Tech Talk
Taking the Math Outside
August 1, 2017 Math Instructor Cindy Moore had her Calculus I students review for their final exam by doing Calc Caching, which Moore said was a scavenger hunt around campus for math problems.
2017-18 Officers for Faculty and Staff Associations
August 1, 2017 Here are your representatives for the 2017-18 academic year.
Craft Beverage Institute Receives Innovation Award at CCA Conference
July 6, 2017 A number of A-B Tech employees participated in the Community Colleges of Appalachia Conference here in Asheville on June 12 and 13. Presenters included Dave White, Heather Pack, Jill Sparks, Duane Adams, and Sharon Oxendine.
Innovative Expo Welcomes Educators
July 6, 2017 A-B Tech hosted its annual Innovative Expo on June 28, where 25 high school personnel visited the Asheville campus to learn about STEM programs offered at A-B Tech and why they are great options for their students.
Welcome, New Employees
July 6, 2017 Ashlynn Hailey, Student Life Advisor, has a Bachelor’s degree, Mass Communication from North Carolina Central University. Ashlynn has five years of experience in events and enrichment programs for a variety of audiences.
High School Equivalency Graduation Features Success
July 6, 2017 A-B Tech celebrated students who completed the High School Equivalency (HSE) and the first cohort of Project SEARCH, a one-year internship for students with disabilities, ages 18-30, during a ceremony on June 8 in Ferguson Auditorium.
BLET Graduates Days and Night Classes
July 6, 2017 A-B Tech’s Basic Law Enforcement Training conducted graduation ceremonies on June 27 in Ferguson Auditorium for the 2017 Spring Day BLET Class and the 2016 Fall Night BLET Class, with more than 30 graduates.
Social Science Faculty Grade AP World History Exams
July 5, 2017 Randee Goodstadt, Social Sciences Chair and faculty members David Dry and Janet Covert participated in the national Advanced Placement/World History grading in June through The College Board. “This is pretty impressive for our college,” said Kenet Adamson, Dean of Arts and Sciences.
Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Scholarships
June 15, 2017 The K. Ray Bailey Invitational Golf Classic was held on June 2 at Mount Mitchell Golf Club to raise funds for the scholarship programs at A-B Tech. This event’s proceeds fund one of the largest student scholarships offered by the Office of College Advancement.
Higher Education and the Economy
June 5, 2017 The Carolina Public Press Newsmaker Forum on Higher Education and the Economy was held at A-B Tech on May 24 in the Mission Health/A-B Tech Conference Center.