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Saving Students Money With Free Online Textbooks
November 1, 2016The University System of Georgia has been a nationwide leader in helping students save money through free online textbooks. UGA has been at the forefront of those efforts, helping its students save more than $2 million in textbooks since 2013.
Amazing Online Alumnus Paul Rockwell’s Online MFT Degree Was Beneficial to His Career Path
October 25, 2016Corporate Chef Paul Rockwell, who serves on the Board of Directors of the Research Chefs Association, started out as a restaurant chef with a commitment to become more.
UGA Online Faculty Create Community in the Online Classroom
October 20, 2016Creating community in the classroom is an essential part of the educational experience. Our online faculty members, as seen in the video, work hard to build those relationships in the online classroom. In fact, many of our online faculty members believe that the sense of community is even stronger in online classes than in ones on campus, and they thoroughly enjoy teaching in the online environment.
Amazing Online Students: Brittany Colquitt Finally Able to Attend Her Dream School, UGA
October 18, 2016“As a teacher, I know a true educator never stops their love for getting an education,” expressed online student Brittany Colquitt. Her story truly reflects that sentiment. After getting her undergraduate degree at Kennesaw State University, Colquitt taught 7th grade social studies in Cherokee County for nine years. Now, while maintaining her job as a middle school teacher, she is advancing her education by getting her Master’s degree in Middle Grades Education online, so she can advance the education of others and continue to pass on her love of learning to her students.
Spotlight on Student Services: University Testing Services
October 13, 2016Welcome to University Testing Services (UTS), a department within the Division of Student Affairs. UTS takes great pride in providing a warm and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and surrounding community. Many times I’ve overheard students say, “No matter how much I prepare, it never feels like it’s enough!” Preparing to take a test can be a very stressful time in the life of any student. I encourage you to utilize our services and to view us as a valued link to your university support system. Online students receive many of the same benefits as traditional students, and testing services is just one of many. Not only do online students have access to proctoring for exams, they also have access to free tutoring services and library resources.
Online BBA Student Kayleigh Barnes is Excited to Pursue Her Dream Job After Earning Her Degree
October 11, 2016Kayleigh Barnes was pursuing her bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia in 2006, but left to work in health care before she graduated. As she gained experience in the industry, Kayleigh realized she needed additional education to attain her dream job: a position where she will make decisions that…
Recent Reading Ed Alumna Josie Calamari Shows Dedication to Education
October 6, 2016Just days before giving birth to twins, Josie Calamari turned in her final exam. Two days after their birth, she received the email confirming she had successfully earned her Master of Education in Reading Education online. “It was like the best week of my life! Babies and my Master’s degree!” Calamari said with a laugh.
UGA Online Professor Bonnie Cramond Named a Research Thought Leader by the Innovation Collaborative
October 4, 2016Bonnie Cramond, an online professor in the Master of Educational Psychology, Gifted and Creative Education degree program, was recently named to a group of six national advisors by the Innovation Collaborative, a national forum that fosters creativity, innovation and lifelong learning through research and effective practices. Known as Research Thought Leaders, the group is comprised of nationally-known researchers who integrate innovation thinking in the sciences, arts, humanities, cognition and creativity with education.
Faculty Profile: Michael Orey, Associate Professor in Learning Design and Technology
September 27, 2016Everywhere you look today, classrooms are increasingly filled with technology, and while tablets and computers can help craft excellent instruction, instructors need to understand the benefits and long term effects of these pieces of technology. Michael Orey, instructor in the online Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology degree program focuses his teaching and research on how to use technology to further instruction.
UGA Receives National Diversity Award for Third Consecutive Year
September 22, 2016For the third year in a row, the University of Georgia has received national recognition for its efforts to foster an inclusive, diverse campus. UGA is one of 83 recipients of the 2016 INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, the only designation of its kind awarded to…