About
The Center for Middle Georgia Studies was established to leverage the synergy between academic expertise and community resources to empower individuals and enhance communities. Our mission is to address real-life challenges in Middle Georgia through collaborative problem-solving and research.
The Center aspires to become a regionally and nationally recognized hub for community-engaged research. Our goal is to create positive impacts in Middle Georgia by:
- Facilitating collaborative problem-solving
- Sharing knowledge
- Conducting relevant, impactful research
Through these efforts, we aim to bridge the gap between university knowledge and community needs, fostering sustainable solutions for the region's pressing issues.
Theory of Change
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