Macon State College Mission Statement
As a unit of the University System of Georgia, Macon State College is building a new model in higher education – a focused baccalaureate institution whose resources are dedicated to the advancement of a defined region. The college prepares students to succeed in a technology-rich, information-driven global economy while developing important life and citizenship skills through a solid foundation in the liberal arts.
Affordable and accessible, its professionally oriented degree programs are concentrated in selected disciplines that lead to rewarding careers and enhance the economic and cultural vitality of Central Georgia.
With a main campus in Macon, a site in Warner Robins, and a center on Robins Air Force Base, the college offers baccalaureate degrees in areas linked directly to important regional needs in business, communications, information technology, nursing, teacher preparation, public service, health services administration, and health information management.
In addition to its baccalaureate offerings, the college serves as a gateway to the University System of Georgia through associate degree programs representing the first two years of college work, and learning support coursework that allows underprepared students to develop their academic potential.
Macon State College is strongly committed to quality education and student success through excellence and innovation in teaching. A highly flexible and dynamic institution, it actively recruits faculty, staff, and administrators with the experience and talent to sustain a supportive and productive learning environment for a diverse student population. Scholarly pursuits are encouraged with emphasis on applied research related to regional issues, the college's core disciplines, and institutional effectiveness. Student life is enriched through cultural, social, and recreational programs, as well as opportunities for leadership in student government and participation in extracurricular organizations. The special needs of a commuting population are recognized in the design and delivery of counseling, testing, career planning, and placement services.
Economic outreach and community engagement are accomplished through an extensive program of continuing and professional education. The college's Institute for Business and Information Management serves as its primary economic development resource for Central Georgia. The institute responds to the unique and complex educational needs of Robins Air Force Base and its associated aerospace firms.
Approved: January 2005, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia