Darton State College 2015-2016 Catalog

362

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

Section Twelve

Darton State College is one of 30 institutions in the University System of Georgia. The

University System of Georgia consists of four research universities, four comprehensive

universities, 9 state universities, and 13 state colleges.

The University System of Georgia is a network of colleges governed by a 19-member

constitutional Board of Regents, which has been in operation since 1931. Appointments of

Board members are made by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the State Senate.

Regular terms of Board members are seven years. State appropriations for the University

System are requested by, made to, and allocated by the Board of Regents.

The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and other officers of the Board of Regents are elected

by the members of the Board. The Chancellor, who is not a Board member, is the chief

executive officer of the Board and the chief administrative officer of the University System.

Each institution in the University System is governed by the President and faculty under

the general jurisdiction of the Chancellor and the Board of Regents. The policies of the Board

of Regents allow considerable autonomy, and each college is headed by a President whose

election is recommended by the Chancellor and approved by the Board.

The overall programs and services of the University System are offered through three

major components: Instruction, Public Service, and Research. Students who receive credit

from institutions within the System enjoy easy transfer of courses, a major advantage for

those attending System colleges.

INSTRUCTION consists of programs of study leading to degrees, ranging from the

associate (two-year) level to the doctoral level. Many colleges have certificate programs as

well. The degree programs range from the traditional liberal arts studies and professional or

highly specialized programs to job specific career education.

RESEARCH encompasses scholarly investigations conducted for discovery and

application of knowledge. Most of the research is conducted through the universities;

however, some of it is conducted through several of the senior colleges. The research

investigations cover matters related to the educational objectives of the institutions and to

general societal needs.