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