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Medical College of Georgia

Georgia Regents University
Established 2013
Type Public
Endowment $121.3 million[1]
President Ricardo Azziz
Academic staff 1,000+ full-time [2]
Admin. staff 3,500+
Students 9,183[2]
Undergraduates 6,700+[2]
Postgraduates 892[3][3]
Doctoral students 1135[3]
Other students 520[3]
Location Augusta, Georgia, United States
Campus Urban
Former names Georgia Health Sciences University, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta State University, Augusta College
Colors Blue      and Gray     
Mascot Jaguar [4]
Affiliations USG
Website http://gru.edu

Georgia Regents University (GRU) is a public academic health center with its main campus located in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It is one of the four research universities in the University System of Georgia (USG). GRU is composed of nine colleges: the College of Allied Health Sciences, College of Arts, Humanities, and Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, College of Education, College of Graduate Studies, College of Nursing, College of Science and Mathematics, the Hull College of Business, and the Medical College of Georgia.[5]

On January 8, 2012, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved the merger of Georgia Health Sciences University with Augusta State University.[6] On August 7, 2012, the Georgia Board of Regents named the merged universities "Georgia Regents University".[7] On October 25, 2012, the university added the city's name to the university name for marketing purposes, which is Georgia Regents University Augusta.[8]

In addition to the nine colleges, the university enterprise includes the 478-bed Georgia Regents Medical Center, the Children's Hospital of Georgia,[9] outpatient clinics, classrooms, laboratories, residence halls, a student center, a wellness center and a medical education library. The entire complex has a full-time instructional faculty of 651, a volunteer clinical faculty of 1,795 and a staff of over 3,000, making it the second-largest employer in the region with an annual economic impact of $2 billion.[10]

The university receives over $99 million annually in total sponsored research funding.[11]

Contents

History []

Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU) []

Presidents
G. Lombard Kelly, M.D. 1950–1953
Edgar R. Pund, M.D. 1953–1958
Harry B. O'Rear, M.D. 1958–1972
William H. Moretz, M.D. 1972–1983
Jesse L. Steinfeld, M.D. 1983–1987
Francis J. Tedesco, M.D. 1988–2001
Daniel W. Rahn, M.D. 2001–2010
Ricardo Azziz, M.D. 2010–present
Old Medical College in Augusta, Georgia in 1934

The university was chartered in 1828 by the state of Georgia as the Medical Academy of Georgia to offer a single course of lectures leading to a bachelor's degree. In December 1829, the Georgia General Assembly changed the name to the Medical Institute of Georgia, and again to the Medical College of Georgia in December 1833. The College of Nursing offered its first classes in the 1940s. In the 1960s, Master's and doctoral programs were added. The Colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Dental Medicine and Graduate Studies were added in the next decade.

The Medical College of Georgia is the 13th-oldest continuously operating medical school in the United States and the third-oldest in the Southeast.

Recent facilities expansion includes the Cancer Research Building, opened in 2003; the Health Sciences Building in 2006;[12] and a new dental school building in 2011.[13]

On Feb. 1, 2011, the school’s name changed to Georgia Health Sciences University[14] before consolidating with Augusta State University to become GRU.[15]

Augusta State University (ASU) []

GHSU-ASU consolidation []

On August 22, 2012, Regent University announced its intentions to file a lawsuit for a trademark dispute against the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia over the name of Georgia Regents University, the adopted name of the consolidation between Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University, stating that the name infringes on the Regent University trademark and will create marketplace confusion; however, the USG Board of Regents contend that the name is broad enough where Regent's lawsuit would be dismissed.[16] The Georgia Regents name is unpopular with students and alumni within the two Augusta institutions as well as the Augusta community at-large; those protesting against the name hoped that the lawsuit would force the University System to reconsider the name.[17] Additionally, attorneys based in Augusta attempted to contact Regent University about assisting in the lawsuit; however, the university stated that they will use their regular trademark counsel.[16]

On October 22, 2012, Georgia Attorney General Samuel Olens filed motions in federal court to have Regent University's lawsuit dismissed, citing sovereign immunity as well as the broadness of the "Regent" name as the basis for dismissal.[18]

Academics []

GRU offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees through its nine colleges.

The College of Allied Health Sciences offers master’s degree programs in medical illustration; medical laboratory, imaging and radiologic sciences; dental hygiene; health informatics; occupational therapy; physician assistant; physical therapy; and public health. Bachelor of Science programs include medical laboratory, imaging and radiologic sciences; dental hygiene; health informatics; and respiratory therapy. Established in 1968, the college enrolled 516 students in fall 2011.[19]

The Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences includes 9 departments: Art, Communications and Professional Writing, English and Foreign Languages, History, Anthropology & Philosophy, Learning Support, Music, Nursing, Political Science, and Sociology, Criminal Justice and Social Work.[20] Departments are primarily in Allgood Hall on the GRU Summerville campus.

The James M. Hull College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB),[21] and has been since 1999. It was given its current name in 2006 after James M. Hull, who donated two million dollars to the college and university as a whole - the largest such gift in Augusta State school history. It offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting from the Knox School of Accountancy, Computer Science, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Management Information Systems (MIS), and an MBA program for graduate students.[22]

The College of Dental Medicine offers a four-year program leading to a doctor of dental medicine degree and is fully accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. The curriculum covers oral biology, clinical sciences, behavioral sciences and management. A state-of-the-art building housing 10 departments, faculty and student clinical practice facilities and research laboratories opened in fall 2011. Enrollment is anticipated to increase to 400 by 2016.

The College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE),[23] which found "no improvements needed" upon their last inspection completed in 2012.[24] The college offers undergraduate degrees in Early Childhood Education, Middle Grades Education, Secondary Education, and P-12 Programs. Graduate students may pursue a Masters of Teaching (MAT), Masters of Education (M.Ed.), Education Specialist (Ed.S.), or Master of Science (MS).

The College of Graduate Studies offers doctoral, master's and postdoctoral programs in nursing, allied health sciences, biostatistics and biomedical sciences. Faculty members, experienced in research and education, are drawn from all five medical colleges. Over 600 students were enrolled in 2011-12.

The Medical College of Georgia's freshman class of 230 students is among the 10 largest medical school classes in the country and is expected to grow to 300 within 10 years. The college’s expansion plan includes the Medical College of Georgia/University of Georgia Medical Partnership campus in Athens’ clinical campuses in Albany, Rome and Savannah’ and the Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick.[25] Enrollment in 2011-12 totaled 852.

The College of Nursing offers bachelor's degrees in nursing; nurse practitioner, nursing anesthesia and clinical nurse leader master’s degrees; post-master’s certificates; and doctoral degrees in nursing practice on campuses in Augusta and Athens. It operates a Center for Nursing Research, an Interdisciplinary Simulation Center and a Nursing Faculty Practice Group. Student enrollment in fall 2011 was 183.

The College of Science and Mathematics is made up of five departments: Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Mathematics, Military Science, and Psychology. It offers 15 undergraduate degrees, a minor in Military Science which grants a graduate the rank of Second Lieutenant, and an M.S. Program in Psychology with three tracks.[26]

A newly opened dental facility will enable the College of Dental Medicine, the state's only dental college, to increase its class size to 100 by 2016.[27] The GRU/University of Georgia partnership campus in Athens will enable the Medical College of Georgia to increase class size to 300 by 2020.

Campus []

GRU's main campus in Augusta, Georgia encompasses more than 200 acres and has four local campuses. It is made up of the former campuses between Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University, with additions from the University System of Georgia Board of Regents.[28]

Summerville

The campus was originally used as a Confederate Army arsenal during the Civil War and included a massive powder works to supply gunpowder for the Confederate Army. Following the surrender, the arsenal fell into more of a support role, beginning with the Spanish-American War in that the arsenal produced manufacturing equipment, seacoast targets, and was a repair station. In World War One, the station repaired rifles and small arms, but produced ordnance material and fire control operations for World War Two.[29]

In 1955, the arsenal was closed, and two years later the land was given to the local Board of Education, which used it to open the Junior College of Augusta. In 1958, the name changed to Augusta College, and in 2001 to Augusta State University.

Located on Walton Way, the Summerville campus houses many of the undergraduate programs, and the Jaguar Student Activities Center. The Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, History Walk, Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art, Maxwell Alumni House are all found on this campus. In addition, the James M. Hull College of Business, College of Education, College of Science and Mathematics, and Pamplin School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences are located here.

Allgood Hall houses departments from two of GRU's colleges

The campus was formerly well-known for the Arsenal Oak, a tree that contained wood believed to be 250–400 years old, until it was cut down in June 2004 because of disease.[30]

Health Sciences

The campus first began in 1913 as the college moved to the Newton building and expanded from there, with the Dugas Building in 1937 marking the earliest building currently on the campus. The first clinical facility opened as the Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital in 1956.[31]

Stretching from Wrightsboro Road to Laney Walker Boulevard, the Health Sciences campus features all medical programs of the university, as well as the Health Sciences Building, Interdisciplinary Research Building, Wellness Center, Cancer Center, and College of Dental Medicine.

MCG Health Medical Center, academic medical center affiliated with GRU

In addition, the Health Sciences campus also contains the Georgia Regents Medical Center, and Children's Hospital of Georgia.

Forest Hills

Then-Augusta State University opened a second campus in 1991 for athletics, complete with a 3800-seat area - Christenberry Fieldhouse, named in 2003 - and softball and baseball fields.[29] The J. Fleming Norvell Golf House was added in 2007 with an adjacent driving range, putting green, and chipping area.[32]

The campus contains Forest Hills Golf Club, home of the men's and women's golf teams and a public course available for play, and the 500-bed University Village student housing.

Riverfront

This location is under development, but was formerly known locally as the Golf & Gardens property. It is located next to the Augusta Canal, with an entrance on Reynolds Street.

Other

GRU has three satellite campuses for clinical study in Albany, Rome, and Savannah.

UGA-GRU Medical Partnership []

Main article: University_of_Georgia#UGA-GHSU_Medical_Partnership

The College of Nursing has a satellite campus in Athens, where GHSU’s Medical College of Georgia operates a partnership campus with the University of Georgia. MCG also has clinical campuses in Albany and Savannah, with one planned to open in Rome soon.

In 2010, GRU partnered up with the University of Georgia to create the GRU/UGA Medical Partnership. The GRU/UGA Medical Partnership combines the experience of one of the nation’s first medical schools with the resources of the Georgia’s most comprehensive research university. The result is an education that allows students to reach their full potential in a unique learning environment. [33]

In 2011, the University of Georgia acquired the former U.S. Navy Supply Corps School on the medical corridor of Prince Avenue near downtown Athens. The 56-acre Health Sciences Campus has an extensive landscaped green space, more than 400 trees and several historic buildings. In July 2012, the GRU/UGA Medical Partnership moved to the 58-acre UGA Health Sciences Campus near downtown Athens.

ECRH-GRU Medical Partnership []

East Central Regional Hospital contains two locations in Augusta and Gracewood, was taken over by GRU for administrative purposes in 2009 after the facility was considered for closure. The university's College of Nursing is actively involved in the daily activities, including patient care. The hospital specializes in behavioral health and mental disabilities.[34]

Athletics []

The athletics squads will continue to compete under the Augusta State name until the end of the 2012-13 athletic season.

GRU competes at the Division I level in Women’s and Men's golf and is a Division II participant in its 11 other sports (women’s and men’s cross country, volleyball, women’s and men’s basketball, women’s and men’s tennis, softball, baseball and women’s and men’s outdoor track & field). The mascot is the Jaguar.

As Augusta State, the competed at the Division II level for 10 years, beginning in 1974, before joining the Big South Conference and gaining Division I status in the Fall of 1984, while the Men's golf program has competed at the Division I level since 1984 as an independent. When ASU returned to Division II status and joined the Peach Belt Conference in the Fall of 1991, the men’s golf program continued to compete at the Division I level as an independent.[35]

The ASU Men’s Golf program captured the school’s first NCAA Division I Men’s Golf National Championship on June 6, 2010 in Ooltewah, Tenn., when the Jaguars defeated Oklahoma State University. The Jags then became the first Division I men’s golf program in 27 years to repeat as National Champions on June 5, 2011 when they defeated the University of Georgia at Karsten Creek Golf Club in Stillwater, Okla.[36]

Jaguars in the Pros []

Name Sport Years Currently playing in...
Garret Siler Basketball 2005-2009 Chinese professional league
Greg Hire Basketball 2009-2010 National Basketball League (Australia) - Perth Wildcats
Ben Madgen Basketball 2007-2010 National Basketball League (Australia) - Sydney Kings
Fred Brathwaithe Basketball 2009-2010 Germany - Leipzig
A.J. Bowman Basketball 2005-2008 Ola Verde - Mexico
Kavossy Franklin Basketball 1998-1999 National Basketball League (Australia) - Harbour Heat
Vaughn Taylor Golf 1996-1999 PGA Tour
Henrik Norlander Golf 2008-2011 PGA Tour
Patrick Reed Golf 2010-2011 PGA Tour
Jamie Elson Golf 1999-2001 European Tour
Scott Jamieson Golf 2002-2005 European Tour
Oliver Wilson Golf 2000-2003 European Tour
Major Manning Golf 2003-2006 Nationwide Tour
Jake Amos Golf 2008-2009 EuroPro Tour
Wallace Booth Golf 2004-2007 Challenge Tour
James Heath Golf 2003 Challenge Tour
Janne Kaske Golf 2006-2009 Challenge Tour
Gary Murphy Golf 1992-1994 Challenge Tour
Jay Haas, Jr. Golf 1999-2003 eGolf Tour
Mitch Krywulvcz Golf 2007-2011 eGolf Tour
Carter Newman Golf 2007-2011 eGolf Tour
Shannon Wilkerson Baseball 2007-2009 AAA baseball - Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox)
Richard Johnson Golf 1991-1995 Retired
David Park Golf 1995-1996 Retired
Gary Boodnikoff Basketball 1999-2002 Retired
Taylor Smith Golf 1985-1986 Deceased

Source: www.jaguarsroar.com/information/jags-pros[37]

Notable alumni and faculty []

See also []

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References []

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