USG eClips – April 1, 2014

University System News USG NEWS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local-education/university-presidents-discuss-higher-educations-ev/nfP56/ University presidents discuss higher education’s evolution BY JANEL DAVIS – THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION Five presidents from Atlanta area colleges and universities will discuss the evolution of higher education’s role in society during a lecture April 2 at Emory University. The “Higher Education and the Evolving Social Contract” will […]

USG eClips – March 31, 2014

University System News USG NEWS: www.chronicle.augusta.com http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/education/2014-03-30/georgia-college-enrollment-drops?v=1396185106 Georgia college enrollment drops By Lee Shearer Morris News Service Georgia may reach the goals of a “Complete College Georgia” initiative launched by Gov. Nathan Deal two years ago — which calls for an additional 250,000 college and technical school graduates over present rates by 2020 in a […]

Wellness Program-Log Your Points

Please remember to log your wellness points in the wellness app for the month of March by Wed of this week. The winner will be announced on Friday. The link to the app is www.highlands.edu/site/misc/wellness_program/ Just use your GHC credentials to log in.

USG eClips – March 28, 2014

University System News 2014 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION NEWS: www.daltondailycitizen.com http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/local/x1984797476/State-Senate-passes-bill-creating-the-Zell-Miller-Grant State Senate passes bill creating the Zell Miller Grant Submitted by the Senate Press Office The Georgia Senate on Thursday approved House Bill 697, a bill that establishes the Zell Miller Grant and defines additional opportunities for taxpayer contributions towards educational assistance nonprofits. The bill […]

USG eClips – March 27, 2014

University System News USG NEWS: www.mdjonline.com http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/24821495/article-SPSU-leader-Rossbacher-takes-post-in-California?instance=secondary_story_left_column SPSU leader Rossbacher takes post in California by Rachel Gray MARIETTA — Southern Polytechnic State University’s president, who was about to be displaced after a mandated merger with Kennesaw State University, has accepted a new position at a northern California school. Lisa Rossbacher will become the first female […]

USG eClips – March 26, 2014

University System News USG NEWS: www.forest-blade.com http://www.forest-blade.com/news/education/article_1ac1f9e0-b126-11e3-9f49-0019bb2963f4.html Reject anything less than your dream–pursue college A college degree provides opportunity, but completing one requires intentional preparation and perseverance. Additionally, the navigation of admission, financial aid and degree requirements is often a troublesome maze. Consequently, many capable people go through life without completing a college degree. Recognizing […]

USG eClips – March 25, 2014

University System News 2014 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION NEWS: www.ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/what-bills-made-the-cut-in-georgias-2014-legislati/nfJKj/ What bills made the cut in Georgia’s 2014 legislative session? By Aaron Gould Sheinin and Kristina Torres The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Lawmakers’ 40 days are up. The 2014 legislative session ended Thursday with the gavel banging at midnight in the House and Senate chambers signaling death […]