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Strategic Plan

STRATEGIC PLAN
2023-2033

FROM PILLARS TO PLAN

The university’s newly adopted strategic plan is built upon and evolved from President M. Brian Blake’s four pillars that guide the institution. Learn more about how these foundational pillars have grown with university input and our strategic planning process. Hover over each card to see how the president previously described the pillar.

IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING AND BELONGING

THE STRATEGIC PLAN

As a dynamic, multi-campus institution, Georgia State University will be a place where people want to learn, study, work, live, play and connect.
GSU is a place for all!

IDENTITY AND PLACEMAKING

THE PRESIDENT'S PILLAR

We are one of the most diverse institutions in one of the fastest-moving cities. Our campus spaces must be the most inviting and rewarding for our students’ collective experience. On the Atlanta Campus, Georgia State can become a “college town downtown,” a sought-after destination for students.

INNOVATING RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY

THE STRATEGIC PLAN

Scholars from all disciplines at Georgia State University produce new knowledge that transforms lives and communities, improves the human condition and answers critical questions in our global society.

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

THE PRESIDENT'S PILLAR

For 25 years, Georgia State has ranked among the top research universities and has distinguished itself through tremendous expansion of its innovative research enterprise. We will ambitiously pursue continued research growth and impact.

STUDENT SUCCESS 2.0

THE STRATEGIC PLAN

Georgia State University boasts one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and consistently demonstrates that students from all backgrounds can succeed at equal rates. We strive to support learners of all ages, identities and experiences. Over the next 10 years, we will continue to improve retention and graduation rates while positioning undergraduate and graduate students for success.

STUDENT SUCCESS

THE PRESIDENT'S PILLAR

Georgia State is committed to student success and has eliminated achievement gaps based on race, ethnicity and income. We are a nationally recognized leader in this area, but we need to continue to push ourselves to go even further.

BEYOND COLLEGE TO CAREER

THE STRATEGIC PLAN

Students from all backgrounds deserve the opportunity to achieve their full potential in their career and life. Georgia State University prepares diverse populations of undergraduate and graduate students across the life course to pursue their chosen fields with adaptability, agility, and creativity. Our students are primed to be engaged citizens, community leaders and innovators, and effective collaborators who give back to society.

COLLEGE TO CAREERS

THE PRESIDENT'S PILLAR

Universities need to provide direct preparation for students focusing on “college to career” experiential learning while also accommodating career professionals who return to college to reskill. Adding new opportunities into the overall student experience can create better student outcomes and allow us to stand ready to strengthen the workforce.

BLUEPRINT
TO 2033

The strategic plan articulates a shared vision for Georgia State University, shaped with the input of many voices through an inclusive process. This is a 10-year blueprint for our university. Georgia State, an R1 research university with an access mission, spans the metro Atlanta region and beyond. Joining cities, suburbs and rural areas experiencing rapid growth, our university brings together diverse people, populations and communities to promote individual development, social transformation and workforce preparedness.

BLUEPRINT
TO 2033

The strategic plan articulates a shared vision for Georgia State University, shaped with the input of many voices through an inclusive process. This is a ten-year blueprint for our University. GSU, an R1 research university with an access mission, spans the metro Atlanta region and beyond. Joining cities, suburbs, and rural areas experiencing rapid growth, our university brings together diverse people, populations, and communities to promote individual development, social transformation, and workforce preparedness.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Georgia State recently hosted a Strategic Plan Implementation Summit where representatives from university senate, administration, and the student, faculty and staff bodies gathered to set priorities and articulate actions to move the university’s work forward. With input from the entire university community, strategic plan implementation teams have been constructed that are tied to each pillar. Each team consists of a Cabinet-level convener and team members of faculty, staff and students. Each task force annually will designate certain team members to serve as champions to operate as an “executive committee” of their pillar. The Cross-Cutting team was established to focus on areas that span the pillars.

Cynthia Villaverde, vice president for Financial Planning and Operations, will work alongside a new assistant provost for Strategic Initiatives to assist the task force conveners, champions and members with strategic planning and project management processes.

KICK-OFF EVENT REPLAY

The event on Sept. 20, 2023 was hosted in the impressive Cole Auditorium on our Clarkston Campus.President Blake was joined by cabinet-level Conveners on our Strategic Plan Task Force. They shared their progress and updated the university community about the work of putting the plan into practice.