The Associate Degree Board of Commissioners of the Association of College Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) recently awarded Athens Technical College reaffirmation of accreditation for its associate of applied science degree business programs in Accounting, Business Administrative Technology, and Marketing Management.

ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the Division of Business and Public Service at Athens Technical College meet the rigorous educational standards established by the ACBSP Associate Degree Board of Commissioners.

"The faculty, staff, and senior administration of Athens Technical College have shown their commitment to teaching excellence and to the process of quality improvement by participating in the accreditation process," said Steve Parscale, ACBSP director of accreditation. "This accreditation is evidence that the institution is committed to providing the highest quality business education to students."

Dr. Flora W. Tydings, president of Athens Technical College, states that the reaffirmation of accreditation demonstrates to the public in general and students specifically that the institution provides relevant, innovative educational programs.

"As an institution, we are committed to achieve a standard of excellence that is expected and demanded of institutions of higher education," Dr. Tydings said. "The reaffirmation afforded to us by the Association of College Business Schools and Programs underscores our commitment to develop and offer programs that prepare students to enter successfully into their chosen career field once they graduate from Athens Technical College.

ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. Established in 1988, ACBSP is the only business accrediting organization for all associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree programs. In 2001, ACBSP was recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

ACBSP continues to grow, having recently added its ninth region to better serve member institutions in Latin, Central, and South America. There are currently more than 664 members, including 296 members from associate degree-granting institutions and 89 institutions from outside the United States. ACBSP member institutions represent 38 different countries.

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TaJuanna M. Jones, project coordinator for the federally-funded American Re-Investment and Recovery Act grant for the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services, will be on the Athens Campus of Athens Technical College on Wednesday, February 10, to provide students with information on a newly created temporary child care assistance program. Her presentation, which begins at noon, will be held in the Auditorium of the Kenneth C. Easom Building.

Ms. Jones will explain in detail how the program works and will respond to questions from the audience.

Georgia residents enrolled in a technical college while unemployed or working part time may be eligible for child care assistance through the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services. To be eligible, applicants must:

• Have income that falls within the income guidelines (e.g., a family of four must earn $42,400 in annual income or less to qualify)
• Be a responsible adult caring for a child who is 12 years old or younger (or 17 years or younger if they have special needs)
• Select a licensed child chare provider

Applications may be submitted online at www.compass.ga.gov. COMPASS is a quick and easy way for people in Georgia to apply for services and to get answers to questions about health, childcare, and nutrition programs. Additional information about this program is available by calling 1-855-371-TCCA (1-866-371-8222).

This program ends on September 30, 2010. Others rules may apply.

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Students seeking admission to a Life Science program that utilizes competitive selection procedures need to submit all required admissions materials by the following application deadlines:

February 1, 2010

• Medical Assisting for Spring 2010 admissions
• Nursing (ADN) for Fall 2010 admissions
• Nursing (ADN) Accelerated Option for Summer 2010 admissions

March 1, 2010

• Dental Assisting for Summer 2010 admissions

April 1, 2010

• Radiography for Fall 2010 admission

May 1, 2010

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography for Fall 2010 admission
• Physical Therapist Assistant for Fall 2010 admission

June 1, 2010

• Surgical Technology for Winter 2011 admission

July 1, 2010

• Practical Nursing for Winter 2011 admission
• Veterinary Technology for Fall 2010 admission

August 1, 2010

• Emergency Medical Technician for Fall 2010 admission
• Medical Assisting for Fall 2010 admission
• Paramedic Technology.pdf for Fall 2010 admission

Click on the name of the program to access the catalog information for that program. The catalog information includes detailed information on the admissions requirements.