Updates from S. Jack Hu, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.

University of Georgia
Building Excellence: Updates from S. Jack Hu, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

July 28, 2021

In just three weeks, the University of Georgia will begin fall semester with a full return to the in-person instruction that has made this institution a national leader in public higher education.

 

Our campus community becomes safer with every person who is vaccinated against COVID-19, so vaccination continues to be strongly encouraged for all faculty, staff, and students. Appointments can be scheduled directly with the University Health Center, at other USG campuses, and in numerous community sites.

 

We look forward to welcoming new and returning faculty and students back to campus, and several resources are available to promote their success. New Faculty Orientation, scheduled for August 3, is the first of many workshops that are part of the comprehensive, year-long Keys to UGA: New Faculty Academy. The Division of Student Affairs has compiled resources and information for students, and units across campus have scheduled programs and events to welcome students.

 

The new academic year also includes two new awards to recognize faculty excellence. The University of Georgia Award for Excellence in Teaching, established based on a recommendation from the UGA Teaching Academy, will provide a $7,500 cash award for up to two full-time faculty members in a non-tenurable position each year. The Team Impact Award, sponsored by the Office of Research, recognizes contributions made by crosscutting teams and comes with a $5,000 prize.

 

Each new academic year brings new opportunities to advance our vital missions of teaching, research, and service. I extend my sincere appreciation to all of the faculty, staff, and academic leaders who have worked so diligently over the past several months. Thanks to your dedication, the University of Georgia is poised for an outstanding year of learning, discovery, and engagement.

 

Sincerely,

S. Jack Hu

Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
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TEACHING

Task force to examine lessons from pandemic

As UGA prepares for a full return to normal campus operations this fall, it is also looking back to identify how lessons learned from a year and a half of teaching during the COVID pandemic can enhance the learning environment.

 
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RESEARCH

Innovating precision agriculture technology

Concepts considered far-fetched for farm technology 20 years ago are now reality. The next wave of ideas in robotics and data harvesting will be operational before we know it. 

 
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SERVICE

Academic, outreach faculty team up on rural issues

Eight individual or teams of UGA academic faculty members were awarded seed grants to conduct research in rural communities alongside faculty from Public Service and Outreach and Cooperative Extension.
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Resuming In-Person Classes, Events, and Activities for Fall Semester

The first day of class for the fall semester, August 18, is rapidly approaching, and we are excited about being fully back on campus.

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Faculty Awards Information and Deadlines

UGA offers awards to its faculty that recognize excellence in teaching, research, service, and career achievements.

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Alumni Association Unveils 2021
40 Under 40

This program celebrates the personal, professional, and philanthropic achievements of successful UGA graduates under the age of 40.

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Student Affairs Student/Faculty Enrichment Fund

The Student/Faculty Enrichment Fund encourages faculty to host voluntary, out-of-class social gatherings with students whom they are teaching.
VAX UP at the UHC
 
 
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