MGA President’s Annual Report Showcases Growth, Impact

Author: News Bureau
Posted: Thursday, November 3, 2016 8:00 PM
Category: Faculty/Staff

Macon, GA

Middle Georgia State University President Christopher Blake released his 2015-16 Annual Report, “Greatness in the Making, publicly this week. The report showcases advances made by the University related to its four core values: Stewardship, Engagement, Adaptability, and Learning.

“Having completed our first year as a University, I am pleased to present our inaugural President’s Annual Report, writes Blake. “The data and stories captured here provide a glimpse into the incredible return on investment made possible through ingenuity and creativity across the institution.

The report highlights accomplishments and milestones of the 2015-16 academic year, including:

- Being named the 2016 Institution of the Year for Service Excellence by the University System of Georgia

- The launch of the University’s first graduate programs

- A planned statewide expansion of the University’s School of Aviation

- The opening of the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center in Warner Robins

- Enhanced learning opportunities for students through Experiential Learning@MGA

- Four centers for research housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Aviation, Business, and Information Technology

- Additions to the University’s athletic programs

“Greatness in the Making also presents some basic facts about the University’s economic impact in its 13-county region, its funding, enrollment, and housing, as well as a profile of the 2016 President’s Scholar.

The President’s Annual Report is available online atwww.mga.edu/about