Display 0112:  Strategic Goals of SSU

SSU President Carlton E. Brown, “Personal Visions for 2005,”
Address to the Administrative Planning Session, Jekyll Island, GA, 7/98

1. Very good & excellent academic programs by national standards
2. Total headcount enrollment of 5500
3. 3 X number of graduates pursuing advanced graduate degrees
4. 85% of entering freshmen meet all admissions requirements
5. Full technology access for all students
6. Fully professionally accredited programs in business, public admin., & social work
7. Graduate student enrollment > 500
8. Two new residence halls
9. Retention rate > 50%
10. Engineering programs on campus in collaboration with Ga Tech
11. Endowed funds exceed $1 million
12. Off-site degree programs in three locations or in collaboration
13. Office sites in downtown Savannah re: community & economic development
14. Athletic programs fully self-supporting
15. Greatly expanded science & technology research labs
16. Annually admit > 100 3.2 GPA, 1100+ SAT, & top 15% of H.S. class--full scholarships
17. Comprehensive set of services & activities for a richer collegiate environment

Editor’s Note: In July, 1998, President Carlton E. Brown first announced his strong vision for Savannah State Unversity to achieve by 2005. Since that time, the vision has been reiterated at various times and places for diverse members of the university community in support of their strategic planning efforts.