(Woodstock, Ga. – July 29, 2015) Chattahoochee Technical College is pleased to announce the opening of the renovated Woodstock Campus for Fall 2015.
“The location of this campus will truly impact the Woodstock community,” CTC President Dr. Ron Newcomb said. “In terms of a public college in the county, we’re it. The population of Cherokee County is roughly a quarter of a million, and we already had 1,800 Cherokee residents taking one or more classes this past Spring. I believe everyone will benefit from this updated campus.”
Built in the 1930s, the campus sits on the former site of Woodstock Elementary School. The property was leased from the Cherokee County Board of Education in 2004, then deeded by the Board of Education to the state for use by the College in 2013.
“We made improvements to the roofs, windows, HVAC, electrical and plumbing. It has come together perfectly,” CTC Vice President for Facilities David Simmons said. “Woodstock has a strong sense of pride, and we wanted to reclaim the beauty and history of the original building. Many of the people living in Woodstock have ties to the elementary school, and the community has been incredibly supportive throughout the process.”
With a budgeted cost of $5.3 million, the 46,011 gross square-foot building includes 13 classrooms, a library, Student Success Center, faculty offices, office space, restrooms, and a plaza area. Students enrolled in the Technical Specialist Certificate program can take the required core classes at this location, along with Criminal Justice, Introduction to Computers, and many healthcare prerequisites. In addition, the campus may be rented for business meetings and community conferences.
“Our three-pronged goal of the campus is to provide academic and continuing education along with customized training for local businesses and industries,” Vice President for External Affairs Jennifer Nelson said. “As a college, our mission is to provide a variety of educational resources and be an asset in the communities we serve.”
The campus is located at 8371 Main St. in Woodstock. A community open house is scheduled for Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. The first application deadline for Fall Semester is Friday, July 31. The first day of Fall Semester is Aug. 17.