June 11, 2014
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ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ and Central ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Technical College Sign Pathways Program Agreement
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| Dr. Ivan H. Allen, president of Central ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Technical College is joined by Dr. William J. McKinney, president of Valdosta State University, at the CGTC Macon campus to sign a Pathways Program agreement. |
Macon, GA—Central ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Technical College (CGTC) and Valdosta State University (ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ) signed a Pathways Program agreement on Tuesday, June 10, during a ceremony at CGTC’s Macon campus. Through the agreement, CGTC students who successfully earn an Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Applied Technology degree are eligible to work toward a Bachelor of Applied Science in human capital performance or Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ.
“This new articulation agreement with Valdosta State University will greatly benefit our students,” said Dr. Ivan H. Allen, president of CGTC. “At CGTC, our primary focus is our students and how we can assist them with finding success in the workforce in order to support their families and the local economy as a tax payer. We are maintaining this focus by working to offer our students greater opportunities to advance their education after graduation. We are pleased to have ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ as a partner in this process.”
The Pathways Program centers on the priorities of Complete College ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ (CCG), an initiative developed to increase the number of ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµns earning a college degree. In 2012, institutions in both the Technical College System of ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ (TCSG) and the University System of ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ (USG) submitted plans to achieve the ambitious goal of adding more than 250,000 postsecondary graduates to ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ’s workforce by 2020.
“Valdosta State is pleased to develop a partnership with Central ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Technical College and look forward to expanding the opportunity for more students to complete their college degree,” said ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ President William J. McKinney. “This partnership represents an important piece of Valdosta State’s commitment to Gov. Nathan Deal’s Complete College ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ initiative. It is these types of collaborative relationships that will assist more students in earning the credentials they desire, and helping to create a more highly educated and prepared workforce throughout ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ.”
Central ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Technical College offers more than 200 degree, diploma and certificate options that can be completed in two years or less. Courses are offered at three campuses, Warner Robins, Macon, and Milledgeville, and four centers throughout the 11-county service area. For more information, visit www.centralgatech.edu or call 478.988.6800.
About Valdosta State University
Valdosta State University is one of the University System of ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ’s four comprehensive universities. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ draws students from 50 states and more than 67 foreign countries. With an enrollment of approximately 11,800 undergraduate and graduate students, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ undergraduate students have met the highest admissions standards in the history of the university and are entering and progressing at higher rates than ever before. ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ students have many options of course instruction, including traditional classroom and online delivery, along with study abroad opportunities and internships that provide a broader set of skills and knowledge. For more information, visit .
About Central ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Technical College
Central ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Technical College is a unit of the Technical College System of ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ serving 11 counties in the middle ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ area by offering quality workforce education programs, adult education/GED® services, and economic development and continuing education programs. CGTC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and offers students an attainable and affordable, quality education that helps them gain the skills they need to successfully enter the workforce within a brief period of time. Students at CGTC also have access to career placement services, extra-curricular activities, and financial aid, including the HOPE Grant and HOPE Scholarship. For more information, log on to .
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