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University of West Georgia
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The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Presidential Search Committee invite nominations and applications for the position of President of the University of West Georgia (UWG).
Since 1906 UWG has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13000 students and offering more than 100 programs UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a studentcentered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report the Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university West Georgia offers 86 fields of study including business computing nursing education STEM communication and digital media social sciences and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe quality and affordable university experience that connects students to postgraduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching research and creative activities and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally.
Living in Carrollton The City of Dreams offers the advantages of city life with a smalltown vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping restaurants nightlife opportunities and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns Carrollton is the cultural educational health care and commercial center for the west Georgia region. Invested in education with highly rated city and county K12 systems both city and county public school graduation rates are 90 and above and rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
The university seeks a collaborative transparent servant leader dedicated to student success innovative academic programming and community engagement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UWGs mission the ability to articulate an inspiring vision and proven success in working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders and partners. UWGs next president will be a highly visible visionary leader an engaged listener an effective communicator and an exceptional relationship builder. The successful candidate will have experience managing the financial and budgetary operations of a complex organization along with the creative thinking problemsolving and entrepreneurial skills necessary to address the universitys critical needs. Individuals with exemplary leadership experience in education business industry government the military or other sectors are encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration. For the complete search profile and qualifications please visit UWGs presidential web page or contact the search consultants directly at the email address listed below.
Confidential inquiries nominations and applications are invited. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should provide a resume or CV and a letter of application. Inquiries nominations and application materials should be sent electronically via email to the universitys search consultants Ann Yates and Dinah DeWitt at
The University System of Georgia is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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