USG eclips for April 20, 2017

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These big colleges produce the most students who graduate on time
http://www.ajc.com/places/school/these-big-colleges-produce-the-most-students-who-graduate-time/rn7r8EAFeJrvWhhOuSOamJ/
Beth Sawicki
Being accepted into college is a major milestone for any student. But it’s only one step toward receiving a degree. The sad truth is that many students never bridge the gap between enrollment and graduation. According to a 2014 study by Complete College America, less than 50 percent of full-time public college students graduate in four years at the majority of public colleges. And private colleges don’t fare much better, particularly for low-income students. Of course, not all schools face such low graduation rates. StartClass, an education research site by Graphiq, found the biggest colleges where the most students graduate on time.
26. University of Georgia
Location: Athens, Ga.
Smart Rating: 92.31
Undergraduates: 27,547
Graduation rates
Four-year: 57%
Six-year: 82%

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ABAC named ‘Best Value School’ for fourth straight year
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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has been designated a Best Value School by University Research & Review (UR&R) for the fourth consecutive year. Only six colleges in the state of Georgia received this distinction this year. “It is our distinguished pleasure to present the award to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College,” said UR&R Founder Joseph Schmoke. “We hope current students and alumni take pride in the honor and anyone searching for a quality, reasonably priced college education strongly considers Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.” Tuition for a full time in-state student at ABAC is $4,066 per year. For out-of-state students, the cost is $12,324 per year.ABAC has also established the Neighbor Waiver program, an out-of-state tuition waiver that allows qualified students from Alabama, Florida and South Carolina to attend ABAC without paying out-of-state tuition. Schmoke said the Best Value School designation is determined by a rigorous qualification process, which generally takes three to four months.

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Board of Regents approves combined Armstrong-Georgia Southern mission statement
http://savannahnow.com/news/2017-04-19/board-regents-approves-combined-armstrong-georgia-southern-mission-statement
By Dash Coleman
The board charged with governing higher education in the state has approved a mission statement for a combined Armstrong State-Georgia Southern University. The schools will consolidate next year as a multi-campus institution that keeps Georgia Southern’s name and president. Armstrong, in Savannah, has about 7,000 students, and Georgia Southern, in Statesboro, has about 20,000. The move was mandated by the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents in January. …The mission statement went through several revisions before a 41-member consolidation committee, composed mostly of senior leadership from both universities, agreed on a compromise earlier this month to send to the Regents for approval.

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Regents move ahead with Armstrong, GSU consolidation
http://goldenisles.news/news/local_news/regents-move-ahead-with-armstrong-gsu-consolidation/article_8e13b362-2b9e-5a60-8359-e9150de71675.html
By LAUREN MCDONALD
The University System of Georgia board of regents moved forward Wednesday with the upcoming consolidation of Armstrong State University and Georgia Southern University. At a meeting held on College of Coastal Georgia’s campus, the board voted unanimously to approve a consolidation mission statement between the two universities. The statement was crafted by officials from both Armstrong and Georgia Southern. “It reflects a give-and-take, discussion and negotiation,” said John Fuchko, the USG’s vice chancellor for organizational effectiveness. “Armstrong and Georgia Southern’s faculty senate were involved in this process.”

www.coastalcourier.com
University system approves mission statement for new GSU
http://coastalcourier.com/section/5/article/86290/
Coastal Courier
In a vote Wednesday, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the mission statement for the new Georgia Southern University. According to a press release, the approved mission statement captures the current educational and economic development priorities and traditions of excellence of each institution to provide a foundation for building a stronger university focused on student-centered teaching and learning.

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Tuition cost for the 2017-2018 academic year
http://www.thegeorgeanne.com/article_3a11d19e-2581-11e7-8d7d-fbb3c4faf6c3.html
By Natalie Turman The George-Anne staff
The Board of Regents has reached a decision for tuition cost for the 2017-2018 academic year. Colleges in the University System of Georgia will be limited to a two percent increase for their tuition. “‘Keeping tuition increases to a minimum allows the University System to provide a quality education balanced with the critical need to keep public higher education affordable,” said Chancellor Steve Wrigley. According to the press release from the Board of Regents the University systems has been able to limit tuition increases to 2.2 percent annually over five years. This make USG the sixth lowest state in tuition and fees for four year institutions. The Board has also worked on decreasing the number fees and limiting their increases. One for example is to get rid of their required meal plan for commuter students. The board is also working on a way to decrease online tuition. The system also provides free online e-textbooks. “The University System of Georgia is committed to providing students an affordable, accessible and high quality,” said Shelly Nickel, executive vice chancellor for strategy and fiscal affairs.

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Tuition increase limited to 2% for University System of Georgia
http://www.wrdw.com/content/news/Tuition-increase-limited-to-2-for-University-System-of-Georgia-419847203.html
By Staff
The University System of Georgia announced Tuesday a tuition increase limit for state schools. The 2 percent tuition increase limit for the 2017-2018 academic year is set for all 28 of the University System of Georgia’s colleges and universities. The tuition increase limits the increase across the University system to $27 to $98 per semester for a full-time, in-state undergraduate student. …By keeping the tuition increase to two percent for the 2017-2018 academic year following the zero percent increase for the current year, 2016-2017, the University System said they have been able to limit tuition increases to an average of 2.2 percent annually over the last five years.

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USG 2017-2018 academic year tuition increase limited to 2 percent

USG 2017-2018 academic year tuition increase limited to 2 percent

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Regents approve 2 percent tuition increase for Dalton State
http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/news/local_news/regents-approve-percent-tuition-increase-for-dalton-state/article_3bc694ba-66c9-5452-a71f-33339b0d1347.html
Submitted by Dalton State College
The Georgia Board of Regents Tuesday approved a 2 percent tuition increase for Dalton State College for fiscal year 2018. Tuition and mandatory fees for an in-state student taking 15 credit hours at Dalton State will rise $48 per semester from $2,058 this year to $2,106 next year. Included is a modest increase in the school’s athletic fee which will rise from $83 per student per semester to $100. Out-of-state tuition will rise from $5,661 for 15 semester hours to $5,774. The modest increase follows a year when tuition rates were not raised at all by the Board of Regents, and Dalton State’s fees increased by only $30 a semester to fund a new student health center.

www.mdjonline.com
Georgia college tuition to increase 2 percent next year
http://www.mdjonline.com/news/georgia-college-tuition-to-increase-percent-next-year/article_60a10dcc-24b7-11e7-9748-cb69b15328f0.html
Staff reports
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia voted to increase tuition at its 28 colleges and universities throughout the state — including Kennesaw State University — on Tuesday. The University System of Georgia continues to focus on college affordability while providing quality education because of the Legislature and Governor’s support, according to Chancellor Steve Wrigley.

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USG Names ASU Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs Tau Kadhi to Review Panel
http://albanyceo.com/news/2017/04/usg-names-asu-provostvice-president-academic-affairs-tau-kadhi-review-panel/
Staff Report From Albany CEO
University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley announced the launch of the Comprehensive Administrative Review. This is a system-wide initiative focused on improving administration through creating efficiencies, streamlining processes and finding ways to be more effective with USG resources. “The landscape of higher education has changed dramatically over the past decade,” said Wrigley. “Higher education has undergone fundamental changes in who enrolls and why, how instruction is delivered, and how it is paid for. We must ask ourselves: Are we positioned to meet the challenges of today, and are we preparing for those of tomorrow?” “The time is right for the University System to look in the mirror,” added Wrigley. “A comprehensive examination of how the System and the institutions are administered in light of the new realities in higher education will help ensure we are fulfilling our mission today and tomorrow.”

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Kennesaw State President to Give State of the University Address
http://metroatlantaceo.com/news/2017/04/kennesaw-state-president-give-state-university-address/
Staff Report From Metro Atlanta CEO
Kennesaw State University President Sam Olens will provide two opportunities to hear his first State of the University address, on April 24 and 26. In addresses at the Kennesaw Campus and Marietta Campus, Olens will offer insight on the University’s growth and future and share news on the comprehensive University’s programs, projects and facilities.

www.wtvm.com
GSW assistant professor to take nursing skills to Afghanistan
http://www.wtvm.com/story/35192843/gsw-assistant-professor-to-take-nursing-skills-to-afghanistan
By Emileigh Forrester, Anchor
An assistant professor at Georgia Southwestern State University will soon take her nursing skills to Afghanistan. Lieutenant Colonel Ramona Mulleins-Foreman teaches graduate students studying family nursing. The instructor will lead a Forward Surgical Team to care for U.S. troops in the rural areas of Afghanistan. She has been in the Army for more than 30 years, and this won’t be her first deployment. However, this one will definitely affect how she teaches when she returns.

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VMS TEACHER SELECTED FOR GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ENERGY RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

VMS Teacher Selected for Georgia Southern University ENERGY Research Experience


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The eighth grade math teacher from Valdosta Middle School, has been selected to participate in a 7 week advanced research experience for teachers at Georgia Southern University sponsored by the National Science Foundation. This experience will involve conducting smart home research under the direction of Dr. Valentin Soloiu and with faculty member Dr. Rami Haddad. Georgia Southern faculty involved in the project state that having secondary teachers research with them in the labs allows them to better prepare the next generation of engineering students and more aware of the real world applications of engineering and technology. Ms. Neal is one of 10 teachers selected for this summer experience from around Georgia.

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NRA holding campus carry informational session at Georgia Southern
http://www.live5news.com/story/35191991/nra-holding-campus-carry-informational-session-at-georgia-southern
By Tesia Reed, Reporter
Several bills are sitting on Governor Deal’s desk, waiting to be signed, including the campus carry bill allowing students to bring guns onto campus. The student branch of the National Rifle Association will visit Georgia Southern’s campus on Wednesday to give an informational session as well as free memberships to those attending. The hour-long event is hosted by the Georgia Southern University College Republicans. They say during the program, they will provide the history of the NRA and dispel the common myths about the gun control debate. On the flip side, another organization will host an informational session regarding House Bill 280. We spoke to several students – most who were against the bill – but some undecided.

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MGSU student charged in alleged rape of Wesleyan student
http://wgxa.tv/news/local/mgsu-student-charged-in-alleged-rape-of-wesleyan-student
by Katherine Shepherd
A Middle Georgia State University student was arrested on Monday for allegedly raping a Wesleyan College student. According to a Bibb County incident report, while at the hospital after the alleged assault, the Wesleyan student told authorities that she had been drinking in her dorm room with Darrin Brown, 19, on Saturday night when he began to remove her clothing. The victim told authorities that she had tried to lay down and go to sleep when the reported assault began.