• September Advisor Spotlight
• GTAAN Updates
• Fall 2023 GTAAN Meeting Schedule
• GA Legislative Requirement Update
• GLR Meeting
• GA Legislative Requirement Highlights and FAQs
• Upcoming Events & Deadlines
• NACADA Session Proposal Deadline: Sept. 27 - NEW!
• Upcoming Exploratory Advising Events: Sept. 28 - NEW!
• I-House Spring 2024 Application Deadline: Oct. 1 - NEW!
• Education Abroad Fair: Oct. 3 - NEW!
• NACADA Annual Conference: Oct. 3-7 - NEW!
• Fall 2023 CM Change of Major Meeting: Oct. 10
• Prepping for Rhodes In-Person Info Session: Oct. 11 - NEW!
• Global Research and Internship Expo: Oct. 16-18 - NEW!
• NACADA Region Awards Deadline: Nov. 1 - NEW!
• College & Departmental Updates
• Fall 2023 Commencement Changes - NEW!
• Request for Proposals for Global Student Experiences and Partnerships (RFP-GSEP) - NEW!
• Denning Technology and Management Program Minor Application Period - NEW!
• Degree Works Training Update
• International Education Week 2023
• 2023-2024 Career Coaching Network Schedule
• OIE Contact Chart
• Fall 2023 CM Change of Major Meetings
• Honor's Program Assessment and Resource
• Job Openings - NEW!
• COC Job Opening: Digital Communications Specialist (Job ID 263874)
• Advising & Advisor Resources
• GTAAN Canvas Course

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Chris Lundy

Department: Aerospace Engineering

Title: Academic Advising Manager

Hometown: Rome, GA

Alma Mater: Georgia Highlands College (AS), Jacksonville State University (BA), Georgia Southern University (M.Ed), University of Georgia (currently working on an Ed.D)

Degree(s): See Above

Favorite activity/hobby: Watching Sports (NY Giants, St. Louis Cardinals fan!), re-watching Star Wars and Marvel movies, and DC Movies/TV Shows

What is the best part of your job? The students! It’s such an honor to watch these students grow and to be a part of that in any capacity is special. I’m so grateful.

Where is your favorite place on campus? The Student Center because I like to eat 😊 I really like our AE labs. Seeing our students go into these spaces and work like it’s second nature is something to behold. And I’m in walking distance to Tech Tower. Seeing the “TECH” sign at the top of that building reminds me everyday how blessed I am to work here and serve our students.

Unique/exciting thing you bring to Georgia Tech? I don’t know if I bring anything special to GT, but revamping our prospective student visits has been a treat. We see over 1,000 prospective students in an academic year!

Anything else that you would like for the GTAAN community to know about you and/or your role at Tech? I’m not me without my team. I’m so grateful to Chirag Patel, Kay Doering-Ware, and Xavier Cammon.

Thanks for letting us shine the spotlight on you this month, Chris!

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.

• GTAAN Connections: October 10 from 12-1pm. Location: Savant #308.
• GTAAN Meeting: October 19 from 11am-12pm in Savant #308 and via Zoom.
• This meeting will feature Dr. Charmaine Troy sharing an update about GA Tech's First Generation Program.
• 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.

GLR Meeting

Thursday, September 28th at 11:00 AM via Zoom

The Canvas modules and examinations for the Georgia Legislative Requirements will be rolling out the week of September 4th. Advisors will be receiving a detailed email on August 30 or 31 with information to prepare them, should students have any questions.  

In addition, we will be hosting another GLR information session via Zoom on Thursday, September 28th at 11:00 AM. We urge all advisors who have questions or concerns, or perhaps just need to "brush up" on their information about the GLRs, to attend this meeting. The direct link is https://gatech.zoom.us/j/95921503008.  

In the meantime, if you have questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email Amy D'Unger or Matt Hild. Students should direct their questions to Dr. Hild via the question form on the GLR website. Thank you!

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).

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

• OUE website: https://oue.gatech.edu/glr-requirement
• GT Catalog:
• https://catalog.gatech.edu/academics/undergraduate/core-curriculum/constitution-history/
• GLR Infographic: https://oue.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/2023-03/GLR_graphic_updated%20March%2030.pdf
• GLR Module in the Undergraduate Advising Canvas site (for advisors only): https://gatech.instructure.com/courses/40330
• This module includes a recording of the information session about the revised implementation, a PowerPoint presentation, and email templates for advisors to send to students (if needed).

NACADA Session Proposals Due Sept. 27

Proposals for Region 4/Region 7 Joint Conference are due on Sept. 27^th. 

See the Region 4 NACADA page for the portal to submit: https://nacada.ksu.edu/Community/Regions/Region-4.aspx

Advisors: Please share with students.

Upcoming Exploratory Advising Events

Advisors: Please share with students.

I-House Spring 2024 Recruitment

Application Deadline: Oct. 1

At I-House, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and globally diverse community where students from all corners of the world come together to learn, share, and grow. If you're passionate about intercultural development and yearn for a community where you truly belong, this is the place for you.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY TO I-HOUSE?

1. A Global Home: I-House provides you with more than just accommodation; it offers a home away from home. Our residents come from all over the world, making it one of the most diverse living communities on campus. By living here, you'll be constantly immersed in different cultures, languages, and traditions.
2. Cultural Exchange: We believe in the power of cross-cultural connections. Our residents engage in a variety of cultural events, workshops, and activities that encourage dialogue and understanding among diverse perspectives. It's an opportunity to learn about the world while making friends for life.
3. Convenient Location: I-House is situated at the heart of Georgia Tech's campus on East Campus, giving you easy access to all academic, social, and recreational facilities. Atlanta's vibrant city life is right at your doorstep, ready to be explored.
4. Supportive Community: Finding your place in a new environment can be challenging, but at I-House, you'll never feel alone. Our dedicated staff and fellow residents are here to support you every step of the way.

Applying to I-House is simple. Visit our website at https://ihouse.gatech.edu to learn more about the application process and important deadlines.

Education Abroad Fair - October 3rd

Join the Office on International Education on Tuesday, October 3^rd from 10 AM to 2 PM for our 28^th annual Education Abroad Fair. The Education Abroad Fair is our largest event and it provides GT students with an opportunity to learn about the nearly 130 international education possibilities available to them at Tech. Whether it be through a Faculty-Led Program, Exchange Program, Global Internship & Research Program, or something completely unique; students will be able to meet with experienced faculty and staff working in the field of international education. In addition to hearing about potential study abroad programs or global internship opportunities, we also hope to educate our students on the resources and initiatives through our many globally engaged campus partners.

Advisors: This is for you!

NACADA Annual Conference and Region Information

NACADA Annual Conference is October 3-7 in Orlando, Florida! Submit your name if you are attending.

Advisors: Please share with students.

Fall 2023 CM Change of Major Meeting

• Tuesday, 10/10/23, Virtual

Additional details regarding the process can be found here.

Advisors: Please share with students.

Global Research and Internship Expo

October 16-18

The Office of International Education is happy to announce that registration for our annual Global Research and Internship Expo is now open! Join us October 16-18 for a blend of in-person and virtual info sessions with advisors, international employers, and GRIP alumni! Learn how you can spend a semester abroad gaining valuable work experience for an international company or a research institute.

Visit the GRIP Expo website to register. Questions? Email: elizabeth.reese@oie.gatech.edu.

Advisors: This is for you.

NACADA Region Awards Deadline

Region Awards Deadline: November 1^st  

https://nacada.ksu.edu/Community/Regions/Region-4/Apply-for-Awards.aspx 

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 

Special Events will notify students on Thursday, Sept. 21, and will open RSVPs the week of Oct. 2.  

Students, faculty, and staff with questions regarding ceremony operations can email events@gatech.edu.  

Request for Proposals for Global Student Experiences and Partnerships (RFP-GSEP)

Connect Globally is one of the six focus areas of the 2020-2030 Institute Strategic Plan (ISP). The GSEP Implementation Team recognize that the number of programs that integrate global experiences into undergraduate or graduate curricula offered to GT undergraduate and graduate students must expand in order to meet the Connect Globally goals. Integrating global learning and/or experience into our students’ formal education can take many forms, such as: Starting a new program abroad (e.g., exchange program, internship program, faculty-led study abroad program, etc.) or expanding an existing program OR redesigning existing offering to integrate global themes and content into classes, student research, service, Vertically Integrated Projects, Capstones, Studios, and other activities that are part of the formal education of our students. The GSEP Implementation Team seeks to lower those barriers by providing funds for:

• faculty buy-outs to develop new classes, to integrate international/global/intercultural perspectives into classes to be taught abroad, and/or to develop new on-campus programs and programs abroad
• faculty to support co-taught interdisciplinary offerings, such as capstones, studios, VIPs and other related curricular activities
• graduate students to support faculty with the research needed for course and program development

Please complete the RFP to propose a new global initiative by October 10, 2023.

See the linked PDF file for more information.

Advisors: Please share with students.

Denning Technology and Management Program Application Period

October 1-31, 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.

• Computer Science and Scheller College of Business Information Technology Management concentrations are eligible for the Computing & Business minor.
• All other Scheller College of Business and College of Engineering students will earn the Engineering & Business minor.
• 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. 

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

Advisors: This is for you!

International Education Week 2023

The Office of International Education at Georgia Tech is currently making plans for International Education Week (IEW) 2023, which will be from November 13-17 this year. IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This celebration of IEW offers a unique opportunity to reach out to people in every nation, to develop a broader understanding of world cultures and languages, and to reiterate the conviction that enduring friendships and partnerships created through international education and exchange are important.

The IEW 2023 Committee, chaired by Kakeng Her, invites you and/or your department or unit to join us this year to develop and host events that celebrate international education and the benefits of international exchange. There is some funding available for a limited number of events.

Please use this Qualtrics form to submit your event requests. Event submissions are due September 29.

If you have any questions, would like more information, or need help developing ideas for an event, please feel free to reach out to us.

Thank you!

IEW 2023 Committee

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.

• Wed, Oct. 11, 1-3:30pm, Bill Moore SSC President’s Suites C & D OR Virtual
• Tues, Dec. 12, 1-3:30pm, Bill Moore SSC President’s Suites C & D OR Virtual

II. Career Conversations

1. Georgia Tech Co-op & Internship Program Q & A with Faculty and Staff

Tues, Oct 3, 11am-12pm, Bill Moore SSC Clary Theater & Virtual

• Presented by Andrea Comsa, Director of Undergraduate Co-op and Internship Programs, Career Center

2 . Career Conversations: Considerations for LGBTQIA Job Seekers

Tues, Oct 17, 11am-12pm, Bill Moore SSC Clary Theater &

Virtual                             

• Presented by Tegra Myanna, Director of the LGBTQIA Resource Center

3. 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.

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!

Advisors: Please share with students.

Fall 2023 CM Change of Major Meetings

• 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.

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.

COC Job Opening: Digital Communications Specialist (Position #: 263874)

GT Computing has a fast-growing and dynamic community and the Digital Communications Specialist, a new position on our team, will be central to shaping how we tell our story on the web and social media. Please reach out with any questions.

LinkedIn job posting: https://www.linkedin.com/hiring/jobs/3721923501

Applications must be sent through https://careers.gatech.edu (search for JOB ID 263874)

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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