USG E-clips for May 23, 2014

University System News USG NEWS: www.macon.com http://www.macon.com/2014/05/22/3111187/staton-resigns-from-senate-accepts.html?sp=/99/100/&ihp=1 Staton resigns from Senate, accepts job with University System of Georgia BY LINDA S. MORRIS Sen. Cecil Staton announced Thursday his resignation from the Georgia Senate, effective May 31. Staton’s resignation is prompted by his acceptance of the position of vice chancellor for extended education with the University […]

USG E-clips for May 22, 2014

University System News USG NEWS: www.ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/interim-president-appointed-for-southern-poly/nf5jX/ Interim president appointed for Southern Poly By Janel Davis The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Southern Polytechnic State University will get a short-term president to lead the school until its consolidation with Kennesaw State University is completed in January 2015. Ron Koger, currently SPSU’s vice president for student enrollment services, will […]

USG e-Clips from May 21, 2014

University System News USG NEWS: www.chronicle.augusta.com http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/education/2014-05-20/regents-seek-eliminate-university-system-georgias-unpopular-majors Regents seek to eliminate University System of Georgia’s unpopular majors By Walter C. Jones Morris News Service ATLANTA — Nearly 400 of the University System of Georgia’s 2,900 degree programs are on the chopping block because so few students graduate from them. The Music Education program at Georgia […]

USG e-Clips from May 20, 2014

USG NEWS: www.onlineathens.com http://onlineathens.com/uga/2014-05-19/funding-uga-science-learning-center-regents-agenda Funding for UGA Science Learning Center on Regents agenda By LEE SHEARER The State Board of Regents might approve agenda items today that earmark millions of dollars for University of Georgia projects. The Board of Regents, appointed by governors, sets policy and allocates funds for UGA and other public colleges and […]

E-clips for May 19, 2014

University System News USG NEWS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional/ugas-adams-among-highest-paid-public-college-presi/nfy5D/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstub1#a2b69569.3458083.735372 UGA’s Adams among highest paid public college presidents BY JANEL DAVIS – THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION Former University of Georgia President Michael Adams total pay reached more than $1 million last year, making him one of the highest paid public college presidents, according to a survey by The Chronicle […]

GHC in the news

USG NEWS: www.neighbornewspapers.com http://neighbornewspapers.com/view/full_story/25108237/article-Ease-of-access-keys-Georgia-Highlands–success?instance=all Ease of access keys Georgia Highlands’ success by Bill Baldowski Georgia Highlands College has made accessibility part of its equation for students successfully gaining associate or baccalaureate degrees. Ease of access has been the driving force behind the college expanding from its original location in Rome to campuses in Bartow, Cobb, […]

USG e-Clips – May 16, 2014

University System News GOOD NEWS: www.gwinnettdailypost.com http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2014/may/15/ggc-graduating-class-makes-history/?news Georgia Gwinnett College graduating class makes history | PHOTOS Largest class in school history features first commissioned ROTC cadet By Chris Stephens LAWRENCEVILLE — Georgia Gwinnett College created history in more ways than one during Thursday’s spring graduation ceremonies. Not only did the eight-year school graduate its biggest […]