University System News USGNEWS: www.ajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/university-system-to-set-new-rules-for-georgia-col/nZNW2/?icmp=ajc_internallink_textlink_apr2013_ajcstubtomyajc_launch University System to set new rules for Georgia colleges BY KRISTINA TORRES – THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION For the first time in almost two decades, the University System of Georgia is clearly spelling out this week what types of degrees each of its 31 colleges should offer and how heavily […]

University System News GOOD NEWS: www.forest-blade.com http://www.forest-blade.com/news/education/article_266f2328-ff6d-11e2-beda-001a4bcf887a.html EGSC celebrates 40 years Emanuel County Junior College was founded in 1973 based on the concept that every Georgian, whether located in urban areas or rural communities, would have access to a college education. Forty years later, that vision still prevails as East Georgia State College delivers a […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.gpb.org http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/08/07/new-fvsu-president-hbcus-must-change New FVSU President: HBCUs Must Change By Adam Ragusea MACON, Ga. — The new president of one of Georgia’s three historically black public universities says that identity needs to change. …During a recent interview in his new office, Griffith said HBCUs have played a special role in helping […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.bizjournals.com http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/print-edition/2013/08/09/georgia-lawmakers-more-p3-projects.html?page=all Georgia lawmakers weigh more ‘P3’ projects Dave Williams and Douglas Sams Atlanta Business Chronicle The Georgia Department of Transportation’s growing reliance on the private sector to help finance major highway projects could soon become a model for the rest of state government. A state Senate study committee is […]

University System News GOOD NEWS: www.universitybusiness.com http://www.universitybusiness.com/article/colleges-breaking-new-ground-distance-learning Colleges breaking new ground in distance learning Students benefits when state systems integrate online education programs, report says By: Sherrie Negrea …Florida’s new online clearinghouse is one of several groundbreaking distance learning initiatives in U.S. higher education. …Georgia: ONmyLINE Nearly 10 years ago, officials at the University System […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.gainesvilletimes.com http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/86994/ UGA starts revamped faculty tour in Hall College starts revamped faculty tour in Gainesville By Jeff Gill A budget cut casualty during the Great Recession, the University of Georgia’s New Faculty Tour was revived Monday night, with Hall County serving as the first stop on the statewide tour. […]

University System News USG VALUE: www.statesboroherald.com http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/52078/ New GSU freshmen BUILD links with community Students volunteer to help local nonprofit agencies, schools By AL HACKLE Herald Writer During the past two weeks, 120 incoming Georgia Southern University freshmen did volunteer work for nine nonprofit agencies and six schools. Their tasks included moving furniture, digging a […]

University System News USGNEWS: www.insidehighered.com http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2013/08/01/controversy-white-student-union-georgia-state Controversy on White Student Union at Georgia State The White Student Union, a new organization, is drawing complaints at Georgia State University. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the group is not officially recognized and may not involve very many people at all, but that when notices about it started […]

University System News GOOD NEWS: www.accessnorthga.com http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=264071 UNG receives grant from Gates Foundation to support student success DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia has received a $99,999 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to expand a successful technology-based project that could help more students complete college, according to a release from UNG […]

University System News USG NEWS: www.ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/students-protest-regents-illegal-immigrant-ban/nY8yN/ Students protest Board of Regents’ illegal immigrant ban By Laura Diamond The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Students brought to this country illegally rallied Wednesday morning, challenging a State Board of Regents policy that bars them from attending Georgia’s most competitive colleges. …Affected students and a prominent immigration attorney called on […]