Steve Cromer, Vice President of Economic Development, has been selected to represent West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) in the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) 2024 Senior Leadership Academy. The year-long program is designed to provide continued professional development initiatives that are tailored to cultivate career progression within TCSG and its network of 22 affiliated colleges across Georgia.
Participants of the academy will learn operational and administrative responsibilities of TSCG, along with meeting with educational sector leaders, such as the TCSG Commissioner, college presidents, State Board members, legislators, and industry partners. These engagements aim to offer crucial insights and cultivate collaborative relationships throughout TCSG.
“This program is a crucial step towards cultivating a culture of continuous learning and leadership development within the Technical College System of Georgia,” Dr. Alvetta Thomas, President, Executive Leadership Academy and Talent Initiatives said in a press release by TCSG. “By providing our participants with comprehensive training and exposure to a variety of critical areas, we are not only enhancing their individual capabilities but also ensuring that our colleges continue to lead in innovation and excellence. The Senior Leadership Academy is poised to develop leaders who are not just ready for tomorrow but are equipped to shape the future of technical education in Georgia.”
Cromer has been employed with TCSG since 1999. He has served in several positions within the system including Industrial Systems Technology Instructor at Flint River Technical College, Dean for Academic Affairs at Southern Crescent Technical College, Senior Director of Advanced Manufacturing at WGTC, and currently as Vice President of Economic Development at WGTC.
West Georgia Technical College, with campuses in Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson, and Troup counties and class sites in Heard and Meriwether counties, offers more than 120 associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate programs of study. A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, West Georgia Tech is one of the largest of the state’s 22 technical colleges. For more information, please visit www.westgatech.edu.
