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Demorest mayor sues Piedmont president, trustees for alleged conspiracy Demorest mayor sues Piedmont president, trustees for alleged conspiracy Demorest Mayor Rick Austin is suing the top leadership of Piedmont University for alleged conspiracy. Austin claims Piedmont president Dr. James Mellichamp and members of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees unlawfully conspired to remove him from his position as a tenured biology professor at the school and his elected position as mayor of Demorest in retaliation for an affidavit he submitted in a former colleague’s wrongful termination lawsuit. Austin’s attorney, Matthew Billips, of Atlanta, filed the lawsuit last week in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The suit states that, since that subpoenaed testimony and affidavit, Austin has been subjected “to numerous retaliatory acts by Piedmont College, Dr. James Mellichamp, the officers of Piedmont College, and others associated with, ....
Beginning in the fall, Piedmont College will offer a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience through its school of arts and sciences. According to a release from the university, neuroscience is the study of the central nervous system and how it impacts behavior and overall health. Job growth in the neuroscience field is expected to double over the next 10 years, with neuroscience majors often moving into careers that include lab technicians, law enforcement professionals, health educators and technical writers. “While Piedmont remains grounded in liberal arts learning, we are committed to providing students with a real-world education that will help them thrive and grow in their career,” Piedmont President James F. Mellichamp said in the release. “Our neuroscience program will equip students with the skills that many employers are demanding.” ....