Special to The Times South Georgia State College (SGSC) Interim President Dr. Greg Tanner and groups of faculty and staff members from SGSC spent the past two years engaging with the regional area through a community visit initiative. During these visits, the SGSC team listened and learned from people in the communities they call home.
“Through these community visits, we have engaged with local leaders, educators and potential students,“ says Dr. Tanner. “These visits are part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen relationships, listen to community needs, and share important updates about SGSC’s academic programs, student success initiatives, and campus developments.” Dr. Tanner aims to build partnerships that support regional growth and ensure SGSC continues to meet the educational and workforce needs of South Georgia.
The community visit initiative’s goal is to build upon existing partnerships and establish new ones for the betterment of the students and the community. Steps so far have included: