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The University of Georgia ;VXi7dd`'%%, Fact Book 2007 Cover A commitment to diversity is an integral part of the University of Georgia’s educational mission. As expressed in the institution’s mission statement, the university “seeks to foster the understanding of and respect for cultural differences necessary for an enlightened and educated citizenry.” The Fact Book 2007 cover honors three courageous pioneers and their contributions to diversity at the University of Georgia. In January 1961, Hamilton E. Holmes became the first African-American man admitted to the University of Georgia. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1963, and became the first African American admitted to the Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Holmes had an esteemed medical career, including serving as Associate Dean of the Emory University School of Medicine and culminating as the head of orthopedic surgery at Grady Memorial Hospital. He was an ardent supporter of the university and was the first African- American member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia Foundation at the time of his death in 1995. In 1999, Dr. Holmes became the first African American to have an endowed professorship at UGA established in his name. In January 1961, Charlayne Hunter (now Hunter-Gault) became the first African-American woman admitted to the University of Georgia. After graduating in 1963, Hunter-Gault went on to become an award-winning journalist, respected for her work in television and print with such major outlets as CNN, NPR and The New York Times. Among other honors, she is a two-time winner of the prestigious Peabody Award for broadcast excellence. She has returned to UGA numerous times, including serving as a commencement speaker in 1998. UGA’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication created a Distinguished Writer in Residence program in her honor. In May 1961, Mary Frances Early transferred her graduate work from the University of Michigan to UGA. On August 16, 1962, she became the first African American to graduate from the University of Georgia, earning a master’s degree in music education. Early had a lengthy and distinguished career as a music teacher and administrator in Atlanta public schools and colleges. She was the first African-American President of the Georgia Music Educators Association and received their Distinguished Educator Award. UGA’s College of Education created an endowed professorship in her name and the Graduate and Professional Scholars organization holds an annual lecture in her honor. The building depicted behind the Arch was renamed the Holmes/Hunter Academic Building on January 9, 2001, as part of the 40th Anniversary commemoration of the desegregation of the university. Holmes and Hunter walked past the historic Arch and into this building to register for classes. The courage and fortitude displayed by these students and their families paved the way for others to follow. Hamilton E. Holmes photos courtesy of: Marilyn Holmes Personal Archives Foot Soldier Project Collection Russell Library for Political Research and Studies UGA Fact Book 2007 THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA FACT BOOK 2007 39th Edition Edited By: Marsha R. Allen Office of Institutional Research 110 East Clayton Street, Suite 505 The University of Georgia Athens, Georgia 30602-5279 Published By: Office of Institutional Research Denise C. Gardner, Director 110 East Clayton Street, Suite 505 The University of Georgia Athens, Georgia 30602-5279 (706) 425-3183 (706) 425-3200, fax Printed By: The University of Georgia Printing Department Max G. Harrell, Manager & Unit Head Printing Building 210 River Road Athens, Georgia 30602-6007 Copyright © 2007 By: The University of Georgia Office of the Vice President for Research 609 Boyd Graduate Studies Research Center Athens, Georgia 30602-7411 Web All material contained in this book is also available at the Office of Institutional Research website. http://www.oir.uga.edu This book is intended as a reference and may be quoted using accepted scholarly citation without permission. Reproduction of complete tables, figures, or text must include a University of Georgia Fact Book 2007 notation and page number. ii UGA Fact Book 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page List of Figures............................................................................................................................................................. vi GENERAL INFORMATION About the Institution ........................................................................................................................................... 2 The Mission of The University of Georgia .......................................................................................................... 3 The University of Georgia Strategic Plan ........................................................................................................... 4 ADMINISTRATION Board of Regents ............................................................................................................................................... 6 University System of Georgia Administrative Staff............................................................................................. 6 Senior Administrative Officers: Fall 2007 ........................................................................................................... 7 Deans of Colleges and Schools: Fall 2007 ........................................................................................................ 7 The Arch Foundation for the University of Georgia: 2007-08 Trustees .............................................................. 9 ADMISSIONS New Freshmen: Fall Terms 1998 - 2007.......................................................................................................... 12 Mean Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Scores for Entering Freshmen: Fall Terms 2003 - 2007....................... 13 Georgia High Schools of Entering Freshmen: Fall 2007 .................................................................................. 14 Academic Scholarships: Academic Years 2005-06 and 2006-07..................................................................... 15 Undergraduate Transfers: Fall Terms 1998 - 2007 .......................................................................................... 15 Georgia Colleges and Universities from Which Undergraduate Students Transferred to The University of Georgia: Fall 2007..................................................................................................... 16 Graduate School Admissions: Fall Terms 1998 - 2007.................................................................................... 17 Average Entrance Test Scores of Accepted Degree-Seeking Graduate Students: Fall Terms 2003 - 2007.... 17 ENROLLMENT Enrollment by Class: Fall Terms 1998 - 2007 .................................................................................................. 20 Enrollment by College and School: Fall Terms 2003 - 2007 ............................................................................ 21 Enrolled Foreign Students by Country of Origin and UGA Student Level: Fall 2007........................................ 23 Enrollment by State of Origin and UGA Student Level: Fall 2007 .................................................................... 24 Enrolled Georgia Residents by County of Residence and UGA Student Level: Fall 2007 ............................... 26 Characteristics of Enrolled Students by Class: Fall 2007................................................................................. 28 Retention Rates for First-Time Full-Time Undergraduates: Entering Cohorts 1998 - 2006.............................. 29 DEGREES CONFERRED Degrees Conferred by School or College and Degree Level: Fiscal Year 2006-07 ......................................... 32 Degrees Conferred by Degree Level: Fiscal Years 2002-03 Through 2006-07 ............................................... 33 Summary of Degrees Conferred by Program Classification: Fiscal Year 2006-07........................................... 34 Undergraduate Degree Programs and Majors ................................................................................................. 35 Graduate and Professional Degree Programs and Majors............................................................................... 37 Graduation Rates for First-Time Full-Time Undergraduates: Entering Cohorts 1998 - 2006 ........................... 40 Popular Degree Majors: Fall 2007 ................................................................................................................... 42 iii UGA Fact Book 2007 ACADEMIC INFORMATION Total University Student Credit Hours: Fiscal Year 2006-07............................................................................ 44 Distribution of Grades by Class: Academic Year 2006-07 ............................................................................... 45 Graduate Assistantships: Fall 2007.................................................................................................................. 46 Graduate Fellowships and Assistantships Awarded Through the Graduate School: Fall 2007................................................................................................................................................... 46 Honors Program Enrollment and Sections: Fiscal Year 2006-07 ..................................................................... 47 Honors Program Awards: Fiscal Years 2002-03 Through 2006-07.................................................................