As the College of Lifetime Learning leads the charge in rethinking learning as a continuous relationship rather than a one-time transaction, it is intentionally adding to its leadership structure to help build an ecosystem that evolves alongside its learners. These individuals will challenge assumptions, guide strategy, and carry the work of the College forward in lasting ways.
Higher education has a set of shifting changes it can no longer ignore, and the College of Lifetime Learning is facing these challenges head on.
“Problems are the engine of progress, not barriers,” Inaugural Dean Bill Gaudelli said. “They force new thinking, new models, and new pathways forward, and that belief is at the center of our work.”
As the College leads the charge in reimagining learning as a continuous relationship rather than a one-time transaction, it is building an ecosystem that evolves alongside its learners.
These efforts take shape through collaboration with faculty, staff, industry partners, and communities. Each stakeholder brings a different perspective to help create learning environments that are relevant, accessible, and built for real-world impact.
To move from concept to execution, the College is intentionally adding to its leadership structure by seeking individuals who can challenge assumptions, guide strategy, and carry its work ahead in lasting ways.
Expanding the Team
“This is about bringing together people who are ready to think differently and work across boundaries,” Gaudelli said. “These roles are designed to work in concert to strengthen the foundation of the College while pushing its mission forward.”
The College’s work spans research, academic programs, workforce partnerships, and at-scale models, and requires thought leaders and innovators who can connect these efforts and translate ideas into action.
The search to fulfill these key roles are currently underway:
- Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Guide academic strategy, support faculty, and strengthen the systems that ensure quality as learning evolves - Associate Dean for Content & Product Strategy
Lead the development of learning experiences and content that serve various audiences and expand access at scale - Associate Dean for Research, Development & Innovation
Advance interdisciplinary research, drive experimentation, and translate ideas into real-world, executable plans - Executive Director of Access and Extension
Expand reach, build community partnerships, and create pathways to connect learners to opportunities
Each role reflects a distinct part of the College’s vision to transform lives through access to education, but are all grounded in the same goal: to rethink how learning is designed and delivered.
“The challenges higher education is facing are complex but solvable,” Gaudelli said. “We are at an inflection point, and the College can reshape how learning shows up in people’s lives.”
“This is an exciting time for Georgia Tech,” he added. “It’s invigorating to know we are building a team that will solve the problems that limit learning today and build something better for tomorrow.”