The Technological University Reimagined : Georgia Institute of Technology, 1994-2008.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clough, G. Wayne.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational leadership.

College presidents.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (213 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Macon, GA : Mercer University Press, 2021.

Summary:

This book chronicles G. Wayne Clough's tenure as president of the Georgia Institute of Technology from 1994 to 2008, detailing the decisions and initiatives that shaped the university's growth and trajectory. It explores pivotal moments such as Georgia Tech's role in the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, advancements in biotechnology and bioscience, the establishment of the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, and the enhancement of undergraduate education. The text also highlights the transformation of the campus, including the creation of Technology Square and other infrastructure developments, while discussing the institution's increasing prominence in technology, policy, and global education. Written from the perspective of a former president, the book aims to preserve and reflect on the history and evolution of Georgia Tech during a critical period. It is intended for readers interested in higher education leadership, institutional growth, and the intersection of academia and innovation. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Title Page

Contents

Preface

Photographs

Chapter One: Introduction

Chapter Two: Righting the Ship

Chapter Three: The Centennial Olympic Games

Chapter Four: Biotechnology and Bioscience

Chapter Five: The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs

Chapter Six: The Undergraduate Education Experience

Chapter Seven: A Campus Befitting Georgia Tech

Chapter Eight: Technology Square

Chapter Nine: Putting a Policy Stake in the Ground

Chapter Ten: Steps to Maturity

Chapter Eleven: A Promise Made, a Promise Kept

Chapter Twelve: Summing Up

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Other Format:

Print version: Clough, G. Wayne The Technological University Reimagined

ISBN:

9780881468175

OCLC:

1482265855