The University of Georgia, a four-year land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities is the state's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. Its motto, "to teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things," reflects the University's integral and unique role in the conservation and enhancement of the state's and nation's intellectual, cultural and environment heritage.
Provide both a range of high impact curricular opportunities, including service learning, undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, a first-year experience, and learning communities, and additional resources such as supplemental instruction, flipped classrooms, and open educational resources to promote student success
Reduce the number of students on academic probation and move them to timely degree completion
Increase funds for merit-based scholarships and, in particular, for need-based scholarships to increase accessibility among under-represented groups
Expand online course offerings to give students more flexibility in planning their programs of study and keep them on track for timely completion.
Hire additional advisors and restructure advising to be more pro-active and to offer additional interventions for students to stay on track to timely graduation.