertificate.White, Todd(CulinaryArts)AASCulinaryArts,ArtInstituteofAtlanta;ServSafecertified.Williams, Kenneth(Mathematics)B.A.,AlbanyStateUniversity.Williams, Pedelaphe(AdultEducation)Ed.D.,ArgosyUniversity;Ed.S.,TroyStateUniversity;M.A.,ClarkAtlantaUniversity;B.A.,ClarkAtlantaUniversity.Williams, Valerie A.(DirectorofContinuingEducation)B.B.A.,TexasSouthernUniversity.Williams, Wesley (AdultEducation)Ed.S,UniversityofGeorgia;M.Ed,GeorgiaSouthernUniversity;B.S.,FortValleyStateCollege.Wilson, Erica(HealthInformationTechnology)MHA/INF,UniversityofPhoenix;BS/HA,UniversityofPhoenix.Wimes, Dianne(AdultEducation)B.S.,FortValleyStateUniversity.Wright, Nancy(Cosmetology)M.S.M.,TroyUniversity;GraduateCoursework,ValdostaStateUniversity;B.S.,AlbanyStateUniversity;CosmetologyDiploma,AlbanyTechnicalCollege;MasterCosmetologistLicense;CosmetologyTeachingInstructorLicense.

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