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A NATIONAL MODEL FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

The Office of the Provost at Georgia State University is the home of leading academic excellence and initiatives. Learn more about the university’s chief academic officer and efforts to propel Georgia State as a national model for teaching, learning, research and scholarship.
DID YOU KNOW?

Georgia State is the largest university in the state, with a combined community of more than 62,000 students, faculty and staff.

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THE STRATEGIC PLAN

Blueprint to 2033

Georgia State’s strategic vision during the past decade profoundly transformed the university into one of the nation’s premier public research institutions, serving as a national model for excellence in student success, research, creativity and scholarship. The university’s new strategic plan, Blueprint to 2033: Our Place, Our Time, is its next roadmap to accelerate the institution towards ever greater innovation and leadership.

STUDENT SUCCESS

A National Leader

Georgia State is a national model for student success. We harness the power of data to help our students earn their degrees. We have had one of the most dramatic increases in graduation rates in the country and we have closed the achievement gap, affirming that students from all backgrounds can succeed at the same rate.

FACULTY EXCELLENCE

Discovery, Creativity & Scholarship

We pursue a dynamic vision built on the hard work, dedication and achievement of people who have propelled Georgia State to where it is today. Our research is broad and deep, addressing critical societal issues and pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Through exciting interdisciplinary initiatives and programs, we continue to rise to national prominence, bringing in scholars from around the world to open new pathways of discovery and creativity.

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RESEARCH

A Leading Research University

Georgia State is one of the nation’s premier urban public research universities, solving global challenges in human health. Researchers at Georgia State use the university’s state-of-the art facilities and work across disciplines to address critical quality of life issues, such as cancer, obesity, inflammation, vaccines, child and adult literacy, and public health issues related to smoking, among others.

NEWS AND EVENTS

Jordan Madden Earns Trotter Award for Outstanding Student Leadership and Involvement

Jordan Madden of Atlanta was honored with Georgia State University’s Nell Hamilton Trotter Award during the university’s 110th commencement exercises in May.

The award recognizes an outstanding commitment to student involvement and is the highest student leadership award presented by the university.

Learn more about Madden’s extensive commitment to leadership activities during his time at GSU, here.

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Teaching and Learning Excellence and Innovation Recognized by the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Online Education

Georgia State is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024-25 awards from the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Online Education (CETLOE), recognizing outstanding contributions to teaching and learning at GSU. These awards celebrate the innovative and effective practices of our faculty and graduate teaching assistants who have made significant impacts on student engagement and success.

Winners were recognized for effectiveness and innovation in instruction, and awards specifically for part-time instructors and graduate teaching assistance recognized excellence and their contributions to teaching and learning at the university.

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Georgia State Recognizes Faculty Excellence through Distinguished University Professorships and University Awards

Georgia State University Provost Nicolle Parsons-Pollard has announced the appointment and reappointment of university faculty to its highest institutional-level faculty rank, the Distinguished University Professorship.

The appointment of Distinguished University Professor at Georgia State is intended to recognize a sustained and outstanding record in scholarship and instruction, and to provide the impetus for continuing high achievement.

Additionally, GSU faculty have earned awards for excellence in research, scholarship, creativity, service and mentoring. Learn more here.

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Resources

Faculty Resources

Find more information for faculty, including resources about support services, Digital Measures, Academic Analytics, university policies, institutional resources, and more.
FACULTY RESOURCES

Staff Resources

Find resources for non-faculty employees here, including staff council, Human Resources, policies, procedures, training, IT help and more.
STAFF RESOURCES

Student Appeals

Information about the student appeals process is located at the resource link below. It includes information about what can be appealed and on what grounds, action steps, required materials for submission, and where to send appeals documents/supporting information.
STUDENT APPEALS

Student Resources

Find helpful resources for your time as a student at Georgia State, including offices, departments, units, guides, and Dean’s List and President’s List.
STUDENT RESOURCES

COACHE

Georgia State is undergoing a multi-year improvement cycle through the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) Faculty Satisfaction process. Learn more about this process and keep up-to-date with the latest here.
COACHE

Academic Integrity

Faculty can find helpful information to help Georgia State maintain academic integrity among all of its students here.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Belonging@GSU

Georgia State’s Blueprint to 2033 Strategic Plan sets forth belonging as a fundamental pillar for its future – regardless of background. Learn more about how Georgia State is working to become a university for all.
BELONGING@GSU

Office of Faculty Affairs

The Office of Faculty Affairs provides supportive infrastructure and programming to recruit, appoint, retain, and support our faculty members and to help them achieve their full potential during their time at Georgia State University.
FACULTY AFFAIRS

Contact Us

Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

P. O. Box 3999
Atlanta, GA 30302-3999

Academic Appeals

Please go to the link below for details and instructions on the academic appeals process.

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