Cartersville's John Parton named New Executive Director at CTC

Media release: Chattahoochee Technical College, Georgia's largest technical college, has tapped John Parton to be its new executive director of institutional effectiveness. Parton began the position in February.

"I plan to continue the work of my predecessors in this role, as CTC has been blessed with some very strong IE professionals," Parton said. "I will work with our IE staff and the CTC community to find and/or improve the strategic planning, accreditation and regulatory compliance, and quality assurance systems that this college needs in order to meet the needs of our students and community."　 　

Parton previously held the positions of coordinator of student affairs and director of admissions. He has worked at Chattahoochee Technical College for four years prior to this position. Previously he was the director of undergraduate programs for the Campbell School of Business at Berry College. A graduate of Morehead State University and Eastern Kentucky University, Parton holds degrees in government and public administration.

"John Parton possesses the ideal skill set to lead this function of the college," said Chattahoochee Technical College President Dr. Sanford Chandler. "He has exceptional student and academic affairs credentials, extensive knowledge of the college, and his passion for all things involved in institutional effectiveness is unparalleled."

Parton said it was his "love for all things IE" that drove him to apply for the position. Those areas of interest include assessment, strategic planning, analysis, policy (higher ed and government), grant writing/administration, academic AND student affairs, and issues related to accreditation and compliance.

"I'm also fascinated by the complexity of our College as an organization," Parton explained. "I found the opportunity to direct IE efforts in an organization of CTC's size, scope, and quality to be very appealing."

The Institutional Effectiveness Department facilitates and monitors a comprehensive, continuous and integrated system of planning, assessment, and evaluation at Chattahoochee Technical College.　 The department monitors the application of results for improvements in programs and services to enhance and improve the college and demonstrates that the college is fulfilling its mission.　 The department also assists programs in acquiring and maintaining program accreditations and the college in maintaining its accreditation status.　

Parton, his wife Sabrena, and three children live in Cartersville, where they have resided since 1998.