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Tech challenges NCAA rulings

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Seeking a reduction in the penalties assessed to its athletic program by the NCAA in mid-July for major violations committed by its football and men’s basketball programs, Tech submitted a written appeal to the NCAA on Friday, Sept. 9.

iPrevent teaches students fire safety

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In observance of National Campus Fire Safety Month, Tech hosted its fourth annual educational program iPrevent on Wednesday evening. The event gave students an opportunity to participate in fire safety training sessions, learn about new technology in fire detection and witness a demonstration in which a fire, supervised by the Atlanta Department of Fire Rescue, was staged in a model dorm room.

Block seating regulations finalized

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Effective for the 2012 football season, groups seeking block seating in Bobby Dodd stadium will receive 0.5 bonus attendance points for arriving at games at or before kickoff and a minimum requirement of 15 students per block will be enforced.

Students, faculty reflect on Clough Commons

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With a 1.4 million gallon cistern, 220,000 square foot in area, 2,100 seats, 360 photovoltaic panels for energy, 41 classrooms, two 300-plus seat auditoria and last, but definitely not least importantly for many Tech students, one full-service Starbucks café, the Clough Commons opened its doors to students and faculty this fall.

Involvement spikes with little burden

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College student retention rates are notoriously low between the first and second year of students’ careers. In the ACT’s 2010 “What Works in Student Retention Study,” the current first-year to second-year retention rate for students at public universities in the U.S. is estimated to be about 74 percent. The Institute’s rates are much higher, with 94 percent of students retained after their first year in both 2009 and 2010.

SGA assesses infestation, block seating issues

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The UHR and GSS both voted upon and passed a bill to allocate more funds to WRECK Racing. After allocating $7,645.65 last week to the organization as a replacement annual budget, WRECK Racing received another $9,146.63 to “provide tools that will benefit WRECK Racing,” according to the bill which was submitted by ME Rep. Priya Patel.

CEO highlights sustainability

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The Institue for Leadership and Entrepreneurship invited students, faculty and business representatives for the first IMPACT Speaker Series of the semester on Wednesday, Sept. 7. The weekly series provides an opportunity for entrepreneurially minded individuals to learn about a variety of topics, ranging from new innovative management practices to the emerging business models shaping our world.

Peterson delivers annual address

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  Institute President G.P. “Bud” Peterson presented his annual Institute address this Tuesday at the Clough Commons. Peterson discussed achievements and  advancements in the past...
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