Augusta Technical College issued the following announcement on Apr. 26.
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. The inaugural class has 20 employees and each year the program will accept up to 20. 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
Congratulations to the college’s inaugural class.
Vicki Vandervelde - Academic Affairs
Gabriela Nesbitt - Student Affairs
Angela Moseley - Economic Development
Linda Walker - Academic Affairs
Cornell Scales - Student Affairs
Soheir Rizk - Academic Affairs
Yolanda Burley - Administrative Services
Patrick McCormick - Academic Affairs
Natasha Glover - Academic Affairs
Tangela Smalls - President’s Office
Karissa Wright - Student Affairs
Kendrick Walker - Academic Affairs
Wayne Pace - Academic Affairs
Ebony Story - Academic Affairs
Jan Blackburn - Student Affairs
Donna Wendt - Student Affairs
Lagaile Jones - Administrative Services
LeAnne Lovering - Academic Affairs
Amy Laughter-Student Affairs
Ashley Strong-Green-Academic Affairs
Original source can be found here.