At the recent University System of Georgia Teaching and Learning Conference, C21U's research scientist, Meryem Yılmaz Soylu, presented our work on integrating creativity into advanced STEM education and introduced "Socratic Mind," an AI-driven oral assessment tool. Yilmaz Soylu was part of a Georgia Tech group of presenters who shared their knowledge about course-based undergraduate research experiences, communities of practice, and more.

The Georgia Tech Atrium, inaugurated on April 21 at Peachtree Corners Curiosity Lab, is a pioneering space designed to advance research, collaboration, and community engagement. It offers learners of all ages access to hands-on workshops, specialized research facilities, industry partnerships, and networking opportunities.

New members Warren Goetzel, director of External and Faculty Engagement at C21U, and Daryl Diamond, director of Planning, Implementation, Transition, Adoption, and Continuous Improvement for Broward County Public Schools, will serve alongside the returning board members.

C21U Executive Director Steve Harmon recently participated in the University of Tennessee's College of Collaborative and Emerging Studies webinar panel discussion. Participants shared insights on the state of higher education, its future direction, and the need for institutions to adapt to modern student needs.

In the evolving landscape of higher education, C21U Director of Digital Learning Technologies Eric Sembrat emphasizes the critical need for institutions to develop comprehensive AI policies that address ethical considerations and bias mitigation while integrating these technologies into academic frameworks.

Follow Jeonghyun “Jonna” Lee’s path from English language educator in Seoul to leading C21U's research team.

Tech will use machine learning and artificial intelligence to predict applicants' eligibility for different financial aid categories. Led by C21U, this collaborative effort aims to increase educational opportunities and improve the accessibility of financial aid.

Transfer student programs provide pathways for students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their academic goals. In this article Provost Steve McLaughlin and Executive Director of Strategic Student Access Rick Clark emphasize their importance in removing barriers and supporting student success.

Georgia Tech has begun the search for the dean of the new College of Lifetime Learning. The search committee, chaired by Anuj Mehrotra, Dean and Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. Chair in the Scheller College of Business, includes a mix of faculty, staff, and students from across the College of Lifetime Learning, Georgia Tech, as well as University System of Georgia representatives.

Digital credentials offer flexible and secure recognition of skills and competencies, bridging the gap between traditional degrees and the demands of lifetime learning and workforce trends.

The Award recognizes significant new research with implications for professional practice in online and professional continuing higher education.

C21U's executive director explains how AI's exponential growth can revolutionize education by enabling personalized learning and fostering essential 21st-century skills.

As members of the Digital Credentials Consortium, we are eager to share the Consortium’s recent advancements in developing and deploying Learning and Employment Records (LERs) as Verifiable Credentials (VCs). The latest project has highlighted the transformative potential of VCs in securely sharing skills and achievements. Despite challenges such as the need for technical resources and clearer communication of VCs’ benefits, the pilot projects have successfully demonstrated the full lifecycle of VCs. These efforts are crucial in making LERs more accessible and meaningful for learners, issuers, and employers alike.

C21U collaborated with computer science master's student Ray Hung and other researchers to develop "Socratic Mind," an AI-powered oral assessment platform designed to enhance students’ understanding, critical thinking, and communication skills through Socratic questioning.

At 1EdTech's 2024 Learning Impact Conference, panelists in the "Intersection of AI and Education" session argued that using AI is essential for understanding and preparing for the future. Sandra DeCastro, vice president of marketing and higher education programs at 1EdTech, spoke with Tom Andriola of the University of California, Irvine, who moderated the discussion, and panelists Ryan Lufkin of Global Academic Strategy at Instructure, Steve Harmon of Georgia Tech, and Shawna Dark of UC Berkeley to share their insights in this article.

Today, the Institute announced the launch of its new College of Lifetime Learning, a cornerstone initiative in its commitment to double the number of degrees granted and non-degree learners reached by 2030. The announcement was made at the annual Institute Address by Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera, who emphasized the Institute's dedication to transformative education.

In this episode, Steve Harmon, C21U executive director, and Lev Gonick, chief information officer at Arizona State University, discuss how technology is redefining the university experience. They were both speakers at Times Higher Education’s Digital Universities US 2024 event.

(Photo: Eliza Compton, Campus deputy editor, and Steve Harmon.)

Higher education institutions must assess students' technological proficiency, readiness to utilize advanced tools, and rationale behind their usage to prepare tomorrow's workforce. In this Times Higher Education article C21U's research scientist, Meryem Yılmaz Soylu, shares strategies for equipping students to thrive in this technology-driven era.

As the director of GT Atrium's global operations, Dilruk De Silva will oversee and coordinate a broad spectrum of operations, encompassing compliance, finance, human resources, IT, infrastructure, facilities, and management. His leadership will extend to Atrium's global operations, underscoring Tech's commitment to international collaboration and excellence.

Georgia Tech received the Power Learner Potential Organization Award from the 1EdTech Consortium at the 2024 Learning Impact Conference. The award honors organizations for creating innovative, open, and trusted edtech ecosystems that empower learner potential.