The Gold Standard

About the GOLD STANDARD Initiative

The Fort Valley State University GOLD STANDARD Initiative is a dynamic program designed to empower students, faculty, and staff to shape and elevate the FVSU community. In collaboration with the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, this initiative aims to celebrate the Wildcat experience while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence that will transform our campus climate. 

The FVSU Student GOLD Standard Initiative operates on five tenets: School Pride, Self-Pride, Empathy, Honesty, and Commitment, which every member of the FVSU community is encouraged to embody.
  1. School Pride: Believing in the overall University mission and thus renewing your commitment to your education at Fort Valley State University. 
  2. Self-Pride: A feeling of self-respect and personal worth.
  3. Empathy: The ability to recognize, understand, and share the thoughts and feelings of others. 
  4. Honesty: Always display integrity, respect, fairness, truthfulness, and sincerity. 
  5. Commitment: An unwavering promise of academic excellence, integrity, campus engagement, and loyalty to Fort Valley State University. 
     
The GOLD STANDARD isn’t just a set of ideals—it’s a pathway to personal and community empowerment. By living these values, we strengthen our bonds and move FVSU forward. Our commitment to these principles is why we are proud to be:
  • We are ranked as the #1 Public HBCU in Georgia  
  • We are ranked #1 Public University in Social Mobility for Regional Universities, South
  • We have been ranked 15th as one of the Best HBCUs for LGBTQ+ students for 2022 by BestColleges.com
     

 

The Gold Standard Objective

Our goal is to establish and maintain a standard of excellence at Fort Valley State University. We aim to challenge actions and behaviors that don't align with our values by asking a simple yet powerful question: “Is that The Gold Standard?” This question encourages us all to uphold our integrity and strive for the highest quality in everything we do.

 

Gold Standard Award: Nominate Exceptional Service Today

We are thrilled to announce the opening of the Gold Standard Customer Service Award nomination portal! This award honors individuals who go above and beyond, embodying exceptional dedication, professionalism and care in their service. Now is the time to recognize those who set the bar high in customer experience.

Nominate your colleagues or peers who deserve to be celebrated for their outstanding contributions. Nominations are open until November 11, so don't miss this opportunity to showcase the leaders of exemplary service!

Click below to submit your nomination and shine a light on those who make a difference.

NOMINATE NOW

Meet Last Year's Winners

Get inspired by those who exemplified the Gold Standard last year! These individuals set the bar high, showing exceptional dedication, service, and commitment to our community.

Here’s a look at the winners who went above and beyond to make a difference at Fort Valley State University: