The sheer volume associated with the University is almost incomprehensible -- its thousands of academic and research and service programs, thousands of courses offered and degrees granted, millions of square feet of space, and countless educational and service contacts with citizens of Georgia and beyond.

Add to these numbers the University’s excellence, comprehensiveness, vitality, and productivity, and it is readily apparent that the University of Georgia is one of the finest institutions of higher education in the nation.

The 2000 UGA Fact Book provides a snapshot of the University at this exciting time in the institution’s history. Its Strategic Plan has been completed and its Self-Study for Reaccreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) is almost complete. New programs are being debated and new initiatives are being developed. To be a part of the University is invigorating.

It is with special significance that I thank the many individuals and units across the campus who provide data for the pages of the Fact Book. These associations have extended over many years, with me as the current editor and with Larry G. Jones as the previous editor. For many years Debbie Holliday has updated the pages for publication, and other individuals within Institutional Research & Planning have made strong contributions to the document.

I am grateful for the long-term effort and support that has been given to the production of the UGA Fact Book, which has developed into an invaluable institutional resource.

We’re always pleased to receive comments on the Fact Book. If you have questions about the data or suggestions for changes, please let us know.

Jo Anne Lowe