Transforming leaders, organizations, and
communities to compete in the global economy.

The Center provides unique leadership development opportunities in conjunction with Virginia Tech faculty and Center Fellows.

Organizations benefit from knowledge gained in the classrooms and labs at one of the nation's top research universities.

The Center supports communities through leadership development and university-community engagement programs.

The Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement (COTA) at Virginia Tech was established in 1994 for connecting university knowledge and research to the needs of Virginia’s business, governmental, academic, and community leaders.

With a mission to transform leaders, organizations, and communities to compete in the global economy, the Center plays a vital role by providing innovative educational programs that build the capacity of professionals from around the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond.

Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement

702 University City Blvd.
Virginia Tech (0364)
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Phone: 540/231-9982
Fax: 540/231-9886

Engagement Academy for University Leaders