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.
Strategic Plan in Action
Challenge
The USG will provide academic programming in anticipation of the state’s economic development needs.
Action
The USG will identify the state’s strategic industry workforce needs.
Activities for Implementation
- Conduct workforce studies in strategic industries
- Foster collaboration among USG institutions to support economic development
Baseline Measure & Targets
| Baseline Measure | January 2008 Target | January 2009 Target | January 2010 Target | January 2011 Target | January 2012 Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of studies completed | 3 completed | 4 completed | 5 completed | 6 completed | |
| Number/percent of ICAPP projects directed at strategic industries that include USG institutional collaboration | 6/100% | 7/100% | 8/100% | 8/100% | 8/100% |