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What Sustains Georgia’s Film Industry?
A combination of factors help support the Peach State’s film productions.
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2017-10-20/georgias-film-presence-continues-to-grow
By Stephen Mays , Multimedia Editor
With its eighth season premiering Oct. 22, “The Walking Dead” has been one of America’s most popular television shows since its debut in 2010. But the series did more than bring flesh-eating fear into the homes of viewers; it carried fans from a rural hospital through zombie-infested towns and fields to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. And that was just the first season. …The film industry was responsible for 92,000 direct and indirect jobs in Georgia in fiscal 2017, according to the Georgia film office. With project demand high and infrastructure in place, the state has begun to focus on maintaining that workforce. Cue the Georgia Film Academy, a collaboration between the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia with a goal of ensuring there are enough trained Georgians to meet the demands of the industry. Jeff Stepakoff, whose background includes development and production in TV and film, started as the executive director in August 2015. Courses had to be approved, developed and adopted by both educational systems before classes began in January 2016, a year after the project was announced. Today, nearly 2,000 students have taken GFA courses and 454 students are enrolled for the fall 2017 semester, according to the GFA. Initially, the curriculum was aimed at “below-the-line” crew – lighting and electrical work, for example. It has since created courses for “above-the-line” roles, like screenwriting, and students have opportunities to intern on unionized sets.
www.albanyherald.com
Former Albany State University provost says complaints against him have no substance
Tau Kadhi: ‘I didn’t say those things’
http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/former-albany-state-university-provost-says-complaints-against-him-have/article_7c5d56dd-010d-542f-b48c-454192d0ef39.html#utm_source=albanyherald.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fheadlines%2F%3F-dc%3D1508673623&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
By Terry Lewis
ALBANY — Former Albany State University Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Tau Kadhi broke his silence Friday, giving his side of the story in his suddenly demotion and return to the classroom. Kadhi, an exclusive interview with The Albany Herald, responded to questions, some by reading from a statement he had prepared. Two weeks ago, The Herald filed an open records request with Albany State requesting Kadhi’s personnel file and any associated complaints against him. The personnel file contained no disciplinary notes, but had four complaints in the documents — two from named staff members and two from unnamed sources. All came in April. Kadhi noted the complaints had been investigated by University System of Georgia officials and were not found to have any substance.
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Experts Discuss How to Integrate Veterans Into Local Workforce Through Georgia Tech’s Military Program
https://savannahbusinessjournal.com/news-categories/work-force-development/7210-oct-20-experts-discuss-how-to-integrate-veterans-into-local-workforce-through-georgia-tech%E2%80%99s-military-program.html
Savannah Business Journal Staff Report
Several Savannah business and military leaders — including Col. Jason Wolter, Garrison Commander, Ft. Stewart; Mike Tucker, director, Coastal Workforce Board; Brad Patterson, HR manager, Comcast; and Mike Leddick a recently-transitioned service member from Ft. Stewart/HAAF — addressed Georgia Tech-Savannah’s “Learners and Leaders” series today before a crowd of 50. Moderated by Dr. James Wilburn, military programs director at Georgia Tech Professional Education, the panel discussed regional workforce initiatives, transition trends and skillsets of those transitioning from Ft. Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, specifically VET2 program (Veterans Education Training & Transition) at Georgia Tech-Savannah.
www.savannahnow.com
673 Days of Summers: Georgia Southern fires coach midway through season
http://savannahnow.com/news/sports/local-colleges/2017-10-22/673-days-summers-georgia-southern-fires-coach-midway-through
By Nathan Deen
STATESBORO – A day after it was blown out 55-20 by previously winless UMass, Georgia Southern pulled the trigger Sunday afternoon and parted ways with head coach Tyson Summers. A national search for a new coach will begin immediately, according to a Sunday press release from the Georgia Southern athletic department. The decision appeared to be a matter of “when” instead of a matter of “if” after the Eagles fell to 0-6 on the season in Amherst, Massachusetts on Saturday.
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www.chronicle.augusta.com
Georgia Southern fires football coach
http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/2017-10-22/georgia-southern-fires-football-coach
www.statesboroherald.com
Summers out at Georgia Southern
http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/3/article/82326/preview/
www.wtoc.com
Georgia Southern University has relieved head football coach Tyson Summers
http://www.wtoc.com/story/36654047/summers-out-at-georgia-southern
www.wjcl.com
Tyson Summers relieved of duties as Georgia Southern University head football coach
Sources at Georgia Southern University confirm to WJCL News that head football coach Tyson Summers has been let go.
http://www.wjcl.com/article/tyson-summers-relieved-of-duties-as-georgia-southern-university-head-football-coach/13066734
www.ajc.com
Cheerleaders continue to take a knee at Kennesaw State football games
http://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/cheerleaders-continue-take-knee-kennesaw-state-football-games/z0t7pdH1n0lppjkohE9w5K/
Eric Stirgus The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Four Kennesaw State University cheerleaders were seen taking a knee in the stadium tunnel during the national anthem at the university’s football game Saturday evening, continuing their protest to raise awareness about police misconduct and racial inequality. The protest is part of an ongoing controversy on the 35,000 student campus that has drawn national attention over free speech rights and patriotism. About three dozen students remained seated during the anthem, with some raising their fists in solidarity with the cheerleaders. A dozen students marched around Fifth Third Bank Stadium chanting “land of the free but we can’t take a knee.”
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Grady jury indicts three Georgia Tech protesters
http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/grady-jury-indicts-three-georgia-tech-protesters
A grand jury has indicted three people who are accused of violence during a protest on Georgia Tech’s campus. The demonstration took place last month after the shooting death of Georgia Tech student Scout Schultz. Schultz was shot by police when officers said the 21-year-old failed to comply with their demands. Protests broke out on campus following a vigil, leaving two officers hurt as rioters set fire to a patrol car. Vincent Castillenti, Jacob David Wilson, and Andrew Xavier Monden were all indicted on several charges related to the protest. No word on their next court appearance.
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Athens Educators Get $28k in AthFest Educates Grants
http://athensceo.com/news/2017/10/athens-educators-get-28k-athfest-educates-grants/?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=2b2f0d4459-eGaMorning-10_23_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-2b2f0d4459-86731974&mc_cid=2b2f0d4459&mc_eid=32a9bd3c56
Staff Report From Athens CEO
AthFest Educates announced $28,802 total grants are going to educators and youth development specialists to provide high-quality music and arts education for Athens area youth in grades kindergarten through eighth. This year, $19,231 was awarded for music and arts programs and experiences for young people and $9,571 for instruments and equipment. This brings the total to date that AthFest Educates has donated to local teachers and educators to more than $321,000. The largest grant went to the UGA Performing Arts Center for 4,450 Clarke County School District students to attend live school-day performances at the center.
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A third of students applying to college via Common App are first-Gen
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2017/10/20/a-third-of-students-applying-to-college-via-common-app-are-first-gen/?utm_term=.548182fa8be1
By Nick Anderson
Nearly a third of all students who apply to college through the online Common App are aiming for a credential their parents never obtained: a bachelor’s degree. The Common App’s database offers insight into a crucial sector of the nation’s college-bound population. First-generation students, as they are known, come to higher education without the benefit of guidance from mothers and fathers who completed the journey through college themselves. That’s a significant hurdle for the students and for the schools seeking to recruit and enroll them. But it’s a demographic reality that the first-gen population is huge and likely to grow.
www.diverseeducation.com
ACE Encourages Congress to Take Action on DACA Policy
http://diverseeducation.com/article/103631/?utm_campaign=DIV1710%20DAILY%20NEWSLETTER%20OCT23&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua
by Jamaal Abdul-Alim
The American Council on Education has urged members of Congress to pass a “long-time legislative fix to protect Dreamers,” according to a letter that the organization’s president, Ted Mitchell, says is likely the largest sign-on in the organization’s history. Mitchell said the letter may be just one of several messages that various stakeholders sent recently urging Congress to take action on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy since it was rescinded earlier this year by President Donald Trump. However, he said it was still important for Congress to hear directly from the higher education community. “We are encouraged at the bipartisan support that has already been exhibited around the DACA issue and are confident that Congress will do the right thing,” Mitchell said. “But we need to keep the messages coming and we need to help members of Congress understand who DACA students are, the important role they play on their campuses, in their communities, and the country as a whole.” Mitchell said he was heartened by the overwhelming response that the letter generated from college presidents.