Addressing the Latest State Budget Reductions
November 18, 2009—Late yesterday, the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents approved plans for an 8 percent reduction for the current fiscal year (FY10). The Board’s actions will require cost adjustments as well as increase the mandatory institutional student fee.
Provost Search Committee & Restructuring
November 17, 2009—Over the course of the past month, I have met with numerous faculty, staff, and student groups to discuss the Provost Search Committee and the current leadership/support structure within the Institute’s central administrative offices.
Veterans Day Message
November 11, 2009—At Georgia Tech we have 274 veterans among our faculty and staff. Another 275 students are enrolled in our ROTC programs. Today we honor the nobility of their commitment and contributions to this country.
From the President, November 2009
November 3, 2009—Several recent speaking engagements have led me to become even more deeply engaged in the national conversation on the future of higher education.
Dr. Gary Schuster to Step Down as Provost
October 21, 2009—Dr. Gary Schuster has informed me of his desire to step down from his position as provost and return to the faculty. He has agreed to continue in his current role as we conduct a national search for a new provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs.
From the President, September 2009
I want to thank everyone who attended the investiture three weeks ago and also to send a special thanks to the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of Georgia Tech who participated in the opening discussions of our strategic plan, Designing our Future.
A Message on Budgets and Furloughs
August 10, 2009—Tomorrow, the University System of Georgia’s (USG) Board of Regents will hold its monthly meeting, and among the agenda items it will consider are budget reduction scenarios amounting to 4, 6, and 8 percent of our state funding. These reductions will be mandated to help close the state’s budget gap brought on by declining revenues.
Governor's Directive Regarding Furloughs for State Employees
July 22, 2009—As you have undoubtedly heard, as a result of the continuing decline in state revenues, late yesterday Governor Perdue announced a “mandatory three day furlough for every state employee to be taken before the end of the calendar year.” This of course includes Georgia Tech.
From the President, July 2009
One of the important aspects of my role as president is to share Georgia Tech's story in an effort to communicate the positive impact our faculty, staff, students, and alumni have on their respective communities and the world.
Safety On and Around Campus
June 24, 2009—All of us here at Georgia Tech continue to be very concerned about the recent crimes that have occurred in the areas surrounding the Georgia Tech campus. I want to reassure you that we are committed to making our campus and the surrounding neighborhoods, where our students, faculty and staff reside, as safe as possible. I have heard from a number of you who have asked what measures, in addition to the numerous safe campus initiatives we already have in place, we are taking.
Recent Budget Reductions
May 29 2009—As was announced earlier this morning, the state of Georgia has seen precipitous declines in monthly revenue collections, ranging from 20-35 percent in monthly revenues over a year-to-year basis. These are substantial and largely unprecedented, and we are being told that this lingering economic effect is similar to what is occurring around the nation. The most recent revenue figures for the month of May 2009 have forced the state to take action to preserve a balanced budget for the current fiscal year. As a result, earlier this week the governor requested that all state agencies, including the University System of Georgia, make additional reductions to their annual state budgets.
USG Board of Regents' Recent Action on Employee Furloughs
May 26 2009—At its monthly meeting, the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents approved language that would enable the implementation of a mandatory furlough program. In addition, the Regents requested that each USG institution include this language in all annual appointment letters and contracts for the 2010 fiscal year.
State Employees Recognition Week
May 7, 2009—In his recent proclamation of State Employees Recognition Week, Gov. Sonny Perdue states that: "These hardworking men and women demonstrate dependability, initiative and practical stewardship of state resources."
Message from President Peterson
May 4, 2009—As we approach the end of the fiscal year and prepare to close the books on FY 2009, I wanted to apprise you of how we are managing the financial situation here at Georgia Tech and, based on recent developments, offer an institutional outlook for FY 2010.