Goal

The institutional goal of the University of Georgia is to provide the best possible education to its students; the best possible service to the citizens of the state of Georgia and beyond; and research, discovery and creative achievement of the highest order to benefit Georgia, the nation and the world.

Achieving this goal requires the following elements:

• Comprehensive strength in undergraduate educational programs, with emphasis on excellence in teaching.
• Premier graduate and professional programs in a significant number of areas.
• A faculty of national and international distinction.
• Premier research, creative work and scholarship.
• A culturally diverse and inclusive academic community.
• Strong ties between the University and external constituencies.
• A comprehensive learning community and working environment of high quality.
• A leading outreach program to extend knowledge and expertise to the people of the state and beyond.

Updated 12/09/2000