Savannah Tech picked for achieving the dream network
Savannah Technical College is one of 12 institutions selected this year into the Achieving the Dream National Reform Network, and school officials say they will immediately begin to identify and implement evidence-based strategies for closing achievement gaps and increasing student retention, persistence and completion rates.
“The college’s administration, faculty and staff firmly believe that all students are entitled to a quality educational experience that will enable them to achieve their desired outcomes,” said college president Kathy S. Love. “The college is focused on student success and continues to make strides in improving graduation, retention, and job placement outcomes.”
Savannah Technical College has improved its graduation rate over the past seven years. In academic year 2008, Savannah Tech’s graduation rate was 51.7 percent. In 2013, the most recently completed academic year, the graduation rate was 63.7 percent.
Wilmington Island Animal Hospital recognized for excellence
Wilmington Island Animal Hospital has earned accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) following a review of the hospital’s practice protocols, medical equipment, facility and client service.
Accredited animal hospitals have chosen to be evaluated on approximately 900 quality standards, ranging from patient care and pain management to staff training and advanced diagnostic services.
To maintain accredited status, Wilmington Island Animal Hospital must continue to be evaluated regularly by AAHA.
The hospital, located at 7802 U.S. Hwy 80 E., can be reached at 912-897-3300 or www.wiahga.com.
Stafford Promotions to host “St. Practice Day on River Street”
Stafford Promotions, a professional events services agency, will host a charity bar crawl called “St. Practice Day on River Street” on Saturday, March 8, to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of the Coastal Empire. Participants will be given a Savannah Bar Crawl “Leprechaun’s List” score card to complete.
The first 250 crawlers to complete their “Leprechaun’s List” and present their scorecard at the last location will receive an official Savannah Bar Crawl “St. Practice Day on River Street” t-shirt.
Participating bars include: Spankys River Street (starting Location, 2-5 p.m), The Bayou Cafe, Barracuda Bob’s Bar & Grill, Wet Willie’s Savannah, GA, The Warehouse Bar and Grill, Rocks on the Roof, Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub, Fiddlers Crab House, Dub’s, a public house, Rusty Rudders Tap House, Murphy’s Law Irish Pub, 309 West on the River, and Saddle Bags Savannah (Ending Location, 4-10 p.m.).
The cost is $15 for online registration or $20 on Saturday. Register online at https://staffordpromotions.wufoo.com/forms/st-practice-day-on-river-stre.... For more information, email StaffordPromos@gmail.com.