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USG e-clips from January 8, 2015
University System News www.mdjonline.com Chatterbox: Papp to have twice the work, with same pay http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/26336181/article-Chatterbox–Papp-to-have-twice-the-work–with-same-pay by MDJ staff The consolidation of Kennesaw State University and Southern Polytechnic University was officially approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia at its meeting Tuesday, but USG Chancellor Hank Huckaby said the merger isn’t […]
USG e-clips from January 9, 2015
University System News www.insidehighered.com Appeals Court Denies Rehearing in Georgia State Fair Use Case https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2015/01/09/appeals-court-denies-rehearing-georgia-state-fair-use-case A federal appeals court has decided it won’t rehear a case on whether or not Georgia State University’s e-reserves violate publishers’ copyright, setting up the possibility for a Supreme Court showdown over fair use. www.northwestgeorgianews.com Georgia Farm Bureau offering scholarships […]
USG e-clips from January 7, 2015
University System News USG NEWS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/chancellor-huckaby-correct-on-georgias-job-skills-/njhJC/#365011b9.3566685.735605 Chancellor Huckaby correct on Georgia’s job-skills gap By Nancy Badertscher – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution State officials are trying to prepare for a time in the near future when it is anticipated that a majority of Georgia jobs will require employees with some college credentials. They’re pushing the state’s […]
You can wear JEANS to work in JANUARY….here’s how…
Do you want to wear blue jeans to work in January? Here’s how: President Don Green is launching a fun, new initiative allowing employees to wear jeans to work any day of the month in January but you have to pay to play! (Participation is optional of course) To participate in “Jeans in January”, employees […]
Photos from December Graduate Reception
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USG e-clips from January 6, 2015
University System News USG NEWS: Www.northwestgeorgianews.com http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/associated_press/news/state/board-of-regents-approves-consolidation-of-kennesaw-state-and-southern/article_d4bd353a-95b9-11e4-aee2-5bcdc2c3c20e.html Board of Regents approves consolidation of Kennesaw State and Southern Polytechnic Kennesaw State University and Southern Polytechnic State University will begin operating as a new consolidated Kennesaw State University following a vote Tuesday by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia during its January meeting. […]
USG e-clips from January 5, 2015
University System News USG NEWS: www.georgiatrend.com http://www.georgiatrend.com/January-2015/Georgian-Of-The-Year-Higher-Education-Higher-Stakes/ GEORGIAN OF THE YEAR: HIGHER EDUCATION, HIGHER STAKES Susan Percy In 2006, after a long and distinguished career in public service and academia, Hank Huckaby retired. Or so he thought. Retirement didn’t seem to suit him, however, and in 2010, he ran successfully for the Georgia House of […]
Don’t Forget: JEANS IN JANUARY
Do you want to wear blue jeans to work in January? Here’s how: President Don Green is launching a fun, new initiative allowing employees to wear jeans to work any day of the month in January but you have to pay to play! (Participation is optional of course) To participate in “Jeans in January”, employees […]
USG e-clips from December 31, 2014
University System News USG NEWS: www.insidehighered.com https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2014/12/29/ethics-law-georgia-lawmakers-exempts-higher-ed Ethics Law for Georgia Lawmakers Exempts Higher Ed Georgia legislators have been boasting about a new ethics law that imposes strict reporting requirements on lobbyists and bars lawmakers from accepting anything worth more than $75. But The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the new law exempts interactions with the […]