Desmond Vaird has been chosen to represent Lanier Technical College at the EAGLE Leadership Institute March 14-16, 2016. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who have demonstrated superior achievement in adult education classes and programs.
The Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) Program celebrates adult learners in pursuit of excellence. The program recognizes and honors students who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in statewide adult education classes. Selection criteria include student character, attitude, attendance, leadership and community involvement and activities.
Vaird stated, "I feel that continued investment into programs such as the GED and the EAGLE Award will not only improve my life, but the lives of other individuals. It will change the legacy that I will leave my future children and students."
EAGLE is the first statewide program in the nation that recognizes and rewards excellence among students enrolled in adult education programs. This student recognition program is designed to create greater awareness of educational opportunities that are available in local communities across the state and to foster greater involvement in lifelong learning pursuits.
Every EAGLE delegate is considered an ambassador and spokesperson for literacy serving local communities and the state by promoting lifelong learning. Since its inception in 1993, the EAGLE Award program has recognized more than 1600 outstanding students across the state. In additional to serving as volunteer role models for family members, friends, neighbors and co-workers, EAGLE delegates serve as mentors, peer tutors, and recruiters of other students into local adult education programs.
