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GRIFFIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Griffin Technical College Mission | Accreditations
Technical Education Guarantee | GTC Code of Ethics

Organizational Structure
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Statement of Equity | About Griffin, Georgia



GRIFFIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE MISSION AND VISION

College Mission

Griffin Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, provides technical degrees, diplomas and certificates, as well as programs in adult education, continuing education and work force training that are high quality, community centered and student focused.

College Vision

Griffin Technical College envisions itself as an exceptional, innovative, and unparalleled technical college that places students at the forefront of educational excellence.  Access to affordable postsecondary education equips students for success.  Griffin Technical College provides an educated and superior workforce that makes a positive impact on the economic development of the service delivery area and Georgia.

Approved March 12, 2008


ACCREDITATIONS

Griffin Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033 (404-679-4500) to award the associate degree.

Specific program accreditations and certifications:

Cosmetology:
Georgia State Board of Cosmetology

Practical Nursing:
Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses

Radiologic Technology:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

Automotive Technology:
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)

Respiratory Therapy:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Surgical Technology:
Accreditation Review Committee for Education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST) a part of the CAAHEP system of program accreditation

Heating and Air Conditioning:
HVAC Excellence-an affiliate of the Educational Standards Corporation (ESO)

Orthopedic Technology:
National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists (NAOT)

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TECHNICAL EDUCATION GUARANTEE

The Technical College System of Georgia offers its business partners this guarantee:

"If one of our graduates who was educated under a standard program, and his or her employer agrees that the employee is deficient in one or more competencies as defined in the standards, the technical colleges will retrain that employee at no instructional cost to the employee or employer."

This guarantee applies to any graduate of our technical colleges who is employed in the field of his or her training. It is in effect for a period of two years after graduation. To inquire or to file a claim under this warranty, call the Vice President of Academic Affairs at 770-228-7386.

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GRIFFIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE - CODE OF ETHICS

The Code of Ethics states general rules for maintaining high standards of professional service and conduct toward students and colleagues.

  • WE seek to improve the College with our ideas and actions.
  • WE treat everyone with respect and dignity regardless of his/her affiliation to the College.
  • WE communicate without misrepresentation or malice and with respect for the opinion of others.
  • WE take responsibility for our individual and collective actions.
  • WE are receptive to ideas from employees, customers, and members of the community and act upon these ideas when appropriate.
  • WE perform all of our actions honestly and unselfishly to build trust.
  • WE respect the confidentiality of privileged institutional communication.
  • WE recognize employees for their efforts in developing better educational techniques, in bettering the life of the students, and in promoting and improving the College.
  • WE recognize that students are our customers and that Griffin Tech is a student-centered College.
  • WE are responsible to the communities in which we live and work and to the world community as well.

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

PRESIDENT: Dr. Robert Arnold

  • VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: Miriam Byrd
    • ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT: Carolyn Robinson
    • PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT: Vickie Brezee
    • FINANCIAL AID DEPARTMENT: Gina Byrd
    • HUMAN RESOURCES: Christi Ellington
  • VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS: Dr. Sherry Williams
    • LIBRARY AND MEDIA SERVICES: Wendy S. Wilmoth
    • INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT: Brent Mayes  Dr. John Pope
  • VICE PRESIDENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Wayne Brown
    • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: Steve Hendrix
    • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: Janice Tarleton
    • GEORGIA FATHERHOOD: Lee Hayden
    • COMPUTER TRAINING: Steve Hendrix
  • VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS: Lynn Futral
    • ADMISSIONS & RECORDS: Karen Williams
    • STUDENT AFFAIRS: Xenia Johns
    • OFFICE MANAGER: Jessie Vickery
    • SPECIAL POPULATIONS: Cherryl Gilbert
  • VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT: Barbara Jo Cook
    • INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT: Rebecca Johnson
    • MARKETING AND JOB PLACEMENT: Anna Taylor
    • INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND RESEARCH: David P. Bunnell
    • POSTSECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES FOR H. S. STUDENTS: Carol Harpe
  • VICE PRESIDENT OF FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS: Jim Brown
    • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Rick Moerman
    • FACILITIES OPERATIONS: Kevin Huckaby
    • SECURITY: Ken Triosi

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GRIFFIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE TIMELINE

1963

Griffin-Spalding County Area Vocational Technical School Founded under Georgia Department of Education

1963

First Full-time Classes Held in Temporary Building

1963

Edwin V. Langford, Sr. Named Director

1965

First class of Practical Nursing Students Graduate

1966

First Building Completed

1969

Council on Education Accreditation Granted

1978

Addition to Building Completed

1979

John V. Hooper, Named Director

1981

Coy L. Hodges Named Director/President

1985

State Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education Formed

1987

Renamed Griffin Technical Institute/Joined Network of State Schools

1988

Department of Technical and Adult Education Formed

1990

Academic Building Addition Completed

1992

Academic Building Renovation Completed

1992

First Associate Degree Students Enrolled

1994

First Associate Degrees Granted

1995

General Education Building Completed

1995

First Committee on Colleges-Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation Visit – Provisional Accreditation Granted

1996

First Library Collection Developed

1997

Community Services Building Purchased from State Patrol

1998

COC-SACS Accreditation Finalized next visit scheduled for 2003

1998

Georgia Virtual Technical Institute Formed (now GVTC)

1999

Funding for New Technology Building Plan

2000

Renamed Griffin Technical College

2001

Jasper County Campus Completed

2002

New Technology Building Begun

2002

Coy L. Hodges Retires as President

2002

Robert Arnold Named President

2003

New Technology Building completed with new expanded library facilities, new plastics technology program, new medical electronics technology program, and expanded student services.

2003 COC-SACS Accreditation Renewed for next ten years.

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STATEMENT OF EQUITY

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all educational programs and activities including admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other Department and Technical College-administered programs.  It also encompasses the employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System of Georgia shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity.

 Title IX/Equity Coordinator:  Ms. Lynn Futral, 501 Varsity Road, Griffin, Georgia, 30223.  (770) 228-7371

 ADA/Section 504 Coordinator:  Ms. Miriam Byrd, 501 Varsity Road, Griffin, Georgia  30223.  (770) 228-7372

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