Council on Occupational Education Leaves WHTC a “Happy Campus”

 

Washington-Holmes Technical Center faculty and staff, along with the Superintendent and several school board members, listened eagerly to the exit report from the Council on Occupational Education (COE) team after an extensive four-day review of the institution and its programs.  The news was good.  After extending sincere appreciation for the warm southern hospitality show to the team by WHTC, Mrs. Carol Snoddy, COE Team Leader introduced the team members and provided a brief background on COE accreditation and the “re-affirmation of accreditation” process. 

 

Mrs. Snoddy explained that accreditation is a status granted to an educational institution and its programs that have been found to meet or exceed stated criteria of educational quality.  Accreditation has two fundamental purposes: (1) to assure the quality of the institution and its programs, and (2) to assist in the improvement of the institution or its program. Institutional accrediting agencies, such as COE give attention not only to the educational offerings of the institutions it accredits, but also to other institutional characteristics such as student personnel services, financial status, administrative structure, facilities, and equipment.

 

The self-study and program information materials took over a year of preparation by the WHTC faculty and staff.  Other than a few recommendations that will be addressed in the COE Final Report, the team members commended the institution’s exceptional faculty and staff and also praised the students’ enthusiasm about their programs and instructors.

 

COE Team Leader, Mrs. Snoddy presented the exit review report.

 

 

 

 

New SkillsUSA Officers Elected

 

WHTC began the fall semester with the election of new SkillsUSA Officers.  “It is obvious that the successes at the last year’s regional and state competitions have encouraged the participation of more students and instructors,” stated Stephanie Halley, Chapter Advisor.  “The idea of WHTC students bringing home the silver and gold medals has really motivated students to get involved.” 

 

SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations.  The SkillsUSA partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives works together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.  Premier events offered by SkillsUSA are opportunities for students to compete against students from other schools to showcase their technical work skills.  This builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes and leadership.

 

After campaign speeches where finished, the following students were elected as WHTC’s 2009-10 SkillsUSA Officers.

 

Front Row:  Marissa Gibson, Parliamentarian; Janelle Ackerman, Treasurer; and Judi Choffin, Reporter.

Back Row: Charles Watkins, Vice-President; Tonya Sweeting, President; and Sammi Evans, Secretary.

 

 

SkillsUSA Thanks Locals for Fundraising Success 

On November 12th, WHTC SkillsUSA Chapter held their first annual Peanut Boil to raise travel funds for the upcoming regional competition at Pensacola Junior College.  The chapter would like to offer their sincere appreciation to:

• Ron and Karen Barber of Campbellton Farm Service for the donation of peanuts;
• Bryan Lee of Chipley High School for the use of the peanut boiler; and
• Eddie Beckworth, Washington-Holmes Technical Center’s Welding Instructor for his excellent supervision and insuring that the peanuts were cooked to perfection.

 

 

Fried Turkey Fuel - Biodiesel Project Requests Turkey Oil Donations

 

The WHTC Biodiesel Project welcomes donations of your used fried turkey oil. This project provides students with an interdisciplinary education on the production and benefits of biodiesel fuel on the environment, energy security, and our economy.  It includes hands-on learning activities using reactors, centrifuges and filters and mixing the fuel for use in school machinery and heavy equipment.

 

You may drop off your oil donations at the “Growing Green Fuel” building located at the back entrance of WHTC off of West Blvd.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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