College of Graduate Studies

Vision

Our student-centered faculty prepare today’s graduate students for tomorrow’s worldwide challenges.

Mission

The College of Graduate Studies administers and evaluates all of the graduate programs at Georgia Southern University. The College and the graduate faculty are committed to bringing the University’s intellectual resources to bear on the needs of the state, the region, the nation and the world. Based upon this mission, the College of Graduate Studies:

• Provides a clear direction for graduate education at Georgia Southern University.
• Works with colleges and departments to establish and maintain quality degree programs that are current and relevant.
• Works with Admissions, colleges, and departments to actively market degree programs.
• Acts as an advocate for graduate education.
• Develops, reviews, and assesses graduate policies and programs.
• Supports graduate faculty development and innovation.

Guiding Principles for Decision Making

• Quality
• Centrality
• Sustainability
• Comparative Advantage

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