BOARD ACTIONS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/regents-working-to-clarify-colleges-missions/nXq7s/ Regents working to clarify colleges’ missions BY LAURA DIAMOND – THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION For the first time in nearly two decades, the University System of Georgia will clearly define the role of all 31 colleges so that everyone understands what programs each school should teach and whom they enroll. The proposal, […]

USG NEWS: www.chronicle.augusta.com http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2013-05-10/huckaby-speak-chamber-breakfast Huckaby to speak at chamber breakfast By Barry L. Paschal The chancellor of the Georgia Board of Regents will be the speaker for the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce breakfast Wednesday, and organizers are hoping recent GRU controversies don’t overshadow his visit. Henry “Hank” Huckaby, entering his second year as chancellor […]

There is troubling news about low academic standards at community colleges and the reasons for them in a story titled “Low Bar, High Failure” in Inside Higher Education below. USG NEWS: www.savannahnow.com http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2013-05-09/family-donates-aed-memory-georgia-southern-student#.UY0Lv-CTpGM Family Donates AED in Memory of Georgia Southern Student By Savannah Morning News The College of Business Administration (COBA) at Georgia Southern […]

USG NEWS: www.therepublic.com http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/480a4aab964d42c98fb9b94bf80e1e6b/GA–Barr-Papers University of W. Georgia showcasing collection of former Congressman’s papers THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CARROLLTON, Georgia — The University of West Georgia is showcasing its collection of government papers from former Congressman Bob Barr. A reception on May 15 will mark the opening of those documents to the public. Barr will attend […]

USG NEWS: qww.news-daily.com http://www.news-daily.com/news/2013/may/06/deal-gives-green-light-archives-transfer/ Deal gives green light to archives transfer By Curt Yeomans ATLANTA — Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law the transfer of the Georgia Archives to the University System of Georgia Monday afternoon. www.bizjournals.com http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/morning_call/2013/05/work-at-georgia-regents-university.html Work at Georgia Regents University president’s home not approved Carla Caldwell, Morning Call Editor More than $280,000 […]

USG NEWS: www.romenews-tribune.com http://www.romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/22473487/article-Azziz–Medical-College-of-Georgia-to-double-researchers?instance=news_special_coverage_right_column Azziz: Medical College of Georgia to double researchers by Doug Walker, Associate Editor Georgia Regents University is on track to double the number of researchers on its various campuses during the next six years, GRU President Dr. Ricardo Azziz told members of the Rome Rotary Club. “We also have the task […]

USG NEWS: www.chronicle.augusta.com http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2013-05-02/regents-hire-consultant-evaluate-mills-campus-plan?v=1367552564 Regents hire consultant to evaluate mills campus plan By Susan McCord Staff Writer The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has hired a consultant to evaluate Au¬gusta’s proposal to develop a cultural campus downtown and a mills campus in Harrisburg, according to City Admin¬is¬trator Fred Russell. No one with the […]

COVERAGE ON CAMPUS CONSOLIDATION: www.aascu.org http://www.aascu.org/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=6485. Public Purpose Negotiating a consolidation in higher education by President Bonita Jacobs USG NEWS: www.thebrunswicknews.com http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/open_access/local_news/PARTY-050213-hr# College honors pioneer leader By SARAH LUNDGREN The Brunswick News Overlooking the picturesque campus she helped create, Valerie Hepburn stood with friends on the rooftop plaza of the campus center at College of […]

USG NEWS: www.gwinnettdailypost.com http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2013/apr/30/college-says-farewell-to-kaufman/ College says farewell to Kaufman By Frank Reddy LAWRENCEVILLE — On occasion, peers who work outside the Georgia Gwinnett College community will ask Stanley “Stas” Preczewski about his boss, Daniel J. Kaufman. They’ve heard positive things about Kaufman, Preczewski said. Most notably: his leadership style. “They ask, ‘Is he really that […]

USG NEWS: www.independentmail.com http://www.independentmail.com/news/2013/apr/30/uga-announces-emphasis-economic-development/ UGA announces emphasis on economic development Associated Press ATHENS, Ga. — University of Georgia President-elect Jere Morehead is announcing plans for a greater emphasis on economic development. Morehead said this week that the university will establish an economic development office in Atlanta to provide a closer link with the business sector […]