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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Come and meet Vice Provost Kohn on Tuesday, October 21st in Brittain Rec from 8:30-9:30am. Coffee, pastries, juice and fruit will be provided.
Dr. Paul Kohn joined the Georgia Institute of Technology in August 2010, coming from the University of Arizona, where he was dean of Admissions and vice president for Enrollment Management. Under his leadership, Arizona set records for five consecutive years for the number of new freshmen, as well as the most ethnically and geographically diverse freshmen classes.
After earning his bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences at Cornell University, Kohn taught biology at Sarah Hale High School in Brooklyn, New York. After returning to Cornell for his master’s degree, Kohn began a career in academic and student affairs at Arizona. He implemented a wide range of student advising, recruitment, and retention initiatives, helping countless students reach their educational and professional goals.
Kohn has been honored by numerous groups and organizations during his career. Some of the highlights include the Vision Award, the Outstanding Faculty Service Award, and the IDEA award. He has served as the state representative to the National Board of the ACT Corporation, and he is a graduate of the Leadership Development Program of the National Association of State Universities and Land‐Grant Colleges.
As vice provost for Enrollment Services, Kohn oversees admissions, financial aid, scholarships, the registrar’s office, BuzzPort, and enrollment marketing.
