Atlanta — May 18, 2005

Board of Regents Chair Joel O. Wooten announced today that the Board of Regents has voted to reappoint University System of Georgia Chancellor Thomas Meredith for the next fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2005.

“Chancellor Meredith has worked with the University System’s presidents to keep access to our colleges and universities available to increasing numbers of Georgia students,” Wooten stated. “He has protected the academic quality of USG institutions as enrollment dramatically increased during difficult economic times.”

Commenting on his reappointment, Chancellor Meredith said: “I am pleased with the board’s vote of confidence. As the economy continues to improve and state funding increases, the future of the University System is bright.”

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