VP for Distance Learning and Professional Education

Dr. Nelson Baker

The Vice Provost for Distance Learning and Professional Education, or DLPE, is responsible for Georgia Tech's Distance Learning, Professional Education, and English as a Second Language, or ESL, programs. The vice provost also oversees the operation of the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center in Technology Square.

DLPE is a full service and marketing organization that enables Georgia Tech's faculty to deliver world-class education programs-noncredit and credit-to students anywhere in the nation and the world as well as on any Georgia Tech campus.

In 2007, DLPE returned $7.5 million to the Institute; 88 students received their master's degrees through distance learning; and 14,214 participants attended 650 professional education courses. DLPE provides full service marketing and on-site staff support for meetings, professional education courses, and conferences, as well as full student support for its distance learning program.