When did the University of North Georgia, also known as UNG, approve and consolidate the name change?
University of North Georgia The University of North Georgia (UNG) is an educational institution that was established by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents on January 8, 2013. The consolidation of North Georgia College & State University and Gainesville State College was announced on January 10, 2012, and the name of the new school was announced on May 8, 2012. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) approved the consolidation December 11, 2012. The combined institution has campus locations in Dahlonega, Gainesville (Gainesville Campus), Watkinsville (Oconee Campus), Blue Ridge, and Cumming.
Student Advisory Council The Student Advisory Council to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is composed of the Student Government Presidents of the 35 public colleges and universities in the University System of Georgia (USG), organized to advise the Board of Regents, through the Chancellor, on issues that are important to students.