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STEVE WRIGLEY: Herald column doesn’t tell story of ASU consolidation
By Steve Wrigley
At the Board of Regents meeting on May 15, Albany State University was front and center for the University System of Georgia’s Campus Spotlight presentation on blockchain technology. Albany State students, faculty and staff were well-represented and impressed everyone in the room. In the board meeting, interim ASU President Marion Fedrick kicked off an inspiring showcase of Albany State’s innovation, academic scholarship and commitment to student success. The presentation on blockchain technology featured cutting-edge course work underway in the school’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science that was developed in partnership with business and industry. The session was capped off by the remarks of two Albany State graduates in computer programming from this spring semester who have already secured jobs with a Fortune 100 company. And the third student, a rising senior, has a summer internship and clearly a promising career ahead after she completes her senior year. Much work remains to strengthen Albany State, but progress is now being made, and under President Fedrick’s leadership the campus has momentum. Unfortunately, The Albany Herald’s May 27 opinion piece, “Art Dunning was dealt a bad hand,” is filled with errors and could not be further from reality. Allow me to set the record straight.
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Albany State University Grad School offers diverse degree programs
ASU offers 12 graduate degrees and professional programs
From Staff Reports
ALBANY — From school counseling to nursing to business, Albany State University offers 12 graduate degrees and professional programs in a variety of fields to fit the needs of traditional and non-traditional students. “Students attending our graduate programs can be assured of quality, affordability and flexibility,” Louise Wrensford, dean of the ASU Graduate School, said. Keeping up with industry trends, the ASU Grad School has concentrations in high-impact fields. According to Forbes, jobs related to accounting, health care, management and education are among the most profitable in the country. Administrators at ASU say they are working to continue improving the programs to align them with industry trends that best serve current and future graduate students. A graduate school information session is set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon in Eula Lovett Hall on ASU’s East Campus. Albany State offers master’s degrees in business administration, education, public administration, social work, criminal justice, nursing and counselor education. An Education Specialist degree is also available. Many programs, such as criminal justice, nursing and education, are offered fully-online.
www.thecitizen.com
Student earns FCHS diploma and college degree, all in the same month
http://thecitizen.com/2018/05/24/student-earns-fchs-diploma-college-degree-month/
By Monroe Roark
The 17-year-old from Fayetteville is actually doing things in reverse order compared to most of his peers. He received an associate’s degree May 8 from Middle Georgia State University, and this week he will walk across the platform at Fayette County High School to get his diploma. How did he do that? By taking advantage of a program at MGSU that is unique in the entire state. Georgia Academy is a residential option for high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit toward a bachelor’s degree and includes a path to earn an associate’s degree from MGSU. It is different from other dual-enrollment programs where students take some college courses either online or at a college close to home. The program’s full name is Georgia Academy of Arts, Mathematics, Engineering and Sciences (formerly known as GAMES). Jared first discovered its existence in seventh grade, when it was still based at the University of West Georgia, and by tenth grade he got an invitation to visit the MGSU campus and learn more about it.
www.times-herald.com
Forensic Navigator now available at UWG
http://times-herald.com/news/2018/05/forensic-navigator-now-available-at-uwg
By TAYLOR ROBINS
A new program is being offered through the University of West Georgia for those who work with survivors of extreme events. The “Forensic Navigator” program is offered online through UWG’s Department of Continuing Education. Mollie Trammell, president of S&T Assessment and Counseling Services, Inc. in Newnan, said Forensic Navigator is the most unique and dynamic program she’s seen in decades.
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The Jolt: Deal heads to Hollywood with pledge that film tax credit is safe
By Jim Galloway, Greg Bluestein and Tamar Hallerman
Gov. Nathan Deal is making his annual journey to Los Angeles to court Hollywood executives for the state’s booming film business. And he’ll bring with him assurances that a lucrative tax credit that fuels the industry will continue after he leaves office. That’s because the three contenders running to replace him all have pledged to keep the incentives in place after Deal leaves office in January. …The incentives, which started under Sonny Perdue and were expanded by Deal, have transformed Georgia into a major film hub. The state has handed out more than $1 billion in tax credits, making Georgia the third-busiest producer of films and TV shows in the nation.
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Higher-Ed Groups Warn Against Visa Restrictions for Chinese Students
By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz
Two higher-education associations released statements on Wednesday opposing the U.S. State Department’s move to limit the length of student visas for some Chinese citizens. The planned directive, as reported by news outlets such as Bloomberg News and The New York Times, means that the time allotted in the United States would be reduced for some Chinese citizens, and would be applied on an individual basis. The changes were part of a White House attempt to combat the alleged theft of American intellectual property by China. The maximum amount of time given to Chinese student-visa holders is still five years, Bloomberg reported. Consular officers can now also limit or reduce the amount of time that visas are valid. In a news release the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities urged the federal government to craft policies that do not potentially limit foreign students’ ability to attend American colleges and universities.