PR2008 Jul 3

Shelton State Community College Electrical Technology Program

Supports Habitat for Humanity

 7/3/2008

Tuscaloosa – Since 1999, Shelton State Community College’s Electrical Technology Program has participated in the construction of Habitat for Humanity homes under the inspiration and guidance of William Quimby, the programs’ instructor.

Quimby explained, “Students receive ‘real-life’ experience in the electrical requirements of building a home.  They can put into practice mandatory standards set by fire and electrical codes.  Also, the ability to serve others in a community aided effort teaches the rewards of giving to others.”

During the spring semester of 2008, Quimby and his students completed their 14th Habitat project.

Quimby, winner of the 2007 Chancellor’s Award as Technical Faculty of the Year, received diplomas from Shelton State in 1968 and 1981, and is a licensed Master Level Electrician as well as an Industrial Electrician.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Athens State College. In addition to teaching, Quimby places particular emphasis on the development of apprenticeship programs and job placement for his students.  He is a consultant for Technical Education for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and has published articles in their national journal.

Through volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations of money and materials, Habitat for Humanity builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner (partner) families. Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit, financed with affordable, no-interest loans. The homeowners' monthly mortgage payments are recycled into a revolving Fund for Humanity that is used to build more houses.