Tom Jackson, who has been VP-PA for the University of Georgia in Athens since 1988, is moving to the University of Georgia System, which represents 33 institutions in the state, as hertigage communications director on Aug. 1.
Atlanta-based Jackson will be assigned to the Office of the Chancellor and will update a history of school network, handle initiatives such as the Georgia WWI centennial commission and expand programs of the Peach State's history museum, archives and library system.
"Heritage initiatives are a key part of an educated Georgia, and we have been looking for a way to focus our efforts in this area,” said Hank Huckaby in a statement. “We are delighted that someone of Tom’s experience and education would be willing to tackle this assignment.”
UGA, Kennesaw State Georgia Institute of Technology, Savannah State, Albany State and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are among members of the university system.
With Jackson's departure, UGA has kicked off a search to replace Jackson as head of he revamped its office of marketing and communications unit.
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