Ken Knoespel writes about the mission of Ivan Allen College
As a small liberal arts college set within a world-class technological university, Ivan Allen College students are part of a vibrant learning community. Our small size ensures that students work closely with faculty, all of whom teach, and many of whom are engaged in ground-breaking, interdisciplinary research.
The College is comprised of six schools offering broad-based, interdisciplinary training in the humanities and social sciences. Many of our programs are the only one of their kind in the nation. We are particularly known for pioneering programs that explore science, technology, and computing through the lens of the liberal arts.
The College attracts a select group of students – those pursuing rigorous academic study and a broad-based, multi-disciplinary perspective. Faculty and students engage locally, nationally, and globally to explore complex-problems and solutions impacting society, culture, and policy. It is a challenging and exciting intellectual environment that helps students define themselves and focus their future.

Our students acquire Georgia Tech technical expertise and a liberal arts perspective. They are trained to manage information, design and plan projects, communicate clearly, think critically, and work effectively in teams across disciplines and cultures.