A center for INNOVATION in teaching, Georgia Gwinnett College offers leading-edge technology, personal attention and hands-on learning experiences for students who want to forge their own paths. It’s a place where CREATIVITY is fostered and rewarded, and students and faculty are encouraged to think big. And it’s a place where students are empowered to put ideas into action, finding INSPIRATION all around them – on campus, in the workplace, in their communities and out in the world.  It’s no wonder GGC is known as the Campus of Tomorrow.

Groundbreaking technology, unparalleled student and faculty engagement, and abundant opportunities for students to put theory into practice.  That’s Georgia Gwinnett College. Where innovation, creativity and inspiration meet.

Accreditation Status

Georgia Gwinnett College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Georgia Gwinnett College.

Vision

Georgia Gwinnett College will be a premier 21st Century Liberal Arts College where learning will take place continuously in and beyond the confines of the traditional classroom.  Its cornerstones will be innovative use of educational technology and a commitment to an integrated educational experience that develops the whole person.  GGC will be a wellspring of educational innovation. It will be a dynamic learning community where faculty engagement in teaching and mentoring students will be the hallmark. It will be a driving force for change in student success. As such, it will be a model for innovative approaches to education, faculty engagement with students, and highly efficient student, facility, and administrative services.

Mission 

Georgia Gwinnett College provides access to targeted baccalaureate level degrees that meet the economic development needs of the growing and diverse population of the northeast Atlanta metropolitan region.  It emphasizes the innovative use of technology and active-learning environments to provide its students enhanced learning experiences, practical opportunities to apply knowledge, increased scheduling flexibility, and a variety of course delivery options.  Georgia Gwinnett's outstanding faculty and staff actively engage students in various learning environments, serve as mentors and advisors, and assist students through programs designed to enhance their academic, social, and personal development.  GGC produces contributing citizens and future leaders for Georgia and the nation.  Its graduates are inspired to contribute to the local, state, national, and international communities and are prepared to anticipate and respond effectively to an uncertain and changing world.

Institutional Goals

As a charter 21st century institution GGC will:

• Produce graduates who can anticipate and respond effectively to the changing world.
• Inspire graduates to be contributing citizens and community leaders.
• Achieve significant levels of student success in retention, progression and graduation.
• Innovatively design and deliver educational programs and support services.
• Engage with Gwinnett and surrounding communities to support student development and community needs.
• Create a culture devoted to the holistic development of students.
• Acquire the resource base needed to accomplish its mission and vision.
• Serve as a resource for innovation for the broader educational community

Operating Principles

Georgia Gwinnett College is committed to:

• Continuous review, assessment, change, and experimentation
• Holistic development of students
• Building partnerships with its business and community constituents
• Developing a workforce of highly competent teachers and staff who are also action oriented and innovative   
• Innovatively integrating technology into educational experiences
• Diversity and building a multicultural environment to prepare students to succeed in a global society
• Being the community of choice to work for faculty, administrators, and staff
• Providing a supportive work environment that encompasses involvement, open communications, a spirit of collegiality and an appropriate reward system