United States, Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta, Valdosta State UniversityZaccari, Ronald M.2006-11-01Valdosta State University experienced continued growth and transformation during 2005-06 as the campus maintained its strategic focus on the success of its students and personnel; implemented additional key elements of the Master Plan; emphasized overall institutional effectiveness; and provided outreach to the community, region, and state. VSU’s total economic impact on its four-county MSA for FY 2006 was $331.7 million. With respect to its impact on the workforce, 5,183 jobs (8% of the employed labor force in the Valdosta MSA) were either directly related to the University or created as a result of spending by VSU employees and students. These figures are a testament to the integral role the University plays in the community and region. With the celebration of its centennial anniversary, VSU has become a significant force for education and economic development in South Georgia.application/pdfengValdosta, Ga. : Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collectionshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/vsu-par2005-2006UA 2-1-03-A-2Valdosta State UniversityCollege publicationsCorporation reportsCollege presidentsPresident's Annual Report, 2005-2006Text