General Information
The New Faculty Tour was started in 1977 by Gene Younts, former vice president for public service and outreach at UGA. It has been held annually except in 1990, 2003, and 2004.
The goal is to introduce new faculty to the state - the economy, geography, history, demography, culture, and the importance of the university to the state. The Tour also introduces academic faculty to UGA's public service and outreach mission and gives faculty an opportunity to get to know other faculty outside their departments early in their careers.
Each spring, deans, department heads and vice presidents are invited to nominate new faculty and high-level staff to participate. Between 35 and 45 faculty are selected to participate annually.
2006 Photos
2006 Itinerary
Testimonials
"On the tour, I saw how diverse the state is and how committed alumni and community people are to this university. But I also saw how committed UGA people, especially those in Cooperative Extension, are to the people of Georgia."
- Maureen Grasso Dean
Graduate School, University of Georgia
- Maureen Grasso Dean
Graduate School, University of Georgia