Prime Highlights :
- David Joyner takes charge of Georgia Tech’s academic AI strategy as the Institute’s first interim vice provost for AI in Education.
- The appointment marks a major step in Georgia Tech’s push to become a leader in responsible AI use in higher education.
Key Facts :
- Joyner will continue serving as executive director of the Online Master of Science in Computer Science program.
- The academic AI strategy was developed with input from faculty, staff, students and academic leaders across Georgia Tech.
Background :
Georgia Tech has appointed David Joyner of the College of Computing as interim vice provost for AI in Education, placing him at the head of the Institute’s academic artificial intelligence strategy.
In the role, Joyner will coordinate efforts across colleges and administrative units, working to expand access to resources, partnerships and opportunities that support AI fluency, faculty innovation and student success.
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Raheem Beyah said Joyner has played a key role in shaping Georgia Tech’s academic AI strategy from its early stages, adding that his classroom AI expertise and understanding of faculty perspectives make him well suited to lead the effort.
Joyner’s appointment marks the next phase of the academic AI strategy, which was shaped with input from faculty, staff, students and academic leaders across the Institute.
The strategy centres on three goals: advancing AI-driven teaching and learning, equipping faculty and students to build and use AI tools responsibly, and strengthening Georgia Tech’s leadership in responsible AI innovation.
Joyner currently serves as associate dean for Off-Campus and Special Initiatives and executive director of Online Education and the Online Master of Science in Computer Science program.
He will continue leading the online computer science program while stepping down from his associate dean duties to take on the new role.
Joyner said he was glad to take on the position at an important time for AI and education, adding that he looks forward to supporting the work already underway among Georgia Tech’s faculty, staff and students.
