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Carrie Manning Appointed Associate Provost for International Initiatives Effective Oct. 1

Carrie Manning Appointed Associate Provost for International Initiatives Effective Oct. 1

Provost Nicolle Parsons-Pollard announced Sept. 27 the appointment of Carrie Manning as Associate Provost for International Initiatives, effective Oct. 1.

She was appointed to the role in an interim capacity last March and has provided strong, continued leadership of the university’s Office of International Initiatives (OII). 

In this role, Dr. Manning has provided oversight over several divisions within the unit, including International Partnerships and Agreements, Special Programs, Study Abroad, Communications, and the Virtual Exchange Initiative.

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Strategic Plan Kick-Off to be Held Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m.

Strategic Plan Kick-Off to be Held Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m.

With a commitment to fostering unity across our campuses, a consolidated Strategic Plan Kick-Off event will be held. President M. Brian Blake and members of the strategic plan committees will share their vision for the implementation of Blueprint To 2033, Georgia State’s new, 10-year strategic plan.

The launch event will be hosted at Cole Auditorium on the Clarkston Campus at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Cole Auditorium, and livestreamed with watch parties at every campus.

Task Force Champions are stationed at every campus during the live watch party. They will be available to meet with the university community while we enjoy refreshments after the event. To RSVP and for more information, click the posting link here.

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DEADLINE EXTENDED – Call for Applications: Mentoring Leader and Internal Program Evaluator Positions with ADVANCE-IMPACT at Georgia State

DEADLINE EXTENDED – Call for Applications: Mentoring Leader and Internal Program Evaluator Positions with ADVANCE-IMPACT at Georgia State

The ADVANCE-IMPACT team is seeking Georgia State University faculty or staff members to fulfill two exciting opportunities in support of women faculty in STEM. Supported by the National Science Foundation, the ADVANCE-IMPACT grant’s (Intersectionality and Mentoring in the Professoriate for Advancement, Community and Transformation) grant is to adapt and implement programs and initiatives at the university aimed at increasing the number of women, particularly women from underrepresented minority (URM) backgrounds, who are recruited, promoted, and retained in STEM tenure track positions and in leadership positions at GSU.

The application deadline for both positions has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18.

The leader of ADVANCE-IMPACT’s mentoring Aim will oversee implementation of mentoring initiatives for early, mid- and later career faculty at Georgia State. This individual will hold primary responsibility for all the mentoring activities supported by the ADVANCE-IMPACT grant.

The internal evaluator will hold primary responsibility for evaluating all activities supported by the ADVANCE-IMPACT grant, including activity tracking, data collection, evaluations of all workshops and trainings, and seeking IRB approval for all human subjects-related activities. Learn more how to apply for these positions by reading this news posting.

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University Research Funding Sets Record for Third Year in a Row

University Research Funding Sets Record for Third Year in a Row

Georgia State University’s research community has set a new funding record for the third year in a row, with $224.72 million in grants earned in fiscal year 2023. The university has now topped $125 million in grants each of the past five years.

A total of 1,351 projects were funded over the course of the year, and 20 investigators earned awards of $1 million or more. Of those 20, more than half are women.

Multiple colleges within the university also set records for total awards. Click the story link to learn more.

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Georgia State University’s Economic Impact Grows to $2.92 Billion

Georgia State University’s Economic Impact Grows to $2.92 Billion

Georgia State University contributed $2.92 billion to the metro Atlanta economy in fiscal year 2022, according to a new study prepared for the University System of Georgia.

The university’s economic impact was an increase over fiscal 2021’s $2.83 billion. The 26 colleges and universities in the University System of Georgia overall contributed $20.1 billion to the state economy in fiscal 2022, an increase of 4.14 percent over the year before.

A separate study examined the earning potential of college graduates, noting that bachelor’s degree holders from the class of 2022 will earn over $1 million more during their lifetimes than they would have without their college degree.

Click the story link to learn more and access the studies.

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Call for Applications: Assistant Provost for Strategic Initiatives

Call for Applications: Assistant Provost for Strategic Initiatives

The Office of the Provost welcomes applications for the position of Assistant Provost for Strategic Initiatives.

This position will play a critical role in advancing the institution’s strategic priorities, driving innovation, and promoting excellence across all areas. The position reports directly to the Provost and works closely with senior leadership, faculty, and staff to develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with the institution’s vision and goals.

Click the news posting link for more information at the Academic Leadership Search information pages.

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