University System News USG NEWS: www.macon.com http://www.macon.com/2014/05/22/3111187/staton-resigns-from-senate-accepts.html?sp=/99/100/&ihp=1 Staton resigns from Senate, accepts job with University System of Georgia BY LINDA S. MORRIS Sen. Cecil Staton announced Thursday his resignation from the Georgia Senate, effective May 31. Staton’s resignation is prompted by his acceptance of the position of vice chancellor for extended education with the University […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/interim-president-appointed-for-southern-poly/nf5jX/ Interim president appointed for Southern Poly By Janel Davis The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Southern Polytechnic State University will get a short-term president to lead the school until its consolidation with Kennesaw State University is completed in January 2015. Ron Koger, currently SPSU’s vice president for student enrollment services, will […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.chronicle.augusta.com http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/education/2014-05-20/regents-seek-eliminate-university-system-georgias-unpopular-majors Regents seek to eliminate University System of Georgia’s unpopular majors By Walter C. Jones Morris News Service ATLANTA — Nearly 400 of the University System of Georgia’s 2,900 degree programs are on the chopping block because so few students graduate from them. The Music Education program at Georgia […]

USG NEWS: www.onlineathens.com http://onlineathens.com/uga/2014-05-19/funding-uga-science-learning-center-regents-agenda Funding for UGA Science Learning Center on Regents agenda By LEE SHEARER The State Board of Regents might approve agenda items today that earmark millions of dollars for University of Georgia projects. The Board of Regents, appointed by governors, sets policy and allocates funds for UGA and other public colleges and […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional/ugas-adams-among-highest-paid-public-college-presi/nfy5D/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstub1#a2b69569.3458083.735372 UGA’s Adams among highest paid public college presidents BY JANEL DAVIS – THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION Former University of Georgia President Michael Adams total pay reached more than $1 million last year, making him one of the highest paid public college presidents, according to a survey by The Chronicle […]

University System News GOOD NEWS: www.gwinnettdailypost.com http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2014/may/15/ggc-graduating-class-makes-history/?news Georgia Gwinnett College graduating class makes history | PHOTOS Largest class in school history features first commissioned ROTC cadet By Chris Stephens LAWRENCEVILLE — Georgia Gwinnett College created history in more ways than one during Thursday’s spring graduation ceremonies. Not only did the eight-year school graduate its biggest […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.mysouthwestga.com http://www.mysouthwestga.com/news/story.aspx?list=196423&id=1043739#.U3OLhSgRseV ASU president prepares for community listening sessions by Cody Long ALBANY, GA — Albany State University is moving forward with plans to listen to feedback from the community to better improve overall education in Southwest Georgia. ASU Interim President Art Dunning says the university is in the process […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.macon.com http://www.macon.com/2014/04/05/3031374/georgia-could-become-biggest-test.html Georgia could become biggest test of private dorms BY KATHLEEN FOODY ATLANTA — Georgia is on course to become one of the nation’s largest experiments in privatized college dorms, but it’s unclear whether the changes will lower students’ bills at a time when university costs are soaring. The […]

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 […]

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 […]