M. BRIAN BLAKE
During the week of Sept. 11, Georgia State University celebrated "Our Place, Our Time" with the installation of Dr. M. Brian Blake as the university’s eighth president.
I appreciate the students and staff that joined us on Tuesday night for the Town Hall to discuss safety in our residence halls. Over the past 48 hours, our senior leaders have huddled quickly to develop immediate actionable steps. Although the Chief Operating Officer communicated these steps by email this afternoon, I also want to reflect on sentiments from the town hall.
By now, you have seen or heard of the unruly and unlawful behavior that occurred last weekend. Although we share our streets with non-GSU property owners and businesses, our university leadership finds this behavior unacceptable and we will do all in our power to stem this activity. The safety of our students is our top priority.
I appreciate the students and staff that joined us on Tuesday night for the Town Hall to discuss safety in our residence halls. Over the past 48 hours, our senior leaders have huddled quickly to develop immediate actionable steps. Although the Chief Operating Officer communicated these steps by email this afternoon, I also want to reflect on sentiments from the town hall.
By now, you have seen or heard of the unruly and unlawful behavior that occurred last weekend. Although we share our streets with non-GSU property owners and businesses, our university leadership finds this behavior unacceptable and we will do all in our power to stem this activity. The safety of our students is our top priority.
Four Pillars
COLLEGE TO CAREERS
IDENTITY AND PLACEMAKING
Initiatives
Our New Strategic Plan
As we begin a new strategic planning process at Georgia State, it’s a time to explore and discuss how the university can become an even stronger institution. As a result of our previous plan, Georgia State has made significant strides in many areas including supporting students and increasing graduation rates for all undergraduates, raising the level of research funding, and establishing new structures and programs that have launched academic excellence and culture. But we have not reached our full potential! Under the leadership of President M. Brian Blake, and with the talent and commitment of faculty and staff, we will draft a new plan using an inclusive and engaged process. As a premier urban research university, we have a crucial purpose within our state and beyond. With thoughts and voices from everyone in our university community, we will draft a strategic plan that provides a foundation for us to move Georgia State into the next decade of excellence.
-Dr. Nancy Kropf,
Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
