Inclusive Excellence at HHSOM

We have long championed a shared community and welcoming environment, but are boldly reaffirming those commitments as part of our core values.  These are ongoing efforts and we aim for this page to communicate much more in the near future.

Mission and Values

At the Hugh Hodgson School of Music, we believe that music can be a force for good in a rapidly changing world. We are committed to guiding students toward artistic citizenship, and to improving the world through creativity and scholarship.

• We value music and music-making in all cultures and acknowledge that different cultures perform, listen to, and make music in a variety of ways and contexts.
• We value music-making at all levels, from beginning amateurs to seasoned professionals.
• We value the history and culture of music in Athens and the State of Georgia.

About Franklin College INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE

The Franklin College is the oldest and largest college at the University of Georgia.  Because the Arts and Sciences form the intellectual foundation of the academic community, the Franklin College views faculty, staff, and student inclusive excellence to be core values of our work and learning environment.

To learn more about specific inclusive excellence initiatives and programs in the Franklin College, please refer to the links to the right.  For questions and comments, please contact Associate Dean Marshall Shepherd, Franklin Leadership in Inclusive Excellence.