Last week, I hosted the first off campus “Lunch with the VPUE.” Although I enjoy every opportunity to connect with our staff, I have to say that this lunch was particularly fun. It was not just the great food, but it was a nice opportunity to step away from campus and connect with colleagues from across OUE. We will definitely repeat this format in the spring, and I hope more of you will take me up on the invitation. I also want to thank everyone who has joined me at a coffee, lunch, office hour, or other event during the last semester and year. I have been very pleased with the response, feedback, and questions—and most importantly, getting to know more about many of you. 

As we quickly approach the holiday season, I want to express my gratitude to everyone in OUE for the dedication and hard work that has gone into ensuring that our fall semester has been successful. I know that in many of our areas, we’ve done this while facing staff transition and increasing demand for our programs and services (particularly as our undergraduate population grows). I’m extremely proud that even with these challenges, we have continued to make students “our top priority” and to embrace our north star to “create a transformative and meaningful undergraduate experience for every student.” 

In closing, I wish you an early Happy Thanksgiving. I hope it is restful, rejuvenating, and joyful. I am thankful and privileged to have the opportunity to work with you. I also hope to see many of you before the winter holiday break, which will be here before we know it.

Warmly,

Steven 

The report shows OUE’s contribution to the Institute’s goals and mission by describing our activities, highlights, trends, and key accomplishments over the past academic year.

Georgia Tech’s Career Center, in partnership with First-Generation Student Initiatives, is launching the First-Generation Shadow Program in Spring 2023, thanks to funding received by the Ford Motor Company Fund. 

Serve-Learn-Sustain among the group of Georgia Tech researchers and consultants that published recommendations on advancing equity and inclusivity in climate solutions.

This year, ten Georgia Tech students were selected by the United Nations to participate in the Millennium Fellows program. Two of those students, Eyas Ayesh and Shania Khatri, are members of the Georgia Tech Honors Program Living Learning Community.

Daniel Webber is a mechanical engineering major who has had the opportunity to engage with middle and high school students through two internships.

The Fellowship will provide an eight-month leadership and professional development experience to 28 fellows - students and young professionals affiliated with nine higher education institutions (HEIs) that are members of the Regional Center of Expertise (RCE) Greater Atlanta.

Georgia Tech's Commencement team is busy planning another Commencement on Friday, Dec. 16, and Saturday, Dec. 17. The team is looking for enthusiastic faculty and staff who want to take part in one of the biggest days for Georgia Tech students. A variety of roles are needed at all ceremonies. 

The 2022 Annual Compliance Training is required of all active employees (faculty, staff, Tech Temps, retired-but-working, and student employees) hired on or before Oct. 3, 2022.

This fall semester, OUE will pilot an informal networking opportunity to encourage small groups (four or less) of OUE employees to meet fellow colleagues across OUE.

Krystal will help manage and coordinate administrative operations and support for SI&O. As well as provide scheduling support for Dr. Berry in her AVP role.

In this role, AJ will manage, develop, and coordinate the GT 1000 & GT 2000 student leader/peer mentoring programs, which recently moved from Undergraduate Advising & Transition (UAT) to High-Impact Learning Initiatives (HILI).

James will work with Mysty as a member of the SI&O HR team to assist with human resource matters within the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE).

Susan's new title makes official many of the responsibilities she has already embraced. As assistant director, Susan will continue to lead PGPP in their assessment processes and DEI outreach and oversee the Virtual Graduate School Showcase.

Spring Town Hall - (Tentative) Wednesday, March 16, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Note: Town halls are not broadcast or recorded and will be in-person events.