IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING AND BELONGING

GOAL

ONE:

Create an overarching Georgia State identity that highlights and bolsters each campus’ individual and unique contributions.

1.1 Elevate Georgia State as a nationally recognized brand and vibrant first-choice destination that promotes belonging, community and acclaim for our research, scholarship, teaching and creative activity.

1.2 Develop curricular and cocurricular programs that explore the surrounding community and connect each campus to its history and unique culture.

1.3 Develop and support traditions that reflect Georgia State’s values and create a shared sense of identity, community and belonging among students, staff, faculty and alumni that are recognized externally.

1.4 Promote Georgia State’s identity as a local, regional and national leader in accessible opportunities for global education while leveraging its location next to the busiest airport in the world and in a region rich in opportunities to grow students’ global and intercultural skills.

GOAL TWO:

2.1 Become a nationally recognized model for student-centric, multipurpose, and flexible spaces to learn, work, live and play that promote a sustainable environment.

2.2 Build world-class facilities that meet the needs of our diverse communities and promote a secure feeling that fosters social engagement, connection and belonging.

2.3 Expand services to promote the physical, emotional and social health of students, staff and faculty.

GOAL

THREE:

Create a workplace culture of community and belonging that demonstrates positive and equitable working relationships for all employees.

3.1 Elevate staff and faculty recruitment, career advancement and retention through equitable and market-competitive compensation as well as personal and professional development opportunities.

3.2 Create a campus culture that encourages transparency, open communication between managers, supervisors and staff, and treats staff members as partners in all institutional endeavors.

3.3 Transform onboarding processes for staff and faculty to acclimate new employees to their work environment, integrate them into the university culture and support them in becoming effective contributors within the workplace.

3.4 Promote staff and faculty engagement in campus community programming, including artistic, cultural, social, athletic, recreational activities and events.