• March Advisor Spotlight - New!
• GTAAN Updates

1. Register for Best Practices - New!
2. GTAAN Best Practices Submissions Open - New!
3. Spring 2023 GTAAN Meetings

• GA Legislative Requirement Update
• Upcoming Events & Deadlines

1. Fulbright Live Webinar: Mar. 1 - New!
2. CM Change of Major Meeting: Mar. 2 - New!
3. For Rising Juniors Only: Mar. 2 - New!
4. Peace Corps Recruiter at the Nunn School: Mar. 2 - New!
5. The Alvin M. Ferst Leadership & Entrepreneur Award
6. Millennium Fellowship Panel Presentation: Mar. 8 - New!
7. To Drop or Not: Mar. 9 - New!
8. Considering a Change: Mar. 14 - New!
9. Voyager Scholarship Deadline: Mar. 22
10. GT Career Coaching Network Event: Mar. 30
11. Considering a Change: Mar. 30 - New!

• NACADA Updates

1. NACADA Region VI Conference

• College & Departmental Updates

1. Nunn School Outreach & Recruitment Student Assistant Hiring - New!
2. APSIA Professional Development Workshop on Public & International Service - New!
3. CIEE's Student Challenge - New!
4. Recruiting GT 1000 First-Year Seminar & GT 2000 Transfer Student Seminar Instructors and Student Team Leaders - New!
5. Education Abroad Barriers Survey - New!
6. GA Tech Honor's Advisory Council - New!
7. New Tutoring Option for CoE Students
8. Pre-Law Information Portal
9. 2023 Scotland Summer Program

• Job Openings 

1. BME: Academic Advisor I - New!
2. HILI: Program & Operations Manager - New!
3. OIE: International Special Programs Advisor

• Advising & Advisor Resources

1. Getting a Headshot with GT Communications
2. GTAAN Canvas Course

What would you like to see featured in the GTAAN Weekly? Let us know at [email protected]!

Please join us this year's Best Practices Conference on May 22 to learn how colleges and universities in Georgia and beyond are fostering student growth in this year's theme of Focusing on a Growth Mindset.

Register for GTAAN Best Practices Conference

GA Tech early bird registration cost is $20 (until May 1). Not payable via PCard.

Register Here.

GTAAN Best Practices Submission Proposal are Open!

Want to submit a Session Proposal? Submissions can be added here.

Proposal Deadline: Mar. 17

Spring 2023 GTAAN Meetings

The GTAAN Executive Board has set the dates for the spring 2023 meeting calendar. We are ironing out presenters, but please hold the following dates for the spring:

• March 16 from 11am-12pm in Clough Room #102
• This meeting will feature Ansley Sharp from the Registrar sharing updates, key dates, changes to policies, etc. 
• Colleagues from the International Student and Scholar Services Team in OIE will also be sharing about on undergraduate advising resources and opportunities to connect
• April 20 from 11am-12pm in in Clough Room #102
• This meeting will feature Tegra Myanna from GA Tech's LGBTQIA Resource Center and Stacey Doremus from GA Tech's Leadership Education and Development Program

Spring 2023 GTAAN Connections Dates

• April 4 from 12-1pm in Savant #308
• Please join GTAAN and Mitsuko Ito for a mini-workshop on Tapping, a sensory based stress reduction technique.

Updates On The Georgia Legislative Requirements Canvas Courses

The Office of Undergraduate Education, Office of the Registrar, and Canvas implementation team are working together to launch the Canvas courses for students who need to complete some/all of the Georgia Legislative Requirements (U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, GA history, GA Constitution). Please see this pdf for some information and reminders about this process. If you ever have any general questions or inquires about specific students, please don't hesitate to email me and/or refer to the information in the Undergraduate Advising Canvas course.

 Advisors - Please promote this event to current Juniors and Seniors

Fulbright Live Webinar! 

Wed., March 1, 2023 from 6-7PM 

Register here: https://apply.iie.org/register/GPS4

Learn about the Fulbright US Student Program from a Fulbright representative AND get all your questions answered in a GT students only Breakout Room!

Fulbright provides awards to study, do research or be an English language teaching assistant in more than 140 countries around the globe.

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Advisors: Please share with students.

CM Change of Majors Meetings

The CM Change of Major Meetings have been set as follows:

• 3/2/23
• 4/6/23
• 4/27/23

All Thursday’s 11am, virtual. The site here has been updated.

Advisors - Please promote this event to current Sophomores!

For Rising Juniors Only

Thurs., Mar. 2, 2023

11AM-12PM in Press Room A, Bill Moore Student Success Center

AND

5-6PM via Zoom (https://gatech.zoom.us/my/karenmura)

Same content both times

Hear about awards with Fall 2023 deadlines that are specifically for Juniors - such as Fulbright Canada, Truman, Udall, DAAD-RISE and many more! 

Plan now for next fall! Questions?

Email [email protected]

Advisors: Please share with interested students.

Peace Corps Recruiter at the Nunn School

Mar. 2 from 2-4pm in Habersham Room #135

Come meet with the local recruiter to learn more about Peace Corps programs for service abroad and graduate school opportunities!

On Thursday, March 2, Harrison will be in Habersham Room 135 from 2-4pm. Register here:

https://www.peacecorps.gov/events/23_vrs_officehours_georgiatech_20230302/

Advisors: Please share with interested junior and senior students.

The Alvin M. Ferst Leadership & Entrepreneur Award

Application Deadline: March 3

The Alvin M. Ferst Leadership and Entrepreneurship Award is a $3000 scholarship awarded to a junior or senior who best meets the qualities of the ideal candidate.

The ideal candidate would be:

• A person of vision
• A driving force to create a business or organization
• An inspiration to others to reach their potential
• A leader with the ability to anticipate future needs
• An optimist about finding solutions
• One who generates support of the dream
• And a person of character who says, “why not” “not why”.

Please contact Debbie Dorsey with any questions.

Advisors - Please promote this new award to all students.

Millennium Fellowship Panel Presentation

(For students from all years!) 

Weds. Mar. 8, 2023 from 6-7PM 

via Zoom (https://gatech.zoom.us/my/karenmura)

Hear from 4 of last year’s fellows:

• Haaris Jilani
• Venny Kojouharov
• Michelle Seeler
• Athena Vergis

Learn more about the Millennium Fellowship – a leadership development program that happens each fall semester on the GT campus. Propose a project that aligns with one of the U.N. Sustainability Goals (Application deadline is Mar. 31, 2023).

 Questions? Email [email protected]

Advisors: Please share with students.

To Drop or Not?

Thurs., Mar. 9 from 11-11:45AM in CULC 272

This Workshop is to help students make informed decisions regarding whether to drop—or keep--a course this semester.

Advisors: Please share with students.

Considering a Change

These workshops are hosted by the Exploratory Advising team and are designed to help students understand the value of exploring options, to make good decisions regarding changing their major, as well as to help advising units by educating students about the processes required to make a change. These workshops do not take the place of departmental info sessions, Canvas modules, or meetings with unit advisors.

• Tues., Mar. 14 from 6-6:45 PM via Zoom (access using the QR code on the attached “Considering a Change” flyer)

Advisors - Please promote this new award to current sophomores.

Voyager Scholarship Application Deadline

The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service

Applications are now open! Come to learn about the application process!

Deadline to submit applications is March 22, 2023.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Plan to enroll full-time in your junior year of study at an accredited four-year university in the United States in Fall 2023. Eligible students are finishing their sophomore year in Spring 2023 and will be considered juniors based on total number of credits earned at their institution by Fall 2023.
• Have four (4) semesters of full-time academic coursework remaining before graduating
• Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Have demonstrated a commitment to public service
• Plan to pursue a career in public service upon graduation*
• Be a United States (U.S.) citizen, U.S. permanent resident (holder of a Permanent Resident Card), or an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA)

 * Public service can include careers in government, non-profit, or the private sector, ranging from school teachers, community organizers, social workers, entrepreneurs with ideas for socially impactful businesses, journalism, arts, and design — a range of fields through which people are committed to creating a more connected, just, and equitable world.

Questions? Email: [email protected]

For Georgia Tech Faculty and Staff. 

Georgia Tech Career Coaching Network

You are cordially invited to join the Georgia Tech Career Coaching Network. The Career Coaching Network is a partnership between the Georgia Tech Career Center, faculty, and staff to address common student career concerns through a 3-hour training and 1-hour career conversations. All Georgia Tech faculty and staff are invited to participate.

1-Hour Career Conversations

Career Conversations take a deep dive into a particular career topic.

• Supporting Students Struggling with their Job Search 
• Thurs, March 30, 11am-12pm, Virtual

Advisors: Please share with students.

Considering a Change

These workshops are hosted by the Exploratory Advising team and are designed to help students understand the value of exploring options, to make good decisions regarding changing their major, as well as to help advising units by educating students about the processes required to make a change. These workshops do not take the place of departmental info sessions, Canvas modules, or meetings with unit advisors.

• Thurs., Mar. 30 from 11-11:45AM in Clough #325. Coffee included!

NACADA Region VI Conference

March 5-7, 2023

Huntsville, AL

Registration is open now! Early registration closes February 6th and hotel spots will go quickly!  

Learn More.

Advisors: Please share with students.

Nunn School Outreach & Recruitment Student Assistant Hiring

The position has a starting pay rate of $15/hour. The schedule is flexible, up to 20 hours a week, as a hybrid position. Start date is ASAP and we are asking for a commitment through the Spring 2023 semester, with an option for continuing on in future semesters. Position announcement link.



• Nunn School Outreach and Recruitment Student Assistant Application

Advisors: This one is for you.

APSIA Professional Development Workshop on Public and International Service (Online)

March 7 - 10, 2023 (Free)

The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs in conjunction with the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)

invites undergraduate and community college advisors to a

Agenda

• Tues., Mar. 7 at 4p ET: Introduction to Careers in Public & International Service
• Wed., Mar. 8 at 3p ET: Comparing Graduate Degrees & Mapping Financial Aid
• Thurs., Mar. 9 at 2p ET: Empowering Students to Tell Their Story in Applications
• Fri., Mar. 10 at 12p ET: Introduction to APSIA, PISA, and What We Can Do for You

These four sessions are tailored to staff and faculty who serve in academic, career, fellowship, and other student advising roles for undergraduate and community college students. Join APSIA for as many or as few sessions as you can attend. APSIA provides on-going support for and recognition of undergraduate and community college advisors as they help students consider careers in public and international service. 

Advisors: Please share with 2nd & 3rd year students.

CIEE's Student Challenge

Students are encouraged to register in teams for CIEE's Student Challenge for the Global Internship Conference in June with the chance to win a trip to Berlin! This student competition allows teams of 3-4 to compete in a case competition to collaboratively solve a real challenge presented by industry partners.

Learn More

Advisors: This one is for you.

Recruiting GT 1000 First-Year Seminar & GT 2000 Transfer Student Seminar Instructors and Student Team Leaders

Greetings! We are currently accepting applications for both instructors and student team leaders to teach GT 1000 or GT 2000 this fall semester. The seminars are an excellent way to help our incoming students get connected to people and resources here at Georgia Tech and for them to do some intentional exploration of their degree and career pathways, while cultivating leadership skills. Please consider applying to join the teaching team and referring others you think would be a good fit.

The Fall 2023 application is open here: https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e2pgfk5eTFSc0zs  

We ask that you complete your application on or preferably before March 17, 2023 for full consideration.

In addition, if you have students who either have served in the past or would be good candidates to serve as a Team Leader this year, please encourage them to apply.

GT 1000 and GT 2000, Georgia Tech’s first-year and transfer student seminar courses, introduce new students to campus and support their successful transition to college. All sections utilize successful, experienced students as peer facilitators, referred to as “Team Leaders” (TLs). Team Leaders work closely with the instructor to promote small group interaction and offer advice and support to first-year and transfer students. TLs are volunteers, receiving no pay or academic credit. All students are eligible to apply, even if they haven’t participated in the program as a GT-1000/2000 student.

Former TLs and new applicants should apply here: https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3rvrSJeoCczbBI 

The deadline for TL applications is March 3, 2023.

Thank you for considering these teaching and team leader recruiting opportunities. Should you have any questions about the program or the application process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] . You can also learn more at our website: https://transitionseminars.oue.gatech.edu/

All the best,

Catherine Thomas

Associate Director for Undergraduate Transition Seminars

Advisors: Please share with students.

Education Abroad Barriers Survey

Education abroad programs are a great opportunity for students to engage globally and grow both professionally and personally through international experiences. We're encouraging students to participate in a diversity survey about education abroad. Your participation will play a crucial role in ensuring that these programs are inclusive and accessible to all students, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any other aspect of their identity. By taking the survey, you'll have the opportunity to share your experiences and perspectives and provide valuable feedback to those who design and run these programs.



We understand that filling out surveys can be time-consuming, but we assure that your contribution will make a real difference. This survey is completely confidential, and your responses will be used only to inform and improve education abroad programs. At the end of the survey, you will have the option to express interest in participating in a focus group. This will be a chance to share your feedback directly with us in a face-to-face setting. So, whether or not you've participated in an education abroad program or if you're considering doing so in the future, we encourage you to take a few minutes to fill out the survey. Your voice matters, and your participation will help to create better and more inclusive international opportunities for GT students.

Survey: https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ABFAMjCWNNa2xg

Advisors: This one is for you.

GA Tech Honor Advisory Council

The Georgia Tech Honor Advisory Council is looking to recruit new undergraduate advisors. Our mission is to promote the honor code and academic integrity around campus. Officers work on advising small groups, presenting ethics seminars, and hosting fun events (games, goody-bag giveaways, arts & crafts). This organization is a great way to build leadership skills, build connections on campus, and volunteer at local nonprofits. I’ve linked some resources to learn more below. We will review applications on a rolling basis.

• Website: https://sites.google.com/view/gt-hac 
• GA Tech Website: https://osi.gatech.edu/students/honor-advisory-council 
• Engage: https://gatech.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/honor-advisory-council 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gt.hac/ 
• Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmeDxmpo49mvEOrfKJ0hQ6HBm2PdDgT_-yfRU5Egm7pyYN5Q/viewform?usp=sf_link 

Advisors: Please share with CoE students.

New Tutoring Option for CoE Students

We are pleased to share a new tutoring option for engineering students this semester. TAS has partnered with Knack, an app-based tutoring platform, to deliver peer tutoring for engineering courses. Please help us promote this option to your students! Tutoring is free, online, and can be scheduled at the convenience of the student + tutor. Students can sign up to be a tutor for courses in which they have earned an A at Tech, and completely manage their work hours. This provides much more flexibility than a current tutor position with TAS, and we hope it allows us to offer more tutoring in engineering. If our spring pilot goes well, we will expand to the full campus course directory. Students can request a tutor or sign up to be a tutor at gatech.joinknack.com.

Advisors: Please share with students.

Pre-Law Information Portal

In the portal you will find resource guides on options to prepare for the LSAT, how to pursue financial aid, writing your personal statement, and obtaining letters of recommendation. You’ll also find databases of internship and scholarship opportunities (scholarship opportunities coming soon!). A huge thank you to LST Program Assistant Alysia Gray for all of her work on this incredible project. These resources require you to login with your GT credential for access. 

Advisors: Please share with interested students.

2023 Scotland Summer Program

Study abroad this summer in Edinburgh, Scotland! The six week GT program runs, tentatively, from June 5 (check-in) to July 22 (check out), 2023. The exact dates will be finalized in January. The program is limited to 50 students.

Feel free to contact the Scotland program director Dr. Richard Catrambone in the School of Psychology with any questions about the program.

Here is the link to the Scotland Summer Program’s informal web site that provides information about the program.

Here is the link to the program's official page via the Office of International Education’s (OIE) website.

Information on how to apply for these positions is available from OHR: http://ohr.gatech.edu

Biomedical Engineering: Academic Advisor I

Position # 253918

Application Open: Until filled

Provide information and counsel to undergraduate and graduate students within an assigned area regarding their academic pursuits and progress. Prepare and maintain associated student records. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: current and potential students, parents, faculty, staff, and general public. This position typically will advise and counsel: students

HILI: Programs & Operations Manager of Undergraduate Transition Seminars

Position # 254418

Application Open: until 3/3/23

High-Impact Learning Initiatives (HILI) has an opening for Program and Operations Manager of Undergraduate Transition Seminars, job ID 254418. The position is posted internally and externally. If you have any questions about the role, you may contact [email protected].

OIE: International Special Programs Advisor

Position #254123

This position is principally responsible for facilitating programming for Global @ Home and supporting the Global Leadership Living Learning Community (GL LLC), a community of approximately 150 first-year students with an interest in studying/interning abroad and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Getting a Headshot with GT Communications

Did you know that GT Communications offers faculty and staff free professional headshots? Headshot portraits for Georgia Tech faculty and staff are scheduled by appointment only on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and are taken in the photography studio of the William C. Wardlaw Center.

To schedule a headshot, please email [email protected] with your name and department name in the subject line:

• Let us know If you prefer a specific time slot on a specific Tuesday. Otherwise, you will be offered the next available appointment.
• Please confirm the appointment promptly, as time slots are offered first come, first served.

The GTAAN Canvas course is the perfect place for collaboration and we want to invite you to add to it! Join the course below and email [email protected] to submit material that you think will benefit other advisors!

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View the recordings of our previous GTAAN meetings in the GTAAN Canvas Course.

The GTAAN Newsletter goes out twice a month.

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