University System News USG NEWS: www.chronicle.augusta.com http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2014-12-29/marijuana-oil-trials-about-start-gru Marijuana oil trials about to start at GRU By Tom Corwin Staff Writer Children with uncontrollable seizures could begin receiving a marijuana oil-derived drug as early as today at Georgia Regents University, and others could start enrolling in a 50-patient trial, a senior GRU official said Monday. But […]
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USG e-clips from December 29, 2014
University System News USG NEWS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/ethics-exemption-for-colleges-means-free-football-/njXJr/#d5ed4671.3566685.735596 Ethics exemption for colleges means free football for lawmakers Loophole in 2013 reform exempts university system lobbyists. Georgia lawmakers cash in on free football tickets and meals. By Chris Joyner and James Salzer – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution State lawmakers have hailed new lobbying reforms as “historic” because they […]
USG e-clips from December 23, 2014
University System News USG NEWS: www.enterprisersproject.com https://enterprisersproject.com/article/2014/12/2014-top-10-interviews Top 10 IT executive interviews in 2014 By Nano Serwich 8. How to overcome the culture of “no” with Curt Carver These days many IT-driven organizations are working hard to overcome their “no police” reputation. Business-minded IT leaders in particular know that saying no all the time won’t […]
USG e-clips from December 22, 2014
University System News USG NEWS: www.accessnorthga.com http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=283188 UNG recognized for efforts to reduce textbook costs By Staff DAHLONEGA – With multiple successful digital textbook projects and as many as 10 more on the horizon, the University of North Georgia (UNG) has been recognized as one of the state’s leaders in providing open educational resources for […]
USG e-clips from December 19, 2014
University System News USG NEWS: www.universitybusiness.com http://www.universitybusiness.com/article/timothy-l-killee-named-president-university-illinois-system People Watch Timothy L. Killeen named president of the University of Illinois system University System of Georgia appoints Tom Hackett interim president of Columbus State University By: Lauren Williams …Other people news: The University System of Georgia has named Tom Hackett interim president of Columbus State University. He […]
Faculty/Staff directory photos now available
If you had your head shot made by Jeff Brown earlier in this semester, you can now find the photos on the warehouse server: Warehouse – departmentshares – ghc photos – faculty/staff directory If you would like a retake, please contact Jeff Brown in Digital Media Services to schedule in January. Jeff will do one […]
USG e-clips from December 18, 2014
University System News USG NEWS: www.ecampusnews.com http://www.ecampusnews.com/top-news/mission-key-moocs-237/ Mission is key to MOOCs, online programs By Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor CIOs, IT leaders say the key to expanding online is knowing your goals and vision By now, most colleges and universities know that providing some type of online program—fully online, MOOCs, or blended learning—is critical to […]
Welcome Mary Transue – New VP of Advancement and Executive Director of the Foundation
Georgia Highlands College named Mary Transue the new Vice President of Advancement and Executive Director of the GHC Foundation in late November. She filled the vacancy left by Raymond Carnley who accepted a position with Middle Georgia State College as the Vice President of University Advancement and Executive Director of the MGSC Foundation. “I am […]
USG e-clips from December 16, 2014
USG NEWS: www.redandblack.com’ http://www.redandblack.com/uganews/uga-food-services-balances-meal-plan-cost-with-convenience/article_df1f1146-83f9-11e4-b6e0-9f0702dbeaa1.html UGA Food Services balances meal plan cost with convenience Mollie Simon While the meal plan at University of Georgia may be simple to understand and comparative to the price of other schools’ options, the convenience and quality it provides is what keeps students coming back. Bryan Varin, the interim executive director […]
USG e-clips from December 15, 2014
GOOD NEWS: www.mdjonline.com http://mdjonline.com/bookmark/26238791 ‘Forever green’: Southern Poly graduates final class before merger with KSU by Philip Clements MARIETTA — Families and friends gathered Saturday for the final commencement ceremony for Southern Polytechnic State University. The name of the institution will officially be Kennesaw State University once the Board of Regents formally approves the consolidation […]