State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia

NGTC Course Catalog / Student Handbook 2012 – 2013

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State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia First Congressional District ................................................................. Ben I. Copeland Sr., Lakeland

Second Congressional District .................................................... Sandra B. Reed, M.D., Thomasville

Third Congressional District ................................................ Frank S. “Chunk” Newman, West Point

Fourth Congressional District ................................................................................................. Vacant

Fifth Congressional District ....................................................................... James F. Gingrey, Atlanta

Sixth Congressional District .................................................................... Carl E. Swearingen, Atlanta

Seventh Congressional District .................................................... Michael L. “Sully” Sullivan, Duluth

Eighth Congressional District ............................................................... L. McGrath Keen, Jr., Dublin

Ninth Congressional District .......................................................... Dinah C. Wayne, Flowery Branch

Tenth Congressional District ................................................................... Cedric J. Johnson, Augusta

Eleventh Congressional District ..................................................................... Otis Raybon, Jr., Rome

Twelfth Congressional District .................................................................Tommy David, Statesboro

Thirteenth Congressional District ................................................ John H. “Pepper” Bullock, Atlanta

Members-at-Large ......................................................................... Shaw Blackmon, Warner Robins

(Vice Chair) Lynn Cornett, Sandy Springs

Mary Flanders, Savannah

Sylvia Russell, Atlanta

Trey Sheppard, Sandersville

Earl E. Smith, Marietta

Shirley Smith, Ringgold

Ben J. Tarbutton, Jr., Sandersville

Commissioner, Technical College System of Georgia ......................................... Ronald W. Jackson

Check website for current listings: www.tcsg.edu/board_members.php

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Fannin County .............................................................................................. Emily Dunn, Blue Ridge

Franklin County ...................................................................................................................... Vacant

Habersham County........................................................................................ Chan Caudell, Cornelia

Martha Reabold, Clarkesville

Rabun County ......................................................................................................................... Vacant

Stephens County................................................................................................... Jim Wade, Toccoa

Al Huber, Toccoa

Towns County ............................................................................................ Rebecca King, Hiawassee

Union County .......................................................................................................................... Vacant

White County .................................................................................................. Jeff Gooch, Cleveland

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Faculty – Clarkesville Campus The date in parenthesis after the name indicates the year of appointment to the North Georgia Technical College faculty. ADAIR, Sandra (2007), ADULT EDUCATION; 16 years occupational experience; 7 years teaching experience; B.A. in Sociology, Piedmont College ANDREWS, Tammy (2010), COSMETOLOGY; 29 years occupational experience; 8 years teaching experience; Diploma in Cosmetology, North Georgia Technical College; A.A.S. in Cosmetology, Gainesville State College; Licensed Master Cosmetologist AYERS, Ronald (1996), DEPARTMENT CHAIR – INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSPORTATION; WELDING AND JOINING TECHNOLOGY; 12 years occupational experience; 16 years teaching experience; Diploma in Welding and Joining Technology, North Georgia Technical College; Diploma in Machine Tool Technology, North Georgia Technical College; A.A.S. in Machine Tool Technology, Truett-McConnell College; B.A.S. in Technology Management, Gainesville State College; AWS Certified Welding Inspector; AWS Certified Welding Educator BAKER, Amanda (2011), MEDICAL ASSISTING; 5 years occupational experience; 3 years teaching experience; Diploma in Medical Assisting, North Georgia Technical College; A.A.S. in Medical Assisting, Gainesville State College; Certified Medical Assistant BAKER, Lynn (2011), PRACTICAL NURSING; 10 years occupational experience; 5 years teaching experience; A.A.S. in Nursing, Edison State Community College; B.S. in Nursing, Ohio Northern University BENFIELD, Barry (2008), AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY; 25 years occupational experience; 4 years teaching experience; Diploma in Air Conditioning Technology, North Georgia Technical College; Conditioned Air Non-Restricted License; Universal Technician Certification; HVAC Excellence Certification BIVINS, Christy (2006), PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY; 13 years occupational experience; 6 years teaching experience; B.S. in Pharmacy, University of Georgia; Licensed Pharmacist BLACK, Marcia-Lynn (2011), COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS; 6 years occupational experience; 1 year teaching experience; B.S. in Business Administration with Major in Information Systems, Troy University; M.B.A. in Business Administration with Major in Information Systems, Troy University BOHANNON, Stacie (2007), MEDICAL ASSISTING; 4 years occupational experience; 5 years teaching experience; Diploma in Medical Assisting, North Georgia Technical College; A.A.S. in Medical Assisting, Gainesville State College; Certified Medical Assistant

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CULLIFER, Carol (1998), DEPARTMENT CHAIR – BUSINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGY; 7 years occupational experience; 17 years teaching experience; B.S. in Business Education, Valdosta State University; M.Ed. in Business Education, Valdosta State University; Certified Microsoft Office User Specialist – Word and Excel DINGLER, Nancy (1997), LEARNING SUPPORT – READING; 23 years teaching experience; B.A. in Psychology, West Georgia College; M.Ed. in Interrelated Program in Exceptional Children, University of Georgia DOWNS, Debra (2011), MEDICAL ASSISTING; 7 years occupational experience; 7 years teaching experience; Diploma in Practical Nursing, Okefenokee Technical College; A.A.S. in Health, Okefenokee Technical College; Registered Medical Assistant; Licensed Practical Nurse EARL, Donna (2009), ADULT EDUCATION; 32 years teaching experience; B.A. in Elementary Education, Oral Roberts University; M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, Brenau University FARMER, Stoney (2001), AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY; 25 years occupational experience; 11 years teaching experience; Certificate in Automotive Technology, North Georgia Technical College; A.A.S. in Applied Business Technology, North Georgia Technical College; ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician FREE, Holly (2000), ALLIED HEALTH; 8 years occupational experience; 12 years teaching experience; B.S. in Nursing, Brenau University; M.S. in Nursing, Walden University; Licensed Registered Nurse GARY, Shannon (2003), MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY; 12 years occupational experience; 9 years teaching experience; Diploma in Advanced Machine Tool Technology, North Georgia Technical College; A.A.S. in Technical Studies with concentration in Machine Tool Technology, North Georgia Technical College GREEN, Tim (1998), ACCOUNTING; 5 years occupational experience; 14 years teaching experience; B.A. in Business Administration with Minor in Accounting, Piedmont College; M.B.A. in Accounting, Brenau University; Certified Microsoft Office User Specialist – Excel and Word GULLE, Jeff (2007), PHOTOGRAPHY; 20 years occupational experience; 9 years teaching experience; Diploma in Photography, North Georgia Technical College; A.A.S. in Commercial Photography, North Georgia Technical College; B.A. in Liberal Studies, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Certified Professional Photographer HARRISON, Morris (1985), MARINE ENGINE TECHNOLOGY; 7 years occupational experience; 27 years teaching experience; Diploma in Small Engines Mechanics, North Georgia Technical College; Yamaha Certified Master Technician HAY, Regine (2007), GENERAL EDUCATION – SCIENCE; 10 years occupational experience; 15 years teaching experience; B.S. in Biology, Georgia State University; M.S. in Biology, Georgia State University; Ph.D. in Genetics, North Carolina State University

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HILL, Charles (2012), EMS PROFESSIONS; 14 years occupational experience; 10 years teaching experience; Diploma in Paramedic Technology, North Georgia Technical College; B.A. in Communications Studies, Ashford University; Licensed Paramedic; Certified Level II EMS Instructor HILL, Stephen (2012) CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY; 33 years occupational experience; 15 years teaching experience; B.A. in Criminal Justice, Saint Leo University; M.S. in Criminal Justice, Saint Leo University

JACKSON, Joshua (1997), TURF AND GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT; 12 years occupational experience; 15 years teaching experience; B.S. in Agronomy with emphasis in Turf Management, University of Georgia JENKINS, Laura (1995), DEPARTMENT CHAIR – GENERAL EDUCATION/BASIC SKILLS/LEARNING SUPPORT; MATH; 4 years occupational experience; 17 years teaching experience; A.A.S. in Data Processing, Truett-McConnell College; B.B.A. in Risk Management and Insurance, University of Georgia; M.Ed. in Mathematics Education, North Georgia College and State University JORDAN, Glenn (2012), AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY; 5 years occupational experience; 2 years teaching experience; Diploma in Air Conditioning Technology, North Georgia Technical College; A.S. in Accounting, Truett-McConnell College; HVAC Excellence Certification KIMBRELL, Kimberly (2004), COSMETOLOGY; 2 years occupational experience; 8 years teaching experience; Diploma in Practical Nursing, Gwinnett Technical College; Diploma in Cosmetology, North Georgia Technical College; Licensed Master Cosmetologist KING, Ruth (1999), DEPARTMENT CHAIR – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/WORK-BASED PROGRAMS; APPLIED BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY; 22 years occupational experience; 13 years teaching experience; B.A. in Psychology, Piedmont College; M.A. in Adult Education, Central Michigan University; Certified Lead Instructor for Certified Customer Service Specialist; Certified Work Ready Job Profiler LIKINS, Michelle (2001), BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGY; 11 years occupational experience; 11 years teaching experience; B.A. in Business Administration, Piedmont College; M.Ed. in Occupational Studies, University of Georgia; Certified Microsoft Office User Specialist – Word and Excel LINCOLN, William (2011), MOTORCYCLE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY; 9 years occupational experience; 1 year of teaching experience; Certified Suzuki Service Pro Technician; Roadster Certified Technician LONG, Paul (1998), COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS; 6 years occupational experience; 14 years teaching experience; B.S. in Management, Rutgers University; M.Ed. in Business Education, University of Georgia; Certifications: Comp TIA A+ and Network, CIW-Foundations

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LORING, Jim (2007), PHOTOGRAPHY; 22 years occupational experience; 5 years teaching experience; Diploma in Advertising and Editorial Photography, Medway College of Design McAFEE, Jeremy (2006), AUTO COLLISION REPAIR; 3 years occupational experience; 6 years teaching experience; Diploma in Auto Collision Repair, North Georgia Technical College; A.A.S. in Applied Business Technology, North Georgia Technical College McCURRY, Kevin (2009), AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY; 12 years occupational experience; 5 years teaching experience; A.A.S. in Industrial Technology with Major in Automotive Technology, Greenville Technical College; ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician MORRIS, Karolyn (2009), GENERAL EDUCATION/BASIC SKILLS/LEARNING SUPPORT – MATH; 21 years teaching experience; B.A. in Mathematics, California State University San Bernardino; M.A.T. in Mathematics, The University of Idaho MORRIS, Nancy (2005), PRACTICAL NURSING; 16 years occupational experience; 7 years teaching experience; A.S. in Nursing, University of the State of New York; B.S. in Nursing, Medical College of Georgia; M.S. in Nursing Education, North Georgia College and State University; Licensed Registered Nurse NORTHCUTT, Elwin (2012), ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY; 43 years occupational experience; 1 year teaching experience; A.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Southern Technical Institute; B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Southern Technical Institute; M.B.A. in Management, Georgia State University PEYTON, Kevin (2004), ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY; 3 years occupational experience; 8 years teaching experience; B.S. in Forest Resources (Wildlife), University of Georgia REEDER, Jacalyn (1998), ADULT EDUCATION; 12 years occupational experience; 14 years teaching experience; B.A. in Elementary Education, Florida Atlantic University RICH, Kathy (2001), ADULT EDUCATION; 28 years occupational experience; 11 years teaching experience; B.S. in Middle Grades Education, Brenau University SCROGGS, Tiffany (2012) ADULT EDUCATION; 12 years occupational experience; B.S. in Technical Management, DeVry University SEGERS, Pamela (2010), CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY; 21 years occupational experience; 4 years teaching experience; B.A in Psychology with minor in Criminal Justice, Piedmont College; M.S. in Criminal Justice, The University of Alabama at Birmingham SHIFLET, Melinda (1988), DEPARTMENT CHAIR – ALLIED HEALTH; PRACTICAL NURSING; 12 years occupational experience; 24 years teaching experience; B.S. in Nursing, Medical College of Georgia; M.S. in Nursing, Walden University; Licensed Registered Nurse

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SMITH, Allyson (2009), GENERAL EDUCATION/BASIC SKILLS/LEARNING SUPPORT – ENGLISH; 9 years teaching experience; A.A. in General Studies, Montgomery College; B.A. in English and Communication Arts, Hood College; M.A. in English, Clemson University SMITH, Jason (2007), WELDING AND JOINING TECHNOLOGY; 3 years occupational experience; 5 years teaching experience; A.A.T. in Technical Studies with concentration in Welding and Joining Technology, North Georgia Technical College; AWS Certified Welding Inspector; AWS Certified Welding Educator STELTER, John (2007), ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY; 20 years occupational experience; 5 years teaching experience; A.A. in General Education, Hillsboro Community College; Licensed Electrical Contractor STRADER, Lauren (1981), CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY; 7 years occupational experience; 31 years teaching experience; B.A. in Biology, University of Virginia; M.Ed. in Health Occupations Education, University of Georgia; Certified Medical Technologist TAYLOR, Gail (2011), BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGY; 16 years occupational experience; 9 years teaching experience; Diploma in Accounting, North Georgia Technical College; Diploma in Information and Office Technology, North Georgia Technical College; A.A.S, Truett-McConnell College; B.A. in Business Administration with minor in Computer Information Systems; Piedmont College; M.B.A. in Business Administration, Piedmont College; Ph.D. in Education with specialization in Educational Administration THURMOND, Craig (2009), HORTICULTURE; 17 years occupational experience; 3 years teaching experience; B.L.A. in Landscape Architecture, University of Georgia

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Staff – Clarkesville Campus President’s Office Dr. Gail Thaxton President Jeannie Barrett Executive Assistant to the President Sandra Maughon Public Relations and Information Director Walt Dundore Webmaster Cynthia Brown Institutional Advancement Director Kelly Jones Program Assistant

Academic Affairs Rex Bishop Vice President for Academic Affairs Kathie Ivester Dean for Academic Affairs Sara Moore Program Specialist Sheila Kisner Program Assistant

Institutional Effectiveness Janet Henderson Institutional Effectiveness Director Sara Moore Program Specialist

Adult Education/GED Shelby Ward Dean of Adult Education Christy Gosnell Program Assistant

Distance Education Alan Young Audio-Visual/Information Technology Specialist

Learning Lab Heidi Tapley Learning Lab Coordinator

Library/Learning Resources Christina Teasley Librarian Gwen Brown Library Assistant Lynn Ward Library Assistant

Information Systems Savonda Turner Information Systems Director Buddy Raper Network/Security Administrator Michael Strader Database Administrator Shawn Weaver Systems Administrator James Borton Technical Support Specialist

Student Affairs Dr. Michael King Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Fran Chastain Student Affairs Director Debbie Brown Administrative Assistant to the Vice President Caroline Frick Registrar Brad Stancil Registrar Assistant

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Kallan Williams Recruiter/High School Coordinator Sherry Seal Campus Life Director Bob Roller Cross Country Coach Grace Duvall Grants Coordinator Michele Shirley Transition Specialist Daniel Gregg Director of Career Development and Disability Services Vacant Coordinator of Career Evaluation, Retention, and Special Populations

Enrollment Management Amanda Mitchell Admissions Director Carol Green Student Affairs Assistant Mary Lou Ivester Receptionist

Financial Aid Kim Kelley Financial Aid Director James Chiara Financial Aid Technician Diane Stover Financial Aid Technician Audra Jiminez Financial Aid Technician

Administration Dr. Mark Ivester Vice President for Administrative Services Darline Church Purchasing Manager Paige Burton Accounting Director Marcia Peyton Human Resources Coordinator Tony Fulbright Accountant Carol Carson Accountant/Payroll Tammy Keyes Accounting Technician Teresa Dean Cashier

Bookstore Denise Dover Bookstore Manager Rebecca Oglesby Bookstore Assistant

Economic Development Dr. Mark Ivester Vice President for Economic Development Leslie Foster Continuing Education Director Robert Knighton Entrepreneurial Education Program Director Brad Cagle Safety/Technology Instructor Jo-E Saylor Program Assistant

Campus Police/Safety Vacant Police Chief Rick Bartmas Campus Police Dottie Clark Campus Police Scott Harvey Campus Police

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Food Service Kathryn Wrenn Food Service Manager Faye Frady Food Service Supervisor Vicki Jo Brown Food Service Supervisor Tamie Stephenson Food Service Employee Wanda Dooley Food Service Employee Campus Maintenance Michael Boyd Facilities Director Tony Adams Maintenance Technician Stiles Bacon Maintenance Technician Dennis Allen Maintenance Technician Johnnie Williams HVAC/Maintenance Technician Joe Banks, Jr. Lead Custodian/Fleet Manager Kack Sithisiya Custodian Joyce Adams Custodian Kirk Gailey Custodian Dale Sims Custodian Tommie Lewallen Shipping and Receiving Technician April Simmons Groundskeeper James Benn Maintenance/Groundskeeper

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Faculty – Blairsville Campus BERRY, Gail (2007), MEDICAL ASSISTING; 3 years occupational experience; 5 years teaching experience; Diploma in Medical Assisting, North Georgia Technical College; A.A.S. in Medical Assisting, Gainesville State College; Certified Medical Assistant

DRAKE, David (2001), CULINARY ARTS; 33 years occupational experience; 11 years teaching experience; A.O.S. in Culinary Arts, Culinary Institute of America

EMHART, Dustin (2011), ACCOUNTING; 10 years occupational experience; 2 years teaching experience; B.S. in Accounting, North Carolina State University; M.S. in Accounting, North Carolina State University; Certified Public Accountant

GRANT, Billie Jo (2009), COSMETOLOGY; 18 years occupational experience; 3 years teaching experience; High School Diploma with Vocational Seal in Cosmetology, Fannin County High School; Licensed Master Cosmetologist

HANSEN, Dorothy (2002), GENERAL EDUCATION/BASIC SKILLS/LEARNING SUPPORT – ENGLISH; 18 years occupational experience; 13 years teaching experience; B.A. in English Literature, New College of the University of South Florida; M.A. in English, University of Florida

JORDAN, Karen (2009), APPLIED BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY; 14 years occupational experience; 8 years teaching experience; B.S. in Business Administration with major in Management, University of Central Florida; M.B.A. in Business Administration, Webster University

MARQUARDT, Martha (2011), PRACTICAL NURSING; 39 years occupational experience; 7 years teaching experience; A.D.N. in Nursing, Maricopa Community College; B.S. in Nursing, Medical College of Georgia; M.S. in Nursing, Emory University; Ph.D. in Family Nursing, Georgia State University; Licensed Registered Nurse with Advanced Practice Nursing Authorization: Clinical Nurse Specialist/Psychiatric Mental Health

MIZE, Ginger (2010), PRACTICAL NURSING; 16 years occupational experience; 32 years teaching experience; B.S. in Nursing, University of South Carolina; M.S. in Nursing, Emory University; Licensed Registered Nurse

RICE, Michael (1998), GENERAL EDUCATION/BASIC SKILLS/LEARNING SUPPORT – ENGLISH; 27 years teaching experience; B.A. in English, Berea College; M.A. in English, University of Kentucky

THOMAS, Frances (2003), BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGY; 14 years occupational experience; 15 years teaching experience; B.S. in Business Administration/Accounting, Brenau University; M.S. in Organizational Development, Brenau University; Certified Microsoft Office User Specialist – Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

TREADMAN, Jack (2008), GENERAL EDUCATION/BASIC SKILLS/LEARNING SUPPORT – MATH; 19 years occupational experience; 9 years teaching experience; B.S. in Forestry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.Ed. in Middle Grades Education, North Georgia College and State University

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Staff – Blairsville Campus Academic Affairs Mindy Glander Dean for Academic Affairs Dorothy Mayfield Program Assistant Nioka McClure Accounting Technician/Cashier Student Affairs Kristie Gibbs Student Affairs Director Financial Aid Ida-Lynn Wallace Financial Aid Specialist Campus Maintenance William Cornett Custodian/Maintenance Distance Education Renee Deibert Distance Education Specialist Library/Learning Resources Chris Bryant Librarian Information Systems Samantha Marchant Technical Support Specialist

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Faculty – Currahee Campus

BLADOWSKI, Alex (2005), CULINARY ARTS; 15 years occupational experience; 7 years teaching experience; A.O.S. in Culinary Arts, The Culinary Institute of America; B.S. in Chemistry, University of Georgia; ACF Certified Executive Chef; ACF Certified Culinary Educator BLADOWSKI, Chris (2007), DEPARTMENT CHAIR – BUSINESS AND PERSONAL SERVICES; CULINARY ARTS; 13 years occupational experience; 5 years teaching experience; A.O.S. in Culinary Arts, The Culinary Institute of America; ACF Certified Executive Chef; ACF Certified Culinary Educator COWART, Angie (2003), BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGY, 25 years occupational experience; 9 years teaching experience; B.A. in Business Administration and Psychology, Piedmont College; M.S.M. in Change Leadership, Kaplan University; Certified Microsoft Office User Specialist – Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint DOCSOL, Deland (2009), GENERAL EDUCATION/BASIC SKILLS/LEARNING SUPPORT – MATH; 15 years teaching experience; B.A. in Mathematics, Rutgers University; M.A. in Mathematics Education, New Jersey City University; Ph.D. in Mathematics, Madison University HALEY, Chris (2007), INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY; 11 years occupational experience; 5 years teaching experience; A.A.T. in Technical Studies with concentration in Industrial Systems, Athens Technical College; B.S. in Technical Management, DeVry University McFARLIN, Leslie (2007), GENERAL EDUCATION/BASIC SKILLS/LEARNING SUPPORT – MATH; 10 years teaching experience; B.A. in Middle Grades Education – Math and Social Studies, Emmanuel College; M.Ed. in Mathematics Education, Piedmont College RICHARDSON, India (2000), GENERAL EDUCATION/BASIC SKILLS/LEARNING SUPPORT – ENGLISH; 39 years teaching experience; B.A. in English, Georgia College; M.Ed. in Secondary Education with emphasis in English, Georgia State University STEELE, Stephanie (2012), ALLIED HEALTH; 12 years occupational experience; B.S. in Nursing, Georgia Health Sciences University; Licensed Registered Nurse

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Staff – Currahee Campus Administration/Academic Affairs Greg Roach Campus Operations Director Dan Pressley Dean for Academic Affairs Carolyn Adams Program Assistant Tracey Calvin Accounting Technician/Cashier Student Affairs/Financial Aid Erica Pickens Student Affairs Director Suzanne Wright Student Affairs Assistant/Financial Aid Campus Maintenance Kevin Brown Maintenance Technician/Groundskeeper Library/Learning Resources Dawn Adams Librarian

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