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University System considers expanding online learning

By Laura Diamond
Feb 16, 2012

Chancellor Hank Huckaby said Thursday the University System of Georgia must make better use of online learning and formed a committee to come up with suggestions.

Southern Polytechnic State University President Lisa Rossbacher will lead the nine-member group. They will submit recommendations this summer.

The system has more than 230 online programs and Huckaby has said expanding this option will help more people earn a college degree. The system is working to improve graduation rates as part of Gov. Nathan Deal's Complete College Georgia initiative.

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