Initiatives Progress Table

OUR PROGRESS

In addition to the key performance indicators measuring the success of each strategic initiative, we will have university-wide metrics tracking the overall progress toward our 2033 vision.

OUR PROGRESS

In addition to the key performance indicators measuring the success of each strategic initiative, we will track the progress of each initiative, which contributes toward our 2033 vision.

Count of Initiatives by Status

The count below provides an aggregate total of each
initiative by its current status as of the first quarter of 2025.

EIGHT INITIATIVES ARE IN THE PLANNING PHASE 70points

ELEVEN INITIATIVES ARE CURRENTLY IN THE IMPLEMENTING PHASE 90points

ONE INITIATIVE IS BEING MONITORED 10points

Initiatives Overview

Below is a detailed table showing how each initiative supports the plan’s strategic pillars. Each initiative also includes an indicator of its alignment with university-wide metrics and a link to its dedicated detail page, where you can view a list of accomplishments and a progress bar reflecting the team’s quarterly assessment. This approach demonstrates how our collective efforts contribute to achieving our institutional goals. We invite you to click on the initiative to learn more.

UPDATED Q1 | 2025

INITIATIVES WITH STRATEGIC PILLAR Ordered Alphabetically within Each Group	STATUS	SUCCESS	RESEARCH	PHILANTHROPY	CAREER	ENGAGEMENT	GROWTH
A Panther Quad on Every Campus	Planning	–	–	–	–		–
Hidden Gems Project	Implementing	–	–		–		–
GSU Mobile App	Planning		–	–	–		–
Recruit, Cultivate and Retain Employees	Planning	–	–	–	–		–
Safety Improvement Plan	Implementing		–	–	–
Signature University-Wide Events	Monitoring	–	–		–		–
Strengthen Infrastructure for Student Success & Research	Planning			–	–		–
Elevate Research and Innovation	Planning	–		–	–	–	–
Graduate Research Excellence Program	Implementing			–		–
Reimagine Research Administration	Planning	–		–	–	–	–
School of Computing	Planning				–	–
Undergraduate Research Center	Implementing			–		–	–
Engage Faculty to Increase Student Success	Implementing		–	–	–	–
High Impact Practices and Core Curriculum	Implementing		–	–	–	–	–
Customer Relationship Management Tool for Robust Student Records	Implementing		–	–	–
On-Campus Worker-Learner Program	Implementing		–	–			–
Recruit, Cultivate and Retain High-Quality Graduate Students	Implementing		–	–
Centralize and Expand Continuing and Professional Education	Planning	–	–
Enhance Learning Management System	Implementing		–	–		–	–
Expand Access to Career Services	Implementing	–	–	–		–	–

STRUCTURE INSPIRED BY TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

DEFINITIONS

UNIVERSITY-WIDE METRICS

Success – Measure retention and outcomes for students.

Research – Track research expenditures annually and report on publications and honorific awards.

Philanthropy – Track donor gifts.

Career – Track career placement, employment rates and alumni success.

Engagement – Count participation in student organizations, campus events, leadership programs and community service.

Growth – Measure enrollment in programs.

INITIATIVE STATUS

Planning – The initiative goals, scope, and resources have been defined. The initiative objectives, leadership, timelines, and actionable steps have been determined.

Implementing – The initiative is being executed.

Monitoring – The initiative has been implemented and the ongoing process of tracking against KPIs, assessing and evaluating has started.