GGC Milestones during Kaufman's Term | Georgia Gwinnett College

Dr. Kaufman became charter president of the then-unnamed college in September 2005.
Georgia Gwinnett College opened its doors on August 18, 2006 to 118 students as the nation’s first four-year public college founded in the 21st century and the first four-year public institution created in Georgia in more than 100 years.
GGC’s students voted to name its Grizzly mascot “General” to honor Dr. Kaufman.
In 2008, GGC held its inaugural commencement ceremony, graduating 17 students.
In 2009, the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools granted Georgia Gwinnett its initial accreditation in record time. More than 3,000 students attended GGC.
In 2010, GGC celebrated the opening of its new Library and Learning Center and its first student residence halls, transforming the commuter college into a residential campus.
More than 5,300 students enrolled for the 2010 fall semester.
The Student Center and laboratory structure opened in 2011.
GGC enrolled 9,400 students in fall 2012.
In 2013, the College broke ground on its Allied Health and Sciences Building.
2012-13 was the Grizzlies’ first season of official intercollegiate competition in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The varsity athletics facilities were completed.