UGA’s Bennett chosen as first black president of Mississippi university
http://onlineathens.com/uga/2013-02-07/ugas-bennett-chosen-first-black-president-mississippi-university
Athens Banner Herald
Feb. 7, 2013
From the Associated Press
By Jeff Amy
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Rodney Bennett was named the first black president of a predominantly white university in Mississippi Thursday. …The 46-year-old Bennett, vice president of student affairs at the University of Georgia, was unanimously named bu the College Board as the 10th president of USM.
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UGA official named first black president of Mississippi university
http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/morning_call/2013/02/uga-official-named-first-black.html
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Feb. 8, 2013
By Carla Caldwell
University of Georgia official Rodney Bennett has been named the first black president of a predominantly white university in Mississippi, reports The Associated Press.
Rodney Bennett Appointed President of the University of Southern Mississippi
Rodney Bennett Appointed President of the University of Southern Mississippi
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
Feb. 7, 2013
Rodney Bennett has been selected as the next president of the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. He will be the first African American president of any of the five predominantly White state universities in Mississippi.
USG RESEARCH
DARPA Backs Python Big Data Projects With $3M Cash
http://siliconangle.com/blog/2013/02/07/darpa-backs-python-big-data-projects-with-3m-cash/
Silicon Angle
February 7, 2013
It’s no surprise that DARPA is being so generous with Continuum, when one considers its lavish spending on Big Data developers in recent weeks. The organization recently funded Kitware to the tune of $4 million to help its open source data aggregation projects, while the Georgia Institute of Technologyreceived $2.7 million in readies to bolster its own work on scalable machine-learning technologies.
University Laboratory Dedicated in Agilent’s Honor
Design World
February 7, 2013
Agilent Technologies Inc. announced the largest in-kind software donation ever in its longstanding relationship with the Georgia Institute of Technology. …Agilent’s latest in-kind donation is valued at approximately $90 million (book value) over three years and will comprise Agilent EDA software, support and training.
USG VALUE
Brookwood Alliance plans revived
http://www.reporternewspapers.net/2013/02/07/brookwood-alliance-plans-revived/
Reporter Newspapers
February 7, 2013
A proposal to change south Buckhead’s relationship with Peachtree Road looked like it was headed in the direction of many similar studies: a PDF stored on the hard drive of a planner’s computer. … Architecture students at the Georgia Institute of Technology created the initial plan for free, though Gardner and his group made a $5,000 donation to the school’s foundation to show their gratitude.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY/BUDGET
House passes $19B amended budget
http://www.ajc.com/ap/ap/legislative/ga-house-passes-19b-amended-budget/nWKDq/
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By the Associated Press
Feb. 8, 2013
ATLANTA —
An amended $19 billion budget plan for Georgia now heads to the state Senate. The
Republicans who control the House largely stuck to a spending blueprint from GOP Gov.Nathan Deal.
Deal proposes HOPE changes for technical colleges
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/deal-proposes-more-hope-changes/nWJGz/
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By Greg Bluestein and Laura Diamond
Gov. Nathan Deal backed a plan Thursday that gives technical college students a better chance at earning the lottery-funded HOPE Grant, responding to criticism that too many were dropping out or avoiding enrolling because of higher standards. …In a separate matter, Deal will add a measure that changes the way Georgia funds the University and Technical College systems.
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Pols propose lowering Hope Grant GPA requirement
http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2013/02/07/pols-propose-lowering-hope-grant-gpa.html
Atlanta Business Chronicle
February 7, 2013
Gov. Nathan Deal, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, House Speaker David Ralston and state Rep. Stacey Evans announced Thursday a proposal to lower the GPA requirement for the HOPE Grant to 2.0. The grant goes to students in the technical college system. The GPA requirement originally was set at 2.0, but was raised to 3.0 for budgetary reasons two years ago, “With an estimated cost between $5 million and $8 million, we believe this will provide greater access to school – and access to a brighter career – at a relatively small cost to the state,” Deal said in a statement.
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HOPE will be expanded for tech grants
http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-02-07/hope-will-be-expanded-tech-grants
Athens Banner Herald
Feb. 7, 2013
Associated Press
ATLANTA — Gov. Nathan Deal and state lawmakers have reached an agreement to lower the grade requirements to qualify for HOPE grants at Georgia technical schools.
Bill would lower HOPE Grant GPA requirement
http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/79382/
The Gainesville Times
Feb. 7, 2013
By Sarah Mueller
Gov. Nathan Deal backs a bill that will lower the requirements for the HOPE Grant for technical college students to a 2.0 GPA from 3.0. …Deal also announced that funding for colleges will change in the 2014 fiscal year from enrollment-based to outcome-based, as recommended by the Higher Education Funding Commission.
Deal says HOPE will be expanded for tech grants
http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2013/feb/07/deal-says-hope-will-be-expanded-tech-grants/
Gwinnett Daily Post
Feb. 7, 2013
By Frank Reddy
LAWRENCEVILLE — The president of Gwinnett Technical College is excited about the Governor’s recent proposal to lower students’ grade requirements to qualify for HOPE grants at the state’s technical schools.
Deal backs change to HOPE grant’s GPA requirement
http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/21649816/article-Deal-backs-change-to-HOPE-Grant%E2%80%99s-GPA-requirement-?instance=secondary_story_left_column
Marietta Daily Journal
Feb. 7, 2013
By Jon Gillooly
ATLANTA — Gov. Nathan Deal announced Thursday he is backing a proposal by state Rep. Stacey Evans (D-Smyrna) to lower the grade point average requirement for the HOPE Grant from 3.0 to 2.0.
Tech college HOPE GPA requirements to be lowered
http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2013/feb/07/state-leaders-back-plan-reduce-tech-college-gpa-re/
Albany Herald
Feb. 7, 2013
By Carlton Fletcher
Gov. Nathan Deal says that he and other top elected leaders in state government support changing the GPA requirement to 2.0 on a scale of 0-4 for technical college students to participate in the HOPE Grant program. …In addition to the proposed change to the GPA requirement for technical colleges, Deal announced plans to attach language to move higher education funding in Georgia from an enrollment-based formula to an outcomes-based formula, as recommended by the Higher Education Funding Commission.
Gov. Deal backs plan to expand HOPE grant
http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/21077376/gov-deal-backs-plan-to-expand-hope-grant
WGNX CBS46 – Atlanta
Feb. 7, 2013
By Christopher King
Thousands of students who want to attend Georgia’s technical colleges have new hope for getting the money they need to pay for tuition. Gov. Nathan Deal says he is backing a plan to make it easier for them to get the HOPE grant.
Gov. Deal: HOPE will be expanded for tech grants
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/21076311/gov-deal-hope-will-be-expanded-for-tech-grants
WAGA Fox5 Atlanta
By Paul Yates
Gov. Nathan Deal and state lawmakers have reached an agreement to lower the grade requirements to qualify for HOPE grants at Georgia technical schools.
Tech school HOPE requirements to be relaxed
http://www.walb.com/story/21058394/tech-school-hope-requirements-to-be-relaxed
WALB TV10-Albany
Feb. 7, 2013
The Governor is pushing a plan to make it easier for technical college students to get HOPE grants.
HOPE Scholars GPA reaction: Georgia to lower grade requirements
http://www.newscentralga.com/news/local/HOPE-Scholars-GPA-Reaction-Georgia-to-lower-grade-requirements-190315711.html
WGXATV FOX24 – Macon
Feb. 7, 2013
Gov. Nathan Deal and state lawmakers have reached an agreement to lower the grade requirements to qualify for HOPE grants at Georgia technical schools.
Lawmakers propose change in GPA requirements for technical school HOPE scholarships
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/lawmakers-propose-change-gpa-requirements-technica/nWJbw/
WSB TV2 – Atlanta
Feb. 7, 2013
By Lori Geary
A new proposed plan would drastically lower the grade point average requirement for Georgia students to receive the HOPE grant. …The plan now is to change the HOPE GPA requirement back to a 2.0 for technical college students, costing anywhere between $5 million and $7 million.
The Debate: Expanding HOPE or lowering standards?
http://www.11alive.com/news/article/276421/168/Bipartisan-proposal-will-restore-some-of-HOPE-cuts
WXIA TV11 — Atlanta
Feb. 8, 2013
In a rare show of bipartisanship, Governor Nathan Deal and other Republican leaders shared the stage with Democratic leaders from the State House. He wholeheartedly endorsed their idea to lower the Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement for technical college HOPE Grants from 3.0 back to 2.0.
OPINION/COLUMNS/BLOGS
Keep Building Satellite College Campuses
http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/story/printer/EDIT-FRIDAY-020813-stk
The Brunswick News
Feb. 8, 2013
Gov. Nathan Deal is committed to technical school education. …Now, the governor appears to be in the process of backing up his call for more technical training. Included in a proposal to be submitted to the General Assembly will be funding for two permanent campuses and facilities of Jesup-based Altamaha Technical College, a member of Coastal Georgia’s state legislative delegation indicated this week. … The governor’s message: Georgia must bolster its investment in technical training. Today. …Right now, most of the job openings in Georgia call for men and women with technical skills, with a technical education.
We’re Getting There!
http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/law-policy-and-it/were-getting-there
Inside Higher Education
Feb. 8, 2013
By Tracy Mitrano
Did anyone outside of New York City happen to catch this story about Baruch College? In the scope of international Internet policy it is a proverbial drop in the bucket. But for higher education information technology policy it is an important story.
A Dangerous Assault
http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2013/02/08/essay-house-republican-leaders-attack-social-science-research
Inside Higher Education
Feb. 8, 2013
By Carol Geary Schneider
This week, in what was billed as a major policy address, Virginian Eric Cantor, the Republican House majority leader, called for eliminating the research “funds currently spent by the government on social science — including on politics of all things….” …The fact is that the liberal arts and sciences are under sustained assault from policy leaders at both the federal and state levels.
HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS
Emory to invest $312M in Clifton Road hospital expansion
http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/a-healthy-conversation/2013/02/emory-to-invest-312m-in-clifton-road.html
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Feb. 7, 2013
By Urvaksh Karkarla
Emory Healthcare will invest $312 million in expanding its flagship hospital on Clifton Road.
Private student loans a nightmare for some co-signing parents
http://diverseeducation.com/article/51202/
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Feb. 7, 2013
By Aleena Gardezi
Roughly $864 billion is outstanding in federal student loan debt, while the remaining $150 billion is in private student loans, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau estimated in its July 2012 report.
College credit recommended for free online courses
http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2020307668_apusmassiveonlinecourses.html
The Seattle Times
Feb. 7, 2013
From the Associated Press
By Terence Chea
Students may soon be able to receive college credit for the free online courses that are reshaping higher education. The American Council on Education announced Thursday that it is recommending degree credit for five courses offered by Coursera …
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ACE Recommending College Credit for Free Online Courses
http://diverseeducation.com/article/51199/
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Feb. 7, 2013
By Terence Chea
Students may soon be able to receive college credit for the free online courses that are reshaping higher education. The American Council on Education announced Thursday that it is recommending degree credit for five undergraduate courses offered by Coursera, a Palo Alto-based company that provides “massive open online courses” from leading universities.
Dispensing Computers
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/02/08/libraries-turn-laptop-vending-machines-fulfill-students-late-night-studying-needs
Inside Higher Education
Feb. 8, 2013
By Alexandra Tisley
…The kiosks work like vending machines, or like the DVD lending dispensers at grocery stores
University of Iowa accidentally shares GPAs of 2,000 students
http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2013/02/08/u-iowa-accidentally-shares-gpas-2000-students
Inside Higher Education
Feb. 8, 2013
The University of Iowa accidentally e-mailed to each of about 2,000 students associated with the Center for Diversity and Enrichment the grade-point averages of all of those students …
Price of a bad review
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/02/08/academic-press-sues-librarian-raising-issues-academic-freedom
Inside Higher Education
Feb. 8, 2013
By Colleen Flaherty
Librarian questions quality of a publishing house. Librarian publicly criticizes said press on his personal blog. Two years later, librarian and current employer get sued for libel and damages in excess of $4 million. That’s been the progression of events for Dale Askey, associate university librarian at McMaster University in Ontario, where he’s been working since 2011.
California’s Public Colleges Still Face Mountains of Deferred Maintenance
http://chronicle.com/blogs/bottomline/californias-public-colleges-still-face-mountains-of-deferred-maintenance/
Chronicle of Higher Education
February 7, 2013
For the first time in years, California’s public colleges have received good news from the state-budget process, with each of the three systems gaining a boost in support, thanks in part to the voter-approved tax measure known as Proposition 30. But some officials at California State University have already begun nervously asking for more money, not least because they—like their counterparts at the University of California and the California Community Colleges—still face billions of dollars in deferred maintenance.
Vital Signs
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324900204578283892992974884.html?KEYWORDS=%22Higher+Education%22
Wall Street Journal
February 6, 2013
The University of California’s Berkeley campus attracted a record number of foreign freshmen applicants for the class that arrives in August 2013, in a continuation of an upward trend that shows no signs of slowing.
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