Initiatives Making an Impact
At the beginning of 2024, Dr. Shantay Bolton, executive vice president for Administration and Finance, announced three strategic focus areas for A&F to create a more intentional approach to achieving our goals and objectives. These three areas will enable teams throughout A&F to be more focused and agile in responding to changing conditions internal and external to our Institute.
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Administrative Excellence
An administration's excellence can be measured by the quality of its work and the quality of its services. In essence, excellence means exceeding routine expectations.
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Empowering Collaboration
The culture of collaboration within A&F will help us maximize our individual impact and the power that collective intelligence brings to problem solving.
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Innovative Infrastructure
Public investments in physical assets should be guided by clear and long-term plans, considering the needs of all users, including vulnerable and marginalized populations. Innovative infrastructure at Georgia Tech will be managed in a sustainable, cost-effective, and equitable manner to ensure effective, accountable, and transparent use of academic, research, residential, administrative and community purposes.
See how our focus areas support the goals of the Institute Strategic Plan.
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Our Progress
A&F is driving these initiatives forward. Read more about their objectives, how they align with the ISP, and the latest news and events for ways you can get involved.
Mission Statement
A&F brings together people, practices, resources, and technology to provide high-quality, inclusive, innovative experiences and develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.
Vision Statement
We will be valued partners and innovative problem-solvers committed to providing exceptional service and creating a sustainable and supportive environment where every member of the Georgia Tech
community can thrive.
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Get to Know the Initiatives
Administrative Excellence (Admin X)
AdminX is a portfolio of initiatives improving the administrative experience at the Institute for our faculty, staff, and students. The initiative is spearheaded by a variety of departments within A&F including ASC, Finance and Planning, OHR, and OIT. AdminX contributes to the ISP themes: lead by example, champion innovation, and cultivate well-being.
Budget Reform
The Budget Reform program introduces a new budget model and budget system to help deliver on the Institute's priorities. This initiative is spearheaded by the Budget Office within Finance and Planning and contributes to the Institute's Strategic Plan theme of lead by example.
Comprehensive Campus Plan
The Comprehensive Campus Plan will inform how campus space can be utilized to support the growing and changing campus community for the next 10 years and beyond. The plan is spearheaded by Infrastructure & Sustainability and supports the ISP theme lead by example.
Data Excellence
The goal of the Data Excellence initiative is to be a leader in leveraging data analytic tools and processes to inform decision-making and be an example in the protection, management, and governance of data. DataX is spearheaded by OIT and supports the ISP.
Ethics Programming and Education Council
The Ethics Programming and Education Council (EPEC) strives to connect members of the A&F community with opportunities to live our values in practical, meaningful ways. The EPEC initiative was developed as part of the A&F Strategic Plan and aligns with the ISP initiative lead by example.
Living Campus
The Living Campus concept was solidified through the A&F Strategic Plan. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving Infrastructure & Sustainability. The goal is to leverage the campus and its data to assist in research at the Institute. This initiative supports the ISP theme lead by example.
Staff Culture Advisory Council
The A&F Staff Culture Advisory Council is an initiative stemming from the A&F Strategic Plan. The council is composed of one member from each A&F department. Council members are tasked with working alongside their VP to address organizational culture. This initiative supports the ISP theme cultivate well-being.
Working @ Tech
The Working @ Tech initiative is assisting in creating the workplace of the future by providing staff and people leaders with modernized tools and processes. The initiative is spearheaded by OHR but consists of a diverse committee of campus community members. Working @ Tech supports the ISP theme lead by example.
Sustainability Next
The goal of the Sustainability Next Plan is to provide a path toward establishing Georgia Tech as a leader in equitable, economic, and environmental sustainability. The plan is a collaborative effort among campus academics, researchers, and administrators and aligns with the Institute Strategic Plan (ISP) themes lead by example and connect globally.