Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Tomorrow's Workforce... Today?
  Tomorrow's Workforce... Today is the Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc.'s campaign to benefit the greater Columbus community. A successful campaign will enhance both the College's facilities and faculty while providing educational opportunities for students that will be tomorrow's workforce.
• How will a successful campaign make Columbus Technical College different?
  Tomorrow's Workforce... Today is the result of a public/private partnership between the Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc. and the State of Georgia. A successful campaign will fund the first of two new health sciences facilities for Columbus Technical College. The second facility has been named the number one priority for 2007 funding by Georgia's Department of Technical and Adult Education. A successful campaign will provide the College with the funds to prepare healthcare professionals, equip laboratories, and support teaching and learning.
• How did Columbus Technical College decide on these priorities?
  The leadership at Columbus Technical College, through its faculty and staff, produced a set of objectives and shared them with community leaders. The emphasis was placed on meeting the needs of the greater Columbus community consistent with the College's mission.
• If Columbus Technical College is a state-funded institution, then why is a campaign needed?
  State funds are limited and subject to economic and political pressures in the State of Georgia. At best, these funds provide basic support and are not available for technology, state-of-the-art laboratories, or faculty development. The state provides only about 55% of our funding.
• Are facility needs not met through state capital project budgeting?
  No. Capital projects are funded at the state level and are subject to a priority list that is funded by the General Assembly. There is simply not enough state money available to fund all the needed projects in Georgia. Additionally, there is a long lag time between capital needs and actual capital funding.
• Why not increase tuition to meet needs?
  The mission of the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education is to provide quality, affordable, accessible education to students. Tuition is governed by the State Board to ensure that student expenses are kept as low as possible. Revenue from students at Columbus Technical College accounts for 35% of the budget.