Global Learning Center UpdateAt Technology Square
Opening September 2003Presented by
Dr. Bill Wepfer, Vice Provost
Distance Learning and
Professional Education (DLPE)
www.dlpe.gatech.edu
Technology Square
Technology Square project includes:
• Global Learning Center
• Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
• DuPree College of Management including an executive education center
• EDI Building
• Georgia Tech Bookstore
• Technology Square Research Building
• ATDC building
• Retail and restaurants
G E O R G I A
T E C H
C A M P U S
Technology Square
NORTH
Relationship between GLC and Technology Square
• Physical connection of GLC to The GT Hotel and Conference Center (GTHCC) will allow for seamless operation between the two facilities
• Proximity to retail and restaurant establishments in Midtown will increase the range of meeting, learning and hospitality services to Georgia Tech and to the greater Atlanta community
• Faculty and course participants will have convenient access to Georgia Tech Bookstore
• Most distance-delivered credit courses will remain on the main campus but will utilize GLC technology and can be delivered anywhere around the world
Relationship between GLC and GTHCC
• GLC will host short courses, day conferences, and joint programs with the GTHCC
• GTHCC will host multi-day conferences and joint-programs with the GLC
• GLC and GTHCC have complementary capabilities and facilities
• Seamless coordination of GLC and GTHCC will enable Georgia Tech to host conferences of up to 500 attendees
DLPE Vision
• Georgia Tech will be the leading provider of technology related short courses and conferences in the southeastern U.S.
• Georgia Tech will be the best world-wide provider of distance-delivered premium engineering and technology-related MS degrees to working professionals
The GLC will enable Georgia Tech to:
• Be a leader in educational pedagogy and the delivery of distance education, especially as it impacts lifelong learning
• Grow its international outreach
• Provide educational outreach to its key research partners in a manner that will assist the growth of our research activities
GLC – 1st Floor
Break AreaRegistration
Stairs to Second FloorTemporary Office
Computer RoomsDistance Learning Room
CoC Office SuiteDL Office Suite Studio
Video Conference
Entrance
GLC – 2nd Floor
Break AreaRegistration
Temporary Office
75-Seat Auditorium125-Seat Auditorium
250-Seat AuditoriumLink to Hotel Stairs to 1st Floor
Entry from Parking Deck
GLC – 3rd Floor
Break AreaRegistration
Temporary Office
Sub-Divisible RoomsRooms
Conference Rooms
GLC – 4th Floor
DLPE SuitesVice-Provost SuiteSpecial Use Classroom (60 Seats)
50 DLPE Workstations
GLC Features
• 27 rooms including 5 auditoriums, 7 computer labs, and a total seating capacity of 1,500
• Convenient parking for faculty and course participants with 1,200 space parking deck located next to GLC and GT Hotel and Conference Center
• Wireless network will allow instructors to check email and access the internet
• Technology to deliver and receive programs from around the world
GLC Features continued...
• Ability to download information from campus servers to GLC for presentations/instruction
• State -of-the-art technology will allow instant communication with facilities in GT Lorraine, Singapore, GTREP and virtually anywhere in the world
• Transient offices for faculty
• Stinger shuttle will run between campus and Technology Square every 4 minutes
• Easily accessible by MARTA, I-85 & I-75, Hartsfield International Airport
Distance Learning Services Available Through the GLC
• Executive video conference service
• Video tape & CD-ROM duplication service
• Video editing service
• Streaming media services
• Remote video production service
• TV production studio
• Satellite broadcasting service
• Audio/Video/Data connectivity
Features for GLC 1st Floor Distance Learning Room
There is one premium distance learning room available with the following room features:
• 5 permanently mounted TV cameras• Permanent TV production console in separate control room• 5 plasma panels• Microphones and Internet data ports on desks for participants• Video teleconferencing• Audio digital signal processing equipment with integrated audio
teleconferencing hybrid• Power and LAN connections
Professional Education Services & Steps to Teaching a Professional
Education Course
• Contact Dr. Joseph Boland, Interim Associate Vice-Provost, and he will assign a team to work on your course
• An initial meeting will be setup with you to discuss expectations regarding your course
• Team members work with you on a preliminary budget, securing meeting space and coordinating any food and beverage needs
Professional Education Services & Steps to Teaching a Professional
Education Course
• Course marketing is initiated including market research, selecting mailing lists, formulating a marketing plan, coordinating design and mailing of marketing materials and listing course on Professional Education web site
• Registrations and payment are processed via checks, cash, credit card and confirmation letters are mailed to course participants
• Professional Education team coordinates all aspects of course logistics including enrollment, food breaks, notebook production, copyright issues and room setup
Professional Education Services & Steps to Teaching a Professional
Education Course
• On-site registration is provided on the first day of the course and includes course rosters, name badges and processing of walk-in registrants
• Vendor invoices are paid
• Course financials are prepared and sent to course administrator and course surplus is transferred to sponsoring Unit
• Course evaluations are sent to you for Professional Education Services provided
Faculty Benefits
• Earn extra compensation
• Earn revenue for your Unit
• Increase visibility and recognition
• Opportunity to teach in a modern learning environment
• Host a regional, national or international conference in a state-of-the-art facility
To schedule an event at the GLC contact:
Dr. Joseph Boland, Interim Associate Vice-Provost Distance Learning and Professional Education
Phone: 404-894-8572Email: [email protected]
For short course and conference needs contact:
Tim Gargis, Sales Manager Global Learning Center Phone: 404-385-3532
Email: [email protected]
