Amy Fitzgerald

This study analyzes the lifetime earnings potential of the University System of Georgia's Class of 2020 graduates. It concludes that postsecondary educational attainment significantly increases work-life earnings, both in Georgia and nationally. Graduates of the 2020 class in Georgia can expect total lifetime earnings of $175 billion, with $59 billion attributed to their degrees, averaging an additional $852,162 per graduate. The report details incremental earnings for various degree levels, emphasizing the substantial financial benefits of higher education.

This document, an economic impact study commissioned by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, quantifies the economic benefits generated by its institutions on their regional economies for fiscal year 2020 (July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020). The study details the impact across four key indicators: output (sales), gross regional product, income, and employment. It highlights that the University System of Georgia institutions collectively generated $18.6 billion in output, $12.7 billion in gross regional product, $8.8 billion in income, and supported 155,010 full- and part-time jobs, demonstrating the system's role as a vital pillar of the state's economy.

This document outlines the mission, vision, and goals for South Georgia State College Libraries. The mission is to provide a student-focused learning environment with resources and services supporting the college's mission, goals, and programs. The vision is to achieve recognition for maintaining transformative learning environments that promote academic excellence and prepare students as information-literate, global citizens. Key goals include ensuring qualified staff, providing quality and diverse collections, fostering information literacy through collaboration, creating stimulating learning atmospheres, upholding professional values, and engaging in continuous planning and assessment for institutional effectiveness.

The South Georgia State College's Strategic Plan for FY 2019 through FY 2024 outlines the vision to be a regional leader in academic programs, preparing students for career goals and regional economic success. The mission of the Fiscal Affairs and Administration Division is to maintain the college's financial health by creating balanced budgets, providing reliable financial data, and supporting college functions. Key goals include aligning resources with strategic needs, ensuring data reliability for stakeholders, educating staff on compliance, and fostering employee satisfaction to reduce turnover.

The University System of Georgia's Strategic Plan 2029 is focused on raising educational attainment levels to improve the quality of life for Georgians and enhance the state's economic competitiveness. The plan prioritizes student success through high-quality academic options and the elimination of barriers to access. It also emphasizes responsible stewardship by ensuring affordability and optimizing efficiency across the system. Furthermore, the plan aims to advance Georgia's economic competitiveness through world-class research and equipping students with marketable skills, while also focusing on community impact by improving the quality of life in the regions they serve.