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www.lagrangenews.com
Legislative update: Transportation, medical marijuana
http://www.lagrangenews.com/news/opinion-opinion_columns/152353965/Legislative-update:-Transportation-medical-marijuana
Bob Trammell State representative
…Finally, this week the House honored Hogansville native Tom Daniel, the Sr. Vice Chancellor for External Affairs for the University System of Georgia. Tom has had a distinguished and storied career representing the University System of Georgia at the Capitol, and he is retiring after this legislative session. Tom deserves much credit and thanks for the growth and success of the University System of Georgia. I am proud that the General Assembly honored him this week, and I wish him a very happy retirement.
www.macon.com
Regents likely to approve university status for Middle Georgia State on Wednesday
http://www.macon.com/2015/03/16/3642080_regents-likely-to-approve-university.html?rh=1
By OBY BROWN
Middle Georgia State College would become a state university if the Board of Regents approves the school’s bid this week. If approved, the college’s new name would be Middle Georgia State University, effective July 1. The regents meet in Atlanta on Wednesday.
USG Institutions:
www.metrogazette.com
DARTON TO HELP STUDENTS GET CASH FOR COLLEGE THROUGH COLLEGE GOAL GEORGIA
http://www.metrogazette.com/article/darton-help-students-get-cash-college-through-college-goal-georgia
Special to the Metro
ALBANY, GA –College bound students and their families are invited to attend this year’s College Goal Georgia event on Tues., Mar. 17 at Darton State College from 3 to 5 p.m. in the J-Building, Room 117. …College Goal Georgia, part of the national College Goal Sunday℠ initiative, is sponsored by the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC).
www.jacksonprogress-argus.com
Gordon State College to open new student center
http://www.jacksonprogress-argus.com/news/2015/mar/13/gordon-state-college-to-open-new-student-center/
By Special to the Progress-Argus
BARNESVILLE — University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby will be among several guests at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Gordon State College Student Activity and Recreation Center. The ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 19 followed by tours of the 55,000-square-foot facility. Guests will be welcomed by current Student Government Association President Ornella Oluwole. Also expected to attend are University System of Georgia Regent Dr. Tommy Hopkins as well as past SGA presidents Rachel Adams-French, Chris Childress and Anni Skurja.
www.thebrunswicknews.com
CCGA Reach Crosses Oceans for International Learning Opportunities
http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/ccga-reach-crosses-oceans-for-international-learning-opportunities/article_8fd7e78a-5739-5dc0-824c-29ee4cbaed35.html
By ANNA HALL The Brunswick News
Officials at the College of Coastal Georgia opened a new door Friday, and on the other side there lies a pathway to international possibilities. The college has signed a memorandum of understanding between the Brunswick-based four-year institution and the American College of Greece in an effort to widen worldwide learning experiences for the students, faculty and staff of both colleges.
www.wfxl.com
Local instructor gets national recognition
http://www.wfxl.com/news/story.aspx?id=1177081#.VQbaxygokwM
by Franklin White
ALBANY, GA — Darton State College instructor, Anthony Williams has been named a “Top Cardiovascular Technology Instructor,” by medicaltechnologyschools.com. Williams is the cardiovascular technology program director at Darton. The website selected the top 20 cardiovascular technology instructors across the country based on the their professionalism, commitment to their profession, and their dedication to student success.
www.accessnorthga.com
UNG honored for efforts in language education
http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=286314
By Staff
DAHLONEGA – Two administrators with the University of North Georgia (UNG) were honored recently by the Foreign Language Association of Georgia (FLAG) for dedication and leadership in foreign language education. Dr. Billy Wells, UNG’s vice president for executive affairs, was presented with FLAG’s Leadership in Foreign Languages (Post-Secondary) award. The honor recognizes those who have taken an active role in promoting foreign language through professional or academic endeavors. …Dr. John Wilson, director of UNG’s Center for Global Engagement, was presented with FLAG’s President’s Award. The award recognizes the FLAG member who has had the greatest impact on foreign language learning during the year through efforts in promoting language study, cultural understanding and a general advocacy for languages.
www.thehindu.com
A new phase of collaboration
http://www.thehindu.com/features/education/a-new-phase-of-collaboration/article6993642.ece
The University of Georgia, USA and SRM University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen student mobility programmes, teaching and learning methodologies. The MoU was signed by SRM University acting vice chancellor and pro vice chancellor, T.P. Ganesan, and University of Georgia vice provost for international education, Kavita Pandit.
Higher Education News:
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Senate passes bill giving academic credit to veterans
Prior military experience would count at colleges.
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/news/nkRhK/
Janel Davis
The state Senate unanimously approved legislation Tuesday formalizing policies allowing service members to receive college credit for their prior military experience when attending Georgia’s technical colleges. The technical college system already grants this type of credit, but Senate Bill 18 makes the policy official, said bill sponsor Sen. Ed Harbison, who called the bill a “big welcome home” for service members.
www.nytimes.com
Oklahoma Incident Spotlights Race Problems at Fraternities
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/03/16/us/politics/ap-us-racism-fraternities.html?_r=0
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON — Their reputations sullied by race-tainted incidents, many colleges are clamping down on campus fraternities. Despite some swift and tough actions by schools — and in some cases, public humiliation — episodes such as the racist chants by members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter at the University of Oklahoma keep surfacing. …Others say it’s unfair to pin all problems on fraternities that really need to be addressed within higher education as a whole. “It is really a mistake to make a blanket judgment,” said Michael Poliakoff, the vice president of policy at the American Council of Trustees and Alumni.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan told MSNBC that he thinks “the vast majority of fraternities and sororities and their members conduct themselves very well and contribute to their university communities, are leaders on campus, but where we have places where racism is part of the culture, we have to challenge that.”
www.insidehighered.com
Faculty Pay: Up and Uneven
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/03/16/survey-finds-increases-faculty-pay-and-significant-gaps-discipline
By Scott Jaschik
Median base salaries of full-time faculty members at four-year colleges and universities increased by 2 percent in 2014, down from 2.1 percent the year before, according to a report being released today by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources. The survey found slightly larger gains for those at public institutions (2.1 percent) than at private institutions (2.0 percent). With the Consumer Price Index at 1.6 percent for the year, that means real spending power increases (but small ones) for full-time faculty members at four-year colleges.