The Georgia Tech Academic Advisors Network (GTAAN) kicked off the new academic year on August 13 with a Welcome Back Breakfast hosted in conjunction with the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (OUESS). The drop-in event gave advisors a chance to connect before the fall semester began. 

Over 100 faculty and staff advisors attended, with representatives from all colleges, the Office of the Registrar, the Office of International Education (OIE), Athletics, and Academic Success & Advising (ASA). This marks a record turnout for the event, which has grown significantly in recent years. 

GTAAN has long served as a professional development group for academic advisors and affiliated student support staff and faculty at Georgia Tech. In addition to a monthly information meeting, the group also sponsors informal connections and networking opportunities throughout the year.  

Dr. Lorett Swank, executive director of ASA, noted, “The turnout for this event is evidence that there is a renewed energy and excitement in our Unique and United advising community!”  

GTAAN is open to all interested faculty and staff. For more information about their meetings, the listserv, and other opportunities, please visit the GTAAN website.