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Columns::August 6, 2001

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Alternate routes

Beginning Aug. 13, Campus Transit will offer bus service on days when the university is open but classes are not in session.
Campus Transit Manager Ron Hamlin says the primary reason for the change was to extend service to students remaining on campus when classes are not being held, including the large numbers of students enrolling in May-term classes.

Full house: Residence halls fill up; students placed in overflow space

With a higher demand from returning students for on-campus housing, and a larger than expected freshman class, UGA housing officials are placing more than 100 students in overflow spaces at the start of fall semester.
The university's residence halls are filled to their 5,900-bed capacity, and no new applications for on-campus housing are being accepted. Most transfer students and all new freshmen who applied for campus housing after May 30 have been advised to seek off-campus accommodations.

UGA reaccredited;
SACS also praises undergrad initiative

Bob Boehmer

Following a report that lauds UGA for efforts to strengthen undergraduate education, the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has formally reaffirmed the university’s accreditation.
The reaffirmation is official notification that UGA complies with the basic requirements and standards set by SACS, the university's chief accrediting agency. As part of the reaffirmation process, the university received a report that contains several commendations to university units and administrators for outstanding performance.

Opening Convocation will feature student initiatives

New UGA students attending the annual Opening Convocation Aug. 12 will hear the premiere of a student-composed musical piece and see the inaugural presentation of a statement of values for the university community.
The convocation will be held in Stegeman Coliseum four days before the start of fall semester classes on Aug. 16. The 6 p.m. assembly will be followed by a picnic in the Myers Hall quadrangle.

New associate VP will direct Georgia Center

Lorilee R. Sandmann has been appointed to the position of associate vice president for public service and outreach with primary oversight of the Georgia Center for Continuing Education, effective Sept. 4, pending approval from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

Nesbit named associate VP and budget director

Ryan A. Nesbit has been appointed associate vice president for finance and administration and budget director at the university.
Nesbit has held the position on an interim basis since last August. His permanent appointment to the position was effective July 1, according to Henry M. Huckaby, senior vice president for finance and administration.

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Coverdell memorial authorized
Environmental safety honored
President participates in symposium

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