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The Georgia Institute of Technology is
one of the world's premier technology
oriented universities. It has 15,000
students and 800 faculty, and is
consistently ranked among the best
universities in the nation. Unsuccessful
in securing funds two previous times,
the President, Senior Vice President
and Provost turned to STRATUS to
define a unique undergraduate learning
center that would elevate Georgia Tech
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and win State support. In Spring of 2001, STRATUS, faculty and academic
leadership at Georgia Tech defined a truly distinctive and optimum learning
environment for undergraduates in a technology-oriented university.
- Identify the strengths and concerns related to the
undergraduate experience
- Engage faculty in "horizon thinking" about the
future of teaching and learning
- Create a project vision and set of desired outcomes
- Develop a shared understanding of the physical
environment that would realize the vision and outcomes
- Use benchmark and best practices at peer institutions
The Result
- A unique 205,000 sq. ft. project that includes:
- An environment for project-based, team
oriented learning experiences
- A new center for pedagogical innovations
and faculty development
- Fusion of lower division classrooms, teaching
labs, advising, academic support and UG
library holdings
- Approval of $29 million in state funds
- A case statement that has attracted private donations for the project
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