Mary Beth Watson, Vice President for Human Resources at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), recently completed the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative professional development program aimed at advancing careers within TCSG and its 22 colleges. Watson was a participant of the program’s third cohort of individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership potential. A graduation ceremony in Savanah, Georgia, celebrated the achievements of the cohort.

“The Senior Leadership Academy represents TCSG’s commitment to cultivating the next generation of leaders within our colleges and system,” said TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier. “These graduates embody the excellence and dedication that define our system, and they are well prepared to continue driving Georgia’s reputation as the top state for talent.”

The Senior Leadership Academy is a flagship initiative of TCSG designed to identify, nurture, and equip leaders within the organization with the skills and knowledge required to excel in leadership roles. It is a year-long program divided into eight two-day sessions. The graduates received 160 hours of content, including 18 hours of leadership training through the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

“The Senior Leadership Academy is about preparing leaders who will continue to strengthen our colleges, inspire our students, and advance Georgia’s workforce,” said Dr. Alvetta Thomas, President of Executive Leadership and Talent Initiatives at TCSG. “This year’s graduates demonstrated exceptional commitment to growth, collaboration, and service. Their leadership will have a lasting impact on their colleges, their communities, and the entire TCSG system.”

The Academy is designed to provide participants with a greater understanding of the operation and administrative functions of TCSG and its colleges, such as strategic planning, data driven decision making, budgeting, student affairs, compliance, workforce development, and legal services, among others.

Southern Regional Technical College offers over 150 degree, diploma, and certificate programs that are designed to get students quickly into their desired careers, and 38 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 eleven counties across Southwest Georgia for the convenience of its 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, interested individuals can log on to www.southernregional.edu or call (888) 205-3449.

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