Digest - North Georgia College & State University newsletter
      April 1, 2009                               A newsletter for North Georgia College & State University
North Georgia's economic impact
 A newly released report shows that the economic impact of North Georgia on Lumpkin and surrounding counties was nearly $165 million.

Service awards
 North Georgia recognized 73 faculty and staff members for their service to the university.

Service Spotlight
 Karson Levely, Regional Engagement

Take note...
 Owen recounts journey from farm to educator

International Food Festival, April 2

Katrina commander keynote for Honors Conference

Legislative Update highlights

Admissions open house gets overwhelming response

Master plan update scheduled

CTLE seeks nominations for teaching awards  

Campus In Action

Get Involved events

University expands summer institute language programs

Photo of Chinese instructorBased on the success of a 2008 Chinese language summer institute, North Georgia College & State University is adding programs this summer in Arabic, Russian and French. The courses — available to incoming freshmen, Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from other institutions, and students currently enrolled at North Georgia — offer students a summer immersion experience to learn strategic languages.

New language center to enhance global outreach

The Center for Language Education will enhance the English skills of non-native speakers and prepare future teachers for diverse schools.A new academic center at North Georgia has been created within the School of Education to capitalize on the ever increasing number of language programs and partnerships being developed as a focus on global engagement, part of the university's new five-year strategic plan. Beginning this summer, the Center for Language Education (CLE) will provide opportunities for international and regional students who are future or practicing teachers to develop language skills and to promote the best pedagogy for educators teaching English as a Second Language.

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