University System’s consolidation plan gets final OK from accreditors Four University System of Georgia colleges and universities that will result from the consolidation of eight existing institutions are one step further on the road to reality. Today the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) gave its approval to plans to create …
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Logo, seal, colors survey results Comments Off
By Adrian Greer, GHSU communications coordinator, contributing writer The votes have been tallied and the final results are in for the soon-to-be Georgia Regents University’s primary logo mark, branded seal and primary colors. The results were across all groups surveyed, with the preferred primary logo mark, seal, and primary color palette receiving 44 percent (2,495 votes), …
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ASU holds final commencement ceremony Comments Off
More than 400 candidates for graduation will have their degrees conferred at the final commencement ceremony for Augusta State University on Thursday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Christenberry Field House. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend this memorable event as Judy Woodruff, national broadcast journalist, gives the commencement speech. Woodruff has covered …
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COE assists teachers in writing across the curriculum Comments Off
Noticing an increase in math teachers enrolled in her writing across the curriculum course, Benita Dillard, assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Education, seized the opportunity to develop a research project to assist these teachers. Dillard, who enlisted the help of her colleagues, Beth Pendergraft and Rebecca Harper, said, “We are teaching mathematics teachers …
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Yamaguchi to speak at prestigious symposium in Japan Comments Off
Misato Yamaguchi, teacher education, is one of three invited speakers to present research at the International Comparative Education Social Studies Symposium in Hiroshima and Osaka, Japan, scheduled for later this month. Yamaguchi—the only scholar from America—joins colleagues from the United Kingdom and Japan as presenters. “I love what I do in the field of social …
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Augusta State ROTC Cadets earn Top National Honors Comments Off
By Army Sgt. 1st Class James Sherrill, ASU ROTC, contributing writer Augusta State University Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets, who competed nationally over the summer, received top honors among 270 universities hosting Army ROTC during a ceremony at U.S. Army Cadet Command 6th Brigade Headquarters on Dec.5. Ten cadets from the ASU ROTC Jaguar Battalion tested …
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Physical Plant Employee of the Quarter Comments Off
Juanita Long, facilities inventory analyst, has been selected the Physical Plant Employee for the Fourth Quarter. “I just want to thank those who thought enough of me to support and vote for me. It’s a warm feeling to know that others think so kindly of you,” said Long, who joined Augusta State in 1998. Each …
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Email Security Advisory Comments Off
By Damon Armour, assistant director for Information Security/CISO, contributing writer I wanted to remind everyone to be cautious with email, especially during this time of year. We have had a few episodes of malicious emails going around campus, such as the direct deposit scam and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) message with a malware attachment. …
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Sports Nuggets Comments Off
Jam the JBA! Augusta State will play host to the first intercollegiate basketball game in downtown Augusta in 17 years when the Jaguars take on Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday, Dec. 19, in the James Brown Arena (JBA). Billed as Jam the JBA, the contest will tip off at 6 p.m. and feature two of the …
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Campus Notables Comments Off
Kimberly Gray, Grants Office, received her doctoral degree in public administration from Valdosta State University on Dec. 6. The Doctor of Public Administration is a practitioner-oriented degree that helps students develop the essential leadership, management, communication, and problem-solving abilities necessary to succeed in today’s professional environment. The courses in the program are designed to suit …
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