COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Updates

COVID-19 and Public Health-Informed Campus Policies Albany Technical College intends to perform its educational mission while protecting the health and safety of its students, faculty and staff, and minimizing the potential spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, within the community. Risks of COVID-19In order to understand the risks that you face by returning to campus, you must understand that COVID-19 is a highly infectious, life-threatening disease declared by the World Health...

We were all hopeful that disruptions to the economy due to COVID-19 would be minimal. However, it has caused a displacement of workers in the Southwest Georgia labor force. I am confident that working together, our economy will return stronger than ever. The impact from the pandemic will likely present a new normal, and Albany Technical College is here to assist our community as we transition and embrace the changes. A significant number of jobs have been lost, and some members of the...

Dougherty County is the center of commerce for our part of Southwest Georgia. Albany Technical College is proud of the role that has been assigned to us. We take seriously our responsibility of providing an educated workforce for industry, commerce, and public service. We have been and continue to be a strong contributor to income generation for our community. As with many Albany businesses and organizations, our campus is temporarily closed. We feel that we should do our part to flatten...

Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College (ATC) is continuing to work with community and state leaders to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 for our students, faculty, staff, and the entire community.  Since the onset of the coronavirus crisis, Albany Tech faculty and staff have prepared and implemented plans to keep our campuses safe, while also minimizing the effects on academic operations.  In March, the college shifted to an all web-enhanced, online format for the safety of students...

We know that during this time it may be hard to maintain communications. Stay in touch with people at Albany Technical College. We also have a quick reference list of “Important Emails” that you can use. Reach out to us. We are here to serve you. Academic Advising - acadadvise@albanytech.edu Admissions - admissions@albanytech.edu Adult Education - lcoston@albanytech.edu Business Office/Cashier - businessoffice@albanytech.edu Career Services -...

March 26, 2020 COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) has changed the nature of collegiate instruction. During a time when skills taught at technical colleges are more valuable, we have temporarily modified normal operations. We don’t know when we will invite students back to campus. However, we will be prepared and ready. We pledge that we will provide a safe learning environment and a quality educational experience. To that end, we will: Develop a process for each student enrolled in the...

All Albany Technical College locations, including the main campus in Albany, are closed indefinitely. Online instruction for students will continue. If you are a student, please continue to maintain contact with your instructor via email and/or telephone so that they can provide specific instructions on coursework. The pandemic is an unusual situation, a truly challenging and ever-evolving public health crisis. Please remember to follow all official recommendations on best practices to...

Statement to ATC Family: The health and safety of Albany Technical College’s students, faculty, and staff is always our first priority. Albany Technical College will close all locations starting Friday, March 20th at noon. Our spring break will begin March 23, 2020 and end March 27, 2020.  This will place us two weeks into our second seven-week spring term.  I’m hopeful that we will be able to restart or spring term on March 30 to finish the term. The overall risk of COVID-19 to...

Before the current enrollment interruption, Albany Technical College (ATC) offered 31 programs 100 percent online. All of our college’s programs currently deliver at least one course offered 100 percent online. However, not every technical college course can be easily converted to a 100 percent online format. Nevertheless, all our courses can be delivered in a web-enhanced format. I’m extremely proud of Albany Tech’s faculty and academic leadership for adapting all of our...

  We take the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff, very seriously. Students, please note the following: If a class you enrolled in is moving to an online format, you will receive an email from your instructor. They will provide you with the next steps and information on how to access your course online. Class room instructions will be delivered remotely through Blackboard until further notice. In-person learning environments have been suspended until March 31st, 2020....

Dr. Anthony Parker's letter to all Albany Technical College Students. Dear ATC Students: We hope that you and your family are doing well. We consider your education very important and know that it is vital to maintain a consistent forward momentum as we deal with the outbreak. You may be aware that most of the instruction has transitioned to the online format during the week of March 16-20, 2020. Your instructor will contact you via email and/or telephone to provide specific...

Albany, Georgia - In light of the current health issues and concerns resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19), Albany Technical College (ATC) has made the decision to move certain classes online.  While a variety of factors influenced this decision, be assured that the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff is always our primary concern.  Beginning March 16 through March 20, 2020, the college will transition instructional delivery to an online format with the exception of...