University System News: www.insidehighered.com The Merger Vortex Mergers are hard, but they’re likely to be a topic of interest going forward, even if they don’t all make it off the drawing board, leaders with experience tell audience at NACUBO meeting. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/01/higher-ed-mergers-are-difficult-likely-grow-popularity-speakers-say By Rick Seltzer MINNEAPOLIS — Mounting fiscal pressures on higher education institutions would seem […]
Are You Practicing Safe Social Networking?
Who Else Is Online? Social media sites are not well-monitored playgrounds with protectors watching over you to ensure your safety. When you use social media, do you think about who might be using it besides your friends and connections? Following are some of the other users you may encounter. Identity thieves. Cybercriminals need only a […]
“Communication Skills- Beyond Words”
Join us for a free Webinar! Date: Tuesday, August 15th Time: 3:00pm–4:00pm EST There is so much more to communications than the spoken word, in fact, over 60 percent of your message is communicated without words. Participants in this session will learn about non-verbal communication, communication channels through social media, and perceptions of communication through […]
New Library Hours
Beginning Tuesday, August 1, the Rome and Cartersville Libraries hours will be: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 – 5:30pm Fridays: 8:00 – Noon. Thank you
Internal Posting – Limited Term Instructor of Biology
Limited term non-tenure-track instructor position in a multi-site college in the University System of Georgia. Teaching load is the equivalent of 15 semester hours across fall and spring for the academic year. The faculty member reports to the division dean, and the primary responsibilities are preparing for and delivering instruction as well as providing service […]
USG eclips for July 27, 2017
University System News: www.savannahnow.com Academic structure for new Armstrong-Georgia Southern coming next month http://savannahnow.com/news/2017-07-26/academic-structure-new-armstrong-georgia-southern-coming-next-month By Dash Coleman An academic plan for a combined Armstrong-Georgia Southern University will be complete early next month. Georgia Southern President Jaimie Hebert says officials from both schools are working with University System of Georgia staff to finalize departmental structures, program […]
USG eclips for July 26, 2017
University System News: www.ajc.com Making the Grade: Tuition waiver gives seniors 2nd chance at learning http://www.ajc.com/news/local/making-the-grade-tuition-waiver-gives-seniors-2nd-chance-learning/vHKP2hwoy6l9nMrW4W1opM/ H.M. Cauley For the AJC Even though Roger DePuy, 75, had an accomplished career with IBM and retired comfortably in 2010, there was one thing he regretted not having done. “I went to college when I was 18, but […]
USG eclips for July 25, 2017
University System News: www.myajc.com Georgia policy on investigating campus sexual misconduct may change http://www.myajc.com/news/local-education/georgia-policy-investigating-campus-sexual-misconduct-may-change/lDJn5JcKBlfbBnCyvYQ5KM/ By Eric Stirgus – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Georgia Board of Regents may approve revised guidelines next month on how it investigates sexual misconduct at the state’s four-year public colleges and universities. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution obtained a draft of the student […]
Ambassadors need donations for the In-Service Silent Auction
The Ambassadors are still accepting donations for the silent auction at In-Service on August 25th. Please let me know if you are willing to make a donation of a homemade craft or gift from a local business! All money raised will be used to help host faculty/staff events on all 6 campuses this academic year. […]
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The PSLF Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. Under this program, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans after you have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while […]