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February 2010
- MGTC Titans Take Second in TCSGAA Basketball Tournament
- Friday, February 26, 2010
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College Head Coach Bobby Brown and members of the Titans Basketball Team traveled to Chattanooga, Tennessee this past weekend to participate in the Technical College System of Georgia Athletic Association (TCSGAA) Men's Basketball Tournament. The Titans came away with a second-place finish to become the first-ever TCSGAA conference championship runners-up.Read More
- MGTC's Nikita Griffin Honored at EAGLE Awards Ceremony
- Friday, February 26, 2010
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Nikita Griffin, Middle Georgia Technical College's (MGTC) 2010 EAGLE delegate, was recently honored at the Technical College System of Georgia's (TCSG) Office of Adult Education Annual Leadership Institute. Griffin was among 30 adult learners recognized for their outstanding achievement in the state's adult education program.Read More
- Happy Hour Clients Receive Cosmetology Services at MGTC
- Friday, February 26, 2010
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Consumers from Happy Hour in Warner Robins recently came to the Cosmetology lab at Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) for haircuts and styling. Each Cosmetology student worked on different clients and explained the process while performing the service. The Happy Hour consumers come to MGTC each quarter to receive cosmetology services.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Names Finalists for GOAL Award
- Friday, February 26, 2010
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Four Middle Georgia Technical College students have been selected as finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Janet Kelly, coordinator for the MGTC GOAL program.Read More
- MGTC Winter Quarter Enrollment Jumps 30 Percent
- Friday, February 12, 2010
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Enrollment at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins continues to grow at a record pace with 3,601 students currently attending Winter Quarter classes.Read More
- MGTC's Sam Waterman Attends Georgia Student Leadership Forum
- Friday, February 12, 2010
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Sam Waterman of Barnesville, president of the Student Leadership Council at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins, recently attended the Georgia Student Leadership Forum in Atlanta, an event designed to bring together future leaders to consider the true meaning of leadership.Read More
- MGTC Student Achieves Paralegal Certification
- Thursday, February 11, 2010
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Jana Alsobrook of Tifton, a Paralegal Studies graduate of Middle Georgia Technical College, successfully completed the two-day CLA/CP examination and is entitled to use the "CLA" or "CP" professional credential. The National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. made this announcement recently.Read More
- Nine Middle Georgia Tech Students Nominated for GOAL Award
- Thursday, February 11, 2010
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Instructors at Middle Georgia Technical College have nominated nine students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Janet Kelly, coordinator for the college's GOAL program.Read More
- Jolie Martin Named Instructor of the Year at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Wednesday, February 10, 2010
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Jolie Martin, Cosmetology program chair, has been named Instructor of the Year for Middle Georgia Technical College. She will go on to compete in the regional competition with winners from eight other units of the Technical College System of Georgia in March.Read More
- MGTC's Phi Beta Lamba Club to Host Blood Drive
- Thursday, February 04, 2010
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College's Phi Beta Lambda will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, in the lobby of the main building. All eligible donors are encouraged to participate.Read More
December 2009
- MGTC Hosts Coats for Kids Drive
- Tuesday, December 22, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students, staff and faculty at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins came together this holiday season to make the cold winter days a bit warmer for those in need. The College held a Coats for Kids drive and collected over 75 coats to donate to local children. The coats were delivered to the Rainbow House in Warner Robins.Read More
- MGTC Titans Basketball Teams Makes the Holidays Brighter for Foster Children
- Tuesday, December 22, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Titans basketball team worked to make the Christmas season a little brighter for some local children this year. After holding a fundraiser raffle, Bobby Brown, head coach for the Middle Georgia Technical College Titans, and members of his team made a monetary presentation to staff members of the Houston County Department of Family and Children's Services (DFACS) to go toward purchasing Christmas gifts for local foster children.Read More
- MGTC Barbering Program Provides Haircuts for Huntington Middle School Students
- Monday, December 21, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Five members of the Barbering program at Middle Georgia Technical College and Program Chair Leon Towles traveled to Huntington Middle School (HMS) in Warner Robins to provide free haircuts for young men during the last week before Winter break. The event was sponsored by the Miss HMS organization at the school and the MGTC Barbering program provided their services as a holiday gift to the young students.Read More
- MGTC Pre-K Students Carol Around the Campus
- Friday, December 18, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Children in the Pre-K program at Middle Georgia Technical College's Child Development Center trekked across the campus earlier this week entertaining faculty, staff, and students with Christmas caroling. The students sang and were accompanied by jingling bells played by the children.Read More
- MGTC Dental Hygiene Instructors Win Innovation in Education Award
- Friday, December 18, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Instructors in the Dental Hygiene (DHY) program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins were recently selected as the recipients of the inaugural Innovation in Education Award. This award is presented by MGTC to an instructor or program to recognize innovation in the teaching and learning processes at Middle Georgia Technical College. This award will be given twice a year during Fall and Spring quarters.Read More
- MGTC Students Win Statewide Dental Hygiene Table Clinic Competition
- Friday, December 18, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Amber Britt and Megan Rowland, both senior students in the Dental Hygiene program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins, recently won first place in the state-level annual Georgia Dental Hygiene Association (GDHA) table clinic competition. The competition was held at Georgia Perimeter College in Atlanta.Read More
- MGTC Phi Beta Lambda Hosts Guest Speaker for National Free Enterprise Day
- Tuesday, December 15, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - In recognition of National Free Enterprise Day, the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) student organization at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins recently hosted guest speaker Jack Lester, city president of BB&T Bank in Warner Robins. Although National Free Enterprise Day is celebrated annually on November 15, MGTC hosted its event Wednesday, November 18.Read More
- MGTC Dual Enrollment Criminal Justice Students Participate in Police Ride-Along Assignment
- Monday, December 14, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students in the high school dual enrollment Criminal Justice program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins have been participating in police ride-along assignments as part of the class requirements. Students were able to ride along with officers from the Warner Robins Police Department and the Perry Police Department during November and December.Read More
- Nikita Griffin Named EAGLE Winner for Middle Georgia Technical College
- Wednesday, December 09, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Nikita Griffin of Vienna has been named the Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) Winner for Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC). Griffin will represent MGTC at the EAGLE Leadership Institute in February 2010 in Atlanta.Read More
- Second Annual MGTC Foundation Hooterville Hoedown Results
- Monday, December 07, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation's Hooterville Hoedown is a reverse raffle fundraiser benefitting scholarships and other MGTC Foundation projects. The final tally gives the school a gross amount of $57,275.66 generated from this event. The Foundation thanks all those who assisted and participated to bring this about.Read More
- Expo Showcases MGTC Criminal Justice Program for Georgia's School Counselors
- Monday, December 07, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Many of the top programs that Middle Georgia Technical College and the 27 other institutions in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) have to offer were on display for the state's school counselors during the TCSG Expo 2009, which was held at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta on Monday, November 23.Read More
- Murman, McLure Split Grand Prize at Second Annual MGTC Foundation Hooterville Hoedown
- Monday, December 07, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Chris Murman and Gary McLure walked away big winners from the second annual Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation's Hooterville Hoedown, a reverse raffle fundraiser benefitting scholarships and other MGTC Foundation projects. Out of 300 tickets, Murman and McLure were the last two remaining tickets and decided to split the prize.Read More
- Harrell, Roberts Named First-Ever Mr. & Ms. MGTC
- Monday, December 07, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - For the first time in the College's history, Middle Georgia Technical College has named a Mr. & Ms. MGTC. The Mr. & Ms. MGTC Harvest Pageant, sponsored by the Student Leadership Council, was won by Harry Harrell and Barbara Roberts. First runners-up were Sam Waterman and Antonia Smith-Lindjeck.Read More
- MGTC Reaffirmation Visit Yields Good Results
- Monday, December 07, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The results of the recent accreditation reaffirmation visit at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins yielded positive results for the College. At the culmination of the three-year reaffirmation process, the visiting committee from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (COC/SACS), in an almost unheard announcement, stated that MGTC received no recommendations on either the Compliance Certification or the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).Read More
November 2009
- Titans Visit MGTC Child Development Center
- Tuesday, November 10, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Titans Basketball team at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins recently visited with children in the Child Development Center (CDC) on campus. The players visited with three and four year old students at the CDC, taking time to read, draw, and play with them.Read More
- MGTC Foundation to Host Second Annual Hooterville Hoedown
- Friday, November 06, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Hooterville Hoedown is the kickoff for the MGTC Foundation’s FY 2010 annual campaign and will offer lots of fun and entertainment. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Each ticket is $100 and admits two and offers one chance at the drawing for the grand prize of $10,000.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Hosts Career Fair
- Thursday, November 05, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins hosted its semi-annual Career Fair Wednesday, November 4. Over 200 jobseekers attended the event to talk with prospective employers.Read More
- NTSA Hosts Chili Sale At MGTC
- Tuesday, November 03, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Non-Traditional Student Association (NTSA) at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins hosted a chili sale October 28 in the student center. The chili sale served as a fundraiser for the club's student assistance fund.Read More
October 2009
- MGTC to Host Career Fair
- Friday, October 30, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins will host its annual Career Fair Wednesday, November 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the main campus on Cohen Walker Drive. Representatives from over 30 businesses are scheduled to participate in the event.Read More
- MGTC Shatters Enrollment Record
- Wednesday, October 28, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Enrollment at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins is at an all-time record high. Along with 27 other colleges in the Technical College System of Georgia, MGTC has helped the state's Technical College Fall Quarter enrollment surge, filling classrooms and labs on campuses across the state with more than 110,250 students.Read More
- Dollie Horton Recognized for Excellence in Education
- Tuesday, October 27, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Dollie Horton is a woman who has achieved much in her lifetime. Now, she can add one more accolade to her coffers. Horton, a native of Fort Valley, was recently the recipient of the Henry Edward Bryant Excellence in Education Award, presented by the Peach County Chamber of Commerce. The H.E. Bryant Excellence in Education Award is given annually to a citizen of Peach County who has made significant contributions to education in Peach County, and who has been a valiant servant in the community.Read More
- Perdue Farms, MGTC Sign Quick Start Training Agreement
- Friday, October 09, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Perdue Farms in Perry recently signed a Quick Start training agreement with Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins and the Technical College System of Georgia. Representatives from both the cook plant and the processing plant were on hand for the signing.Read More
- Robins Federal Credit Union Supports MGTC Titans Booster Club
- Friday, October 09, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Donna Drummond, Market Development coordinator at Robins Federal Credit Union in Warner Robins, recently presented the Middle Georgia Technical College Titans Booster Club with a $2,000 donation in support of the club sports program at MGTC. Craig Jackson, vice president for Student Affairs, and Bruce Foster, director of Student Supports Services at MGTC, accepted the donation on behalf of the Titans Booster Club.Read More
- MGTC Returning Student Jeremiah Long Wins $50
- Thursday, October 08, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Jeremiah Long of Byron was recently awarded with a $50 cash prize simply for registering for classes at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins. Long is a returning student in the Machine Tool Technology program.Read More
- Orientation Attendance Yields Reward for MGTC Student
- Thursday, October 08, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Gregory Head, a student in the Automotive Technology program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins, recently was awarded $50 for attendance and participation in an orientation session for Fall Quarter.Read More
September 2009
- MGTC Adult Education Program to Host Read for Your Life 5K Fundraiser
- Thursday, September 17, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Adult Education program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins will host the annual Read for Your Life event Saturday, September 26 at 8:30 a.m. at the Galleria Mall in Centerville. Read for Your Life is a run/walk fundraiser for health and literacy.Read More
- NTSA Holds Car Wash Fundraiser at MGTC
- Thursday, September 17, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Non-Traditional Student Association (NTSA) at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins recently held a fundraiser carwash. NTSA, one of the newest student organizations on campus, held the carwash to raise funds to provide assistance and scholarships to club members.Read More
- MGTC Celebrates Constitution Day
- Thursday, September 17, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) in Warner Robins celebrated Constitution Day Thursday by handing out copies of the United States Constitution.Read More
- Patience Phinisee Wins Great Clips Challenge at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Wednesday, September 16, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Local Great Clips salon owners, John and Brenda Page, recently hosted the "Great Clips Challenge" for Cosmetology students at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins. Patience Phinisee of Warner Robins emerged as the top finisher in the competition and received a $100 cash prize. Prizes were also awarded for second through fifth places.Read More
- Nursing Students Pinned at Middle Georgia Tech
- Wednesday, September 16, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Graduating students in the Practical Nursing program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins were pinned at the recent Summer Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in the auditorium on campus. The pin signifies that the student has completed all coursework and clinical requirements for the Practical Nursing program and is eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), or "boards," to become a licensed practical nurse, or LPN.Read More
- MGTC Honor Society Inducts Members
- Thursday, September 03, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) recently inducted 15 new members. The induction ceremony was held during the Summer Quarter Awards Day Ceremony in the Auditorium at MGTC's campus in Warner Robins.Read More
- AITP Club Hosts Gaming Contest at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Tuesday, September 01, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP) at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins recently held a gaming contest as a fundraiser for the club. Steven Watts, a Barbering student from Warner Robins, won first place and a cash prize of $25.Read More
August 2009
- Great Clips Makes Scholarship Donation to MGTC Foundation
- Monday, August 31, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - John and Brenda Page, owners of several local Great Clips franchises, recently made a donation to the Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) Foundation in support of the College's Cosmetology program. The Page's donation will provide a scholarship for a deserving Cosmetology student at the end of Summer Quarter.Read More
- Shiloh Baptist Church Donates to MGTC Booster Club
- Thursday, August 27, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Shiloh Baptist Church in Fort Valley recently presented a donation to the Titans Booster Club at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins. Reverend Morris Hillsman, Sr. made the presentation on behalf of the congregation.Read More
- MGTC to Host Save A Life Tour
- Thursday, August 20, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - In an effort to educate the local community about the effects of drinking and driving, the Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) Foundation will present the Save A Life Tour at the MGTC campus Friday, September 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is sponsored by State Farm Insurance.Read More
- 2009 - 2010 Cheerleaders Announced
- Thursday, August 20, 2009
By cjames@middlegatech.edu (Courtney James) - 2009 - 2010 Cheerleaders AnnouncedRead More
- MGTC Radiology Technology Student Finds His Passion
- Tuesday, August 11, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - It's not often that one finds their perfect career on the first try. This was true for Darrell Land, a student in the Radiologic Technology program at Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) in Warner Robins.Read More
- MGTC to Offer H & R Block Income Tax Course
- Monday, August 10, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Continuing Education department at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins is teaming up with H & R Block to offer an income tax course. This course is designed to help individuals learn how to prepare taxes and begin earning extra money as a tax preparer with H & R Block.Read More
- TCSG Enrollment Hits Record High in FY 2009
- Wednesday, August 05, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Technical College System of Georgia set a new record high in annual enrollment in Fiscal Year 2009, growing by 7% over the previous year.Read More
- MGTC Non-Traditional Student Association Hosts Bake Sale
- Wednesday, August 05, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Non-Traditional Student Association (NTSA) at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins recently hosted a bake sale to raise funds to establish a financial assistance fund for members of the club.Read More
July 2009
- Happy Hour Clients Receive Cosmetology Services at MGTC
- Thursday, July 30, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Consumers from Happy Hour in Warner Robins recently came to the Cosmetology lab at Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) for haircuts and styling. Each Cosmetology student worked on different clients and explained the process while performing the service. The Happy Hour consumers come to MGTC each quarter to receive cosmetology services.Read More
- MGTC Student Wins $50 for Attending Orientation
- Thursday, July 30, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Teresa Bohn of Warner Robins was the lucky winner of a $50 cash prize recently at Middle Georgia Technical College. She was chosen as the winner of the prize after attending an orientation session at the beginning of Summer Quarter.Read More
- Student truckers learn safety at MGT
- Wednesday, July 29, 2009
By jjacobs@macon.com (Jake Jacobs) - The gaudy-looking rig from Frito-Lay at Middle Georgia Tech's commercial truck-driving area last week had a serious message to convey.Read More
- MGTC Phi Beta Lambda Club Hosts American Red Cross Blood Drive
- Friday, July 24, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The American Red Cross came to Middle Georgia Technical College's (MGTC) Warner Robins Campus Thursday, July 23 for the quarterly blood drive sponsored by the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) student organization. MGTC students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the local community participated in the blood drive. At the end of the day, the Red Cross had collected 28 units of blood from 34 presenting donors.Read More
- MGTC Barbering Students Give Back to School Haircuts
- Friday, July 24, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College Barbering Program Chair Leon Towles and several of his students recently participated in the annual Back to School Bash in Peach County. The annual event is sponsored by Peach County Family Connection, the Feed Center, Middle Georgia RDC/Agency on Aging, and the Brookdale Foundation.Read More
- A Show of Solidarity at MGTC
- Thursday, July 16, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - When Hal Clay, a Library assistant at Middle Georgia Technical College, found out about a co-worker's medical diagnosis, he decided to do something drastic. He decided to shave his head in a show of support and solidarity for his co-worker Peggy Colbert, also an assistant in MGTC's Library.Read More
- MGTC Child Development Center Now Enrolling for Georgia Pre-K Program
- Wednesday, July 08, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Child Development Center at Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) in Warner Robins is now accepting applications for the FREE Georgia Pre-K Program. To be eligible for the program, children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2009.Read More
June 2009
- Middle Georgia Technical College Ranked in Community College Week Magazine
- Wednesday, June 17, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - For the second year in a row, Middle Georgia Technical College has been ranked among the top 100 producing two-year colleges for one-year certificates by Community College Week (CCW) Magazine. CCW is a national publication that is published in Virginia.Read More
- MGTC Sorority Holds Fundraiser for Fellow Student
- Wednesday, June 17, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students in the Kappa Omega Sorority at Middle Georgia Technical in Warner Robins recently hosted a fundraiser for fellow student Alando Bray. Over $1,130 was raised to help Bray with his medical bills.Read More
- MGTC Air Conditioning Technology Program Granted Re-Accreditation
- Wednesday, June 17, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robbins Georgia has been granted accreditation of its Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program by HVAC Excellence, the HVAC industry's credentialing agency. MGTC was originally granted a six-year accreditation in 2003 and was the first technical college HVAC program in the state of Georgia to achieve program accreditation.Read More
- Governor Perdue Meets with MGTC Child Development Center Students
- Wednesday, June 17, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue was in town on official business, but some lucky kids got to meet up with Georgia's highest elected official. Children enrolled in Middle Georgia Technical College's(MGTC) new Child Development Center were personally introduced to the Governor and were able to chat with him about a subject near and dear to the hearts of both the kids and the Governor-baseball!Read More
- MGTC's Wendy Toliver to Represent Georgia at Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference
- Tuesday, June 16, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Wendy Toliver, a Business Administrative Technology student at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins, will be representing the state of Georgia at the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California June 19-24.Read More
- MGTC Honor Society Inducts Members
- Tuesday, June 09, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) recently inducted 16 new members. The induction ceremony was held during the Spring Quarter Awards Day Ceremony in the Auditorium at MGTC's campus in Warner Robins.Read More
- Student Leadership Council Officers Elected at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Thursday, June 04, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Student Leadership Council (SLC) elections were held at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins Wednesday, May 27. A run-off election for the position of Vice President was conducted Tuesday, June 2 after a too-close-to-call result in the first election.Read More
- Radiology Technology Graduates Pinned at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Friday, June 05, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Graduating students in the Radiology Technology program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins were pinned at the recent Spring Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in the auditorium on campus. The pin signifies that the student has completed all coursework and clinical requirements for the Radiology Technology program and is eligible to sit for the certification exam given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become registered technologists.Read More
- Nursing Students Pinned at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Friday, June 05, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Graduating students in the Practical Nursing program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins were pinned at the recent Spring Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in the auditorium on campus. The pin signifies that the student has completed all coursework and clinical requirements for the Practical Nursing program and is eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), or "boards," to become a licensed practical nurse, or LPN.Read More
- Scholarships Awarded at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Thursday, June 04, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation recently awarded scholarships to 20 students at the Spring Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in June 3. A total of $8,700 in cash awards were given to students to help with costs associated with furthering their education, including tuition, books, fees, and supplies.Read More
- MGTC Barbering Program Hosts Clients from Bleckley County MR Service Center
- Wednesday, June 03, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students in the Barbering program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins once again hosted clients from the Bleckley County MR Service Center in Cochran. Men from the Service Center were able to receive haircuts, shaves, and other services from the students.Read More
- Cheerleaders Named to 2009-2010 Titans Squad at MGTC
- Tuesday, June 02, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Members of the 2009-2010 Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) Titans cheerleading squad have been named according to Courtney James, Cheer coach and assistant registrar at MGTC. Cheerleaders will cheer at men's and women's basketball games, as well as participate in special events at the College.Read More
- MGTC Child Development Center Officially Opens to Children
- Monday, June 01, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Child Development Center (CDC) at Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) in Warner Robins officially opened its doors June 1 to MGTCs youngest students - children ages 3 through 12. The mission of the CDC, the Colleges newest initiative, is to provide a safe, rich learning environment, deliberately designed to foster the learning of young children through exploration and discovery. Spaces at the Center are available to all children from the local community.Read More
May 2009
- MGTC Student Leadership Council Holds Elections
- Friday, May 29, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The student body at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins was invited to vote in the Student Leadership Council (SLC)elections held in the A building Auditorium Wednesday, May 27. Officers for the organizations were selected through a secret-ballot vote. Results of the election will be announced Wednesday, June 3.
Candidates seeking an elected position include Tifany Gatewood and Sommer White for President; Sharie Patterson and Sam Waterman for Vice-President; Kristin Foran and Rhonda Hightower for Secretary; Patience Phinisee for Treasurer; Janet Soderman for Parliamentarian; Audrey Milton and London Soutar for Historian.
Check back at www.middlegatech.edu/newsfor results.Read More
- MGTC Dental Hygiene Class Hosts Special Clients
- Friday, May 22, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Consumers from Johnson County Support and Services and Laurens County Products and Services visited the Dental Hygiene lab at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins recently. Consumers from these service centers visited the campus receive dental services.Read More
- Houston County DA Kelly Burke Speaks to MGTC Criminal Justice Students
- Friday, May 22, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Houston County District Attorney Kelly Burke recently spoke to students in the Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) Criminal Justice Dual Enrollment program at the Houston County Career and Technology Center (HCCTC). Bobby Brown, Criminal Justice instructor at HCCTC, invited Burke to speak and give students a personal account of the areas of Criminal Justice they have been studying in the classroom.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Students Now Have Transfer Option to Southern Polytechnic State University
- Friday, May 22, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The leadership of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU), and the University System of Georgia (USG) met May 21 to sign an important agreement that expands articulation between the TCSG and SPSU.Read More
- Technical College System Announces 2009 Student of the Year
- Friday, May 22, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Michelle Smith Lank, a student in the early childhood care and education program at Swainsboro Technical College, has been selected as the Technical College System of Georgia's (TCSG) 2009 student of the year.Read More
- MGTC's Kappa Omega Sorority Visits Ronald McDonald House
- Thursday, May 21, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Members of the Kappa Omega Sorority at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins visited the Ronald McDonald House in Macon recently. The group made the trip as a community outreach project.Read More
- MGTC's Marcus Early Participates in Peach County Alumni Day at Fort Valley Middle School
- Monday, May 18, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Marcus Early, ABE/transitions coordinator for the Adult Education department at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins, recently participated in Peach County Alumni Day at Fort Valley Middle School. Early was one of many Peach County natives participating in the event.Read More
- MGTC Students Improvise During Temporary Power Outage
- Thursday, May 14, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Cosmetology Instructor Tarrell Small's class moved their class outside early Thursday morning during a temporary power outage on campus. The power was out for a short time for unknown reasons along Cohen Walker Drive. Instead of delaying their styling class, the students decided to move operations outside. And, since the weather was so nice, the students continued their outdoor styling after the power came back on.Read More
- Two MGTC Aviation Students Receive Scholarships
- Friday, May 08, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Two students enrolled in the Aviation Maintenance Technology program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins have been named as recipients of two prestigious scholarships. Jeremiah Blackwell of Macon and Jeffrey Hoover of Warner Robins were the recipients of the scholarships.Read More
- MGTC Receives Above and Beyond Award from ESGR
- Thursday, May 07, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins recently received the Above and Beyond Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) at the Georgia ESGR Annual Awards Banquet held at the Sea Palms Golf and Tennis Resort in St. Simons Island. Jim Newton, vice president for Economic Development, accepted the award on behalf of MGTC.Read More
- MGTC Barbering Program Hosts Clients from Bleckley County MR Service Center
- Friday, May 01, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students in the Barbering program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins recently hosted clients from the Bleckley County MR Service Center in Cochran. Men from the Service Center were able to receive haircuts, shaves, and other services from the students.Read More
- MGTC Criminal Justice Dual Enrollment Students Participate in Mock Death Investigation
- Friday, May 01, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students in Middle Georgia Technical College's (MGTC) Criminal Justice Technology Dual Enrollment program at Houston County Career and Technology Center and at MGTC in Hawkinsville participated in a mock death investigation as part of their studies. The exercise, dubbed The First 48 Hours, gives students an opportunity for hands-on experience in their program of study.Read More
April 2009
- Happy Hour Clients Receive Cosmetology Services at MGTC
- Wednesday, April 29, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Consumers from Happy Hour in Warner Robins recently came to the Cosmetology lab at Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) for haircuts and styling. Each Cosmetology student worked on different clients and explained the process while performing the service. The Happy Hour consumers come to MGTC each quarter to receive cosmetology services.Read More
- MGTC Hosts State SkillsUSA Aviation Maintenance Competition
- Wednesday, April 29, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) in Warner Robins recently hosted Georgia's SkillsUSA Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Competition on campus. In addition, MGTC's representatives in the competition successfully finished in the top three.Read More
- TCSG Reports 15.3 Percent Increase in Enrollment in Spring Quarter 2009
- Tuesday, April 28, 2009
By jlight@tcsg.edu(Mike Light) - More and more students are looking to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) for the kind of affordable education and outstanding training that counts towards a rewarding job in today's economy.Read More
- MGTC Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Early Childhood Education Building
- Tuesday, April 28, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins hosted a ribbon cutting and open house for its new Early Childhood Care and Education and Child Development Center building Thursday, April 23. The event was held in conjunction with the National Week of the Young Child celebration.Read More
- MGTC Kappa Omega Sorority Hosts Cookout
- Monday, April 27, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Members of the Kappa Omega Sorority at Middle Georgia Technical College recently hosted a cookout for students, faculty, and staff. The event served as a fundraiser for the organization.Read More
- MGTC's Wendy Toliver Wins First at State Phi Beta Lambda Competition, Advances to Nationals
- Friday, April 24, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Wendy Toliver, a Business Administrative Technology student at Middle Georgia Technical College, recently won first place at the Georgia Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) competition held in Atlanta. She was the sole representative for MGTC's Xi Alpha Nu chapter of Phi Beta Lambda.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Hosts Career Fair
- Friday, April 24, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins hosted its semi-annual Career Fair Wednesday, April 22. Over 300 jobseekers attended the event to talk with prospective employers.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Reaches All-Time High Enrollment
- Thursday, April 23, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins has announced an all-time high for enrollment during Spring Quarter 2009. For the first time in the College's history, the single quarter enrollment for MGTC is at a record 2,911 students. This represents a five percent increase in enrollment over Spring Quarter 2008.Read More
- Zaxby's Hangs MGTC Titans Jersey at Hwy. 96 Restaurant
- Thursday, April 23, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Zaxby's owner Will Conner recently showed his commitment to supporting Middle Georgia Technical College by accepting a Titans jersey to hang in the Highway 96 location. The jersey was presented to Conner by MGTC Vice President for Student Affairs Craig Jackson and Director of Student Support Services Bruce Foster.Read More
- MGTC Nominates CEMEX, Frito-Lay for Manufacturer of the Year
- Monday, April 20, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Representatives from CEMEX, Frito-Lay, and Middle Georgia Technical College were among more than 1,300 Georgia captains of industry who gathered recently at the annual Georgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week (MAW) awards luncheon at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta. MAW recognizes excellence among Georgia manufacturers and their contribution to the state's economy.Read More
- Peach, Pulaski Recognized at TCSG State Board Meeting
- Monday, April 20, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Two counties in Middle Georgia Technical College's (MGTC) service delivery area have been recognized by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) for having met all requirements to become a Certified Literate Community. Delegations from Peach and Pulaski counties and MGTC officials were present at the April 2 meeting in Atlanta to hear the official declaration of certification.Read More
- MGTC Nominates Frito-Lay for Large Manufacturer of the Year
- Friday, April 17, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - As part of Manufacturing Appreciation Week in Georgia, Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins has nominated Frito-Lay, Inc. for manufacturer of the year in the large category. Frito-Lay, located in Kathleen, employees over 1,200 people and is a manufacturer of snack foods.Read More
- MGTC Nominates CEMEX for Manufacturer of the Year
- Thursday, April 16, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - As part of Manufacturing Appreciation Week in Georgia, Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins has nominated CEMEX Southeast, LLC for manufacturer of the year in the small category. CEMEX, located in Clinchfield, is a manufacturer of Portland Type I/II and Masonry cement.Read More
- Zaxby's Becomes Charter Member of MGTC Titans Booster Club
- Thursday, April 09, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Zaxby's of Warner Robins is the first business partner to become a charter member of the Middle Georgia Technical College Titan's Booster Club. Highway 96 Zaxby's Assistant Manager Josh Blackburn recently presented MGTC's Director of Student Support Services Bruce Foster with their donation to the Booster Club.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Introduces Soccer to Club Sports Lineup
- Thursday, April 09, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - After introducing men's and women's basketball in the fall, Middle Georgia Technical College now offers a new sport in the club sports lineup. Co-ed soccer made its debut in March under the direction of Head Coach Kelly Sorenson and Assistant Coach Reza Rezaee.Read More
- MGTC, Pulaski State Prison Celebrate Ribbon Cutting for Equine Rescue Program
- Thursday, April 09, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - On March 26, state and local leaders came together for ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating a successful partnership recently formed between three state agencies. The Georgia Department of Corrections, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and Middle Georgia Technical College recently developed a partnership to provide an equine rescue program at Pulaski State Prison (PSP) in Hawkinsville and at the same time, provide inmates with vocational training for successful reentry into society.Read More
- MGTC to Host Ribbon Cutting for Child Development Center
- Friday, April 03, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College and its Early Childhood Care and Education department will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for its state-of-the-art Child Development Center Thursday, April 23 at 5 p.m. The grand opening has been scheduled to coincide with the Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).Read More
- MGTC GOAL Winner Participates in Consortium Preliminary Judging
- Wednesday, April 01, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College's 2009 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner, Wendy Toliver, participated in the East Central Consortium preliminary judging at Swainsboro Technical College March 25.Read More
- Skip Philips to be Keynote Speaker at MGTC Graduation
- Wednesday, April 01, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Houston Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Skip Philips, III will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2009 Middle Georgia Technical College Commencement Exercises. The graduation ceremony will be held June 12 in the Miller-Murphy-Howard building at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry.Read More
March 2009
- Pulaski County Gains Literate Community Certification
- Tuesday, March 31, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Pulaski County will be recognized at the Technical College System of Georgia State Board Meeting April 2 for achieving final certification as a Literate Community through the Certified Literate Community Program (CLCP). Representatives from Pulaski County, the HELP (Hope, Education, Learning, Progress) Network, and Middle Georgia Technical College will be present at the meeting to accept recognition for more than 10 years of dedication to helping make Hawkinsville and Pulaski County a Certified Literate Community.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Supports American Heart Association
- Tuesday, March 31, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Faculty, staff, and students at Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) in Warner Robins are participating in the Start! Heart Walk with the American Heart Association (AHA). The MGTC team will walk with other teams from the local community in the Houston Heart Walk at the Museum of Aviation April 16.Read More
- MGTC to Host Career Fair
- Tuesday, March 31, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins will host its annual Career Fair Wednesday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the main campus on Cohen Walker Drive. Representatives from over 40 businesses are scheduled to participate in the event.Read More
- MGTC Foundation Hosts 4th Annual Golf Tournament
- Monday, March 30, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation hosted its 4th annual Golf Tournament Monday, March 23 at Houston Lake Country Club in Perry. A total of 21 teams participated in the event which netted over $18,000 to go toward scholarships and enhancements to programs and services offered to students.Read More
- MGTC VISION Project Graduation Held at Metro State Prison
- Thursday, March 26, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Inmates in Middle Georgia Technical College's (MGTC) VISION Guide Dog Training program at Metro State Prison (MSP) in Atlanta recently participated in the program's sixth guide dog graduation exercises. During the ceremony, inmates received certificates from MGTC and the dogs also graduated to their next level of training.Read More
- Peach County Gains Certification as Literate Community
- Monday, March 23, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - What began ten years ago with a group of citizens dedicated to improving the literacy rate in Peach County has now become a point of pride for the community. At a ceremony held at Fort Valley State University's Pettigrew Center recently, the announcement was made that Peach County is now recognized as a Certified Literate Community by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College to Host State Skills USA Aerospace Competition
- Monday, March 23, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students from across the state will travel to Warner Robins April 17 to compete in the state-level Aviation Maintenance SkillsUSA competition at Middle Georgia Technical College. The gold medal winner from this competition will represent Georgia at the national competition in Kansas City, Missouri in June.Read More
- MGTC Offers Cosmetology Services at Night
- Monday, March 23, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Cosmetology Department at Middle Georgia Technical College offers services for clients during both day and evening courses. Cosmetology students provide hair, nail, and facial services to the community at a reduced rate while earning live work credit hours needed for program completion.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Hosts Health Fair
- Wednesday, March 18, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College, in partnership with Houston Healthcare, recently hosted the 2009 Winter Health Fair at the campus in Warner Robins. This free event was open to MGTC students, staff, and faculty and the general public.Read More
- MGTC Student Club Awards Wii to Ann Wright
- Wednesday, March 18, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Club at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins held a raffle at the end of Winter Quarter for a Nintendo Wii. Ann Wright, MGTC's administrative assistant for Student Affairs, was the lucky winner.Read More
- Students Recognized at MGTC Sports Appreciation Luncheon
- Wednesday, March 18, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - For the first time in the history of the College, students participating in club sports at Middle Georgia Technical College were recognized recently at the Sport Appreciation Luncheon for basketball players and cheerleaders. The Titans and Lady Titans and Titans Cheerleaders all received certificates of recognition for their hard work and dedication to club sports at MGTC.Read More
- MGTC Students Participate in Spirit Week Activities
- Thursday, March 12, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins recently participated in the first-ever Spirit Week held at the College. The Kappa Omega Sorority hosted the festivities in honor of the Titans and Lady Titans basketball teams and the Titans cheerleaders.Read More
- MGTC Hosts Senior Day
- Tuesday, March 10, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College campus was filled recently with over 350 high school seniors from Dooly, Houston, Peach, and Pulaski counties. The students converged on the campus Thursday, March 5 to take part in Senior Day activities, an outreach event coordinated by MGTC Recruiters, LaToya Lawson and Sandra Willcox.Read More
- Wendy Toliver Chosen as Middle Georgia Technical College GOAL Winner
- Thursday, March 05, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Wendy Toliver, a Business Administrative Technology (BAT) student from Warner Robins, has been named the Middle Georgia Technical College Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner for 2009. Her nominating instructor is Michele Boone, a Business Administrative Technology instructor.Read More
- MGTC's Brenda Brown Recognized
- Tuesday, March 03, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College Vice President for Adult Education Brenda Brown was recently recognized for her hard work and dedication to the Certified Literate Community Project in the service delivery area of Dooly, Houston, Peach, and Pulaski counties.Read More