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University of North Georgia plans await official approval
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While college students on four North Georgia campuses try to shed the turkey lag and look ahead to finals, officials are finalizing the consolidation of the two area institutions that oversee the schools.In January, the University of North Georgia will top the letterhead of what was two schools: North Georgia College & State University and Gainesville State College. Earlier this year, the University System of Georgia announced the consolidation, and since then, an implementation committee has been hashing out the details, including the name of the new institution, mission statement and admission procedures. Those plans have been submitted to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, an accrediting agency, and should get approved during a mid-December meeting.“All of the indicators look like we’re on track with meeting all the requirements for the SACS review,” said Bonita Jacobs, president at North Georgia and future leader of the consolidated institution.