USG eclips for September 24, 2018

University System News: www.metroatlantaceo.com Georgia’s Regent Emeritus to be Honored by Atlanta Metropolitan State College http://metroatlantaceo.com/news/2018/09/georgias-regent-emeritus-be-honored-atlanta-metropolitan-state-college/ Staff Report From Metro Atlanta CEO Elridge McMillan, regent emeritus of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, Atlanta Metropolitan State College scholar-in-residence, and president emeritus of the Southern Education Foundation, will be honored as an […]

Cross Country Meet Today / Road Closures

Georgia Highlands Floyd Campus will be the host today for the Rome / Floyd Middle School Association Cross Country Championships. The road leading down to the lake will be closed  at the tennis court area at 3:30pm. The back entrance to the college, (Booze Mountain road), at Plant Operations will be closed at that time […]

USG eclips for September 24, 2018

University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia Gwinnett College’s president announces retirement https://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/georgia-gwinnett-college-president-announces-retirement/4fl9sZdmpcHf4wvybVeFpJ/ By Eric Stirgus Georgia Gwinnett College President Stanley “Stas” Preczewski announced Monday he plans to retire at the end of the academic year in May. Preczewski was appointed president in 2014 following eight years as the college’s inaugural vice president for academic and student […]

USG eclips for September 25, 2018

University System News: www.accesswdun.com Georgia Gwinnett College president to retire http://accesswdun.com/article/2018/9/716570/georgia-gwinnett-college-president-resigns By Rebecca Hubbard The President of Georgia Gwinnett College announces plans to retire at the end of the academic year in May. Stanley “Stas” Preczewski, Ph.D. took the reins as president in 2014 after serving 8 years as the Lawrenceville college’s inaugural vice president for […]

Spring Orientation Dates

Save the date for Spring 2019 orientations. We are super excited about these upcoming sessions because this is when our QEP: Quest for Success will launch full-scale and we are anticipating Navigate to go live by the first session in November. You can find a complete list of the Spring 2019 orientation dates at the Charger […]

Accessibility by Design Introduction Training

Beginning on October 1, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning will be offering Accessibility by Design Training. This series of trainings focuses on how to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations and PDFs that meet the Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements. Please note that the Accessibility by Design Introduction session is a prerequisite […]

USG eclips for September 20, 2018

University System News: www.myajc.com Cyber attacks target some student financial aid https://www.myajc.com/news/education/cyber-attacks-target-some-student-financial-aid/W82q7Gerz2OgQFXTxXFt4J/ A fake email could rob some college students of federal money.  The U.S. Department of Education’s financial aid office has reported a “malicious phishing campaign” using a phony message to gain access to students’ accounts at several colleges. It does not identify any […]

USG eclips for September 21, 2018

University System News: www.benzinga.com OnlineMasters.com Names Top 50 Masters of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner for 2018 OnlineMasters.com’s recognizes the nation’s top Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs. https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/18/09/r12387834/onlinemasters-com-names-top-50-masters-of-science-in-nursing-nurse-pra OnlineMasters.com, an industry-leading educational research organization, announces the release of their Best Online Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner […]

Highlands Unlikely Hikers September Hike this Friday

Friday September 28, 2018  1:30 pm @ Red Top Mountain State Park – Cartersville, GA (note: $5 parking fee)  Sweetgum Lodge Loop Trail 3.5 miles rated moderate. Meet at the visitors center parking lot between 1:15 and 1:30pm. Bring water,  a light snack, and wear appropriate shoes and clothing for the weather To join the […]