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�鶹�� Tech has launched a national search for the next Dean and Southern Company Chair of the College of Engineering. 

Home to eight Schools and 21,867 students, the College of Engineering is consistently ranked among and aspires to develop talent, ideas, and solutions with unmatched impact and scale. The new dean will play a pivotal role in advancing the College’s mission to educate future engineers, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and drive technological breakthroughs that address society’s most pressing challenges. 

Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Raheem Beyah has convened a to guide the process and ensure broad engagement from the �鶹�� Tech community. The search will be chaired by Vivek Sarkar, John P. Imlay Jr. Chair and Dean of the College of Computing. �鶹�� Tech has retained the services of the executive search firm WittKieffer. 

“We are looking for a visionary dean who will champion excellence in research and education, foster collaboration across disciplines, and strengthen the College of Engineering’s global impact,” said Beyah. “Equally important, the next dean will advance our public mission and expand access to communities across our city and state. This role comes at a pivotal time for the College as it builds on recent milestones, such as transformative investments in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, to prepare the next generation of leaders. I encourage the �鶹�� Tech community to take part in this important search process.” 

To provide opportunities for input, the committee will host a series of town hall sessions beginning on Jan. 20, offering �鶹�� Tech staff, faculty, and students a chance to share their perspectives: 

• Tuesday, Jan. 20, 11 – 11:50 a.m. – Open to all �鶹�� Tech community members (Virtual -  to receive the Zoom details) 

• Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1 – 1:50 p.m. – Open to �鶹�� Tech staff, Centennial Room, Exhibition Hall (2nd Floor) 

• Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2 – 2:50 p.m. – Open to all �鶹�� Tech faculty members, Centennial Room, Exhibition Hall (2nd Floor) 

• Wednesday, Jan. 21, 4 – 4:50 p.m. – Open to all �鶹�� Tech community members, Centennial Room, Exhibition Hall (2nd Floor) 

• Wednesday, Jan. 21, 5 – 5:50 p.m. – Piedmont Room, John Lewis Student Center (1st Floor) – Open to all �鶹�� Tech students 

For more information about the search, including position details and updates, visit the Office of the Provost’s page. A full list of is also available on the provost’s website. 

�鶹�� Tech community members can share feedback about the search process by filling out the anonymous or emailing GTEngineering@wittkieffer.com. 

Writer: Julian Hills, Executive Communications, Institute Communications