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Dr. Steven Girardot, vice provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success, has been named President-elect of the Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU), a national organization comprised of R1 and R2 research university leaders committed to excellence in undergraduate education. UERU (pronounced “yoo-roo”) includes a national network of Undergraduate Vice Provosts/Presidents (UVPs) who have expertise in the theory and practice of undergraduate...

At Georgia Tech, innovation is embedded in the student experience, and a growing number of students are arriving at Tech already thinking like entrepreneurs. Now they can find support from a network of programs across campus offering opportunities to turn “what if” into “what’s next.”  “Students no longer see themselves as just good employees, but really good employers,” said Dr. Christopher Reaves, assistant vice provost for Undergraduate...

Students explored a wide range of hands-on learning opportunities available at Georgia Tech. “Attendees were guided through the event, being asked to consider their interests and encouraged to take notes throughout the three rooms,” explained Dr. Sarah Brackmann, director of Community-Based Learning. “Students were able to leave with names of contacts and a plan for their next steps, empowering them to take action.” The guided portion began with a worksheet prompting students to consider their...

We are pleased to announce that Dr. David MacNair has joined OUESS as the Director of Undergraduate Co-op and Internship Programs, part of the Office of Experiential and Engaged Learning (E2L). David comes from 10 years as the Director of Laboratory Development and then Director of Interactive Learning for the George Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, where he maintains a 25% joint appointment.  As the Director of Undergraduate Co-op and Internship Programs, David will focus...