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Disclaimer:
The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material stated herein, we reserve the right to change any provision listed in the catalog, including, but not limited to, entrance requirements and admissions procedures, academic requirements for graduation and various fees and charges without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of such changes.
TCSG GUARANTEE/WARRANTY STATEMENT:
The Technical College System of Georgia guarantees employers that graduates of State Technical Colleges shall possess skills and knowledge as prescribed by State Curriculum Standards. Should any graduate employee, within two years of graduation, be deemed lacking in said skills, that student shall be retrained in any State Technical College at no charge for instructional costs to either the student or the employer.

GUARANTEE/WARRANTY
To demonstrate confidence in and commitment to quality technical education programs which are relevant, current, and responsive to the stated expectations of Georgia's businesses and industries, the State Board of Technical and Adult Education will warrant every graduate from a technical certificate of credit, diploma or associate degree in a state-governed institute according to the following stipulations:
- The warranty guarantees that the graduate has demonstrated the knowledge and skills and can perform each competency as identified in the industry-validated Standard or Program Guide, and any program graduate who is determined to lack such competence shall be retrained at no cost to the employer or graduate for tuition or instructional fees.
- A claim against the warranty may be filed by either an employer in conjunction with the graduate or a graduate if the graduate cannot perform one or more of the competencies contained in the industry-validated Standard or Program Guide, including failure to pass a State of Georgia licensing examination.
- The warranty will remain in effect for two consecutive years following the date of graduation and will be honored by any state-governed technical college which offers the same program.
To inquire or file a claim under this warranty, instructors or employers may contact the:
Vice President of Academic Affairs
912-538-3103
Mission
Southeastern Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, provides an innovative, educational environment for student learning through associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit programs; adult and continuing education; and customized training and services focused on building a well-educated, globally competitive workforce for Southeastern Georgia.
Vision
Southeastern Technical College will be recognized as an educational leader in Southeastern Georgia. The College will deliver quality, student-centered, and accessible postsecondary education and training. The College will empower students for success, cultivating innovative and economically thriving communities and enterprises.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
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 Technical College System and Technical College-administered programs, including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title I financed programs. It also encompasses the employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services. The Technical College System and Southeastern Technical College shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity.
Inquiries concerning the application of the policies and procedures above may be directed to the following individuals:
ADA/Section 504 - Equity- OCR Compliance Officer
COLLEGE COORDINATOR
Dr. Barry Dotson, Vice President
Student Affairs
Office 158A Phone: 912-538-3141
bdotson@southeasterntech.edu
Title VI - Title IX - EEOC Officer
COLLEGE COORDINATOR
Denise Powell, Vice President
Administrative Services
Office 133 Phone: 912-538-3162
dpowell@southeasterntech.edu
| CAMPUS CONTACT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GLENNVILLE | SWAINSBORO | VIDALIA | |
| ADA/504 | Helen Thomas | Cindy Phillips | Helen Thomas |
| EQUITY | Helen Thomas | Jan Brantley | Helen Thomas |
| OCR | Helen Thomas | Jan Brantley | Helen Thomas |
| EEOC | Blythe Wilcox | Jan Brantley | Blythe Wilcox |
| TITLE VI | Blythe Wilcox | Jan Brantley | Blythe Wilcox |
| TITLE IX | Blythe Wilcox | Jan Brantley | Blythe Wilcox |
Jan Brantley, Special Needs Specialist
Building 2 Office 2202 Phone: 478-289-2274
jbrantley@southeasterntech.edu
Cindy Phillips, Asst Director Career Services
Building 1 Office 1212 Phone: 478-289-2274
cphillips@southeasterntech.edu
Helen Thomas, Special Needs Specialist
Office 108 Phone: 912-538-3126
hthomas@southeasterntech.edu
Blythe Wilcox, Director of Human Resources
Office 138B Phone: 912-538-3147
bwilcox@southeasterntech.edu
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| SPRING QUARTER, 2010 | |
|---|---|
| Mar. 30 | New Student Orientation |
| Mar. 30 | Late Registration and Drop/Add |
| Mar 31 | Quarter Begins |
| Apr 29 | Deadline to Apply for Graduation |
| May 5 | Midterm |
| May 3 – 13 | Advisement for Returning Students |
| May 17 – May 27 | Advisement for New Students |
| May 31 | Holiday |
| June 10 | Quarter Ends |
| June 14 | Schedule Change and Open Registration |
| June 15 | Vidalia Spring Graduation |
| June 17 | Swainsboro Spring Graduation |
| SUMMER QUARTER, 2010 | |
|---|---|
| July 6 | New Student Orientation |
| July 6 | Late Registration and Drop/Add |
| July 7 | Quarter Begins |
| August 10 | Midterm |
| Aug 9 - 19 | Advisement for Returning Students |
| Aug 23 - Sep 2 | Advisement for New Students |
| Sep 6 | Holiday |
| Sep 16 | Quarter Ends |
| Sep 21 | Schedule Change and Open Registration |
| FALL QUARTER, 2010 | |
|---|---|
| Sept. 28 | New Student Orientation |
| Sept. 28 | Late Registration and Drop/Add |
| Sept. 29 | Quarter Begins |
| Nov. 2 | Midterm |
| Nov 1 - 11 | Advisement for Returning Students |
| Nov 15 - Dec 2 | Advisement for New Students |
| Nov 24 - 25 | Holidays |
| Dec 9 | Quarter Ends |
| Dec 14 | Schedule Change and Open Registration |
| WINTER QUARTER, 2011 | |
|---|---|
| Jan 5 | New Student Orientation |
| Jan 5 | Late Registration and Drop/Add |
| Jan 6 | Quarter Begins |
| Jan 17 | Holiday |
| Feb 10 | Midterm |
| Feb 7 - 17 | Advisement for Returning Students |
| Feb 21 - Mar 3 | Advisement for New Students |
| Mar 17 | Quarter Ends |
| Mar 22 | Schedule Change and Open Registration |
| SPRING QUARTER, 2011 | |
|---|---|
| Mar. 29 | New Student Orientation |
| Mar. 29 | Late Registration and Drop/Add |
| Mar 30 | Quarter Begins |
| Apr 29 | Deadline to Apply for Graduation |
| May 3 | Midterm |
| May 2 - 12 | Advisement for Returning Students |
| May 16 - May 26 | Advisement for New Students |
| May 30 | Holiday |
| June 8 | Quarter Ends |
| June 13 | Schedule Change and Open Registration |
| June 14 | Vidalia Spring Graduation |
| June 16 | Swainsboro Spring Graduation |
Note: Dates are tentative and subject to change.
ACADEMIC YEAR
Southeastern Tech operates on a four-quarter system, with a Summer Quarter (July-September), Fall Quarter (October-December), Winter Quarter (January-March), and Spring Quarter (April-June).
QUARTERLY SCHEDULES
A listing of the classes to be taught each quarter, including the days and times, is published prior to the beginning of each quarter. Quarterly class schedules are available online at www.southeasterntech.edu
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
It is especially important that each student note that it is his or her responsibility to be aware of the calendar and of any changes in the calendar which may occur from time to time during the year.
EMERGENCY CLOSING OF THE INSTITUTION
The President, or designee, may alter the business and class hours if conditions exist that may threaten the health, safety, or welfare of students and personnel. Should the school be forced to close due to inclement weather or other circumstances, the following radio and television stations will be contacted. Students, faculty, and staff are to listen to the radio and television stations listed for updates/decisions regarding announcement of closure: WTNL (Reidsville); WYUM (Vidalia); WTCQ (Vidalia); WVOP (Vidalia); WBBT (Lyons); WTOC (Savannah – TV Channel 11); Northland Cable (TV Channel 13); TV 46 (Cable Channel 19, Non-Cable Channel 46); WJBF-Channel 6 (Augusta); WQZY (Dublin); WMAZ-Channel 13 (Macon); WJAT & WXRS (Swainsboro); WHCG & WBMZ (Metter); WPEH (Louisville); WHKN (Millen/Statesboro).
ACCREDITATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/APPROVAL
- Southeastern Technical College is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. http://www.tcsg.edu/
- Southeastern Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Technical Certificates of Credit. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Southeastern Technical College. www.sacscoc.org. Inquiries such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Southeastern Technical College and not to the Commission’s office. Please direct all questions to: Southeastern Technical College, 3001 E. First Street, Vidalia, GA 30474, 912.538.3100, Fax 912-538-3156.
- The Practical Nursing program is approved by the Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses for the State of Georgia, 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217-3858, (478) 207-1629. http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/lpn/
- The Certified Nurse Aide program is approved by the Georgia Health Partnership, 1455 Lincoln Parkway East, Suite 750, Atlanta, Georgia 30346-2200. Phone number is 678-527-3010 or 800-414-4358.
- The Medical Assisting Diploma Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. 727/210-2350
- The Early Childhood Care and Education Paraprofessional Training program is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, Two Peachtree Street, Suite 6000, Atlanta, GA 30303, (800) 869-7775. The Early Childhood Care and Education Paraprofessional Training program is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, Two Peachtree Street, Suite 6000, Atlanta, GA 30303, (800) 869-7775. http://www.gapsc.com/
- The Child Care Center on the Swainsboro campus is certified as a Center of Distinction by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Bright from the Start Program. http://www.decal.state.ga.us/
- Southeastern Technical College is a Certified Cisco Network Academy. http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/index.html
- Southeastern Technical College is a Microsoft IT Academy. The IT Academy provides tools to train students on Microsoft technologies, help them succeed in school, and prepare them for the global economy. The program includes access to a variety of curricula and certifications, software licenses, and a range of instruction from computer basics to high-level programming and architecture. http://www.microsoft.com/education/msitacademy/default.mspx
- Emergency Medical Technician graduates are eligible to sit for the National Registry Intermediate Exam.
- Paramedic Technology program graduates are eligible to sit for the Paramedic Exam of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), Rocco V. Morando Building, 6610 Bush Blvd, P.O. Box 29233, Columbus, OH 43229, (614) 888-4484. www.nremt.org
- The Technical College System of Georgia's Cosmetology curriculum is approved by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/cosmetology/. Graduates are eligible to take the Master Cosmetologist Licensure Exam.
- The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) (www.arcst.org). Graduates are eligible to take the National Certification Exam from the National Board for Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants (NBSTSA)
CAAHEP, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-1300. www.caahep.org
ARC-ST - www.arcst.org - The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org. Graduates are eligible to take the National Registry Examination sponsored by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- The Clinical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5119, (773) 714-8880. http://www.naacls.org
- The Pharmacy Technology program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 657-3000, www.ashp.org. Graduates are eligible to take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.
- The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) - American Dental Association (ADA). The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Unites States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/accred/commission/index.asp
Graduates are eligible to take the ADA National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and the CRDTS National Dental Hygiene Examination. - In addition, Southeastern Technical College is a member of the following organizations:
- The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
- The American Association of Community Colleges
- The National Association of College and University Business Officers
- The National Council on Student Development
- The Council for Higher Education Accreditation




