South Georgia Technical College

Infobox_University
name = South Georgia Technical College


image_size = 150px
established = 1948
type = Public University
endowment = $615,679,051 [ http://www.southgatech.edu/docs/pdfs/2007annualreport/2007report.pdf] ]
president = Sparky Reeves
faculty = 80
students = 1,946cite press release | title = Brief Profile of SGTC Profile | publisher = SGTC | date = | url = http://www.Southgatech.edul | accessdate = 2008-09-25]
undergrad =1,946
city = Americus
state = Georgia
country = USA
campus = Urban (small town);
1,000 acres (4 km²)
free_label = Athletics
free = 1 Varsity Sport
colors = Red and White color box|Redcolor box|white
nickname = The Jets
mascot = Jet Plane
affiliations = Georgia Junior College Athletic Association ((GJCAA) Region XVII)
website = [http://www.southgatech.edu/ www.southgatech.edu] SGTC is a residential college located in southwest Georgia, teaching the latest educational programs of today. There are two campuses within the main college. The main college is located in Americus, Georgia, while the satellite campus located in Cordele, Georgia offers the same programs. Diploma programs usually take about one to two years to complete for full time students, on the contrary Certificate Programs take on average one to two quarters to finish. Programs of high interest include criminal justice, nursing, early childcare, marketing, and culinary arts. SGTC serves many neighboring counties including Macon, Sumpter, Webster, and Crisp County. In addition many partnerships exist with local business, making it possible for students to obtain part time jobs. [ [http://www.southgatech.edu/index.cfm?PageID=221/ About (SGTC) ] ]

Location

South Georgia Technical College is located in the heart of Americus, Georgia. Originally SGTC was Air force training facility during World War I and World War II. The facility was known at the time as Souther Air Field (Souther Field). In fact Charles A. Lindbergh bought his first plane; (a Jenny) from Souther Field. Lundeberg was the first to fly from New York to Paris non stop in “The Spirit of St. Louis” in 1927. Initially in 1948 the school was named South Georgia Trade and Vocational School, until the phrase “trade school” dropped in 1963. After the change the school was identified as South Georgia Technical and Vocational School. Further more the school name changed once more as a result of 1988 a legislative act. Although the name did not become official until Governor Roy Barnes enacted the Educational Reform Bill [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Barnes] on November 2, 2000. As of today SGTC offers many Associate degree programs ranging from aviation,auto repair, and dental hygiene. New growth and development has accrued since Sparky Reeves [http://www.southgatech.edu/index.cfm?PageID=123] was appointed school President in 2004. Sparky Reeves is only the sixth person in the schools rich history to uphold such an honorable position. [ [http://www.Southgatech.edu South Georgia Technical College (Sparky Reeves) ] ]

History

South Georgia Technical College is located on the outskirts of Americus, in Sumter County, Georgia just southwest of interstate 75. The small town is apart of Sumter County Historic District, because of its history in railroad and technological advances during the mid 1800’s. Thanks to local attorney Samuel H. Hawkins [http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/hawkins/history.php] Americus was known as the Metropolis of Southwest Georgia because of its major cotton distribution. The college is 32 miles from the greater city of Albany [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany,_Georgia] and approximately 2.5 hours away from the state’s capital Atlanta [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta] . The nearest major (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport) serving the state is only 2.5 hours from Americus. SGTC rests on the foothills of American history, because it’s known for being the home of the Habitat for Humanity, and the prominent Windsor Hotel (Americus) (built in 1892). [ [http://www.Windsor-americus.com/ Windsor Hotel (Americus) ] ]

General Admission

*Public 2 year college

*Campus student enrollment 2,000

*Coeducational institution

*Dorm Status: Yes

*Small town (pop. 5,000-25,000

*Application fee 15$

*Tuition 1200 in-state

*2200 out of state

*Limited Greek Life Available [http://www.southgatech.edu/index.cfm?PageID=139/ Financial Aid] '
*Need base

*Federal Pell Grant

*Private/State Scholarship and Grants

Procedures for Admission

* Complete an application for acceptance

* Pay a non-refundable application fee of $15

* Make an appointment to take the placement test

* Receive results from in 1-2 weeks

* If all requirements are met. Applicant is accepted for admission

* Apply for Financial Aid through FAFSA

* Attend orientation and registration

Academic Programs of Interest

*Aviation

*Cosmetology

*Practical Nursing

*Medical Assistance

*Avionics

Adult Education Programs

* Personal attention

* Free instruction

* Supplied textbooks and workbooks

* Educational counseling

* Individual instruction

* Assessment of academic skills

* Computer assisted instruction
[http://www.southgatech.edu/index.cfm?PageID=141/ Full List of Programs of Study:] [ [http://www.southgatech.edu/index.cfm?PageID=138/ SGTC Admissions ] ] [ [http://gacollege411.org/CampusTour/undergraduate/4719/South_Georgia_Technical_College/South_Georgia_Technical_College1.html/ Georgia 411] . Corporation , XAP. "Georgia 411". State of Georgia Education Dept. September 24, 2008 ] ]

Contact Information

Main Campus (Americus)
900 South GA Tech Pkwy
Americus, GA 31709
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Satellite Campus (Crisp County Center)
402 North Midway Road
Cordele, Georgia 31015
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

References

[http://gacollege411.org/CampusTour/undergraduate/4719/South_Georgia_Technical_College/South_Georgia_Technical_College1.html/ Georgia 411] . Corporation , XAP. "Georgia 411". State of Georgia Education Dept. September 24, 2008

[http://www.Southgatech.edu/ SGTC] Accessed Sept. 23, 2008]
[http://www.Windsor-americus.com/ Windsor Hotel] Accessed Sept. 23, 2008]
[http://wwwCityofamericus.net/ City of Americus] Accessed Sept. 23, 2008]
[http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/hawkins/history.php/ Samuel Hawkins] Accessed Sept. 23, 2008]
[http://www.southgatech.edu/index.cfm?PageID=238/] Accessed Sept. 23, 2008

External Links

* [http://www.Southgatech.edu/ South Georgia Technical College Home Page]