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The 2020 high-school softball season is under way across the state, and there appears to be several standout players here in Southeast Georgia again this year. One of those is Ware County senior Avien Trull who is the first recipient of the Coastal Pines Technical College Female Athlete of the Week Award presented by 912 Sports. The pitcher and infielder for the Lady Gators (4-4) is off to a strong start in the pitching circle and at the plate. Trull, who plays on the right side of the...

On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp attended the announcement of the Regional College and Career Academy (RCCA). The event was held on the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Baxley campus, where the Regional College and Career Academy will be built. Governor Kemp Awarded 3 million dollars to allocate for the construction of the Regional College and Career Academy. The Regional College and Career Academy will be a five-county effort that...

The health and safety of Coastal Pines Technical College students, faculty, and staff is always our first priority. As Coastal Pines Technical College returns to in-person learning for the Fall 2020 Semester, we want to provide you with information regarding how we are meeting the needs of our students in the safest way possible. This Fall, we are committed to ensuring a safe learning environment for everyone. There will be new ways to learn, new health procedures in place, and...

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,...