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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Student Calendar
Course Descriptions
Programs of Study
General Information
Introduction
Philosophy
Mission and Vision
Goals & Warranty
History of DeKalb Tech
Career Planning
Learning Support
Accreditation
Advisory Committees
Admission Information

Admission Procedure
International Students
Definition of Legal Resident
Student Fees and Costs
Withdrawal & Refund of Fees
Student Right to Know
Faculty and Staff
General and Academic Policies
General Policies
Student Grievance Procedures
Student Records
Course Withdrawals
School Withdrawals
Academic Policies
Class Attendance
Grading System
Academic Status
Learning Support Academic Policies
Graduation Requirements
Student Affairs
Services and Centers
Advisement
Student Financial Aid
Campus Life
Student Organizations & Activities
Honors Societies & Awards

Innovative/Special
Programs and Services

Evening and Weekend Classes
Distance Learning
Off-Campus Centers
Department of Special Services
Economic Development Programs
Adult Education & GED
Workforce Investment Act Program
New Connections to Work Program
Georgia Fatherhood Program

 


Faculty and Staff

Robin Aiken (2005)
Faculty, Medical Laboratory Technology
B.S.M.T., Medical University of South Carolina

Natoshia Anderson (2006)
Faculty, Drafting
B.S., Southern Polytechnic State University; M.B.A., Georgia Tech

John Arrington (2003)
Director, Tech Prep / Career Initiatives
B.A., Emory University; J.D., Woodrow Wilson College of Law; additional graduate study, Emory University

Connell Bell (2002)
Librarian
A.A., Santa Fe Community College; B.A., University of Florida; M.L.S., Clark Atlanta University

M. Gale Belton (2004)
Director, Human Resources
B.S., Albany State University; M.S., Capella University; SHRM Certified Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)

William E. Billingsley (1999)
Workshop Facilitator, Georgia Fatherhood Program
Postsecondary study, University of South California

Felisha Digby Blackwell (2001)
Coordinator, Student Activities, Clarkston
GA Perimeter College

Mike Blouin (2006)
Director, Security
Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council

Roslyn Davis Bogle (2003)
Coordinator, New Connections To Work/Equity
B.A., University of Alabama

Lesley Bowick (2005)
Faculty, Accounting Technology
B.B.A., Mercer University; CPA Georgia

Duke Bradley (2006)
Faculty, Paralegal Studies
B.A., Morehouse College; M.A.T., Brown University; J.D., John Marshall Law School

alerie Brown (2005)
Faculty, Criminal Justice
B.S, M.P.A., John Jay College of Criminal Justice

John J. Buell (1978)
Vice President of Administration
B.S., Carson Newman College; M.B.E., Ed.S., GA State University

Karen M. Burdell (1997)
Librarian
B.S., Valdosta State University; M.S., Florida State University; Ed.S., University of GA

Sheila Caldwell (2006)
High School Coordinator
B.S., Northern Illinois; M.S., Argosy University

Glen Cannon (2007)
Comptroller
B.B.A., West Georgia College; M.B.A., Mercer University; Ed.D., University of GA

William Ronald Carr (1990)
Faculty, Air Conditioning Technology
Graduate, DeKalb Technical College; Postsecondary study, GA State University; 26 years technical experience

Sue Chandler (2004)
Director, Institutional Planning, Evaluation and Effectiveness
B.S.Ed., West Virginia University; M.Ed., Georgia State University

Sandra L. Clapper (1997)
Faculty, Technology-Based Instruction
B.S., GA Southern University; M.S., Capella University; Distance Learning Certificate, State University of West GA; additional study, University of Louisville, University of GA, Maysville Community College

Barbara Clay (2005)
Coordinator, Student Activities, Covington

David L. Corsover (2000)
Faculty, Mgmt. & Supervisory Development
A.A., Nassau Community College; A.S., Miami-Dade Community College; B.S., Wagner College; M.S., GA State University; additional graduate study, Florida Atlantic University

Virgil Costley (2002)
Faculty, Paralegal and Criminal Justice Studies
B.A., Emory University; J.D., Mercer University School of Law

Martha Coursey (2001)
Director, Adult Literacy Services
B.A., M.Ed., Georgia State University; Ed.D., University of Georgia

Mark C. Crawford (1984)
Faculty, Automotive Technology
A.S., Florida Junior College; ASE Certified Automotive Technician; 22 years technical experience

Dennis Crosby (1985)
Faculty, Commercial Truck Driving
Graduate, DeKalb Technical College; A.S., GA Perimeter College; ASE Certified Automotive Technician; CDL License; Commercial Motor Vehicle Examiner; Defensive Driving Certified Instructor; 13 years technical experience

Loretta S. Crosson (1997)
Faculty, General Education
B.S., M.A., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; additional study, University of South Carolina, SC State University

Rosa Cruz (2005)
Recruiter/Admissions Specialist
B.S., GA State University; B.A., St. Leo University

Angela Cummings (2006)
Academic Advisor
B.A., M.S., Alabama State University

Roxanne Curry (2002)
Media Specialist/Technology Coordinator
B.A., Auburn University; M.Ed., Troy State University

Amit P. Davé (1998)
Faculty, Computer Information Systems
B.S., University of Kashmir; M.B.A., Berry College; M.S., Clark Atlanta University; additional study, GA State University

Daisy W. Davis (1994)
Dean, Academic Delivery
B.A., Talladega College; M.Ed., Texas Southern University; Ed.D. University of GA; additional graduate study, GA State University, University of GA

Paul A. Davis (1986)
Faculty, Printing/Graphics Technology
Graduate, DeKalb Technical College; 10 years technical experience; Certified by the Graphics Arts Technical Foundation (GATF)

Yvonne Durrant (2004)
Faculty, Practical Nursing
B.S.N., Lehman College; M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Cynthia Dorsey Edwards (1995)
Director of Career and Job Search Services
B.A., University of North Texas ; additional study, Southern Methodist University; Certified Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF); Certified Instructor, Napoleon Hill's Keys to Success Program

Bruce W. Eichenlaub, Jr. (1997)
Faculty, Electronics Technology
Graduate, Savannah Technical College; B.S., University of GA; FCC licensed; A+ certified; CETMA ETA certified; licensed GA electrical contractor; NCCER certified instructor; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA); Cisco Certified Academy Instructor; Net+ Certification; Fiber Optics Installer Certification (FOIC); Georgia Low-Voltage License Certified HTL Instructor, 13 years technical experience

John Etienne (2001)
Faculty, Computer Information Systems
A.A., B.S., University Central Florida; M.S., GA State University; Additional graduate study, NOVA Southeastern University; Cisco Certified Network Associate; Early Achiever MCSE - Microsoft Windows 2000; Microsoft Certified Professional; Network + Certification; A+ Certification

Katherine R. Fowler (1999)
Director, Marketing
A.A., GA Perimeter College; B.A., GA State University; Certified Economic Development Trainer (CEDT); Economic Development Certification, GA Institute of Technology

Earl J. Friedell, Jr. (1981)
Faculty, Automotive Technology
A.S., GA Perimeter College; B.B.A., M.Ed., Ed.S., GA State University; ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician

John Gadson (2006)
Director, Facility and Auxiliary Services
B.S., M.B.A., University of South Carolina

Janis Gilliland (1996)
Assistant Registrar

Linda A. Gilmore (1997)
Faculty, General Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.A., GA State University

Conseulo Godden (2000)
Director, Regional Transportation Training Center
NCCER Certified; Defensive Driving Certificate; Fork Lift Safety Certificates; Postsecondary study, GA Perimeter College, University of Los Andes

William Gohdes (2000)
Dean, Academic Operations
B.S., Penn State University; M.Ed., Ed.D, University of GA

Debra B. Gordon (1989)
Dean, Academic Support
B.S., M.Ed., Tennessee State University; Ed.D., Clark Atlanta University

Tanya Gorman (2003)
Vice President of Academic Affairs
A.S., Loma Linda University; B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.Ed., Memphis State University; M.S.N., Ed.D., University of Tennessee

John Gottardy (2003)
Director, Financial Aid
B.S., Pennsylvania State University

Cornell Grant (1997)
Faculty, General Education
B.S., Voorhees College; M.S., Clark Atlanta University

Larry Grant (1990)
Faculty, Cosmetology
Graduate, Lanier Technical College; 32 years technical experience

Linda Grant (1998)
Faculty, Early Childhood Care and Education
B.S., Brenau University; B.A., Stockton State College; M.A., Montclair State University; Certified Trainer West Ed Infant/Toddler Caregivers; Additional graduate study, William Paterson University

Don Green (2005)
Faculty, Commercial Truck Driving
Tri-State Commercial Truck Driving School

Paula Greenwood (2006)
Special Services Advisor
B.S., Memphis State University

Bobbi H. Gulley (2007)
Faculty, Paramedic Technology
L.P.N., Griffin Technical College; B.S., Mercer University; M.S., Mercer University; additional study, Clayton College & State University

April S. Halliday (1997)
Student Services Specialist
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., University of GA

Paula Harper (2006)
Faculty, Medical Assisting
A.A.T., Layman’s Bible School

Willie Harvey (2006)
Faculty, Welding and Joining Technology
Diploma, DeKalb Technical College

Mary E. Harris (2006)
Faculty, Cosmetology
7 years technical experience

A. Keith Hendrick (1998)
Faculty, Business Technologies
A.S., Snead Junior College; B.S., University of Colorado; M.B.A., Florida State University

Ernest F. Hensley (1998)
Department Chair, Computer Information Systems / Electronics / Engineering Technology
A.S., B.A., University of Minnesota; M.S., Nova Southeastern University

Loretta Hicks (2007)
Director, Business and Community Services, DeKalb
B.S., M.S., Bowling Green State University

Marcus W. Hicks (1997)
Department Chair, Business Technologies
A.A., Spartanburg Methodist College; B.S., College of Charleston; M.Ed., University of GA

Rebecca C. Hill (1995)
Faculty, Paramedic Technology
Paramedic Diploma, LPN, DeKalb Technical College, additional study Georgia Perimeter, 30 years technical experience

Robin W. Hoffman (1973)
President
B.S.M.T., Oglethorpe University; M.Ed., Ph.D., GA State University

Charles Holden (2006)
Faculty, Drafting
B.A., Middlebury College; M.F.A., University of North Carolina

Tina Horne (2001)
Faculty, Adult Literacy
B.A., Spelman College; additional study, GA Perimeter College and GA State University

Karen Price Howard (1996)
Faculty, Marketing Management
B.S., James Madison University; M.A., Central Michigan University; additional graduate study, GA State University

Kris Howery (2005)
Faculty, Computer Information Systems
B.S., Strayer University; A.S., Central Carolina Community College; Telecommunications Installation and Maintenance Certification

Joy Jackson (2006)
Faculty, Practical Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., GA State University

James Johnson, Jr. (2000)
Director of Admissions, Covington Campus
A.A., Columbia College; B.A., St. Leo College

Maria M. Johnson (2006)
Faculty, General Education
B.A., M.S., Florida International University

Michael D. Jones (1996)
Faculty, Computer Information Systems
B.A., Emory University; M.B.A., Golden Gate University; additional study, Saint Leo College, Central Carolina Technical College, University of South Carolina

Wanda Kendricks (1999)
Faculty, Adult Literacy
B.S., Morris Brown College; additional study, Atlanta Technical College

Robert King (2006)
Coordinator, Workplace Education/Special Projects

B.A., Presbyterian College; M.Ed., GA State University

Caroline F. Knox (1996)
Faculty, Early Childhood Care and Education
B.S., Berry College; M.Ed., additional study, GA State University

Natalie Kostas (2000)
Department Chair, Industrial and Transportation Technologies
B.S., Wichita State University; M.S., University of Kansas

Gerald H. LaFontaine (1997)
Faculty, Industrial Maintenance Technology
B.S., University of GA; NCCER, CCNA, CCAI, Network + certified instructor; FCC licensed; 21 years technical experience

Cecelia Lakin (2000)
Webmaster / Media Technician
Wayne State University; DeKalb Technical College

Marjorie S. LaSalle (1991)
Faculty, General Education
B.S., Tulane University; M.A., Ed.S., GA State University

John Lassiter (2006)
Director, Learning Resources
B.A., Columbus State University; M.S., Clark Atlanta University

Richard Levesque (2005)
Faculty, Computer Information Systems
B.S., M.S., University of Maine

Patricia Lewis (2004)
Assistant Registrar
B.S., Shaw University

Roger W. Lignugaris (1997)
Faculty, Economics, Banking and Finance
B.S., GA Institute of Technology; M.B.A., University of New Orleans; Novell Certified Netware Engineer; Microsoft Certified Solution Developer; additional graduate study, Columbus State University

Mary Parken Lindquist (1976)
Faculty, General Education
B.A., Western Illinois University; M.A., Northwestern University; Ed.S., University of GA

Sharon Lowery (2004)
Faculty, Early Childhood Care and Education
B.S.Ed., Bowling Green University

William T. Lucas, Jr. (1997)
Faculty, Industrial Maintenance Technology
B.S.M.E., Auburn University; 9-12 Certified Science and Physics, University of GA; additional graduate study, George Washington University

Michelle Marotti (2000)
Coordinator, Distance Learning
B.S., M.S., Southern Oregon University

Helen Mathis (2004)
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
B.S., GA Southern College; Certified Economic Developer Trainer (CEDT), Economic Development Certification, Georgia Institute of Technology

Terry McCamish (1999)
Assistant Director, Institutional Effectiveness
B.S.B.A., Rockhurst University; additional graduate studies, University of Missouri; 20 years technical experience

Kenneth McClennon (2003)
Coordinator, Georgia Fatherhood Program
B.A., South Carolina State University

Marjorie McCullough (2005)
Faculty, Medical Assisting
A.S., GA Perimeter College

Tracie McGhee (2000)
Student Services Specialist
B.B.A., University of GA

Catrenia D. McLendon (1994)
Department Chair, General Education
B.A., University of Tennessee; M.Ed., Troy State University; additional graduate study, University of Phoenix

Jeryll A. McWhorter (1990)
Faculty, Air Conditioning Technology
Diploma, DeKalb Technical College; NATE Certified; Conditioned Air Contractor-Unrestricted; ARI Certified; ACCA-EPA Certified-Universal; 25 years technical experience

Todd Meadors (1996)
Faculty, Computer Information Systems
B.B.A., M.B.A., Mercer University; M.S., GA State University; Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer; Network + Certification; A+ Certification

Debby Milledge (2001)
Faculty, Adult Literacy
B.A., B.S., Jacksonville State University

Patricia A. Miller (1999)
Manager, ATC Conference Center Operations
B.A., Grove City College; M.A., Bucknell University

Samuel Mitchell (2005)
Faculty, Air Conditioning Technology
A.A.T. DeKalb Technical College; Conditioned Air Contractor Unrestricted; EPA Certified Universal, NATE Certified

Terry Moore (2005)
Faculty, Automotive Technology
ASE Certification

Sarah Cathryn Nash (2000)
Faculty, Accounting Technology
B.S., Hampton University ; M.B.A., GA State University ; C.P.A., State of Georgia

Ken Neal (2006)
Faculty, Automotive Technology
ASE Master Automotive Technician Certified; L1 Advanced Engine Performance Certified

Michael Newton (2005)
Faculty, Commercial Truck Driving
B.S., Oglethorpe University; 14 years technical experience; Commercial Motor Vehicle Examiner

Ngoc Y Nguyen (1989)
International Student Advisor
B.A.,Law Degree, University of Law, Saigon, Vietnam

Francis Nyandeh (2002)
Faculty, General Education
B.S., University of Science and Technology, Ghana; M.S., Clark Atlanta University; additional study, Oregon Graduate Institute

Frances Offutt (2003)
Faculty, Surgical Technology
A.S.N., Troy State University

Margaret Olds (1999)
Faculty, Adult Literacy
B.S., South Carolina State University

Parker Owen (2001)
Librarian
B.A., GA State University; Masters of Library/Information Sciences, Valdosta State University

Frances Owens (2002)
Faculty, Cosmetology
Graduate, Minosa Beauty School; 35 years technical experience

Corey Parker (2005)
Academic Advisor
B.S., Old Dominion University; M.Ed., Cambridge College

Nora Pavlova-Alexandrova (2006)
Faculty, Surgical Technology
B.A., Plodiv Medical College

Frank J. Perry (1985)
Faculty, Automotive Technology
A.A.S., B.S., Ferris State University; M.A., Michigan State University; ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician

Keith Perry (1991)
Director, Information Technology
A.A.S., GA Perimeter College; B.S., Florida State University; C.N.E., C.N.A.

Lisa M. Peters (1992)
of Special Services/International Student Advisor
B.I.S., M.S., GA State University

Lorenzo Pitts, Jr. (2000)
Faculty, General Education
B.S., M.A., Northeastern University; Ed.D., Clark Atlanta University

Kelly P. Pollard (2000)
Student Services Specialist
B.S., Troy State University

Genevieve Randall (2006)
Assistant Director, Financial Aid
B.S., Hampton University

Terry G. Richardson (1998)
Director of Admissions
B.S., Hampton University; M. Divinity, Emory University

Virginia D. Roberts (1994)
Faculty, Medical Laboratory Technology
A.S., GA Perimeter College; B.S., GA State University; graduate study, GA State University; M.Ed., Troy State University, 25 years technical experience

Alice Rockwell (1974)
Faculty, Adult Literacy
B.A., Florida State University; M.Ed., University of GA

Stuart Rolf (2000)
Faculty, Machine Tool Technology
Apprenticeship, G.A. Harvey Group; Mechanical Engineering Certificate, Southeast London College; CNC Specialist, DeKalb Technical College

Meda Rollings (2006)
Recruiter/Admissions Specialist
B.A., Albany State University; M.A., Austin Peay State University

Mary S. Russell (1973)
Faculty, Business Office Technology
A.A., Reinhardt College; B.S., M.Ed., University of GA; Ed.S., GA State University

Michael S. Sachs (1989)
Faculty, Automotive Technology
B.S.Ed., M.Ed., University of GA; ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician

R. Keith Sagers (2005)
Compass Admissions Testing Specialist
B.S., DeVry University; M.B.A., Keller Graduate School

Thomas L. Schulz (1980)
Faculty, Opticianry
A.A.S., B.S., Ferris State University; American Board of Opticianry Certified Optician; National Contact Lens Examiners Certified Optician; GA Licensed Optician; Fellow, National Academy of Opticianry

Bryan Sexton (2007)
Faculty, Electronics Technology
B.S., Electrical Engineering Technology, Southern Polytechnic State University; M.S., Mercer University

Mary Shearon (1999)
Faculty, Adult Literacy
B.S., University of Tennessee

Margaret A. Shepard (1996)
Faculty, Adult Literacy
B.S.Ed., Northwest Missouri State College; additional study, Mount Saint Scholastica College, University of GA

Howard Shulman (2005)
Faculty, Computer Information Systems
B.S., Polytechnic Institute; M.S., New Mexico State University

Karen Sills (1977)
Registrar
A.S., GA Perimeter College; B.B.A., GA State University

Reginald Simpkins (2006)
Faculty, Automotive Technology
Postsecondary study, Bethune-Cookman College; ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician; ASE Certified Advance Level Specialist; ASE Certified Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician; ASE Certified Undercar Specialist; ASE Certified Truck Equipment Technician

Deborah Skinner (2001)
Coordinator, Continuing Education
B.S., University of West Georgia

Kimberley Sloan (2003)
Manager, Student Success & Learning Center
B.A., M.Ed., North Carolina Central University

Rahl Smith (2007)
Director, Business and Community Services, Newton, Rockdale and Morgan
B.A., Mercer University; SHRM Certified Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)

Richard Smith (2005)
Vice President, Economic Development
A.A., Clayton College; B.B.A., GA State University

Theresa Snagg (2006)
Faculty, Practical Nursing
B.S.N., City College; M.S.A., Pace University

Providencia Soto-Mercer (1998)
Media Specialist
B.A., Inter-American University of Puerto Rico; M.Ed., American InterContinental University

Claudia H. Stokes (1984)
Faculty, General Education
B.S., Savannah State University; M.A., Clark Atlanta University; Ed.S., GA State University; additional study, Clark Atlanta University

Stephen P. Strickland (1997)
Faculty, General Education
B.T.E., GA Institute of Technology; 28 years technical experience

Amanda K. Taylor (1993)
Dean of Student Services
B.A., University of California at Los Angeles; M.Ed., Jackson State University

Arnold Taylor (2007)
Faculty, Cosmetology

J. Larry Teems (1981)
Vice President of Student Affairs and Special Assistant to the President
B.S.Ed., University of GA; M.Ed., GA State University; additional graduate study, GA State University

Ann Thomas (2005)
Faculty, General Education
B.S., M.Ed., State University of West Georgia; Ed. S., Jacksonville State University

Beverly Thomas (2006)
Faculty, Criminal Justice
B.S., Kennesaw State University; M.S., Valdosta State University

Charlie J. Thompson (1997)
Faculty, Air Conditioning Technology
Graduate, DeKalb Technical College; B.S., Savannah State College; Conditioned Air Contractor-Nonrestricted; Refrigeration Service Technician-Universal; 8 years technical experience

LaTanya Travis (2002)
GED Administrator / Chief Examiner, Adult Literacy
B.S., Indiana University; additional study, Indiana University

Marilyn Trentham (1983)
Faculty, General Education
B.A., M.Ed., GA State University; additional study, University of GA, University of Alaska

Julian P. Wade, Jr. (1969)
Dean, Academic Operations
C.D.P.; B.B.A., M.P.A., GA State University; additional study, GA State University

Aretha Walker (2001)
Faculty, General Education
B.S., Wiley College; M.A., New York University; additional study, Wiley College; additional graduate study, Clark Atlanta University

Jesse Walker, II (2003)
Faculty, General Education
B.S., Alabama State University ; M.A.T., Oakland University; M.Ed., University of GA; additional study, GA State University

Linda M. West (1996)
Faculty, Computer Information Systems
B.S. GA State University; MOUS Certifications; additional graduate study, GA State University

Kristen P. Westrick (2004)
Faculty, General Education
B.A., Piedmont College ; M.A., GA State University

L. Elaine Williams (1996)
Department Chair, Health & Human Services
C.M.A., R.N., Macon Hospital School of Nursing; B.S., University of St. Francis; M.S.,University of St. Francis

Shayla Willis (2006)
Faculty, General Education
B.A., Georgia Southern; M.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Michael Woods (2000)
Faculty, Electronics/Computer Engineering Technology
B.S., M.S., GA State University; additional study, University of Oklahoma, University of Idaho, University of Alabama; CCNA

Susan Wright (2006)
Faculty, Accounting
B.S., M.B.A., Albany State University

Queen S. Young (1973)
Faculty, Business Technologies
B.S., Alabama A&M University; M.B.E., GA State University

Norman R. Zappa (1996)
Faculty, Welding and Joining Technology
B.S., Colorado Technical University; 33 years technical experience

 


EMERITUS

Clarance D. Adams (1997)
Recruiter/Admissions Specialist

Joan Tracey Axelberd (2000)
Coordinator, Admissions and Special Services

James A. Bearman (2000)
Faculty

Dr. Iris Criscoe (1997)
Dean of Instruction

Dr. Velon Gray (1997)
Registrar

Robert L. Green (1999)
Recruiter/Admissions Specialist

Thomas R. Henderson (1997)
Media Specialist

Kenneth E. Kent (1997)
Faculty

Doris Westbrook (1997)
Dean of Student Services

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