- July Advisor Spotlight
- GTAAN Updates
- Fall 2023 Tentative GTAAN Meeting Schedule
- FASET Updates
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Request for Advising Links - New!
- Math 1111/1113 Placement Update
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GA Legislative Requirement Update - New!
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GA Legislative Requirement Highlights and FAQs - New!
- Upcoming Events & Deadlines
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Week of Welcome: Aug. 15-20 - New!
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First Day of Fall Semester: Aug. 1 - New!
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CM Change of Major Meeting: Sept. 12 - New!
- College & Departmental Updates
- OIE Holds on Student Accounts - New!
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2023 Diversity Champion Awards Seeking Nominations - Last Call!
- Fall 2023 CM Change of Major Meetings have been set.
- SMART Program
- Honor's Program Assessment and Resource
- Job Openings
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Education Abroad Advisor - New!
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ChBE Advisor II Position - New!
- Advising & Advisor Resources
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Fall Tuition Assistance Application Deadline Approaching - New!
- 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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Devoni Williams
Department: Office of Undergraduate Education-Undergraduate Advising & Transition
Title: Program Manager for Exploratory Advising
Hometown: I was born and raised in Florida. I lived in Tampa Florida before relocating to Georgia in 2021.
Alma Mater: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). Go Rattlers!
Degree(s): Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Humanities; M.Ed Administration/Supervision.
Q: Favorite activity/hobby:
A: Reading, traveling, yoga, and trying different trendy restaurants.
Q: What is the best part of your job?
A: I like meeting the different students. In an exploratory advising role, you meet students from all the various majors on campus. I also like meeting people from the departments and colleges on campus.
Q: Where is your favorite place on campus?
A: I still have not seen all the campus! I plan to do that. So far, I really like the Whistle Bistro and Scheller College of Business building on campus. lol.
Q: Unique/exciting thing you bring to Georgia Tech?
A: I have worked at different levels in education. I have worked at the K-12 level, technical colleges, and another university prior to GA Tech. I have seen how each of those levels function on a day to day basis, and I have worked with unique groups of students, which I believe has been helpful in my current role.
Q: Anything else that you would like for the GTAAN community to know about you and/or your role at Tech?
A: I am not a big fan of hot coffee, but I am a fan of Starbucks. I like specific items from there lol. Also, I do like living in Georgia, but I am a beach girl. I miss Florida beaches! 😊
Thanks for letting us shine the spotlight on you this month, Devoni!
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Fall 2023 Tentative GTAAN Meeting Schedule
The GTAAN Executive Committee is working on the Fall 2023 GTAAN meeting schedule. We will be finalizing details in the coming months, but please hold these dates and times for upcoming meetings.
- GTAAN Meeting: September 14 from 11am-12pm. Location TBD.
- GTAAN Connections: September 26 from 12-1pm. Location TBD.
- GTAAN Connections: October 10 from 12-1pm. Location TBD.
- GTAAN Meeting: October 19 from 11am-12pm. Location TBD.
- GTAAN Meeting: November 16 from 11am-12pm. Location TBD.
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Math 1111/1113 Placement Update
The School of Math is going to experiment this summer with using ACCUPLACER to allow students with ACT/SAT scores in the Math 1111 or 1113 range to attempt to place out of those courses.
We still will not be offering Advanced Standing Exams for students to attempt to receive Math 1113 credit after entering; this is only for incoming First Year students.
The School of Math page for incoming students is updated with the information (https://math.gatech.edu/faset-and-incoming-students), including test dates. For Summer First Year students, the test will be in person on June 20, the day before the summer session starts, or they can pay a fee to take it online in a small range around that day. For FYSA students, the test will be in person on July 12, or they can pay a fee to take it online in a small range around that day. We will update the link above to include registration for Fall First Year students next week.
Important: Please strongly encourage students to register for Math 1111/1113 even if they intend to attempt the ACCUPLACER exam to test out of it so that if they do not pass the exam they have a math class on their schedule and do not fall behind.
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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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Advisors: FYI and please share with students.
Week of Welcome
August 15-20
Georgia Tech invites students to move in early to get more acquainted with campus, their peers, and Atlanta in the week before classes start. The goal is to have a stress-free transition to college with a week of fun and engaging opportunities before starting a career at Georgia Tech. Follow this year’s fun on Facebook and Instagram!
All Week of Welcome activities, as well as maps, resources, and other helpful items, will be available through Guidebook. Start by downloading the Georgia Tech Guidebook App today in the Apple or GooglePlayStore, or follow the link below to explore the 2023 Week of Welcome Guidebook on your desktop.
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First Day of Classes: August 21 | |
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Advisors: Please share with students.
Fall 2023 CM Change of Major Meeting
- Tuesday, 9/12/23, Virtual
Additional details regarding the process can be found here.
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College & Departmental Updates | |
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Advisors: this one's for you.
OIE Holds on Student Accounts
The Office of International Education (OIE) is responsible for ensuring that all incoming international students comply with state and federal law regarding lawful presence. At the beginning of a student’s academic program, they must complete OIE processes designed to ensure compliance with these laws. If all required steps are not completed by July 1, an OIE Check-in Hold is placed on the student’s account to prevent registration. OIE provides guidance directly to students in this situation to inform them how they can clear the hold (please see details below). If you have a student with an OIE hold, please encourage them to check their email, complete the necessary steps, and contact OIE with any questions.
Students can attend OIE Drop-in Advising, schedule an appointment, or email info@oie.gatech.edu for support with questions related to the OIE hold.
Contact information and details for advising are available online at https://isss.oie.gatech.edu/content/isss-advising.
If a student reports that they have completed all required steps and believe the hold is placed in error, they can submit a report to the OIE feedback report online at https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8Cv8vhaXyCyzgH3.
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Advisors: This is for you.
2023 Diversity Champion Awards Seeking Nominations
This year's Diversity Champion Awards will recognize campus community members who have actively worked to advance a culture of inclusion and belonging among all members of the Georgia Tech community.
One faculty member, staff member, student, and campus unit who have advanced the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Georgia Tech will be recognized at the 2023 Diversity Symposium in September.
2023 Diversity Champion Awards recipients should have demonstrated one or more of the following within the past three (3) years:
- Commitment to research and/or activities that engage and challenge racism and expand diversity, equity, and inclusion at Tech
- Leadership in building a culture of inclusion and belonging among all members of the GT campus community
- Scholarship or work that advances a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence at Georgia Tech
- Organized, conducted, and/or supported programs, events, and activities that promote an understanding of different cultures, and create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging at Tech
Nominations are due Friday, July 21.
For eligibility criteria or more information about the award, visit diversity.gatech.edu/about/awards-recognition/diversity-champion-awards
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Advisors: Please share with students.
Fall 2023 CM Change of Major Meetings have been Set
- Tuesday, 9/12/23, Virtual
- Tuesday, 10/10/23, Virtual
- Tuesday, 10/24/23, Virtual
- 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 interested students.

SMART Program
The SMART (Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation) Scholarship Program, funded by the Department of Defense (DoD), is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students. The SMART Scholarship Program offers students pursuing a degree in STEM a full scholarship, annual stipend, summer internships, and guaranteed employment at a Department of Defense lab or facility upon graduation. Students pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. are eligible to apply during the application period (August 1 - December 1).
Undergraduates, those about to start graduate school, and those in graduate school in particular disciplines are eligible.
Questions?
Contact Won Choi, University Liaison, Outreach@smartscholarship.org
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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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Education Abroad Advisor
Position: #260272
The Education Abroad Advisor reports to the Associate Director of Education Abroad and is responsible for Faculty-led Study Abroad (FLSA) student advising. The position is classified as Education Abroad Advisor, Grade A7, and salary is $55,000. This position is based in Atlanta, GA and is hybrid (both in-person and remote).
 
Primary Responsibilities: 
- Faculty-led study abroad student advising.
- Student application processing and monitoring, including Georgia Tech and non-GT transient student applications.
- Update and maintain faculty-led study abroad program pages and cost of attendance sheets in Terra Dotta.
- Responsible for pre-departure orientation videos and assessment for faculty-led study abroad students.
- Facilitate compliance with the Clery Act for faculty-led study abroad programs.
- Complete tuition and program charge payment checks prior to each semester.  
- Ensure accurate and complete registration for faculty-led study abroad students.
- Assist the Associate Director of Education Abroad with the annual faculty-led study abroad program proposal process.
- Hire and supervise a student assistant. 
- Provide international on-site support to faculty-led programs depending on staffing needs (approximately 3 – 6 weeks per year).
- Represent the Office of International Education-Education Abroad team at events on-campus. 
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ChBE Advisor II
Position: # 260416
First off, congratulations to Adrienne Hillman who officially moved into the role of Academic Program Manager here in ChBE at the end of June! She takes over from Ami Ivanecky who is retiring. ChBE has an immediate opening for Academic Advisor II--which is a full-time benefitted Advisor II that offers some flexibility for a candidate to work between 30-40 hours per week.
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Advising & Advisor Resources | |
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Fall Tuition Assistance Application Deadline Approaching
Deadline: July 14
The application deadline for the Tuition Assistance Program and the Staff Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Program is July 14. Both programs offer Tech employees the opportunity to pursue their education without incurring the traditional costs of a degree.
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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 gtaan@gatech.edu to submit material that you think will benefit other advisors! | |
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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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