1. Consolidation & Completion The Perfect Combination Dr. Janet Marling Executive Director, National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) Ms. Sheila Caldwell Director, Complete College Georgia

2. University of North Georgia 1 University, 4 Campuses, 30 Counties

3. Pre-Consolidation Gainesville State College North Georgia College & State University Selective Mission 2 nd Highest in Retention 2 nd in Sector for Degree Completion Senior Military College Access Mission Above Average AS Degree Completion 2 nd in Sector for Retention

4. The Best of Both Worlds REED Initiative Partnerships with K-12 Political Clout North Georgia Network External Funding

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7. Multipath Powerhouse DoctoralMaster’sBachelor’sAssociate’sCertificate

8. Tailored Tuition Associate’s Degree Access Mission Bachelor’s Degree Selective Institution

9. Complementing Completion Underserved Populations Advising Supplemental Instruction Course Availability Clubs & Organizations Summer Programs

10. Supplemental Instruction

11. Consolidation Challenges Creating & Preserving Identity Efficient and Equitable Resources Transfer & Transition Unity & Empowerment Pathways to Promotion

12. Questions