Ronnie Godshalk, Ph.D.

Associate Dean, Learning Systems, Division of Lifetime Learning

Ronnie Godshalk leads innovative education and delivery initiatives that advance the development of high-quality educational solutions that utilize technology to meet the needs of learners worldwide.

As associate dean of learning systems in the College of Lifetime Learning, Veronica M. (Ronnie) Godshalk, Ph.D., leads efforts to develop new programs while also overseeing learning design, technology infrastructure, compliance, and assessment for our courses, both online and distance, and all delivery formats at Georgia Tech. As the first leadership appointment since the Division of Lifetime Learning was established, she holds a critical leadership role for the Institute and innovative education and delivery for individuals across their lifetime.

After beginning her career in the private sector working for Hewlett Packard, Godshalk has spent nearly 20 years guiding higher education institutions to utilize technology to develop high-quality educational solutions that meet the needs of learners and the marketplace. Before joining Georgia Tech, Godshalk was associate chief academic officer at Penn State Great Valley’s School of Graduate Professional Studies. While there, she led the development of many new stackable graduate certificates, a digital badging system, and several +1 programs focused on encouraging degree completion to expand access to underserved communities while creating net new enrollments. She also orchestrated developing Penn State’s first online MBA program offered through World Campus.

Godshalk holds a Ph.D. in organizational behavior and strategic management, a B.S. from Drexel University, and an M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania.