Mission Statement
The Graduate School provides strategic leadership and advocacy for an innovative educational
and professional experience by taking a collaborative approach to support graduate
students, faculty, and staff.
Strategic Plan
Student Success
The Graduate School seeks to foster and encourage students to develop interests, talents,
passions, and skills within their degree program of choice—both in and out of the
classroom.
● The Graduate School works with specialists across campus to support focused, quality
programming and enrichment activities that address the diverse needs of UWG’s graduate
student population.
● The Graduate School provides services that help students progress in a timely manner
to graduation.
Academic Success
As our graduate students progress through their specific programs, the Graduate School
is committed to providing avenues through which our students can best succeed and
grow as professionals.
● The Graduate School works with colleges across the institution to provide data and
information as they develop recruitment plans and propose or revise programs.
● The Graduate School is committed to providing opportunities and resources for scholarship
and research for graduate students.
Partnership Success
The Graduate School promotes a culture of innovation and collaboration that fosters
mutually beneficial relationships between internal and external partners.
● The Graduate School builds and cultivates relationships with campus partners to
develop programming and resources for graduate students, faculty, and staff.
● The Graduate School works to expand university and community awareness of the value
and impact of graduate studies.
Operational Success
The Graduate School develops and advocates for efficient administrative and communicative
processes that recognize the unique needs of graduate students.
● The Graduate School implements and upholds consistent policies and procedures that
reflect university values and support academic programs.
● The Graduate School is committed to continuous improvement through assessment of
student and faculty needs.