University of Georgia Ronda Dowell EDLD 7430-02F Georgia Southern University A public land-grant and sea-grant research university – Georgia’s oldest and largest university

History 1785 (January 27): UGA was incorporated by an act of the General Assembly, and Georgia became the first state to charter a state-supported university. 1786: Abraham Baldwin was selected president of the university 1801: The university was established. 633 acres were given to the board of trustees, and this determined the site of the university. 1804: The first class of students graduated from UGA. 1843: The curriculum was widened to include courses in law. 1872: The university received federal funds to provide instruction in agriculture and mechanical arts. Reference: The University of Georgia. (2014). History of UGA. Retrieved from http://www.uga.edu/profile/history/

Mission With its statewide mission and core characteristics, the University of Georgia endeavors to prepare the University community and the state for full participation in the global society of the twenty-first century. Through its programs and practices, it seeks to foster the understanding of and respect for cultural differences necessary for an enlightened and educated citizenry. It further provides for cultural, ethnic, gender, and racial diversity in the faculty, staff, and student body. The University is committed to preparing the University community to appreciate the critical importance of a quality environment to an interdependent global society. The full mission of the University can be found at: http://www.uga.edu/profile/mission/ Reference: The University of Georgia. (2014, February). The Mission of the University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://www.uga.edu/profile/mission/

Curricula and degrees 22 Baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields 35 Master’s degrees in 137 fields Specialist in Education degree in 19 major fields 5 Doctoral degrees in 96 areas Professional degrees in law, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine More than 170 study abroad and exchange programs 17 schools and colleges Reference: The University of Georgia. (2014). UGA by the Numbers. Retrieved from http://uga.edu/profile/facts/

Faculty Total: 2,478 full-time and 430 part-time This includes instructional and research/public service Total graduate assistants: 1,981 This includes instructional and research 96% of the full-time faculty were tenured or tenure-track, and 97% hold a doctorate or other terminal degree Reference: The University of Georgia. (2013). UGA Fact Book 2013. Retrieved from http://oir.uga.edu/images/FB_Covers/FactBook2013Web.pdf

Students Enrollment – Fall Semester 2013 Undergraduate: 26,278 Graduate/Professional: 8,258 Total: 34,536 This includes students enrolled at UGA extended campuses in Gwinnett County, Tifton, Griffin, and Buckhead. Reference: The University of Georgia. (2013). UGA Fact Book 2013. Retrieved from http://oir.uga.edu/images/FB_Covers/FactBook2013Web.pdf

Student Demographics Reference: The University of Georgia. (2013). UGA Fact Book 2013. Retrieved from http://oir.uga.edu/images/FB_Covers/FactBook2013Web.pdf

Student Demographics Ethnic Origin # of Students American Indian 35 Asian 3,210 Black 2,741 Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Hispanic 1,662 Multiracial 939 White 24,384 Not Reported 1,530 Reference: The University of Georgia. (2013). UGA Fact Book 2013. Retrieved from http://oir.uga.edu/images/FB_Covers/FactBook2013Web.pdf

Student Demographics Age Range # of Students Average age: 23 17 or under 62 18-20 14,089 21-24 13,746 25-29 3,515 30-34 1,487 35-39 707 40-49 625 50-61 243 62 and older Reference: The University of Georgia. (2013). UGA Fact Book 2013. Retrieved from http://oir.uga.edu/images/FB_Covers/FactBook2013Web.pdf Average age: 23

Enrollment by College and School, 2013 Agricultural & Environmental Sciences: 2,029 Journalism & Mass Communication: 1,243 Arts & Sciences: 15,693 Law: 640 Business: 3,195 Pharmacy: 730 Ecology: 159 Public Health: 729 Education: 4,285 Public & International Affairs: 1,459 Engineering: 989 Social Work: 491 Environment & Design: 333 Veterinary Medicine: 575 Family & Consumer Sciences: 1,420 Biomedical & Health Sciences Institute: 27 Forestry & Natural Resources: 539 Reference: The University of Georgia. (2013). UGA Fact Book 2013. Retrieved from http://oir.uga.edu/images/FB_Covers/FactBook2013Web.pdf

Student Services Student Support Services: provides assistance to students experiencing hardship circumstances, support to faculty and staff working with students in distress, and guidance to parents Hardship withdrawals Student crisis Locate students Student deaths Incompletes Reference: The University of Georgia. (2014). Student Support Services. Retrieved from http://dos.uga.edu/studentsupport/index.html

Student Services Career Center & Internship Services Disability Resources Food Services Health & Recreation Services Financial Planning Resources Leadership & Involvement Services More than 600 registered student organizations, including 32 social fraternities and 26 social sororities Libraries 7 libraries on the Athens campus 4 Research Facility Libraries across various campuses Reference: The University of Georgia. (2014). UGA by the Numbers. Retrieved from http://uga.edu/profile/facts/ Reference: The University of Georgia. (2014). Information for Students. Retrieved from http://uga.edu/information/students/

Athletics NCAA Division I, Southeastern Conference 9 men’s varsity sports 12 women’s varsity sports  38 national championships, including 26 since 1999

Organizational and Administrative Structure President: Jere W. Morehead President’s Cabinet consists of the following: Senior VP for Academic Affairs and Provost Chief of Staff Executive Director of Legal Affairs Director of Athletics 9 Vice Presidents 1 Vice Provost 7 Associate Provosts To see a complete organizational chart of The University of Georgia’s Senior Administration, visit: http://president.uga.edu/index.php/office/organizational_chart Reference: The University of Georgia. (2014). Organizational Chart. Retrieved from http://president.uga.edu/index.php/office/organizational_chart

Governance Governed by the Board of Regents under the University System of Georgia 1931 – The General Assembly of Georgia placed all state-supported institutions of higher education under this jurisdiction BOR’s executive officer – the chancellor – exercises supervisory control over all institutions in the University System, with each institution having its own executive officers and faculty UGA and other University System institutions follow BOR policy and procedures – from Student Affairs to Academic affairs Reference: The University of Georgia. (2014). History of UGA. Retrieved from http://www.uga.edu/profile/history/

Student Affairs The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs has a total of approximately 15 staff members. The OVPSA also houses a variety of departments, including the following: Disability Resource Center Greek Life Office LGBT Resource Center Office of Student Conduct Student Veterans Resource Center University Housing The OVPSA houses all of the following departments:  Academic Partnerships and Initiatives  Center for Leadership and Service  Disability Resource Center  Student Affairs at Extended Campuses  Greek Life Office  International Student Life Reference: The University of Georgia. (2014). Departments of Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Retrieved from http://studentaffairs.uga.edu/departments/  LGBT Resource Center  Multicultural Services and Programs  Office of Student Conduct  Recreational Sports  Student Affairs Assessment and Staff Development  Student Affairs Communications and Marketing Initiatives  Student Affairs Development  Student Support Services  Student Veterans Resource Center  Tate Business Services  Tate Student Center  University Health Center  University Housing  University Testing Services

Academic Affairs The department of Academic Affairs is under the direction of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. Approximately 10 staff members and approximately 35 separate units report and are housed under the department of Academic Affairs/Provost. The SVPAAP reports to the President who then reports to the BOR.