{"676567":{"#nid":"676567","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Commits to Doubling Educational Reach","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs one of the country\u2019s fastest-growing universities and one of the largest in the state, Georgia Tech is taking steps to expand access to lifetime educational opportunities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, the Institute announced the launch of its new\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lifetimelearning.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECollege of Lifetime Learning\u003C\/a\u003E, a cornerstone initiative in its commitment to double the number of degrees granted and non-degree learners reached by 2030. The announcement was made at the annual Institute Address by Georgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera, who emphasized the Institute\u0027s dedication to transformative education.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe College of Lifetime Learning is the result of a multiyear effort to respond to evolving industry demands and the global economy. As technology advances and workforce requirements change, continuous learning becomes increasingly important for job security and flexibility. The College will offer programs that elevate the academic study of learning and transform the future of education, from K-12 to post-retirement, ensuring that education is accessible at every stage of life.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince 2019, Georgia Tech has seen significant growth:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA 44% increase in degree-seeking students, from 35,630 to 51,431.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMore than double the number of participants in non-degree-seeking programs, from 28,609 to 71,048.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe College of Lifetime Learning is set to propel this growth even further, aiming to serve 114,000 learners by 2030.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech is committed to expanding access to high-quality education and ensuring that all learners, regardless of their background or the stage of their career, have the opportunity to succeed and get ahead,\u201d Cabrera said. \u201cWith our new College, we will provide a pathway for learners of every stripe to acquire the skills and tools they need to respond to the changing demands of the workplace and advance their careers.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday\u0027s announcement aligns with Georgia Tech\u0027s refreshed Institute strategic plan, which focuses on four key strategic priorities, or \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/strategicplan.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBig Bets\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. Be\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Ea\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Enational\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eleader\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Ein outcomes and ROI for all students\u003C\/strong\u003E: Lead in student outcomes, including graduation rates, employment success, and return on investment for all students \u2014 regardless of income level.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EDouble\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Ethe\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Enumber\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eof\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Edegrees\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Egranted\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eand\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Enon\u003C\/strong\u003E-\u003Cstrong\u003Edegree\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Elearners\u003C\/strong\u003E: Expand our academic reach, serve more students and non-degree learners of all ages and backgrounds, and become the leading source of tech-savvy leaders in the nation to drive innovation and create economic opportunity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E3. \u003Cstrong\u003EDouble\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Ethe\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Escale\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eand\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eimpact\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eof\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eresearch\u003C\/strong\u003E: Double research expenditures, particularly in key areas like medical innovation, AI, and sustainability, and enhance infrastructure to support cutting-edge research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EBuild\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Ea\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Edynamic\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Ehub\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eof\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Einnovation\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eand\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eentrepreneurship\u003C\/strong\u003E: Establish Georgia Tech as a top hub for innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship, significantly increasing the number of companies created and supported, and contributing to Atlanta\u0027s emergence as a leading startup city.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022As our society and the economy evolve at an unprecedented pace, learning must be a lifelong endeavor,\u0022 said Nelson Baker, interim dean of the College of Lifetime Learning. \u0022The programs offered by the new College will not only focus on traditional degree paths but also on lifelong learning opportunities that cater to different stages of careers and lives, increasing competitiveness for employers across the state of Georgia.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn his annual Institute Address, Georgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera introduced the Institute\u2019s \u2018Big Bets,\u2019 a strategy to expand education access and reach. Central to this plan is the launch of Georgia Tech\u2019s seventh college \u2014 the College of Lifetime Learning.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs workforce demands shift, the new College will provide programs spanning K-12 to post-retirement, ensuring education is accessible at every stage of life. President Cabrera highlighted Georgia Tech\u2019s responsibility to lead in this space.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"New College of Lifetime Learning expands offerings from K-12 through professional education."}],"uid":"35798","created_gmt":"2024-09-05 19:55:01","changed_gmt":"2024-09-05 20:04:26","author":"Ayana Isles","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-09-05T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-09-05T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"674845":{"id":"674845","type":"image","title":"College of Lifetime Learning Announcement","body":null,"created":"1725566147","gmt_created":"2024-09-05 19:55:47","changed":"1725566428","gmt_changed":"2024-09-05 20:00:28","alt":"President \u00c1ngel Cabrera announces Georgia Tech\u2019s seventh college \u2014 the College of Lifetime Learning.","file":{"fid":"258409","name":"Institute Address-007.JPG","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/09\/05\/Institute%20Address-007.JPG","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/09\/05\/Institute%20Address-007.JPG","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":4193937,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/09\/05\/Institute%20Address-007.JPG?itok=8rZCY3xE"}}},"media_ids":["674845"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"42911","name":"Education"},{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"193940","name":"college of lifetime learning"},{"id":"2662","name":"professional education"},{"id":"193941","name":"expanding access"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"},{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAyana Isles\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESenior Media Relations Representative\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/div\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["aisles3@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}