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The University System of Georgia
The University System of Georgia includes all state-operated institutions
of higher education in Georgia - 4 universities, 2 regional universities,
13 senior colleges, 15 junior colleges. These 34 public institutions are
located throughout the state.
A 16-member constitutional Board of Regents governs the University System; which has been in operation since 1932. Appointments of Board members are made by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the State Senate. The regular term of Board members is seven years.
The Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson, and other officers of the Board are elected by the members of the Board. The Chancellor, who is not a member of the Board, is the chief executive officer of the Board and the chief administrative officer of the University System.
The overall programs and services of the University System are offered through three major components: Instruction; Public Service/Continuing Education; Research.
INSTRUCTION consists of programs of study leading toward degrees, ranging from the associate (two-year) level to the doctoral level, and certificates.
Requirements for admission of students to instructional programs at each institution are determined, pursuant to policies of the Board of Regents, by the institution. The Board establishes minimum academic standards and leaves to each institution the prerogative to establish higher standards. Applications for admission should be addressed in all cases to the institutions.
PUBLIC SERVICE/CONTINUING EDUCATION consists of non-degree activities, primarily, and special types of college-degree-credit courses.
The non-degree activities are of several types, including such as short courses, seminars, conferences, lectures, and consultative and advisory services, in a large number of areas of interest.
Typical college-degree-credit public service/continuing education courses
are those offered through extension center programs and teacher education
consortiums.
RESEARCH encompasses investigations conducted primarily for discovery
and application of knowledge. These investigations cover matters related
to the educational objectives of the institutions and to general societal
needs.
Most of the research is conducted through the universities; however, some of it is conducted through several of the senior colleges.
The policies of the Board of Regents provide autonomy of high degree for each institution. The executive head of each institution is the President, whose election is recommended by the Chancellor and approved by the Board.
State appropriations for the University System are requested by, made to, and allocated by the Board of Regents. Matriculation and nonresidential tuition fees for all institutions are set by the Board. All resident students pay matriculation fees; out-of-state students pay nonresident tuition in addition to matriculation. Fees for student services and activities are established by each institution, subject to the Board's approval.
| Institutions of the University System of Georgia | Administrative Officers and Staff |
| Members of the Board of Regents | Faculty |
| Staff of the Board of Regents |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta |
| Medical College of Georgia | Augusta |
| University of Georgia | Athens |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro |
| Valdosta State University | Valdosta |
| Albany State University | Albany |
| Armstrong State University | Savannah |
| Augusta State University | Augusta |
| Clayton College & State University | Morrow |
| Columbus State University | Columbus |
| Fort Valley State University | Fort Valley |
| Georgia College & State University | Milledgeville |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | Americus |
| Kennesaw State University | Marietta |
| North Georgia College & State University | Dahlonega |
| Savannah State University | Savannah |
| Southern Polytechnic State University | Marietta |
| State University of West Georgia | Carrollton |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tifton |
| Atlanta Metropolitan College | Atlanta |
| Bainbridge College | Bainbridge |
| Coastal Georgia Community College | Brunswick |
| Dalton College | Dalton |
| Darton College | Albany |
| DeKalb College | Decatur |
| East Georgia College | Swainsboro |
| Floyd College | Rome |
| Gainesville College | Gainesville |
| Gordon College | Barnesville |
| Macon State College | Macon |
| Middle Georgia College | Cochran |
| South Georgia College | Douglas |
| Waycross College | Waycross |
Staff of the Board of Regents
Stephen R. Portch, Chancellor
Arthur N. Dunning, Senior Vice Chancellor for Human and External Resources
Thomas E. Daniel, Vice Chancellor of External Affairs
Arlethia Perry-Johnson, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Media and Publications
Annie Hunt Burriss, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Development and Economic
Services
T. Don Davis, Associate Vice Chancellor - Human Resources
Elizabeth E. Neely, Associate Vice Chancellor - Legal Affairs
J. Burns Newsome, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Legal Affairs (Prevention)
Corlis Cummings, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Legal Affairs (Contracts)
Elaine Newell, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Legal Affairs (Compliance)
Lindsay Desrochers, Senior Vice Chancellor for Capital Resources/Treasurer
Wiilliam K. Chatham, Vice Chancellor - Facilities
Peter J. Hickey, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Facilities
Lee Richey, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Design & Construction
William R. Bowes, Associate Vice Chancellor - Fiscal Affairs
Levy G. Youmans, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Management & Audit
Advisory Services
James L. Muyskens, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Deputy
Barry A. Fullerton, Vice Chancellor - Student Services
E. Michael Staman, Vice Chancellor - Information/Instructional Technology
Randall A. Thursby, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Information Technology
Kris Biesinger, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Instructional Technology
Cathie M. Hudson, Associate Vice Chancellor - Planning and Policy Analysis
Joseph J. Szutz, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Planning
Jan Kettlewell, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Academic Affairs
David M. Morgan, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Academic Affairs
Southern Polytechnic State
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Administrative Officers and Staff
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