Holston joins LTC as Vice President for Academic Affairs

OAKWOOD - Tavarez Holston is the new Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) at Lanier Technical College.

Holston has more than 13 years of experience in higher education, including over a decade as an administrator. He formerly served at Moultrie Technical College as Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and the Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Prior to beginning his higher education career, Holston worked as an economic developer at the Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority. But he is no stranger to northeast Georgia, having graduated from what is now the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega. As a college undergrad, he worked his way through college as a retail manager for various outlet stores at the North Georgia Premium Outlets in Dawsonville and Tanger Outlets in Commerce.

Dr. Linda Barrow, former VPAA, has assumed the role of Vice President of Adult Education. Dr. Barrow will focus on increasing the number of GED graduates and English as Second Language (ESL) program students in the College's seven county service area.