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  <title><![CDATA[Provost Visits GT-Savannah to Address Questions and Concerns Regarding Review Process]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p><strong></strong>Georgia
Tech-Savannah students, faculty and staff had the opportunity to meet with Georgia
Tech Provost Rafael Bras and members of the Georgia Tech-Savannah Task Force on
April 12 and 13. The purpose of the visit was to provide a forum for the
GT-Savannah community to ask questions and share comments regarding the ongoing
review by the Task Force and for the provost to clarify proposals under
consideration.</p>

<p>In response
to questions regarding the purpose and timing of the review, Bras said that the
adoption of the Institute’s strategic plan was a key consideration along with a
variety of other factors including challenging economic conditions, challenging
demographics and needs of the community and the evolving higher education
landscape.</p>

<p>“During my
visit last September, I promised to provide guidance regarding the future of
Georgia Tech-Savannah by the end of the academic year,” said Bras. “Our goal is
to complete the report by June 1.”</p>

<p>Once the
report is complete, it will be presented to Georgia Tech President G.P. “Bud”
Peterson for consideration. Any academic program changes may require review by the
Board of Regents. After Task Force recommendations are adopted, a transition
plan will be developed.</p>

<p>While
students expressed concerns about the future of the undergraduate program, Bras
assured them that it would be business as usual for the coming fall semester.
“Any changes that are adopted will be gradually implemented with our students
in mind,” he said. “Our goal is for our students to succeed no matter what
recommendations are adopted.”</p>

<p>Updates from
the Task Force and other information about the ongoing review will be posted on
the Georgia Tech-Savannah website.</p>]]></body>
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