- August Advisor Spotlight
- GTAAN Updates
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Core Phase II Registration Information - New!
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GTAAN Advisor Appreciation Breakfast - New Location!
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Fall 2023 GTAAN Meeting Schedule - New!
- FASET Updates
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Final FASET 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 Location!
- First Day of Fall Semester: Aug. 21
- International Opportunities Open House: Aug. 22
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Last Call Fulbright Info. Session: Aug. 24 - New!
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Fulbright Canada Info. Session: Aug. 28 - New!
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Career Conversations: Employer Insights: Aug. 30 - New!
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ICEBERG Registration Deadline: Aug. 31 - New!
- All Majors Career Fair: Sept. 11-12
- CM Change of Major Meeting: Sept. 12
- College & Departmental Updates
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Remind Your Advisees to Register their Co-Op or Internship - New!
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International Students & Co-Op & Internship Positions - New!
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2023-2024 Career Coaching Network Schedule - New!
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OIE Contact Chart - New!
- Asynchronous International Affairs 1200 Section Added
- OIE Holds on Student Accounts
- Fall 2023 CM Change of Major Meetings
- SMART Program
- Honor's Program Assessment and Resource
- Job Openings
- OUE: FYSA Program & Operations Manager
- GTE: Educational Outreach Coordinator I
- COC: Program Coord. for International Programs
- Advising & Advisor Resources
- GTAAN Canvas Course
What would you like to see featured in the GTAAN Weekly? Let us know at [email protected]!
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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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Core Phase II Registration Information
Here is the excel document with information regarding Phase II registration from the Core Departments.
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GTAAN Advisor Appreciation Breakfast
GTAAN is hosting a GTAAN Advisor Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, August 17 from 8:30am-10am likely in the Ford ES&T Atrium (311 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA). Please RSVP to let us know if you'll join us.
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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: Savant #308.
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Featuring an introduction to Knack Tutoring with Dr. Linda Green, an update from the Registrar, and a chance for announcements, updates, and introductions of new staff.
- GTAAN Connections: September 26 from 12-1pm. Location: Savant #308.
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Denning T&M Minor. Please RSVP for lunch.
- GTAAN Connections: October 10 from 12-1pm. Location: Savant #308.
- GTAAN Meeting: October 19 from 11am-12pm. Location TBD.
- GTAAN Meeting: November 16 from 11am-12pm. Location TBD.
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Final FASET Session
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
- Don’t overlook the Techsplore students—they have their own tab on the spreadsheet—as several majors have Techsplore students joining us this Fall. Info for all Fall Exchange students is posted on the UG Advising Canvas site.
- 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 ([email protected]).
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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 [email protected].
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
GTAAN is hosting a GTAAN Advisor Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, August 17 from 8:30am-10am likely in the Ford ES&T Atrium (311 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA). Please RSVP to let us know if you'll join us.
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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 in the Skiles Courtyard
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Advisors: Please share with senior and recently graduated students.
Last Call Fulbright Info. Session
When: Thursday August 24, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Zoom: https://gatech.zoom.us/my/karenmura
- Last chance to hear about Fulbright awards and application procedures for Fall 2023. Complete a master's degree, do independent research, or be an English teaching assistant in one of 130+ countries around the world.
- Hear about programs that are currently underapplied to for next year (2024-2025)
- DEADLINE to apply for Fall 2024 is October 10, 2023!
Questions? Email [email protected]
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Advisors: Please share with Sophomores and Juniors
Fulbright Canada Info. Session
When: Monday, August 28, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Zoom: https://gatech.zoom.us/my/karenmura
- Hear about the Fulbright Canada Mitacs Globalink summer research program.
- Conduct research for 10-12 weeks at a Canadian university.
- All majors welcome to apply; applications now open!
- DEADLINE to apply for Summer 2024 is September 21, 2023!
Questions? Email [email protected]
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Career Conversations: Employer Insights
Aug. 30 from 12-1pm
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:
II. Career Conversations
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Employer Insights: Coaching Students to Become Top Candidates Wed, Aug 30, 12-1pm, Bill Moore SSC Basement, Hayes Conference Room & Virtual
- Presented by Ebony Mobley, Director of Employer Connections, Career Center
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ICEBERG Intercultural Series
Application Deadline: Aug. 31
The ICEBERG intercultural learning series is a 3-part program for undergraduate students at GT. This program addresses various topics, including improving communication abilities, developing intercultural skills, and navigating cultural differences. Students build community by engaging with other students at GT, developing skills to recognize cultural differences and the tools to advance their own understanding, gaining self-awareness, empathy, and adaptability, so they may navigate new challenges at GT, abroad, and in their future careers.
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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: Please share with your students.
Please Encourage your Undergraduate Students to Register their Fall 2023 Co-Op & Internship Positions
How this registration benefits students:
- Co-op and internship audit hours are tuition-free
- Audit hours are recorded on official transcript
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Earnings do not affect FAFSA status
- Maintain active student status during work terms
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Cancel campus housing without penalty if working 25 or more miles from campus
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Continuation of GT health insurance coverage by purchasing the voluntary plan
- Career advisors can provide support during work terms
Here is a copy of the “Why Register Your Co-op/Internship” postcard to forward to your students who have accepted or are considering a Co-op or Internship position.
The postcard includes the benefits of registering their Undergraduate Co-op and Internship and most importantly, how to register once they received an offer. Students can also access this information online at: "How To Register Your Undergraduate Co-op or Internship" along with a video that details the registration step-by-step at the following link: https://career.gatech.edu/how-register-your-job
For any questions students might have, please direct them to contact us at: [email protected]
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Advisors: Please share with your students.
International Students and Fall 2023 Co-Op & Internship Positions
Please read important information on obtaining Curricular Practical Training (CPT) HERE.
Fall 2023 Registration deadlines for F-1 students:
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Fall Placement form deadline for the fall 2023 work term is August 18, 2023 -
- All information must be submitted in CareerBuzz by 12 p.m.
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The earliest start date for work is August 14, 2023.
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All students must complete their work term by January 5, 2024.
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All other students must complete their registration by 4:00 pm on Friday, August 25, 2023.
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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.
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Wed, Oct. 11, 1-3:30pm, Bill Moore SSC President’s Suites C & D OR Virtual
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Tues, Dec. 12, 1-3:30pm, Bill Moore SSC President’s Suites C & D OR Virtual
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Tues, Feb 20, 1-3:30pm, Bill Moore SSC President’s Suites C & D OR Virtual
II. Career Conversations
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Employer Insights: Coaching Students to Become Top Candidates Wed, Aug 30, 12-1pm, Bill Moore SSC Basement, Hayes Conference Room & Virtual
- Presented by Ebony Mobley, Director of Employer Connections, Career Center
2. 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
3. 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
4. ChatGPT & the Job Search: How to Coach Students -
Tues, Nov 7, 11am-12pm, Bill Moore SSC Clary Theater &
Virtual
- Presented by Ann Blasick, Director of Career Services, MS in Analytics
5. The Graduate Student Job Search
Fri, Jan 12, 11am-12pm, Virtual
- Presented by Dr. Gaeun (Gwenn) Seo, Director of Graduate Career Development
6. Major & Career Exploration: A Conversation with Exploratory Advising
& the Career Center
Thurs, February 15, 11am-12pm, Virtual
- Presented by Widalys Santiago (Career Development Advisor, Career Center), Emmie Cass (Exploratory Advisor, Exploratory Advising), Devoni Williams (Exploratory Advisor, Exploratory Advising)
7. Coaching Students Who are Still Job Seeking
Tues, March 5, 11am-12pm, Bill Moore SSC Clary Theater &
Virtual
- Presented by Laura Garcia, Director of Undergraduate Career Education
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 [email protected].
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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!
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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 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 [email protected] 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
- 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, [email protected]
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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 ([email protected]).The position is posted internally and externally and will remain open until 8/8.
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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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Did you miss any GTAAN Meetings?
View the recordings of our previous GTAAN meetings in the GTAAN Canvas Course.
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