Introduction
The Georgia Health Sciences University Faculty Manual is compiled for the Faculty by Academic Council. Its purpose is to provide information to current and incoming faculty regarding the Georgia Health Sciences University. This manual contains summaries of many policies pertaining to faculty. The complete content of these policies are found in the Academic, Research, & Student Affairs (ARSA) Policy Library or Administrative Policies and Procedures , as indicated. The original policies should be consulted for greater detail.
Mission of the Georgia Health Sciences University
The Georgia Health Sciences University, chartered
in 1828 as a single academy to provide instruction in "several
branches of the healing art," is a major academic health center
and health sciences research university. The Georgia Health
Sciences University
which consists of schools of Allied
Health Sciences, Dentistry, Graduate Studies, Medicine, and Nursing
and an affiliated health care system is the only academic
institution in the State of Georgia dedicated exclusively to the
health sciences.
As a unit of the University System of Georgia
the state
'
s public system of higher education
the Georgia Health Sciences University
shares with other research universities the following core
characteristics:
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a statewide responsibility and commitment to excellence and academic achievements having national and international recognition;
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a commitment to excellence in a teaching/learning environment dedicated to serve a diverse and well-prepared student body, to promote high levels of student achievement, and to provide appropriate academic support services;
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a commitment to excellence in research, scholarship, and creative endeavors that are focused on organized programs to create, maintain, and apply new knowledge and theories; that promote instructional quality and effectiveness; and that enhance institutionally relevant faculty qualifications;
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a commitment to excellence in public service, economic development, and technical assistance activities designed to address the strategic needs of the State of Georgia along with a comprehensive offering of continuing education designed to meet the needs of Georgia's citizens in life-long learning and professional education;
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and a wide range of academic and professional programming at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels.
MISSION
The mission of the Georgia Health Sciences University is to improve health and reduce the burden of illness in society by discovering, disseminating, and applying knowledge of human health and disease... read complete mission statement
VISION
The Georgia Health Sciences University will become one of the nation's premier health sciences universities.
As a public institution dedicated to the discovery, dissemination, and application of scientific knowledge, the Georgia Health Sciences University values leadership, social responsibility, compassion, diversity, professionalism, and excellence . ... read complete values statement
NOTE
GHSU Mission, Vision, and Values pending approval from Board of Regents
SOURCE
Office of the President
