Fall classes begin at Athens Tech, UNG

Today is the first day of fall semester classes at Athens Technical College; it's also the start of a new fall semester at the University of North Georgia.

UNG President Bonita Jacobs (pictured above) recently delivered her annual State of the University address, as reported by the University's J.K. Devine…

As a new academic year is about to begin, University of North Georgia President Bonita Jacobs focused on significant steps the school has taken and will take much like the astronauts did when they landed on the moon more than 50 years ago.

"While we have not walked on the moon, we have demonstrated that same determination for doing something impactful, and what we have accomplished as a university is remarkable," Dr. Jacobs said in her State of the University address at the 2019 Faculty and Staff Convocation on UNG's Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses. "Simply put we have become a more comprehensive and dynamic institution."

One key example is an increase of nearly $7 million in UNG's state appropriation, allowing for $1 million to be dedicated for faculty and staff equity adjustments this year. In addition, UNG self-funded a merit increase in January and was only one of seven University System of Georgia institutions to do so, Jacobs said.

"We know that salaries need to remain competitive, and I pledge to you that this continues to be my highest priority," she said.