USG linkages [Jan. 2006]

Linkages
Linking You Electronically to the University System of Georgia
Vol. 1, No. 1 January 2006

DAVIS Named New USG Chancellor

Board of Regents Chairman J. Timothy Shelnut announced that Erroll B. Davis, Jr., chairman of Alliant Energy Corporation of Madison, Wis., has been named chancellor-designate of the
University System of Georgia. Davis will assume the chancellor's post on Feb. 6.
Full details of the national search leading to Davis' selection are available at: http://www.usg. edu/chancellor_ search/.
Board of Regents Chair J. Timothy Shelnut (left), Chancellor-Designate Erroll B. Davis, Jr. (center), and Regent Elridge W. McMillan (right) join together to celebrate Davis' historic appointment.

USG Enrollment: Seven Years of Record Growth

The latest University System of Georgia fall enrollment report shows a seventh consecutive year of growth in attendance at the state's public colleges and universities. Enrollment in the System grew by almost 3,000 students from fall 2004 to fall 2005. The total USG student headcount is now 253,552.
The news release on the fall 2005 enrollment report can be accessed at: http://www.usg.edu/news/2005/111505.phtml.

? DID YOU KNOW

USG Scores in National Rankings

Georgia is one of only four states with two or more institutions listed among the Top 20 public institutions in U.S. News & World Report's 2006 guide to "America's Best Colleges." Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia continue to rank among the nation's best. For more information, see: http://www.usg.edu/news/2005/081905.phtml.

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To our readers:

One of my goals as chair of the Board of Regents is to strengthen our communications with key groups and constituents. That's the reason you have been selected to receive this new electronic publication, "USG Linkages," which can be found at: http:// www.usg.edu/linkages/.

The concept for

this "e-magazine"

is to create a lively,

interactive publication that provides eye-catching headlines, photos,

J. Timothy Shelnut Chair, Board of Regents

graphics and news,

with links to articles and websites that

provide more information about the fea-

tured topics.

Through this format, we will keep you informed about important accomplishments, activities and news from the Board of Regents and our 35 campuses.

We will distribute this publication to you monthly. We hope it increases your awareness and understanding of public higher education, the University System of Georgia, and our efforts aimed at "Creating A More Educated Georgia."

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Shelnut, Chair Board of Regents

"Creating A More Educated Georgia"

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Gala to Honor Excellence
in University System
Outstanding University System of Georgia faculty and programs will be recognized during the USG Foundation's second "Celebration of Excellence in Education" event on Jan. 28 at the new Georgia Aquarium.
The evening also will highlight the accomplishments of the awardee chosen to receive the USG Foundation's "Elridge McMillan Lifetime Achievement Award," presented to an individual who has shown a lifetime of extraordinary service in support of higher education in Georgia.

AAMI Supports Programs for Black Males
Ten University System of Georgia institutions have been awarded grants from the Board of Regents' African American Male Initiative (AAMI) to implement programs aimed at preparing more Black males to attend and graduate from college.
The grants, ranging from $10,000-$30,000, mark the third and largest round of funding awarded under the nationally recognized AAMI program.

Good News from the USG:

Healthcare Professionals Program Earns National Honors

USG Campuses Recognized for Efficiency and Cost Savings

An innovative initiative by the University System of Georgia aimed at addressing the growing shortage of healthcare professionals in the state the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP) Health Professionals Initiative has earned national recognition from the International Economic Development Council.

Nine USG institutions were recently recog- Three USG Presidents Receive Kudos

nized for "Best Practices" that achieve efficiencies and cost savings in their business operations. The awards recognized exemplary practices implemented at Augusta State University, Darton College, Georgia College & State University, Geor-

Two recently retired USG presidents have received national recognition for their leadership. Georgia Perimeter College's Dr. Jacquelyn M. Belcher received the Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award from the American Council on Education's Center of Racial and Ethnic Equality, and Albany State University's Dr. Portia H. Shields received the Educational Leadership Award from the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund.

gia Institute of Technology, Georgia Southern University, Georgia State University, the University of Georgia, and Valdosta State University.

The website hosted by Columbia University's Alumni Club of Atlanta recently featured alumnus Dr. Beheruz Sethna in its December Spotlight. Sethna is president of the University of West Georgia.

Full details on the Best Practices program, Tech Prof Has Your Music in Mind

now in its third year, can be found at: http://www.usg.edu/bestpractices/.

Jason Freeman, a Web-loving music professor at Georgia Tech, has developed a free program that analyzes a user's iTunes account and produces

a creative meld of his or her favorite and most-listened-to songs. For more

information, or to produce an analysis of

Georgia Students Compete for 30 Seconds of Fame

your own iTunes music, go to: www.jasonfreeman.net/itsm.

Who better to tell junior- and senior-high school students about the

importance of graduating from high school and attending postsecondary institutions than other students? Georgia's Education Go Get

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It! program had more than 1,260 students and student teams enter scripts for GO TV commercials in a "What Would You Say?" contest. The grand prize winner, to be selected later this month, will have his or her idea turned into a

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"Creating A More Educated Georgia"