The system supplement: a report of the Georgia Board of Regents, Jan. 2012

JANUARY 2012 ISSUE

Subscribe to our publication

Chancellor Addresses Joint Appropriations Committee on Governor's Recommendations
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

Regents Approve Campus Consolidation Plan
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

CHANCELLOR HANK HUCKABY: WE "HAVE HIT THE GROUND RUNNING... BUT WE HAVE MUCH MORE TO DO."
Chancellor Hank Huckaby delivered his State of the System address this
week, focusing on the System's achievements, acknowledging the
challenges and looking forward to what needs to be done to continue to
create a more educated Georgia.
read full article

Regents Approve Termination of 253 Associate Degrees
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

University System of Georgia Institutions Play Major Part in Georgia's Race to the Top
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

VIEW ARTICLES BY CATEGORY
ON CAMPUS BOARD OF REGENTS PRESIDENTS STUDENTS ON CAMPUS

Research Partnership Will Focus on Safety, Infrastructure and Economic Competitiveness
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

Atlanta Hawks Foundation Grants $50,000 to GSU for Scholarships Promoting Community Service
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

64 articles

VIEW MONTHLY ISSUES
2012 01

96 articles 2011 02 05 06 09 10 11

29 articles 2010 01 02 03 08 09 10 11 12

16 articles 2009 01 02

2008 10 12

View older issues

SEARCH
submit
CONTACT Office of Media and Publications Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia 270 Washington Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-2250 Fax: (404) 651-9301 Email: medpub@usg.edu

2010 The University System of Georgia. All rights reserved

Subscribe to The System Supplement

JANUARY 2012 ISSUE

Subscribe to our publication

Chancellor Addresses Joint Appropriations Committee on Governor's Recommendations
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

Regents Approve Campus Consolidation Plan
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

CHANCELLOR HANK HUCKABY: WE "HAVE HIT THE GROUND RUNNING... BUT WE HAVE MUCH MORE TO DO."
Chancellor Hank Huckaby delivered his State of the System address this
week, focusing on the System's achievements, acknowledging the
challenges and looking forward to what needs to be done to continue to
create a more educated Georgia.

Regents Approve Termination of 253 Associate Degrees
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

Chancellor Huckaby welcomed the new member of the board, Regent Dean Alford and thanked former regent Wanda Rodwell for her service.

Huckaby expressed his gratitude to Gov. Deal and his staff and praised the governor's $1.82 billion budget recommendation, "The budget recommendation is a good indication of his support, not just for the USG, but also for all education in Georgia. We will work very hard to continue to earn his support."
Focusing on current and on-going successful projects, which include: the USG/TCSG articulation agreement, campus consolidations and space efficiency, Huckaby praised the board for the articulation agreement with the Technical College System. This was further illustrated by the boards vote to eliminate 253 associate degree programs, 250 of which are being offered by the Technical College System. He also noted the board's vote to consolidate eight USG institutions into four, which has attracted nationwide attention.

Research Partnership Will Focus on Safety, Infrastructure and Economic Competitiveness
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

Huckaby also noted that the first phase of the space efficiency initiative was underway and expected to be concluded April 2012. The initiative is studying how current facilities are used and if resources are being used in the most efficient way, especially when considering building new facilities.

Looking forward, Chancellor Huckaby focused on the next 3-4 months with the budget process in the General Assembly, the board's decisions on institution allocations and tuition and fees, and exploring how to ramp up distance education.

University System of Georgia Institutions Play Major Part in Georgia's Race to the Top
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012
Atlanta Hawks Foundation Grants $50,000 to GSU for Scholarships Promoting Community Service
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

Huckaby also highlighted college affordability. He said, "Affordability is increasingly a big issue for students and families... Although our tuition is low relative to other states, that doesn't matter if you don't have the money. We must look at need-based scholarships."
Recounting Governor Deal's State of the State address, Huckaby noted that a major focus of the speech was economic development. "We have a major role to play here... Workforce development will be a major focus, both internally and with TCSG. Our challenge is how to define that role."
Another challenge Chancellor Huckaby noted was international education, especially in the System's smaller institutions. He noted the importance, in a global society, of students looking beyond the border.
POSTED BY SONJA ROBERTS ON JANUARY 24, 2012 PUBLISHED IN:

VIEW ARTICLES BY CATEGORY
ON CAMPUS BOARD OF REGENTS PRESIDENTS STUDENTS ON CAMPUS

64 articles

VIEW MONTHLY ISSUES
2012 01

96 articles 2011 02 05 06 09 10 11

29 articles 2010 01 02 03 08 09 10 11 12

16 articles 2009 01 02

2008 10 12

View older issues

2010 The University System of Georgia. All rights reserved

SEARCH
submit
CONTACT Office of Media and Publications Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia 270 Washington Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-2250 Fax: (404) 651-9301 Email: medpub@usg.edu
Subscribe to The System Supplement

JANUARY 2012 ISSUE

Subscribe to our publication

Chancellor Hank Huckaby: We "have hit the ground running...but we have much more to do."
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

CHANCELLOR ADDRESSES JOINT APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ON GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS
It was somewhat of a mutual admiration society that convened in room 341 of the Capitol on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, as USG Chancellor Hank Huckaby, along with Vice Chancellor of Fiscal Affairs John Brown, presented the USG FY 2013 budget recommendation to the House and Senate Joint Appropriations Committee. Committee members listened to the presentations from two former colleagues with interest and with appreciation, and the presentation concluded with a round of applause for the Chancellor from the committee members.

Regents Approve Termination of 253 Associate Degrees
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

Huckaby noted that he understands the difficult work of the legislature in terms of budget decisions. "I have walked in your shoes, though not for very long," the Chancellor told the Committee, whose members responded with smiles and laughter in recognition of their shared background with Huckaby, who served last year in the General Assembly in the House.

Research Partnership Will Focus on Safety, Infrastructure and Economic Competitiveness
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

"We appreciate and support the Governor's recommended budget," Huckaby said. "I ask for your support. Allocating scarce resources through the budget process is not easy work.... We have a lot of work to do, but we are committed to changing the status quo. Your support and leadership are critical to that effort."

The Chancellor also told the committee that he recognized the critical connection among: state funding, the System's stewardship of those funds, and college affordability. "Many students are on the brink of not being able to attend college due to the cost of tuition and fees," Huckaby said noting that affordability must continue to be addressed.

"Our Board Chair, Ben Tarbutton, has created a Committee on Affordability," Huckaby informed the Committee, with a goal of keeping college costs within reach of as many of Georgians as possible. The chancellor also said that the regents would be taking a much harder line

Regents Approve Campus Consolidation Plan
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012
University System of Georgia Institutions Play Major Part in Georgia's Race to the Top
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012
Atlanta Hawks Foundation Grants $50,000 to GSU for Scholarships Promoting Community Service
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

on fee increases. "Campuses will have to make a very strong case to have one approved," he said.
Huckaby set the stage for the budget recommendation with a recap of both the current economic climate and efforts he has launched within the University System to meet the goal of creating a more educated Georgia within this new economic and political environment. Huckaby noted that these efforts are being developed and taken under the broad theme of enhancing performance, strengthening partnerships and reinforcing the values higher education provides to students.
Under the theme of performance, Huckaby stressed that the USG understands that when it comes to how well the USG performs, it is "no longer business as usual." He noted that with $1 billion in cuts, he has advised presidents that they should not expect a return of former levels of state funding and that "the USG must look at every means to use funding more efficiently and effectively."
As the Chancellor has geared up to operate the System in a new environment, he has brought in new leadership in key staff positions, and begun to integrate the operations and decisions of areas such as academic affairs, fiscal affairs and facilities.
Huckaby also highlighted for the committee other performance-focused efforts, including a more in depth review of new program and degree proposals from the colleges and universities, a plan to use buildings more efficiently, and a review of the architectural design of buildings that will set priority on utility, functionality and cost.
Another area of performance that Huckaby admitted to the committee had "generated some interest around the state" is the regent's recent approval of his recommendation to consolidate eight existing institutions. In his remarks later in the presentation, Brown said that while consolidation should potentially save money, it is too early to know the amount. Brown emphasized that the goal of consolidation was not primarily to save money, but to better serve students across the state.
The final effort related to performance is Governor Deal's commission that is reviewing the funding formula. "This reform will include a meaningful performance, results-driven component rather than basing formula funding solely on enrollment," Huckaby said.
"All of these efforts are to ensure that public funds are used efficiently and effectively," Huckaby said.
Huckaby also highlighted some efforts to strengthen partnerships. "We have as a major goal, increasing the number of educated Georgians, which means a greater emphasis on workforce development," he said.
Huckaby noted a Georgetown study that concluded that by 2020, it is projected that over 60 percent of Georgians would need some form of postsecondary certification to meet the state's workforce needs, but currently only an estimated 42 percent of young adults (ages 25-34 years old) have met this requirement. "Neither the University System or the Technical College System acting alone can meet these manpower needs," Huckaby said.
Instead, the two systems must work in partnership and to that end, both systems have developed a joint plan that includes an historic new articulation agreement that to date has identified 17 academic courses and will identify more as the process moves forward.

Huckaby also pointed out that both systems are participating in the Complete College Georgia (CCG) and Complete College America (CCA) initiatives, whose goals are to significantly increase college completion rates. "The importance of increasing the education and training level of Georgians has never been greater," Huckaby said, as he moved into a look at his third broad theme: the value of education.
He cited current statistics that the U.S. Has slipped from number 1 to 15 in terms of the most educated citizenry, behind Korea (number one), Canada, Ireland, Norway, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Australia, Denmark, France and Israel. Within the U.S., Georgia ranks in the bottom 15, he said.
Despite these grim facts, Huckaby said it is surprising the number of individuals who denigrate the value of higher education to individuals and society. "We know this is not true and we will advocate for the value we provide," he said.
As he visited the System's 35 institutions, Huckaby said he came away impressed by the commitment of faculty, and the enthusiasm of students about their institution and their studies. And he said he is convinced that the system is doing a great deal right.
"There is evidence everywhere that we are on the right track," he said. "Georgia is one of only five states with two institutions -- Georgia Tech and UGA -- ranked among the top 25 public universities in the country and in recent weeks SmartMoney magazine ranked universities according to the return on investment when tuition and average starting salaries are considered. Georgia Tech is number one and UGA is four."
After the chancellor's remarks, Brown covered the specific items in the Governor's recommendations for the System's FY12 Amended and FY13 budgets. The FY12 Amended recommendation consists solely of a $33.95 million reduction that, as it carries forward into FY13, totals $38.23 million.
However, the good news is in the governor's recommendations for FY13, which include full funding of the formula. This totals $113.9 million, including $72.6 million for 3 percent enrollment growth. The total for other non-formula items in Gov. Deal's budget recommendation is $11.6 million, which includes funds for more residencies for medical graduate students, dollars to increase the number of nursing faculty the System produces, and funds to sponsor cancer research at Georgia Health Sciences University.
The governor's capital budget recommendations for the USG total $232.6 million. This includes $11.1 million for equipment, $164.5 million for construction and $57 million for other capital outlay projects, including $45 million for major repair and renovation (MMR).
Brown focused the Committee's attention on the critical need for MMR funds, citing a significant backlog of needed repairs and renovations . "MMR meets the major repair and renovation needs in instructional buildings and associated infrastructure. These type of repairs maintain the safety and integrity of critical facilities systems and components," said Brown. MMR "promotes local economies through the use of locally based contractors and designers and protects the State's investment."
POSTED BY SONJA ROBERTS ON JANUARY 24, 2012 PUBLISHED IN: BOARD OF REGENTS

VIEW ARTICLES BY CATEGORY
ON CAMPUS BOARD OF REGENTS PRESIDENTS STUDENTS ON CAMPUS

64 articles

VIEW MONTHLY ISSUES
2012 01

96 articles 2011 02 05 06 09 10 11

29 articles 2010 01 02 03 08 09 10 11 12

16 articles 2009 01 02

2008 10 12

View older issues

2010 The University System of Georgia. All rights reserved

SEARCH
submit
CONTACT Office of Media and Publications Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia 270 Washington Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-2250 Fax: (404) 651-9301 Email: medpub@usg.edu
Subscribe to The System Supplement

JANUARY 2012 ISSUE

Subscribe to our publication

Chancellor Hank Huckaby: We "have hit the ground running...but we have much more to do."
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

REGENTS APPROVE CAMPUS CONSOLIDATION PLAN

The Board of Regents approved University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby's recommendation to consolidate eight of the System's 35 colleges and universities.
The recommended consolidations are: Gainesville State College and North Georgia College & State University (Dahlonega); Middle Georgia College (Cochran) and Macon State College; Waycross College and South Georgia College (Douglas); and Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University.

Regents Approve Termination of 253 Associate Degrees
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

"The Board's approval now paves the way for us to proceed," said Huckaby. "We will focus on how these consolidations enable us to better serve our students and areas of the state more efficiently and effectively. I look forward to working with the eight institutions on this process."
Now that the plan has board approval, Huckaby will begin to implement the plan, which is expected to take between 12-18 months to finalize.
Campus working groups will be appointed by Huckaby and charged with developing detailed recommendations for consolidation. Implementation actions will be reviewed by the University System Office and approved by the Regents' Special Committee on Consolidation and the full board.

Research Partnership Will Focus on Safety, Infrastructure and Economic Competitiveness
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

The consolidation plan is just one of a series of new efforts launched by the chancellor, each part of a focus on increasing college completion rates, broadening access to public higher education and maintaining affordability. Others include the System's participation in Gov. Nathan Deal's "Complete College Georgia" initiative, a study of how the USG uses its current facilities, the future design and construction of facilities, the expansion of distance education, a new model of academic program review as well as the integration of academic, facilities and fiscal activities.

The University System has created a special website to help coordinate information and communication related to the consolidation effort: http://www.usg.edu/consolidation/.

Chancellor Addresses Joint Appropriations Committee on Governor's Recommendations
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012
University System of Georgia Institutions Play Major Part in Georgia's Race to the Top
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012
Atlanta Hawks Foundation Grants $50,000 to GSU for Scholarships Promoting Community Service
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

POSTED BY SONJA ROBERTS ON JANUARY 24, 2012 PUBLISHED IN: BOARD OF REGENTS

VIEW ARTICLES BY CATEGORY
ON CAMPUS BOARD OF REGENTS PRESIDENTS STUDENTS ON CAMPUS

64 articles

VIEW MONTHLY ISSUES
2012 01

96 articles 2011 02 05 06 09 10 11

29 articles 2010 01 02 03 08 09 10 11 12

16 articles 2009 01 02

2008 10 12

View older issues

2010 The University System of Georgia. All rights reserved

SEARCH
submit
CONTACT Office of Media and Publications Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia 270 Washington Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-2250 Fax: (404) 651-9301 Email: medpub@usg.edu
Subscribe to The System Supplement

JANUARY 2012 ISSUE

Subscribe to our publication

Chancellor Hank Huckaby: We "have hit the ground running...but we have much more to do."
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

REGENTS APPROVE TERMINATION OF 253 ASSOCIATE DEGREES

The Board of Regents may have set a record with its action in January to terminate 253 associate degree programs, of which 250 are associate of applied science degrees (AAS) and three are associate of science degrees. While the number is extraordinarily large, the majority of the terminated programs have been on the books, but currently have no students enrolled.

Regents Approve Campus Consolidation Plan
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

The regents' action follows its November 2011 approval of a new articulation agreement with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), which is designed to reduce duplication of program offerings, avoid inefficient use of state resources, and minimize mission overlap between the USG and TCSG. The offering of AAS degrees falls primarily under the mission of the technical college system.
"The goal is to look at the array of programs offered by the System to ensure we have the right mix and that we and TCSG are aligned in ways that avoid unnecessary duplication of degree offerings," said the USG's Interim Chief Academic Officer David Morgan. "That we are terminating such a large number at one time is an indication of how serious the regents are taking our new relationship with the technical college system."

Research Partnership Will Focus on Safety, Infrastructure and Economic Competitiveness
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

Morgan also said that the elimination of the programs would enable the USG to focus its resources on academic programs that contribute toward efforts to increase college completion rates in Georgia through Gov. Nathan Deal's Complete College Georgia initiative. "Both systems have ambitious goals to meet under this initiative and we must work together and work efficiently to succeed," Morgan said.

Many of the programs that are being terminated have been inactive for a period of time, but were never officially terminated through board action. The USG currently offers 472 AAS degrees. Between the programs terminated today and the additional programs that are being deactivatedthe first step per board policy to terminating a programthe USG will be eliminating nearly 78 percent of its AAS offerings, which

Chancellor Addresses Joint Appropriations Committee on Governor's Recommendations
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012
University System of Georgia Institutions Play Major Part in Georgia's Race to the Top
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012
Atlanta Hawks Foundation Grants $50,000 to GSU for Scholarships Promoting Community Service
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

leaves only 104 AAS programs (22 percent) in the USG.
A large number of these programs were approved years ago when the USG and TCSG developed cooperative AAS degrees when TCSG institutions were not yet accredited by the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS). Now that nearly all TCSG institutions are accredited, the need no longer exists for the USG to offer these specific programs.
POSTED BY SONJA ROBERTS ON JANUARY 24, 2012 PUBLISHED IN: BOARD OF REGENTS

VIEW ARTICLES BY CATEGORY
ON CAMPUS BOARD OF REGENTS PRESIDENTS STUDENTS ON CAMPUS

64 articles

VIEW MONTHLY ISSUES
2012 01

96 articles 2011 02 05 06 09 10 11

29 articles 2010 01 02 03 08 09 10 11 12

16 articles 2009 01 02

2008 10 12

View older issues

2010 The University System of Georgia. All rights reserved

SEARCH
submit
CONTACT Office of Media and Publications Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia 270 Washington Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-2250 Fax: (404) 651-9301 Email: medpub@usg.edu
Subscribe to The System Supplement

JANUARY 2012 ISSUE

Subscribe to our publication

Chancellor Hank Huckaby: We "have hit the ground running...but we have much more to do."
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA INSTITUTIONS PLAY MAJOR PART IN GEORGIA'S RACE TO THE TOP
Governor Nathan Deal wants to "provide students with the opportunities
to practice and apply what they are learning in a high-quality, real-world
environment," therefore nearly $20 million of Race to the Top funds are
being allotted for the Innovation Fund.

Regents Approve Campus Consolidation Plan
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

According to Governor Deal's January 11 announcement of the second round of Race to the Top grant winners, the Innovation Fund will be used "to determine best practices in innovative programming related to STEM education, applied learning and teacher and leader recruitment and development to influence future education policy efforts."
"At the core of the Innovation Fund is the following theory: If public and private organizations are encouraged by financial resources, policy environments and supportive operating conditions, then, the State of Georgia will be benefit from a stronger commitment from diverse stakeholders to support and advance K-12 public education, the ability to replicate innovative practices with a demonstrated record of success, and ultimately, improved outcomes for students."

Research Partnership Will Focus on Safety, Infrastructure and Economic Competitiveness
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

Five grants have been awarded through the Innovation Fund and the
University System is a part of each one of the programs. The list is
below:
1. Drew Charter School Partners of Innovation A partnership between Georgia State University and Georgia Institute for Technology and Drew Charter School to create one of the state's first STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) schools.
2. Teach for Georgia A teacher pipeline program modeled after Teach for America that will recruit Georgia Institute for Technology STEM majors to teach in rural areas of Georgia.
3. 21st Century STEM Collaborations: Applications of the Direct to Discovery Model A collaboration between Barrow County Schools and the Georgia Institute for Technology to integrate the Direct to Discovery method into the requirements of the Georgia Performance Standards.
4. The KIPP Teacher Fellows Program A teacher induction program

Chancellor Addresses Joint Appropriations Committee on Governor's Recommendations
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012
Regents Approve Termination of 253 Associate Degrees
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012
Atlanta Hawks Foundation Grants $50,000 to GSU for Scholarships Promoting Community Service
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

that will train Georgia State University and Mercer University College of Education graduates and deploy them to metro Atlanta schools where they are most needed. 5. The Regional Charter STEM Academy A partnership between White, Hall, and Lumpkin county school systems and North Georgia College & State University to create a tri-county STEM charter school.
Past K-12, Deal also stressed the importance of colleges working to ensure their graduates are ready for the workplace. Governor Deal says "postsecondary institutions must maintain an intense focus on employability and creating job opportunities."
POSTED BY SONJA ROBERTS ON JANUARY 24, 2012 PUBLISHED IN: ON CAMPUS

VIEW ARTICLES BY CATEGORY
ON CAMPUS BOARD OF REGENTS PRESIDENTS STUDENTS ON CAMPUS

64 articles

VIEW MONTHLY ISSUES
2012 01

96 articles 2011 02 05 06 09 10 11

29 articles 2010 01 02 03 08 09 10 11 12

16 articles 2009 01 02

2008 10 12

View older issues

2010 The University System of Georgia. All rights reserved

SEARCH
submit
CONTACT Office of Media and Publications Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia 270 Washington Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-2250 Fax: (404) 651-9301 Email: medpub@usg.edu
Subscribe to The System Supplement

JANUARY 2012 ISSUE

Subscribe to our publication

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, USG Chancellor Hank Huckaby, Georgia Tech President Bud Peterson, Congressman John Lewis and Governor Nathan Deal make announcement at Georgia State Capitol building.

Chancellor Hank Huckaby: We "have hit the ground running...but we have much more to do."
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP WILL FOCUS ON SAFETY, INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
Transportation infrastructure concerns rank as one of the top issues in
Georgia and the Southeast. The designation of the Georgia Institute of
Technology as the lead for one of 10 national Tier One University
Transportation Centers (UTC) by the U.S. Department of Transportation
(US DOT) represents a positive step toward developing solutions to
transportation challenges facing the state and region.

Regents Approve Campus Consolidation Plan
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

Funded by a $3.5 million federal grant and an additional $3.5 million in matching funds from various state transportation departments, the Woodruff Foundation and others for the first two years, the UTC will bring together a consortium of universities in Georgia, Florida and Alabama including the University of Georgia, Georgia State University, Georgia Southern University, Southern Polytechnic State University, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Florida International University and University of Central Florida. Known as the National Center for Transportation System Productivity and Management, the Georgia Tech UTC will focus on transportation issues of importance to the nation, state and metropolitan areas.

University System of Georgia Institutions Play Major Part in Georgia's Race to the Top
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

In a related program, Georgia Tech has also been named as a collaborator in the US DOT's Regional UTC led by the University of Florida. The University of Florida and Georgia Tech will be joined by Auburn University, Florida International University, University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University, University of Alabama at Birmingham and Mississippi State University to form a regional consortium that will focus on transportation issues impacting the Southeast. Georgia DOT will also provide some matching funds for this effort.

"Georgia Tech is uniquely qualified to lead the University Transportation Center. It is home to one of the largest and most accomplished

Chancellor Addresses Joint Appropriations Committee on Governor's Recommendations
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012
Regents Approve Termination of 253 Associate Degrees
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012
Atlanta Hawks Foundation Grants $50,000 to GSU for Scholarships Promoting Community Service
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

transportation and logistics research programs in the U.S. and is responsible for many of the strategic improvements that have been made to Georgia's infrastructure," said Gov. Nathan Deal. "I applaud the efforts of all of those who were involved in this important project."
According to Georgia Tech President G.P. "Bud" Peterson, the UTC designation provides national recognition of Georgia Tech's capabilities and expertise in contributing to transportation solutions for the nation, state and metropolitan area.
"We are pleased to take a leading role in working with our industry, government and university partners to devise solutions for our state and regional transportation challenges," he said. "I want to thank the US Department of Transportation, Governor Deal, Georgia Department of Transportation, Woodruff Foundation and the Georgia congressional delegation for their support of this important work."
Funding from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation supported the initial proposal led by a team from Georgia Tech including Michael Meyer, director of the Georgia Transportation Institute and Civil Engineering professor; Catherine Ross, director of the Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development; and Ken Stewart, senior advisor for industry. An advisory board including industry, government and university representatives from throughout Georgia, Florida and Alabama also provided direction for the grant submission and will continue to provide advice and counsel to the UTC.
Additional funding for the UTC will come from the Georgia DOT, the Woodruff Foundation and university partners. Future support will come through government, private and corporate resources.
The purpose of the UTC is to advance U.S. technology and expertise in the many disciplines comprising transportation through research, education and technology transfer as well as provide a critical transportation knowledge base outside the US DOT and address vital workforce needs for the next generation of transportation leaders.
Information and picture provided by the Georgia Institute of Technology.
POSTED BY SONJA ROBERTS ON JANUARY 24, 2012 PUBLISHED IN: ON CAMPUS

VIEW ARTICLES BY CATEGORY
ON CAMPUS BOARD OF REGENTS PRESIDENTS STUDENTS ON CAMPUS

64 articles

VIEW MONTHLY ISSUES
2012 01

96 articles 2011 02 05 06 09 10 11

29 articles 2010 01 02 03 08 09 10 11 12

16 articles 2009 01 02

2008 10 12

View older issues

2010 The University System of Georgia. All rights reserved

SEARCH
submit
CONTACT Office of Media and Publications Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia 270 Washington Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-2250 Fax: (404) 651-9301 Email: medpub@usg.edu
Subscribe to The System Supplement

JANUARY 2012 ISSUE

Subscribe to our publication

Chancellor Hank Huckaby: We "have hit the ground running...but we have much more to do."
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

ATLANTA HAWKS FOUNDATION GRANTS $50,000 TO GSU FOR SCHOLARSHIPS PROMOTING COMMUNITY SERVICE

Regents Approve Campus Consolidation Plan
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

The Atlanta Hawks Foundation has awarded a five-year, $50,000 grant to Georgia State University freshmen who have demonstrated a commitment to education and community service.

Reflecting the passion that the National Basketball Association and its players have for giving back to the communities that support them, the Atlanta Hawks Foundation Scholarship Program will help incoming firstyear, full-time GSU students.
Administered through the GSU Foundation, the program will fund one annual $2,500 scholarship per year for the next five years. Each scholarship is renewable for four years with the student meeting criteria that includes maintaining a 2.8 grade point average.

University System of Georgia Institutions Play Major Part in Georgia's Race to the Top
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

"The new scholarships from the Atlanta Hawks Foundation will make a real difference in the lives of Georgia State students," said Timothy M. Renick, GSU associate provost for academic programs and chief enrollment officer, who will oversee the scholarship selection process.

"Finances are the largest cause of students dropping out of college, so we are very thankful for this opportunity to partner with the Hawks organization in support of our students," he added.

The Atlanta Hawks Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of Georgia youth by inspiring them to develop a passion for learning and a commitment to physical fitness and recreation. By creating programs and forging partnerships with local agencies, the foundation continues to impact the lives of Georgia's young people.

"As an organization, foundation and professional sports team in Atlanta we have an opportunity to make a tremendous impact on this community

Chancellor Addresses Joint Appropriations Committee on Governor's Recommendations
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012
Regents Approve Termination of 253 Associate Degrees
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012
Research Partnership Will Focus on Safety, Infrastructure and Economic Competitiveness
Posted by Sonja Roberts January 24, 2012

both on and off the court," stated Michael Gearon, co-managing partner of the Atlanta Hawks and GSU alumnus. "We are proud to work with GSU to create the Atlanta Hawks Foundation Scholarship Fund that will support those Georgia students who exhibit a dedication to achievement and achievement of their college dreams."
Criteria for the Atlanta Hawks Foundation Scholarship include academic record and grade point average; SAT or ACT scores; quality of community service; and an essay describing how the scholarship will impact the student's educational experience.
More Information: The Atlanta Hawks Foundation has, since its inception in 1988, contributed millions of dollars in monetary and in-kind donations to the community, including awarding scholarships to high school seniors and providing grants to local nonprofits.
Information provided by Georgia State University
POSTED BY SONJA ROBERTS ON JANUARY 24, 2012 PUBLISHED IN: ON CAMPUS

VIEW ARTICLES BY CATEGORY
ON CAMPUS BOARD OF REGENTS PRESIDENTS STUDENTS ON CAMPUS

64 articles

VIEW MONTHLY ISSUES
2012 01

96 articles 2011 02 05 06 09 10 11

29 articles 2010 01 02 03 08 09 10 11 12

16 articles 2009 01 02

2008 10 12

View older issues

2010 The University System of Georgia. All rights reserved

SEARCH
submit
CONTACT Office of Media and Publications Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia 270 Washington Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-2250 Fax: (404) 651-9301 Email: medpub@usg.edu
Subscribe to The System Supplement