- October Advisor Spotlight
- GTAAN Updates
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October GTAAN Meeting Survey - NEW!
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November GTAAN Meeting - NEW!
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Save the Date! GTAAN Holiday Social! - Dec. 14 - NEW!
- GA Legislative Requirement Update
- GA Legislative Requirement Highlights and FAQs
- Upcoming Events & Deadlines
- DAAD RISE and ThinkSwiss Panel Presentation on Summer Programs: Oct. 30
- Denning Technology and Management Program Minor Application Deadline: Oct. 31
- NACADA Region Awards Deadline: Nov. 1
- Prepping for Knight-Hennessy Scholarship In-Person Info Session: Nov. 8
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International Techmasters Event: Nov. 9 - NEW!
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Deadline for Interdisciplinary Students to Switch Graduation Ceremonies: Nov. 10 - NEW!
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Fall 2023 CM Change of Major Meeting: Nov. 14 - NEW!
- Fulbright Awards Live Webinar: Nov. 15
- College & Departmental Updates
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LMC Change of Major Info - NEW!
- Sustainable Development and Construction Minor
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Pre-Graduate Advising Appointment Changes - NEW!
- Spring Course Offering - OIE 2011: Preparation for Work in a Global Society
- Fall 2023 Commencement Changes
- Request for Proposals for Global Student Experiences and Partnerships (RFP-GSEP)
- Degree Works Training Update
- 2023-2024 Career Coaching Network Schedule
- OIE Contact Chart
- Fall 2023 CM Change of Major Meetings
- Honor's Program Assessment and Resource
- Job Openings
- Pre-Professional Advising Job Opening: Academic Program Manager I for Pre-Health (Job ID 264084)
- Advising & Advisor Resources
- GTAAN Canvas Course
What would you like to see featured in the GTAAN Weekly? Let us know at gtaan@gatech.edu!
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October Advisor Spotlight | |
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Emmie Cass
Department: Undergraduate Advising and Transition (UAT)
Title: Exploratory Advising Program Manager
Time at GT: 6 months
Hometown: Marietta, GA
Alma Mater: LaGrange College where I was a 4 year collegiate athlete, Kennesaw State University
Degree(s): BA in Political Science, minor in Spanish, from LaGrange, MA in American Studies from KSU
Favorite activity/hobby: Watching and attending sporting events, brewery hopping with my husband and rescue dog, Bart.
What is the best part of your job? The best part of my job as an exploratory advisor is meeting with all types of students from various majors helping them decide to remain in their major, change to a different major or explore minors and certificates. Every appointment is very different!
Where is your favorite place on campus? My favorite place on campus is the Clough rooftop. You can find me up there a few times a day in between appointments.
Unique/exciting thing you bring to Georgia Tech? I have worked in a few different populations of students in my higher education career. I have been an exploratory advisor for 5 years and I have seen every type of student! I also have been an advisor for Integrative Studies and Culinary, Sustainability, and Hospitality. Previously, I worked in an athletic department at another institution for 5 years and am currently pursuing a doctorate in higher education administration with my dissertation focusing on Title IX equality in collegiate athletics.
Anything else that you would like for the GTAAN community to know about you and/or your role at Tech?
Even though I am new to this role, our department is open to meet with your students who need assistance in finding a new major, changing their major, or want to explore minors or certificates. These students can make an appointment with myself or the other exploratory advisor, Devoni Williams, on AdvisorLink. You can also use this form to refer a student to us and we will reach out to them.
Thanks for letting us shine the spotlight on you this month, Emmie!
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October GTAAN Meeting Survey
Please let us know how the October 19, 2023 GTAAN Meeting went and how we can improve. During the October 19 meeting, we heard updates from Beth Spencer, quick updates on Education Abroad, and from Dr. Charmaine Troy on the First-Generation Student Initiative. You can access the presentation via the GTAAN Canvas site.
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Fall 2023 GTAAN Meeting Schedule
The GTAAN Executive Committee is working on the Fall 2023 GTAAN meeting schedule. To review any previous meeting materials, please visit the GTAAN Canvas site.
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GTAAN Meeting: November 16 from 11am-12pm in Savant #308 and via Zoom.
- This meeting will feature Laura Williams sharing updates about the Undergraduate Research Opportunities (UROP) Program.
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GTAAN Holiday Party - Save the Date! - Dec. 14
We would like to celebrate the Fall semester and the upcoming Holiday season with you all. Please Save the Date for December 14th at 3:30 pm. We will be gathering at The Works. More information to come!
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Updates on the GA Legislative Requirement | |
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GA Legislative Requirements Highlights & FAQs
There seems to be some confusion about the GLR requirements for students, so we've developed a GLR Highlights & FAQ to hopefully clarify things. You can also access the GA Legislative Requirements Module via the GTAAN Canvas Site. Please send questions to Amy D'Unger (amy.dunger@gatech.edu).
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Updated on May 1, 2023.
Updates on the Georgia Legislative Requirements
On March 31, 2023, the Office of Undergraduate Education and Office of the Registrar announced a revision to the implementation of the plan for completion of the Georgia Legislative Requirements (U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, GA history, GA Constitution).
The new implementation extends the "four-for-one" plan that has been in place since 1995 through April 30, 2023. This means that all students who first matriculated any semester before summer 2023 can fulfill all four GLR requirements with one of the following classes: HIST 2111, HIST 2112, INTA 1200, POL 1101, or PUBP 3000. This class also fulfills three of the 12 required hours for Core Area E. This policy is based on MATRICULATION YEAR, so any student who matriculates before summer 2023 needs only one of the five classes to complete all four GLRs, even if they haven't taken any of the classes yet (i.e., the policy will not apply retroactively to any students matriculating before summer 2023).
Beginning May 1, 2023, students can complete the four required Georgia Legislative Requirements in a variety of ways, through combinations of AP/IB/dual enrollment/transfer credit, coursework at Georgia Tech, and/or examination through a non-credit, non-tuition bearing Canvas course. The most notable change in the revised implementation is that HIST 2111 and HIST 2112 taken at Georgia Tech will now fulfill both the U.S. history and GA history GLR, while INTA 1200, POL 1101, and PUBP 3000 will now fulfill both the U.S. Constitution and GA Constitution GLR. It should also be noted that the requirements for Core Area E remain the same: all students MUST earn credit for HIST 2111, HIST 2112, INTA 1200, POL 1101, or PUBP 3000.
Canvas courses with the learning modules and examinations will be rolled out in late August or early September. Moving forward, all students will be added to the appropriate GLR Canvas exam sites early in their second semester on campus. For the students matriculating in summer 2023 (the first students to need access to the exams), this means early in the fall 2023 semester.
There are a variety of resources to assist advisors and students in learning more about the Georgia Legislative Requirements and we encourage you to include this information in your FASET orientation materials.
If you have any questions or concerns, or if you find a student who matriculated before summer 2023 who is missing GLR credit, please reach out to Amy D'Unger at amy.dunger@gatech.edu.
GEORGIA LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENT RESOURCES
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines | |
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Advisors: Please share with Sophomores and Juniors
DAAD RISE and ThinkSwiss Panel Presentation on Summer Programs
When: Monday Oct. 30, 2023, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Zoom: https://gatech.zoom.us/my/karenmura
(Summer programs to spend 10-12 weeks doing STEM research at a German or Swiss university)
Hear from GT 2023 recipients of this award:
- Anisha Kanukolanu, BS Neuroscience, Berlin, Germany
- Venny Kojouharov, BS, ME, ETH, Zurich
- Elizabeth Ross, BME, University Children’s Hospital, Zurich
Questions? Email: karen.mura@gatech.edu
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Advisors: Please share with students.
Denning Technology and Management Program Application Period
Application Deadline: October 31, 2023
The Steven A. Denning Technology & Management (T&M) Program is a two-year course of study at Georgia Tech where undergraduate students learn together in an integrated program while preserving disciplinary depth in their major fields of study. The application for the Denning Technology & Management Program’s Class of 2026 will be open from Sunday, October 1 – Tuesday, October 31 @ 11:59pm. The application can be found on our admissions page at the following link: https://www.scheller.gatech.edu/centers-and-initiatives/steven-a-denning-tech-and-management-program/admissions.html. Admission to The Denning Technology & Management Program is highly competitive and is open to all Georgia Tech undergraduate students.
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Computer Science and Scheller College of Business Information Technology Management concentrations are eligible for the Computing & Business minor.
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All other Scheller College of Business and College of Engineering students will earn the Engineering & Business minor.
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Students from the College of Architecture, the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, and the College of Sciences are eligible for the Technology & Business minor.
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Advisors: Please share with First Years and Sophomores
Prepping for Knight-Hennessy Scholarship In-Person Info Session
When: Weds. Nov. 8, 2023, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Where: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President’s Suite C
- Hear all about the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship to pursue any graduate or professional degree at Stanford University
- Learn about selection criteria and how to prepare a strong application in advance of applying
Questions? Email karen.mura@gatech.edu
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Advisors: Please share with students.
International Techmasters Event
Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Time: 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center (President's Suite A & B)
RSVP Required: https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5C2gbAjTTOG5BCm
- Learn what a professional "pitch" is or the famous "Tell Me About Yourself" question asked by employers and why it is important
- Improve public speaking skills
- Build self-confidence and self-awareness, especially when networking in the U.S.
- Work on networking in a small and supportive environment
- Present their two-minute response to staff, alumni, and employers
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Advisors: Please Share with Graduating Students
Deadline for Fall Interdisciplinary Graduates to Switch Ceremonies
Deadline: Friday, November 10
Upon recommendation from administration and faculty coordinators, Special Events and Protocol will allow interdisciplinary graduates to switch ceremonies so that all graduates in one major participate in the same ceremony. Permitted ceremony moves are listed below; no alternatives will be allowed.
View the list of permitted switches here: Interdisciplinary Proposed Realignment.docx
Students must inform Special Events by emailing events@gatech.edu no later than Friday, Nov. 10, if they desire to switch ceremonies. Graduates who do not contact Special Events by the deadline will remain in their originally assigned ceremony.
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Advisors: Please share with students.
Fall 2023 CM Change of Major Meeting
- Tuesday, 11/14/23, Virtual
- Tuesday, 12/5/23, Virtual
Additional details regarding the process can be found here.
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Advisors: Please share with students
Fulbright Award Live Webinar
When: Weds. Nov. 15, 2023, 5:00-6:00 PM
Register at: https://iie-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pdeqvqTwoGNee41Y2RdAMFmenWP2dBsAi
Join this LIVE session presented by Fulbright representatives, with a special breakout session just for GT students.
Hear about Fulbright awards for graduate study, independent research, and working as an English Teaching Assistant in more than 140 countries around the globe!
Questions? Email: karen.mura@gatech.edu
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College & Departmental Updates | |
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Advisors: This is for you.
Commencement: Interdisciplinary Ceremony Alignment
Upon recommendation from administration and faculty coordinators, Special Events and Protocol will allow interdisciplinary graduates to switch ceremonies so that all graduates in one major participate in the same ceremony. Permitted ceremony moves are listed below; no alternatives will be allowed.
View the list of permitted switches here: Interdisciplinary Proposed Realignment.docx
Students must inform Special Events by emailing events@gatech.edu no later than Friday, Nov. 10, if they desire to switch ceremonies. Graduates who do not contact Special Events by the deadline will remain in their originally assigned ceremony.
Our office will email students this Friday, Oct. 20, about the switch. If you receive any questions or have questions of your own, please let me know.
Thank you! Serena Wallace (Serena.Wallace@comm.gatech.edu)
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Sustainable Development and Construction Minor
Please notify your undergraduate students of the new minor offered by the School of Building Construction: Sustainable Development and Construction.
This is very compatible with majors in ISYE, Scheller, ARCH, CEE, and anybody else who is interested in impacting the sustainability of the built environment. Content includes construction management as well as real estate development, with sustainability woven throughout the curriculum of every course.
Please see the QR code in the flyer for details or contact the School of Building Construction's Academic Advisor: kirsten.mclagan@design.gatech.edu.
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Advisors: Please share with students
Pre-Graduate Advising now has three people to support you!
Susan Belmonte (full-time), Assistant Director of Pre-Graduate Advising
Make an appointment with Susan no matter where you are in your graduate school application decision: just thinking about it, only a 1st year, in the middle of applying, etc.
Undergraduate appointments: https://advisor.gatech.edu
Graduate student and alumni appointments: Email Susan Belmonte at sbelmonte@gatech.edu
Length of appointments: 60 minutes (unless requested otherwise by email), Eastern Time
Format: virtual or in-person depending on the day
Dr. Shannon Dobranski available until December 8, 2023
- Until December 8, 2023: For students currently applying to graduate school and who need document assistance.
Undergraduate appointments: https://advisor.gatech.edu
Graduate student and alumni appointments: Email shannon.dobranski@gatech.edu
Length of appointments: 30 minutes, Eastern Time
Format: virtual or in-person depending on the day
Dr. Sagnika Chanda available until December 8, 2023
- Until December 8, 2023: For students currently applying to graduate school and who need document assistance.
Availability:
- Tuesdays: 4-5 pm Eastern Time
- Thursdays: 4-5 pm Eastern Time
- Fridays: 9:30 am -12:30 pm Eastern Time
To request an appointment: Email Dr. Chanda at schanda32@gatech.edu with the specific day(s) and time(s) you are available that match her schedule above.
Length of appointments: 45 minutes, Eastern Time
Format: virtual or in-person depending on the day
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DROP-IN HOURS
Weekly virtual drop-in hours (Eastern Time/ET): Mon, 8:30am - 9:30am and Th, 2:00pm - 3:00pm NEW TIME as of October 12!
https://gatech.zoom.us/j/95573411735 | domestic and international call-in.
Drop-ins are only for 10-15 minutes. No appointment needed. There are no drop-ins during Institute holidays. Pre-Graduate and Pre-Teaching advisors are not academic advisors and cannot assist with schedule changes, etc.
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Spring Course Offering- OIE 2011: Preparation for Work in a Global Society
🌐 Explore the World, Expand Your Skills! 🌍
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards global success? 🚀 Register for OIE 2011: Preparation for Work in a Global Society! 🌏
📚 Course Highlights:
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🤝 Intercultural Communication: Sharpen your skills in navigating diverse cultural landscapes.
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🌐 Global Work Styles: Learn about cultural differences in work and management styles.
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🌍 Internship and Job Pursuit: Master the art of seeking and applying for opportunities on a global scale.
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🌐 International Business: Dive into real-world case studies that illuminate the complexities of global business.
🎓 Who is this for? This one-credit, pass/fail seminar is tailor-made for undergraduate students eager to intern or work abroad. As you step into the global workforce, equip yourself with the essential skills to thrive in diverse professional environments.
🗓️ When? Spring 2024 Tuesdays, 2:00 PM-2:50 PM
🚨 Important Information: This class is permit-required, so aspiring participants must fill out the permit request form before registering during Phase I. Don't miss your chance to secure your spot in this exclusive opportunity!
🚀 How to Apply:
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Complete the permit request form https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1BzoXmSGfyZjxl4
- Gear up for an enriching experience that will set you apart in the global job market!
Note: Limited spots available. Act fast to secure your seat in this exciting and educational journey!
Questions? Email Jonathan (jrivera@oie.gatech.edu) or Kakeng Her (Kakeng.her@oie.gatech.edu).
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Fall 2023 Commencement Changes
A direct result of growing enrollment is higher attendance at Commencement, leading to longer ceremonies to individually acknowledge all attending graduates. To avoid excessive ceremony lengths, Georgia Tech will host four Commencement ceremonies this fall.
Previous fall commencements experienced unfavorable weather conditions. Dividing the graduating class into four smaller ceremonies allows the event to fit inside McCamish Pavilion with five tickets per graduate for bachelor’s and master’s students. Ph.D. graduates will receive 10 guest tickets. The Fall 2023 ceremonies will take place inside McCamish Pavilion.
Fall 2023 Ceremony Schedule
Friday, Dec. 15
9 - 11 a.m. – Ph.D. ceremony for all colleges
2 - 4:30 p.m. – Friday Afternoon
• Master's College of Computing
• Bachelor’s Ivan Allen College
• Bachelor’s College of Design
Saturday, Dec. 16
9 - 11:30 a.m. – Saturday Morning
• Master’s Ivan Allen College,
• Master’s College of Design
• Master’s Scheller College of Business
• Bachelor’s Scheller College of Business
• Bachelor’s College of Sciences
• Bachelor’s College of Engineering
2 - 4:30 p.m. – Saturday Afternoon Ceremony
• Master’s College of Sciences
• Master’s College of Engineering
• Bachelor’s College of Computing
Students, faculty, and staff with questions regarding ceremony operations can email events@gatech.edu.
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Advisors: This is for you!
DegreeWorks Training Update
The Registrar’s Office is excited to offer Degree Works training for anyone who is interested this Fall. Below is a Qualtrics Survey so that we can get to know your department and how we can best organize a session.
https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_807xCllfLAVIs7Q
If a department is interested in group training, please select one person to complete the survey and we will be in touch soon to schedule a session.
We are looking forward to small sessions to discuss Degree Works, the Degree Audit Process, GT Reports for Graduation, the Catalog, and exception management together
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Advisors: This is for you.
2023-2024 Career Coaching Network Schedule
You are cordially invited to join the Georgia Tech Career Coaching Network in an exciting slate of programs for the 2023-2024 academic year. The purpose of the Career Coaching Network is to equip faculty and staff with a variety of resources to assist students who approach them with common career concerns. Faculty and staff play a critical role in student career development (see below my email signature), and I hope you will join me at these events.
The Career Coaching Network provides train-the-trainer sessions and 1-hour career conversations to discuss best practices when working with students. Below is the schedule of upcoming events:
I. Career Coaching Train-the-Trainer Sessions
Participants will engage in facilitated discussions and training to discuss best practices for supporting students in their career development.
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Tues, Dec. 12, 1-3:30pm, Bill Moore SSC President’s Suites C & D OR Virtual
II. Career Conversations
Leveraging the Potential of Chat GPT: Best Practices and Pitfalls in Career Services and Recruiting
Thurs, Nov 16, 11am-12pm, Bill Moore SSC Clary Theater &
Virtual
- Presented by Ann Blasick, Director of Career Services, MS in Analytics
Please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/SRFLFM4XUw
You will receive a calendar invitation and additional information after you register. If you have questions, please contact Laura Garcia, Director of Undergraduate Career Education at the Georgia Tech Career Center, at laura.garcia@gatech.edu.
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Advisors: This is for you!
OIE Contact Chart
In an effort to streamline communications, the Office of International Education (OIE) has worked on a chart to help folks direct questions and find support. So, if you've ever wondered who to contact in OIE about international student and scholar questions, study abroad, or other things that are international-adjacent, we offer this document to you. Please let us know if you have questions and thank you for all that you do to support students!
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Advisors: Please share with students.
Fall 2023 CM Change of Major Meetings
- Tuesday, 11/14/23, Virtual
- Tuesday, 12/5/23, Virtual
Additional details regarding the process can be found here.
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Advisors: This is for you.
Resources for Advising Honors Program Students
Need information on how best to advise students in your major who are part of the Honors Program (HP)? Visit the modules section of either the Undergraduate Academic Advising or GTAAN Canvas sites (same content in both places) for resources, information, and video content, including info specific to summer 2023 FASET sessions. If you ever have questions or concerns about Honors Program requirements or an HP student, please don't hesitate to contact Amy D'Unger.
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Pre-Professional Advising Job Opening: Academic Program Manager I (Pre-Health) (Hybrid)
Position #: 264084
Georgia Tech is hiring a new "Academic Program Manager I for Pre-Health" (i.e. Pre-Health Advisor), who will join the Academic Success and Advising team at our campus in Atlanta, Georgia. The Pre-Health Advisor will support students who plan to attend health professional school. This position provides highly specialized one-on-one advising, facilitates group learning, and supervises peer advisors or members of the Pre-Health (Student) Advisory Board. The Pre-Health Advisor reports to the Assistant Director for Pre-Health Advising and works closely with other Pre-Graduate and Pre-Professional advisors. See a complete job description and directions for application here: https://b.gatech.edu/46EMfMT.
Search for position 264084, Academic Program Mgr I- (Pre-Health) (Hybrid) at https://hr.gatech.edu/careers. Please consult the "About Us" and "Preferred Knowledge & Skills" section for the job-specific responsibilities.
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Did you miss any GTAAN Meetings?
View the recordings of our previous GTAAN meetings in the GTAAN Canvas Course.
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