Dr. Kathy Love out as president of Savannah Technical College

Emails sent to staff members at STC were obtained by Connect Savannah

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As of Monday, March 11, 2024, Dr. Kathy Love is no longer the president of Savannah Technical College. Officials for the Technical College System of Georgia would not comment on the reason for Dr. Love’s departure. Dr. Ray Perren, Deputy Commissioner for Technical Education, provided Connect Savannah with a copy of the email sent to Savannah Technical College staff members on Tuesday morning.

The email stated:

“I am writing to you this morning to notify you that Dr. Kathy Love is no longer serving as President of Savannah Technical College. We thank Dr. Love for her many years of service here at Savannah Tech and across the Technical College System of Georgia. In the coming days, Commissioner (Greg) Dozier will announce the appointment of an interim President to lead Savannah Tech. In the meantime, I have been assigned to work from Savannah Tech to assist you as the college goes through this transition. Please feel free to reach out to me if I can provide you with any assistance over the coming days.”

On Wednesday, Commissioner Greg Dozier sent another email to Savannah Technical College staff, this time announcing Dr. Ryan Foley as Interim President.

Dr. Ryan Foley named interim president of Savannah Technical College

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ryan Foley as the Interim President of Savannah Technical College, effective immediately. Dr. Foley brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to excellence in higher education. He has spent nearly 20 years serving at Ogeechee Technical College; the last seven as Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. With his extensive background in the Technical College System of Georgia, Dr. Foley is well-suited to guide Savannah Technical College at this time. I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Dr. Kathy Love for her years of service to Savannah Tech and the community."

"Thank you to the Savannah Tech community for your commitment to the college which continues to play a vital role in educating students and building a skilled workforce for the region. Together, we will continue to build on the legacy of Savannah Technical College, ensuring a bright and prosperous future for all. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Ryan Foley in his new role of Interim President of Savannah Technical College.”

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Dr. Kathy Love out as president of Savannah Technical College (4)

Dr. Ryan Foley

Foley comes to Savannah from Ogeechee Technical College where he most recently served as Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs.

He was previously appointed by Dozier as Interim President of Southern Crescent Technical College in December 2021. Dozier was appointed by Governor Brian Kemp as Commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia in January 2020.

Savannah Technical College serves more than 4,500 students each semester with campuses in Savannah, Hinesville/Ft. Stewart and Effingham County. It offers nearly 150 certificate, professional diploma and associate degree programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Services, Industrial Technology and Allied Health.