Record Enrollment Growth at Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA (09/12/2024) — Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) has achieved an increase in enrollment for the seventh consecutive semester since the fall of 2022. The college's total enrollment for the fall 2024 semester is 5,326, up from the 2023 fall enrollment of 5,070. This 5% growth puts SRTC among the 19 technical colleges in the state that experienced growth this fall over last. It also marks another milestone for the college's largest enrollment to date!
SRTC President Jim Glass credits the college's strong growth to the combined efforts of faculty and staff. "Our faculty members are committed to providing the kind of high-quality education that is required in our service delivery area," commented Glass. "Before an individual can become a successful graduate, however, they must first become a successful student. Our staff frequently go far above and beyond for our students, assisting and supporting them every step of the way. From application to graduation, our students are never alone. I am proud to say that our team continually puts forth the kind of effort that our students deserve."
In March of 2022, President Jim Glass introduced the new enrollment campaign #GimmeFive to all employees. The objective of the #GimmeFive campaign is to serve as a reminder that all employees play an active role in meeting and exceeding the 5% enrollment growth target.
SRTC has added 35 new programs in the past 3 years to address the evolving demands of various industries and to equip students with the skills needed for contemporary job markets. SRTC has established a new partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology, and through the Georgia AIM grant, SRTC has created new Manufacturing Engineering and Precision Machining labs to advance precision manufacturing offerings in our region, as well as foster innovation through programs like the K-12 InVenture Prize, Georgia FLEX, and the Spark Thomasville partnership.
In the 2024 academic year, SRTC saw strong enrollment numbers in several of its high-demand programs. The Commercial Truck Driving (CDL) program attracted 234 students, while the Welding program had an even larger enrollment of 435 students. However, the most popular field by far was nursing and related health sciences, which boasted a total enrollment of 1,554 students. These figures underscore the continued demand for skilled professionals in transportation, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors in the region.
SRTC offers over 150 degree, diploma, and certificate programs that are designed to get you quickly into your desired career, and 28 general education courses that transfer to the University System of Georgia institutions and 19 private colleges and universities in Georgia. SRTC has instructional sites located in Colquitt, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Thomas, Tift, Turner, and Worth counties for the convenience of our students. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. For the most up-to-date information on registration, class dates, and program offerings, log on to www.southernregional.edu.
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