UWG | Public Service and Outreach

UWG values our role in building partnerships for West Georgia's success.

Our mission is to facilitate sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships and projects between UWG and the diverse West Georgia community for the benefit of all. Our vision is that UWG and the community will value each other and collaborate thoughtfully and intentionally to foster student success and community improvement.

UWG is committed to supporting the development and growth of business and industry throughout the West Georgia region. With an economic impact of $605,000,000.00, UWG serves as a strong economic growth engine for the entire state of Georgia. At UWG, we believe that a solid connection between the university and the community is critical to helping us become the best place to work, learn, and succeed. Our goal is to provide both the region and the UWG community with the resources we need to support one another and benefit from what each has to offer.

Carnegie Foundation Community-Engaged Institution

View our 2020 Self-Study Report (Approved January, 2020)

Report your community engagement partnership on our Public Service and Outreach Inventory HERE.

Help UWG Create Student Success

Connect on social media

Like UWG on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect on Linked In, or view our videos on YouTube. Many departments and programs also have social media pages on these platforms as well as Pinterest and Instagram. Don’t forget to like, comment, and share. These activities help raise both our visibility in individual news feeds and within Google’s search algorithm. And don’t forget to bookmark our emagazine at uwgperspective.com for news and updates.

Connect on Facebook

Provide valuable internship experiences

Experiential learning can substantially increase a student’s marketability upon graduation and capable interns can be a valuable, affordable resource for your business. Please consider sharing your knowledge and expertise by providing internships in which students can gain or improve valuable skills such as organization, planning, inter-personal communication, and leadership.

Welcome Employers

Purchase and display UWG gear

This contribution is two-fold. First, the dollars you spend at our bookstore help support the facility and improve our ability to offer students low-cost book and supply options critical to their education. More importantly, wearing a Wolves sweatshirt or sporting a Go West magnet helps advertise our university and tells the world that you’re proud of UWG.

UWG Bookstore

Be an ambassador

It’s just a fact: your friends and family trust your opinions more than they trust our advertising. The best way to support student success is to get to know UWG so you can recommend us with confidence.

Speak up

As a state institution, Georgia’s political climate can affect us in a number of ways. You can keep up with hot-button issues and find links to our officials on our government relations page. Please join us in supporting legislation that creates student success.

Government Relations

Volunteer

Your experience, support, and encouragement can make a huge difference in the lives of students. We’re working on a list of volunteer opportunities. Watch the community page for forthcoming details.

Teach

A robust continuing education program improves the lives of our students, faculty, and staff – and adds an important educational resource to the community. Visit the Continuing Education page on our website to find out how you can use your specialized expertise to offer a course.

Continuing Education

Give

We can’t stress how critical need-based and other scholarships have become for today’s students. Please consider a donation of any size if you can. Every gift matters and we are grateful for all support.

Give Now

Attend a UWG athletic, cultural, or special event

Your presence and support helps students feel that they are truly a part of the community, which encourages retention and graduation. Plus, students who feel connected are more likely to stay in the area after graduation, which increases the region’s qualified talent pool and can help recruit new businesses.

Calendar of Events

Public Service and Outreach