Tech showcases virtual education
The potential of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) was discussed by faculty, administration and students in a town hall held last week.
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Plans unveiled to increase graduates
Tech initiatives to fulfill the goals required by Gov. Nathan Deal’s plan to increase the number of Georgia students earning postgraduate degrees by 250,000 over the next nine years in the Complete College Georgia (CCG) initiative of August 2011 have now been released to the public.
Student transportation system in the works
For students still struggling to find a way to travel around campus and the Atlanta area, Tech’s new GOTCHA Carts may be the next solution.
Freshman Representing
UHR began their voting session by moving, through unanimous consent, to accept the newly elected freshman representatives. The new representatives took their oaths of office...
Let the Debate Begin
Representatives from the Debate Team requested funding to pay for entry fees, travel to three different tournaments and to hire a debate coach. The organization...
Blame It on the Alcohol
Before the official start of business, a representative from the Division of Student Affairs presented proposed changes to the Institute Student and Student Organization Alcohol...
I Do Not Consent
The Georgia Tech Climbing Club requested funding for the annual Triple Crown Climbing Competition, an event across three states involving dozens of competitors. Representative Kelliann...
CRC or not CRC
Representatives from Swordfish Underwater Hockey Club proposed a bill requesting funding for hosting a tournament, for fees for use of their practice location and for...
Co-op celebrates 100 years, alumni reflect
On Tuesday, Sept. 18, Tech celebrated the 100th anniversary of its cooperative education program in the Student Center Ballroom, welcoming attendants with refreshments and raffles as the alumni celebrated this milestone.
New leadership roles in House created
One of the changes in SGA rolling out this semester is the significant alteration of the structure of UHR’s leadership. A recent amendment to the...
SAA kicks off yearly membership drive
On Thursday, Sept. 6, whether at one of their five booths spread throughout campus during the day or at the members-only free dinner at Peter’s Parking deck before T-Night, Student Alumni Association (SAA) representatives had spread out like a colony of proverbial Yellow Jackets across campus.
Engineers for a Sustainable World
Representatives for Engineers for a Sustainable World were told last week to wait another week before having their bill considered by UHR, so that they...
Executive Reports
During executive reports, several Executive branch officers discussed ongoing business. Vice President of Academic Affairs,m Lucy Tucker, updated UHR on X-degree, the proposed new “build-your-own-major”...
Symposium facilitates diversity discussions
The Institute held its fourth annual Diversity Symposium on Friday, Sept. 7. The event, sponsored by the Office of Diversity Affairs, was meant to encourage communication about issues such as racism, sexism and homophobia, and attracted students, faculty and staff from several departments and areas around campus.
JFC Policy Changes
The major item of business at the UHR meeting was a vote on proposed changes to the Joint Finance Committee’s updated policy. GSS has already...
SGA offers free weekly trips to Woodruff Arts
A weekly shuttle service to the Woodruff Arts Center began taking its first batch of students to the Woodruff Arts center on Thursday, Sept. 6.
Undergrads enact separation of powers
The Undergraduate House of Representatives (UHR) passed an amendment to its bylaws last week that would promote the separation of powers between the executive branch of SGA and UHR, the legislative branch.
BME doubles up on awards
Earlier this semester, Tech’s BME department received two awards dedicated to the quality of its education. The 2013 Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award for Department and...