About
Mission
At the Center for Middle Georgia Studies, we believe in harnessing the combined power of university knowledge and community assets to strengthen individuals and communities. Through collaborative problem-solving, we understand and address real-life issues in Middle Georgia.
Vision
To be a nationally recognized hub for community-engaged scholarship that positively impacts Middle Georgia through collaborative problem-solving and knowledge sharing.
Purpose
Uniting knowledge and community to understand and address real-life issues in Middle Georgia.
Theory of Change
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Inputs
- University knowledge
- Research capabilities
- Community Grants, sponsors, donors
- Faculty, staff, students*
Activities
- Cultivating community partnerships
- Collaborative research projects
- Educational programming
- Events, workshops, training
- Resource development
Outputs
- Enhanced community partnerships
- Community-based research findings
- Academic programming
- Professional development
- Events, symposiums, conferences
Outcomes
- Increased community engagement
- New knowledge
- Applied solutions
- Capacity building
- Greater awareness and utilization of the CMGS
Impact
- A more resilient Middle Georgia
- Improved socio-economic conditions
- Culture of collaborative problem solving
- Regional recognition