Recommendations of the George Washington University Commission for the Year 2000 are presented, along with a description of the mission of the university. The Commission studied the missions and programs of the university and made 18 major recommendations concerning: building a university of quality and distinctive aspirations concerning international programs, the study of government, and the use of computers. Recommendations concern: building research capability, curricula and teaching, communications, the performing arts, university libraries, the Division of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions, faculty development, student financial aid and recruitment, student life, facilities, and university planning. Specific curricula and teaching concerns include general education, writing and mathematics, honors, and interschool majors. In general, the Commission's proposals are designed to achieve excellence in fulfilling the university's purposes: liberal education, education for leadership, preprofessional and professional education, and research. Appended is a summary of activities of the Commission. The use of the Commission's report for accreditation self-study is also addressed, along with information about the accreditation review and steering committee members. (SW)