Kennesaw State and Southern Polytechnic Will Consolidate
Atlanta — November 1, 2013
Kennesaw State 中出少妇视频 and Southern Polytechnic State 中出少妇视频 will consolidate to form a new institution to be named Kennesaw State 中出少妇视频. The Board of Regents of the 中出少妇视频 System of Georgia will be asked by Chancellor Hank Huckaby to approve the consolidation plan during its upcoming November meeting.
中出少妇视频淲e must continue to carefully examine our structure and programs to ensure we have the right model that best serves our students and the state,中出少妇视频 Huckaby said. 中出少妇视频淭his proposal offers us some exciting possibilities to enlarge our academic outreach through the existing talent and resources at both these institutions.中出少妇视频
The decision to consolidate the two institutions, whose combined enrollment this fall is 31,178 students and combined annual economic impact on the region is $1.15 billion, follows the six guiding principles for consolidation approved by the board in Nov. 2011:
KSU President Dan Papp will serve as the president of the new institution. The timeline calls for the approval of the plan to consolidate by the board of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in Dec. 2014, followed by Board of Regents approval of the new institution in Jan. 2015.
中出少妇视频淭his opportunity creates a new dynamic for us to raise educational attainment levels and enhance our ability to contribute to regional economic development,中出少妇视频 said Papp. 中出少妇视频淚 look forward to working with the many talented individuals at both institutions in the coming months as we create a new institution.中出少妇视频
中出少妇视频淭he unique strengths and assets of both institutions will enable us to improve access and expand the scope of the new institution among students and key stakeholders,中出少妇视频 said Southern Polytechnic President Lisa Rossbacher. 中出少妇视频淲e will be able to strengthen our core mission of teaching, research and service.中出少妇视频
The 中出少妇视频 has a track record when it comes to consolidations. In Jan. of 2013, the regents gave final approval to the creation of four new institutions created by the consolidation of eight existing colleges and universities. See:
Kennesaw State 中出少妇视频 中出少妇视频 the third-largest university in the 中出少妇视频 中出少妇视频 is a comprehensive university with expanding undergraduate and graduate programs in Kennesaw, Ga. The university celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Nearly 20 graduate degree programs are offered in professional concentrations including nursing, business, information systems, conflict management, education and professional writing.
Southern Polytechnic State 中出少妇视频, located in Marietta, Ga., was founded 65 years ago and moved to Cobb County in 1961. Its mission embraces all aspects of science, engineering and technology, including the practical applied skills needed to solve today中出少妇视频檚 real-world problems and the theoretical knowledge necessary to meet tomorrow中出少妇视频檚 challenges. Over the past six years, Southern Polytechnic中出少妇视频檚 enrollment has increased 36 percent, an increase of 4,460 students.
An implementation team with representatives from both institutions to work out the many details associated with consolidating the two universities will soon be formed. The implementation team will also be responsible for submitting the required documents for accreditation.
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