Click here to visit the web site that J.F. Drake State Technical College has developed in support of its application for accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Colleges (SACS/COC). This site provides narrative specific to each of the compliance standards. Each section contains an explanation of how the College fulfills each specific requirement. The sections are organized by the clauses of the standard itself, and each provides links to the appropriate evidence.
Drake State's educational plan emphasizes a blend of challenging academic study and hands on experiences. Our campus provides the context for an exceptionally rich college experience by offering opportunities for study, work experience, and social engagement.
We look forward to the readers having the opportunity to visit the college itself for it is nearly impossible to fathom the College, its storied history and its enduring commitment to "providing the citizens of north Alabama with flexible and innovative, academic, career and technical education" without exploring our campus.
We invite you to learn more about us as you study this site. The faculty, staff, and administration of Drake State look forward to your visit.
With warm regards,
Helen T. McAlpine, Ed.D.
President, J. F. Drake State Technical College