Strategic Plan Project Teams

Burdell Center & Interactive Design

Co-Chairs: Jim Budd, chair, School of Industrial Design, Bill Wepfer, chair, School of Mechanical Engineering | Project Liaison: Steve French, associate dean, College of Architecture

Related Goals: Be Among the Most Highly Respected Technology-Focused Learning Institutions in the World, Ensure that Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Public Service are Fundamental Characteristics of Our Graduates

Abstract: The Georgia Tech culture is rooted in discovery, innovation, and creation of ways that make a real difference in society, industry, government and academia. Our students must be well versed in the art and science of design. The Burdell Design Center leverages the wide range of complementary design cultures and practices across the Institute. It is a physical space where students can prototype and learn by doing.

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The Latest Update:

April 25, 2012—Project co-chairs shared findings and recommendations for implementation during an all-day retreat in the Global Learning Center.

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Campus Visioning & Planning

Co-Chairs: TBD | Project Liaison: Sandi Bramblett, executive director, Institute Research & Decision Support

Related Goals: Relentlessly Pursue Institutional Effectiveness

Abstract: Interwoven in the strategic plan, goals, and initiatives is the idea of a comprehensive “live – learn – work – play” environment for the campus community. Achieving our vision of Georgia Tech in 2035 includes being able to: Provide state-of-the-art research facilities; Provide and effectively manage space for classrooms and faculty offices; Provide first-in-class residential and entertainment facilities for our campus community; Plan and resource future growth.

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The Latest Update:

July 25, 2011 — With a little bit of help from a $6.7 million award from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and a newly formed Energy Conservation Team, Georgia Tech Facilities is taking on the challenge of improving energy efficiency on campus.

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Energy Engineering / Sustainable Energy

Co-Chairs: Marilyn Brown, professor, School of Public Policy, Bob McGrath, director, Georgia Tech Research Institute | Project Liaison: Julie Swann, associate professor, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Related Goals: Sustain and Enhance Excellence in Scholarship and Research

Abstract: Development of technologies and policies for a secure, sustainable and environmentally acceptable energy supply remains one of the great challenges of the 21st century. The Energy Engineering / Sustainable Energy project team strives to identify where Georgia Tech fits in this broad and complex problem space, and where Georgia Tech can be preeminent.

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The Latest Update:

June 18, 2012—Tim Lieuwen, a professor and combustion engineer in the School of Aerospace Engineering, has been named executive director of Georgia Tech's Strategic Energy Institute. There, he expects to be a "systems integrator," bringing together the many elements of Georgia Tech science, engineering, computing and policy research to address the planet's most pressing energy challenges.

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Georgia Tech Policy Institute

Co-Chairs: Susan Cozzens, vice provost, Graduate Education and Faculty Affairs, Marlit Hayslett, senior research associate, GTRI | Project Liaison: Chet Warzynski, executive director, Organizational Development

Related Goals: Be Among the Most Highly Respected Technology-Focused Learning Institutions in the World

Abstract: Georgia Tech has the potential to have much more impact in the policy world. A wide range of issues on the public agenda need our knowledge and expertise, at local, state, national, and international levels. Several factors are holding us back. We therefore recommend establishing an institute with a cross-campus mission of increasing Georgia Tech’s visibility, presence, and impact in policy discussions.

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The Latest Update:

April 25, 2012—Project co-chairs shared findings and recommendations for implementation during an all-day retreat in the Global Learning Center.

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Globalization of Our Education

Co-Chairs: John McIntyre, professor, Scheller College of Business, Mike McCracken, principal research scientist, College of Computing | Project Liaison: Pat McKenna, vice president, Legal Affairs and Risk Management

Related Goals: Be Among the Most Highly Respected Technology-Focused Learning Institutions in the World, Expand Our Global Footprint and Influence

The focus is set on furthering the globalization of the educational experience at Georgia Tech with special emphasis on:

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The Latest Update:

Nov. 15, 2012—When Georgia Tech released its 25-year strategic plan in 2010, the emphasis on growing Tech’s international presence and reputation was clear. In support of those aspirations, leadership within Office of the Provost has released its Global Positioning Strategy, a roadmap for how the Institute intends to pursue future international opportunities.

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Innovation Task Force

Co-Chairs: Ravi Bellamkonda, professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Merrick Furst, professor, School of Computer Science | Project Liaison: Norman Marsolan, director, Institute for Paper Science and Technology

Related Goals: Be Among the Most Highly Respected Technology-Focused Learning Institutions in the World, Sustain and Enhance Excellence in Scholarship and Research

Position Georgia Tech as the institution known for innovation worldwide, preparing students to be innovation leaders whether their leadership role occurs in university, government or corporate labs; management; law; or public policy. Initial steps of this Innovation Task Force are to explore existing strengths at Tech. Examples include the TI:GER program focusing on commercialization of student generated ideas and research, and our InVenture Prize competition to encourage undergraduate invention.

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The Latest Update:

Jan. 10, 2011 — Flashpoint, a startup accelerator program based at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia, just had its first Demo Day at the Georgia Tech Research Institute. The newly launched incubator follows the typical format for programs like this, offering seed funding, mentorship, support, shared workspace and more, in return for a 6 percent share of the startup. (via TechCrunch) 

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Redefining & Reenergizing Life Sciences, Health Sciences and Biology

Co-Chairs: Andres Garcia, professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Richard Nichols, chair, School of Applied Physiology | Project Liaison: Steve Harvey, professor, School of Biology

Related Goals: Be Among the Most Highly Respected Technology-Focused Learning Institutions in the World, Sustain and Enhance Excellence in Scholarship and Research

Abstract: Georgia Tech is a leader in providing research, education, and economic advances in health, bioscience and biotechnology. From business systems to biomedical research and from health management to ecology, Georgia Tech leads in research and education for the improvement of health and life systems. Innovative ideas and devices will be translated into practical, economic advances in order to improve health, cure disease, and sustain environments that are required for life.

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The Latest Update:

April 25, 2012—Project co-chairs shared findings and recommendations for implementation during an all-day retreat in the Global Learning Center.

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Revitalizing Undergraduate Education

Co-Chairs: Ayanna Howard, associate professor, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, John Tone, associate dean, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts | Project Liaison: Hugh Crawford, associate professor, School of Literature, Communication & Culture

Related Goals: Be Among the Most Highly Respected Technology-Focused Learning Institutions in the World, Sustain and Enhance Excellence in Scholarship and Research

Abstract: The full academic infrastructure of undergraduate education at Georgia Tech needs to ensure we are providing the most innovative pedagogical and curriculum experience for our students. This project team will consider: Academic Calendar, Core Curriculum, Multi-disciplinary minors, Grading System, Student Mentoring and Advising, and Technology and Education.

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April 25, 2012—Project co-chairs shared findings and recommendations for implementation during an all-day retreat in the Global Learning Center.

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Service Learning & The Legacy Project

Co-Chairs: Bob Thomas, professor of the practice, Scheller College of Business, Ellen Zegura, professor and chair, School of Computer Science | Project Liaison: Charles Isbell, associate dean, College of Computing

Related Goals: Ensure that Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Public Service are Fundamental Characteristics of Our Graduates

Abstract: A Service-Learning Program builds on the current multiple independent service learning activities on campus to: Promote engagement with social entrepreneurship & societal needs; Provide the structure for curricular and non-curricular participation; Connect with groups outside Tech to identify needs and opportunities; Identify foundations and grants to support service-learning projects.

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The Latest Update:

April 25, 2012—Project co-chairs shared findings and recommendations for implementation during an all-day retreat in the Global Learning Center.

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Strategic Business & Operations Framework

Co-Chairs: Amir Rahnamay-Azar senior vice president for administration and finance, Lisa Sills, deputy director for support operations, GTRI | Project Liaison: Lisa Sills, deputy director for support operations, GTRI

Related Goals: Relentlessly Pursue Institutional Effectiveness

Abstract: The GT culture is is rooted in discovery, innovation, and creation of ways that make a real difference in society, industry, government and academia. This culture, along with our relentless pursuit of institutional effectiveness propels the development of GT’s strategic business and operations framework.

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April 25, 2012—Project co-chairs shared findings and recommendations for implementation during an all-day retreat in the Global Learning Center.

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TechArts

Co-Chairs: Aaron Bobick, professor and chair, School of Interactive Computing, Gil Weinberg, associate professor, School of Music | Project Liaison: John Stein, dean of students, Division of Student Affairs

Related Goals: Be Among the Most Highly Respected Technology-Focused Learning Institutions in the World, Sustain and Enhance Excellence in Scholarship and Research

Abstract: We must enrich the “soul and sensitivity” of our students in the same way we develop their minds, by connecting the GT community to the world of art and expression. New industries have arisen in the 21st century as art and technology become more and more entwined – it is a new confluence between expression and technology. There are fundamentally complex problems that require invention and innovation to be solved, tapping into more than nuts and bolts technology.

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The Latest Update:

April 1, 2013—Fine arts isn’t something that most people associate with Georgia Tech. But a new annual festival aims to change that. On April 12 and 13, the Institute will host the TechArts Festival, a two-day event that will showcase the creative spirit at Tech through student and faculty projects.

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Technology & Law

Co-Chairs: Marie Thursby, Regents' Professor, Scheller College of Business, Bob Ahdieh, vice dean and professor, Emory Law School | Project Liaison: Lynn Durham, assistant vice president, Office of the President

Related Goals: Be Among the Most Highly Respected Technology-Focused Learning Institutions in the World

Abstract: Enhancing collaborative partnerships in the areas where technology meets the arts, design, medicine, and the law will be as critical during our next planning phase as was building physical infrastructure during the 2002-2010 period of the last strategic plan. 

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The Latest Update:

Aug. 7, 2011 — A collaboration between Georgia Tech and Emory University in the areas of law and technology is on its way to becoming a reality.

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The Allen Institute for Advanced Studies

Co-Chairs: Ellen Dunham-Jones, professor, College of Architecture, Ken Knoespel, professor, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts | Project Liaison: David McDowell, Regents Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering

Related Goals: Sustain and Enhance Excellence in Scholarship and Research

Abstract: An arena for creative ideas and rigorous inquiry to address issues and conditions that challenge society; and an intellectual portal through which Georgia Tech can engage robustly in these endeavors. Projects selected will be based on four basic principles:

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April 25, 2012—Project co-chairs shared findings and recommendations for implementation during an all-day retreat in the Global Learning Center.

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X-Degree

Co-Chairs: Richard Barke, associate professor, School of Public Policy | Project Liaison: Elle Creel, past president, undergraduate Student Government Association

Related Goals: Ensure that Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Public Service are Fundamental Characteristics of Our Graduates

Abstract: The X-Degree concept came about through a proposal that emerged from the strategic planning process – the “X-College option – where "X" stands for "experimental," and also "unknown" or "variable." It was not intended to replace existing colleges, but would serve as a venue in which students could self-select to customize their degrees with faculty guidance, and receive a non-traditional certification of their competencies rather than traditional grades and degrees.

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The Latest Update:

Dec. 2, 2011 — The X-College committee formed over a year ago to explore the idea of creating a “design your own major” program for Tech, as a way to increase curriculum flexibility and student faculty interaction. The committee is nearing the conclusion of the initial brainstorming phase, and it will be presenting its findings and recommendations for next steps to President G. P. “Bud” Peterson.

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