For more information about the meetings, please call: Kathy Schofe ASU Director of Public Relations 706-737-1444 Christen Carter GHSU Public Relations Coordinator 706-721-5733.

ASU, GHSU Presidents say consolidation will grow institution The consolidation of Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University will create the next "great American research university" with enormous growth potential, Presidents from both universities said during a series of town hall-style meetings Thursday. Read more

 

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia voted January 10 to approve the proposed consolidation. The merger is one of four consolidations being proposed throughout the 35-member university system. Other consolidations include Waycross College and South Georgia College; Gainesville State College and North Georgia College and State University; and Middle Georgia College and Macon State College.

Consolidation will begin immediately with a target date for full integration by fall 2013. Next steps include the appointment of a broad-based implementation work group, with representatives recommended by the respective presidents and approved by the Chancellor.

See photos and videos of January 12 Town Hall Meetings