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September 2023 | Volume 91 | | |
Updates & Insights from the VPUE | | |
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22 Georgia Tech Students Selected as Millennium Fellows | Twenty-two Georgia Tech students were selected for the 2023 Class of the Millennium Fellowship, a joint leadership program of the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI). | | |
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Georgia Tech Soars in U.S. News Rankings | The Institute’s impressive performance in various categories reflects its strategic commitment to championing innovation and expanding access to education for students from all walks of life. | | |
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Institute Address Showcases Record-Breaking Growth | Celebrating “another banner year at Tech,” President Ángel Cabrera highlighted the Institute’s ever-growing impact in the state and around the globe. | | |
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Georgia Tech Maintains First-Gen Forward Status | This achievement comes on the heels of the institution's successful completion of the Network Member year, marking a commitment to the support and empowerment of first-generation college students. | | |
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Engaging students with careers resources early and often | Davia Woulard, Widalys Santiago, and Amaka Nwoko co-authored a Times Higher Education OpEd emphasizing early and consistent student engagement with career services to enhance career readiness upon graduation. | | |
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The Honors Program Goes to Space (Almost)! | GTXR, a Georgia Tech student team, launched the "Material Girl" rocket to a simulated apogee of 200,000 feet on July 7, 2023, with homemade solid rocket motors and Georgia Tech Honors Program support. | | |
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Georgia Tech Welcomes New First-Year and Transfer Students | This summer and fall, approximately 4,900 new students joined the Georgia Tech community. Comprised of over 1,100 transfer students and nearly 3,800 first-year students, this group brings Tech’s total number of undergraduates to a new record high of over 19,000. | | |
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September is National Self-Care Month | Continuing to uphold Institute values, the Georgia Tech Human Resources’ Employee Experience team is helping to cultivate well-being across campus. Take a look at the Employee Well-being Monthly Tip Sheet for resources and information to help YOU feel your best. | | |
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OUE'S Connect with a Colleague | The program aims to facilitate informal networking opportunities and to meet fellow colleagues across OUE. | | |
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Olga Kotlyar, Career Center, Promoted to Administrative Manager II | Olga's promotion is effective as of August 1. She joined the Career Center in 2019 as an Admin Manager I and has been a vital part of the success and expansion of the program. | | |
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Chiragi Patel, Career Center, Accepts Position Outside of Georgia Tech | Chiragi Patel has accepted a position outside of Georgia Tech and the Career Center. Her last day at the Career Center will be August 25. | | |
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James Barricelli, Executive Director of the Career Center, Accepts Position at UNC Chapel-Hill | James will be the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Career Development & Executive Director of University Career Services at UNC Chapel-Hill. His last day with us at Georgia Tech will be September 22. | | |
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Cory Hopkins, Associate Director for Communications, Accepts Position at Delta Airlines | Cory's new position is Delta Professional Services Communications & Engagement Manager at Delta Airlines. His last day with OUE will be Friday, September 29, 2023. | |
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Assistant Director, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Office of Experiential & Engaged Learning
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Academic Assessment Manager
Office of Academic Effectiveness
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Director, Community-Based Learning
Office of Experiential & Engaged Learning
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Director, Undergraduate Curricular Initiatives
Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
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Ways to Connect with the VPUE | |
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Drop-In Hours
These happen on Fridays from 3-4 p.m. and will be hosted either by the Associate Vice Provost (Roberta Berry), Assistant Vice Provost (Chris Reaves), or the VPUE (the specific host will be announced in advance).
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VPUE Feedback Form
This is just a reminder to feel free to use this form to provide feedback and input directly to the VPUE. This may also be done anonymously.
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Semester Gatherings Over Coffee and/or Lunch
These are designed to encourage informal interactions across OUE units and with the VPUE.
Brunch - October 3, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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Appointments (1:1) with the VPUE
15- or 30-minute 1:1’s with anyone in OUE who would like to meet with the VPUE. Email Criss Miller to schedule.
Email Criss
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Office of the Provost
Updates on furthering the academic mission of Georgia Tech.
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Georgia Tech LGBTQIA
Programs and events throughout the year aimed at educating faculty, students, and staff about LGBTQIA issues.
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