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August Advisor Spotlight - New!
- GTAAN Updates
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GTAAN Advisor Appreciation Breakfast - New!
- Fall 2023 GTAAN Meeting Schedule
- FASET Updates
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Final Two FASETS of the Summer - New!
- Math 1111/1113 Placement Update
- GA Legislative Requirement Update
- GA Legislative Requirement Highlights and FAQs
- Upcoming Events & Deadlines
- Week of Welcome: Aug. 15-20
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GTAAN Advisor Appreciation Breakfast: Aug. 17 - New!
- First Day of Fall Semester: Aug. 21
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International Opportunities Open House: Aug. 22 - New!
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All Majors Career Fair: Sept. 11-12 - New!
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CM Change of Major Meeting: Sept. 12 - New!
- College & Departmental Updates
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Asynchronous International Affairs 1200 Section Added - New!
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Last Call! Still Needing GT1000 First-Year Seminar and GT2000 Transfer Student Seminar Student Team Leaders for Fall - New!
- OIE Holds on Student Accounts
- Fall 2023 CM Change of Major Meetings have been set.
- SMART Program
- Honor's Program Assessment and Resource
- Job Openings
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OUE: FYSA Program & Operations Manager - New!
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Assistant Athletic Director - Academics - New!
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GTE: Educational Outreach Coordinator I - New!
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COC: Program Coord. for International Programs - New!
- 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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Amanda Blocker
Department: Literature Media and Communication
Title: Academic Advisor
Hometown: Snellville, GA
Alma Mater: Berry College
Degree(s): BA in English, MA in Marriage and Family Therapy
Q: Favorite activity/hobby:
A: I enjoy reading – my goal this year is to read 100 books! I’m halfway there… : )
Q: What is the best part of your job?
A: I absolutely love being able to assist liberal arts students in exploring the incredible variety of classes we have to offer and discovering countless ways to apply their studies towards making a positive impact on the world. It's truly one of the highlights of my job!
Q: Where is your favorite place on campus?
A: I love the Skiles courtyard – especially when the ginkgo tree is bright yellow in the fall!
Q: Unique/exciting thing you bring to Georgia Tech?
A: I really enjoy creating structure and developing proactive strategies around academic advising and student success to help make everything run smoother for students, faculty, and staff.
Q: Anything else that you would like for the GTAAN community to know about you and/or your role at Tech?
A: I am celebrating my 5 year anniversary at Tech this month! : )
Thanks for letting us shine the spotlight on you this month, Amanda!
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GTAAN Advisor Appreciation Breakfast
While we are still sorting out the logistics, we will be hosting a GTAAN Advisor Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, August 17 from 8:30am-10am likely in Clough. We will confirm this as soon as possible and are looking forward to seeing you all soon!
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Fall 2023 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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Final Two FASET Sessions of the Summer
Tuesday, August 15th is a virtual session for transfers and first-year students. Not many first-years are registered for this session, but I wanted to inform you.
https://transitionprograms.gatech.edu/form/2023-august-advising-information
Thursday, August 17th is an in-person session for exchange students. The RAC on this day will be in IC 111. NSTP will not be able to provide space for this session.
https://transitionprograms.gatech.edu/form/2023-exchange-faset-information
- The information for our incoming Fall Exchange students has been posted in the UG Advising Canvas site. This downloadable spreadsheet includes the list of students, relevant info, and their preferred/desired GT courses.
- There is also an Advisor info sheet posted, with a review of the policies/requirements for this group of students, as well as a couple of reminders about their needs and how advisors can help make their registration experience smoother.
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Please send any questions the previous two bullet points to Beth Spencer.
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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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GTAAN Advisor Appreciation Breakfast
While we are still sorting out the logistics, we will be hosting a GTAAN Advisor Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, August 17 from 8:30am-10am likely in Clough. We will confirm this as soon as possible and are looking forward to seeing you all soon!
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First Day of Classes: August 21 | |
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Advisors: please share with interested students.
International Opportunities Open House
Aug. 22 from 10:30am-1pm
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Advisors: Please share with students. | |
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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 is for you and your students.
Asynchronous INTA 1200 Section Added
International Affairs has created a new and asynchronous section of INTA 1200 for Fall. The enrollment is capped at 500, and it will fit into any schedule, so we should have ample seats for students interested in taking this class! It was added late last week, so please share with your students as we approach Phase II (as well as the final FASET). Thank you, International Affairs!
- INTA 1200 Section O, CRN 94251
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Advisors: This is for you.
Last Call! Still Needing GT 1000 First-Year Seminar and GT 2000 Transfer Student Seminar Student Team Leaders for Fall
Hello, colleagues! We are still looking for more student Team Leaders to support our GT 1000 and GT 2000 sections this fall semester. Could you please spread the word to students who might be interested and have a couple of hours a week to help their fellow Yellowjackets?
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; however we do offer professional development opportunities and provide them with the latest GT 1000/2000 swag.
All students are eligible to apply, even if they haven’t participated in the program as a GT 1000/2000 student. After completing the training and onboarding process, the time commitment during the semester is about 2 hours a week.
Interested students can apply here: https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3rvrSJeoCczbBI
Thank you for any assistance you can offer in our TL recruiting. Should you have any questions about the program or the application process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at gt1000@gatech.edu . You can also learn more at our website: https://transitionseminars.oue.gatech.edu/
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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: 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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OUE: FYSA Program & Operations Manager
Position #261204
The Office of Undergraduate Education & Office of International Education have an opening for a Program & Operations Manager - First Year Semester (FYSA) (Hybrid), job id 261204. This is Cassy McInnis's position as she has moved on to a new position outside of Georgia Tech. Should advisors have any FYSA-related concerns, please reach out to Dr Vicki Birchfield (vicki.birchfield@inta.gatech.edu).The position is posted internally and externally and will remain open until 8/8.
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Assistant Athletic Director - Academics
Position #261348
Dr. Ashby Sadowski Stone has begun a new position at Emory. GTAA now has a leadership position open, Assistant Athletic Director-Academics, that includes working with tutoring, academic support, and other academic programs for our student athletes. Christopher Breen (cbreen@athletics.gatech.edu) is the point of contact for any inquiries.
Job Summary
Direct the advisement of high-risk student athletes. Services include providing advisement on the strategic scheduling of classes, supporting student athletes, and communicating with coaches. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing employee performance and providing feedback, and making pay recommendations.
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GTE: Educational Outreach Coordinator I
Position #255422
Coordinate administrative and support activities for programs designed to promote the Institute to target audiences of potential students. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: unit managers and staff, vendors.
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COC: Program Coord. for International Programs
Position #261038
The Academic Program Coordinator will develop, coordinate, and administer programs which support education abroad efforts within the College of Computing, including our faculty-led summer programs in Barcelona and Berlin. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate interest and commitment to successful program coordination in education abroad through a combination of education, previous work, and international experience. The position is classified as Academic Program Coordinator II, Grade A7, and salary is $56,500.
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