Leadership and Institutional Development

Administration Division

Great from the Middle

USG Great from the Middle (GFTM) is a development program for current managers/supervisors at USG institutions, specifically those at the Director level or below with direct reports who have a high potential for growth. This program aims to enhance leadership skills for those "leading in the middle." USG GFTM will consist of four sessions, two in-person and two virtual. 

LID will be rolling this program out in a regional approach. Each campus will have the opportunity for 10 eligible individuals to participate in their regional cohort and will have their own process for nominating and disseminating details to their campus. 

Regional Cohorts:

  • Spring 2025 - MGA, GCSU, FVSU, Gordon State, Columbus State
  • Fall 2025 - ABAC, Albany State, VSU, SGSC, GSW
  • Fall 2025 - UNG, GHC, Dalton State, UGA, GGC
  • Spring 2026 - Georgia Southern, SSU, CCG, EGSC, AU
  • Spring 2026 - AMSC, Clayton State, UWG, GSU, GA Tech, KSU