Augusta Technical College Announces President's Leadership Institute Class of 2024
Wednesday, April 10th, 2024
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. Each year the program will accept up to 20 employees. 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:
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Understanding the history and mission of two-year colleges
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Leadership & community development and engagement
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Higher education innovation and diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Institutional advocacy, advancement, and policy framing
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Best practices, trends, and opportunities in higher education
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Career advancing techniques and coaching
This year’s class will begin on April 26 at the Thompson Depot and includes college presidents and economic development professionals as guest speakers.
Congratulations to the college’s third class.
Alejandra Miles, Director, Corporate and Community Education
Anitra Bosley, PBI Project Coordinator
Ashley Dieterich, Center for Professional Excellence Coordinator
Gregory Coursey, Jr., Director, Waynesboro Site
Jason A. Dixon, Instructor, Media Production/Photographer
Jeanette "Penny" Lowe, Director, Thomson Site
Kamesha Bradham, Librarian, Thomson Site
Kaylei Martin, Coordinator for Campus Life and Recruitment
Kim Gaines, Department Head, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Kittie Clark, Compliance Coordinator
Laura Martinez, Instructor, Culinary Arts
Leah Bryant, Instructor, Environmental Horticulture
Monica L. Jones, Admissions Assistant, Thomson Site
Mylinthia Kelly, Workforce Development Coordinator
Rodithia Holloman, Department Head, Early Childhood Care/Education
Sarah Osborn, Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology/Biology
Shirnita Rucker, Instructor, Early Childhood Care/Education
Tiffany Rowe-Thomas, Instructor, Business/Business and Office Technology
Velinsie Ware, Admissions Assistant, Adult Education
Warnisha Brown, Assistant Registrar
"I look forward to engaging and learning with this year’s class. Cultivating our internal talent is a top priority for our institution, and I’m excited these employees accepted the opportunity to learn and grow through this program," stated College President Dr. Jermaine Whirl.
