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University System News USG NEWS: www.romenews-tribune.com http://romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/23429793/article-Confluence-steering-committee-announced?instance=home_news Confluence steering committee announced by Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce reports Confluence, the innovation conference and program of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce, announced on Thursday the steering committee for the February 20-21, 2014 event. Willis Potts, retired industry executive and former chair of the University System […]

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University System News USG NEWS: www.gpb.org http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/08/22/sectors-outline-college-missions-focus# ‘Sectors’ Outline College Missions, Focus By Joshua Stewart ATLANTA — Georgia’s state colleges and universities are now sub-divided into four different classes – “sectors,” as the University System of Georgia calls them. The Board of Regents approved the new policy last week. The categories – research university, comprehensive […]

BCBS Qualifying Event

BCBS QUALIFYING EVENT Your elections will be locked in until the next annual enrollment period or until you have a qualifying event. Qualifying events include but are not limited to: Marriage, divorce or legal separation Birth or adoption Death of your spouse or covered child Change in you or your spouse’s work status that affect […]

Geek Week – Coming Sept. 16-20

Calling all GHC geeks, nerds, etc. We’re looking for ideas and interested parties to celebrate Geek Week, coming up Sept. 16-20. If you have ideas or would be interested in participating in such activities, please let us know by sending an email to geekweek@highlands.edu. Please see the Rome Chamber announcement here. http://myemail.constantcontact.com/FOR-IMMEDIATE-RELEASE–Chamber-Announces-Geek-Week-Sept–16-20.html?soid=1102502740341&aid=CMUWL44Lh_4

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University System News USG NEWS: www.insidehighered.com http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/08/21/georgia-tech-sophomore-gives-amazing-welcome-new-students#ixzz2cbPhU4KW A Welcome to Remember By Scott Jaschik Like many colleges and universities, the Georgia Institute of Technology has a welcoming convocation. One of the traditions at Georgia Tech is that a second-year student is selected by a faculty-staff committee to give “the sophomore welcome.” This year’s welcome — […]

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University System News USG NEWS: www.daltondailycitizen.com http://daltondailycitizen.com/local/x250194595/The-state-of-Dalton-State The state of Dalton State Despite tight funding, president hopes to grow college By Christopher Smith Many people seem to know what’s best for Dalton State College. Some say more parking is needed; others say more dorm rooms or more student activity options are a must. Getting to […]

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University System News USG NEWS: www.coosavalleynews.com http://www.coosavalleynews.com/np103694.htm Ga Regents Adopt Bold Strategic Plan for Future Tony Potts The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia adopted a bold Strategic Plan for the System that acknowledges a new environment for public higher education and positions the state’s 31 public colleges and universities to meet […]

REMINDER: New GALILEO Password for Fall

Hello Everyone, Here’s a quick reminder of the new GALILEO password for fall 2013: ***** Password – GALILEO ****** engaged ***************************** This password will be valid until January 3, 2014. Remember, the passwords must be entered in all lowercase characters. Faculty, please be sure to provide the GALILEO password in syllabi, via D2L, on your […]

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University System News USG NEWS: www.albanyherald.com http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2013/aug/15/regents-adopts-8216mission-creep8217-policy/ Regents adopt ‘mission creep’ policy By Terry Lewis ATLANTA — The University System of Georgia Board of Regents on Wednesday approved a new “Institutional Function and Mission Policy” that will have a significant and long-term effect on the types of programs and services offered by all 31 of […]

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University System News USG NEWS: www.myacj.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/regents-approve-new-rules-for-georgia-colleges/nZPGp/?icmp=ajc_internallink_textlink_apr2013_ajcstubtomyajc_launch Regents approve new rules for Georgia colleges BY KRISTINA TORRES – THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION The State Board of Regents formally approved a plan Wednesday to clearly spell out what types of degrees each of its 31 colleges should offer and how heavily they should focus on research versus […]