June 2010Ed Lightsey
A Change In Strategy
Valdosta State University must accommodate increasing enrollment and shrinking dollars while protecting the quality of its course offerings.
Read the full storyApril 2010Krista Reese
School Ties
Georgia’s technical college system is consolidating 13 of its schools into six, as enrollments climb and budgets plummet. Officials say the schools are thriving.
Read the full storyMarch 2010Randy Southerland
Emphasis On The Practical
Armstrong Atlantic State University’s new president is committed to making the school a part of the community and a driver of its economic development.
Read the full storyJanuary 2010Shannon Wilder
Reinventing Young Harris College
Under Cathy Cox’s leadership, the north Georgia school is moving from two-year to four-year status with new majors, new faculty and big plans
Read the full storyFebruary 2010Ed Lightsey
Virtual Learning
Online degree programs are growing rapidly at public, private and technical schools. Experts say they should complement – not replace – the traditional college experience.
Read the full storyDecember 2009Ed Lightsey
Joining Education With Private Enterprise
The University System’s Intellectual Capital Partnership Program, born in Columbus, helps meet workforce needs throughout the state
Read the full storyOctober 2009Jerry Grillo
Feeling The Pinch
At Georgia’s private schools, requests for financial aid are up and endowments are down.
Read the full storySeptember 2009Ed Lightsey
A Firm Foundation
Georgia colleges and universities marry real estate with fund-raising efforts, as campus foundations become a keycomponent of higher education finances.
Read the full storyAugust 2009Randy Southerland
A New Mission
Energized by strong community support, the College of Coastal Georgia steps up to senior status.
Read the full storyJune 2009Jerry Grillo
Holding School Boards Accountable
Clayton County schools’ loss of accreditation helped focus attention on governance and the proper role of local boards. A high-profile commission wants stronger state controls.
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