The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia voted on Jan. 10 to consolidate Augusta State University with Georgia Health Sciences University. The merger is one of four consolidations being implemented throughout the 35-member university system.

A broad-based Consolidation Working Group, with representatives recommended by the respective presidents was appointed by USG Chancellor Hank M. Huckaby. This group will guide and inform overall efforts.

Day-to-day efforts will be led by an ASU-GHSU Consolidation Action Team with key leadership representatives from each institution, and work teams have been charged with making recommendations on specific aspects of the integration.