Warner Robins, Ga. – Closing out the Spring semester, CGTC welcomed a group of four nursing instructors from St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College.
The College’s Office of Global Initiatives, Economic Development Division and Health Sciences Division through its Nursing Division co-hosted the Dean of the SVGCC Nursing Division, Dr. Roxanne Stowe-Maloney; Lecturer, Mrs. Herona Bute-Black; Clinical Instructor, Mrs. Patricia Providence, and Lecturer, Mrs. Cherry-Ann Morris-Browne for a full week of training and knowledge-sharing with faculty.
“Sharing knowledge and best practices with our friends and fellow nursing instructors is immensely valuable,” said Jessica Willcox, director of Nursing. “They came here and benefited from some targeted training in areas they needed to grow, but what is left is a sense that we all helped the global nursing workforce develop just a bit more.”
The group from SVGCC took part in instructor courses for basic life support, simulation doll training for nursing courses, and training and day-of activities for the Health Sciences Division’s annual mass casualty exercise.
Outside of training, they learned about the College’s overall mission, toured its campuses and center, and were treated to a lot of southern hospitality.
“Our time at Central Georgia Technical College has been truly impactful,” said Dr. Stowe-Maloney. “The opportunity to engage in hands-on training, observe best practices in nursing education, and build meaningful connections with our colleagues has deepened our commitment to advancing nursing education in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This partnership reflects the power of global collaboration in shaping a stronger healthcare workforce.”
The visit accomplished goals and objectives from a 2024 agreement for collaboration on international education and training between the two institutions.
SVGCC plays an important role in CGTC’s Health Sciences Study Abroad, as students who travel for the program often spend time in activities alongside SVGCC students and faculty.
In January, students from the Licensed Professional Nursing (LPN) Bridge Program and Radiologic Technology program took part in the study abroad for the first time.
Student participation under these programs comes as a result of program development under a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program, which exists to develop and expand study abroad programs around the world for underrepresented students and programs. SVGCC is a crucial part of the program’s development.
Both institutions continue to explore ways to foster international education and collaboration.
For more information about CGTC’s Office of Global Initiatives, visit www.centralgatech.edu/global.