ASU / Darton Consolidation
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Overview

Upon the recommendation of University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby, the Georgia Board of Regents voted Tuesday, November 10, 2015, to consolidate Albany State University (ASU) and Darton State College (DSC). The consolidation of the two institutions will increase educational attainment levels and student success and transform how the University System impacts southwest Georgia. The chancellor has said the consolidation is a long-term investment in the region.

The consolidated institution will be named Albany State University. The board also named Albany State Interim President Art Dunning the permanent president of the new Albany State.

“We are committed to the long-term health of public higher education in southwest Georgia and our partnership with the Albany community,” Huckaby said. “The University System is committed to strengthening the region through a long-term investment in public higher education in southwest Georgia.”

Further expressing why he is recommending consolidation, he went on to say, “We recognize this is a historic milestone for Albany State. We are committed to continuing to serve the HBCU mission and building upon the mission to serve an increasingly diverse student population and community.

We also recognize the key role Darton has played in meeting the access mission and offering workforce related associate degrees. We will maintain both missions under the consolidated institution and believe this strengthens public higher education in Southwest Georgia.”

Operational Working Groups (OWG) Orientation

ASU Town Hall Meeting

DSC Town Hall Meeting

ASU Town Hall Meeting – May 2, 2016

Foundational Documents
  • ASU Foundational Documents
  • ASU/DSC Consolidation Prospectus
News
  • New members added to the Albany State University and Darton State College Consolidation Implementation Committee
    August 25, 2016
  • ASU president appoints interim provost, other key positions
    June 28, 2016
  • ASU law-enforcement, public safety units now include Darton
    June 2, 2016
  • ASU and DSC presidents name new college: Darton College of Health Professions
    May 26, 2016
  • A Community Consolidation Update, May 24, 2016
    May 24, 2016
  • Consolidation of Albany State University and Darton State College Update
    May 13, 2016
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