Leadership, Mission & Vision

University Leadership

The President’s Cabinet at Georgia Southern is a visionary team of leaders dedicated to propelling the University to new heights, fueled by our vision — People. Purpose. Action: Growing Ourselves to Grow Others. United by this vision, the cabinet directly advises and supports Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero in making strategic decisions to move our University forward to R1 status.

Our Mission, Vision and Values

At Georgia Southern University, our learner-centered culture prepares us to think, lead, teach, and serve. We value collaboration, academic excellence, discovery and innovation, integrity, openness and inclusion, and sustainability. We promote talent and economic development to enhance quality of life through scholarly pursuits, cultural enrichment, student life, and community engagement across distinctive campuses. Our success is measured by the global impact of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Mission, Vision and Values
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Performance Excellence

Performance Excellence is an ongoing effort to promote an environment in which all individuals know and own their roles and responsibilities in achieving the aspirational vision of Georgia Southern University.

Performance Excellence Process and Scorecards
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Inclusive Excellence

Georgia Southern University is a special place and we strive to create a climate where everyone feels they belong and where every student sees a clear path to success in front of them.

Learn About Our Inclusive Culture
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Our Strategic Plan

At Georgia Southern University, our strategic plan details how we are growing ourselves to grow others — investing in our people and clearly defining our goals, objectives and actions, all to help our students and the communities we serve soar to new heights.

Learn More About Our Strategic Plan
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