All 10 members of the first graduating class from the College's Paramedic Technology program passed their national licensure examination on their first attempt. Only 76 percent of the 3,231 people who took the certification exam this spring passed the exam on their first attempt. For more details about this accomplishment, please click the link below.

Pictured from left to right on the front row are Amanda Montgomery, Hull; Crystal Shelnutt, Athens; Wendy Ryan, Lexington; Joey Rinke, Athens; and Daniel Jennings, Danielsville. Pictured from left to right on the back row are Ben Ewing, adjunct instructor; Matt Parr, Athens; Beth Seymour, Elberton; Steve Shelton, Watkinsville; Josh Carrington, Elberton; Justin Sanders, Stephens; and Glenn Henry, program chair for the Paramedic Technology program.

Biotechnology is considered by the U.S. Department of Labor to be a high growth, high demand industry with its foundation in many disciplines, including biology, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, genetics, chemistry, and biomanufacturing technology. The combined biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry is expected to be one of the 10 fastest growing industries with a projected growth rate of 70 percent between now and 2012.

Click the link below to see a short video on how Biotechnology shapes the developmental aspects of health care.

Athens Technical College fielded its first coed softball team this past spring. Though their record wasn't anything to write home about, the team members had a great time. Plans are now underway to field a team for the fall softball league. All employees (including adjunct faculty and work-study students) are eligible to play on the team. Anyone interested in participating in the fall league should contact Leslie Crickenberger in the Human Resources Office.

Pictured from left to right on the front row are Dr. Randall Fameree, Anatomy and Physiology instructor; David Ray; Lee Pilgrim, web developer; Jerry Cummings, Radiography instructor; Lenzy Reid, director of admissions; and Darrell Brewer, director of student activities. Pictured on the back row are Alisa Hilley; Leslie Crickenberger, director of human resources; Tina Grile, Dental Services program chair; Courtney Ray, testing administrator; Kathryn Thomas, vice president for finance and administration; and Vanessa Eason, admissions specialist. Not pictured are Katie Kandalec, SCT 100/EMP 100 instructor, Dr. Carole Miller, Veterinary Technology program chair; and Lisa White, Early Childhood Care and Education program chair.

HOPE book checks will be available on Wednesday, July 1, for students who registered for Summer Quarter 2009 classes during returning student registration and new student registration. Students who registered for classes during late registration and drop/add will not receive their HOPE book checks until Wednesday, July 15.

Pell Grant checks will be available on Friday, July 31, for those students who have completed their financial aid paperwork and are eligible to received this form of financial aid. Students who have not finalized their paperwork, including submitting verification information if required, will not receive their Pell Grant checks until either Tuesday, August 25, or Friday, September 4.

Checks will be distributed at the cashier's offices on the Athens and Elbert campuses and at the director's offices on the Greene and Walton campuses. Students must provide photo identification to receive their checks. College staff will only release checks to students.