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New job: associate provost for Institutional Development
Michael
Hagearty
Institute Communications and Public Affairs
Provost Jean-Lou Chameau has named Jack Lohmann as Georgia Tech’s
first associate provost for Institutional Development and chair of the
newly created Council for Institutional and Academic Program Review and
Accreditation. Lohmann, who currently serves as the associate dean for
Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering and as a professor in the
School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, will continue to perform
those duties as well.
In his new role, Lohmann will lead institutional and academic program
reviews and their accreditations, particularly as they relate to major
accreditations — such as the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools (SACS) and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
(ABET) — as well as Board of Regents program reviews. His involvement
will also extend into the development and accreditation of the extended
learning programs Tech is creating, such as its Regional Engineering Program
(GTREP) and overseas programs in France and Singapore.
The Council will serve to provide guidance and coherence in Georgia Tech’s
preparedness to fulfill current and emerging accreditation requirements
and to promote effective approaches to evaluate and improve academic programs.
Based upon Lohmann’s recommendations, the Council will be formed
by the end of August, drawn from both the academic and administrative
constituents of Georgia Tech.
“A university’s accreditation is central to its reputation,”
said Chameau. “Jack’s commitment to Georgia Tech will ensure
the institutional initiatives being developed conform to the highest academic standards.”
In order to maintain accreditation, schools are periodically evaluated
on their ability to maintain appropriate standards for their graduates
to gain admission to other reputable institutions of higher learning or
to achieve credentials for professional practice. SACS is the recognized
regional accrediting body in 11 states for institutions of higher education
that award associate, baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degrees.
ABET accredits more than 2,500 engineering, engineering technology, computing
and applied science programs at more than 550 colleges and universities
nationally.
“Georgia Tech is highly regarded for its leadership in developing
and implementing innovative academic programs with effective approaches
for their evaluation and accreditation,” Lohmann said. “I am
pleased to have the opportunity to work with our faculty, staff and students
to further enhance Tech’s institutional initiatives for academic
excellence, particularly in the area of extending learning.”
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