University System News: Capitol Beat News Service University system extends waiver of test requirements by Dave Williams The University System of Georgia (USG) will waive SAT and ACT test requirements at most of the system’s 26 institutions for another academic year. The waiver will apply to all of the system’s colleges and universities except the […]
USG e-clips for April 20, 2023
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Most Georgia public colleges won’t require ACT, SAT for one more year By Vanessa McCray Students seeking to enroll at 23 of Georgia’s public universities for the 2024-2025 school year won’t need to take the ACT or SAT college exam to gain admission. Sonny Perdue, chancellor of the University […]
Diversity in History: Christa McAuliffe (1948 – 1986)
Born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 2, 1948, Christa McAuliffe was the first American teacher chosen to go into space. Her mother, a Lebanese Maronite, was a substitute teacher and her father was an Irish American accountant. She was also the niece of the renowned Lebanese American historian Philip Khuri Hitti who taught at both […]
Today: How can teaching and learning centers more effectively support HIPs work?
“The Assessment Institute will host 5 complimentary Zoom-based 60-minute webinars throughout the year featuring national leaders from HIPs in the States (High-Impact Practices). These sessions are open to anyone in the higher education community.” Wed, April 19: How can teaching and learning centers more effectively support HIPs work? Wed, June 21: How can HIPs drive educational […]
USG e-clips for April 14, 2023
University System News: yahoo!news Kemp: New Yamaha facility in Kennesaw ‘another great win for our state’ Jake Busch, Marietta Daily Journal Gov. Brian Kemp was on-hand for the ribbon cutting of a new Yamaha facility that opened in Kennesaw on Wednesday. The 75,280-square-foot Yamaha Marine Innovation Center is the new home of the company’s Connected […]
USG e-clips for April 17, 2023
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution KSU program makes student connections By H.M. Cauley, For the AJC Carlos Moreland’s college career started off in the midst of COVID. So rather than finding study partners in the classroom and enjoying social life with new friends, the Kennesaw State University student found himself very much alone. “We […]
USG e-clips for April 18, 2023
University System News: Savannah CEO Economic Monitor Q4 Reports Trajectory of Slowing Regional Growth Continues; Savannah Metro Expected to Be Insulated Staff Report The Savannah metro economy’s path of slowing growth continued for the fifth consecutive quarter, according to Georgia Southern University’s latest Economic Monitor, which reflects Q4 2022. Yet, the outlook for the region […]
Charger Chat Feedback & Recording
Hello everyone! First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone who attended or presented during the Charger Chats this year. We had a great slate of folks join us to share about their areas. I know I learned a great deal about GHC and am honored to have been able to share this with […]
Honors Night Invitation
You’re invited to Honors Night! This Thursday 72 students are receiving over 100 different academic, service and leadership awards. It will take place in the Cartersville Student Center Gym. Dinner begins at 6pm with the ceremony beginning at 6:45pm. The Highlanders will perform during dinner. You can RSVP here if you plan to attend in […]
Charger Chat @ 3pm Today!
Our next Charger Chat will be today at 3 pm. This will be the final one of this academic year! We are going to host representatives from the School of Health Sciences and the School of Business and Professional Studies to talk about advising in their programs and pathways. The Zoom details are below. As […]