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Sustainability in the 2020 Strategic Plan
“These, then, are the hallmarks of the UGA 2020 Strategic Plan… establishing a leadership
position in sustainability as a major theme for research, education, and service.”
Strategic Direction I: Building on Excellence in Undergraduate Education
“In order to effectively encourage life-long learning, an enhanced international consciousness, increased community and environmental stewardship, and an appreciation for
and acceptance of diversity in all its forms” UGA undergraduate education will instill “…
knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural world; intellectual and practical
skills; personal and social responsibility; and integrative and applied learning.”
Strategic Direction III: Investing in Proven & Emerging Areas of Research Excellence
“There are increasing expectations that as a result of groundbreaking research and scholarship, world-class universities will also help to improve the lives of their constituencies by
addressing both immediate issues as well as “grand challenge” problems that threaten our
security and well-being long term. Among these issues are safe and sufficient supplies of
food and water, poverty and social justice, education, global health, environmental degradation, world financial stability, national security, and sustainable energy.”
Strategic Direction IV: Serving the Citizens of the State of Georgia and Beyond
“In the next decade, UGA must be responsive to the state’s most pressing issues. Spurring
business innovation, developing the state’s leaders, and ensuring community resiliency all
help drive economic prosperity for Georgia. By strategically engaging faculty from all areas
of the University, outreach programs will bring the most effective resources to bear on
pressing issues, including economic development, the environment, and health.”