84:'s College 2025 initiative. The initiative was launched in 2017 by USG chancellor Steve Wrigley. The goal of the initiative was to create a plan to address concerns about the costs and quality of higher education as well as how well a college education prepares students for the workforce. The solutions explored by the College 2025 initiative were based on the research of USG chief academic officer Dr. Tristan Denley. To develop the new degree, the USG consulted and collaborated with university representatives, employers, and other stakeholders.
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The nexus degree is designed to serve as both a standalone, two-year degree program and as a stackable credential, depending on the needs of the student. Students pursuing a standalone degree are required to complete 42 general studies credit hours, 18 credit hours of specialized instruction, and six
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Georgia to offer the new degree type. Columbus State University began offering nexus degrees in Film Production and the Cybersecurity of Financial Technology beginning in January 2020. Columbus State awarded the first nexus degrees in December 2020 to
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