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ANNUAL REPORT 2012
2012 Annual Report | OKEFENOKEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE2
President’s Message
Dear friends and supporters,
It was my pleasure to be appointed Interim President of Okefenokee Technical College in April 2012 when the current president, Dr. Gail Thaxton, was named President of North Georgia Technical College. It is also my pleasure to report the accomplishments of OTC for academic year 2012. Last year was quite eventful, beginning with the transition from a quarter to semester system. Implementing a semester system better aligns OTC’s calendar with other school schedules, allowing more high school students to participate in OTC’s dual enrollment program and allowing more OTC graduates to transfer without delays.
Also in AY 2012, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) voted to approve the Georgia Higher Education Completion Plan. Approval of the plan set in motion a collaborative effort between the TCSG and University System of Georgia (USG) to build and reinforce seamless education pathways, resulting in a new transfer agreement that will allow additional courses from TCSG-accredited colleges to transfer to all USG degree-granting institutions. This agreement has expanded from five courses to seventeen.
Finally, in an effort to assist students with additional out-of-pocket costs associated with new HOPE regulations, OTC provided further financial assistance through a book loan program, private student loans, and the NelNet Tuition Repayment Plan, a program that assists students with paying tuition and fees by enrollment deadlines.
Okefenokee Technical College is proud to provide excellent educational opportunities for students at an affordable price. We hope you will visit us and see the many opportunities available at OTC.
Dr. Glenn Deibert, Interim PresidentOkefenokee Technical College
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Board of DirectorsPhilip Cook, ClinchDr. Bonnie Davis, CharltonDr. Greg Jacobs, BrantleyDaniel Johnson, PierceJack Johnson, BaconDr. Keith Johnson, WareJohn Pharr, Chair, WarePete Pyrzenski, Ware
Foundation Board of TrusteesBen Bennett, PierceKelly Brooks, CharltonSam Edgar, BaconVan Herrin, WareBill Higginson, WarePhil Martin, ClinchMoi Monroe, WareTommy Nimmer, ClinchLarry Paulk, Chair, WareBruce Tison, WareJames Willis, Ware
2012 Annual Report | OKEFENOKEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE4
ENROLLMENTEnrollment 2,069 students unduplicatedGraduates 514 graduates received awardsPlacement 97.4% Total, 86.1% In-Field
STUDENT POPULATIONSDiversity 28.2% are of a minority groupEducation 12.0% have 1-3 years postsecondaryGender 35.6% male, 64.4% femaleResidence 42.3% live in Ware County
530 students (25.6%) took at least one course online. 99 high school students dual/joint enrolled at OTC.
Quick Facts
2,3732,716 2,798
3,0492,834
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3500
FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012
Unduplicated Credit Enrollment By Year
Source: Academic Year 2012 credit enrollment
TOP COUNTIES WHERE STUDENTS RESIDE (based on student’s address)
charlton brantley all other counties
bacon pierce ware
42.3%15.3%9.8%9.5%5.7% 17.4%
2012 Annual Report | OKEFENOKEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE 5
ENROLLMENT BY PROGRAM AREAAllied Health 954 Business & Computer 341 Professional Services 315Technical & Industrial 503
530 students (25.6%) took at least one course online.
TCCs 64.3%411
Diplomas 27.4%175
AAS Degrees 8.3%53
186
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Allied Health Business &Computer
ProfessionalServices
Technical &Industrial
Graduates By Program Area
FACILITIESWaycross Campus 65 acresAlma Campus 4 acresOther Locations 4 additional leased sites
AWARDS CONFERRED
81.3% 72.6%
FINANCIAL AID HOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,687,275.35GED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,000.00PELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,411,635.96SEOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $61,866.00Work Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $84,681.28GSFC Student Access Loans . . . . . . $127,850.00Private Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,000.00Total awarded in FY 12 . . . . . . . .$5,438,308.59
TOTAL AWARDS639
1,683 students received the HOPE
Grant or Scholarship.
1,503 students received Pell.
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REVENUESState Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,519,811.00Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,966,094.00Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,399,224.00Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $309,879.00
TOTAL REVENUES . . . . . . . . . $11,276,008.00
EXPENDITURESPersonnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,788,635.21Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,606,427.37Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $258,215.63Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $518,833.82
TOTAL EXPENSES . . . . . . . . . $11,172,112.03
Surplus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00Carried Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $103,885.97
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,276,008.00
Financial Report
bonds tuition and fees
grants state allocation
49.0
%
35.1
%
12.4
%
3.5%
REVENUES
EXPENDITURES
23.3%
2.4%4.6%
69.7% personnel
utilities
equipment
operating
2012 Annual Report | OKEFENOKEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE 7
Okefenokee Technical College’s Economic Development Division promotes and supports the overall mission of OTC through community-based extension and outreach services. The program is an avenue for identifying the needs of the communities within OTC’s service area and pinpointing ways to meet those needs. Services include continuing education, customized programs to meet an organization’s specific needs, and other community-based programs and services.
1,120 citizens served through the economic development programs. 7 companies utilized the rental facilities.914 local employees received customized training.
CUSTOMIZED CONTRACT TRAININGCompanies 67Training Hours 6,655
CONTINUING EDUCATIONParticipants 190Online Courses 16
Companies that contracted with Okefenokee Technical College in FY 12 to provide employee training include: (partial listing)
• Allentown Forestry• Alma Pak Inc• Barbers Recycling• Charlton County• Crosby Logging• D. L. Lee• Deep South Timber• Eason Forestry• ESG Operations• G & H Logging Inc• GC Brantley Logging Inc• Georgia Biomass• Gowen Timber Company• Harris Tree Service• J & B Forest Services Inc• Little Rock Logging• Pratt Industries• Rayonier• Rochelle’s Daycare• Sandy Bottom Berries• Scotbilt Homes• Simmons• Varn Inc• Voith Paper• Waycross Bank & Trust• Waycross Railcar
Economic Development
TOP TENContinuing Education Classes By Enrollment
1. ServSafe2. Introduction to Computers3. Basic Cake Decorating4. Accident Investigations5. Microsoft Word, Level I6. Administrative Professionals Appreciation Seminar7. GSWCC Level 1-A Blue Card Recertification8. Income Tax Seminar9. Let’s Get Growing10. Let’s Get Canning
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FY 10 FY 11 FY 12
1288
1122
500
1,000
1,500
1160
The Adult Education Program at Okefenokee Technical College is specifically designed for adults who need assistance with academic skills. Programs offer flexible schedules that meet the needs of any individual who wishes to participate. Classes and supplies are free of charge. Students who obtain their GED® and go on to further their education receive a $500 voucher for continuing their education.
1160 student enrolled 473 learning levels completed405 GEDs awarded
510 test-takers took all five GED exams635 test-takers took at least one GED exam
Adult Education
79.4%
OTC GED passing rate
63.5%
STATE GED passing rate
Jimmy Brown, Ware County commission chair,
signed a proclamation declaring November
14, 2011, as EAGLE Day in recognition of
the OTC Adult Education Program and its
contributions the area.
Adult Education Enrollment Trends
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Community Service
Student organization members regularly participate in community service activities throughout the local service area and attend state and national conferences.
HORTICULTURE CLUB• Assisted Humane Society in landscape renovation project
• Completed plantings and grounds improvement at OTC
• Assisted the City of Waycross Fire Station #2 with landscape project
• Assisted GA Lions Camp for the Blind with long term planting project
• Assisted FFA students with the Okefenokee Agricultural Fair Plant ID Competition
• Won First Place in Educational Booth exhibit at the Okefenokee Agricultural Fair
• Assisted with Parade Float construction
• Hosted Southeast Area Landscape Training for Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida landscape professionals
PHI BETA LAMBDA (PBL)• Attended the fall leadership conference (advisors and local
chapter officers)
• Competed in district and state competitions
• Participated in student organization recruitment
SKILLSUSA• Sponsored local food drive
• Assisted with Humane Society cleanup
• American Red Cross Blood Drives
• Competed in state and national competitions
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)• Camp Reveille Athletic shoe drive
• Okefenokee Humane Society Work Day
• Okefenokee Humane Society Pet Food Drive
• Non-Perishable food drive for Salvation Army
• Salvation Army Christmas Angel Sponsorship
• Salvation Army Toy Drive
• Soldier Care Package (sent to Afghanistan)
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Campus Highlights
ENHANCED ACADEMIC & LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS• Used REACH Grant funds to purchase Tandberg Distance Learning
Equipment, providing distance education courses via video feed
• Established an Activity Fund Council to oversee and approve student
organization budgets
• Created a Math Learning Support (LS) Redesign for fall semester,
giving students in those courses the opportunity to accelerate
completion of LS
• Signed articulation agreements with two 4-year institutions
• Boosted seamless education with new mini-core agreement
between TCSG & USG
• Transitioned from the quarter system to the semester system,
completing the first “semester” academic year summer 2012
• Submitted a Complete College Georgia plan to TCSG to increase
success in remedial education, increase degree production and
increase graduation rates
• Expanded Student Success Center hours
ENHANCED PROGRAMS Purchased $258,216 in program equipment and technology, such as
• A new bucket truck for the electrical lineworker apprentice program
• A chassis dynamometer for the automotive technology program
• Increased bandwidth servicing the Alma Campus
ENHANCED STUDENT SERVICES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY• Implemented a student debit card program that provides students
with pre-loaded debit cards containing financial aid balance
• Expanded wireless network coverage to 98% on the Waycross
Campus and added wireless services on the Alma Campus
• Added 911 call boxes for added security
• Installed a video security system on the Waycross Campus
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IMPROVED FACILITIES • Renovated a wing of the Rodney Moore Building, creating an office
suite for administrative services staff
• Renovated the student commons area of the 400 building to create a
“Cyber Café” for students
• Renovated the 600 building transforming the former childcare center
into an Economic Development Training Center
• Equipped a room in the new training center for a state-of-the-art
testing lab
• Completed Stage Two of Alma Campus renovations (painting &
signage) & opened cosmetology services to the public
• Poured a sidewalk to tie the 500 building to the adjacent sidewalks
• Erected a concrete block blast wall around the transformer in the
courtyard on the Alma Campus for safety
• Renovated an area in the Early Childhood Care & Education
classroom, making it an office
INCREASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS• Enhanced the Book Loan Program
• Established Private Loan Opportunities
• Implemented the NelNet Guaranteed Tuition Installment Plan
IMPROVED PROCESSES• Began the reaffirmation process of SACSCOC accreditation
• Purchased and implemented Cold Fusion software, enabling the
college to begin automating internal processes, including annual
planning and assessment
• Implemented EZ HR Web System, an integrated Web-based
applicant tracking system that assists with recruiting and hiring
• Purchased Raiser’s Edge Software, which will facilitate online
marketing, business relationships and partnerships, payment
processing, alumni tracking, reporting, and fundraising
• Established the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) steering committee
and began first steps
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EVENTS
College After Hours
October 27, 2011 - Outdoor Event to Promote OTC Programs
Health Careers Summer Camp
June 18-21, 2012 - Career Awareness Event for Middle School Students
PBL South District Leadership Conference
March 2, 2012 - Area community leaders and educators volunteered their
time to serve as competition judges, timekeepers, and administrators in
support of OTC and Phi Beta Lambda (PBL). The conference was hosted
by the OTC PBL chapter and held on the Waycross campus. All schools
south of Macon are in the South District.
Business After Hours June 21, 2012 - Community Awareness Event Showcasing the Economic
Development Training Center - Sponsored by Republic Services
Dining with Deibert June 28, 2012 - Breakfast to Share Feasibility Results with the Community
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2012 TOP HONORS
RICK PERKINS AWARD WINNERDerrell Harris
“Instructor of the Year”
Computer Information Systems Instructor
GOAL WINNERKimberly Daniels
“Best of the Best”
Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership
EAGLE AWARD WINNERShelia Parker
“Spotlight Student”
Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education
GOAL is a statewide program of the
Technical College System of Georgia
that honors excellence in academics and
leadership among the state’s technical
college students. It is the highest student
honor for the system.
EAGLE is a statewide program that
recognizes and rewards excellence
among students enrolled in Technical
College System of Georgia adult
education programs. The program is
designed to create greater awareness
of educational opportunities that are
available in local communities across the
state and to foster greater involvement in
lifelong learning pursuits.
The Rick Perkins Award for Excellence
in Technical Instruction honors technical
education’s most outstanding instructors.
The award has been an ongoing statewide
event since 1991 and is designed to
recognize and honor technical college
instructors who make significant
contributions to technical education through
innovation and leadership in their fields.
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SkillsUSA - NationalDeidre Durance placed 1st in Technical Computer Applications at the
SkillsUSA state competitions and competed at the National Competition in
Kansas City, Missouri, in June, where she brought home the top award - gold.
Congratulations, Deidre!
PBL - NationalEight PBL members attended the organization’s National Leadership
Conference in San Antonio, Texas, June 24 – 27, 2012. Four placed
in one or more categories, earning a place at the winner’s podium.
OTC brought home six awards, including a team award and an advisor
award. Congrats!
TOP COMPETITION WINNERS
SkillsUSA - StateSeventeen students represented OTC’s SkillsUSA organization at the Georgia
Leadership and Skills Conference March 15-17, 2012. The group returned with
five awards. Great job!
PBL - StateFourteen OTC Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) students competed at state
competition April 13-14. The group of outstanding students came home
with ten awards. Wow!
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OTC Board Is Recognized OTC’s Board of Directors was recognized at the TCSG 2011 Leadership
Conference as 100% board certified. OTC President Dr. Gail Thaxton
accepted the 100% Board Certification award on behalf of Board Chair John
Pharr and the other directors.
SPECIAL AWARDS
OTC Foundation Is A TCSG Role Model Foundation BoardThe OTC Foundation was recognized at the TCSG 2011 Leadership
Conference as a Role Model Board. Foundation Chair Larry Paulk and OTC
President Dr. Gail Thaxton accepted the certificate on behalf of trustees.
Automotive Technology Gunk Award Automotive Technology student, James Watson, was chosen as
one of the five finalists in the Gunk Serious Solutions Challenge.
He received a $3500 scholarship and an all-expense paid trip to
the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las
Vegas. His instructor, Larry Carr, also received an all-expense
paid trip to the show. The Gunk Ultimate Challenge took place
November 2, 2011.
Budget In FY 2012 the Georgia Department of Audits announced the results
of the FY 2011 Agreed Upon Procedures. OTC received a superb
report. The results included no findings, questioned costs, or points of
discussion.
Instructional/Program ExcellenceAutomotive Collision Repair Program completed the renewal
process for program accreditation through the National Automotive
Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF) and demonstrated
the program continues to meet the requirements for the NATEF Master
Accreditation—the highest level of achievement for this organization.
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OTC Foundation
REVENUE REPORTContributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $171,191Equipment/In-Kind for Programs . . . . . . . . . . . $11,361Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $331,414ENERGE Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000GSFIC - ADA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,989REACH Grant (cash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $93,502REACH Grant (equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $97,417GEFA multi-year ARRA grant - total award . . . . . $127,506
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 513,966
The OTC Foundation provided financial assistance to 363 students and awarded
$56,964 in scholarships and grants in 2011.
FY12 INTERNAL CAMPAIGNThe Foundation kicked off its internal campaign July 5 with a staff breakfast and a 1% Club ice cream social.
Congratulations OTC Faculty and Staff.All FY12 Internal Campaign Goals Were Met!
Goal 1: 100% Participation Result: 100% participation
Goal 2: $22,990 in donations/pledges Result: Over $24,000
Goal 3: Add 2 employees to the 1% Club Result: Three employees joined the 1% Club
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1st Place Gross - The Gators (L to R) Strat Theologus, Bryant Wiggins, Phil Suess, and Wayne Bashlor
1st Place Net – Flash Foods (L to R) Jimmy Moore, Hank Sirmans, David Cook, and Robert Williams
Volunteers are key to the success of Foundation fundraisers. Student volunteers are shown here helping with the 2011 golf tournament. Thank you!
2011 TOOLBOX SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENTThe Okefenokee Technical College Foundation 2011 “Tee It Up For Tools” Toolbox Scholarship Golf Tournament was another fundraising success for OTC and the community. The tournament, held November 4 at the Okefenokee Country Club, drew 60 players and 31 sponsors. “We appreciate the tremendous support from so many people for this event each year,” said Foundation chair, Larry Paulk. “A priority of the OTC Foundation is to provide financial assistance to students through academic and need-based scholarships. Thanks to Foundation supporters and volunteers, we raised $10,597 for toolbox scholarships.”
MANY THANKS TO OUR FEASIBILITY STUDY PARTICIPANTS!Over 80 business and community leaders participated in a one-on-one interview with a Clements Group consultant as part of a feasibility study for OTC. Participants reviewed a preliminary case for support and answered questions about academic initiatives, services, and OTC, in general. Survey results will be used for College and Foundation strategic planning.
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2011 Scholarship Recipients
Bagwell Family ScholarshipDeidre DuranceStacey DuranceCecilia Holton
Brooksie A. Pike ScholarshipMargaret ParkerPaula Strickland
Charles Eames ScholarshipAmanda Bennett
GOAL ScholarshipAshley Tincher
Jones Company ScholarshipAmy Beverly
Kiley Marissa Music ScholarshipMaria Martinez
Kiwanis ScholarshipTodra EdwardsJosephine HendersonTerry SmithYvonne SwanEsther Williams
Monroe Foundation ScholarshipsNihlia BarnesSusan BoatrightAmy BeverlyLaKana BoldenElizabeth BrawleyJessica BrysonRobert CappsSarah CarterBarbara CowanKimberly DanielsDeidre DuranceStacy DuranceLavonda EllisCynthia FoxMarian GamboaDiane GriffinWilliam Hand
Penni HarrisRebecca HinnantTamara JeffordsTammy KingCaleb ManacAmanda MaynardMelissa McMillanJoseph MelvinKimberly NicholsLogan PageTiffannie PattersonMargaret ParkerKerry RussellKayla SappSarah SweatAmanda TannerLeigha TaylorJohnathan ThomasPatrick ThompsonAshley TincherDeborah TincherOctavia VernonValerie WalkerLarry WestberryWilliam WilkisonJessica WilliamsMonica WilliamsMacKenzie Woodard
Military Officers Association of America ScholarshipScott JonesJohnathan Thomas
Need-Based Scholarships & Grants158 Recipients OTC Foundation Emergency Fund4 Recipients Charles Eames Fund
Okefenokee Ministerial Fellowship ScholarshipLayla Altman
OTC Foundation Academic ScholarshipsRebecca BentonKellee BennettJonah BestKimberly DavisCasondra DenisonPeggy DruryShanequa HayesApril HendrenRebecca HinnantVictoria JamesTina LayportChristopher LewisKimberly LewisMonica LewisDeena NewbernRobert PratherHeather RiversSherry SappDoris RutlandSamantha StanhopeChelsie StieveSarah SweatDebra TurnerJohn TyreBrittany WatsonAnitra VelazquezDavid Velazquez
OTC Foundation Scholarships for High School Seniors**funded by Monroe FoundationBritt ArnoldSaveena BlackwoodBrianna BrinkleyKellyn CrawfordKayla DanielsShannon KnightQuinlum LucasMaria MartinezAutumn MooreDonnie MurphyCharles PayneJustin SmithJasmine Williams
Satilla Regional Medical Center Auxiliary President’s ScholarshipKimberly DanielsJessica WilliamsJamie Zachary
Shirley Miller ScholarshipBrandi AltmanMelissa DurhamValerie Walker
South Georgia Street Rods ScholarshipRickey McCallisterJames Watson
Toolbox Scholarships52 Recipients7 Workforce Recipients
Waycross Kiwanis Club ScholarshipTodra EdwardsJosephine HendersonTerry McCrary SmithYvonne SwanEsther Williams
Waycross Rotary Club ScholarshipWilliam HandMonica Williams
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2011 FOUNDATION DONORS
Ms. Susan AllbrittonMr. Bo AltmanMr. Jack AmosMr. Wayne BashlorMr. & Mrs. Tony BattenMs. Holly BelewMr. Ben BennettMr. Harold BennettMr. Stetson BennettMs. Felecia BirdMs. Karen BoyleMr. & Mrs. Andy BrannenMr. Thomas BrittMr. Herb BrownMr. Wes BrownMr. Jonathan BryantMr. Bruce CallahanMs. Danita CannonDr. Timothy CatchingsMr. Josh CaveMr. Mike CaveMs. Erica ChanceyMr. Phillip CochranMs. Hazel CoffeeMs. Doris Cotton
Mr. Bruce CrawfordMr. Darren CrewsMr. Mark DaileyMr. Patrick D’AmbrosioDr. Bonnie DavisMr. Carl DavisMr. & Mrs. Don DeLaVergneMr. Thomas DialMr. Paul DowlingMs. Amanda DrydenMr. Charles EamesMr. & Mrs. William J. EdgarMs. Tara EichfeldMr. & Mrs. Jim FairleyMs. Kimberly FanningMr. & Mrs. George FarrMr. G.C. GanasMs. Julie GeorgeMs. Melinda GillisMr. Larry GodairMr. John GreenMs. Jackie HarrisonMr. Bill HarwoodMr. Don Hayes
Dr. Jim HelmsMr. & Mrs. Larry HengeveldMs. Carol Ann Hester Mr. Landon HickoxMr. Lucious HicksMr. & Mrs. Bill HigginsonMr. Ryan HodgesDr. Moye HowardMs. Mary Ann HurseyMr. & Mrs. Austin JohnsonMs. Shaylyn JohnsonMs. Jeannetta JordanMr. David KennerlyDr.& Mrs. Craig KubikMr. Robert LandrumMr. Ben LangMr. Rusty LeeMs. Alison LongMr. Jeff LordMr. Jack LottDr. & Mrs. Richard LynchMr. & Mrs. Phillip MartinMr. Troy MattoxMr. Terrell McCall
Mr. & Mrs. Kenny McCarthyMr. Orrie McCreaMs. Stephanie McDonaldMs. Tana McKinneyMr. Ellis McNeal, Jr.Mr. Kevin MettsMs. Debra MoodyMr. Matt MorganDr. David MortonMr. Craig MuchisonMr. Terry MurrayMr. Eddie MurrayMs. Freida NettlesMr. Walter NicholsonMr. & Mrs. Tommy NimmerMr. Joe OverstreetDr. & Mrs. Ab PallasMr. & Mrs. Jon ParkerMr. Larry PaulkMr. Kevin PeacockMr. Tommy PeaglerMs. Glenna PearsonMr. & Mrs. John PharrDr. & Mrs. John Pike
Mr. David PittmanMr. & Mrs. Jay PorterMs. Lisa RagerMs. Gloria ReidMr. Bruce RentzMr. Roy RhodesMr. Gilbert RossMr. & Mrs. Clark RoyerMs. Frankie RoyerMr. Jason RubenbauerMr. Michael SasserMr. & Mrs. Michael ScisciloMr. & Mrs. John ShannonMr. Delos SharptonMr. & Mrs. Butch ShugartMr. Joe SkinnerDr. & Mrs. Matt SmithMs. Tina SmithMr. Shawn SmoakMr. Larry SpiehsMr. & Mrs. Andy StoneDr. & Mrs. A.W. StricklandMs. Beth StricklandMr. Phillip SuessMr. Scott Sweat
Mr. Paul TangMr. & Mrs. Tony TannerMr. & Mrs. Billy ThaxtonMr. Strat TheologusMr. & Mrs. Bill ThomasMs. Laree ThomasMr. Robbie ThomasMr. Carol ThompsonMr. Renny ThompsonMr. K.C. ThorntonMr. Richard ThorntonMr. Charlie ThriftMs. Elizabeth ThriftMr. Jon TindallMs. Patia TolleMs. Cindy TurnerMr. Robert VarnadoeMr. Steve WatersMr. Bryant WigginsMr. & Mrs. Robert WilliamsMr. Kevin WoodsMr. & Mrs. Bobby WrightDr. Peter Wrobel
Access-ATCAirgasAlma Discount PharmacyAmelia Hotel at the BeachAnytime FitnessApplebee’sAtlantic AdvertisingBacon County Hospital & Health SystemBennett Insurance AgencyBennett’s Hometown Pharmacy, LLCBody ElementsBrantley Telephone CompanyCedar RiverCheersCoca Cola Bottling CompanyCohen’s of AlmaColey Electric Supply Company, Inc.Crawford’s JewelersCSX CorporationD.L. Lee & Son’s Wholesale MeatsDell ARRCDigestive Disease ConsultantsEllis Ricket & Associates, ArchitectsFancy Flowers & GiftsFarmers & Merchants Bank
First National Bank SouthFlash FoodsGentle Touch Massage & SalonGeorgia Power CompanyHackel & HackelHog-N-BonesIn the Game MagazineIPG, Inc.J. Green & CompanyJ.C. PenneyJay’s IGAJeannetta Design Assocates, Inc.Jorja’s Nails & Hair SalonKD’s CaféLang BBQ SmokersLee Container CorporationLF Manufacturing, Inc.Lott’s FurnitureLowesMattox Broadcasting, Inc.Merle Norman of WaycrossMonroe Welfare FoundationNCM Cinema NetworkOkefenoke REMCOkefenokee Chapter, Military Officers Association
Okefenokee Country ClubOkefenokee Ministerial Fellowship, Inc.OTC Horticulture ClubOTC Welding ClassPAK’s Karate AcademyPearson PublishingPlant CaféPowerhouse GymPrimeSouth BankQantum CommunicationsRobert’s VineyardSapp’s FloristSatilla Health ServicesSatilla Regional Medical Center AuxiliarySimmonsSouth Georgia Street Rods, Inc.Southeastern Business MachinesSouthern Eagle Distributing, LLCSouthfire Newspaper GroupStewart Candy CompanySuperior Pine Products CompanyT.J. MaxxThe Chantal & Tommy Bagwell Foundation, Inc.The Lakes Golf Course @ Laura S. Walker
The Light Vending CompanyTherapeutic MassageTindall Enterprises, Inc.Two Sisters BoutiqueVein Specialists of South GeorgiaVoith Paper Fabrics Waycross, LLCWade Blueberry NurseryWalker JonesWal-Mart, St. MarysWaycross Area Community TheatreWaycross Bank & TrustWaycross Exchange Club Endowment FundWaycross Rotary ClubWaycross ShopperWhat Women WantWinge’s SalesWong’s Palace RestaurantWright’s Landscaping & Irrigation, Inc.XCRYarbrough’s Office Products
1701 Carswell AvenueWaycross, Georgia 31503 912.287.6584
Alma Campus101 West 17th StreetAlma, Georgia 31510912.632.0951
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Mission: Okefenokee Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia,
educates students through rigorous, learner-centered occupational programs designed to meet
the workforce development, literacy, and lifelong learning needs of Southeast Georgia. The
College provides college-wide services; associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs; adult
education programs; continuing education; and customized business and industry training through
traditional and distance delivery formats at on-and off-campus locations. (APPROVED APRIL 5, 2012)
Accreditation: Okefenokee Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate Degrees, Diplomas and
Technical Certificates of Credit. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of
Okefenokee Technical College.