University System News USG VALUE: AJC http://www.myajc.com/news/business/att-opens-innovation-hub-at-georgia-tech/nZdr9/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstubtomyajcpremium AT&T opens innovation hub at Georgia Tech By KRISTI E. SWARTZ AT&T officially opened its high-tech innovation center at Georgia Tech on Tuesday, a collaboration that will put engineers and executives together to dream up and market new technology. This is AT&T’s fourth Foundry. The center, at Georgia […]

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM – NEWS New UGA president pledges to focus on core academic mission http://savannahnow.com/news/2013-08-27/new-uga-president-pledges-focus-core-academic-mission#.Uh40cxYqagF Savannah Morning News Aug. 27, 2013 Jere W. Morehead, who was named president of the University of Georgia in February, promised members of the Savannah Rotary Club on Monday he will focus on the university’s core academic mission. …Morehead said […]

University System News USG VALUE: www.macon.com http://www.macon.com/2013/08/25/2627765/middle-georgia-states-online-it.html Education notebook: Middle Georgia State’s online IT program dubbed most affordable By Telegraph staff Middle Georgia State College’s online bachelor’s degree in information technology has been ranked the nation’s most affordable by the consumer information website GetEducated.com, according to a news release. Get Educated’s rankings show the 34 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 — […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]