Georgia Tech has named William ‘Bill’ Gaudelli as the inaugural dean of its newly established College of Lifetime Learning, effective August 1.
With over 35 years of experience in education, research, and academic administration, Gaudelli is poised to take on this significant role.
The College of Lifetime Learning, which was founded in September 2024, is Georgia Tech’s seventh college and its first new establishment in over 30 years.
This innovative college includes several key programs: the Center for 21st Century Universities, the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing, Georgia Tech Professional Education, and Georgia Tech-Savannah.
The mission of the College is to revolutionize learning experiences for individuals throughout their lives and to enhance organizational access to necessary reskilling and upskilling opportunities.
By focusing on making learning more accessible, affordable, and transformative, the College aims to serve a diverse group of learners, which includes K-12 students, working professionals, and lifelong learners.
Interim Provost Karie Davis-Nozemack expressed confidence in Gaudelli’s selection, stating, ‘Bill Gaudelli’s expertise and leadership in educational innovation make him the perfect choice to lead our new College.’
She noted that his vision will be crucial during this important phase of the College’s formation, faculty recruitment, and overall growth.
Karie Davis-Nozemack also extended her gratitude to the search committee, chaired by the Dean of the Scheller College of Business, Anuj Mehrotra, for their efforts in identifying an exemplary leader for this essential role.
Gaudelli currently serves as senior vice provost for Educational Innovation and Assessment at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania.
Previously, he was the dean of the College of Education at the same university, an era during which he initiated innovative programs that bridged traditional and nontraditional learning pathways.
Before his tenure at Lehigh, he was chair of the Department of Arts and Humanities at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he led the social studies program.
As an internationally recognized expert in global citizenship education and teacher development, Gaudelli has published over 85 scholarly works, including multiple books addressing teaching and learning from a global perspective.
He has also co-founded the Global Competence Certificate program, a blended learning initiative that collaborates with World Savvy and the Asia Society to promote global education through interactive digital learning experiences that develop vital global skills.
Gaudelli earned his master’s and doctorate in social studies education from Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Education.
His journey in education began over a decade ago when he taught social studies at Hunterdon Central Regional High School in New Jersey before transitioning to higher education.
‘Learning is at the heart of what it means to be human — an ongoing process of living, growing, and evolving across the lifespan,’ Gaudelli stated upon his appointment.
He expressed that his fundamental commitment to enhancing lifelong learning is what motivated him to join Georgia Tech.
Gaudelli remarked, ‘The opportunity to help launch a new College dedicated to learners at every stage of life is both a privilege and a personal calling.
I’m thrilled to join faculty, staff, and stakeholders across the Georgia Tech community in this bold initiative to expand access to purposeful, transformative learning for all.’
Under Gaudelli’s leadership, the College of Lifetime Learning aims to broaden its innovative offerings and fully support Georgia Tech’s strategic objective of doubling its educational reach by the year 2030.
For additional information about the College of Lifetime Learning, visit cll.gatech.edu.
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