Annual report 2000

Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education
Annual Report 2000
ADULT LITERACY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC LIBRARIES TECHNICAL COLLEGES

Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education
A SYSTEM OF ADULT LITERACY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC LIBRARIES, AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES

Mission
The mission of the Department of Technical and Adult Education is to contribute to the economic, ed ucational, and community development of Georgia by providing qu ality technical education , public library services, adult literacy education, continu ing education, and custom ized business and industry training.
Vision
Our vision is of a dynamic, unified system of technical education, public library services, adult education, and customized business and industry training using current technology and offering easy access to education and training for all Georgians. This system will be part of a seamless educational process in which students can efficiently transfer credits as they advance from secondary schools to technical colleges to colleges and universities and in which all Georgians can readily access information and advanced educational resources.
We envision an educational system that develops a competitive workforce and quality communities, thus assu ring Georgia's econom ic success in the global marketplace. The recognition this systemwill command throughout the state will make it the preferred educational option for that majority of adults whose career choices require qualifications beyond a high school diploma, for those companies that require customized training and retraining services, and for those seeking a lifetime of ed ucational experiences.
Strategic Directions
Educational Development-Competitive Workers and Knowledgeable Citizens Community Development/Human Services-Opportunity and Quality of Life for Communities Economic Development-Growing, High-Performance Business and Industry Efficient Operations-Effective Resource Development and Management

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Report to the Citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 State Board ofTechnical and Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Georgia Department ofTechnical and Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Administrative Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Facilities Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Adult Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Economic Development ....... . ....... . ... . .......... . .... 12 Public Libraries, Planning , Resource Development, and Technology .. 15 Technical Education . ....... . . ....... . .... . .... . . . . . ...... 21

REPORT TO THE CITIZENS

We are pl eased to offer this Ann ual Repo rt, including the final data fo r the ninetee n nineties, to the citizens of Georgia. We have worked hard to deliver results and feel th is report refl ects the contin uing accomplishments of our business units. Technical colleges have set a new enrollment record eve ry qu arter fo r more than 35 consecutive quarters-with a total of almost 235,000 enrolled this fi scal year. More and more people are enrolling in English literacy programs-a 27 percent growth this fi scal year alone fo r the Office of Adult Literacy. Economic Development Programs served Georgia with record -breaking numbers and Quick Start train ed more than 35,000 trainees in a record 279 projects. The Office of Public Libraries was transferred from th is agency to the Board of Regents for FY 200 1; while with DTAE , a number of technology ini tiatives and upgrades were added to the pub lic library services and total holdings reached more than 15.7 million.

As a result of mand ates included in Govern or Barnes' A+ Education Reform Act of 2000 ( HB 11 87), Geo rgia's techn ical schools will take on an even more sign ificant role in the future. One of the provis ions that benefits DTAE is the change of the names of Georgia's technical schools from technical institutes to technical colleges. Although the name changes began ju st after the close of Fiscal Year 2000 and continu ed for several months thereafter, the schools are referred to by the ir new names throughout this Fiscal Year 2000 Annu al Report.

Technical Institutes
Albany Techn ical Institute Altamaha Techni cal In stitute Appalac hian Technical Institu te Athens Area Techn ical Institute Atlanta Techni cal Institute Augusta Technical Institute Carroll Technical Institute Chattahoochee Technical Institute Columbu s Technical In stitute Coosa Vall ey Technical Institute DeKalb Technical Institute East Central Technical Institute Flint River Tech ni cal Institute Griffin Technical Institute Gwinnett Technical Institu te Heart of Georgia Techni cal In stitute Lanier Techni cal Institute Macon Techn ical Institute Midd le Georgia Technical Institu te Moultrie Area Technical Institute North Georgia Technical Institu te North Metro Technical Institute No rthweste rn Technical Institute Ogeechee Technical Institute Okefenokee Tech nical Institute Sandersville Regional Techni cal Institute Savan nah Technical Institute So uth Georgia Tec hni cal In stitute Southeaste rn Technical In stitute Swainsboro Technical Institute Savan nah Technical Institute Thomas Techni cal Institute West Georgia Techni cal In stitute

New Name
Albany Technical College Altamaha Technical Coll ege Appalachi an Technical College Athens Technical Co llege Atlanta Technical College Augusta Technical Coll ege West Central Techn ical Co ll ege Chattahoochee Technical College Co lumbus Technical Co ll ege Coosa Valley Technical Co llege DeKalb Techni cal College East Central Techni cal College Flint River Technical College Griffin Technical College Gwin nett Technical College Heart of Georgia Technical Co llege Lanier Technical Co llege Central Georgia Techn ical College Midd le Georgia Technical College Moultri e Technical Co llege North Georgia Technical College North Metro Technical College Northwestern Technical Co ll ege Ogeechee Technical Co llege Okefeno kee Technical College Sande rsvill e Techni cal Co llege Savannah Technical College South Georgia Tec hni cal Coll ege Southeastern Technical Co llege Swainsboro Technical Col lege Savannah Tech ni cal Coll ege Southwest Georgia Tec hni cal Co ll ege West Geo rgia Technical College

It continu es to be a great privilege to serve Georgia as we work together with all the employees of this agency, its state and local board members, legislators, other agencies, and Georgia's businesses to fulfill our mission and prepare peop le fo r work and careers.

Daniel B. Rather Chairman, State Board
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Ken neth H. Breeden Commi'Jsioner

STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION

Th e State Board of Technical and Adult Education establishes stand ards , regulations, and policies for th e operation of the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education , postsecondary technical institutes, public libraries, and adult literacy edu cation programs.

The Board promotes th e economic well-being of Georgia citizens by ensuring high quality training and upgrade training, and serves as a full partner in the expansion of Georgia's economic base.

Gwendolyn P. Goodman 1st Congressional District
William S. Harris Sr. 2nd Congressional District
Jean M. Hartin 3rd Congressional District
George L. (Roy) Bowen ID- Vice Chair 4th Congressional District
Robert L. Silverman 5th Congressional District
Warren (Rhubarb) Jones 6th Congressional District
To be appointed 7th Congressional District
William T. Wiley 8th Congressional District

James C. Harrington Jr. 9th Congressional District
Eugene (Gene) Hunt 10th Congressional District
Harold R. Reynolds 11th Congressional District
Charles A. Harris Don Pope Daniel B. Rather-Chair Jimmy Tallent Ben J. Tarbutton Jr. Members at Large
Kenneth H. Breeden Commi ss ion er
Helen W. Mathis Executive Secretary

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION

Kenneth H. Breeden Co mmi ss ion er
Helen W. Mathis Executive Assistant to the Commissioner
Charles R. Beall Assistant Commissioner, Technical Education
Jean DeVard-Kemp Assistant Commissioner, Adult Literacy Programs
Norm Moye Assistant Commissioner, External Affairs

Jackie Rohosky Assistant Commissioner, Economic Development Programs
Roger Slater Assistant Commissioner, Public Libraries, Planning, and Tec hnology
Stephanie Wright Assistant Commissioner, Administrative Services

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Office of Administrative Services assists program divisions, technical colleges, and public libraries by allocating resources and providing the following services: technology support, personnel , accounting, procurement, support of the tech nical colleges' administrative and fin ancial systems, and budget management.

Funds Available
State Federal Other Sources
Lottery Proceeds
Total Funds Available

FY 99 $271,137,245
41,919,3 19 77 ,398, 941 13,487,213
$403,942,718

FYOO $2 63 ,416,803
53,084,260 84,041 ,267 29 ,607,972
$430,150,302

Funds Expended Institutional Programs
Technical Institutes College Vocational Programs Capital Outlay (Does not include bond fund s)
Quick Start Public Libraries Ad ult Literacy Programs
JTPA Grants
Year 2000 Program

FY 99 $273,808,7 14
4,482 ,16 5 13,72 1,2 13 11 ,011 ,706 30,275 ,426 23,902,678 4,93 1,438 28,538,339

Total

$390,671,679

FYOO $3 18,2 47,752
4,222,352 1,7 62,500 11 ,747,047 32,178,404 26,085,896 5,264 ,028 15,301 ,417
$414,809,396

Central Office Operations
Perso nal Services Operating Expe nses
Contract Services and Fees
Total
Total Funds Expended

FY 99 $7,365 ,43 1 4,738,088 1,167 ,5 20
$13,271,039
$403,942,718

FYOO $8,306,226 5,442, 168 1,592,5 12
$15,340,906
$430,150,302

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Facilities Management oversees the maintenance, repair, and renovation of existing buildings for technical colleges and institutes. The division also is responsible for new building construction, property acqu isition, and leases.

Projects Completing Construction
Technical CoUege
Albany Technical College Augusta Technical College Heart of Georgia Technical College Ogeechee Technical College

Project
Early County Campus Burke County Campus Eastman Aerospace Building, Phase 2 Classroom Building

Completion Date
9/20/99 6/15/00 6/8/00 8/24/99

Capital Funding
Technical CoUege
Albany Tec hni cal College Albany Technical College Altamaha Technical College Atlanta Tec hnical College Augusta Technical College Augusta Technical College Central Georgia Tec hnical College East Central Technical College Griffin Technical College Moultrie Technical College Northwestern Technical College Savannah Technical College Savannah Technical College

Project
Computer Technology Building Randolph County Center Jeff Davis County Center Multipurpose Building Classroom/Student Services Building Columbia County Center HR/IT Building Telfair County Center Jasper County Center Campus Expansion Catoosa County Center Occupational Technology Building Liberty County Campus

Funding
$ 7,418,258 300,000 750,000
7,044,220 9,015,312
300,000 9,353 ,555
300,000 300,000 16,942,1 34 300,000 8,965,680 5,026,480

Planning and Predesign Funding
Technical CoUege
Coosa Valley Technical College Moultrie Technical College Sandersville Techni cal College

Project
Allied Health Bui lding Allied Health Building Tiftarea campus Jefferson County Center

Funding
$ 250,000 300,000 90 ,000

Repair and Renovation Funding
Technical CoUege
Altamaha Technical College Sandersville Technical College Southeastern Technical College South Georgia Technical College All Technical Colleges

Project
Renovation to Technology Center Hancock County Center Renovation of Economic Development Center Renovation of Geeslin, Hicks, and Haynes Halls Minor Repairs and Maintenance

Repair and Renovation Funding for Public Libraries

Library

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Public Libraries

50% Match for Repairs and Renovations

Funding
$ 250,000 692,500
2,857,880 3,802,120
330,000
Funding
$ 2,875,000

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Property Acquisition Funding
Technical CoUege Athens Techni cal College Columbus Technical College Savannah Technical College Southwest Georgia Technical College Valdosta Tec hnical College
Equipment and Furnishings Funding
Technical CoUege All Technical Colleges All Technical Coll eges Altamaha Technical Coll ege Atlanta Techn ical College Chattahoochee Technical College East Central Technical College Georgia Virtual Technical College Lanier Tec hnical College North Georgia Techni cal College Sandersville Technical College Savann ah Technical College Savannah Technical Coll ege South Georgia Technical Coll ege All Technical Colleges

Project Property Acquisition Property Acquisition Property Acquisition Property Acquisition Property Acquisition
Project Miscellaneous Equipment Replace Obsol ete Equipment Jeff Davis Coun ty Center Ph ase 2 Renovations East Cobb County Center Turner County Center Equipment Surgical Tech Lab Rubye Franklin Building Hancock County Center Classroom Building Business Edu cation Bui lding Industrial Technology Center New& Expanding Programs

Funding $ 800,000
1,000 ,000 500,000 297 ,5 00 800,000
Funding $ 35,000
12,5 00 ,000 900,000 420 ,000
2,140,816 250,000 552,000 61,405 850,000 250,000
1,060 ,8 45 242,61 3
2,773 ,427 271 ,940

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ADULT LITERACY

Through 37 Service Delivery Areas (S DAs), the Office of Adult Lite racy promotes and provides adult literacy programs in all of Georgia's 159 coun ties. OAL administers, monitors, and evaluates local programs; coordinates providers and advisory councils; and facilitates collaboration among local and state organizations to improve adult literacy efforts.

Enrollment in Adult Literacy Programs State Governed Technical Colleges With Literacy Programs
Albany Technical College Altamaha Technical College Appalac hi an Technical College Athens Area Technical College Augusta Technical College Coosa Valley Technical College DeKalb Technical College East Central Tec hnical Coll ege Flint River Technical Co llege Griffin Technical College Heart of Georgia Technical College Lanier Technical College Middle Georgia Technical College Moultrie Area Technical College North Georgia Technical College North Metro Technical College Northwestern Technical College Ogeechee Technical College Okefenokee Technical College Sandersville Technical College South Georgia Technical College Southeastern Technical College Southwest Georgia Technical College Swainsboro Technical College Valdosta Technical College West Central Technical Co ll ege West Georgia Technical College

FY99 1,343 860 1,954 4,560 2,350 2, 183 14,745 1,242 949 2,036 1,353 2,996 1,657 1,77 1 1,5 76 1,537 1,370 848 1,076 636 1,453 609 1,468 632 1,654 2,593 875

FY 00 1,424 1,087 1,978 4,771 2,5 16 2,256 17,986 1,060 688 4,385 1,208 4,150 1,653 1,369 1,88 1 1,728 1,439 723 1,674 471 1,333 822 1,227 786 1,683 1,697 816

Public School Systems With Literacy Programs Atlanta City School System Bibb County School System Clayton Coun ty School System Cobb County Public School System Decatur County School System Glynn County School System Muscogee County School System Savannah/Chatham County Board of Education In stitutionali ze d

5,846 3,259 1,627 4,699
808 1,208 3,59 1 2,699 11 ,576

8,398 3,259 1,382 5,565
667 848 3, 195 2,247 11 ,042

Locally Governed Technical Colleges With Literacy Programs Gwinnett Technical College

6,021

5,972

Colleges With Literacy Programs Dalton State College Ad ditional Literacy Program Providers

2,143

2,524

705

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100,508

107,980

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English Literacy Programs The largest growth in adult literacy enrollment was in the English Literacy Programs, wh ich showed a 27 percent increase from FY 99.

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30,28 1 23,860 22,812 21,436 17,900 16,335

Percent Increase
26.9 1% 4.59% 6.42% 19.75% 9.58%

General Educational Development Testing Services The General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program is sponsored by DTAE in co njunction with the American Co un cil on Education (ACE), a private, nonprofit association of colleges, universities, and ed ucation-related organizations. ACE is the regulatory arm between DTAE and 55 testing sites statewi de.
The Office of Adult Literacy provides GED Examiner Training Certifi cation workshops, inspects and ce rtifies testing ce nter locations, conducts on-site program monitoring, and provides technical assistance to local testing-center staff members.
During calend ar year 1999, the GED test was admini stered to 33,390 examin ees; 19,402 examin ees were awarded GED diplomas. More than 13,508 exam in ees took th e exam to qualify for further education; 6,462 took the exam for employment purposes; the remainder took the exam for personal reasons.

Credentials Issued by Age Group in 1999* (Total number issued: 19,402)
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1,909 3,847 2, 733 4,484 1,982 1,22 1
862 957 386 88

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Percent 4.8% 9.8% 19.8% 14.1 % 23.1 % 10. 2% 6.3% 4.4% 4.9% 2.0% 0.5%

GED Participant Status Calendar Year 1999

STATUS 1999 Diplomas Issued Examinees Tested

19,402 33,390

Full-Time Literacy Teachers Georgia co ntinu es to be on th e cutting edge nationally by providing full-time literacy teachers in each of the state's 159 counties. Local accessibility of the program has enab led the hours of literacy instruction to expand, and literacy services and student enrollment to increase.

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Adult Literacy/TANF Program The Departm ent of Tec hnical and Adult Educati on's Office of Adult Literacy and the Department of Human Resources' Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) have entered into a collaborative agreement, providing adult literacy services for up to 9,157 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TAN F) participants without a high school diploma.
Since the program began in March 1999, 5,943 participants have received adult literacy services. As of June 30, 2000, 542 TANF participants have earned the GED diploma.
2000 AMBASSADORS FOR LITERACY
Si lting (left lo right): Lydia Burgos, Beatrice Beasley, Kimberly Dawn Brown Standing ( lef t to right}' Lawrence Stal/worth, Edward Mejia, Anna Maria An drade, Carol Sue Bullard
EAGLE Awards Program For seven consecutive years, the Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE ) Awards program has recog nized outstanding students enrolled in adult literacy classes. Local teachers in public, private, and volunteer agencies nominate stud ents in seve n categories of literacy. These stud ents comp ete at local, service delivery area, consortium, and state levels. For on e year, th e seve n state-l eve l winn ers se rve as "Ambassadors for Literacy" in their local communities and throughout the state. Ambassadors are then eligible for membership in the Ambassadors' Circle. Circle members promote life long learning, serve as motivators to those in need of lite racy services, and plan community and statewide literacy activities.
Certified Literate Community Program The Certified Literate Community Program (CLCP) promotes literacy in Georgia by involving entire communities. Of the 43 communities that have achieved Participant status, one has attained Certified Lite rate Community status. In April 2000, Columbus/Muscogee County became the first to achieve the designation Certified Literate Co mmunity. Approximately 20 other communities are in variou s stages of organi zing. The

CLCP is a business-education-government partnershi p resul ting in improved literacy levels of children, famili es, and workers in communities. It addresses adult literacy funding and the need to recruit more adult students.
Road signs featuring the "Reading - Key to the Future" logo identify a community as a Participating Certified Literate Community.
Workplace-Learning Program Numerous organizations and companies help employees improve basic skills (e.g., reading, writing, and language) through workplace program services. To recognize these efforts, the Governor's Awards for Achievement in Workpl ace Learning were initiated in 1992.
The Gold Award identifies organizations that have implemented workplace learning programs. The Platinum Award recognizes organi zations where 85 percent or more of the employees have achieved at least at a minimum of an eighth grade skill level in reading comprehension , language arts, and/or mathematics. Thro ughout the last eight calendar years, 437 Gold Awards and 179 Platinum Awards have been presented to companies with work place learning programs.
The Georgia Tax Credit fo r Adult Basic Education Skills allows businesses to benefit by providing or sponsoring basic skills education to employees.
Staff Development Georgia's training and staff development programprovides adult literacy practitioners and supporte rs a vari ety of learning opportunities. Training session s are offered through teleconfere nces, mentor and one-on-one settings, computer laboratories, meetings, and videoconferencing. Georgia's Staff and Volunteer Enhancement (SAVE) Center in Warner Robins houses th e majority of these training activities.
For Managerial Staff In FY 00 Adult Literacy Directors sharpened their management skills and were updated on program services. Training topics included requirements of the new National Reporting System (NRS) , as well as accommodating learning disabilities, accountability, reporting, and program compliance.

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For Instructional Staff and Volunteers
English Literacy Program teachers received quarterly training on basic assessment procedures, instructional activities, and the new NRS req uirements. In FY 00 a development program for vo lunteers, VOLITZ, was launched to expand recru itment, retention, and recognition of volunteers. About half of the Servi ce Delivery Areas sponsored volunteer participants.
1999 Teachers' Academy
The Teachers' Academy, an annual professional development activity for Georgia's adult literacy teachers, addresses trends in adult education. More than 150 teachers attended the fifth Academy in 1999, wh ich focused on a national training program fo r work ing with adults with learning disabilities.
For Administrators
Thirty-seven adult literacy directors attended quarterly sessions designed to enhance management skills and increase local program effective ness. Topi cs included data gathering and reporting, accommodating students with disabilities, preparing fo r GED in the new millennium, and establishing meaningful coll aborations that support adult literacy.
In addition, training sessions were offered to new and experienced GED Examiners, new Adult Literacy Directors, and other staff members. A number of committee meetings and task force sessions also were held on such subj ects as assessment and evaluation, health literacy, and the developing GED automated system, PASSPORT.
For Support Staff
Adu lt literacy support staff members are provided opportunities to enhance their skill s at local and regional staff development activities. In FY 00, three sessions were held recapping goals set from the previous year, while sharing successful admin istrative strategies used in field operations. The Administrative Professional's Staff Developement session held in April 2000 was

the highlight of the year. The session entitled "Attitude That Gives You Altitude" set the stage for the next fiscal year and the leadership rol e that support staff play in adul t literacy operati ons.
Georgia's Annual Adult Literacy Celebration
DTAE Commissioner Kenneth H. Breeden and Assistant Comm issioner Jean DeVard-Kemp led one of the largest statewide staff development programs in the nation. "Adu lt Literacy fo r the New Millennium: Georgia's Continuing Commitment" was the theme of the three-day event. The conference was conve ned by Carl E. Swearingen, senior vice presid ent, corporate compliance and corporate secretary, BellSouth Corporation.
Featured guests at thisyear's luncheon included Dr. Carm en Tafolla, intern ationally known writer and educational consu ltant, who spoke about ethnic and intercultural dimensions in education and community settings. Joan Auchter, GED Testing Service Executive Director, and Frederick Edwards, Director of Partn er Outreach, provided an update on the new GED 2002 Series. Rhubarb Jones, member of the State Board of Technical and Ad ult Education and nationally known radio person ality, hosted the promotional rally proclaiming the message that "Georgia's GED Programs Work !" The awards luncheon honored eight GED grad uates fo r their ac hi evements .
Georgia's Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor anchored the celebration's closing Workplace Literacy Awards Luncheon by saluting the accomplishments of adult and technical education, paying tribute to DTAE's co ntribution to the state's growing economy, and challenging conference attendees to co ntinu e their commitment to ad ult literacy. Assisted by chair of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education Daniel B. Rather, the lieutenant governor presented 109 Gold and Platinum awards to organizations that sponsored and sustained workplace literacy programs.

Georgia Council on Adult Literacy
The role of the Georgia Counci l on Adult Literacy (GCAL) is to advise, assist, and serve as an advocate for the work and operations of the Office of Adult Literacy. The Council is a governor-appointed committee that may sponsor and coordinate specific programs to help meet the mandates set forth under Georgia Statute [ 20-4- 11 (4)]:
"... to assist the State Board of Technical and Adult Education in developing goals, objectives, policies, methods, and standards for the delivery of adult literacy programs."
Terry Lawler- Chair Georgians for Better Transportation
Beauty P. Baldwin Buford City Schools (Retired)
George L. (Roy) Bowen ill Georgia Textile Manufacturing Association
Matt Gignilliat Savannah Electric & Power Company
The Honorable Emma R. Gresham Mayor, City of Keysville
Charlie Hicks Georgia Association of Educators
Carol R. King Harambee Child Development Council (Retired)
Barbara Loar DeKalb County Public Library System (Retired)
Clara B. Roberts Warren County School System (Retired)
Reverend Kenneth L. Samuel Victory Baptist Church
Betty B. Williford Elberton Adult Literacy Program
Alfred S. Yin Intern ational Connection
Jean DeVard-Kemp Georgia Departm ent of Technical and Adult Education

Interagency Council on Adult Literacy
The lnteragency Cou ncil on Adult Literacy facilitates leadership and cooperation among governm ent agencies for the purpose of increasing, improving, and coordinating adult literacy efforts throughout Georgi a. A working committee comprised of designees appointed by department heads from state agencies assists in identifyi ng specific population groups in need of literacy services and is responsible for developing strategies, ideas, and suggestions for review by interagency council members. Members include representatives from technical and ad ult education, human resources, juvenile justice, higher ed ucation, primary and secondary education, labor, public telecommunications, and corrections.
Kenneth H. Breeden Commissioner, Departm ent of Technical and Adult Education
Audrey W. Horne Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Orlando Martinez Commissioner, Department of Juvenile Justice
Stephen R. Portch Chance llor, Board of Regents
Linda C. Schrenko State Superintendent, Department of Education
Michael Thurmond Commissioner, Department of Labor
James Lyle Executive Director, Georgia Public Broadcasting
Jim Wetherington Commissioner, Departm ent of Corrections

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Office of Econom ic Development Programs includes Georgia's economic development incentive training program, Quick Start, as well as other programs delivered through the Office of Economic Development Programs at each techn ical co llege. Continuing education, admin istration of Georgia's retraining tax credit, the Certifi ed Economic Developer Trainer (CEDT) program, and new program incubation also are responsibilities of Economic Development Programs.
Serving Georgia's new, expanding, and existing industries by delivering the highest quality training as well as developing programs that build a ski lled workforce is the major focus of Economic Development Programs.
Quick Start Quick Start completed 279 projects last year. The number of trainees-a record 35,6 13 people-is a 4.8 percent increase from FY 99.

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In the four years that Georgia techn ical coll eges have offered

workforce development certification programs, the agency has

made important contributions to the futu re of Georgia's manu-

factur ing, service, and construction industry sectors.

Certified Manufacturing Specialist-CMS Certified Customer Service Specialist-CCSS Certified Construction Worker- CCW

By raising the bar for manufac turing, service, and construction industry employees and helping compan ies succeed, these programs directly address the requirements of today's hightech, high-perform ance work culture. Some bu sinesses offer premiums if workers become certifi ed, while others promise interviews to prospective employees who hold the ce rtifications.

The CCSS program has ce rtifi ed 3,252 people, with 1,278 being certified in FY00. In FY 00, the CMS program certified 598 people, for a total of 3,441 certified people. Both the CMS and CCSS programs have been used in high schools throughout Georgia. In FY 00, 119 high school stud ents received CMS ce rtification . To date, 195 high school students in Georgia have received CMS certification. The CCSS program has reached a total of 398 high school students, with 252 students receivi ng certification in FY 00. CMS Academies are located in Columbus, Savannah, and Americus. CCW programs have certified 266 people, with 215 be ing certifi ed in FY 00.

SEIWI CE INDUSrRY ACADEM Y

The Service Industry Academy- a uniqu e collaboration among businesses, communities, and DTAEnow has facilities in Columbus, Savannah, Atlanta, Rome, and Augusta. More and more companies are requiring existing employees to

complete the program, and some tie graduation from SIA to internal promotion.

With th e supp ort of the participating business partn ers, a curri culum designed to teach basic and advanced skills in customer relations, and an innovative plan that combines wo rkforce training and high-schoo l students, the SIA has become a vital link in the expansion of Georgia's trained labo r pool. It helps attract new businesses to the state.
Certified Economic Developer Trainer (CEDT) One CEDT class began in FY 00 , with 21 registered in the program. The 18-month course strengthens the infrastru cture for delivery of consistent and high quality training services through Georgia's system of technical colleges.

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Quick Start Industry Services Advisory Committee
Frederick Blumer Blumer Intern ational, P.C.
Ken Boyd NACOM Corporation
Peggy Chapman Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce
Dennis Chastain Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Elyse Cochran Cumming- Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
Sam Cook Georgia Departm ent of Labor
Thomas Croteau Georgia Departm ent of Indu stry, Trade & Tourism
Tim Martin Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission
Billy Edenfield Middle Georgia Technical College
Lonnie Edenfield Steph ens County Development Authori ty
Jim Ewing Georgia Department of Industry, Trade & Tourism
Tim Forse Cooper Lighting
Joe Freund Georgia Departm ent of Labor
John Gilman Sr. Atl anta Chamber of Commerce

Kim Goff Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Al Hodge Greater Rom e Chamber of Commerce
Gary Jones Greater Co lumbus Chamber of Commerce
Stan Kedzierzawski GNB Technologies
Ted Lawrence BellSouth
Jim Lenahan Leo A Daly
Deborah Lohnes Georgia Department of Industry, Trade & Touri sm
Mike Lott- Chair Bank of Am eri ca
John Malone Georgia Power Company
Phillip Overton Brunswi ck & Glynn County Development Au thori ty
Rosalynne Price Cox Enterpri ses, Inc.
Kevin Shea Metro Augusta Ch amber of Comm erce
Robin Spratlin Georgia Power Company
Saralyn Stafford
Douglas Coffee Chamber & Development Authority

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PUBLIC LIBRARIES, PLANNING, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY

The Office of Public Libraries, Planning, Resource Development, and Technology sup ports Georgia's 367 public libraries, strategic planni ng, resource development, and technology applications for all units of DTAE.
PUBLIC LIBRARIES The APlus Education Reform Act of 2000 , a bill for comprehensive reform of the educational delivery services in Georgia, was signed by Gov. Barnes on April 25, 2000. Aprovision of this bill, effective July 1, 2000, provided for the transfer of the Office of Public Libraries from DTAE to the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents. Georgia Public Libraries and the Office of Public Library Services were transferred to DTAE from the Georgia Department of Education in 1996. Upon receipt, DTAE assessed the public libraries and deve loped a new patron-focused strategic vision and plan. As a result, many public library improvements have evolved. Some of the more significant accomplishments include implementing the first phase of the statewide library card and automated circulation system, installing more than 4,000 computers in public libraries, and automating the annual reporting system for public librari es.
Georgia's 367 public library facilities and 33 bookmobiles are divided into 57 county and regional library systems. Of Georgia's 159 counties, 158 have public library facilities, with total holdings of more than 15.7 million items.
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Expanded Access to Online Information Services Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO) became pasword-accessible to all publ ic library patrons, allowing th em access to all of the GALILEO databases from home computers and other remote locations. Currently, 157 counties have received state funding for PeachNet co nn ections, enabling public libraries to offer access to the Inte rnet as well as to more than 130 databases thro ugh GALILEO.

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State-Of-The-Art Library Training DTAE's public library services provides continuing education for all libraries that participate in the Georgia Online Database (GOLD) . Training is conducted throughout the state and at DTAE headquarters. Additionally, the office's mobile computer traini ng lab, consisting of 15 student laptop computers, an instructor's computer, and a computer projector, enabl es libraries to have on-site training at red uced costs and time. Training workshops are offered on such topics as bas ic library reference principles, computer ap plications, resource sharing, and programming for ch ildren and youth. Participants included perso nnel from public libraries, technical institute libraries, K-12 libraries, and college and university libraries.
In FY 00, Workshops on Demand were added to the traini ng program. This service provides training, as req uested, at the local li brary. The fl exibility in planning for staff continuing education is greatly improved with this process and makes training mu ch more accessible and affo rd ab le for local libraries. Classes were taught on 64 different topics with 3,507 participants dur ing FY 00.

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E-Rate Telecommunications Discounts The Office of Public Library Services has sought and received eligibility for telecommunications discounts through the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Fund sin ce the beginning of the program. The Telecommuni cations Act of 1996 provided for a federal excise tax on telephone servi ce throughout the United States. The revenu e from this assessment was designated to assist public and school libraries provide access to Internet resources. These fund s (often referred to as "e-rate discoun ts") are being used for Georgia's public libraries for the upgrade and installation telecommunications infrastructure for public library facilities throughout the state. OPLS has more than 300 sites connected via a T-1 speed frame-relay network. Since the E-Rate Program began, OPLS has received $6,794,708 from this source to support and improve Internet access for Georgia's public libraries.
Library Resource Sharing and Inter-Type Library Activities GOLD, Georgia's onl ine interlibrary lend ing system, is a contributing partner in the On line Computer Library Center (OCLC), the largest bibliograp hic database in the world. This lending service gives Georgians access to information worldwide. During FY 00, GOLD maintained 13,11 8,694 records and had 132,282 total transactions (69,794 loans and 62,488 borrows) .
Georgia HomePLACE Project DTAE and the Georgia Department of Archives and History collaborated to make Georgia's genealogical and local history records available to the citizens of Georgia. Materials located in the state archives in Atlanta and in public libraries throughout the state will be made accessible via th e Intern et at the Georgia HomePLACE (Providing Library and Archives Collections Electronically) site. Accessible resources will include marriage records, maps, photographs, newspapers, and others. Additional partners in the project are Georgia local government offi cials, the Genealogical Society of Utah, and the University System of Georgia's GALILEO.
Children, Parents, and Family Literacy The 2000 Vacation Reading Program, "Open ABook .. Jump In! ," bro ught more th an 330 children's librarians to th e vacationreading program workshop in Maco n, Ga. Peter Loose, a nationally recognized Georgia arti st, created the program's artwork , wh ich included a whimsical frog jumping into a book. The program featured breakout sessions, vendors, and outstanding keynote speakers, including artist Peter Loose and William Isler, president of Family Communications, the parent company of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood . More than 200,000 children partic-

ipated in the 2000 Vacation Reading Program. Statewide promotional vid eos for the Vacation Read ing Program are produced annually and are used locally by library systems to promote the program on cable television and in schools. The Vacation Read ing Program Web site was first introduced in FY 99 and is updated with each new Vacation Reading Program year. Ch ildren's staff will continue to refresh and enhance their skills with continuing training opportun ities. Workshops in 1999-2000 include collection development, desktop publishing, and family literacy.
Library for t he Blind and Physically Handicapped Library services for Georgia's blind and physically di sabled residents are provided through 13 sub-regional librari es operated by public library systems and the regional library in Atlanta. READS II , a Y2K-compliant automation system, was installed at the regional library as part of a national test. Both software and hardware were upgraded in this move. The Web-based system automates much of the selection and fu lfillment services for talking books and Braille materials.
LSCA Title II Grants In December 1999, four public lib rary syste ms were awarded approximately $1.2 milion in Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) funds for building and renovation.
Resource Development In addition to assisting several public library systems with strategic pl anning, the Office of Pub lic Library Services provided training for development officers in public libraries and participated in several capital campaigns. OPLS produced "Georgia Public Libraries: Connecting You to the World ," a promotional video that highlights public libraries as communi ty learning centers and cornerstones of economic development. The video and first brochure were completed in FY 00, and are being used by public librarysystems throughout the state to raise awareness of public library services and needs.
Gates Library I nitiative DTAE was approved for the Gates Library Initi ative, a grant program designed to place computer technology and software in public library facilities serving people in poverty stricken areas. Individual public library systems and facilities in areas with poverty rates of 10 percent or higher are eligible for hardware, software, and peripherals. Grants were awarded in April 2000, and installation of equipment and software will begin in July 2000.

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PINES - Public Information

Standards for Georgia Public Libraries

Network for Electronic Services

In FY 98, the Plann ing and Evaluation Committee of public

The idea of a statewide public library card has been discussed

library directors began work ing on a standards document

for several years. The PINES proj ect, which was initially

for Georgia's public libraries. The criteria included in the

launched to overcome Y2K issues, will go a long way toward

document established recommended levels of input for local

making this possible, bringing a state-of-the-art automation

library facilities and suggested levels of output. In February

system to more than on e-fourth of all Georgia libraries. All 26

2000, the public library directors unanimously adopted the

of the participating library systems (98 buildings) are now "live"

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is now fully operational, offering support to the PI NES librari es. Du e to the huge success of this project, other public library

Year 2000 Compliance In preparation for the year 2000 (Y2K) , the Office of Public

systems have expressed interest in joining the PINES group.

Library Services replaced more than 2,400 Y2K non-comp liant

desktop computers, laptop computers, and network serve rs in

SAMSON Accounting System

Georgia public libraries. Additionally, process control devices

Development and implementation of SAMSON (Statewide

in local library hardware and fixtures also were checked and

Accounting Management System Onl ine Network) was necessary

upgraded as needed. Th anks in a large part to the hard work

to replace the existing accounting system, which was not Y2K

of the Y2K proj ect staff at DTAE, no technology-related

compliant. All necessary hard ware was purchased and in stall ed

problems were reported in libraries as of January 1, 2000.

early in FY 00, with fu ll implementation beginning April 2000.

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PLANNING Strategic Planning
Strategic Focus FY 01 includes an annu al plan for goals and focuses on four major strategic directions:
Educational Development- Competitive work ers and knowledgeable citize ns
Communi ty Deve lopment/Human Services - Opportunity and quali ty of life for co mmuni ties
Economic Development - Growing, high-perform ance business and industry
Efficient Operations - Effective resource development and manage ment
Information Technology Planning
The information technology plan provides an analysis of six maj or technology projects. Th ese projects will contribute to commun ity-based education, workforce, and econom ic development by providing in fo rm ation technology culture and infrastru cture; shared, integrated info rmation systems; and standard ized operating environ ments needed to support DTAE and State Strategic Plans for Inform ation Technology. Th e projects include:
Connectivity and computer and Intern et li teracy Staff and industry certi fication information technology
( IT) program s Expansion of the Georgia Virtual Techni cal Coll ege
(GVTC) Development of a statewid e library card system Data warehou se systems Statewide tec hnology support for technical coll eges
and public libraries
Year 2000 Planning
DTAE success fully met the Year 2000 challenge by obtain ing funding and dep loyi ng more than $45 million of technology and tec hn ica l support to replace or upgrad e equ ipm ent and so ftware in the 33 technical schools and 37 1 public li braries. As part of th is effort, more than 17,000 new desktop PCs, 485 laptops, and 490 servers were placed in the technical institutes and public li brari es. All facili ties and instructional equ ipment were ensured to be Y2K com pliant.

DTAE Initiatives Process
Through the DTAE ini tiatives process, innovations evo lve from research and development pi lots to statewid e initiatives that establish DTAE's core se rvices/standard prod ucts and business practices. For four years, the three-step initiatives process has proven to be effective as new objectives are met and continu ous improvement and progress are assured. The initiatives identifi ed for FY 01 are:
Georgia Virtu al Technical College Web-based Instru ction Certified Training
Certified Manufacturing Specialist (CMS) Certifi ed Custo mer Service Specialist (CCSS) Ce rtifi ed Co nstru ction Worker (CCW) High School/fechnical College Col laboratives Certified Literate Community Program Human Resources Development Outso urcing Industry Certifi cation in Information Technology (M icrosoft, Sun Microsystems, Novell, A+ , Cisco)
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Networking and Training
Local resou rce deve lop ment efforts have been strengthened by completion of two years of certifi ed training in no nprofit management fo r advancement officers. Thi syear, The Advancement Executive Network (TAEN) and the Resource Developme nt Office award ed certificates in nonprofit management to 15 advance ment officers upon compl etion of the Nonprofit Certifi ed Management course. Certifi cates were award ed to advancement officers who co mpleted training at the basic or advanced level of nonprofit management.
Technical Institute Foundation Trustee Association
DTAE , in collaboration with technical institute presidents and foundation boards, established the Techn ical Institute Found ation Trustee Association (T IFTA) in 1998. The first TIFTA conference was in August 1999. More than 120 tru stees and institute personnel attended the co nference. The purpose of TIFTA is to work collectively to provide trustees from across the state access to opportunities for quali ty training networking, fund raising, and advocacy on behalf of their institutions. Th irty-one foundation boards currently are members of Tl FTA.
Consulting Services
The DTAE Resource Development office provides free co nsulting services to technical co lleges and public libraries. Se rvices include foundation board development, major campaign plans, commun ity aware ness, executive leadership, and promotional brochures and materi als.

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Local Matching Grant Program
In July 1999, techn ical co lleges became eligibl e to app ly for a grant of state matching fund s from DTAE. Each one could submit a proposal for up to $100,000 for th e purchase of equipment for instructional program s, provid ed th ey could raise an equ al amount in doll ars or in kind equipment from the private sector. The matching grant program's focus is to encourage technical institutes to engage business and industry in partnerships and to ultimately so lve the on-going chall enge of obsolete equipment in technical edu cation programs. This first-time matching grant program was an enormous success and res ul ted in the all ocation of nearly $3 .3 million in state fund s for programs across the state.
TECHNOLOGY
The Offi ce of In fo rm ation Technology supports the effective and efficient use of technology in all DTAE units. New technology is continu ously evaluated, tested, and impl emented. Noteworthy accom plishments last year include:
Implementation of the DTAE Knowledge Management System. Vari ous data-center reports were "Web enabled" to provide Web accessibility for agency decision makers.
Continuation of BANNER upgrades, training and module implementation. BANNER is DTAE's student information system. This syste m req uires period ic upgrades resulting in th e need for updated training. DTAE's goal is for all technical coll eges to use the same Banner version and modul es, creating a streamlined reporting stru cture and improved syste m support.
Implementation of stronger network security. As attacks on in formation systems grow, it is necessary to increase network security. To this encl , firewalls and vari ous other so ftware packages designed to monitor network traffi c have bee n installed. An add ed result of th ese measures is that network reso urces are being used more effi ciently.
Expanded engineering support to schools. One of th e challenges facing technical co lleges is the shortage of avail abl e technical personnel for support and plann ing. To assist in th is area, central office support provides help with network planning and advanced trouble reso lution.

Staff Technology Training
Software ce rtification training is provided for all staff and advanced certifi ed training is provided for technology speciali sts. Thi s training includes Microsoft Office Professional Suite, PeopleSo ft accounting and human resource systems, the technical institutes' BANNER student inform ation system, the public librari es' SAMSON ad mini strative/accounting syste m, and other industry-certified training.
Standardizations in Technology
Th e implementation of Year 2000 comp li ant technology allowed DTAE to stand ardize hardware and so ftware app li cations. In addition, to support effective communication among DTAE's technical coll eges, public library, and adu lt li teracy sites, a uniform electronic messaging system is being estab li shed. The specifi c needs of the age ncy, along with cost, perform ance, reliabili ty, training, and the future direction of techno logy, we re analyzed .
Online Information Service
Public library users have access to more than 130 information databases through GALILEO, a statewid e electronic information netwo rk that has made expens ive electro ni c databases affordable for libraries. Public library users have access to almost 200 Georgia librari es and more than 5,000 librari es nationwide through GOLD , a statewide resource-sharing group that provides public librari es with an easy and afford able means of obtaining difficult-to- locate materi als through interlibrary loans.

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Commissioner's External Advisory Committee on Public Libraries
Tom Peterson III 1st Congressional District
Doreen Poitevint 2nd Congressional District
Russell Funk 3rd Congressional District
Estelle Ford-Williamson 4th Congressional District
Rosemary Rupnow 5th Congressional District
Wilbur Wayne Jr. 6th Congressional District
Stevan H. Crew 7th Congressional District
Ann Brown 8th Congressional Distri ct
Jim Price 9th Congressional District
The Honorable Judge Flanders 10th Congressional District
Gene G. Weeks 11th Congressional District
Delmarie A. Griffin Carolyn R. Parker William Simmons Christeen Snell At Large

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Commissioner's Internal Advisory Committee
Jim Cooper, Director West Georgia Regional Library
Jo Ann Pinder, Director Gwinnett County Public Library
Gail Rogers, Director Cobb County Public Library
Steve Schaefer, Director Uncle Re mus Regional Library
Darro Wiley, Director DeKalb Public Library
Susan Williams, Director Oconee Regional Library
David Wilson, Director Ocmulgee Regional Library

TECHNICAL EDUCATION
The Office of Techn ical Education played a pivotal role in the suppo rt of Georgia's reco rd eco nomic growth and deve lop ment during FY 00. The availability of a highly skilled, competent workforce proved to be a major factor in business and industry's ability to experience continued growth, expansion, and technical advancement.
The ed ucational needs of curre nt and prospective students, as well as the business community, are met through a coordinated system of techni cal co ll eges throughout the state. Th e Office of Techn ical Education administers high quality techn ical education programs and career transition services. The office oversees the adm inistration of all publicly owned tec hnical colleges and wo rks with other public agencies and organizations to provid e Georgia's citizens with a seamless educational system. Techn ical education services are provided equally to all segments of the state's popu lation.
Since its inception in 1985, the Georgia Department of Technical and Adu lt Ed ucation has registered 2,920,327 enrollments in programs and other services. The system has grown from two institutions in 1943 to a statewide network of 33 technical co lleges, 17 satellite campuses, four joint college divisions, and the Georgia Virtual Techn ical College.
In FY 00, the number of students enrolled in techn ical colleges to prepare for employment or to upgrade a sk ill was 234,902 101 ,194 in cred it and 133,708 in noncredit programs. There were 15,304 grad uates from Associate of Appli ed Technology degree, diplom a, and technical certificate of credit programs.
Instructional Support Services Instructional Support Services facilitates the delivery of fl exible programs that meet training needs. Technical college programs respond to current and emerging employm ent opportunities in the commun ity; a program is generally discontinued if benchmarks for enrollment, graduation, and job placement are not met.
Diploma and Associate of Applied Technology Degree Programs Standard ized curriculum programs leading to dip lomas and associate degrees in more than 125 career areas are developed and continuously refined with input from Georgia's employers and professionals in the fi eld. Information about these programs is available on the Internet at http://www. dtae.org/teched/ schools.html

Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC) Technical Certificates of Credit (TCCs) are short-term, targeted programs that prepare students for specific jobs. The State Board of Technical and Adult Education ap proved 502 new TCCs th is year. Technical Certificate of Credit programs enrolled 20,925 students in FY 00.
Noncredit Offerings Technical colleges respond to community, business, and indu stry short-term training needs by providing staff development and career enh ancement noncred it courses and programs. In FY 00, 1,013,152 contin uing education instructional hou rs were taught and more than 68,987 continuing education uni ts were awarded.
Faculty Development Th e Fac ul ty Development Institute, a statewide service, was established to facilitate faculty train ing and professional development activities. Activities include training for new instru ctors, technology training for experienced instructors, and fac ulty mentor training. Approximately 270 techn ical ed ucation facu lty members participated in Institute activities .
Georgia Virtual Technical College (GVTC) The Georgia Virtual Techn ical College is the electronic clearinghouse for all Web-based instruction offered through DTAE. GVTC's mission is to eliminate the obstacles of time and place to postsecondary education opportunities for individuals and corporate citizens. Since its inception, the number of technical colleges and institutes participating in the GVTC consortium has increased from 7 to 23. Enrollment is up 1100 percent from 132 students in the fall of 1998 to 1,475 students in the spring of 2000. The number of course offerings are up 900 percent from 17 to 156. Program offerings are up 350 percent from 7 to 25. Information on GVTC is available on the Inte rnet at http://www. gvtc.org

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Professional Development Center
National pilots, partnersh ips, and proofs of concepts have been initiated with major inform ation technology ( IT) vendors, such as Microso ft, Sun Microsystem s, Orac le, and Comptia. DTAE and its system of technical co lleges are meeting the needs of bu siness and industry by build ing IT indu stry-based certifi cation tracks in to Technical Certifi cates of Credit-such as CISCO Certifi ed Networking Associate, Microso ft Certified Syste ms Engineer, and Nove ll Certified Network Admin istration. These TCCs can build into diplom a and associate degree programs in Co mpu ter Information Systems and Bu siness Office Techno logy programs.
Through an agreement betwee n Mi croso ft and the Departm ent of Technical and Ad ult Education , DTAE is the national pilot site for the Microsoft Academic Professional Develop ment Center (APDC) . The Professional Development Center, operational since January 2000, has trained and certifi ed CIS faculty across th e state in the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer NT
4.0 certifi cation track. Th ere were 112 MCSE exams taught to
44 CIS facu lty, with a 100 percent first time pass rate. Additionally, DTAE's Pro fessional Development Center was selected as one of only 25 sites nationally to host Microsoft's 2000 AATP Summ er Training Initi ative.
Georgia Statewide Academic and Medical System (GSAMS)
GSAMS is a world leader in providing distance learning, telemedic ine, and other program s and services. State-of-th e-art, two-way interactive video-conferencing systems connecting over high-speed te lephone lines create a virtu al edu cational and medical community across Georgi a. GSAMS hosted co llaborative proj ects among technical colleges, other state agencies, and the co mmunity. Any GSAMS distance learning site can be co nnected
to another GSAMS site. Serving citizens throughout Georgia,
there is an emphasis on connecting rural comm unities with urban resources.
Technical College Libraries
The Offi ce of Technical Education is coll aborating with the Georgia Board of Rege nts' "Vi sion for One Statewide Library." Through Georgia Library Learning Onl ine (GA LILEO), thi s
initi ative has expanded library resources available to technical co llege students and faculty. GALI LEO provides connection s to
1,000 full -text journals, state census data, state publi cation s, and academic library catalogs and ensures universal access regardl ess of geograph ic location, size of insti tution, or mod e of instructional delivery.

Accountability and Institutional Effectiveness
The Office of Accountabi lity and Institutional Effectiveness provid es support to DTAE , technical colleges an d institutes, and othe r constitu encies. Accomplishments in l<'Y 00 in clude:
Conducting Perform ance Accou ntabi li ty System Software training fo r school personnel
Im plementing the Performan ce Accountabil ity Review Conducting Performance Acco untability Reviews
at 18 schools Deve loping the Perkin s l<'our-Year Local Plan and
One-Year l<'unding Appli cation Coordinating the accountabili ty section of the
Perkins State Pl an Organizing the Accou ntab ili ty Taskforce Developing th e new Perform ance Accountability
System Peer Group web pages Revising the Perform ance Accountabi lity
System Software Revising Performance Acco untabili ty System
data reports Providing techni cal support to schools
Special Services - Workforce Development The Special Services Workforce Development Division includ es two operation units: Adu lt Training and Technology Se rvices/JTPA and Transitional Support Services .
Special Services Workforce Deve lopment ensures that all students achieve maximum success by providing programs that enhance their potential. Programs include New Connections to Work, Georgia l<'ath erh ood, Equity Services, and Adu lt Train ing and Technology Services/JTPA.
New Connections to Work New Connection s to Work is a state and federally fund ed
program offe red in 33 technical co ll eges and three co ll eg s with technical divisions. The program has offered services to the target pop ulation for 20 years. The target population includes single parents, displaced homemakers, single pregnant women, and Temporary Assistance for Needy l<'am ilies (TAN(<') recipients. During l<'Y 00 , more than 14,000
parti cipants were assisted in their goal to achieve economic
se lf- suffi ciency.
New Connections to Work continues to provide co mprehensive training activi ties that include assessments, life ski lls/job readiness work shops, career guidance and support services, and occupational sk ills traini ng lead ing to employment.

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Department of Corrections

The program continues its col laboration with the Georgia

The redirection of state funds during the past several years

Department of Human Resources (OHR), Division of Family

impacted state agencies in many ways. Whi le the

and Child ren Servi ces (DFCS). During FY00, more than 9,000

Department of Correc tions (DOC) conti nued its miss ion to

TANF recipients receive d se rvice s thro ugh the New

maintain publ ic safety by providing safe and secure correc-

Connections to Work programs.

tional facilities, seve re budget cuts were realized in the areas

Georgia Fatherhood Program Interagency Partnerships
Since 1998 when the Department of Technical and Adult Education entered into a partnership wi th the Department of Human Resources, Child Support Enforce ment to provide

of education and vocational train ing. The Georgia Fatherhood Program was approached by DOC to provide life skills and survival skills training to those inmates who meet GFP criteria and who will be eligible fo r parole or release wi thin six to nine months.

services under the Georgia Fath erhood Program (GFP), state agencies have approached DTAE as a potential partn er in other endeavors.

Department of Community Affairs
The Department of Communi ty Affairs (DCA) is in the midst of a three-year pilot called the "Next Step Program," which

State Board of Pardons and Paroles
DTAE has fin alized a Memorandum of Understanding wi th OHR and the State Board of Pard ons and Parol es to pi lot the Fatherhood Program fo r Parol ees ( FP P) . Recognizing the success of a comprehensive delivery system of education , training, and j ob placement for non-custodi al parents, Pardon s and Parol es has chosen to use the GFP for non-custod ial parents on paro le. The pilot program will op erate in accordance with the GFP model in fi ve tec hnical colleges and three restorative justice centers (parole offi ces) . The goals wi ll continue to be increased child support collections; improved education, train ing and j ob placement; improved relationships between

is directed toward the homeless popul ation in the state. Working with 14 organizations statewide, DCA provides housing assistance and support services to citizens in need. Th e Division of Housing Finance in DCA provides housing assistance in the form of low-interest loans and housing subsidies. Many of the clients are custodial parents wi th children who are in need of receiving court-ordered chi ld support payments in order to provide fo r their fam ilies. DTAE has begun working with DCA to inform them of the provisions and benefits offered by the Georgia Fatherhood Program and to determine th ose areas in which collaboration could strengthen both programs.

non-custodial parents on parol e and their children; and a train ed labor pool for Georgia employers. Moreove r, with th e involvement of the State Board of Pardon s and Parol es, a new outcome wi ll be a decrease in the nu mber of re-offending non-custod ial parents on parole.

Adult Training and Technology Services/JTPA
The purpose of the Education Coordination and Grants Program is defin ed in Section 123 of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) , as amended in 1992. Section 123 funds activi ties th at provide education and training ser-

Department of Labor
The Department of Labor ( DOL) continu es to be an important partner in the GFP. Collaboration with local DOL fi eld offi ces

vices to eligible JTPA participants through a cooperative agreement between the designated state agency ( DTAE ) and the state's 16 Service Delivery Areas (SDAs) .

assists DTAE in the placement and re tention of GFP partici-

The mission of JTPA Coordin ation and Grants is to ensure

pants in the labor mark et. Working with members of the

that persons wh o are economically disadvantaged and/or

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Georgia Employer Commi ttee enables GF Coordinators to keep apprised of employment opportun ities and trends, both locally

have serious barri ers to employment are brought into the workforce as trained, produ ctive workers. In this fin al year

and statewid e. As the Workforce Investm ent Act (WIA)

of JTPA, grants were made to SDAs to operate coord ination

becomes fully imp lemented in Georgia, increased fun ding

proj ects locally.

sources for training and placement will enable the Georgia

Fatherhood Program to reach its stated goals.

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This year's primary activities included the coordination of four "One-Stop" Center developments, funding of personnel to coordinate support services to students in school in seven projects, and teaching basic skills related to job requirements. Most programs supported on-going activities conducted by the SDAs. Section 123 activities require th e se rvice provider to match its grant dollar-for-dollar. Schools have traditionally used facilities, equipment, and personnel as an in-kind match.
In FY 00, $1,156,108 was available for coordin ation with other resources to assist unemployed or und eremployed individuals with other barriers to employment through 22 grants.
Welfare-To-Work DTAE is part of a three-agency team developing Georgia's approach to Welfare-to-Work. Eac h agency contributes toward the common goal , moving individuals from welfare to selfsufficiency. Georgia's Welfare-to-Work grant continues to focus on five strategies and was developed in conjunction with the Georgia Work Connection:
Integrating the grant and principl es into workforce development efforts
Broadening the responsibilities for private industry councils as governing boards
Using a comprehensive assessment process to determin e the needs of TANF customers serviced with grant funds
Providing services to meet the customers' needs in the move to self-sufficiency
Using existing resources
Last year, DTAE participated in the inter-agency team that revised and upd ated Georgia's Welfare-to-Work state plan.

Student Services Support Student Services Support is responsible for providing students with assessment, admissions, career planning, counseling/advisement, caree r development, placement, federal and state financial , resource development, and business center services.
Financial Assistance Services During this fi scal year, technical college students received financial assistance through the Federal Pell Grant Program, and 68,656 students were enrolled in the HOPE grant and scholarship program. Since September 1, 1993 through August 12, 2000, 223,164 students have received $19,697,406 through th e HOPE sc hol arship program, of which $30,144,910 was received during FY 00.
Equity Services and Special Populations Services Equi ty Services assist nontraditional students, minorities, and immigrants in ove rcoming barri ers to success. Special Popul ations Services assists students with disabilities, students who are academically and/or economically di sadvantaged, stud ents with limited English profi ciency, nontraditional students, and students in correctional fa ciliti es .
Student Activities Student Activities is responsible for providing support and assistance to the five major student organizations throughout th e state of Georgia: Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX), National Vocational-Technical Honor Society (NV-THS) , Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) , Statewide Student Leadership Council (SSLC) , and Skills USA-Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). Leadership training for state officers is conducted each year in August at the FFN FHA Camp in Covington. Leadership training for state and local officers is held every November at the Fall Leadership Confe rence. More than 2,000 students participated in student organizations during th e year.

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GOAL Winner Sabrina D. Stefan
Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership The Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) is an awards program jointly sponsored by DTAE, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and FOX 5. For 29 years, the GOAL program has emphasized the importance of tec hni cal education in today's world and rewarded students who exemplify excellence in their chose n program of study. Sabrina D. Stefan, the 2000 winner of GOAL, was a student in the Rad iologic Technology program at Midd le Georgia Technical College. In recognition of her accomp lishments, Stefan was presented with the GOAL Medallion and a 2000 Chevrolet Cavali er LS at this year's state activities.
Rick Perkins Award Winner Ivan fl. Allen
The Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction The Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instru ction recognizes instructors who make significant contributions to techni cal education through instructional excellence, outstanding leadership qualities, and ded ication to the mission of DTAE. The recipient of the 2000 Rick Perkins Award was Ivan H. Allen, instru ctor of General Studies at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins. In recognition of his accompl ishment, Allen received an award and $1,000.

Education Initiatives The Office of Technical Education creates and participates in partnerships, collaboratives , and strategic alliances so that a full range of training and edu cation programs is access ible to workers and employers.
Workforce Investment Act of 1998 The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 provides the opportunity to tailor workforce services to fit the diverse needs of Georgia's employe rs and job seekers. As a member of Georgia's newly appointed Workforce Investment Board and Partner's Council, DTAE is recognized as one of the primary statewide providers of workforce education and development services to thousands of Georgia's citizens. Through the combined local sites of the Georgia Department of Labor and DTAE , the state is creating a seam less workforce development delivery system that will continue to ensure provision of standard , consiste nt workforce development activities th at meet customer needs without duplication of services.
Georgia One Stop In partnership with the Georgia Department of Labor, techn ical colleges are creating an electronic infrastructure that will enable Georgians easier access to workforce education and development services. It is envisioned that this approach wi ll help ensure that services reach those most in need of them and will allow Georgia to broaden local partnerships. Currently in development, GI-Georgia One-Stop Career Network-provides Internet connectivity, more Webbased products, and customer self-service capabilities that are important elements of this broadened accessibil ity.
High School/Technical College Collaboratives Over the last year, the Office of Technical Education has been engaged in establishing the appropriate infrastructure to support and accurately account for all of the various high school/technical college collaborative programs. The focus has been on identifyi ng processes and procedures that faci litate seamless transitions an d establishing an accountabi lity system that accurately captures this movement.
School-to-Work ln 1999 and 2000, 43 School-to-Work business, education , and community partnerships received planning grants totaling more than $2 million in School-to-Work grant dollars. These partnerships have participated in local and regional strategic planning and asset-mapping activities.

Tech nical Education 25

In this second year of Geo rgia's School-to-Work grant, up to

In July 1999, the State Board of Edu cation adopted substan-

$825,000 wi ll be use d to increase the number of Georgia

tial revi sions of the PSO programs that helped to make this

Department of Labor Jobs for Georgia Graduates (JGG ) sites

opportunity more student centered. Al so, as a result of I-I B

from 25 to as many as 40 throughout th e state.

1187 and the Governor's Educational Reform Commission,

Tech Prep

additional work wi ll be condu cted on this issue that wi ll positively impact both secondary and postsecondary parti ci-

As a result of the DOE/ DTAE Tech Prep Co llaborative, begin-

pation. Importantly, there has been a 74 perce nt increase

ning in the 1999-2000 school year, 37 Tech Prep consortia are

in student participation throughout the 1990s, and there

in place. These consortia consist of a technical college or

continues to be an effort to improve both the seco ndary and

co ll ege with a tec hnical division and the secondary school

postsecondary data collecti on processes and the number of

systems in the postsecondary service area. In FY 00, local

students participating.

consortia receive d more than $3,000,000 to implement the

Tech Prep program, which is designed to improve seamless

Central Education Center

student transition from high school to postsecond ary technical

The Central Edu cation Center (CEC), a collaborative

edu cat ion.

between th e community, Coweta Coun ty School System,

,I

and West Central Technical College, is a new, innovati ve

I

Al so in the 1999-2000 school year, the DOE/DTAE Statewide

educational delivery system that provides postsecondary

Articulation Tech Prep Agreement was launched and imple-

technical education in a secondary environment. Scheduled

mented. To date, every tec hnical co llege has signed the

to begin operation fall 2000, the student population is

statewide articulation agreement. Therefore, a student who

expected to grow to more than 1,400 students. CEC is

successfully completes a statewide articulated course would

designed to enable secondary students to simultaneously

receive high school credi t and also be abl e to receive postsec-

complete second ary and postsecondary technical edu cation

ondary credit at any techn ical college in the state upon valid a-

credentials. In winter 2000, CEC obtained an additional

tion of th e comp etencies learn ed in th e arti culated course.

$7,000 ,000 to implement th e expanded version of the con cept,

expanding second ary and postsecond ary technical education

In 1999, additional opportunities fo r statewide arti cul ation

services to the Newnan community.

became availab le when the DTAE Board adopted a po li cy that

honors, on a statewide basis, all locally developed articulation

GAP Project

agreements through recip rocity.

In its infancy, the GAP proj ect is designed to identify "best

practices" that assist students in meeting the cri teri a for

Regulations require that students foll ow a program of study

entry into postsecondary education, including technical

outlin ing the secondary and postsecondary courses required for

colleges. A proj ect design team is developing criteri a for

successfu l program comp letion. Thus, Tech Prep students have

School-to-Work funding consideration.

a smooth tran sition and seamless experience from seco nd ary to

postsecondary technical education.

Making Academics Count

In fall 1999, East Central Tech hosted the South Georgia

Dual Enrollment and Postsecondary Options

Chambers of Commerce, where more than 400 business and

Dual enrollment programs are collaborative initiatives

industry representatives co nve ned to discuss the implementa-

between high schools and postsecondary institutions that

tion of the National Business Alliance - Making Academics

enabl e students to enro ll in postsecondary classes and earn

Count. Making Academics Count is an effort to encourage

Carnegie uni ts of credit that coun t toward high school

bu siness and industry to pl ace value on high school tran-

I

gradu ation requirements and postsecondary credit hours. This broad classification of secondary student crosses over

scripts in their hiring practices.

several program lines {i.e., Tech Prep, Jobs for Georgia

Graduates, Youth Apprenticeship, and Postseco ndary Options

(PSO ) }. As of April 2000, FY 99 unduplicated data indicated

3,480 secondary students are participating in these seamless

educational opportuni ties.

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Postsecondary Readiness Enrichment Program (PREP) PREP is a service to middle and high school students in "at-risk" situations through supplementary academic programs designed to assist the students in completing high school and prepare them for postsecond ary education or work. Technical colleges have continu ed to support this activity through Middle School Visitation Days as well as the recently developed mentor program . In 1999, 28,500 middle school students visited the campu ses of postsecondary institutions throughout Georgia.
Early Childhood Care and Education During 1999, seve ral new qu ality initi atives in early childhood care and education emerged at both the fed eral and state level. These initiatives add ress the quality of care and protection offered to Georgia's children in early childhood care and education facilities. Of significant importance is the increase of the educational level of professionals working in the childcare industry. DTAE agreed to be the lead agency in the rampup of providing education al opportuniti es for advance ment of the educational level of early childhood care and education professionals. By collaboratively working with the Georgia Childcare Council, Qu ality Assist Inc., Georgia Department of Human Resources, Georgia Early Learning Initi ative, Federal Head Start, and Office of School Readin ess, the goal of providing statewide coordination of systems for profess ional advancement in childhood care and education will be achieved.
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice In December 1999, the Georgia Department of Ju venile Justice (DJJ) and DTAE entered into a Memo randum of Understanding to collaboratively explore the options available to provide incarcerated youth located at DJJ Youth Development Centers with postsecond ary te chnical educ ation programming opportunities. These opportunities not only will provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful transition from second ary education to postsecondary education and beyond , but also provide youth with access to the job market, serving as a deterrent to delinqu ent or criminal behavior. To begin this process, four pilot sites have bee n identified; techni cal colleges are partnering with local DJJ Youth Development Centers.

Georgia Postsecondary Education Collaborative Council
The Georgia Postsecond ary Education Collaborative Co uncil (GPECC) was created in 1994 by Comm issioner Kenneth H. Breeden, Georgia Department of Technical and Adu lt Education, and Chancellor Stephen Partch, University System of Georgia, to assist them in refining and imp lem nting the Student Cente red Coll aboration for Public Postsecondary Education in Georgia. As an outgrowth of the wo rk of the Seamless Commi ttee of the Governor's Education Reform Study Comm ission, GPECC furth er studied the current practices in the transferabi lity of general edu cation credits from SACS-accred ited DTAE schools to Un iversity Sys tem institutions.
Georgia P-16 Initiative
The Georgia P-I 6 Initiative is a statewide effort aimed at raising expectations and ensuring student success fro m pre-school through postsecondary edu cation. As part of the Georgia P-I6 Ini tiative, the University System of Georgia, DTAE, selected high schoo ls, and represe ntative employers are coll aborating in the development and pi lot testing of academic and perfo rmance standards and assessments of what it takes to succeed in colleges and universities, techn ical co lleges, and the world of work. This program is called Performance Assessment for College and Technical School (PACTS). DTAE has been most involve d in Level 14 Standards for Exit and Transfer (Level 14 SET), which is a companion to PACTS. It is a standard s-based assessment system designed to assess coll ege student readiness to move from lower to upper division work or to transfer to another institution after co mpletion of the core curriculum and lower-di vision general ed ucation curriculum within the University System, or to enter the workforce. Level 14 Standards should signify the desired learning outco mes of the first two years of general edu cation, expected ex it standards for the core curriculum, and read iness to progress to junior and sen ior level work in college or to enter the wo rkfor ce.
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FY 00 Enrollment by Institution
INSTITUTION
State Governed Technical Colleges Albany Technical College Altamaha Technical College Appalac hian Technical College Athens Technical College Atlanta Technical College Augusta Technical College Central Georgia Technical College Chattahoochee Technical College Columbus Technical College Coosa Valley Technical College DeKalb Technical College East Central Technical Coll ege Fli nt Rive r Technical College Griffin Technical College Heart of Georgia Technical College Lanier Technical College Middle Georgia Technical College Mo ul trie Technical College North Georgia Techn ical College North Metro Technical College Northwestern Technical College Ogeechee Technical College Okefenokee Technical Co llege Sandersville Technical College Savannah Technical College South Georgia Technical College Southeastern Techn ical College Southwest Georgia Technical College Swainsboro Technical College Valdosta Technical College West Central Technical College West Georgia Technical College
Locally Governed Technical College Gwinnett Techn ical College
College Technical Divisions Bainbridge College Clayton College and State Unive rsity Coastal Georgia Commu nity College Dalton State College
State Total

Total 8,27 1 3, 169 7,877 11,026 6,089 10,581 11,11 4 5,480 5,456 8,5 15 18,776 5, 170 1,930 8,290 4,563 11 ,221 8, 132 5,704 7, 173 2,983 6,081 6,5 13 4,561 2,047 5,808 3,078 3,908 5,543 4, 198 9,660 8,463 5,367
12,484
778 2,107
903 1,883
234,902

ENROLLMENT
Noncredit Courses 4,644 1,589 6,467 7,464 1,278 5,679 5,353 823 2,306 4,845 13,696 3,238 873 5,073 2,876 7,782 5,120 3,493 4,95 1 555 3,798 3,970 2,88 1 1,095 1,926 1,132 2,353 3,423 2,809 6,353 5,476 3,564
6,823
0 0 0 0
133,708

Certificate, Diploma , or Degree Programs 3,627 1,580 1,4 10 3,562 4,811 4,902 5,761 4,657 3,670 3,210 5,080 1,932 1,057 3,2 17 1,687 3,439 3,0 12 2,2 11 2,222 2,428 2,283 2,543 1,680 952 3,882 1,946 1,555 2,120 1,389 3,307 2,987 1,803
5,66 1
778 2,107
903 1,883
101,194

Technical Educa tion 29

FY 00 Graduates and Placement by Institution

State Governed Technical Colleges Albany Technical College Altamaha Technical College Appalachian Technical College Athens Technical College Atlanta Technical College Augusta Techni cal College Central Georgia Technical Co ll ege Chattahooch ee Technical College Columbus Technical College Coosa Valley Technical Co llege DeKalb Techn ical Coll ege East Central Technical College Flint River Technical College Griffin Technical College Heart of Geo rgia Technical Co ll ege Lanier Technical College Middle Georgia Techni cal Coll ege Moultrie Techni cal College North Georgia Technical Co ll ege North Metro Technical College Northwestern Technical College Ogeechee Technical College Okefenokee Technical College Sandersvi ll e Tec hni cal College Savannah Technical College South Georgia Technical Col lege Southeastern Technical College Southwest Georgi a Technical College Swainsboro Technical College Valdosta Technical College West Central Technical College West Georgia Technical College

Total Graduates
529 283 268 375 693 946 823 424 697 435 433 451 224 515 237 678 547 303 581 26 1 418 385 311 335 471 302 233 393 234 695 424 238

Employed in Field
or Related Field
387 233 207 26 1 471 785 591 242 471 41 5 310 318 175 386 205 539 37 1 216 523 216 327 314 218 194 345 216 168 272 204 517 335 193

Employed Out of Field
25 18 8 8 154 29 120 29 68 10 3 40 13 14 17 30 7 17 7 8 42 6 35 44 22 2 7 66 6 76 13 8

Continuing

Not

Refused

Education Employed Employment

47

13

0

21

2

0

21

3

0

101

0

0

6

12

0

83

14

1

56

38

0

102

15

0

123

0

0

3

6

0

20

11

0

67

9

0

17

4

0

80

2

0

10

5

0

64

17

0

100

10

0

69

0

0

29

11

0

30

0

0

31

0

0

18

5

0

32

7

0

55

22

0

48

0

3

83

0

42

1

1

38

5

0

12

8

0

55

26

0

57

12

0

18

11

0

Unknown
0 1 0 0 50 0 7 22 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 6 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Unavailable for
Employment
57 8 29 5 0 34
11
14 35 1 84 17 15 33 0 24 59
11
6 18 37 19 20 30 0 14 12 4 21 7 8

Locally Governed Technical College Gwinnett Techni cal College

526

397

18

60

10

0

0

41

College Technical Div'isions

Bainbridge College

60

43

11

2

3

0

0

1

Clayton Coll ege and State University

307

197

36

70

2

0

0

2

Coastal Georgia Community College

104

88

3

6

0

6

0

Dalton State College

165

86

37

14

0

5

22

State Total

15,304 11,435 1,057

1,677

300

5

130

700

30 Technical Education

FY 00 Associate Degree and Diploma Program Graduates

Agricultural/Natural Resource Technologies

Total Graduates

Employed in Field Employed
or Related Out of Continuing Field Field Education

Not Refused Employed Employment Unknown

Unavailable for
Employment

Agricu ltural Technology

21

20

0

1

0

0

0

0

Environmental Horticu lture

69

63

2

2

0

0

1

1

'T

Forestry Technology

Golf Course Management

17

16

1

0

0

0

0

0

5

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

..I..

Business Technologies

MT-Business

13

10

I

2

0

0

0

0

Accou nting

70 1

543

30

75

10

0

3

40

Business & Office Technology

814

644

43

70

24

0

6

27

Computer Information Systems

1,101

714

120

165

36

0

6

52

Computer Operations

13

6

4

0

2

0

0

1

Construction Management

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

Distribution-Materials Management

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

Hotel-RestaurantJTravel Management

15

14

0

1

0

0

0

0

Management/Supervisory Development

97

87

3

3

0

I

2

Marketing Management

185

147

5

25

0

2

5

Engineering/Science Technologies

Automated Manufacturing Technology

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

Civil Engineering Technology

14

14

0

0

0

0

0

0

Electrical Engineering Technology

16

13

2

0

0

0

0

1

Electromechanical Technology

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

Electronics-Computer Engin eering Technology

23

17

1

3

0

0

0

2

Environmental Engineering Technology

10

7

0

3

0

0

0

0

Mechanical Engineering Technology

7

6

0

0

0

0

0

l

Research Laboratory Technology

0

0

0

0

0

0

Health Technologies

MT-Health

Card iovascular Technology

Cytotechno logy

Dental Assisting

Dental Hygiene

Dental Laboratory Technology

1

Medical Assisting Medical Laboratory Technology

Nursi ng

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2

l

0

1

0

0

0

0

6

5

0

0

0

0

0

1

l

l

0

0

0

0

0

0

75

66

3

3

1

0

0

2

50

48

0

0

0

0

1

19

18

1

0

0

0

0

0

447

37 1

20

32

5

0

2

17

44

34

4

2

0

0

3

33

31

0

2

0

0

0

0

37

30

7

0

0

0

0

0

(continued)

Technical Education 31

Health Technotogi,es (continued) Paramedic Technology Pharmacy Technology Physical Therapist Assistant Practical Nursing Radiologic Technology Respiratory Therapy Technology Surgical Technology
Industrial Technotogi,es AAT-Tech nica1Studies Aerospace Tool Design Air Conditioning Tec hnology Aircraft Structural Technology Appliance Servicing Applied Business Technology Applied Manufacturing Technology Auto Collision Repair Automotive Technology Aviation Maintenance Technology Avion ics Maintenance Technology Building and Facilities Maintenance Cabinetmaking Carp entry Commercial Photography Computer Service Technology Diesel Mechanics Drafting Electrical Construction & Maintenance Electronics Technology Flight Technology Golf Course Management Heavy Equipment Mechanics Industrial Maintenance Technology Industrial Technology Interiors Machine Tool Technology Marine Engine Technology Masonry Printing-Graphics Technology Pulp and Paper Technology Quality Control Technology Teleco mmuni cation s Truck Repair Technology Veterinary Technology Visual Communications Welding & Joining Technology
32 Technical Education

Total Graduates
179 35 45 918 150 72 162

Employed in Field
or Related Field
173 26 29 766 142
68 139

Employed Out of Continuing Field Education

4

7

l

l

32

45

0

5

2

8

11

Not Refused Employed Employment Unknown

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

16

0

13

I

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Una va ilable for
Employment
0 0 14 46 2 1 3

11

11

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

269

209

23

26

4

0

0

7

47

33

5

5

1

0

0

3

8

6

0

2

0

0

0

0

9

9

0

0

0

0

0

0

89

75

10

0

0

0

3

45

35

4

4

0

0

1

1

164

149

7

6

0

0

0

2

28

25

0

2

0

0

1

0

42

42

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

8

7

0

0

1

0

0

0

33

24

3

3

0

0

1

2

15

13

0

1

0

0

0

13

6

3

2

0

0

1

10

6

0

4

0

0

0

0

151

120

9

19

0

0

2

216

180

9

17

1

2

6

132

108

7

11

0

1

1

4

9

5

0

4

0

0

0

0

5

4

1

0

0

0

0

0

6

4

0

l

0

0

0

0

164

145

8

10

0

0

0

1

9

6

0

0

3

0

0

0

7

6

0

0

0

0

0

1

148

127

3

15

1

0

0

2

12

11

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

69

44

8

15

0

0

0

2

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

30

23

2

4

0

0

0

1

10

9

1

0

0

0

0

0

13

13

0

0

0

0

0

0

26

21

0

2

0

0

2

133

111

7

11

0

2

PROGRAMS
PersonaVPublic Service Technologies AAT-Perso nal/Public Service Tech nology Barb e rin g Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Early Childhood Care & Education Fire Science Technology Paralegal Studies
Associate Degree/Diploma Total

Total Graduates

Employed in Field
or Related Field

Employed Out of Fi eld

Continuing Education

Not Refused Employed Employment Unknown

Un ava il able for
Employment

7

7

0

0

0

0

0

0

21

15

3

0

1

0

2

0

767

605

77

25

13

0

25

22

22

17

1

4

0

0

0

0

49

38

2

7

0

0

0

2

233

196

10

17

5

0

0

5

6

6

0

0

0

0

0

0

43

34

6

0

0

8,481

6,785

504

678

140

4

80

290

FY 00 Certificate Program Graduates

Agricu ltural/Natural Reso urce Technologies Business Technologies Enginee ring/Science Tec hn ologies Health Tec hn ologies Industri al Technologies Personal/Pub lic Service Tec hn ologies
Technical Certificate Total

Total Graduates

Emp loyed in Field
or Related Fi eld

Employed Out of Field

Continuing Education

Not Refused Employed Employment Unknown

Unavailable for
Employment

14

11

1

0

0

2,163

1,427

153

375

67

106

62

25

17

1

1,648

1,027

185

286

37

2,52 1

1,894

137

287

44

371

229

52

34

11

0

0

2

0

28

11 3

0

0

1

1

13

99

0

3

156

0

6

39

6,823

4,650

553

999

160

1

50

410

FY 00 Graduate Totals PROGRAMS TOTALED
Associate Degree, Diploma, and Technical Certificate Total

Total Graduates

Employed in Field
or Related Field

Employed Out of Field

Continuing Education

Not Refused Employed Employment Unknown

Unavailable for
Employment

15,304

11,435 1,057

1,677

300

5

130

700

Techn ical Education 33

Accountability and Guarantee Accountability The State Board of Technical and Adult Education will evalu ate progress toward fulfillment of our strategic goals within the context of continuous improvement. The review process involves evaluation of the agency's progress in implementing the plan and evalu ation of agency effectiveness in meeting desired results id entifi ed in our annual Strategic Focus document. Accomplishment of appropriate annu al desired results are also evaluated in conjunction with the results-based budgeting process. These evaluation results will be reported to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget as part of the State of Georgia budget process. Guarantee Curriculum standards have been developed with direct involvement of business and industry. These standards se rve as the indu stryvalidated specifications for each occupational program. These standards allow the Georgia system of technical colleges to offer their business and industry partners this guarantee: "If one of our graduates educated under a stand ard program or his/her employer finds that the graduate is deficient in one or more competencies as defined in the standards, the technical college will retrain the employee at no instructional cost to the employee or the employer." This guarantee is in effect for a period of two years after graduation.
The contents of the 2000 Annual Report represent the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education's best academic, technical, and.financial planning at the time the report was published.
The 2000 Annual Report is a publication of the DTAE Communications Office. Contact 404. 679.1700 for information or additional copies.
The Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education does not discriminate on the basis ofsex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, or disability in admissions, in employment, or in access to its education programs and/or activities.
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