Athens Technical
College

Date:June 23, 2017

ATHENS, GA (6/23/2017) – Graduates of the Athens Technical College Radiography class of 2017 have achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination. The most recent class marks the twelfth consecutive year Athens Technical College graduates have earned a 100 percent pass rate on the ARRT exam.

Date:Jun 2, 2017

Georgia’s Move On When Ready (MOWR) dual enrollment program allows qualified high school students to maximize their education and career training by taking courses that earn them college and high school credit at the same time. Joseph Lee took full advantage of the new MOWR program and on May 1, 2017, graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Emerging Technology while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. Simultaneously, he earned his high school diploma. Joseph also earned the College’s Move On When Ready Student of the Year Award and received recognition at the College’s annual Honor’s Day. Joseph said, "It was challenging to stay on top of all the assignments and due dates, but it was very rewarding".

Date:April 21, 2017

Student Support Services organized a Finals Survival Party for Athens Technical College Students. Attendees were able to learn last minute tips about preparing for finals through study skills, nutrition, and time management. Students had the opportunity to play games, utilize a coloring station, create a study schedule, and more. One of the highlights of the event was the guest appearances of three adorable therapy dogs. We would like to extend a special thank you to Cynthia Edins for bringing the dogs to the event. Students can visit the Student Success Center on the first floor of the K Building in room K-614 for more final preparation tips and access to support services.

Date:Feb 11, 2017

The Athens Technical College Rotaract Club assist the Rotary Club of Athens for their Polar Bear Plungefest, which supports local charities in the community through the funds raised for the event. This year, Athens Technical College’s Rotaract Club nominated ten faculty and staff members to plunge into the frigid waters of Lake Chapman on Saturday, February 11th. The Rotaract Club would like to thank Nick Chapman, Alvie Coes, Charles Dawson, Bob Ertzberger, Jessica Felts, Alysen Heil, Nathan Major, Kala McNair, Sarah Strickland, and Lauren Williams for raising money and participating in the Plunge. A special thanks to Charles Dawson and Nathan Major for going all the way in at Plungefest! The Athens Technical College Rotaract Club raised over $470 for the REACH Scholarship, which is a need based scholarship program, and Athens Land Trust, which focuses on land conservation and community.

Date:Jan 24, 2016

Ms. Helen Hall, program chair and instructor for the Computer Information System Technology program will represent Athens Technical College at the Technical College System of Georgia's (TCSG) 2017 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction regional competition. Since 2002, Ms. Hall has worked with, not only, Athens Technical College students, but the local information technology industry in providing highly skilled and trained employees.