University System of Georgia Strategic Plan

Strategic Goal Three:
Increase the System’s participation in research and economic development to the benefit of a global Georgia. Enhance and encourage the creation of new knowledge and basic research across all disciplines.

Challenge

The USG will provide academic programming in anticipation of the state’s economic development needs.

Action

The USG will organize its resources and institutions to respond to state needs.

Activities for Implementation

Align ICAPP initiatives with the state’s strategic industries

Baseline Measure & Targets

Baseline Measure January 2008 Target January 2009 Target January 2010 Target January 2011 Target January 2012 Target
Number of Rapid Response projects 2 3 4 5 6
Number of employees receiving upgrading 30 45 60 75 90
Percent of ICAPP Advantage funding focused on Georgia’s strategic industries 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

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