Incentive for nursing teachers Oct 15, 2009
ATLANTA - Part-time nursing instructors at the state's public colleges will be able to take graduate courses for free under a policy change the University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved Wednesday. The policy change is an effort to cultivate more nursing faculty with advanced degrees. (Athens Banner-Herald)
11 students already lined up for medical campus Oct 15, 2009
To nail down clinical sites at hospitals in Athens and Gainesville, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents agreed to pay for a consultant to represent the facilities. MCG dean of the Athens campus, Dr. Barbara Schuster, is interviewing consulting firms. (Athens Banner-Herald)
National board teachers take their salary fight to court Oct 10, 2009
If there was some legislative accountability by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to someone other than themselves, then perhaps the blatant misuse of appropriations by the BOR in their over $7 million in deferred bonuses to USG presidents and chancellors would not be taking place ... k.a. golden parachutes) from state and foundation funds: $1,820,697 Wayne Clough, former Georgia Tech president (includes $500,000 cash, a $38,000 car and a split-dollar... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
ASU announces grant to focus on black male students Oct 6, 2009
Augusta State University announced today it will be one of 13 University System of Georgia institutions to receive a grant to increase the number of black men receiving bachelor s degrees. Augusta State s grant from the Lumina Foundation will be for $20,000, according to a news release. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fewer high school graduates finish college Oct 5, 2009
The most recent college graduation rates for the University System of Georgia show just 48 percent of entering freshmen complete their bachelor's degree in six years ... Percentage of freshmen who entered a University System of Georgia school in 2001 and graduated within six years. (The Augusta Chronicle)
College graduation rates challenge administrators Oct 4, 2009
The most recent college graduation rates for the University System of Georgia shows just 48 percent of entering freshmen complete their bachelor's degree in six years ... Repeatedly over the years, the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents has created task forces to address graduation rates, most recently in 2004 and 2006 ... "Clearly, the University System of Georgia is committed to enhancing (retention and graduation rates), but is challenged by the diversity of system institutions,"... (Athens Banner-Herald)
MCG breaks ground on new dental school site Oct 1, 2009
3, University System of Georgia Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr. said. The new building is "a critical piece of infrastructure for the state of Georgia," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Oxendine opposes cuts to top teachers Sep 30, 2009
Are you aware that University System of Georgia Presidents and chancellors receive undisclosed Golden Parachute bonuses (called deferred presidential compensation packages) while K-12 public teachers and USG faculty and staff are mandated furloughs and students and parents are faced with student fee increases. Governor Perdues August 10, 2009 response (in part) stated. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
MCG's School of Dentistry to break ground Sep 30, 2009
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue and University System of Georgia Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr. are scheduled to speak. The building will be the first on campus to pursue certification as sustainable and environmentally friendly from The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System, Dr. Drisko said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
A Georgia professors fight for due process Sep 26, 2009
Sounds like the University System of Georgia is about to pay another big award. Remember the student who turned in a professor who was not doing their Job & got terminated from school for her troubles. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Costs weigh heavy as families plan for college Sep 24, 2009
The University System of Georgia already suspended a program for entering freshmen this fall that guaranteed no tuition increases over four years. And the , facing a 20% drop in state funding, has proposed raising fees 30% and cutting enrollments. (USA Today)
Adams may spend donation on grad student benefits Sep 19, 2009
UGA's Graduate Student Association has asked officials with the state University System of Georgia to amend a health insurance policy so that the most students will have to pay out of pocket is $2,500, rather than $10,000. State officials hiked the out-of-pocket limit this year rather than hitting graduate students with a 12 percent increase in health insurance costs. (Athens Banner-Herald)
New college students denied 'fixed-for-four' tuition Sep 14, 2009
The Board of Regents suspended the "fixed-for-four" plan for the 50,000 students who entered University System of Georgia institutions this fall, said Usha Ramachandran, vice chancellor for fiscal affairs ... 50,000 - University System of Georgia students who entered college this fall, who will not be covered by the tuition rate plan ... 133,000- Number of University System of Georgia students who are still covered by the guaranteed tuition rate. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Forum: University System strives to keep health care affordable Sep 13, 2009
EDITOR'S NOTE: This Forum was submitted through the University System of Georgia in response to an Aug. 30 Banner-Herald story headlined "." ... The University System of Georgia is no different in struggling with the issue of how to offer coverage for students, faculty and staff during a time of budget reductions and increased enrollments and costs ... Robert E. Watts is senior vice chancellor and chief operating officer for the University System of Georgia. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Interim MCG chief chosen Sep 4, 2009
University System of Georgia Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr. appointed Dr. James N. Thompson on Thursday as interim president of the Medical College of Georgia. Thompson, an otolaryngologist and former medical school dean, has served as chief executive officer of the Federation of State Medical Boards and will join the MCG staff Oct. 1. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Interim MCG president has local tie Sep 4, 2009
Dr. Thompson, a former medical school dean and former head of the group representing state medical boards, was appointed Thursday as interim president of MCG by University System of Georgia Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr. He is scheduled to start Oct. 1 and will fill the gap when Daniel W. Rahn leaves to become chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, a position he accepted in March. Dr. Rahn has said he would like to leave by the end of October. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Lottery funds can’t keep up with HOPE Aug 31, 2009
The college s mandatory fees for this fall are $622 a semester, according to the University System of Georgia ... Officials with the University System of Georgia expect about 290,000 students this fall and predict about 400,000 students by 2020. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Spike in health costs spears graduate students Aug 30, 2009
The University System of Georgia requires graduate assistants such as Camastra to have health insurance, but this year approved a change in graduate students' coverage that will hammer Camastra or any other student with a serious illness or injury ... At the Graduate Student Association's first meeting of the year Thursday night, Rooks said University System of Georgia officials will talk with him and graduate student leaders from other campuses in a conference call this week. (Athens Banner-Herald)
MCG, ASU, Augusta Tech announce furloughs Aug 28, 2009
Earlier this month, the state Board of Regents mandated six furlough days this year for employees who make more than $23,660 in the University System of Georgia, which accounts for the Medical College of Georgia and Augusta State University. Augusta Technical College was mandated to impose 2. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Too early to see cuts' effects on higher ed in Georgia Aug 24, 2009
The sliding revenue led Gov. Sonny Perdue to withhold 5 percent of the appropriations for the University System of Georgia and every other state agency and to require three days of furloughs and plans for permanent cuts of 4, 6 and 8 percent ... University System of Georgia Chancellor Erroll Davis told reporters recently that with the difficult job market leading more people to either stay in school or return to college, coping with ballooning enrollment is a greater concern than whether... (The Augusta Chronicle)
UGA's furlough days set Aug 21, 2009
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved the unpaid leave for employees earlier this month, a move that will save $42 million, but regents did not designate which days the state's 35 public colleges and universities should designate for furloughs. University system employees who make less than $23,660 a year are exempt. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Aren’t teachers the best people? Aug 18, 2009
The motto on the University System of Georgia s Web site reads Creating a More Educated Georgia, while Georgia s Department of Education has adopted the phrase Improving Student Achievement. Who do they suppose is accomplishing those goals every day in the classroom. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
University system employees will be furloughed six days Aug 16, 2009
Employees of the University System of Georgia will be furloughed six days in the next fiscal year, the Board of Regents ruled today. At least three of those days will be before Jan. 1. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Week in Review Aug 16, 2009
- The University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted to furlough college and university employees six days this school year, the equivalent of a 3 percent pay cut. The furloughs, which will save the state $42 million, won t apply to employees who make less than $23,660 a year. (Athens Banner-Herald)
KSU builds with bonds Aug 16, 2009
You could request a dorm or a parking lot from the state, but they just weren t funding them, said Linda Daniels, the University System of Georgia s vice chancellor for facilities ... 6 billion in tax-exempt revenue bonds to pay for state university buildings, according to documents from the University System of Georgia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
No furloughs for foreign workers Aug 14, 2009
When employees of the University System of Georgia take their mandated furlough days, foreign workers with a special visa will not be joining them. Related. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Regents OK 6 furlough days Aug 13, 2009
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved the unpaid leave for employees during a meeting in Atlanta. The furloughs are expected to save $42 million. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Colleges to outline their budget cuts Aug 13, 2009
University System of Georgia: http://www. usg. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Furloughs for Ga. college staffs Aug 13, 2009
The state Board of Regents approved the mandatory unpaid leave for about 40,000 employees Wednesday as a way to save the University System of Georgia about $42 million ... The state is withholding 5 percent of the University System of Georgia s money, and the amount could increase if the economy worsens ... Source: University System of Georgia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Can Georgias colleges maintain status? Aug 13, 2009
Because of the continuing recession, the University System of Georgia asked the state s public colleges and universities to outline how they would make even deeper cuts. Most campuses cited furloughs, staff reductions and bigger and fewer classes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
High schoolers to be given financial break Aug 12, 2009
ATLANTA - High school students jointly enrolled at the University of Georgia or Georgia Tech will be billed by the credit hour instead of a flat-rate tuition plan the University System of Georgia Board of Regents recently approved. Jointly enrolled students rarely take many courses in a semester because they also must attend high school classes, so a regents committee voted Tuesday to give the high schoolers a financial exemption from the flat rate. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Q. In a recent column, I saw that there was tuition-free education offered to seniors 62 and older. Can you confirm that? — Sheila Pryor, Jonesboro Aug 10, 2009
Individuals can enroll to audit courses, take individual classes or seek a degree, where space is available, according to the University System of Georgia, which oversees the state s public colleges and universities. The rule excludes dental, medical, veterinary or law schools from the free tuition program. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
If UGA cuts more, jobs will go Aug 8, 2009
But if state revenue collections continue to sag and Perdue orders another round of spending reductions, UGA may lay off dozens of workers, according to the documents prepared by UGA budget planners for University System of Georgia administrators ... University System of Georgia administrators ordered UGA and 34 other Georgia public colleges to prepare the documents before next week's Board of Regents meeting. (Athens Banner-Herald)
List: The impact of college cuts Aug 2, 2009
Source: University System of Georgia and individual institutions. NOTE: Fort Valley State University and Dalton College did not submit information. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Signs of Ga. campus cutbacks Aug 2, 2009
The cuts come as the University System of Georgia weathers the recession and the loss of about 5. 5 percent in state funding for the fiscal year that began July 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
More get it done at UGA Aug 1, 2009
Morehead may have good reason to think the economy could push down graduation rates, judging from figures from the University System of Georgia ... Fewer than half the first-year University System of Georgia students who began college in 1996 got a college degree within six years ... The six-year graduation percent dipped down to 57 percent with the freshmen of 2002, however, said University System of Georgia spokesman John Millsaps. (Athens Banner-Herald)
State paid $5M in bonuses in 2008 Aug 1, 2009
The review looked at the state's largest agencies that use the centralized software application, but not included were education agencies like the state Department of Education, the University System of Georgia or the Technical College System of Georgia. "I don't think we uncovered anything that would be in the realm of what you would call major problems," Pennington said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Furloughs ahead for MCG, ASU Jul 28, 2009
University System of Georgia institutions had until Monday afternoon to lay out ideas for cutting 4 percent, 6 percent and up to 8 percent from already ravaged budgets. Both Augusta schools will implement furloughs, with half coming before the end of the calendar year at MCG. A 4 percent cut would mean chopping $6. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rants and Raves Jul 25, 2009
THE UNIVERSITY System of Georgia may be forced to make spending cuts. That's not hard. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The unkindest cuts Jul 24, 2009
University System of Georgia Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr. says the state's 35 degree-granting institutions have a $12 billion economic impact. That's compared to the state's overall $18. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Agencies mull how to comply Jul 23, 2009
Each day of furloughs saves taxpayers $135 million when teachers, University System of Georgia employees and all state workers are included. Teacher furloughs alone make up $33 million in savings, according to the governor's office. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Furlough days won't close agencies Jul 23, 2009
Note: Numbers exclude employees of the University System of Georgia and teachers. Sources: Georgia Department of Labor; State Personnel Administration. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Men hit hardest on jobs Jul 22, 2009
But of about 283,000 students enrolled in University System of Georgia colleges and universities in 2008, women outnumbered men by about 3-2, according to system statistics. More than 60 percent of the people enrolled in the state's major work force training programs are female, Thurmond said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
UGA expecting more deep cuts Jul 20, 2009
The board will approve an amended budget at the August meeting, and that budget has to include any potential budget reductions, said University System of Georgia spokesman John Millsaps. Area technical colleges also are preparing for another round of cuts. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Chancellor: Budget cuts push schools to limit Jul 18, 2009
The University System of Georgia is getting closer to the breaking point at an increasing rate of speed, Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr. said Friday. He wouldn't say where that point is, but he said the economic reality is that budget cuts could lead to soaring tuition and ultimately a statewide cap on enrollment if state funding cuts continue. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Should more people go to college? Jul 18, 2009
The State University System of Georgia and others are trying to boost interest in two-year programs as a way to accommodate increased enrollment. And let s not forget that these schools are cheaper than four-year programs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
2-year colleges look for stimulus boost Jul 17, 2009
Georgia Perimeter, with about 23,500 students, is one of the 16 colleges in the University System of Georgia focusing on associate degrees. Obama s proposal fits with the system s plan to boost awareness of two-year programs as a way to accommodate increased student enrollment, said John Millsaps, University System spokesman. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Colleges eye funding boost Jul 16, 2009
"We think these developments are positive," said Rob Watts, chief operating officer for the University System of Georgia, which operates 16 two-year colleges throughout the state. The public Technical College System of Georgia has 28 public technical colleges, and private organizations also run a handful of private two-year schools. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Public health school wins accreditation Jul 2, 2009
The college, founded in 2005, becomes one of 41 accredited colleges of public health in the United States and the only accredited public health college in the University System of Georgia. The college joins the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University as the only two accredited colleges of public health in Georgia. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hudgens announces insurance candidacy Jul 1, 2009
Co-chairing his campaign are Scott Bohlke, of Statesboro, vice-chairman of the Medical Association of Georgia board; Julie Hunt, of Tifton, a former member of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents; and Bill Kuhlke, of Augusta, chairman of the state Transportation Board. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, July 01, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Education letters Jun 30, 2009
Throughout my tenure, we engaged in many discussions with University System of Georgia personnel and member institutions in an effort to establish articulation credit for parallel courses in our programs. There was continuous stonewalling. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Behind the numbers Jun 28, 2009
The lowball 23 percent number also doesn't include students who attend ASU as freshmen and then transfer out of state -- say, to USC Aiken's nursing program -- or to any school that isn't part of the University System of Georgia ... But because there is no University System of Georgia junior college in Augusta, ASU accepts as freshmen lower-achieving students who could qualify only under two-year college standards. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ga. colleges increase Hispanic enrollment Jun 23, 2009
Also in October, the University System of Georgia will hold a diversity conference which will look at changing demographics in the state. Over the past few years, Georgia s public colleges have hired recruiters to target Hispanic students. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Rahn still finishing up work at MCG Jun 21, 2009
Although members of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents have been appointed to a search committee for his replacement, the system is still in the process of selecting a search firm. That should happen in the next week or two, and the search firm typically sets out a time frame for the search, said Diane Payne, publications director for the Board of Regents. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Economy Spurs College Enrollment Jun 20, 2009
The University System of Georgia also said this spring, fewer students enrolled part time. They saw a 15-percent increase in freshman enrollment and a 9-percent growth in minority students. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Community college mergers urged, face criticism Jun 2, 2009
A state Senate study committee will meet this summer to review the issues in merging the 33 schools in the Technical College System of Georgia with the eight two-year institutions in the University System of Georgia. Should the programs merge, Georgia would emulate a structure used by most other states, according to the National Community College Council for Research and Planning. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
State Looking at Merging College Systems Jun 2, 2009
The state's eight community colleges are part of the University System of Georgia, while the 33 technical colleges have their own governing board. The proposal would create the first comprehensive community college system in the state's history. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
UGA tightens up computer policies May 29, 2009
ATLANTA - The University System of Georgia is tightening up computer security because information technology specialists say most hackers aren't as accommodating as the one who accessed some University of Georgia records last week. As much as 83 percent of the traffic on the computer networks for the public colleges and public libraries in Georgia is unwelcome, according to Stan Gatewood, chief of information security with the University System of Georgia. (Athens Banner-Herald)
State agencies to cut 25% in June May 29, 2009
John Millsaps, a spokesman for the University System of Georgia, said Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr. had warned college presidents to expect further cuts. Things are going to continue to be pretty grim, Millsaps said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
ASU explores ways to meet future needs May 28, 2009
Next week, ASU officials will meet with University System of Georgia staff to begin work on a new master plan, an effort to verify the capacity of its main campus and map out future growth. The existing master plan determined the capacity of Walton Way to be 7,200 students, which Augusta State should hit within two or three years, said M. Edward Pettit Jr., an emeritus math professor and consultant working on the master plan. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Taxes fund $25M in lobbyists salaries May 23, 2009
John Millsaps, spokesman for the University System of Georgia, said big state agencies like his have no choice but to send staffers to work with lawmakers. We ve got operations throughout the state, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Southern Polytechnic, University System of Georgia, Northwestern Tech growing their relationship. May 23, 2009
Southern Polytechnic, University System of Georgia, Northwestern Tech growing their relationship ... The leadership of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) and the University System of Georgia (USG) met May 21 to sign an agreement that expands articulation between the TCSG and SPSU. Northwestern Technical College is one of the participating colleges in the agreement and will benefit from the expanding relationship ... I m very grateful to... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Editorial: No misperception on Georgia higher-ed funding May 21, 2009
Here's some of what those prospective students and parents have seen: State funding of University System of Georgia institutions has been cut by tens of millions of dollars for the current fiscal year and the fiscal year beginning July 1. That has prompted the University System Board of Regents to give Adams and other presidents in the 35-institution higher-education system the power to furlough staff, including professors, if necessary. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Trust is key for conservatives May 19, 2009
I have never participated in a government retirement plan I will not appoint anyone to the Board of Regents [of the University System of Georgia] who contributes more than $1,000 to my campaign those seats are not for sale. He promised, too, to expand transparency in government. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
MCG to seek space for new reasearch building May 16, 2009
The new research building has not been presented to or approved by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, Dr. Miller said. "It is still an aspirational project," Dr. Miller said, but the school will start working on making the case for it. (The Augusta Chronicle)
