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2017 Higher Education Directory
Georgia Trend’s annual listing of the state’s colleges, universities and technical schools, with information on admissions, costs and courses of study.
http://www.georgiatrend.com/September-2017/2017-Higher-Education-Directory/?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=ecd8c8bb37-eGaMorning-9_6_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-ecd8c8bb37-86731974&mc_cid=ecd8c8bb37&mc_eid=32a9bd3c56
Compiled By Christy Simo
Georgia’s institutions of higher education – 28 public colleges serving 321,551 students, 22 public technical colleges with 133,455 students, and 25 private colleges and universities – are continuing to evolve to meet the changing needs of incoming students and the types of skills companies are looking for in recent grads. The pace of college mergers has slowed over the past few years, with only two pending approval in 2017. Armstrong State is scheduled to merge into Georgia Southern University, and Bainbridge State will merge with Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, both pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) this December. In March 2016, SAT scoring changed. Some schools this year report admission scores using the new scoring method, and others list scoring from tests taken before March 2016. For additional details, please visit the individual schools’ websites or contact admissions departments. In April, the University System of Georgia approved a 2 percent tuition increase for the 2017-2018 academic year. The 2017 Higher Education Directory includes degree-granting schools that have a physical presence in Georgia and are eligible for HOPE scholarship enrollments.
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Two Atlanta colleges among the best in the world in new global ranking
http://www.ajc.com/news/world/two-atlanta-colleges-among-the-best-the-world-new-global-ranking/0HqmQhqFmlEK6chVrDrnVO/
Najja Parker The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia not only has some of the best colleges in the nation, but it also has some of the top ones in the world. In fact, two Atlanta institutions have made the top 100 in the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2017-18 list… The Georgia Institute of Technology was No. 33 on the list. Last year, it had the same ranking, tying with Australia’s University of Melbourne, which is No. 32 this year. Emory University was No. 98, down 16 spots from the previous year. Last year, it tied with Dartmouth College, the U.K.’s University of Warwick and Germany’s Technical University of Berlin, which placed 89th, 91st and 92nd, respectively, this year.
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CARLTON FLETCHER: It’s only one win, but what a win
OPINION: ASU victory over Valdosta reaches beyond playing field
http://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/carlton-fletcher-it-s-only-one-win-but-what-a/article_bc0ebdc7-4f47-5f82-84f5-9cffeff612ad.html
I know a change gonna come. I was excited to hear the outcome of one of the biggest wins in college football Saturday, but disappointed that other obligations kept me from watching this historic showdown. And, no, I’m not talking about Alabama’s unraveling of Florida State. Albany State University’s convincing 29-12 victory over highly regarded Valdosta State University — only the second time in the two schools’ history that ASU has claimed a victory — was significant for so many reasons. Most importantly, it offers evidence that ASU can be a force in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference this year. …But for coach Gabe Giardina and his coaching staff, the win reaches beyond the playing field to the very culture of this community. Everyone has talked around it since Albany State President Art Dunning announced that Giardina would be the Rams’ new head coach, but there is a contingent in the community that has blasted Dunning’s choice for one reason and one reason only. Giardina is white. …Dunning knew he was going to rattle some cages when he hired Giardina, but he also knew that for Albany State’s evolution as more than a regional college to continue, such moves needed to be made. Sadly, he’s been personally attacked — and the university condemned — by alumni and, evidently, fair-weather supporters who apparently see their influence at the university diminished. These are people who would no doubt be content to see the university languishing, so long as the status quo did not change. What people like that do, though, is they underestimate the intelligence of the students at the university. And they, inadvertently, send a message that these young people should be content to get the “same kind of education that we did.” Sorry, folks, but these kids at ASU are some of the brightest minds in this region, and they are not going to settle for anything other than the best education that’s available.
Metro schools brace for impact from DACA decision
http://www.myajc.com/news/local-education/metro-schools-brace-for-impact-from-daca-decision/MMBy8dKMf2BsvXZhKyivPI/
By Marlon A. Walker – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Metro Atlanta school districts are scrambling to figure out how the decision to rescind the Deferred Action and Childhood Arrivals program affects them, as thousands across the state are eligible for deportation deferments through the program. For 26-year-old Jaime Rangel, one of the “Dreamers” the program covers, anything short of congressional intervention could see him depart the only home he’s known since infancy. “I celebrated my first birthday here,” said Rangel, a student at Dalton State College currently interning in Atlanta. Rangel said he’s had conversations since Donald Trump took office about the continued rights for 800,000 with deferred immigration status under DACA, but they hit a fever pitch over the weekend, as anxiety rose as grumblings about the program being ended began to spread. Trump said permits will continue to be renewed for the next six months, giving Congress a chance to intervene before those currently protected lose the right to work and live in the U.S. lawfully. “I’m disheartened and disappointed for the 800,000 people who have only known this country, who’ve helped this country grow,” Rangel said. “We feel hurt. It’s in Congress’ court now. They have the ball.” About 2.1 million people in the United States might qualify for DACA deferrals, according to information from Educators for Fair Consideration, which advocates for undocumented residents. University System of Georgia officials declined comment Tuesday on the decision, citing litigation over whether DACA students can pay in-state tuition.
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CCGA receives donation for first generation student scholarships
http://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/ccga-receives-donation-for-first-generation-student-scholarships/article_6972a7ca-bcf0-5c3d-8412-5a692883956b.html#utm_source=thebrunswicknews.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fheadlines%2F%3F-dc%3D1504692091&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
By LAUREN MCDONALD
The Coca-Cola Foundation donated $100,000 in scholarships to College of Coastal Georgia’s first-generation students on Tuesday. “This is a continuation of a very strong partnership between the college, the Coca-Cola Foundation and the local Coca-Cola bottling company in Brunswick,” said Kevin Salaway, CCGA’s vice president for advancement, during a presentation event Tuesday. The scholarship will contribute to the college’s First Generation Scholarship program, initiated by the Coca-Cola Foundation in 2014 as a recognition of the needs of this population of students and its relative size on CCGA’s campus.
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UGA receives national diversity award for fourth consecutive year
UGA receives national diversity award for fourth consecutive year
By Staff Reports
The University of Georgia’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus environment has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year with the INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. The HEED Award is the only national recognition honoring colleges and universities that exhibit outstanding efforts and success in the area of diversity and inclusion. UGA is one of 81 institutions nationwide to receive a 2017 HEED Award. “The University of Georgia is honored to receive this significant recognition for the fourth consecutive year,” said President Jere W. Morehead. “Although work certainly remains ahead, the institution is making strides toward becoming an even more connected and welcoming academic community for all of its faculty, staff and students.”
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ABAC readies to celebrate Constitution Day
Baldwin, the namesake for ABAC, was one of two Georgia signers of the U.S. Constitution
http://www.albanyherald.com/features/abac-readies-to-celebrate-constitution-day/article_9a2dd4ff-1528-5dd2-ba31-c832578b5991.html
From Staff Reports
TIFTON — Living history interpreter Tim Zacharias will bring Abraham Baldwin to life Sept. 16 when the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village spotlights its Celebration of Constitution and Citizenship Day. …Baldwin, the namesake for ABAC, was one of two Georgia signers of the U.S. Constitution. Museum Director Garrett Boone said the museum and historic village will be open from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. and the Vulcan No. 5 Steam Train will be running. Baldwin and William Few were the only two Georgia signers for the historic document signed by 39 men Sept. 17, 1787, in Philadelphia. The Constitution is the oldest and — with only 4,543 words — the shortest national constitution in existence. At Constitution Day on Sept. 17, the entire country will recognize the 230th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. …Beginning in 1789, Baldwin served Georgia for five consecutive terms as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was then elected for two terms in the U.S. Senate, one of these as president pro tempore. Baldwin was also the first president of the University of Georgia from 1785-1801.
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The Newest Korean Education Center Opens Near Atlanta
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-newest-korean-education-center-opens-near-atlanta_us_59aeab00e4b0bef3378cdb39
On August 10, the Korean Ministry of Education (MOE) announced the opening of its brand-new Korea Education Center (KEC)near Atlanta, Georgia… This summer vacation, students at the Georgia Institute of Technology visited Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea through the school’s Korean Language, Business, and Technology program. Through visits to Korean companies and collaborations with Korean students, the students deepened their understandings of Korean industry and culture. Georgia Tech actively cooperates to foster future innovators with the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in Daejeon, Korea, which ranks as the world’s number six and Asia’s number one most innovative university
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Avoiding Hurricane Harvey donation scams
http://www.thegeorgeanne.com/news/article_89cb2cc2-f958-571e-a734-25d5efa44cd0.html
By George Andersen The George-Anne Staff
The Georgia Southern University Information Technology Communications warns that students could be vulnerable to scams while attempting to help Hurricane Harvey victims. Cyber criminals are exploiting the recent events of Hurricane Harvey and potentially pocketing donations that are advertised as going to a good cause.
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3 students robbed at gunpoint near Georgia Tech
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/3-students-robbed-at-gunpoint-near-georgia-tech/603474204
by: Tyisha Fernandes
Three college students say someone robbed them at gunpoint near Georgia Tech. A campus safety alert said the robbery happened around 11 p.m. Monday on Ethel Street. Two Georgia Tech students and one Georgia State University student said they were walking home when the robbery occurred. They said a man in a dark-colored car approached them, put a gun to their faces and demanded all of their belongings.
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Georgia student kidnapped, sexually assaulted and forced to drive to Atlanta
http://www.macon.com/news/state/georgia/article171320922.html
BY LAURA CORLEY
A University of West Georgia student was kidnapped at knife-point, sexually assaulted and then forced by her attacker to drive to an apartment in northeast Atlanta early Tuesday morning. Authorities are looking for a full-bearded black man, about 200 pounds and 6 feet tall, who wore a bucket hat emblazoned with emojis at the time of the kidnapping in the parking lot of a Kroger store west of Atlanta. The Carrollton Police Department released a video of the kidnapping on its Facebook page Tuesday afternoon and urged anyone with information about the man’s identity to call crimestoppers.
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JUST IN: Man charged in kidnapping, sexual assault
http://www.ajc.com/news/crime–law/just-man-charged-kidnapping-sexual-assault/C2kcdka2mSYXws6F8Nw0JI/
Lauren Foreman The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A man taken into custody after the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a University of West Georgia student is facing charges in two Georgia counties. In Fulton, Timothy Wilson, 28, was charged with rape, aggravated sodomy, false imprisonment and aggravated assault against a police officer, Atlanta police Officer Lisa Bender said. He also faces charges of kidnapping, hijacking a motor vehicle and aggravated assault in Carroll County. … The arrest follows an incident in which a woman was kidnapped at knife-point from a Kroger grocery store in Carroll County, Atlanta police Capt. Brian Schiffbauer said. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution does not publish the names of sexual assault victims. “The suspect forced the victim into her vehicle by knife,” Schiffbauer said, adding that she was then taken from Carrollton to Atlanta. “It appears she was sexually assaulted at a location off Hamilton E. Holmes Drive in Northwest Atlanta,” Bender said. Then, she was taken to the Ansley North Cooperative apartments at 1705 Monroe Drive, where she was able to contact her friends and family, Bender said. During the incident, the woman was sending text messages to family members and pinging them with cellphone location pins, Schiffbauer said. Her family members called 911.
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Betsy DeVos Is Planning A Major Title IX Announcement This Week
The US Department of Education may unveil plans to change to federal policy dealing with campus rape.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/amphtml/tylerkingkade/betsy-devos-planning-major-title-ix-announcement
Tyler Kingkade
US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is planning to make a major announcement on Title IX, the campus gender equality law, on Thursday at George Mason University, BuzzFeed News has learned. DeVos will speak at George Mason’s Antonin Scalia Law School, named for the late conservative Supreme Court justice, according to a source with knowledge of the event and preliminary planning reviewed by BuzzFeed News. Federal officials have described Thursday’s event to school officials as focused on Title IX policy “centered around equal opportunity and equal protection for all.” Insiders expect this to be an announcement regarding what the US Department of Education will do regarding Obama-era directives on campus rape. A representative for the department did not immediately return a request for comment about the event. The department is expected to make a public announcement on Wednesday evening about the event at the school’s Arlington, Virginia campus, the source told BuzzFeed News. People in the education policy world are closely watching what the administration will do with a 2011 directive, called a Dear Colleague letter, issued by the Education Department that prescribed what schools must do when a student reports a sexual assault. The 2011 directive laid out how long campus investigations should take, what standard of evidence to use, and that schools could not simply defer to police to handle reports of sexual assault.
www.insidehighered.com
A Looming State-Federal Conflict on Sex Assault
California, New York and other states have embraced Obama’s approach on campus sexual assault — what happens if Trump reverses course?
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/06/state-campus-rape-laws-could-be-problematic-under-new-administration
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf
A couple of years ago, advocates for rape survivors and victims celebrated. California’s Legislature passed a new law — one that created, in the activists’ view, a strong definition of consent and cemented into state statute portions of federal guidance on how colleges should handle sexual assault cases. Such state legislation, not just California’s, but also in New York and Illinois, surpassed what federal rules required, but never clashed with them. But now President Trump’s Education Department is widely expected — perhaps this week — to readjust that guidance, which was issued in 2011 by the Obama administration, setting up, in some experts’ opinions, inevitable court challenges should those state laws conflict with whatever directive comes from Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. A key change could come with the standard of proof the Obama-era department recommended institutions use to judge sexual assault cases — some states have adopted those guidelines into law, but the issue could become troublesome should DeVos mandate something else.