University System of Georgia Strategic Plan
Strategic Goal Four:
Strengthen the USG’s partnerships with the state’s other education
agencies.
Strategic Plan in Action
Challenge
National and international competitiveness demands a dramatic increase in STEM degree recipients. USG needs to increase the number of baccalaureate degrees in STEM disciplines to contribute to international competitiveness of the nation.
Action
Increase the number of students entering and completing STEM degree programs, action: STEM Initiative: Science and mathematics production targets for baccalaureate degrees.
Activities for Implementation
Implement research-based activities designed to influence K-12 student preparation for and interest in majoring in STEM in college; to increase the success of STEM majors in college.
Baseline Measure & Targets
| Baseline Measure | 2008 Target | 2009 Target | 2010 Target | 2011 Target | 2012 Target | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of USG baccalaureate STEM degrees. 2006 Baseline: 4,726. | Target | 4,926 | 5,026 | 5,126 | 5,226 | 5,326 |
| Actual | 4,959 | |||||