CATALOG - Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Georgia Northwestern Technical College CatalogHISTORY OF GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGEIn 2008, the State Board of Technical and Adult Education approved the merger of CoosaValley Technical College and Northwestern Technical College which became effective July1, 2009. Individually, the two colleges have long, meaningful histories. The followinghistories of the two technical colleges demonstrate the impact of the colleges and howimportant training and educational opportunities have been and will continue to be tothe citizens of northwest Georgia.Coosa Valley Technical College was established in 1962 in the city of Rome, FloydCounty, Georgia. In 1989, the Adult Education program was added. The Gordon CountyCampus was added in Calhoun, Georgia in 1997. The Polk County Campus, located inRockmart, was added in 1998. In 2008, the Aviation Training Center at the Richard B.Russell Regional Airport in Rome was added. In December 2006, Coosa Valley TechnicalCollege became accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges (SACSCOC).Northwestern Technical College was established off Highway 27 in Walker County,Georgia, in 1964. In 1989, the Adult Education program was added. The SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges initially accreditedNorthwestern Technical College in 1997; reaffirmation occurred in 2002.Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeGeorgia Northwestern continued to expand after the merger. GNTC opened the WoodleeCulinary Arts Center in 2010.In 2011, the Technical College System of Georgia announced Murray and Whitfieldcounties would become part of the GNTC service area. The Whitfield Murray Campus,located in Dalton, began instruction fall 2011. The Adult Education program for thesecounties was awarded to GNTC in 2014.In January 2011, GNTC held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 46,000 square footAdministration and Classroom Building on the Gordon County Campus.In June 2013, the State Properties Commission approved the purchase of land onAlabama Highway/Georgia 151 and Holcomb Road for the construction of the GNTCCatoosa County Campus. Instruction is scheduled to begin in 2016.Today, Georgia Northwestern Technical College serves the nine counties of Catoosa,Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield. GNTC is thelargest college in northwest Georgia and is one of the largest technical colleges in thestate of Georgia with five campus locations in Floyd, Gordon, Polk, Walker, and Whitfieldcounties. GNTC offers athletic programs for our students, the college is proud to behome to the GNTC Bobcats.With its history of continued growth, close relationship to the community, and customizedtraining to meet the needs of local business and industry, GNTC will continue to growand provide leadership in workforce development in northwest Georgia.8GNTC

Georgia Northwestern Technical College CatalogAcademic CalendarFall Semester 2015 – Important DatesJuly 20: Application and Testing DeadlineAugust 3: Final RegistrationAugust 7: Payment Deadline for Tuition and FeesAugust 17: First Day of ClassAugust 19: Last Day to Drop Class/100% RefundAugust 21: Last Day to Add a ClassOctober 5-6: Fall BreakOctober 12: MidtermOctober 12-16: Spring Returning Student RegistrationOctober 27: Last Day to Drop and Receive Grade of WDecember 7: Last Day of ClassSpring Semester 2016 – Important DatesNovember 23: Application and Testing DeadlineDecember 8: Final RegistrationDecember 11: Payment Deadline for Tuition and FeesJanuary 4: First Day of ClassJanuary 6: Last Day to Drop Class/100% RefundJanuary 8: Last Day to Add a ClassFebruary 25: MidtermMarch 2 & 3: Faculty DevelopmentMarch 4: Planning DayMarch 14-25:Summer/Fall Returning Student RegistrationMarch 17: Last Day to Drop and receive grade of WMarch 28 – April 1: Spring BreakApril 29: Last Day of ClassSummer Semester 2016 – Important DatesApril 18: Application and Testing DeadlineMay 2: Final RegistrationMay 6: Payment Deadline for Tuition and FeesJune 20-24: Fall Returning Student RegistrationA Session (10 week term):May 16: A Session BeginsMay 18: Last Day to Drop/100% RefundMay 18: Last Day to Add a ClassJune 21: MidtermJuly 5: Last Day to Drop and receive grade of WJuly 27: Last Day of A SessionB Session (8 week term):May 16: B Session BeginsMay 18: Last Day to Drop/100% RefundMay 18: Last Day to Add a ClassJune 14: MidtermJune 23: Last Day to Drop and receive grade of WJuly 12: Last Day of B SessionC Session (5 week term):June 21: C Session BeginsJune 22: Last Day to Drop/100% RefundJune 22: Last Day to Add a ClassJuly 7: MidtermJuly 13: Last Day to Drop and receive grade of WJuly 27: Last Day of C SessionGNTC9

Georgia Northwestern Technical College CatalogMain CampusThe main campus of Georgia Northwestern Technical College is located at One Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome, GA 30161. Pete McDonald is the college president.MissionThe mission of Georgia Northwestern Technical College is to provide accessible,high quality technical education, and workforce development opportunities thatlead to careers in technology, business, health, and public services. Operatingunder the Technical College System of Georgia, both on-campus and distanceeducation programs are offered that lead to certificates, diplomas, and associatedegrees. The educational programs of the college focus on the development oftechnical competence and critical thinking skills as well as social, personal, andintellectual values. In addition, Georgia Northwestern Technical College supportsthe communities of the northwest Georgia service area by providing adult educationand economic development services, customized business and industry training,and personal enrichment programs that meet the workforce needs of area citizens,communities, and companies.Our VisionCommunity FocusGeorgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is built upon a close relationshipwith the community and a commitment to be responsive to community needs.GNTC meets the unique needs of each community in Catoosa, Chattooga,Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties while helpingcitizens, companies, and communities benefit from working together. GNTC helpscommunities by providing skilled technical program graduates, training servicesfor local companies, and adult education services to develop literate families andworkers. GNTC will reach out to all nine counties in the service area while workingto enhance the larger community. GNTC’s purpose will continue to be communitydevelopment through workforce development.Quality Technical Programs and ServicesGNTC will offer a comprehensive range of quality, high-demand associate degreenursing, associate of applied science degree, technical diploma, and technicalcertificate of credit programs to prepare students for careers. The college will berecognized as the premiere training center in Northwest Georgia for industrialtechnologies, healthcare technologies, business technologies, and public servicetechnologies.Student-Oriented LearningInstruction and all other activities at GNTC are student-centered. GNTC facultywill provide instruction that enables students to become proficient professionals intheir chosen fields of study. Faculty will be highly qualified and will be real-worldprofessionals who will help students to bridge the gap between classroom instructionand real-world applications.Seamless and Accessible EducationA collaborative relationship among high schools, GNTC, and other colleges willprovide students with opportunities to make seamless educational transitions. GNTCwill place emphasis on dual enrollment of high school students in technical programsand on distance education to make instruction more accessible.10GNTC

Georgia Northwestern Technical College CatalogBusiness PartnershipsAn active relationship between businesses and GNTC will continue to grow. Creditprograms will be developed and offered to meet business and industry needs,and noncredit customized training, human resource development services, andtechnology transfer services will be specifically designed to meet the needs ofindividual companies and consortia of companies with similar needs.Our BeliefsThe beliefs that are fundamental to all Georgia Northwestern Technical College’splans, programs, services, and operations include: Each individual has value and should have access to equal educationalopportunity. Literacy and English proficiency are essential for people to be self-sufficientin today’s society. The vast majority of area citizens should gain training beyond a high schooldiploma to obtain satisfying employment and earn adequate wages. The college should be an active partner in the life of the communityincluding educational, civic, and cultural affairs. Leading-edge technology should be incorporated into all GNTC’s programs,services, and operations. For our college to create and sustain a high level of relevance for its serviceareas, it must be able to adapt to the economic changes in a dynamic world. Our commitments to partnerships between the college and businessesand industries in the communities we serve should be maintained andstrengthened.State StandardsAs a higher education institution of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG),Georgia Northwestern Technical College adheres to the policies, procedures, andachievement criteria as established and presented in the state curriculum standardsdocuments. These standards were/are developed with direct involvement of businessand industry and serve as benchmarks for providing high quality technical trainingthat meets the needs of business and industry. These standards serve as theindustry-validated specifications and/or competencies for each occupational program.Standards mean that educational partners in business and industry can rely on ourgraduates to have the knowledge and technical expertise to perform their jobs toworld-class standards. Adherence to TCSG curriculum standards allows GeorgiaNorthwestern Technical College to offer a warranty/guarantee to each graduate of itsprograms.Advisory CommitteesEach instructional program maintains contact with private industry through itsoccupational advisory committee. An advisory committee is comprised of membersof the business and industry community with interest in the college’s mission and thespecific program. Committee members are usually employers of program graduates.The committee meets twice annually and assures that desir

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