{"104001":{"#nid":"104001","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Sophomore Programs Helps Second-Year Students Succeed","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEric Tack\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAssistant Director of Success Programs\/Coordinator of Sophomore and Transition Programs\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELast spring, the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.successprograms.gatech.edu\/index.php\u0022\u003EOffice of Success Programs\u003C\/a\u003E launched Sophomore Programs - a new initiative designed specifically to support students in their second year. Building on the success of Tech\u00e2\u0080\u0099s freshman and new student programs, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.successprograms.gatech.edu\/plugins\/content\/index.php?id=14\u0022\u003ESophomore Programs\u003C\/a\u003E is a collaborative effort across Georgia Tech\u00e2\u0080\u0099s campus to meet the unique needs of second-year students and help them thrive in their sophomore year. During the upcoming academic year, Success Programs will be offering a number of exciting programs and services for sophomores. \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe sophomore year can be an engaging but challenging phase of the undergraduate experience. It is typically a time when students start to explore how their degree relates to life after college. Many students begin taking more advanced coursework in their major and begin participating in co-operative or internship positions, study aboard opportunities, undergraduate research, and other academic enrichment experiences offered at Georgia Tech. For some students this can reaffirm their direction, but for others this can lead to questions about their major and future career and life plans. With these issues in mind, a variety of programs have been developed, including the following:\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGT 2.0: Sophomore Programs Week (September 13-18)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGT 2.0: Sophomore Programs Week is a series of programs during Welcome Home Month designed to help sophomores successfully jump start their sophomore year. This year GT 2.0 includes a Sophomore Welcome event; workshops on changing majors, finding a co-op or internship, and prestigious fellowships; and the Sophomore Trip. \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESophomore Trip (September 18)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nStudents can join fellow sophomores on a white water rafting and rock climbing trip to the world-renown Ocoee River - site to several of the 1996 Olympic water sport competitions. Open to all second-year students regardless of skill level, the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.successprograms.gatech.edu\/plugins\/content\/index.php?id=191\u0022\u003ESophomore Class Trip\u003C\/a\u003E is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends and build new friendships while having fun. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, September 8. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.successprograms.gatech.edu\/plugins\/content\/index.php?id=191\u0022\u003EClick here\u003C\/a\u003E for more information. \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESophomore Summit (Oct. 22-23)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.successprograms.gatech.edu\/plugins\/content\/index.php?id=15\u0022\u003ESophomore Summit\u003C\/a\u003E is a retreat designed to provide students an opportunity for peer-to-peer networking, assist them in creating a sense of purpose in college and life, develop goals for the duration of their time at Tech, and provide an opportunity for student and faculty\/staff interaction. Space is limited. Applications will be available in early September. Visit the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.successprograms.gatech.edu\/plugins\/content\/index.php?id=15\u0022\u003ESophomore Summit website\u003C\/a\u003E for more information.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESophomore EXCEL Cohort\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.successprograms.gatech.edu\/academicsupport\/plugins\/content\/index.php?id=91\u0022\u003ESophomore EXCEL Cohort\u003C\/a\u003E is the premier academic support program for at-risk second-year students. The EXCEL Cohort program seeks to provide members personalized attention and customized success plans. Cohort members also gain access to additional academic support services including 1-to-1 Tutoring, Academic Coaching, and PLUS sessions. Space is limited to 25 students. \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBe sure that your sophomore student takes advantage of the programs and resources listed above and the many others on campus to make the most of your sophomore year. For more information visit, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.successprograms.gatech.edu\/plugins\/content\/index.php?id=14\u0022\u003Ewww.sophomores.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E or e-mail Eric Tack, assistant director of Success Programs, at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:eric.tack@vpss.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eeric.tack@vpss.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\n\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"Last spring, the Office of Success Programs launched Sophomore Programs - a new initiative designed specifically to support students in their second year. Building on the success of Tech\u00e2\u0080\u0099s freshman and new student programs, Sophomore Programs is a collaborative effort across Georgia Tech\u00e2\u0080\u0099s campus to meet the unique needs of second-year students and help them thrive in their sophomore year. During the upcoming academic year, Success Programs will be offering a number of exciting programs and services for sophomores.","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Sophomore Programs addresses unique needs to second-year student"}],"uid":"27164","created_gmt":"2010-09-07 00:00:00","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:11:25","author":"Rachael Pocklington","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2010-09-07T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2010-09-07T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"1298","name":"Parent and Family Programs"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"22031","name":"presdient peterson"},{"id":"171166","name":"safety on campus"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cstrong\u003ERachael Pocklington\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EParents Program\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/contact\/index.html?id=rpocklington3\u0022\u003EContact Rachael Pocklington\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E404-385-3920\u003C\/strong\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["rachael.pocklington@vpss.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}