USG e-clips for October 18, 2022

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2023′s top 10 Georgia colleges and universities, according to WalletHub By Nancy Clanton Two schools rank in top 50 nationwide Every parent of a college-bound teen knows there are many factors — besides grades — that go in to picking a university. “You’ll also need the financial resources to […]

USG e-clips for October 18, 2022

University System News: Athens CEO Ox Sox Takes Home UGA Idea Accelerator Top Prize Merritt Melancon When management information systems student Matt Tesvich played high school baseball, his mom had a standing rule: shoes and socks stay outside. Hours of baseball practice produced a daily constant — Tesvich’s feet became sweaty and stinky. But by […]

New Policies posted on Repeating Courses, 2nd Pathways and Degrees, Hardship Withdrawals, and Class Attendance

The Cabinet recently approved, and Faculty Senate reviewed, the policies listed below that are now posted on the policy website.  Please use the search feature on the website to locate them. Class Attendance Policy Hardship Withdrawal Policy Repeat Course Policy Second Pathways and Degrees Policy Faculty, advisors, and any others that address student questions and […]

New DOE Requirements for Online Courses

Effective July 1, 2021, the Department of Education instituted new requirements that distance education courses have “regular, substantive interaction” (RSI). What are these requirements and what do they mean for your online courses? Join Josie Baudier from November 1-4 in the Course Delivery Lab: Online Learning to find out.  

Virtual Benefits Fair

Systemwide Virtual Benefits Fair Live vendor presentations, chat and giveaways: October 24 – November 4, 2022 Chat Daily 10 a.m.–2 p.m. EST Live Events 9 a.m.–12 noon EST Benefits Information Starting October 19, register at usg.vfairs.com to attend sessions.  Chat 1:1 with benefits experts daily to get your questions answered  Attend live vendor […]

USG e-clips for October 17, 2022

University System News: WTOC Georgia Southern to host 2023 Governor’s Honor’s Program By Dal Cannady Starting next summer, Georgia Southern University will welcome hundreds of high school students for honors studies and an inside look at college. Officials at Georgia Southern say getting the chance to host the Governor’s Honor’s Program is big enough, but […]