A hallmark of the UGA is its identity as an international leader in public service and outreach (PSO) programming and scholarship. The Vice President for Public Service and Outreach is responsible for articulating a vision of public service and outreach that is consistent with the needs of a changing society, as well as PSO’s strategic initiatives to build human and community capacity, enhance economic development, improve learning and research, strengthen the University’s international presence, and create leaders of tomorrow. He/she is responsible for leading a dynamic organization with eight diverse units, and supporting effective partnerships with Cooperative Extension, the University’s 16 colleges and schools, the Georgia Health
Sciences University/UGA Medical Partnership, and numerous centers, institutes and other campus and outreach units. The Vice President will ensure the integration of public service and outreach into the University’s research and instruction missions through strategic partnerships with the Vice President for Research and the Vice President for Instruction. Units reporting to the Vice President include Archway Partnership, Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Fanning Institute, Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel, Marine Extension Service, Office of Service-Learning, Small Business Development Center, and the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
Sciences University/UGA Medical Partnership, and numerous centers, institutes and other campus and outreach units. The Vice President will ensure the integration of public service and outreach into the University’s research and instruction missions through strategic partnerships with the Vice President for Research and the Vice President for Instruction. Units reporting to the Vice President include Archway Partnership, Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Fanning Institute, Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel, Marine Extension Service, Office of Service-Learning, Small Business Development Center, and the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
The Vice President for Public Service and Outreach is a senior administrative officer reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost and a member of the University Cabinet with responsibility for recruiting and approving all public service and outreach faculty appointments. The Vice President is a liaison to other institutions of higher education in the state of Georgia, as appropriate. Please visit: http://outreach.uga.edu/. See the PSO video and strategic plan at http://outreach.uga.edu/index.php/goals/.