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Augusta Technical College Announces President's Leadership Institute Class of 2024

by Kimberly Holden

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For Immediate Release

Augusta Technical College Announces
President's Leadership Institute Class of 2024

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As part of the college’s strategic plan, Dr. Jermaine Whirl, President of Augusta Technical College, established the President’s Leadership Institute for full-time employees. The program is part of the college’s focus on organizational culture and succession planning. Employees had to apply to take part of the program and the process was competitive. Each year the program will accept up to 20 employees. Utilizing select readings, case studies, distinguished guest speakers, service-learning projects, and hosting sessions throughout the Augusta region are unique characteristics of the program.

The six-month program focuses on six major themes:

• Understanding the history and mission of two-year colleges
• Leadership & community development and engagement
• Higher education innovation and diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Institutional advocacy, advancement, and policy framing
• Best practices, trends, and opportunities in higher education
• Career advancing techniques and coaching

This year’s class will begin on April 26 at the Thompson Depot and includes college presidents and economic development professionals as guest speakers.

Congratulations to the college’s third class.

Alejandra Miles, Director, Corporate and Community Education

Anitra Bosley, PBI Project Coordinator

Ashley Dieterich, Center for Professional Excellence Coordinator

Gregory Coursey, Jr., Director, Waynesboro Site

Jason A. Dixon, Instructor, Media Production/Photographer

Jeanette "Penny" Lowe, Director, Thomson Site

Kamesha Bradham, Librarian, Thomson Site

Kaylei Martin, Coordinator for Campus Life and Recruitment

Kim Gaines, Department Head, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Kittie Clark, Compliance Coordinator

Laura Martinez, Instructor, Culinary Arts

Leah Bryant, Instructor, Environmental Horticulture

Monica L. Jones, Admissions Assistant, Thomson Site

Mylinthia Kelly, Workforce Development Coordinator

Rodithia Holloman, Department Head, Early Childhood Care/Education

Sarah Osborn, Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology/Biology

Shirnita Rucker, Instructor, Early Childhood Care/Education

Tiffany Rowe-Thomas, Instructor, Business/Business and Office Technology

Velinsie Ware, Admissions Assistant, Adult Education

Warnisha Brown, Assistant Registrar

"I look forward to engaging and learning with this year’s class. Cultivating our internal talent is a top priority for our institution, and I’m excited these employees accepted the opportunity to learn and grow through this program," stated College President Dr. Jermaine Whirl.

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About Augusta Technical College

Augusta Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a public postsecondary institution that provides academic and technical education, customized business and industry training, continuing education, student support, economic development, and adult education services to its service area (Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and Richmond Counties) at a competitive financial value. Associate of Science Degrees, Associate of Applied Science Degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates
of credit are provided through traditional and distance delivery methods. For more information, visit augustatech.edu.

Media Contact

Kimberly N. Holden
Executive Director, Marketing & Public Relations
706.771.4819
kimberly.holden@augustatech.edu

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• 2024

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