Technical College System of Georgia Names Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston as Interim President of Augusta Technical College
Atlanta, Ga.–Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Greg Dozier has appointed Augusta Technical College Provost Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston as Interim President of Augusta Technical College, effective April 1, 2025. Dr. Frank-Alston will assume leadership following the appointment of Augusta Technical College President Dr. Jermaine Whirl as President of Savannah State University by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
“Dr. Frank-Alston is a dedicated and accomplished leader with a deep commitment to student success and workforce development,” said TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier. “Her decades of experience and leadership at Augusta Technical College will ensure a seamless transition as the college continues to provide high-quality education and training to students in the region.”
Dr. Frank-Alston has been a part of Augusta Technical College for nearly 20 years, holding several key leadership roles, including Provost and SACSCOC Institutional Accreditation Liaison, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness & Research, Senior Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness & Research, Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs, and Vice President for Student Affairs.
She holds a Ph.D. in Workforce Education & Development with an emphasis in Training/Human Resources from Pennsylvania State University, an M.S. in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University, and a B.A. in Anthropology from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Dr. Frank-Alston is also a 2007 graduate of Leadership Augusta, a 2014 graduate of the Technical College System of Georgia Executive Leadership Academy, and a 2018 graduate of the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence.
“I am honored to serve as Interim President of Augusta Technical College and continue our mission of providing high-quality education and workforce training,” said Dr. Frank-Alston. “I look forward to working alongside our dedicated faculty, staff, and community partners to support student achievement and economic growth in the region.”
Dr. Frank-Alston will officially assume her role as Interim President on April 1, 2025.
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About the Technical College System of Georgia
The 22 colleges of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) are Georgia’s top resource for skilled workers. TCSG offers world-class training in more than 600 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs to students who are trained on state-of-the-art equipment by instructors who are experts in their fields. The system also houses Georgia’s Office of Adult Education, which promotes and provides adult literacy and education programs, including the GED® testing program, throughout the state. In addition, TCSG partners with companies through Quick Start, the nation’s top customized workforce training program, and through its individual colleges, who work with local industry to provide workforce and training solutions. For more information, visit www.TCSG.edu.
Contact:
Mark D’Alessio – Executive Director of Communications
Technical College System of Georgia
mdalessio@tcsg.edu
