University System News: www.ajc.com Former Regent Lori Durden named tech college president http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/former-regent-member-lori-durden-named-tech-colleg/nr9px/ Janel Davis Lori Durden, a former member of the Georgia Board of Regents, was appointed president of Ogeechee Technical College. The appointment was announced Thursday at the Technical College System of Georgia’s monthly meeting. Durden had served as acting president of the […]

University System News: www.ajc.com How much are Georgia college students saving on textbooks? http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/how-much-are-georgia-college-students-saving-on-te/nr86k/ Janel Davis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Efforts to cut college costs are paying off for Georgia students. Students in Georgia’s public University System saved the most money on textbooks last year through an open publishing program known as OpenStax, a Rice University-based […]

University System News: www.albanyherald.com Albany State, Darton cut 110 faculty and staff positions University officials cite falling enrollment numbers in cost-saving reductions http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/albany-state-darton-cut-faculty-and-staff-positions/article_bbb8d592-ff39-5548-8490-f5d410d711d4.html By Terry Lewis ALBANY — In a joint statement released Monday afternoon, Albany State University President Art Dunning and interim Darton State College President Richard Carvajal announced plans to reduce operating expenses […]

University System News: www.wspa.com Georgia students allowed to carry Tasers, stun guns on public college campuses http://wspa.com/2016/07/29/georgia-students-allowed-to-carry-tasers-stun-guns-on-public-college-campuses/ By WSPA Staff Savannah, Ga. (WSAV-TV) – For many of your kids going off to college in the next few weeks, this will be their first time living away from home. And as parents, you aren’t the only […]

University System News: www.news.nau.edu President Cheng meets with higher education leaders, highlights student success at NAU http://news.nau.edu/president-cheng-meets-higher-education-leaders-highlights-student-success-nau/#.V5oo7PkrKUk President Rita Cheng recently outlined “Student Success in Times of Budget Cuts” to higher education leaders from around the country during the State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO) annual meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. Cheng detailed how Northern Arizona […]

University System News: www.insidehighered.com Vermont’s Merger Map Experts praise a proposed arrangement — which system officials avoid calling the “M-word” — but faculty members on the affected campuses worry about local identity. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/07/27/vermont-pushes-combine-public-colleges-administrations By Rick Seltzer The Vermont State Colleges’ move to fold two of the state’s northern colleges into one institution reflects increasing interest […]

University System News: www.13wmaz.com Veteran education center opening next week in Warner Robins http://www.13wmaz.com/news/local/veteran-education-center-opens-doors-next-week/280495271 Karli Barnett, WMAZ For many who serve our country, coming home is where the real battle begins. Next week, a new veteran center will officially open its doors in Warner Robins. The project broke ground in 2014, and construction began last […]

University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia Tech settles two lawsuits involving sexual assaults http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/georgia-tech-settles-two-lawsuits-involving-sexual/nr4qc/ Janel Davis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The University System of Georgia has settled two lawsuits by Georgia Tech students who claimed they were expelled unfairly after being wrongly accused of sexual assault. The settlements, released through an open-records request, were completed in June […]

USG Institutions: www.ajc.com Most popular occupations for the grads of these Georgia universities http://www.ajc.com/news/business/employment/most-popular-occupations-georgia-college-graduates/nrtZ2/?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=fe461f8072-7_22_16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-fe461f8072-86731974 Carolyn Cunningham, For the AJC Jobs in engineering, business, health, computer science and education are among the most popular occupations for graduates of various Georgia colleges and universities. For Clayton State University graduates, the top occupations are business management, health professional, […]

USG Institutions: www.13wmaz.com MGSU Dublin to offer 4-year degrees http://www.13wmaz.com/news/local/mgsu-dublin-to-offer-4-year-degrees/277201613 Next year, students at Middle Georgia State University’s Dublin campus can graduate with a four-year degree. Currently, 400 to 500 students take classes at the Dublin campus every semester earning associate’s degrees. Beginning fall 2017, they will offer bachelor’s degrees in health services administration and […]