Police arrest repeat offenders
Police recently arrested two suspects who had been previously convicted of crimes on Tech’s campus. Both arrests came as a result of tips given to officers by students.
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Students teach peers through TechBurst
The Center for 21st Century Universities (C21U) is planning to launch a new project entitled “TechBurst,” a consolidation of student-made videos to help facilitate peer-to-peer...
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Prof., alumnus join national academy Barbara Boyan, the Price Gilbert, Jr. Chair in Tissue Engineering in the College of Biomedical Engineering and William George, who graduated...
REACH scholarship announced, Tech to match funds
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal stood outside Clough Commons on Tuesday as he announced the state’s newest need-based scholarship.
Called REACH (Realizing Education Achievement Can Happen), the scholarship is designed as a need based scholarship program. REACH will provide another form of financial assistance to students who might otherwise not have the opportunity to attend college.
Physical education proposed for HPS 1040
HPS 1040, a general health and fitness class all Tech students must take to graduate, may soon face the addition of a physical education component.
Arad shares design experience
Michael Arad, Tech alumnus and designer of the 9/11 Memorial in N.Y. City, spoke as this year’s guest speaker for the College of Architecture’s Douglas C. Allen lecture. Arad’s design for the memorial was chosen out of over 5200 entries in Jan. 2004, and he has spent the last eight years working to see his vision become a reality.
Report: Freshman retention at all-time high
The freshman retention rate between 2010 and 2011 was the highest in Institute history last year, according to a study published recently by the Office of Institutional Research and Planning.
CSC to coordinate service at Tech
The Community Service Council (CSC) celebrated its return to campus on Tuesday with a showcase of the past and present service at Tech. Student organizations devoted to community service set up exhibits along Tech Walkway. The CSC is dedicated to increasing student involvement with community service and promoting cooperation between existing service organizations.
News Briefs: Fee increases approved, ME elective hours increased
Peterson accepts fee increases Institute President G. P. “Bud” Peterson has accepted the recommendations of the Mandatory Student Fee Advisory Committee to raise the Transportation...
NSSE shows emphasis on collaboration
Tech students are more likely to collaborate on coursework than their peers at other universities, although they are less likely to receive academic and personal support from faculty, according to a report released last week by Institute Office of Assessment using data from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
Stingerette to designate “pick-up” zones
[media-credit name=”Photo by Sho Kitamura” align=”aligncenter” width=”741″][/media-credit]To increase the overall efficiency of their transportation systems, Parking and Transportation has introduced various changes to the Stingerette...
MSFAC releases health, transport fee increases
The Mandatory Student Fee Advisory Committee (MSFAC) met on Thursday, Jan. 26, to discuss proposed increases to Tech’s mandatory student fees for the 2013 fiscal year. It discussed proposed changes to the athletic, transportation and health fees, ultimately deciding to recommend to change the transportation fee from $76 to $81 per semester and the health fee from $154 to $160.
News Briefs: NADH resumes 24/7 service
North Ave Dining Hall to open 24/7 North Ave Dining Hall will resume its 24-hour service and hot breakfast beginning Feb. 5. In response...
HyTech bill failed
Raas As this organization had already received money last semester from SGA, debate ensued about the actual money required by the organization to cover their...
Tech launches mobile alert system, panic button
In a move aimed at improving campus safety, GTPD launched Jacket Guardian, which allows users on Tech’s campus to access advanced services when calling for help. Officials at GTPD hope that the service will allow emergency teams to have both a faster response time and access to specific health and emergency information, resulting in an overall better level of emergency care.
Institute prepares for live shooter emergency
“The [Columbine] incident prompted a new era of thought regarding police response to these types of situations,” said Robert Connolly, Deputy Chief of Police at Tech. “We no longer wait for a special team to come onto the scene and handle the situation. We now react to an active shooter with immediate contact to neutralize the situation, saving lives.”
Recent attacks revive gun debate
With the recent on-campus attacks still fresh on many students’ minds, the issue of whether or not to allow the carrying of concealed weapons on campus is beginning to resurface in the campus safety conversation. Currently, state law prohibits the carrying of firearms on or around college campuses, but the recent increase in crime on and around the Tech and Ga. State campuses has prompted several state lawmakers to suggest overturning the ban on concealed weapons on college campuses.
CRIME & SAFETY: Special Report
With the rise in Clery Act email alerts issued by GTPD, students are beginning to feel worried about their safety.
“I never minded walking back home late at night,” said Lady Dela Cruz, a first-year ISyE major. “Now, especially after that occurrence in November, I’m much more careful because I’m afraid of the possibilities that may take place.”