Debbie
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We
are excited about the phenomenal growth that has
occurred at GVTC. Student enrollment has more
than tripled since Spring 2000, and course offerings
have increased by nearly 150%. (See
charts.) And, our
retention rate ranges between 76-80%, much higher than
the national average of 50%
Why
the astounding success? Many factors are
involved, but the bottom line is excellent instruction
and a commitment to serving students. A great
deal of credit for our success must go to both
technical college instructors and staff who advise,
assist and support “virtual students” via
telephone and email. They are making success
possible for so many who would not be able to attend
traditional classes.
This
month’s newsletter highlights our first foray into
non-credit instruction via a three-way partnership
between GVTC, Georgia Quick Start, and BellSouth
Corporation which allows us to offer Basic Electricity
for Telecommunications; information on Blackboard
training that should enlighten and encourage current
faculty to give it a try; and be sure to read our
Student Success Story on Byron Trivett, a remarkable
young man with a plan for the future!
Do
you have a suggestion for future issues? Get your name
in this issue's drawing for a GVTC golf shirt!
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Copyright
2001 GVTC.
All rights reserved.
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respective owners. The opinions expressed in this magazine
do not necessarily reflect those of GVTC.
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New
Frontiers . . . Beyond Classroom Walls
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Student Success
Story -
Valedictorian
Goes Online with
DeKalb Tech and GVTC
As the 1999 Valedictorian of Newton County High School, Byron
Trivett’s straight A’s and high SAT scores gained him
acceptance for admission at the Georgia Institute of
Technology and other prestigious colleges.
So when he enrolled instead in Computer Programming
at DeKalb
Technical College, some people were a little surprised.
More about
Byron . . .
click
here
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BellSouth,
Georgia Quick Start &
GVTC Online Connection
BellSouth,
Georgia Quick Start, and Georgia Virtual Technical College
have teamed up to make the BellSouth Basic Electricity for
Telecommunications Course available online through Georgia's
technical colleges.
The Basic
Electricity course was first offered online by eight
technical colleges through GVTC in March: Athens Tech,
Atlanta Tech, Coosa Valley Tech, DeKalb Tech, Griffin Tech,
Lanier Tech, Okefenokee Tech and Valdosta Tech.
Additionally, Atlanta Tech and DeKalb Tech offered onsite
classes using their campus computer labs.
More about
"BellSouth Connection" . . .
click
here
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Blackboard
Training - Yes, You Can!
Get
Ready to Teach an Online Course
BLACKBOARD
is the comprehensive e-Learning platform used by GVTC to
deliver courses and programs over the Internet from
Georgia’s 33 technical colleges. GVTC provides
instructor training, course development support, and
technical support for those who wish to teach a totally
online course or just enhance a campus course using
Blackboard functionality. Instructors and students
have been impressed with Blackboard’s ease-of-use and its
many functions.
More about
"Blackboard Training" . . .
click here
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GVTC
Updates
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Attention students! Tell us how great your
instructor is! Nominate your instructor for the INSTRUCTOR
SPOTLIGHT coming in the next issue. Send a paragraph or
two about your instructor to instructorspotlight@gvtc.org
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Thanks
for spreading the word about GVTC. Certificates of
appreciation presented in May.
click here
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Enrollment
and courses: the numbers just keep growing and growing
and...
See the charts...
click here
•Mark your
calendars for the GVTC Summit 2001
October 17 - 19, 2001
Callaway
Center for International Business Development
West Georgia Technical College, LaGrange, Georgia
Those who should
attend:
Technical College
Presidents
VP's of Instruction
VP's of Student Services
Registrars
Financial Aid Officers
Admissions Specialists
Student Advisors
Current Online Instructors
GVTC Coordinators, and
Those interested in
BECOMING an online instructor
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Check out
GVTC international
@
StudyOverseas.Com
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Congratulations, Robert!
Robert Keown was the winner in last issue's GVTC golf shirt
drawing.
Thanks to everyone who contributed ideas and comments.
•Next
issue: Public Safety Programs Featured
Student
Finds Firefighting Future On-Line
by Tom Smith, West Georgia Tech
Police Officers Upgrade Training Online
by Russ Pomrenke, Lanier Tech
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