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Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) recently hosted the new Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner, Greg Dozier. Commissioner Dozier had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Glenn Deibert, President of the College, and be introduced to the CPTC Leadership Team. During the visit, the Commissioner was able to learn more about CPTC and the unique opportunities and programs the College offers. Commissioner Dozier toured the Waycross Campus and Jesup Instructional Site to get a...

The Coastal Pines Technical College Board of Directors recently held their monthly meeting and were able to recognize and congratulate two board members who were rolling off of active duty. Toni Nelson of Ware County, former Vice Chair of the Board, and Lee Gowen of Charlton County, Board member, both served their last meeting of the term at the June meeting. Mr. Gowen and Mrs. Nelson have both served three consecutive three-year terms for a total of nine years of service to the College...

CPTC Foundation© Rayonier Advanced Materials recently presented a $1,500 donation to the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation. Kellie Shanklin, a Rayonier employee, came to the Jesup Instructional Site to present the check to the Director of Institutional Advancement, Stephanie Roberts. This generous donation from Rayonier Advanced Materials will be given to the General Scholarship Fund to assist students who may need it. "CPTC Foundation is very thankful for longtime...

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Local Board of Directors appointed a new Board Chair for the 2020-2021 year. Lee Lewis of Appling County, who has been serving as Vice Chair, was named the new Board Chair at the June 18, 2020 Board of Directors meeting. Ted Buford, is rolling off of the Board of Directors after twelve years of service to Coastal Pines. Also rolling off the Board are Gwen Mungen, of Camden County, who has been serving on the Board for nine years, and Joy...

Each semester Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) recognizes students who have accomplished high academic achievement through the President’s List, Dean’s List and the Academic Achievement Award. The President's List recognizes full-time students who earned a semester GPA of 4.00 and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. The Dean’s List recognizes CPTC students enrolled full time who have earned a semester GPA of 3.75 - 3.99 out of a possible 4.0 and have a cumulative GPA of...

Coastal Pines Technical College Named Winner of Blackboard’s Inaugural Fix Your Content Day Challenge Team recognized for advancing the accessibility of digital course content Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) has been named the North American winner, as well as the Global Winner of Blackboard’s inaugural Fix Your Content Day Challenge, a day of action and impact that brought together institutions from across the globe to dedicate 24 hours to improving the accessibility of as...

In compliance with Governor Brian Kemp’s Executive Order 3.16.20.01, all Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) campuses are closed to the public March 18 through March 31. Academic courses will continue via distance (online) education. Students should continue to check their Coastal Pines student email accounts and monitor Blackboard for instruction. College operations will carry-on in a limited capacity for faculty and staff to ensure that essential College functions continue. Updates...

In light of the current health issues and concerns resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19), Coastal Pines Technical College has made the decision to suspend face-to-face classes and activities on all campuses for two weeks starting Monday, March 16, 2020. Online classes will continue. Current plans are to resume classes on March 30, 2020. Faculty and staff will be required to report to work during the two-week period and will begin efforts to develop online course materials to move...

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation recently received a $10,000 grant from the Terry Thomas Foundation. The Terry Thomas Foundation was established in 2004 and is located in Glynn County on Sea Island. Ms. Thomas passed away in 2011, but her Foundation continues to have a powerful impact on her community. This grant will be used to help sponsor Free Application Day at Coastal Pines. Prospective students typically pay a $25 application fee for admission to the College,...

Ja’Queze Kirby didn’t need a big senior season at Jeff Davis to secure a college scholarship. His talents and his strong play for the Yellow Jackets the past three seasons, along with his performance in AAU ball, had already been enough to convince colleges that he could play big-time college basketball. And before he took the floor for the Jackets this year, Kirby had already decided to pursue a collegiate career at Ohio Valley Conference power Murray State following what has been a...

Recently, the College in High School Alliance spotlighted Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) in their monthly newsletter for their Dual Enrollment efforts. The focus of their spotlight was the CPTC Timber Harvesting Operations Program. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is the state agency that oversees the 22 technical colleges across Georgia, whose mission is to develop a skilled workforce for the state’s businesses and industries. These colleges work for hand in...

For the second year in a row, Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) was given the Military Friendly® Schools designation! Now in its 10th year, the Military Friendly® Schools list has come to set the standard for higher education institutions to provide the best opportunities for veterans and their spouses. This prestigious list provides a comprehensive guide for veterans and their families using data sources from federal agencies, veteran students and proprietary survey information from...