Ed.D. program ranks 4th for affordability
The University of North Georgia's (ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½) Doctor of Education in higher education leadership and practice was ranked fourth nationally for affordability according to .
"Being recognized as one of the most affordable higher education programs in the country further reinforces the commitment of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ to creating accessible programming to meet the needs of today's students," Dr. Katherine Adams, assistant professor and Ed.D. program coordinator, said.
At ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, out-of-state students receive in-state tuition for ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s online programs. As well, Adams noted that the faculty aim to choose zero-cost or low-cost course materials, which help recruit high-quality candidates from across the country.
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s Ed.D. program is tailored to the needs and interests of higher education administrators and professionals seeking to expand their professional knowledge and career opportunities. The cross-disciplinary structure of the degree program is committed to educational equity, a deep integration of theory and policy with practice, and the cultivation of a scholarly community that supports constructive conflict, encourages novelty and creativity, and questions prevailing norms in higher education.
Cyber camps assist workforce development
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ hosted 26 high school students and 21 teachers for cybersecurity camps from June 8-12 at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s Dahlonega Campus.
Teacher training pairs with STEM projects
Summer Scholars STEM Institute served as a pivotal experience this year for pre-service teachers and also inspired rising fourth-graders through eighth-graders with hands-on learning.
S2C alums give back as teaching assistants
Two previous attendees of Steps to College at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ gave back this summer to the program that helped shape them by serving as a teaching assistants.
First-Gen researchers earn grants from ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s Division of Student Engagement and Success has selected the four inaugural recipients of First-Generation college student research grants.