June 2021 | Volume 64
Featured
Girardot Named Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
Steven Girardot, associate vice provost for Undergraduate Education since 2012, is serving in the interim role after the departure of Colin Potts. Girardot is a Georgia Tech graduate.
Retention Initiatives to Launch First-Gen Jackets Peer Mentoring Program
Georgia Tech First-Generation Student Programs and the Mentor Collective have formed a new partnership to match peer mentors with incoming first-generation students. 
OUE Promotions and Staff Highlights
Nicole Leonard, Lacy Hodges, and Recha Reid receive promotions; Tutoring & Academic Support welcomes new staff member, Erica Chaviano; and more staff highlights.
OUE Hosts First-Ever Ramblin' Resources Event
On June 8th, over 50 OUE staff, student assistants, and representatives from OIE, welcomed hundreds of students on Gatherly. 
Outdoor Office Hours Update
OUE introduced Outdoor Office Hours in the Fall 2020 semester. This year, the program was retooled to include more faculty/student interactions.
Week of Welcome Returns
Though summer is just beginning, fall planning is well underway. The second annual Week of Welcome kicks off with first-year move-in beginning Saturday, Aug. 14, and events and programming starting the night of Aug. 15.
OUE Job Openings
Career Alliance Program & Operations Manager (Career Center)
closes June 21st
Provide promotional, administrative, performance assessment, and financial/accounting services in support of assigned program(s) within a research center, academic unit, or other campus units of a school.
Marketing & Event Coordinator I (OVPUE)
closes June 24th
Provide support to a unit marketing efforts through participating in the development of communications materials and planning and conducting marketing related events. Marketing efforts are normally directed towards promoting attendance at unit sponsored events (e.g. workshops, symposium, course offerings, etc) and other programs or services offered by the unit.
Co-Op & Intern Program & Operations Manager (Career Center)
closes June 30th
Provide administrative, operational, and transactional support for the co-op and internship programs, and oversee the student employees who will support these areas. Assist with improving the impact, effectiveness, and efficiency of the office by supporting the needs of the career education and the employer connection teams.
Campus News
Updated Guidance Shared for Summer, Fall
Social distancing will be in place in classrooms this summer. Individuals who are vaccinated do not have to wear a face covering. Individuals who are not vaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering while inside campus facilities.
Georgia Tech to Get a Brand Refresh in Fall 2021
Georgia Tech will pursue an updated visual identity system in 2021 and beyond to reflect the 10-year vision and values of the new strategic plan and meet the evolving needs of communications and brand reputation.