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Paulk named STCs dean of academic support
Carol Paulk 2008
Carol Paulk - photo by File photo

SAVANNAH – Carol Paulk has been appointed dean of academic support at Savannah Technical College, effective May 1. She will lead the units supporting the college’s academic activities including the library, instructional technology, e-learning, evening operations and faculty development. Paulk will also direct the college’s community outreach efforts for instruction serving both high school and university partners.

Paulk has been with the college for 18 years as a faculty member and administrator. She served for eight years as the department head for Computer Information Systems. In addition to her classroom leadership, Paulk has been instrumental in a number of key administrative accomplishments – most recently serving as interim campus director during the opening of the Effingham Campus.  Paulk was an integral member of the college-wide re-accreditation team, successfully partnering with two cities in Indonesia to develop a model for technical education delivery there, developing a campus technology plan, securing grant funding to encourage women to pursue careers in computing and assisting with the transition of the adult literacy program from school district to college administration last year.

She holds a masters degree in education from Georgia State University and bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Augusta State University. Paulk previously served as a faculty member at Armstrong Atlantic State University.

Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase
2026 budget
This chart illustrates how the Effingham County School District’s $203 million general fund is allocated for fiscal year 2026, including spending on salaries, benefits, transportation, health services, and safety and security. (Courtesy of Effingham School District)
The Effingham County Board of Education approved a $203 million fiscal year 2026 budget Thursday night, reflecting an 11% increase over last year. The rise is largely due to an $8 million spike in health and retirement benefit costs for employees. To help cover the shortfall, the district may raise the property tax millage rate, potentially increasing homeowners’ taxes by up to 12 percent.
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