President Jere Morehead lauds UGA community's service in State of the University address

University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead delivered the annual State of the University address this week.

Morehead, president of UGA since 2013, delivered his address Wednesday via a stream on the university’s Youtube page. Morehead thanked the UGA community for its dedication, service and perseverance in the face of a challenging year. 

Several initiatives were announced during the address, including a five-year effort to “expand active learning.” Morehead pledged $6 million for that effort.

“Active learning is the process through which instructors guide students who actively construct knowledge to think about what they are learning as they are learning it rather than merely absorbing facts,” said Morehead.

Another $1 million will go to mental health support, paid for through private funds. 

The ALL Georgia program will also be renewed for six more years. The program was established in fall 2018 and is geared toward supporting rural students attending UGA. 

Morehead also announced the launch of a “Connected Resilient Communities” program. The program, piloted in McDuffie County, is intended to help Georgia communities with economic and community development plans.