- June Advisor Spotlight
- GTAAN Updates
- GTAAN Call for Fall Meeting Content
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FASET Updates - New!
- Math 1111/1113 Placement Update
- GA Legislative Requirement Update
- Upcoming Events & Deadlines
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Prestigious Fellowships Post-Graduate Application Writing Bootcamp: Jun. 27 - New!
- College & Departmental Updates
- 2023 Diversity Champion Awards Seeking Nominations
- Career Center: Steppingblocks Launch
- Honor's Program Assessment and Resource
- Pre-Graduate Advising: SMART Program
- Post-Graduate Fellowship Application Summer Writing Workshop Series
- Office of Undergraduate Admissions Hiring Student Assistants
- Carbon Reduction Challenge
- 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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Jessica Sherrington
(Call me Jess!)
Department: Scheller College of Business Undergraduate Program Office
Title: Academic Advisor II
Hometown: Kennesaw, GA
Alma Mater: University of West Georgia (Go Wolves!)
Degree(s): B.S. in Mass Communication with a concentration in Film & Media Arts. M.Ed. in Professional Counseling with a concentration in College Student Affairs. Currently pursuing a M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication with a concentration in Emerging Media at the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!)
Q: Favorite activity/hobby:
A: Rock climbing, traveling, visiting breweries and coffee shops, going to concerts, puzzles with my coworkers, watching (and then talking about) movies and tv shows, supporting Atlanta United and watching Premier League with my hubs, hanging with our dog Burnley.
Q: What is the best part of your job?
A: The best part of my job is my amazing, supportive, fun, quirky, brilliant work family! It doesn’t feel like work when you get to hang out with your friends every day
Q: Where is your favorite place on campus?
A: The Scheller atrium, of course. Have you seen those Chihulys?
Q: Unique/exciting thing you bring to Georgia Tech?
A: Not sure how unique or exciting this is, but I think that my background and interests in media, design, and art have been useful in many ways throughout my advising career. I love creating and always jump at the chance to flex my artsy muscles when I can
Q: Anything else that you would like for the GTAAN community to know about you and/or your role at Tech?
A: I’m an open book and I love teaching and learning from others. If there is ever an opportunity to collaborate, please feel free to reach out to me!
Thanks for letting us shine the spotlight on you this month, Jessica!
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Call for Fall Content
The GTAAN Executive Board will be meeting in the near future to set the fall schedule and we'd love to hear from you on what you want to learn about or connect on. If you'd like to suggest a topic or present at a Fall GTAAN Meeting, please email: gtaan@gatech.edu to let us know. There are options to present at a GTAAN Meeting and also do something more collaborative or connect with advisors at a GTAAN Connections meeting.
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FASET Advising: Request for Information
Our first fall first-year sessions are next week on Monday and Tuesday. Please complete this form by Friday, June 23 at 9 AM. https://transitionprograms.gatech.edu/form/2023-june-first-year-faset-infor
As a reminder, advising is from 1:30 to 3. Class registration will begin at 3:30 PM.
Thank you in advance for helping our new students!
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Advisors: This is for you.
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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Updated on May 25, 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 promote this event to your advisees.
Prestigious Fellowships Post-Graduate Application Writing Bootcamp
Don't put off what you can write today!!
WHAT: A writing bootcamp to work on post-graduate fellowship application essays!
WHO: Writing Consultants include Shannon Dobranski, Susan Belmonte, Sara Kegley, Karen Mura
WHEN: Tuesday June 27, 2023, 5-7:00 PM
LOCATION: Gatherly
You will set aside two hours to spend writing on one or more post-graduate fellowship application essays. When you have questions or need advice, you can meet briefly (10-15 minutes) with one of the Writing Consultants.
Register here to attend:
https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XYWCSTI1KMU5im
Questions? Email karen.mura@gatech.edu
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College & Departmental Updates | |
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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 no later than Friday, July 14.
For eligibility criteria or more information about the award, visit diversity.gatech.edu/about/awards-recognition/diversity-champion-awards
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Advisors: This is for you and your students.
GT Career Center Launches Steppingblocks
The Georgia Tech Career Center is excited to announce the launch of a new Career Planning Resource Platform funded by the USG and powered by Steppingblocks. This new resource is an innovative web-based platform designed to help students make informed decisions about their career paths and provide them with the resources they need to succeed in the workforce. With features like a 20-question personality assessment, career path explorer, institutional outcomes explorer, and tuition analyzer, Steppingblocks is a comprehensive tool that can help students at all stages of their college journey.
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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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Advisors: Please share with interested students.
SMART Program
The SMART Program, part of the Department of Defense (DoD) science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) portfolio, provides STEM students with the tools needed to pursue higher education and begin a rewarding career with the DoD.
Undergraduates, those about to start graduate school, and those in graduate school in particular disciplines are eligible. See the full description of eligibility .
With a full scholarship, students pursuing STEM degrees will be able to focus on complex research to further the DoD's mission and create a lasting impact. Summer internships are performed at DoD facilities alongside scientists and engineers; these experiences prepare scholars for full-time employment and get them accustomed to working with the DoD. SMART is a one-for-one commitment; for every year of degree funding, the scholar commits to working for a year with the DoD as a civilian employee.
The DoD civilian workforce is responsible for solving our Nation's most complex challenges by developing the next generation of defense technologies. Click the flyer for more information about the DoD civilian employee benefits.
For full details and how to apply:
https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart?id=about_smart
Questions?
Contact Susan Belmonte, Asst. Director, Pre-Graduate Advising, sbelmonte@gatech.edu
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Advisors: Please share with interested students.
Office of Undergraduate Admissions Hiring Student Assistants
OUA is seeking student assistants to work for our office starting this summer. Please share the attached employment opportunity with interested students.
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Advisors: Please share with students.
Carbon Reduction Challenge
The Carbon Reduction Challenge, An initiative of the GT College of Sciences and, Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business, in collaboration with the Georgia Climate Project, is a competition focused on empowering students to become part of the climate change solution. Interning and co-op students work with an organization, during their internship, on a project that achieves significant reductions in carbon emissions and yields cost savings. While the program is based out of Georgia Tech, we welcome all students. Students are guided by GT professors throughout the summer and culminate in Final Expo in August where the top three teams win cash prizes!
If you want to talk to one of our team members to learn more, check out our website(https://www.carbonreductionchallenge.org/), or email us here.
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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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