Office of Academic Programs
The Office of Academic Programs promotes a culture of academic excellence in line
with UGA’s instructional, research, and outreach missions by developing and supporting
new and existing academic programs, policies, and awards and by providing oversight
for accreditation and institutional effectiveness. The office works directly with
the Office of the President and the Office of the Provost to ensure that institutional
academic activities reflect the goals, aspirations and mission of the institution.
Charter Lecture Series
The Charter Lecture Series was established in 1988 to honor the high ideals expressed in the 1785 charter that
created UGA as the first state-chartered university in America.
Commencement
The Office of Academic Programs and the Office of Special Events oversee the institution’s
annual fall and spring commencement ceremonies in collaboration with the Office of the Registrar, the Graduate School, and numerous
other units.
External and Internal Faculty Awards and Grants
The office coordinates various award nominations, including:
1. Regents’ Professorships
2. University Professorships
3. Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorships
4. Richard B. Russell Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Awards
5. Study in a Second Discipline Fellowships
6. State-of-the-Art-Conference Grants
7. SEC Faculty Achievement Award
8. SEC Professor of the Year
Leadership Training
To encourage leadership development for faculty and administrators, the office annually
supports:
1. Women’s Leadership Fellows Program
2. SEC Academic Leadership Development Program
3. Current Administrators Training
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest of all American honor societies. Election to membership is a distinguished
honor, which recognizes scholarship in the liberal arts, character and high academic
standing. The Office of Academic Programs supports the chapter’s activities, including
the fall and spring initiation ceremonies.
Questions? Contact Sherri Bennett at 706-542-0383 or phibetakappa@uga.edu
Signature Lectures
The Signature Lectures Series highlights select University of Georgia lectures each year that feature speakers
noted for their broad appeal and compelling bodies of work.
Questions? Contact Sherri Bennett at 706-542-0383 or sherri@uga.edu
