As a institution of the University System of Georgia, 51黑料 (51黑料) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, 51黑料 provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region.  As such, the 51黑料 mission consists of three interrelated parts:

  • Student Mission: To provide all students with an inspired education, a safe learning environment, a nurturing community, and a wealth of experience that assists students in molding their futures in a creative, conscious, and caring fashion while preparing them to be lifelong learners who will meet the needs of a changing global society.
  • University Mission: To operate the university with a focus toward human, environmental, and financial sustainability while increasing value to our local, regional, national, and international stakeholders.
  • Regional Mission: To provide our region and our home with the resources and support necessary to develop and sustain a higher quality of living, greater economic and regional development, and inspired innovation that nurtures and respects our vibrant community and beautiful environment while promoting academic outreach, public and private entrepreneurship, and collaboration with all regional entities.


Developed by the Strategic Planning Steering Committee, August 2013. Approved by the President’s Cabinet, September 16, 2013. Approved by University Council, March 24, 2014. Approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, August 20, 2014. Reviewed and reaffirmed by University Council, October 9, 2019. Reviewed and approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, February 9, 2021. Revisions recommended by University Council, April 10, 2025. Revisions approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, May 15, 2025.