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.
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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.”
Fees presented, Reps. debate Woodruff travel
Mandatory Student Fees The UHR began its meeting on Tuesday with a presentation about Tech’s mandatory student fees. These fees are charged to all...
Tech students seek Triforce for charity
Since its first effort in 2008, the group of friends has gathered each Dec. in the basement of Peter Sohl, a fourth-year BA and STaC double major, and raised over $4400 for the Child’s Play Charity.
HOPE revenue to fall short of demand
Students receiving the HOPE scholarship may soon see additional cuts in their award amounts. By the 2014 fiscal year, HOPE scholarship amounts could dwindle as the Ga. Lottery’s revenues fail to keep up with the demand for funding.
Tech celebrates King through service
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Tech’s campus is a unique experience, especially as the year 2011 marked the 50th anniversary of black student matriculation at Tech.
Comm. certificate program launched
The Graduate Communication Certificate Program initiated its first workshop this week to provide graduate students an opportunity to enhance their communication skills. The program comprises two main components: a series of core and elective workshops and a capstone experience. These workshops help develop written, oral and visual communication skills and are designed to reach out to a larger student population. The capstone experience helps students apply their skills and receive feedback from communication specialists. With the completion of the program, students are granted signed and dated certificates.
Federal research funds to grow in uncertain future
There is no denying the challenges today’s unstable economy provides. Reduced tax receipts and a political climate much more sensitive to spending than in years past have led lawmakers to carefully inspect every aspect of government budgets, including funding allocated for research.