University System News www.aikenstandard.com Georgia Regents, University consider collaboration http://www.aikenstandard.com/article/20150129/AIK0101/150129243/1002/AIK01/georgia-regents-university-consider-collaboration Staff reports Georgia Regents Health System and University Hospital have begun talks on a potential partnership, citing drastic change in the U.S. health care industry, but it is not known yet how or if the collaboration will affect Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A release from […]
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USG e-clips from January 29, 2015
University System News www.bizjournals.com Georgia House panel quickly OKs mid-year budget http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/capitol_vision/2015/01/georgia-house-panel-quickly-oks-mid-year-budget.html Dave Williams Staff Writer-Atlanta Business Chronicle The Georgia House of Representatives’ budget committee approved Gov. Nathan Deal’s $21.1 billion mid-year budget request Wednesday morning after just 20 minutes. The mid-year plan, which covers state agency spending through June 30, increases spending by $276 […]
USG e-clips from January 28, 2015
University System News www.bizjournals.com ‘P3’ bill back before Georgia Senate http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/capitol_vision/2015/01/p3-bill-back-before-georgia-senate.html Dave Williams Staff Writer-Atlanta Business Chronicle Legislation introduced in the Georgia Senate Tuesday would expand the ability of state agencies and local governments to work with the private sector to finance and construct public buildings and infrastructure. The state currently is using public-private partnerships […]
USG e-clips from January 27, 2015
USG Institutions: www.smart-grid.tmcnet.com Nonprofit Colleges Online Releases New “Students Before Profits Award” Ranking of Online MBA Programs: Unique Award Honors Top Online Schools Putting “Education Before the Bottom Line” http://smart-grid.tmcnet.com/news/2015/01/26/8136440.htm RALEIGH, N.C.,/PRNewswire/ — Nonprofit Colleges Online, an online publication promoting non-profit colleges and universities that offer online degree programs in a variety of academic disciplines, […]
Johnson named Cartersville campus dean
Leslie Johnson, an associate professor of communication, was officially appointed by President Don Green to the position of campus dean on Monday. Read more here: http://www.highlands.edu/site/johnson-named-new-cartersville-campus-dean
USG e-clips from January 26, 2015
University System News The Augusta Chronicle Georgia Regents Health System, University Hospital look at potential partnership http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2015-01-23/georgia-regents-health-system-university-hospital-looking-potential Georgia Regents Health System and University Hospital have begun preliminary talks on a potential partnership, the University System of Georgia announced Friday afternoon. The two are already working together on some residencies and would like to expand more, […]
USG e-clips from January 23, 2015
University System News www.SouthernPoliticalReport.com Gov. Deal budget plan reflects return to pre-recession spending levels by Louis Mayeux | Jan 22, 2015 | Top Story | Gov. Deal budget plan reflects return to pre-recession spending levels Gov. Nathan Deal begins his second term with a state budget closer to those of Georgia’s boom years before the […]
UPDATES FROM THE PRESIDENT now on highlands.edu
GHC faculty and staff can now access the archived files of Dr. Green’s CHARGE! updates as well as click on a link to ask him a question. You can find that information here: http://www.highlands.edu/site/from-the-president OR you can get there by clicking on the faculty/staff link on the homepage, log in, then click on the “From […]
USG e-clips from January 22, 2015
University System News www.ajc.com Governor names education committee http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/governor-names-education-committee/njsgG/ Gov. Nathan Deal named members of the Education Reform Commission to study the state’s education funding formula, provide recommended improvements, increase access to early learning programs, recruit and retain high-quality instructors and expand school options. The commission will meet and review the state’s education system and […]
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EMPLOYEE SURVEY: activities and expertise survey Please take a moment to complete the voluntary survey link below. This survey will help the GHC marketing and communications office provide a list of experts when requested by the media for specific topics, promote GHC through public speaking opportunities, and well as help us keep track of what […]