The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has appointed Dr. Kendricks D. Hooker as the next president of Augusta Technical College.
His selection was recommended by TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier and approved by the State Board of TCSG during its meeting in Atlanta, according to a press release from Augusta Technical College.
“Dr. Hooker is an accomplished leader with a proven record of advancing student outcomes and building strong academic programs,” Dozier said. “His deep commitment to education, workforce development, and community partnerships makes him the ideal person to lead Augusta Technical College into its next chapter.”
Dr. Hooker joins Augusta Tech with more than 20 years of higher education experience, according to a press release from Augusta Technical College.
Since 2023, he has served as provost of Cabarrus College of Health Sciences in North Carolina, overseeing academic strategy and initiatives to support student achievement.
His career also includes serving as vice president of Academic Affairs at Southwest Tennessee Community College and holding leadership positions at Madison Area Technical College in Wisconsin.
In addition to his administrative work, Hooker spent 13 years as a biology professor at Baptist Health Sciences University, where he was recognized for his dedication to teaching and mentoring students in healthcare and science fields.
“I am honored to join the Augusta Technical College family and excited to continue the college’s mission of providing high-quality, workforce-focused education,” Hooker said. “Together with faculty, staff, students, and community partners, we will build on the college’s strong foundation to prepare the next generation of skilled professionals for Georgia’s growing economy.”
Hooker holds a Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education from Jackson State University, along with master’s and bachelor’s degrees in biology from the same institution.
He also earned an MBA from Bethel University and an associate degree in biology from Coahoma Community College.
He will officially begin his role on Jan. 2, 2026. Augusta Technical College, one of 22 institutions in the TCSG system, serves students across the Central Savannah River Area with programs in healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, business, and other fields.
