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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.northwestgeorgianews.com http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/ghc-president-tells-kiwanians-he-makes-job-preparation-a-priority/article_22a6e2ba-7f6b-11e4-8de2-3769a403e16a.html GHC president tells Kiwanians he makes job preparation a priority by Jeremy Stewart Three months after becoming president of Georgia Highlands College, Donald Green is emphasizing building on the relationships that are readily available in the community. Green spoke about what has been going on behind the scenes […]

USG NEWS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/report-georgias-employers-cant-find-qualified-work/njQDf/#4d623b4c.3566685.735578 Report: Georgia’s employers can’t find qualified workers in key fields By Greg Bluestein and Janel Davis – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution An aging workforce is preparing to retire, and there are not enough skilled workers in Georgia to replenish it. A shortage of computer programmers and engineers is forcing firms to search […]

USG NEWS: www.mdjonline.com KSU/SPSU merger gets accreditation approval by Philip Clements MARIETTA — An accreditation agency Tuesday gave its approval for the merger of Kennesaw State University and Southern Polytechnic State University. The Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges, the regional accrediting agency for institutions of higher-learning in Southern states, announced the […]