2011 Institute Address

President G. P. "Bud" Peterson presented his annual Institute Address on Aug. 30 at 11:00 a.m. in room 152, G. Wayne Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons. Peterson discussed progress on the Strategic Plan, and goals and challenges for the upcoming academic year.

2011 Institute Address

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Some excerpts from Twitter – #GT_Address

  • Thanks for tuning in, attending or tweeting with us this morning for #GT_address. We'll post a link to the archived video later today.
     
  • CNN features GT in their story on college admissions: http://t.co/YRHC8Rw
     
  • Peterson: "Thank you for all you do for Georgia Tech!" #GT_address
     
  • If student population grows, will be grads to support increased research. GT putting $100/stud. for med costs for grads #GT_address
     
  • North Ave: no plans to reduce to 2-lanes. 4-lanes will remain. Improvements will continue for student safety. Use crosswalks. #GT_Address
     
  • But, Tech's cost is at 75% of that of its peers - goes back to the great value #GT_address
     
  • Will students continue to pay more for higher ed? Peterson thinks so - funds from state will probably continue to decline #GT_address
     
  • Peterson: We started a seed funding program thru provost office. Clough Commons designed for interactive learning experiences. #GT_address
     
  • SGA undergrad president: What innovations are you considering for the classroom to be sure students have meaningful interactions w faculty?
     
  • International approach: Where do we want to be in the world? Who do we want to partner with? Connect w our students/alums abroad #GT_address
     
  • Ask questions of President Peterson now #GT_Address
     
  • Thanks to Tech for commitment to improving and investing in Georgia Tech - now taking questions #GT_address
     
  • Tech works on humanitarian logistics with global nonprofits; leads in STEM edu; part of 4 of 5 Race to the Top initiatives in GA #GT_address
  • Tech researchers lend expertise to Tennessee Valley Authority, Georgia Conservancy, Forbes, NYTimes, WSJ #GT_address
  • @ More about them at http://t.co/ncUkN8S
  • Developed LEED-like system in Qatar, drought and famine systems in Africa, response for oil spills in Gulf #GT_address
  • Sustainability: @ Green Honor Roll; solar panels by @ (GT spin out co.); helped w state water planning #GT_address
  • In health: regenerative medicine research, heart surgery device, solar sanitation system, microneedle patches #GT_address