As a result of proactive financial planning, most Institute operations would not be immediately affected. The longer a shutdown lasts, the greater the likelihood that operational changes would be necessary.
To implement operational resiliency for the entire campus, beginning in mid-December, the chilled water system valves will be replaced, or new ones installed, in a phased approach.
Leo Howell, chief information security officer at Georgia Tech, has been named interim vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer.
Georgia law requires that all Institute employees disclose business transactions — conducted by themselves or family members — with the state or any state agency.