{"689458":{"#nid":"689458","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech IT Professionals Unite at OneIT Symposium","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIT professionals from across Georgia Tech came together March 25 for the 2026 OneIT Spring Symposium, a daylong event at the Ferst Center for the Arts that highlighted campuswide technology initiatives, strategic discussions, and updates on projects shaping the Institute\u2019s technology landscape. Hosted by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oneit.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOneIT\u003C\/a\u003E leadership committee, the event marked a milestone in the group\u2019s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and build a more connected IT community across the campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe day began with breakfast and small-group working sessions, providing opportunities for networking, idea-sharing, and broader campus engagement. The program officially opened with remarks from the OneIT leadership committee, which emphasized the organization\u2019s role in fostering communication and collaboration among campus IT teams.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/07\/23\/georgia-tech-announces-new-chief-information-security-officer-joseph-lewis\u0022\u003EJoe Lewis\u003C\/a\u003E, associate vice president for IT and chief information security oficer, delivered the keynote address, \u201cSecuring the Hive,\u201d a title that echoed the event\u2019s theme, The Hive Mind. \u201cI want to build, with each of you, a cyber program that operates as a service to the Institute \u2013 not a checkpoint,\u201d Lewis said. \u201cI can\u2019t build it alone,\u201d he continued. \u201cI need your eyes and your instincts. You are the eyes and the ears of the hive.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe symposium also included a presentation by Loulou Hong, vice president for Student Engagement and Well\u2011Being, who spoke about the intersection of technology, engagement, and the well\u2011being of the Georgia Tech community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAttendees participated in afternoon parallel\u2011track sessions designed to explore specific IT initiatives and shared challenges. Topics included: upcoming \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/a\u003E (OIT) \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/security.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECybersecurity\u003C\/a\u003E endpoint implementations; computing services offered by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pace.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPartnership for an Advanced Computing Environment\u003C\/a\u003E; the democratization of data \u2013 including tools and approaches to support broader, more effective access to institutional sources; and improvements to onboarding and off-boarding processes, both noted as critical to operational efficiency and campus cybersecurity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParticipants later reconvened for updates on the newly established Shield research enclave, an initiative that supports Institute research compliance through a secure computing environment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe event concluded with closing remarks that reinforced the OneIT leadership committee\u2019s mission to strengthen connections among campus IT staff and translate collaboration into meaningful outcomes for the Institute.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESponsored by OIT, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oneit.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOneIT\u003C\/a\u003E is an initiative that connects IT staff across Colleges, departments, and administrative units, builds shared practices, standards, and communities of practice, and coordinates security, infrastructure, and service initiatives across campus IT offices. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E2026 OneIT committee members include: Andrew Leonard (co-chair), IT support engineer, College of Computing; Jimmy Pearson (co-chair), senior application support analyst, OIT; Chris Helms, IT architecture manager, Georgia Tech Library; Eric Mungai, director of IT, Ivan Allen College; Ben Pritchett, IT support senior manager, School of Aerospace Engineering; Bill Robbins, lead systems\/IT architecture (GTRI); Lawrence Sharp, director of IT, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE); Gabe Vannice, director of Architecture \u0026amp; Infrastructure, OIT; and Joe Zima, technical support manager, ISyE.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EView pictures from the 2026 OneIT Spring Symposium\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtvault.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/s\/OneITSymposium\/IgCmNULkL-QVRLQUeETkSkb8AQyW6rbMubaKuC6sGazWXcA?e=cfQTYZ\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOneIT Symposium attendees 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The OIT Cybersecurity department has reported an uptick in phishing activity across the campus as digital interactions peak during this time of year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo help you stay vigilant, OIT offers these holiday\u202fcybersafety\u202ftips:\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThink Before You Click:\u003C\/strong\u003E Do not\u202fclick on links or open attachments in suspicious emails or text messages.\u202fCyber attackers may\u202fattempt\u202fto gather personal information through phishing and other fraudulent attempts by asking you to confirm purchase or account information, including passwords. Never provide sensitive information through these methods. Legitimate businesses and organizations will never ask for your personal information through email or text.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETwo-Factor Authentication Scams: \u003C\/strong\u003ENever approve \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/two-factor-authentication\u0022\u003EDuo\u202ftwo-factor authentication\u003C\/a\u003E requests you did not\u202finitiate.\u202fIf you receive an unexpected prompt, deny it\u202fimmediately.\u202f \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShop Smart and Secure\u003C\/strong\u003E: Use only reputable websites that you know and trust. Type URLs directly into your browser instead of clicking on links in messages, especially from unfamiliar retailers. Always verify the legitimacy of a company before supplying your financial information, such as credit\/debit card numbers. Also, if an offer seems too good to be true \u2014 it often is.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUse a Credit Card for Online Transactions\u003C\/strong\u003E: There are laws to limit your liability for fraudulent credit card charges, but you may not have the same level of protection when using debit cards. Always check your card statements for fraudulent or unrecognizable charges. Immediately\u202fnotify your financial institution and local law enforcement if you discover fraud.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech students, faculty, and staff are urged to report suspicious\u202femails through Microsoft Outlook\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/phishing-and-suspicious-behavior-in-outlook-0d882ea5-eedc-4bed-aebc-079ffa1105a3\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EReport Phishing\u003C\/a\u003E, even if the message appears to come from someone with an Institute email address. Campus members who believe their Georgia Tech account has been compromised should immediately contact OIT\u2019s Cybersecurity Operations Center at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:soc@gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esoc@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe hope the Georgia Tech community remains vigilant against cyberthreats this holiday season \u2014 and throughout 2026.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Information Technology reminds the Georgia Tech community to remain alert against cyberthreats as online interactions -- and phishing -- peak during the holiday season.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Office of Information Technology reminds the Georgia Tech community to remain alert against cyberthreats as online interactions -- and phishing -- peak during the holiday season."}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2025-12-17 20:27:54","changed_gmt":"2025-12-17 21:27:38","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-12-16T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-12-16T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"193779","name":"oitfeature"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["courtney.hill@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"685775":{"#nid":"685775","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Data Days Conference to Explore Power of Data, AI, and Innovation","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech will host the 2025 \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/datax.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EData Days\u003C\/a\u003E conference on Monday, Nov. 3, and Wednesday, Nov. 5, bringing together members of the Institute\u2019s data community to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), data, and innovation. Registration is open at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/datax.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Edatax.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year\u2019s theme, \u201cUnlocking Your Power: AI, Data, and Innovation,\u201d emphasizes how Georgia Tech students, faculty, researchers, and staff can harness the combined potential of data and AI to enhance learning, research, and operational excellence.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe two-day event will include a mix of virtual and in-person sessions, featuring keynotes from data and AI leaders, interactive workshops, and poster sessions that showcase how data and innovation are transforming the way the Institute works and learns. Participants will gain practical insight into using data and AI tools to inform decisions, accelerate discovery, and drive progress across disciplines.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cData and AI are two of the most transformative forces shaping how we work, learn, and make decisions today,\u201d said Leo Howell, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. \u201cAt Georgia Tech, we are committed to empowering our community with the knowledge, skills, and tools to unlock the full potential of these technologies \u2014 responsibly and creatively \u2014 to improve how we learn, work, and innovate.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELaunched in 2022, Data Days was created to strengthen Georgia Tech\u2019s data community of practice, advance data literacy, and celebrate the impact of data-informed decision-making across the Institute. The annual event fosters collaboration, idea exchange, and innovation among experts, practitioners, and learners at all levels.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EData Days 2025 is co-hosted by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/irp.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOffice of Institutional Research and Planning\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Data Days conference is free and open to all Georgia Tech students, faculty, researchers, and staff. 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It also notes the importance of safeguarding digital information.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCybersecurity is not just a technical challenge \u2014 it\u2019s a shared responsibility across our entire campus community,\u201d said Joe Lewis, associate vice president of Information Technology and chief information security officer. \u201cOIT Cybersecurity is committed to empowering and enabling a culture of cyber awareness that prepares students, faculty, and staff to make smart, secure decisions to protect themselves and the Institute\u2019s digital assets. As increasingly complex cyberthreats evolve, so must our vigilance.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOIT Cybersecurity has developed the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/cybersecurityawareness\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECybersecurity Awareness\u003C\/a\u003E webpage and reminds the Georgia Tech community of the following tips this Cybersecurity Awareness Month:\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you receive a suspicious email, even if it appears to come from Institute personnel, immediately report it to \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:phishing@gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ephishing@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDo not trust unexpected text messages, even if they appear to come from Institute personnel. Contact OIT or your office\u2019s IT Help Desk immediately if uncertain.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENever approve \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/two-factor-authentication\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDuo two-factor\u003C\/a\u003E (2FA) authentication requests you did not initiate. If you receive an unexpected prompt, deny it immediately.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDo not share 2FA authentication codes under any circumstances. Georgia Tech support professionals will never ask you to share Duo codes or personal information via phone.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAlways verify requests related to account access or payroll changes by contacting your office\u2019s IT support team or human resources professional directly.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENever change your Institute password by clicking on a link in an email you receive. Directly type the Passport URL into your browser. Only change your password on the Passport site at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/passport.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Epassport.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExplore more cybersecurity guidance to enhance your cybersafety knowledge by visiting the Cybersecurity Awareness\u202fat Georgia Tech webpage at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/cybersecurityawareness\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eoit.gatech.edu\/cybersecurityawareness\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Office of Information Technology Cybersecurity department highlights educational resources and tips aimed at strengthening cybersecurity awareness and resilience across the Georgia Tech community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Office of Information Technology Cybersecurity department highlights educational resources and tips aimed at strengthening cybersecurity awareness and resilience across the campus community."}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2025-10-06 17:17:53","changed_gmt":"2025-10-07 15:31:16","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-10-01T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-10-01T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"672619":{"id":"672619","type":"image","title":"Cybersecurity awareness","body":null,"created":"1703013923","gmt_created":"2023-12-19 19:25:23","changed":"1703039217","gmt_changed":"2023-12-20 02:26:57","alt":"Cybersecurity awareness graphic","file":{"fid":"255894","name":"Cybersecurity-graphic.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/12\/19\/Cybersecurity-graphic.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/12\/19\/Cybersecurity-graphic.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":622492,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/12\/19\/Cybersecurity-graphic.jpg?itok=3328HQld"}}},"media_ids":["672619"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/cybersecurityawareness","title":"Cybersecurity Awareness at Georgia Tech"}],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[{"id":"42911","name":"Education"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1404","name":"Cybersecurity"},{"id":"194808","name":"cybersecurity awareness month"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["courtney.hill@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"684878":{"#nid":"684878","#data":{"type":"news","title":"The Southeastern Cyber Cup Returns","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech will host the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/cybercup\/2025\u0022\u003E2025 Southeastern Cyber Cup\u003C\/a\u003E, a virtual hackathon competition for participants with interests in IT and cybersecurity. Registration is open to students and professionals at any higher education institution in Georgia, beginning Sept. 17.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow in its third iteration, the Southeastern Cyber Cup has novice and experienced-level teams compete in a series of \u201ccapture the flag\u201d tasks \u2014 technical challenges that simulate real-world cyber scenarios. Participants vie to earn points by identifying hidden flags embedded in each task, with scores tracked live on a digital leaderboard.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENovice and experienced teams will compete on Oct. 10 and 17. Experienced teams will also compete in a final round on Oct. 24. Teams with the highest scores at the end of their respective rounds will be crowned the winners. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlayers and non-players are also invited to attend the Southeastern Cyber Cub Mini Conference on Oct. 24. The virtual conference will feature cybersecurity-expert panel discussions and a keynote speaker.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Cyber Cup is more than a competition \u2014 it\u2019s a platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation,\u201d said Joe Lewis, chief information security officer at Georgia Tech. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring together a diverse community of tech enthusiasts from across the state to sharpen their skills and tackle common cybersecurity challenges.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Cyber Cup will host two optional \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=u5ghSHuuJUuLem1_Mvqgg-E5s7qS-aVDpEISOkxUa_xUMjlYTFFGUFlHV0FZOVpNWjhEREdKUlBBSS4u\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Evirtual boot camps\u003C\/a\u003E before the competition begins, Sept. 19 and 26. The boot camps will help novice and experienced players brush up on skills and learn tools and techniques for competing in the event.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 2024 Southeastern Cyber Cup drew nearly 100 participants from 10 institutions across Georgia, including Augusta University, Emory University, and Georgia State University.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about the Southeastern Cyber Cup, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/cybercup\/2025\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eoit.gatech.edu\/cybercup\/2025\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 2025 Southeastern Cyber Cup hackathon competition will be open to students and professionals at higher education institutions in Georgia, beginning Sept. 17.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Southeastern Cyber Cup hackathon returns for a third year, Oct. 10, 17, and 24."}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2025-09-15 20:26:26","changed_gmt":"2025-09-15 23:25:49","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-09-15T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-09-15T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677981":{"id":"677981","type":"image","title":"Southeastern Cyber Cup 2025","body":null,"created":"1757623195","gmt_created":"2025-09-11 20:39:55","changed":"1757623195","gmt_changed":"2025-09-11 20:39:55","alt":"Southeastern Cyber Cup 2025 logo ","file":{"fid":"261950","name":"CyberCup2025_Cybersecurity_Logo_Color-Wide.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/11\/CyberCup2025_Cybersecurity_Logo_Color-Wide.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/11\/CyberCup2025_Cybersecurity_Logo_Color-Wide.png","mime":"image\/png","size":75230,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/09\/11\/CyberCup2025_Cybersecurity_Logo_Color-Wide.png?itok=IP4XBzrZ"}}},"media_ids":["677981"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/cybercup\/2025","title":"Southeastern Cyber Cup"}],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"193779","name":"oitfeature"},{"id":"193341","name":"southeastern cyber cup"},{"id":"1404","name":"Cybersecurity"},{"id":"61371","name":"Hackathon"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["cybercup@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"683355":{"#nid":"683355","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Apple Accounts Using Georgia Tech Email Addresses to Become Institute-Managed Accounts","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUPDATE: The previously scheduled transition date, originally set to begin Aug. 4, has been delayed. An update will provided once the revised timeline has been confirmed.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFaculty, staff, and alumni using an \u0022@gatech.edu\u0022 email address with their Apple Account will need to make a switch to a non-Georgia Tech email address. This applies to those with personal Apple Accounts on personal devices and on Georgia Tech-managed iOS devices, such as a MacBook or iPhone. Personal accounts that continue to use a Georgia Tech-domain email address will become Institute-managed Apple Accounts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple\u2019s evolving enterprise capabilities, which include auto-enrollment of devices and improved application delivery through mobile device management, have heightened the need for distinct institutional and personal user accounts. Institute-managed Apple Accounts will allow Georgia Tech to provide improved security, data separation, and unified device management.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis update helps create a boundary between personal and professional Apple data and devices,\u201d said Derek McKenzie, IT architect with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/a\u003E (OIT). \u201cThrough Institute-managed Apple Accounts, we can enable Single Sign-On, simplify access to licensed apps and services, and ensure that Georgia Tech-issued Apple devices are properly managed by the Institute.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAffected users will be prompted by Apple to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/support.apple.com\/kb\/HT202667\u0022\u003Eselect an alternate email address\u003C\/a\u003E for their account. Updates to a primary email address for an Apple Account will not affect user data, purchases, or passwords. The email address used to sign in will change, and Georgia Tech will not have access to your data.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow do I update my Apple Account if I currently use a Georgia Tech-domain email address?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThese users can update their Apple Account email address to any third-party email address or create an\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/support.apple.com\/kb\/PH2620\u0022\u003E@icloud.com email address\u003C\/a\u003E. Users who create an @icloud.com email address may be required to wait 30 days before they can use the address with their Apple Account. View these instructions to learn how to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/109353\u0022\u003Echange your Apple Account primary email address.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat will happen to my account and personal data if I don\u2019t update my email address?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EUsers who continue to use a Georgia Tech-domain email address as their primary address for their Apple Account will have their login email address changed to a \u0022temporary.appleid.com\u0022 email address. (For example, gburdell3@gatech.edu would change to\u003Ca\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003Egburdell3-gatech.edu@temporary.appleid.com.)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow do I confirm whether my Apple Account was created using a Georgia Tech email address?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen Settings on your Apple device.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelect the username at the top.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf an \u0022@gatech.edu\u0022 email address is in use for the Apple Account login, Apple will prompt the user to choose a new email address before the transition.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf your Apple Account does not use a Georgia Tech-domain email address, no action is required.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EUsers will be prompted by Apple to update their email address. The transition to Institute-managed Apple Accounts supports secure access to licensed apps, enables Single Sign-On, and separates personal data from Georgia Tech-issued Apple resources.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Users with an \u0022@gatech.edu\u0022 for their personal Apple Accounts are required to update their email to a non-Georgia Tech email address."}],"uid":"36236","created_gmt":"2025-07-29 18:05:59","changed_gmt":"2025-08-05 16:26:40","author":"adurandean3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-31T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-31T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677523":{"id":"677523","type":"image","title":"Institute-managed Apple Accounts","body":null,"created":"1753812910","gmt_created":"2025-07-29 18:15:10","changed":"1753812987","gmt_changed":"2025-07-29 18:16:27","alt":"Apple logo surrounded with two arrows pointing opposite directions","file":{"fid":"261430","name":"GT-Apple-Accounts_0.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/29\/GT-Apple-Accounts_0.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/29\/GT-Apple-Accounts_0.png","mime":"image\/png","size":35482,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/07\/29\/GT-Apple-Accounts_0.png?itok=LHX7cyOc"}}},"media_ids":["677523"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"2895","name":"Apple"},{"id":"194695","name":"Apple Account"},{"id":"193779","name":"oitfeature"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["adurandean3@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"680381":{"#nid":"680381","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Eduroam Certificate-Based Authentication Available at Georgia Tech","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EUPDATE (July 29, 2025): Some campus users will see only the certificate-based authentication method (vs. username-password method) when attempting to log on to Georgia Tech\u0027s eduroam network, beginning Aug. 6. Students, faculty, and staff should configure their personal devices for a digital certificate via the \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/getonline.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Wi-Fi Onboarding Portal\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E before December.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E***\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough a self-service configuration process, Georgia Tech students, faculty, staff, and visitors can securely access the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eduroam.org\/\u0022\u003Eeduroam\u003C\/a\u003E wireless network by downloading a unique digital certificate for each of their personal devices. Digital certificates will replace the current Institute network authentication process (via username and password credentials) by the end of 2025. Campus members are encouraged to configure their personal devices by visiting the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/getonline.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Wi-Fi Onboarding Portal\u003C\/a\u003E before December.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo complete the configuration for their personal devices, Georgia Tech users must first be enrolled in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/two-factor-authentication\u0022\u003EDuo two-factor authentication\u003C\/a\u003E. The configuration can be performed on or off an Institute campus or instructional site.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDigital certificates for personal devices are valid for five years without interruption.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince 2015, eduroam has been available on campus. The network is maintained by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home?id=kb_article_view\u0026amp;sysparm_article=KB0026531\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Local Area Walkup \u0026amp; Wireless Network\u003C\/a\u003E (LAWN), which provides visitors and the campus community access to Institute networks and computing resources. The eduroam network is the primary \u003Cem\u003E\u2014 \u003C\/em\u003Eand LAWN-recommended \u003Cem\u003E\u2014 \u003C\/em\u003Ewireless network for users on the Atlanta campus and instructional sites such as Georgia Tech-Europe.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther LAWN-hosted wireless networks, including GTother and GTvisitor, will not be affected by the credential-based authentication sunset and will remain in service throughout the transition process.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompared to credential-based authentication, the certificate-based method offers significantly enhanced security against cyber threats, such as credential and account fraud. It also enhances the user experience by streamlining the overall login process.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe configuration is also available for Georgia Tech-owned\/managed devices for up to one year without interruption. Campus members should contact their departmental IT support to configure Institute-owned devices.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStep-by-step guides detailing how to configure various operating systems are available in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/technology?id=kb_search\u0026amp;spa=1\u0026amp;query=connect%20to%20eduroam%20wi-fi\u0026amp;u_article_template=Knowledge\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Services Portal Knowledgebase\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo get started, visit the new Georgia Tech Wi-Fi Onboarding Portal at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/getonline.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Egetonline.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECertificate-based authentication for Georgia Tech\u0027s eduroam network eliminates the need for username and password credentials when logging on to the wireless service. 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He will begin the role on July 28.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELewis brings more than two decades of cybersecurity leadership experience across federal, defense, and private-sector organizations. He most recently served as vice president of Cybersecurity Solutions for\u0026nbsp;Leidos - Health and Civil sector, a defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company,\u0026nbsp;and interim CISO for its subsidiary Leidos QTC Health Services. Prior to his time with Leidos, Lewis served as\u0026nbsp;CISO and director of the Cybersecurity Program Office at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where he led enterprise-wide security initiatives.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ELewis will report directly to Leo Howell, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cJoseph is a proven leader in cybersecurity strategy and risk management, and I am pleased he is joining Georgia Tech,\u201d Howell said. \u201cHis deep expertise will be instrumental in strengthening the Institute\u2019s information security posture while supporting its mission of innovation and research.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrior to his role at the CDC, Lewis held senior cybersecurity positions with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Department of the Army, one of three military departments within the Department of Defense.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELewis holds a Ph.D. in cybersecurity leadership, an MBA and a bachelor\u2019s degree in business information systems, and an executive master\u2019s in public service and administration. He also earned a Chief Information Security Officer certificate from Carnegie Mellon University.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELewis is also a certified information systems security manager, information systems security professional, and project management professional.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn his new role at Georgia Tech, Lewis will provide leadership for Institute-wide information security and risk management to ensure that data and other information assets are adequately protected.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the senior leadership team in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/a\u003E, Lewis will also be responsible for maintaining cybersecurity practices and leading the Cyber Security team, which manages the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Institute information assets and cybersecurity-related compliance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFollowing a national search, the Georgia Institute of Technology has selected Joseph \u201cJoe\u201d Lewis as its new associate vice president of Information Technology and chief information security officer.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Following a national search, the Georgia Institute of Technology has selected Joseph \u201cJoe\u201d Lewis as its new associate vice president of Information Technology and chief information security officer."}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2025-07-21 21:28:14","changed_gmt":"2025-07-24 12:42:42","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-23T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-23T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677464":{"id":"677464","type":"image","title":"Joseph \u0022Joe\u0022 Lewis","body":"\u003Cp\u003EJoseph \u0022Joe\u0022 Lewis\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1753134083","gmt_created":"2025-07-21 21:41:23","changed":"1753280049","gmt_changed":"2025-07-23 14:14:09","alt":"Joseph \u0022Joe\u0022 Lewis","file":{"fid":"261365","name":"IMG_2209_0.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/21\/IMG_2209_0.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/21\/IMG_2209_0.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":23951,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/07\/21\/IMG_2209_0.jpeg?itok=w52ooOZF"}}},"media_ids":["677464"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"}],"keywords":[{"id":"188938","name":"ciso"},{"id":"9299","name":"Office of Information Technology"},{"id":"193779","name":"oitfeature"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["courtney.hill@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"683138":{"#nid":"683138","#data":{"type":"news","title":"OIT Spotlight: Partnership for an Advanced Computing Environment (PACE) ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Partnership for an Advanced Computing Environment (PACE) serves as Georgia Tech\u2019s high-performance computing (HPC) center, supporting both research and instruction across the Institute. From artificial intelligence to financial modeling, PACE provides the infrastructure and expertise to empower faculty, students, and researchers to perform complex, data-driven work across disciplines such as engineering, biological sciences, business, and computer science.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs research becomes increasingly data-intensive, many researchers encounter challenges that exceed the capabilities of personal devices. From hardware instability, stalled workflows, and unfamiliar programming environments which can slow progress, PACE addresses these obstacles through a combination of powerful infrastructure and accessible support. The center offers access to advanced CPU and GPU clusters, large memory machines, and disk space designed to meet the demands of intensive computing. PACE currently operates five major computing clusters, including Phoenix, the Institute\u2019s largest research system. Phoenix hosts more than 1,200 CPU nodes and 400 GPU nodes and was ranked among the world\u2019s Top 500 supercomputers in 2020.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPACE\u2019s impact extends beyond research. They also manage the Instructional Computing Environment (ICE), a teaching-focused cluster used by over 80 academic courses in Spring 2025 to introduce students to hands-on HPC concepts. Originally started in partnership with the College of Computing, it has recently expanded with the introduction of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Makerspace thanks to the College of Engineering. This Makerspace provides access to powerful GPU hardware, AI training datasets, and tools that enhance teaching and education. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2024, PACE collaborated with Jacqueline Garner, a professor in the Scheller College of Business, to explore how PACE resources could help transform their research. Dr. Garner, a financial analyst and sports enthusiast, uses real-world data such as stock market performance and sports statistics to teach financial modeling. During their collaboration, PACE helped transition Dr. Garner\u2019s research workflows to the Phoenix cluster and integrate ICE into her instructional materials. PACE staff also supported her teaching assistants and helped onboard students for the Summer 2025 semester.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe shift allowed her students to run larger, more complex analyses,\u201d said Dr. Rachel Lombardi, Research Scientist II for OIT PACE. \u201cDr. Garner\u2019s enthusiasm for PACE resources and the opportunities they provide to her students is contagious. It\u2019s been exciting to watch her adopt high-performance computing and extend that experience to her students.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo continue to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence and machine learning, PACE recently released an end-to-end large language model (LLM) training pipeline through Open OnDemand. This web-based platform allows users to launch GPU-enabled workflows directly from a browser, making advanced computing more accessible to users.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe PACE team offers weekly no-cost consultation hours, targeted workshops, one-on-one user support, and comprehensive documentation to help users get the most from PACE resources. Upcoming initiatives include investing in next-generation processors optimized for AI, deploying new high-performance storage hardware that uses advanced data deduplication and compression technologies, and redesigning training materials to improve the user experience. The team also plans to refine the credit and account management system and expand student opportunities in high-performance computing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe aim to support all of our users, from large international collaborations to the first-year undergraduate just beginning their computational journey,\u201d said Lombardi.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom leading course instruction, developing research labs, or exploring data-driven research, PACE is ready to help researchers take the next step. Faculty, students, staff, and researchers interested in using PACE resources or learning HPC concepts are encouraged to take advantage of PACE\u2019s weekly consultation sessions and monthly orientation workshops.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pace.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Epace.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Partnership for an Advanced Computing Environment (PACE) serves as Georgia Tech\u2019s high-performance computing (HPC) center, supporting both research and instruction across the Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Partnership for an Advanced Computing Environment (PACE) serves as Georgia Tech\u2019s high-performance computing (HPC) center, supporting both research and instruction across the Institute."}],"uid":"36548","created_gmt":"2025-07-15 14:34:23","changed_gmt":"2025-07-23 13:17:57","author":"lolliff3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-15T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-15T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677421":{"id":"677421","type":"image","title":"PACE OIT Spotlight Figure","body":null,"created":"1752590951","gmt_created":"2025-07-15 14:49:11","changed":"1752590951","gmt_changed":"2025-07-15 14:49:11","alt":"2024-2025 Fall\/Spring Academic Terms","file":{"fid":"261317","name":"PACE-OIT-Spotlight-Figure.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/15\/PACE-OIT-Spotlight-Figure.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/15\/PACE-OIT-Spotlight-Figure.png","mime":"image\/png","size":88724,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/07\/15\/PACE-OIT-Spotlight-Figure.png?itok=csTmgqIF"}}},"media_ids":["677421"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/pace.gatech.edu\/","title":""}],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[{"id":"153","name":"Computer Science\/Information Technology and Security"}],"keywords":[{"id":"194676","name":"OIT Spotlight"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"145171","name":"Cybersecurity"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["lolliff3@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"682599":{"#nid":"682599","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Named Finalist in 2025 Learning Impact Awards by 1EdTech","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has been named a finalist in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.1edtech.org\/li\/awards\/2025\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E2025 Learning Impact Awards\u003C\/a\u003E presented by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.1edtech.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E1EdTech\u003C\/a\u003E, a global nonprofit committed to advancing educational technology innovation. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding, innovative uses of teaching and learning technology that address the most pressing challenges in education and lifelong learning.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s selection as one of seventeen finalists highlights the Institute\u2019s continued leadership in leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance learning and underscores its commitment to creating real-world solutions that empower students, faculty, and educators.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EThe public is invited to help select an honoree \u2013 through \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/survey.alchemer.com\/s3\/8337719\/lia2025vote\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eonline vote\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 in each of three \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.1edtech.org\/li\/learning-impact-trend-framework\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELearning Impact Trend\u003C\/a\u003E categories: Learning Environment Infrastructure; Teaching and Learning Innovation; and Educational Insight, Attainment, and Planning. Georgia Tech\u2019s Digital Credential Journey: An Evolution from Internal to External Learner Badge Use, is a finalist in the latter category.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022It is an honor to be named a finalist in the Learning Impact Awards,\u0022 said Ronnie Godshalk, associate dean of Learning Systems for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lifetimelearning.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECollege of Lifetime Learning\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0022The College, in partnership with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/a\u003E (OIT) and early adopters across Georgia Tech, remains committed to validating learning outcomes and supporting learners throughout their educational and professional journeys. Digital credentialing is a key strategy in this effort.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech\u0027s recognition as a finalist in the awards reflects the hard work and creativity of its faculty, staff, and students who are dedicated to shaping the future of learning,\u201d said Warren Goetzel, director of Academic Technology and Engagement for OIT and director of External and Faculty Engagement for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/c21u.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for 21st Century Universities\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cIt is also a reflection of our successful office partnerships that continually work to transform education through innovation.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EVoting for the Impact Learning Awards is open at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/1edtech.org\/li\/awards\/2025\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E1edtech.org\/li\/awards\/2025\u003C\/a\u003E and will close on Wednesday, June 4, at noon (EDT). Winners will be announced June 5 at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/601f2506-959f-4e00-93d9-24e0e1fae80c\/summary\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E2025 Learning Impact Conference\u003C\/a\u003E in Indianapolis.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EUpdate \u2013\u0026nbsp;June 6, 2025: Georgia Tech received an \u0027\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.1edtech.org\/li\/awards\/2025\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EHonorable Mention\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0027 for its Learning Impact Awards project submission.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech has been named a finalist in the 2025 Learning Impact Awards in the Educational Insight, Attainment, and Planning category.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The public is invited to help select an honoree in each of three awards categories by online vote. 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The updates include introducing online archiving for emails older than three years and applying usage thresholds to OneDrive, SharePoint, Dropbox, and Box cloud storage.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmail Retention and Archiving\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOn March 24, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) will implement its new email retention and archiving program. At that time, any emails older than three years will transfer from Outlook inboxes to an archive mailbox, which is also accessible directly in users\u2019 Outlook application. Users do not need to take any action leading up to this change, as the transfer will be automatic. The knowledge article,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home?id=kb_article_view\u0026amp;sysparm_article=KB0044317\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAccess Your Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Archive\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, shares information on how users can access their archive mailbox based on the Outlook client used. \u003Cem\u003EThis change does not apply to GTRI\u0027s email service.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECloud Storage Usage Limits\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EHistorically, the Institute has provided unlimited cloud storage to students, faculty, and staff. Usage thresholds are being implemented in response to evolving enterprise cloud storage licensing models and align with many peer institutions that have taken similar steps.\u0026nbsp;While most Georgia Tech users\u2019 data will not be directly affected by the new cloud storage limits because they typically store data well below the new thresholds, OIT is providing support and guidance to those whose data usage exceeds the specified limits. OIT will contact those users directly beginning in April. \u003Cem\u003EThese changes do not apply to cloud storage services offered in GTRI.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENew storage thresholds include:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOneDrive:\u003C\/strong\u003E One terabyte (TB) for faculty and staff; 50 gigabytes (GB) for students, Tech Temps, and affiliates; 10 GB for retirees.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESharePoint:\u003C\/strong\u003E 500 GB per site collection, with additional 500 GB increments via a request\/approval process.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDropbox and Box:\u003C\/strong\u003E 1 TB for faculty and staff; 50 GB for students, Tech Temps, and affiliates; 10 GB for retirees.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThresholds for OneDrive and SharePoint will begin on May 19 and July 7, respectively.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThresholds for Dropbox and Box will begin on July 21 and Aug. 8, respectively.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe recognize that some users will need assistance, and we are committed to working closely with them to ensure they have the necessary tools and options to manage their data effectively,\u201d said Leo Howell, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. \u201cThese adjustments will help us optimize our cloud storage resources while continuing to support the Institute\u2019s academic, research, and administrative excellence.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupport for Affected Users\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOIT is providing targeted guidance to those whose data usage currently exceeds the new thresholds. This includes options for archiving, data cleanup, and, in some cases, additional storage \u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eupon request\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E. Faculty, staff, and researchers with significant data needs are encouraged to explore alternative storage solutions, such as research data repositories and departmental storage allocations. OIT will begin contacting these users in early April to assist with determining what options will work best for them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdditional information, including instructions for accessing archived emails and ways users can check their current cloud storage usage, is shared via the Cloud Storage Optimization webpage:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/cloudstorage\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eoit.gatech.edu\/cloudstorage\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is updating its utilization model for email and cloud storage solutions. The updates include introducing online archiving for emails older than three years and applying usage thresholds to OneDrive, SharePoint, Dropbox, and Box cloud storage.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech is updating its utilization model for email and cloud storage solutions. 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The joyful event was a collaboration between Campus Services team members from Auxiliary Services, Engagement, and Sustainability, who partnered with TCC to help plant a vibrant garden full of herbs, vegetables, and colorful flowers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGuided by staff and volunteers, the children eagerly participated in every step of the planting process. Adding a sweet seasonal touch, the event also included a hands-on activity where the children decorated reusable flowerpots. Using composting soil from the GT Community Garden, each child planted a cheerful marigold to gift their mothers in celebration of Mother\u2019s Day.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis event served as a beautiful reflection of Georgia Tech\u2019s commitment to community, sustainability, and nurturing future generations. It was more than just a gardening day \u2013 it was a chance for the little members of the Tech family to connect with nature, learn through play, and kick off the summer season!\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn May 6, Georgia Tech\u2019s youngest Yellow Jackets rolled up their sleeves and got their hands in the dirt during a special Garden and Pot Planting event at\u0026nbsp;The Children\u2019s Campus @ Georgia Tech (TCC).\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Our young Yellow Jackets participated in a fun afternoon of gardening at The Children\u2019s Campus @ Georgia Tech (TCC)!"}],"uid":"35052","created_gmt":"2025-05-21 13:46:24","changed_gmt":"2025-05-21 13:49:30","author":"mcarter80","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-05-21T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-05-21T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677106":{"id":"677106","type":"image","title":"BrightHorizons-May25-Planting-Kids--407-.jpg","body":null,"created":"1747835195","gmt_created":"2025-05-21 13:46:35","changed":"1747835195","gmt_changed":"2025-05-21 13:46:35","alt":"child holding a flower while surrounded by adult helpers","file":{"fid":"260974","name":"BrightHorizons-May25-Planting-Kids--407-.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/05\/21\/BrightHorizons-May25-Planting-Kids--407-.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/05\/21\/BrightHorizons-May25-Planting-Kids--407-.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":966115,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/05\/21\/BrightHorizons-May25-Planting-Kids--407-.jpg?itok=SKW20nrg"}}},"media_ids":["677106"],"groups":[{"id":"1294","name":"Auxiliary Services"},{"id":"1182","name":"General"},{"id":"652360","name":"Student Engagement and Well-Being"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"682334":{"#nid":"682334","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Didier Contis Named CIO at University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDidier Contis, executive director of Academic Technology, Innovation and Research Computing within Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/a\u003E, has been named chief information officer and vice provost for Information Technology at the University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison (UW\u2013Madison). He will begin his new role July 7.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EContis, who joined Georgia Tech in 1999 as a research engineer in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has served in several senior leadership roles across the Institute\u2019s IT landscape. His past positions include chief information security officer, associate vice president for Data Strategy and Analytics, and director of Technology Services.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn his current role, Contis has led strategic efforts to advance academic and research technology at Georgia Tech \u2013 with a focus on expanding access to high-performance computing resources and fostering collaboration between central IT and academic units.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmong key accomplishments, Contis helped launch Georgia Tech\u2019s first GPU-enabled virtual computer lab, secured grant funding from Cisco Systems to develop a hands-on cybersecurity lab, and supported the creation of a federated private academic cloud to enhance research and instructional capabilities. He also played a central role in the development of the AI Makerspace initiative in the College of Engineering, aimed at empowering faculty and students to explore artificial intelligence in instruction and experimentation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cDidier has been a driving force behind some of the most innovative and impactful academic technology initiatives at Georgia Tech,\u201d said Leo Howell, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. \u201cHis leadership has helped elevate our approach to research computing and academic innovation, and we are proud to see him take on this prestigious new role at UW\u2013Madison.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EContis holds a master\u2019s degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech and a Dipl\u00f4me d\u2019Ing\u00e9nieur from the \u00c9cole des Mines de Nantes in France. He has also contributed to national research efforts, serving as a co-principal investigator on a National Science Foundation project and co-authoring an EDUCAUSE white paper on privacy and ethics in extended reality environments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech will announce interim leadership for the Academic and Research Technology office in the coming days.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDidier Contis, executive director of Academic Technology, Innovation and Research Computing within Georgia Tech\u2019s Office of Information Technology, has been named chief information officer and vice provost for Information Technology at the University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison. 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Founded in 2015, the VRARA is an international organization dedicated to fostering collaboration among industry leaders, promoting innovation, and advancing the adoption of immersive technologies. As a strategic sponsor of the VRARA\u2019s Atlanta chapter, Georgia Tech plays a key role in advancing extended reality (XR) throughout the global ecosystem.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a leading higher education institution, Georgia Tech has been at the forefront of AR and VR research and development. The Augmented Environments Lab has pioneered immersive digital experiences since 1998, focusing on applications that integrate physical environments with digital augmentation. Additionally, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology (OIT)\u003C\/a\u003E has been actively exploring XR technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and research, including partnerships with the Georgia Tech Library, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/c21u.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for 21st Century Universities\u003C\/a\u003E, the Invention Studio @ Georgia Tech, and through efforts with faculty and student groups to explore immersive ER-based collaboration and co-design \u2014 the intersection of arts and XR.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cJoining the VRARA reflects Georgia Tech\u0027s commitment to driving innovation and supporting lifetime learners,\u201d said Didier Contis, executive director of OIT\u2019s Academic Research Technologies. \u201cOur collaboration with VRARA will enable us to leverage our expertise in AR, VR, and artificial intelligence to develop innovative solutions that benefit our students, researchers, and the broader community.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s membership with the VRARA is also expected to bolster Atlanta\u0027s reputation as a hub for technological advancements and talent, aligning with the City of Atlanta\u2019s dedication to attracting and retaining top professionals through initiatives that promote a diverse and skilled workforce. The collaboration is also poised to create new opportunities for research, development, and collaboration, further solidifying Atlanta\u2019s position as a leader in the tech industry.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech is one of the world\u2019s premier universities,\u201d said Adam Kornuth, president of the VRARA Atlanta chapter. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more excited about our continued collaboration to drive strategic impact through innovation in the Southeast \u2014 and beyond.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith over 50 chapters around the world, the VRARA boasts a network of more than 60,000 professionals and 4,000 organizations.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about the Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.thevrara.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ethevrara.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech announces its membership with the\u0026nbsp;Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association (VRARA) marking a significant step in advancing innovation in the fields of augmented and virtual reality.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech announces its membership with the\u00a0Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association (VRARA) marking a significant step in advancing innovation in the fields of augmented and virtual reality."}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2025-04-17 23:32:32","changed_gmt":"2025-05-07 14:08:56","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-04-29T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-04-29T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"676979":{"id":"676979","type":"image","title":"VR\/AR Association logo","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWith over 50 chapters around the world, the VRARA boasts a network of more than 60,000 professionals and 4,000 organizations.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1745884692","gmt_created":"2025-04-28 23:58:12","changed":"1745917868","gmt_changed":"2025-04-29 09:11:08","alt":"VR\/AR Association logo","file":{"fid":"260836","name":"vrara-horizontal.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/04\/28\/vrara-horizontal.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/04\/28\/vrara-horizontal.png","mime":"image\/png","size":34198,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/04\/28\/vrara-horizontal.png?itok=naISpnHa"}}},"media_ids":["676979"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/Georgia-Tech-to-Advance-XR-Efforts","title":"Georgia Tech to Advance Extended Reality Efforts"}],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"},{"id":"193860","name":"Artifical Intelligence"},{"id":"180273","name":"extended reality"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193655","name":"Artificial Intelligence at Georgia Tech"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["courtney.hill@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"681974":{"#nid":"681974","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Hosts 2025 High Education Data World Conference","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 2025 \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hedw.org\/\u0022\u003EHigher Education Data World\u003C\/a\u003E (HEDW) Conference was hosted at Georgia Tech April 6 \u2013 9, bringing together more than 300 higher education professionals dedicated to the sharing of knowledge management and best practices across colleges and universities from across the globe. Staff members from the Office of Information Technology Enterprise Applications and Data Integrations (EADI) team led efforts to organize and execute the conference.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe conference\u2019s theme centered on data strategy, analytics, and innovation. More than 40 Georgia Tech staff members participated in the event, including the demonstration of 15 presentations that covered data modeling, AI, Workday, and integration strategies.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEADI Director of Data Services, Nick Chaviano, and Associate Director of Data Services, Andre Goodman, led\u0026nbsp;the initiative to bring the conference to Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u201cBringing this year\u2019s HEDW Conference to Georgia Tech was no small feat,\u201d said Chaviano, who served as 2025 conference chair. \u0022It required a year of planning, coordination, and dedication. The end-result was an engaging experience that highlighted the Institute\u2019s commitment to data-informed decision making and its investment in enterprise-level data services.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEight to nine years ago, we went to HEDW with the goals of becoming a best-in-class higher education institution for data and the desire to host one of its annual conferences,\u201d added Katie Crawford, EADI executive director for Enterprise Services. \u0022I\u2019m proud to say we accomplished both.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEstablished in 2003, the HEDW is a network of professionals dedicated to promoting the sharing of knowledge and best practices regarding knowledge management across colleges and universities, including building data warehouses, developing institutional reporting strategies, and providing decision support. 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Beginning in Fall 2024, a test group of OMSCS international students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United Kingdom (UK), India, Singapore, and South Korea received their official Georgia Tech BuzzCards via international shipping.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor years, the BuzzCard has been an essential part of the Georgia Tech student experience, providing identification, access to campus services, and a tangible connection to the Institute. With more than 3,000 international students currently enrolled in OMSCS out of a total of over 16,000 students enrolled this semester, the need for a more global solution is apparent. Recognizing this, Jennifer Rocke (Operations Manager for the BuzzCard team) and Ana Mary Rusch (Associate Director of Learner Engagement and Student Life for OMSCS) collaborated with leadership to ensure that online students worldwide could benefit from the same sense of belonging as their on-campus peers. They also cited the collaborative efforts from Michael Teed, Manager of Georgia Tech\u2019s Printing and Copying Services, as another integral part in the success of this test project. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe BuzzCard Center has produced and shipped over 11,050 cards to students within the United States which reflects a 75.5% increase since the program\u2019s inception in 2017,\u201d said Rocke. \u201cWe are looking forward to this partnership with OMSCS to service students based outside of the U.S. starting in the fall of 2025.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis initiative is part of a broader effort to bridge the gap between online and in-person experiences for Georgia Tech students. By offering BuzzCard distribution internationally, the Institute strengthens its commitment to fostering a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/strategicplan.gatech.edu\/focus\/global\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eglobal community\u003C\/a\u003E where every student\u2014regardless of location\u2014feels fully integrated into the Georgia Tech experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022We\u0027ve always been proud of the fact that our online offerings are equal to on-campus\u2014they grant the same degree with the same rigor and prestige,\u0022 said David Joyner, Executive Director of OMSCS \u0026amp; Online Education and Associate Dean for Off-Campus \u0026amp; Special Initiatives. \u0022This effort further emphasizes that at Georgia Tech, there aren\u0027t \u2018in-person\u2019 students and \u2018online\u2019 students\u2014there are just Georgia Tech students.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe international shipping pilot program will be closely monitored, with the possibility of expansion to additional countries based on demand and logistical success. Georgia Tech is one of the few universities pioneering this level of inclusion for online students, further solidifying its reputation as a leader in global education.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn support of Georgia Tech\u2019s 2024 goal to enhance student belonging and success, the BuzzCard Center has initiated a pilot program to provide BuzzCards to international students enrolled in the Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) program. 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Launched by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/auxiliary_services\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAuxiliary Services\u003C\/a\u003E, a department within the cabinet area of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/students.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStudent Engagement and Well-being,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003Ethis program was created to help ease the financial burden of child care costs, which reflects the Institute\u2019s commitment to fostering a supportive environment for its students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrograms to Help Grad Students Balance Family and Studies\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EGraduate students can now apply for tuition assistance when enrolling their children at Georgia Tech\u2019s on-campus child care facility,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com\/GA\/Atlanta\/gtchildrenscampus\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Children\u0027s Campus @ Georgia Tech (TCC)\u003C\/a\u003E. TCC is managed by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.brighthorizons.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBright Horizons Family Solutions\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and is conveniently located in graduate student housing. All Georgia Tech students and employees receive a 10% tuition discount at TCC. Graduate students can apply for tuition assistance by visiting\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/grad-student-child-care\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ethis link\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EIn addition, graduate students who do not have their children enrolled at TCC can now take advantage of the newly expanded \u201cParents Night Out\u201d (PNO) program. This initiative, previously only available to enrolled families, allows graduate students to drop off their children for supervised care twice per semester on Friday evenings from 6 \u2013 9 p.m. at a low rate. One graduate student shared how transformative this has been, saying, \u201cPNO was the first time I had been able to go on an actual date with my wife in three years!\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpanding Awareness of Campus Discounts and Perks\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EBeyond tuition assistance, Georgia Tech offers a wealth of discounts and benefits designed to support graduate students. In partnership with Auxiliary Services,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGraduate Education\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;has compiled a list of several perks graduate students can take advantage of. On this list, students will find benefits that support various areas of their campus life and well-being. For example,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/crc.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECampus Recreation\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;offers membership discounts for spouses\/partners and plus ones making it easier for graduate students and their families to stay active and engaged. To access this\u0026nbsp;perk\u0026nbsp;and more, visit this\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/discounts-and-perks-grad-students\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Elink\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Commitment to Supporting Graduate Students\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EWith these resources, Georgia Tech is reinforcing its dedication to making campus life more accessible and affordable for its graduate student community.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is enhancing support for graduate students with a new child care tuition assistance program, easing financial burdens and expanding access to resources. 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Observed on the third Friday of February, Georgia Arbor Day takes advantage of the region\u2019s mild winters to encourage tree planting before the arrival of spring. At Georgia Tech, this occasion is particularly meaningful, as the Institute continues to strengthen its commitment to environmental stewardship by enhancing its tree canopy and fostering student-led sustainability projects.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech: A Proud Tree Campus\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has long been recognized as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution, an honor awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation to colleges and universities that demonstrate excellence in campus forest management and community engagement. To achieve this designation, Georgia Tech meets five core standards: maintaining a campus tree advisory committee, developing a campus tree care plan, dedicating annual expenditures toward tree maintenance and planting, holding Arbor Day observances, and engaging students in tree-related service-learning projects.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis designation reflects Georgia Tech\u2019s dedication to preserving and expanding its tree canopy, which currently consists of over 15,000 trees spread across its 400-acre campus. These trees provide critical ecological and aesthetic benefits, enhancing the university\u2019s urban environment while supporting biodiversity and sustainability goals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpanding the Campus Tree Canopy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is actively working to increase its tree canopy coverage, aligning with broader sustainability goals that emphasize environmental resilience and carbon sequestration. In 2024, 45 new trees were added to the campus landscape. Expanding the campus tree population helps mitigate the effects of urban heat islands, improves air quality, and supports local wildlife habitats.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the primary reasons for increasing tree canopy is carbon sequestration\u2014the process by which trees absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This natural process plays a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas levels and combating climate change. Additionally, an expanded canopy provides essential shade along Georgia Tech\u2019s extensive network of pedestrian walkways, creating a more comfortable and sustainable environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStudent Initiatives: Fruit Trees for a Sustainable Future\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond its traditional tree-planting efforts, Georgia Tech is fostering innovative student-led initiatives to enhance campus greenery. One such project involves the introduction of fruit-bearing trees to provide an additional source of food for the campus community while promoting urban agriculture. These projects, led by students in collaboration with Campus Services and Infrastructure and Sustainability, aim to integrate edible landscaping into the campus environment, reducing food insecurity and strengthening community engagement.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAhead of Georgia Arbor Day, the Students Organizing for Sustainability Urban Ag project successfully planted 31 fruit-bearing trees and shrubs, marking the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/nique.net\/life\/2024\/03\/08\/kendeda-to-launch-mini-gardens-across-campus\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eculmination of over a year of planning\u003C\/a\u003E. Project leads are Nicole Allen (Biomedical Engineering, Spring 2025), Elaina (Lainey) Render (Civil Engineering, Spring 2025), and Isabella (Ella) Baker (Architecture, Spring 2025). The students participated in the LEAD (Leadership Education and Development, Student Engagement and Well-being) Teams for Tech program in Fall of 2023, which provided the funding for the project.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe event was enriched by the participation of Chabad Georgia Tech, who joined in celebration of Tu Bi\u2019shvat. Upcoming tree plantings include two Fringe Trees near the Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience and a Witchhazel near Kendeda, further enhancing the campus\u0027s green spaces.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy strategically planting fruit trees such as blueberries, blackberries, and pawpaws, students are not only diversifying the campus\u2019s plant life but also contributing to a more resilient and self-sustaining ecosystem. These efforts align with Georgia Tech\u2019s broader sustainability commitments and reinforce the university\u2019s role as a leader in innovative environmental solutions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELooking Ahead: A Greener Georgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Georgia Tech celebrated Georgia Arbor Day, the institution reaffirmed its dedication to tree conservation and sustainable campus planning. Through continued efforts to expand the tree canopy, enhance biodiversity, and support student-driven sustainability initiatives, Georgia Tech is ensuring that its urban landscape remains a thriving green space for generations to come.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond Arbor Day, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to take part in tree-planting activities, learn more about Georgia Tech\u2019s green initiatives, and appreciate the invaluable role that trees play in shaping a healthier, more sustainable future.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech celebrates Georgia Arbor Day by reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship through tree conservation and student-led sustainability initiatives. Recognized as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution, Georgia Tech actively expands its tree canopy, with over 15,000 trees on campus and 45 new trees planted in 2024. Student-driven projects, such as the introduction of fruit-bearing trees, promote urban agriculture and biodiversity. These efforts align with Georgia Tech\u2019s broader sustainability goals, ensuring a greener, more resilient campus for future generations.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u2019s celebration of Georgia Arbor Day highlights its dedication to sustainability through tree conservation, student initiatives, and campus-wide green initiatives."}],"uid":"35052","created_gmt":"2025-02-21 17:28:44","changed_gmt":"2025-02-24 18:52:44","author":"mcarter80","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-02-21T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-02-21T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"676366":{"id":"676366","type":"image","title":"Georgia Arbor Day","body":null,"created":"1740159050","gmt_created":"2025-02-21 17:30:50","changed":"1740159050","gmt_changed":"2025-02-21 17:30:50","alt":"students planting trees to celebrate Georgia Arbor Day","file":{"fid":"260141","name":"DSC_0212.JPG","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/02\/21\/DSC_0212.JPG","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/02\/21\/DSC_0212.JPG","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":2833920,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/02\/21\/DSC_0212.JPG?itok=t6QUgqz9"}}},"media_ids":["676366"],"groups":[{"id":"1294","name":"Auxiliary Services"},{"id":"1182","name":"General"},{"id":"652360","name":"Student Engagement and Well-Being"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"168693","name":"campus sustainability"},{"id":"194331","name":"tree planting"},{"id":"194332","name":"Georgia Arbor Day"},{"id":"10257","name":"campus services"},{"id":"166890","name":"sustainability"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"679666":{"#nid":"679666","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Students Are Advised About Financial Theft Through Cyber Fraud","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bursar.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOffice of the Bursar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/a\u003E (OIT), and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/finaid.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOffice of Scholarships and Financial Aid\u003C\/a\u003E (OSFA) are warning students about cybertheft affecting student refund payments, including financial aid refunds.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcross higher education, cybercriminals are using email phishing scams, malicious web links, and other techniques to gain access to student credentials, often resulting in unauthorized changes to their financial information stored on file with their college or university. This can lead to the theft of their financial aid refunds or other payments from their institution. Victims may not realize their accounts have been compromised until they receive unexpected bills or notice discrepancies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen our defenses against cyberthreats, OIT implemented stronger two-factor authentication (2FA) methods available to students, faculty, and staff at the Institute last summer,\u201d said Jennifer Rhodes, Georgia Tech\u2019s interim chief information security officer. \u201cWe encourage students to use 2FA methods such as Duo Mobile, YubiKeys, and passkeys to keep their accounts safe and to implement the use of 2FA as soon as they begin their enrollment.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo-factor authentication resources for students can be found at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/two-factor-authentication\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eoit.gatech.edu\/two-factor-authentication\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt is also important that students periodically review their banking information saved on the student portal \u2014 including the full account, routing, or debit card numbers \u2014 saved for direct deposit,\u201d said Georgia Tech Bursar Gloria Kobus. \u201cStudents should do so to ensure there have been no changes to the information that they did not approve.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProtect Your Accounts\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe offices encourage students to also take the following steps to keep their accounts safe:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnly check your Georgia Tech financial aid application status and awards through BuzzPort (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/buzzport.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ebuzzport.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E), OSCAR (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oscar.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eoscar.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E), or by contacting OSFA (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/finaid.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Efinaid.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E). \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col start=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETo check Institute balances, make payments, or sign up for electronic student aid refunds, visit the Office of the Bursar\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bursar.gatech.edu\/student-payment-instructions\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStudent Payments Instructions\u003C\/a\u003E webpage. Regularly verify your personal information on file.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col start=\u00223\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDo not engage with suspicious emails by replying to the sender, opening attachments, or visiting links in the message. Report these emails by forwarding them as an attachment to OIT\u2019s Security Operations Center (SOC) at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:phishing@gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ephishing@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E. Microsoft Outlook application users can also employ its \u201cReport\u201d feature.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col start=\u00224\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPay special attention to website URLs. Malicious actors may use part of a trusted site domain, such as gatech.edu, in their URLs. Do not click on links that you are unsure of. Instead, visit websites by typing the URLs directly into your browser.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col start=\u00225\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChoose\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/security.gatech.edu\/securing-your-password\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Estrong passwords\u003C\/a\u003E\u202fand keep them secure. Do not change your campus password through an emailed link; instead, only do so at Passport, at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/passport.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Epassport.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col start=\u00226\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDo not approve 2FA requests you did not initiate. If you receive repeated 2FA approval requests that were not initiated by you, report this activity to the SOC at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:soc@gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esoc@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E. If you ever believe your Georgia Tech accounts have been compromised, contact the SOC immediately.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe want our students to understand the importance of protecting their online accounts from the moment they begin their first semester,\u201d said Rhodes. \u201cThough cyberthreats will likely always be around, personal awareness and vigilance are top defenses against them.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of the Bursar, Office of Information Technology, and Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid partner to warn students about financial fraud against their Institute accounts \u2014 including financial aid refund theft \u2014 and how to protect them from cyber compromise.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Office of the Bursar, Office of Information Technology, and Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid partner to warn students about financial fraud against their Institute accounts and how to protect them."}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2025-01-16 17:06:22","changed_gmt":"2025-01-16 17:23:42","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-01-07T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-01-07T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675768":{"id":"675768","type":"image","title":"A Georgia Tech student reads outdoors ","body":null,"created":"1733322052","gmt_created":"2024-12-04 14:20:52","changed":"1733322082","gmt_changed":"2024-12-04 14:21:22","alt":"A Georgia Tech student reads outdoors ","file":{"fid":"259433","name":"24-R10400-P27-009-web.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/12\/04\/24-R10400-P27-009-web.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/12\/04\/24-R10400-P27-009-web.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":858454,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/12\/04\/24-R10400-P27-009-web.jpg?itok=rmV_g4em"}}},"media_ids":["675768"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/two-factor-authentication","title":"Two-Factor Authentication at Georgia Tech"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/cybersecurityawareness","title":"Cybersecurity Awareness at Georgia Tech"}],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[{"id":"151","name":"Policy, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1411","name":"financial aid"},{"id":"194225","name":"cyber fraud"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["courtney.hill@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"678597":{"#nid":"678597","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Cybersecurity Tips for the Holiday Season ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the holiday season just around the corner, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) reminds the Georgia Tech community to stay alert for cyber risks as online shopping and digital transactions peak. The increase in seasonal shopping brings heightened cyber threats, including phishing, the rise of fake consumer websites, and other fraudulent techniques designed to trick unsuspecting buyers.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe holiday season\u2019s increase in digital transactions presents a prime opportunity for cybercriminals,\u201d said Jennifer Rhodes, Georgia Tech\u0027s chief information security officer. \u201cFrom fake websites to phishing schemes, cybercriminals are working overtime. Shopping on secure sites, double-checking links, and using your instincts when deals seem suspicious are essential to protect your information during this busy season.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo help you stay vigilant, OIT offers these holiday cyber-safety tips:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShop smart and secure\u003C\/strong\u003E. Use only reputable websites you know and trust. Type the URL directly into your browser instead of clicking on links in emails or ads, especially for unfamiliar retailers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVerify unfamiliar retailers\u003C\/strong\u003E. Some cyber attackers may try to trick consumers by creating malicious websites that appear to be legitimate. For unfamiliar retailers, review customer feedback and verify the legitimacy of contact information, such as a physical address and support number. Always verify the legitimacy before supplying your information.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBe wary of emails requesting personal information\u003C\/strong\u003E. Attackers may attempt to gather information by sending emails requesting that you confirm purchase or account information. Legitimate businesses will not solicit this type of information through email. Do not provide sensitive information through email.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBeware of scams and suspicious deals\u003C\/strong\u003E. Offers that seem too good to be true often are. Verify all deals and confirm package tracking links directly from trusted retailer websites.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUse a credit card, not a debit card, if possible\u003C\/strong\u003E. There are laws to limit your liability for fraudulent credit card charges, but you may not have the same level of protection for your debit cards. Remember to check your credit card and bank statements for fraudulent charges and immediately notify your bank or financial institution and local law enforcement if you discover fraud. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExplore more holiday cybersecurity tips, and guidance from OIT to enhance your online safety year-round, at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/cybersecurityawareness\u0022\u003ECybersecurity Awareness\u003C\/a\u003E website.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBefore you shop online to find that perfect holiday gift, learn how to protect yourself from common holiday cyber threats.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The increase in seasonal shopping brings heightened cyber threats, including phishing, a rise in fake websites, and other fraudulent techniques designed to trick unsuspecting buyers."}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2024-11-21 21:51:15","changed_gmt":"2024-12-02 20:06:17","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2024-11-21T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-11-21T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/b.gatech.edu\/KnowBe4","title":"KnowBe4 Platform"}],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"1404","name":"Cybersecurity"},{"id":"186514","name":"holiday shopping"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["courtney.hill@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"677286":{"#nid":"677286","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Official Guidance on AI Use Updated as New Tools Emerge","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s Office of Information Technology is strengthening official guidance around artificial intelligence (AI) and increasing controls around its use with existing Institute services.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs new AI tools and use cases emerge, we want to ensure that the Georgia Tech community has proper guidance on how to leverage AI responsibly while being mindful of contractual, data, privacy, and cybersecurity best practices,\u201d said Leo Howell, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute has seen a significant uptick in the use of AI applications that assist in teaching, learning, research, and administrative work. This includes the use of AI plugins for meeting transcription within the Microsoft Teams and Zoom videoconferencing platforms.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll technology services and tools offered at the Institute undergo a comprehensive review, which includes a series of third-party risk assessments, privacy and security analysis, contractual negotiations, financial and technical support impact assessments, and data stewardship approvals. Georgia Tech\u0027s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home?id=kb_article_view\u0026amp;sysparm_article=KB0043472\u0022 id=\u0022menurhtj\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home?id=kb_article_view\u0026amp;sysparm_article=kb0043472\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGenerative AI Guidance for Privacy and Security\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E highlights this process as a requirement before any tool is leveraged with protected or regulated data or integrated with existing Georgia Tech services or systems. With this in mind, OIT has disabled the use of third-party AI plugins pending a comprehensive risk review.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo improve visibility into services that have already passed a risk review and which are still under evaluation, OIT has published a tool availability chart on its \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/ai\/guidance\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI Standards and Guidance\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E webpage. The chart includes meeting transcription tools that have been approved and are available for use, such as Teams Premium and Zoom AI Companion, as well as those that have not yet been approved, but are currently under review, such as Read AI and Otter.ai. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur goal is to accelerate access to as many capabilities as we can to support the innovative work happening across the Institute,\u201d Howell said. \u201cAt the same time, we must remain mindful of the risk implications that come with these technologies. By carefully evaluating each tool, we can ensure that we are balancing access with the need to protect Institute data and remain compliant with USG and Institute standards.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs with the Institute\u2019s official guidance on AI use, service availability will continue to evolve and expand over the next several months. To view official guidance on AI use or learn more about available generative AI tools, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/ai\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eoit.gatech.edu\/ai\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s Office of Information Technology is strengthening official guidance around artificial intelligence (AI) and increasing controls around its use with existing Institute services.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u2019s Office of Information Technology is strengthening official guidance around artificial intelligence (AI) and increasing controls around its use with existing Institute services."}],"uid":"34822","created_gmt":"2024-10-02 21:13:10","changed_gmt":"2024-10-03 16:47:49","author":"Malynda Dorsey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-10-02T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-10-02T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675203":{"id":"675203","type":"image","title":"AI at Georgia Tech","body":null,"created":"1727954422","gmt_created":"2024-10-03 11:20:22","changed":"1727954470","gmt_changed":"2024-10-03 11:21:10","alt":"artificial intelligence","file":{"fid":"258804","name":"AI Image.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/10\/03\/AI%20Image.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/10\/03\/AI%20Image.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":248542,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/10\/03\/AI%20Image.jpg?itok=_aXqW7pq"}}},"media_ids":["675203"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/ai","title":"Office of Information Technology Artificial Intelligence Website"},{"url":"https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/georgia-tech-accelerates-access-generative-ai-tools-issues-official-guidance-ai-use","title":"Georgia Tech Accelerates Access to Generative AI Tools, Issues Official Guidance on AI Use"}],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193655","name":"Artificial Intelligence at Georgia Tech"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["oit@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"676270":{"#nid":"676270","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Duo Phone Call 2FA Phase Out","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u0027s\u003C\/a\u003E (OIT) ongoing commitment to strengthen Georgia Tech\u2019s defenses against cyber threats, we implemented the two-factor authentication (2FA) method \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/06\/21\/verified-duo-push-launching-tech-june-24\u0022\u003EVerified Duo Push\u003C\/a\u003E this past June, significantly improving the integrity of the Institute\u2019s systems. Further, after conducting campus survey and cybersecurity research, OIT has made the decision to no longer offer the Duo Mobile phone call 2FA method for login to Georgia Tech systems, and OneUSG Connect access for campus users, beginning this fall, in two phases.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeginning Nov. 11, the Duo phone call method will not be offered as a two-factor authentication option for Georgia Tech users when logging in to OneUSG Connect. Beginning Dec. 3, the method will not be offered as a 2FA option for any Georgia Tech login system. The Duo phone call authentication method \u003Cem\u003Ewill\u003C\/em\u003E remain a recovery mechanism for logging into \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/passport.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EPassport\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the understanding that some campus members may have constraints and require the continued use of the Duo phone call method, OIT will work with these users on a case-by-case basis. The use of authentication methods such as Verified Duo Push, Duo Passcode, YubiKeys, and passkeys is encouraged. Support teams will be available for one-on-one assistance, through virtual sessions and help desks, to assist users with these methods.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOIT has provided updated resources and video tutorials for setting up Duo Mobile and other authentication methods at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/two-factor-authentication\u0022\u003Eoit.gatech.edu\/two-factor-authentication\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECampus members can also review the following 2FA knowledge articles for assistance (or search for their respective titles or article numbers at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home\u0022\u003Eservices.gatech.edu)\u003C\/a\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home?id=kb_article_view\u0026amp;sysparm_article=KB0043917\u0022\u003EHow can I make Duo 2FA really easy at Georgia Tech?\u003C\/a\u003E (KB0043917)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home?id=kb_article_view\u0026amp;sysparm_article=KB0043779\u0022\u003EThe Differences between Two-Factor Authentication Methods\u003C\/a\u003E (KB0043779)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home?id=kb_article_view\u0026amp;sysparm_article=KB0043809\u0022\u003EHow to get Duo Mobile\u003C\/a\u003E (KB0043809)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home?id=kb_article_view\u0026amp;sysparm_article=KB0043762\u0022\u003EHow to Add a Duo Passkey\u003C\/a\u003E (KB0043762)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECampus members can also contact their unit computer support representative, or the Administrative Services Center at\u202f404.385.1111 or \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:support@oit.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Esupport@oit.gatech.edu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, if they need assistance setting up a two-factor authentication method.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBeginning Nov. 11, the Duo phone call method will not be offered as a two-factor authentication (2FA) option for Georgia Tech users when logging in to OneUSG Connect. 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The ambulance is staffed by Grady employees, including those who are also members of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/emsat\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEMS at Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E, a registered student organization of certified emergency medical technicians (EMTs). \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy having a vehicle on campus, Grady EMS can respond quickly to emergency calls both on campus and in nearby areas.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe know in an emergency that every second counts,\u201d said GTPD Chief Robert Connolly. \u201cHaving a satellite vehicle on campus will help us prioritize our campus community and get medical staff on the scene of an emergency as quickly as possible.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe partnership began with the start of the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 19. 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This is an online platform that provides access to many discounted services that help working parents manage the challenge of balancing work and home life.\u003Cbr\u003EEnhanced Family Supports includes:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChild Care:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Preferred enrollment at Bright Horizons centers, tuition discounts at partner facilities (outside of the Bright Horizons network), and assistance in finding trained and screened nannies.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESummer Camp and School Break Programs:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Exciting activities from performance arts to coding, provided by the reputable Steve \u0026amp; Kate\u2019s Camp.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAcademic Support:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Virtual and in-person tutoring services with exclusive discounts to support children\u0027s academic performance.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA+ Enrichments:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Programs focusing on coding and early childhood learning to boost STEM and literacy skills.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EElder Care Planning \u0026amp; Support:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Caregiver search tools and 1:1 guidance from senior care experts.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEven More for Families:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Free Sittercity membership with search tools for sitters, pet care services, housekeeping assistance, and before-and-after-school programs available nationwide.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis program will provide many new support services from trusted providers to GT families facing diverse family challenges. 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This new program is now available to all regular employees working 30 or more hours per week.\u003Cbr\u003ETo learn more about Georgia Tech\u2019s family support services or to sign up for Enhanced Family Supports, please visit: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/child-care\u0022 id=\u0022OWA920ccac9-ea13-097e-38a4-43082df69583\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/child-care\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/child-care\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAuxiliary Services is proud to announce a new service to all benefits-eligible employees, Bright Horizons Enhanced Family Supports. 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PACE, a collaboration between Georgia Tech faculty and the Office of Information Technology (OIT), serves Tech faculty and researchers with a sustainable, leading-edge, high-performance computing (HPC) environment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPACE was awarded three \u0027Best Paper\u0027 awards -- the most of any institution in participation at the conference -- including \u0027Best Student Paper\u0027 awards for two of its student employees.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPACE Presentations and Awards:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYongnuo Yang, Electrical and Computer Engineering student and PACE AI Makerspace teaching assistant, presented \u201cExploring Research Dataset-Sharing Strategies for Concurrent AI Workflows\u201d (by Yongnuo Yang, Fang (Cherry) Liu, Michael D. Weiner, Aaron Jezghani, J. Eric Coulter, Ruben Lara, Ronald Rahaman, Kenneth J. Suda, Jeffrey Valdez, Dee Womack,\u0026nbsp;and Dan (Ann) Zhou), which was awarded Best Student Short Paper \u2013 Systems and System Software. The paper described PACE\u2019s exploration of the best approach to storing AI datasets for courses using the new PACE-hosted AI Makerspace.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;Keller Smith, Computer Science student and PACE student assistant, presented \u201cResearch Collaboration Discovery through Neo4j Knowledge Graph\u201d \u0026nbsp;(by Keller Smith, Fang Liu, Deepa Phanish, Heng-Ju Chen, Rickie Chen,\u0026nbsp;and Didier Contis), which earned the award for Best Student Full Paper \u2013 Systems and System Software. The paper shared investigations into collaboration networks among Georgia Tech researchers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMichael Weiner collaborated with external colleagues on \u201cOnboarding Research Computing and Data Professionals\u201d (by Gladys Andino, Scott Delinger, Jacob Fosso Tande, Timothy Middelkoop, Claire Mizumoto, David Reddy, and Michael Weiner), which earned the award for Best Short Paper\u0026nbsp;- Workforce Development, Training, Diversity, and Education.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEric Coulter and Aaron Jezghani collaborated with Ed Hanna to organize the \u201cEnergy Efficiency in Computing\u201d panel with the Coalition for Academic Scientific Computation.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJezghani and College of Computing\u2019s Will Powell presented \u201cEarly Experiences with GH200 Platform,\u0022 based on work in collaboration with PACE\u2019s Jeffrey Young.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJezghani served as a panelist discussing student workers in HPC systems.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWeiner, chair of the Campus Champions Leadership Team, co-organized and presented a workshop for the Campus Champions organization.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMembers of the Partnership for an Advanced Computing Environment (PACE) team recently participated in the Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing Conference. 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Following changes in Zoom\u0027s license cost structure, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) conducted an assessment regarding usage of Large Meetings (which includes Zoom meetings with 300-500 attendees) and Webinars (which includes webinars with up to 1,000 attendees). After reviewing Zoom usage reports, OIT found that both of these offerings are not widely used by the majority of Georgia Tech employees. 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Verified Duo Push\u0026nbsp;provides\u0026nbsp;additional security against \u201cpush harassment\u201d and \u201cpush fatigue\u201d\u0026nbsp;by\u0026nbsp;requiring\u0026nbsp;users to\u0026nbsp;enter a three-digit code,\u0026nbsp;rather than\u0026nbsp;\u201capprove\u201d or\u0026nbsp;\u201cdeny\u201d options,\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;verify an\u0026nbsp;authentication request.\u0026nbsp;(Codes expire after\u0026nbsp;60 seconds.) Verified Duo Push also provides improved fraud reporting by directing users to a fraud-report option in the Duo Mobile application when they receive unexpected Duo Push login requests.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVerified Duo Push\u0026nbsp;requires Duo Mobile 4.16.0,\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;later,\u0026nbsp;on Android devices (Android\u0026nbsp;8 or\u0026nbsp;later; 2017 or newer) or Duo Mobile 4.17.0, or\u0026nbsp;later, on\u0026nbsp;Apple devices\u0026nbsp;(iOS\u0026nbsp;13 or later;\u202fiPhone 6s, 2015 or newer).\u0026nbsp;You can learn more about Verified Duo Push and its requirements for use in\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech knowledge article,\u0026nbsp;\u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home?id=kb_article_view\u0026amp;sysparm_article=KB0043706\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHow to\u0026nbsp;Use the Verified Duo Push\u0026nbsp;Authentication\u0026nbsp;Method (KB0043706\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0043706\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E)\u003C\/a\u003E.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile disruptions during the implementation period\u0026nbsp;are\u0026nbsp;not expected,\u0026nbsp;if you experience issues or have questions, please\u0026nbsp;submit a help\u0026nbsp;request by visiting \u003Ca target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/services.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eservices.gatech.edu.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf\u0026nbsp;you ever suspect that you are being targeted by a\u0026nbsp;Duo\u0026nbsp;phone\u0026nbsp;or push fraud, or\u0026nbsp;believe that your Georgia Tech accounts have been compromised,\u0026nbsp;contact OIT\u2019s Cyber Security Operations Center at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:soc@gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esoc@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E. Always forward suspicious emails, as attachments,\u0026nbsp;to \u003Ca target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:phishing@gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ephishing@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"New Cybersecurity Measure Requires Three-Digit Duo Mobile Code"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Information Technology will implement Verified Duo Push at Georgia Tech on June 24. Verified Duo Push is a more secure version of Duo Push,\u0026nbsp;requiring\u0026nbsp;users to\u0026nbsp;enter a three-digit code to\u0026nbsp;verify an\u0026nbsp;authentication request.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Office of Information Technology will implement Verified Duo Push at Georgia Tech on June 24."}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2024-06-21 13:20:14","changed_gmt":"2024-06-28 16:46:48","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-06-21T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-06-21T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"674222":{"id":"674222","type":"image","title":"VDPGraphic.jpg","body":null,"created":"1718979491","gmt_created":"2024-06-21 14:18:11","changed":"1718979491","gmt_changed":"2024-06-21 14:18:11","alt":"Verified Duo Push Mobile Graphic","file":{"fid":"257711","name":"VDPGraphic.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/06\/21\/VDPGraphic.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/06\/21\/VDPGraphic.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":43648,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/06\/21\/VDPGraphic.jpg?itok=_1-li51T"}}},"media_ids":["674222"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/04\/16\/recent-phishing-scheme-georgia-tech","title":"Recent Phishing Scheme at Georgia Tech"},{"url":"https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/05\/16\/alert-duo-authentication-scam","title":"Alert: DUO Authentication Scam"}],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"193801","name":"Duo mobile"},{"id":"193779","name":"oitfeature"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["oit@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"675191":{"#nid":"675191","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Leo Howell Named Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollowing a national search, the Georgia Institute of Technology has selected Leo Howell as its new vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. Howell has served as interim vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer since Jan. 1.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe will transition to his new permanent role on July 1 and will report directly to Shantay N. Bolton, executive vice president for Administration and Finance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are very pleased that Leo will be leading Georgia Tech\u2019s information technology efforts during this transformative time,\u201d said Bolton.\u202f\u201cHis years of experience in information technology, including leading solutions for addressing cybersecurity risk at the Institute and his proven record as a collaborator and change agent, will help to bring a superior technology experience to students, faculty, staff, and other constituents.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/node\/197\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHowell joined Georgia Tech in October 2021\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E as Tech\u2019s chief information security officer. In this role, he led the development and implementation of an Institute-wide information security and risk management program. As a member of the senior leadership team in OIT, he was responsible for creating and maintaining a cybersecurity program and leading the cybersecurity team, which manages the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Institute information assets and cybersecurity-related compliance. In his most recent interim leadership role, Howell has been responsible for guiding the strategic course of the Institute\u2019s IT resources and identifying opportunities for the integration of information systems, platforms, and services across all business units.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith more than 20 years in higher education, he has extensive experience in risk management, data governance, operational change management, and strategic leadership. Before joining Georgia Tech, he held IT leadership roles at the University of Oregon and North Carolina State University.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn his new permanent role, Howell will provide vision, leadership, and oversight in the development and implementation of information technology. He will be responsible for establishing the strategic direction of information technology resources, including a governance strategy, as well as supporting information users by determining trends and technologies needed to advance the Institute\u2019s academic and research mission.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI am very excited for this opportunity to be in an environment that is committed to being innovative and data-driven,\u201d Howell said. \u201cI look forward to continuing to work closely with the Georgia Tech community to develop an inclusive information technology strategy that will further the Institute\u2019s continued commitment to administrative excellence through collaboration and innovation.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFollowing a national search, the Georgia Institute of Technology has selected Leo Howell as its new vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. 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"}],"uid":"27164","created_gmt":"2024-06-24 15:28:54","changed_gmt":"2024-06-25 13:51:18","author":"Rachael Pocklington","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-06-25T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-06-25T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"672542":{"id":"672542","type":"image","title":"Georgia Tech VP of IT and CIO Leo Howell","body":null,"created":"1702308308","gmt_created":"2023-12-11 15:25:08","changed":"1719321550","gmt_changed":"2024-06-25 13:19:10","alt":"Georgia Tech VP of IT and CIO Leo Howell","file":{"fid":"255795","name":"Leo Howell_Georgia Tech CISO_2_0.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/12\/11\/Leo%20Howell_Georgia%20Tech%20CISO_2_0.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/12\/11\/Leo%20Howell_Georgia%20Tech%20CISO_2_0.png","mime":"image\/png","size":21431,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/12\/11\/Leo%20Howell_Georgia%20Tech%20CISO_2_0.png?itok=lafsXcUK"}}},"media_ids":["672542"],"groups":[{"id":"64319","name":"Administration and Finance"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERachael Pocklington\u003Cbr\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["rpocklington@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"675097":{"#nid":"675097","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Warren Goetzel Presents at Learning Impact Conference","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWarren Goetzel, director of Academic Technology and Engagement in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/a\u003E (OIT) and director of External and Faculty Engagement for the Georgia Tech Center for 21st Century Universities (C21U), recently presented at the Learning Impact Conference, hosted annually by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.1edtech.org\/\u0022\u003E1EdTech Consortium\u003C\/a\u003E. The member-based non-profit is comprised of leading educational providers, government organizations, and education technology suppliers who partner to improve digital teaching and learning. The conference was held in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 3-6.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoetzel, who serves on the\u0026nbsp;1EdTech Higher Education Executive Council,\u0026nbsp;presented \u0022Advancing Together: A Guide for Higher Education on Engaging in the 1EdTech Community\u0022 and \u0022The Great Data Lake: Perspectives in Leveraging Caliper at Scale.\u201d He also co-presented \u0022Building a Learning Analytics Coalition of the Willing.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoetzel \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/node\/482\u0022\u003Ewas appointed to his role with C21U\u003C\/a\u003E last December and had previously collaborated with C21U on several digital learning initiatives, including the implementation of the campus Canvas Learning Management System. 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Kirk Landon Learning Center","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EOn May 30th, we gathered to honor and celebrate the legacy of the R. Kirk Landon Learning Center, which recently closed its doors. It was a heartwarming event, filled with reflections on the center\u2019s remarkable contributions to our campus community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EOver the years, the R. Kirk Landon Learning Center, operated by Bright Horizons, has provided invaluable support to many Georgia Tech families, nurturing our children in a safe and enriching environment. As we bid farewell, we also look forward to new beginnings with the consolidation of childcare services at The Children\u2019s Campus (TCC) and the introduction of Bright Horizons Enhanced Family Supports. This new program, set to launch in July 2024, will offer discounted access to a variety of family support services, including childcare, summer camps, educational activities for your child, and more, aiming to help our employees balance work and family life effectively.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EWe are grateful for the dedication and hard work of everyone at the R. Kirk Landon Learning Center and look forward to continuing this legacy of care and support through our enhanced services. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn May 30th, we gathered to honor and celebrate the legacy of the R. Kirk Landon Learning Center, which recently closed its doors. 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Kirk Farewell.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/06\/11\/R.%20Kirk%20Farewell.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/06\/11\/R.%20Kirk%20Farewell.png","mime":"image\/png","size":2602973,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/06\/11\/R.%20Kirk%20Farewell.png?itok=PXQ8nNOx"}}},"media_ids":["674163"],"groups":[{"id":"1294","name":"Auxiliary Services"},{"id":"652360","name":"Student Engagement and Well-Being"},{"id":"1182","name":"General"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"674271":{"#nid":"674271","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Recent Phishing Scheme at Georgia Tech","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EPhishing attempts often involve malicious emails to trick a recipient into revealing passwords and other sensitive information. \u201cBad actors\u201d may attempt to make the email look legitimate by using an organization\u2019s logo and even its email domain, such as \u201c@gatech.edu.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Information Technology (OIT) recently discovered an email phishing scheme that was sent to some members of our campus community. These emails appeared to come from legitimate Georgia Tech email addresses. OIT\u2019s Cyber Security office quickly took measures to prevent these accounts from sending further emails.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOIT believes these emails were sent beginning April 12, and have the following characteristics:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe subject may begin with, \u201cIT-Desk: Mailbox Is Full,\u201d and may contain an \u201cincident number.\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe subject may also include a disclaimer stating, \u201cNew Messages May Return.\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe email may state the recipient has exceeded their inbox \u201cquota limit,\u201d and direct them to an attachment to \u201cavoid restrictions and lose incoming messages.\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe email or attachment may direct users to what appears to be the\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech Single-Sign-On (SSO) page.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe email may appear to be a job advertisement.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe email signature may contain\u0026nbsp;the interlocking GT logo.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe email may be signed, \u201cOffice of Information Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology, \u00a9 2024.\u0022\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have received a similar email, or if you ever receive an email that you find suspicious, forward it immediately to \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:phishing@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ephishing@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E. It is important that you do not reply to the sender. Do not visit any links within the email and do not forward the email to others.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you ever believe that your Georgia Tech accounts may have been compromised, contact OIT\u2019s Security Operations Center immediately at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:soc@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Esoc@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Information Technology recently discovered an email phishing scheme that was sent to some members of our campus community. Please report suspicious emails to phishing@gatech.edu.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Office of Information Technology recently discovered an email phishing scheme that was sent to some members of our campus community. "}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2024-04-19 12:29:36","changed_gmt":"2024-05-27 21:50:41","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-04-19T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-04-19T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673792":{"id":"673792","type":"image","title":"Cyber Email Alert","body":null,"created":"1713801937","gmt_created":"2024-04-22 16:05:37","changed":"1713802020","gmt_changed":"2024-04-22 16:07:00","alt":"Cybersecurity graphic with identification card and password fields","file":{"fid":"257230","name":"249e5e8ad7faa9bb35920a45.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/22\/249e5e8ad7faa9bb35920a45.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/22\/249e5e8ad7faa9bb35920a45.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":77041,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/04\/22\/249e5e8ad7faa9bb35920a45.jpg?itok=73UZ1AgU"}}},"media_ids":["673792"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/","title":"Office of Information Technology"}],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[{"id":"153","name":"Computer Science\/Information Technology and Security"}],"keywords":[{"id":"8111","name":"phishing"},{"id":"193750","name":"oitphishingalert"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["soc@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"674899":{"#nid":"674899","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Alert: DUO Authentication Scam","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/a\u003E Cyber Security department would like to inform the Georgia Tech community about a DUO authentication security issue:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECyber scammers are exploiting a vulnerability through repeated DUO phone calls until the user accepts, unknowingly granting access to their account. (DUO is a two-factor authentication (2FA) system used by Georgia Tech that adds an extra layer of security to online accounts.) This tactic, known as a DUO phone call scam, is a serious threat to the security of your Georgia Tech accounts and personal information. Attackers are using this method to bypass 2FA and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo protect yourself from falling victim, we urge you to remain vigilant and follow these important precautions: \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Cstrong\u003EVerify calls and notifications\u003C\/strong\u003E: Before accepting any DUO phone calls or notifications, ensure that it has been initiated by you or someone you trust. If you receive unexpected or suspicious calls, do not accept them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Cstrong\u003ENever share personal information:\u003C\/strong\u003E Never provide personal information, account credentials, or verification codes over the phone, unless you are absolutely certain of the identity of the caller.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E3.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Cstrong\u003EReport suspicious activity\u003C\/strong\u003E: If you suspect that you are being targeted by a DUO phone call scam, or any other form of fraudulent activity, such as a phishing attempt via email, please report it to our Security Operations Center at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:soc@gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022mailto:soc@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Esoc@gatech.edu.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour security is our top priority and we are actively working to address this issue and prevent future occurrences. In the meantime, please remain cautious and take necessary steps to protect yourself from potential cyber threats.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Information Technology alerts the Georgia Tech community to be aware of DUO two-factor authentication phone scams. 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A former student of Georgia Tech, Gerrior brings a deep connection to the institution and a passion for supporting women empowerment and leadership.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn her new position, Gerrior will spearhead strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the Women\u0027s Resource Center, working closely with staff, stakeholders, and community partners to advance its mission of supporting and advocating for women\u0027s rights, well-being, and empowerment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Melissa Gerrior\u0027s return to Georgia Tech as the Director of the Women\u0027s Resource Center is a homecoming for both her and the institution,\u0022 said Dr. Kim D. Harrington, interim associate vice president for Arts, Belonging and Community. \u0022Her extensive experience makes her the ideal leader to guide the center\u0027s efforts to cultivate opportunities for community building, transformative learning, collaborative leadership, and identity development for graduate and undergraduate women.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the last ten years, Gerrior has worked at Georgia College, and currently serves as the Assistant Director of the Women\u0027s Center \u0026amp; LGBTQ+ Programs. She started her career at Georgia College State University with Project BRAVE (Georgia College\u0027s sexual violence prevention and education initiative). In Spring 2019, she received Georgia College\u0027s Inclusive Excellence Award as well as the Faculty\/Staff LGBTQ+ Community Impact Award, and in 2020 received the Bobcat Award for RSO Advisor of the Year for her work with GCSU\u2019s Pride Alliance.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI am thrilled to serve as the next Director for the Women\u2019s Resource Center (WRC) at Georgia Tech,\u201d Gerrior said. \u201cMy own involvement with the WRC, Residence Life, and Student Engagement were highlights of my time at Georgia Tech as a student as well as the catalyst for my pursuing a degree and career in Student Affairs. I am honored to be able to give back to a place that was such an important part of my journey as an undergraduate student, and I\u2019m excited to come home. Go Jackets!\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOutside of academia, Melissa is a lifetime member and current volunteer for the Girl Scouts of the USA and serves as the Inaugural Vice President for the PFLAG Milledgeville chapter. In her free time, Melissa likes to read, play cozy video games like Sims, learn various types of arts and crafts, and spend time with her two cats, Charlie \u0026amp; Sally.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease join us in welcoming Melissa Gerrior to Student Engagement and Well-Being as the new Director of the Women\u0027s Resource Center. Her appointment marks an exciting new chapter in our ongoing commitment to creating a more inclusive community. Melissa will start June 1, 2024, at the Women\u2019s Resource Center in Smithgall Student Services (Flag Building) Suite 131.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/students.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStudent Engagement and Well Being\u003C\/a\u003E(SEWB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Gerrior as the new Director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/womenscenter.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWomen\u0027s Resource Center\u003C\/a\u003E (WRC), a unit within the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/belonging.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDivision of Arts, Belonging, and Community\u003C\/a\u003E (ABC). 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By implementing programs like \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.leanpath.com\/about\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELeanPath\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/raccooneyesai.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERaccoon Eyes\u003C\/a\u003E, they are bringing awareness and actively engaging in sustainable practices beneficial to the campus community and planet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cToday\u2019s Georgia Tech Dining program cannot simply produce quality food at a competitive price,\u201d said Ryan Greene, Senior Director of Tech Dining. \u201cIt must operate with sustainable practices at the forefront, helping the institute meet its goal of zero waste as quickly as possible. For Tech Dining, the most exciting aspect of our sustainable priorities include innovation and technology, which closely align with Georgia Tech\u2019s strategic plan.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELeanPath is instrumental in monitoring pre-consumer (kitchen) waste, providing important data on food wastage patterns and trends. One of its key features is the ability to train staff in effective food waste reduction strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions that contribute to waste reduction. By utilizing LeanPath, Tech Dining has reduced its overall carbon footprint by minimizing food usage.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince the implementation of LeanPath in each dining hall in May 2022, Tech Dining has:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ETrained and developed staff in practices to reduce food waste.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EPrevented $2,514 of food waste from occurring in 2023.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlongside the LeanPath program is Raccoon Eyes, a visionary initiative \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news\/ray-c-anderson-center-for-sustainable-business\/2023-05-11-sustainable-x-startup-spotlight-on-raccoon-eyes-on-a-mission-to-reduce-dining-hall-food-waste.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Efounded by Georgia Tech students.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUtilized in each dining hall, Raccoon Eyes presents students with visuals of the food they waste as they dispose of it. This visual approach educates students about the impact of their actions and fosters a culture of responsibility toward food usage and waste reduction. Powered by vision and AI capabilities, the program streamlines feedback and analytics without the need for manual inputs or tedious processes. Since implementation, Racoon Eyes has:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ERecorded over 51,015 lbs. of post-consumer waste.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EReceived 60,524 comments from students about their meals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EHelped managers on-site identify the top wasted food items so the chefs could adjust menus and recipes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EHelped managers identify the times of day when the most food is wasted. For lunch, it is between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. and for dinner, it is between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0027s Dining Services is taking the charge in sustainable food practices through initiatives like LeanPath and Raccoon Eyes. 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These technologies use computer-generated environments, digital augmentation of physical environments, and the blending of physical-digital elements to create an immersive experience. Common examples of XR devices include the Microsoft HoloLens, Meta Quest, and Apple Vision Pro headsets, commonly used for training, education entertainment, physical workouts, and gaming.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology (OIT)\u003C\/a\u003E has seen a demand in requests for XR capabilities from Tech students, faculty, and researchers looking to enrich the teaching and learning experience. OIT has previously partnered with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/inventionstudio.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInvention Studio @ Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E to build out an interactive virtual tour of the studio leveraging Microsoft Mesh, a cloud-based platform that allows users in various physical locations to engage with each other and collaborate in a custom environment. OIT has also worked with faculty and student groups to explore immersive XR-based collaboration or co-design, the intersection of arts and XR, and an educational moon environment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhile the use of XR in support of teaching and learning is not new, we have seen a renewed interest in exploring the use of that technology,\u0022 said Didier Contis, executive director of OIT\u0027s Academic Technology, Innovation, and Research Computing. \u0022The interest of XR also extends to research activities, wellbeing, digital museums, and remote assistance. Likewise, as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more infused in the way we work, we are also seeing an increase in the release of more powerful XR devices and platforms that incorporate AI.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith this growth in mind, the Academic Technology, Innovation, and Research Computing team is exploring ways to scale the use of XR effectively and responsibly. This includes keeping data privacy, security, and ethics top of mind.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EContis added that institutions should be intentional in their efforts to advance XR at scale to avoid the perception of innovation stifling and bureaucratic approaches to implementation. It is our responsibility to lay the groundwork for developing an empowered institution that is fully prepared to embrace XR and other emerging technologies while keeping humans at the center of the effort.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENext steps for advancing XR at Tech include developing communities of practice centered around campus early adopters and community leaders (including student organization eXtended Reality), establishing partnerships with units across campus, and creating learning and development opportunities for Institute student, faculty, and staff to experience XR. OIT also plans to collaborate with Institute partners to draft preliminary guidelines for the use of XR technology and services for instructional purposes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"OIT\u0027s Didier Contis Co-Authors Educause Report on XR Educational Landscape"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is advancing efforts to responsibly integrate extended reality programs into its service offerings across academic, research, and administration spaces.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech is advancing efforts to responsibly integrate extended reality programs into its service offerings across academic, research, and administration spaces.\u00a0\u00a0"}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2024-05-08 04:44:29","changed_gmt":"2024-05-09 17:21:26","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-04-13T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-04-13T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673961":{"id":"673961","type":"image","title":"Navagating XR","body":"\u003Cp\u003ECredit: leungchopan \/ Shutterstock.com \u00a9 2024\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1715143551","gmt_created":"2024-05-08 04:45:51","changed":"1715143602","gmt_changed":"2024-05-08 04:46:42","alt":"decorative ","file":{"fid":"257421","name":"Navigating_the_XR_Educational_Landscape_1600x900.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/05\/08\/Navigating_the_XR_Educational_Landscape_1600x900.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/05\/08\/Navigating_the_XR_Educational_Landscape_1600x900.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":238328,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/05\/08\/Navigating_the_XR_Educational_Landscape_1600x900.jpg?itok=aW7IytJ6"}}},"media_ids":["673961"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"180273","name":"extended reality"},{"id":"187812","name":"artificial intelligence (AI)"},{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193655","name":"Artificial Intelligence at Georgia Tech"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMalynda Dorsey Smith\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nSenior Director, IT Organizational Change Management \u0026amp; Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"674274":{"#nid":"674274","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Transitioning Child Care and Family Support Services at Georgia Tech ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech strives to foster an environment that makes the Institute a great place to work by offering a child care program for faculty, staff, and students. Managed by Bright Horizons Family Solutions, the Institute\u2019s child care program is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment that helps each child develop to his or her full potential.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn May, Georgia Tech\u2019s R. Kirk Landon Learning Center will officially close. This announcement was recently shared with all R. Kirk Landon families by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/students.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EStudent Engagement and Well-being\u2019s\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/auxiliary_services\u0022\u003EAuxiliary Services\u003C\/a\u003E department. The decision came after consideration of a few key factors impacting Georgia Tech\u2019s child care services. Previously, the Institute operated two child care centers: the Children\u2019s Campus (TCC), situated in Family Housing at 10th and Home, and the R. Kirk Landon Learning Center, located a few blocks away in the Home Park neighborhood. Managed by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.brighthorizons.com\/\u0022\u003EBright Horizons\u003C\/a\u003E, both centers offer a 10% tuition discount to Georgia Tech families.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince the reopening of both centers after the pandemic, occupancy rates have not exceeded 67% at either location. Furthermore, while the centers are primarily intended to serve Georgia Tech employees and students, the percentage of campus families using these facilities dropped to less than 50% since the pandemic. One contributing factor to this decline in enrollment is the shift to hybrid work schedules, prompting employees to seek child care options closer to where they live.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELower enrollment led to increased operational costs and inefficiencies; as a result, a consolidation of operations to enhance effectiveness was needed. The decision was made to retain TCC due to its on-campus location and modern facilities. Most Georgia Tech families at R. Kirk Landon will relocate their children to TCC. Bright Horizons is also equipped to accommodate children and teachers at one of their other nearby facilities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a result of the consolidation, the Institute will be able to redirect resources to offer a new service for all benefits-eligible employees: Bright Horizons \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.brighthorizons.com\/family-solutions\/enhanced-family-supports\u0022\u003EEnhanced Family Supports\u003C\/a\u003E. This online platform provides access to discounted services that can support working parents.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEnhanced Family Supports includes:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChild Care:\u003C\/strong\u003E Preferred enrollment at Bright Horizons centers, tuition discounts at partner facilities, and assistance in finding trained and screened nannies.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESummer Camp and School Break Programs:\u003C\/strong\u003E Activities from performance arts to coding, provided by Steve \u0026amp; Kate\u2019s Camp.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAcademic Support:\u003C\/strong\u003E Discounts for virtual and in-person tutoring services to support children\u0027s academic performance.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA+ Enrichments:\u003C\/strong\u003E Programs focusing on coding and early childhood learning to boost STEM and literacy skills.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EElder Care Planning and Support:\u003C\/strong\u003E Caregiver search tools and one-on-one guidance from senior care experts.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEven More for Families:\u003C\/strong\u003E Search tools for sitters, pet care services, housekeeping assistance, and before- and after-school programs.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis transition will provide new support services from trusted providers to Georgia Tech families facing diverse family challenges. This initiative also has the potential to contribute to employees\u2019 personal wellness and productivity in the workplace. As organizations strive to create supportive environments for their workforce, programs like Enhanced Family Supports emerge as a vital component in fostering employee satisfaction and retention. The new program will be available by July to all regular employees working 30 or more hours per week, with plans to extend the program to graduate students by September.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s R. Kirk Landon Learning Center will officially close in May.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u2019s R. 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Hayes will receive the Rising Wreck Staff Award, which honors an individual who has been employed at Georgia Tech for 12-36 months and who \u201cdemonstrates operational excellence in their area of work,\u0022 and O\u0027Guin will receive the One Giant Leap Staff Award, which celebrates a team or employee who \u201cconstantly works towards ways to make processes, systems, or situations better at Georgia Tech.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2024 Institute Staff Awards honorees will be recognized at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/specialevents.gatech.edu\/faculty-and-staff-honors-awards\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Faculty and Staff Honors Luncheon\u003C\/a\u003E on April 26, in the Exhibition Hall\u0027s Midtown Ballroom. The annual luncheon recognizes faculty and staff who have received accolades and awards throughout the previous academic year.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA full listing of 2024 faculty and staff honorees can be found at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/04\/28\/faculty-staff-honored-outstanding-work\u0022\u003Enews.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/04\/28\/faculty-staff-honored-outstanding-work\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Information Technology\u0027s Casey Hayes and Brent O\u2019Guin have been named 2024 Institute Staff Awards recipients.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Office of Information Technology\u0027s Casey Hayes and Brent O\u2019Guin have been named 2024 Institute Staff Awards recipients."}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2024-04-23 22:34:44","changed_gmt":"2024-05-02 20:17:14","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-04-23T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-04-23T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673861":{"id":"673861","type":"image","title":"Brent-and-Casey-Headshots_WhiteBackground 1.png","body":null,"created":"1714135184","gmt_created":"2024-04-26 12:39:44","changed":"1714135712","gmt_changed":"2024-04-26 12:48:32","alt":"Casey Hayes and Brent O\u0027Guin","file":{"fid":"257311","name":"Brent-and-Casey-Headshots_WhiteBackground 1.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/26\/Brent-and-Casey-Headshots_WhiteBackground%201_0.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/26\/Brent-and-Casey-Headshots_WhiteBackground%201_0.png","mime":"image\/png","size":354153,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/04\/26\/Brent-and-Casey-Headshots_WhiteBackground%201_0.png?itok=_FXkLlpZ"}}},"media_ids":["673861"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"193414","name":"2024 staff awards"},{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["courtney.hill@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"674435":{"#nid":"674435","#data":{"type":"news","title":"OIT Staff Members Celebrate Service Anniversaries","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech formally recognizes employees\u2019 years of service when their tenure reaches one, five, 10, and 25 years.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Human Resources partners with\u0026nbsp;Staff Council\u0026nbsp;to coordinate recognition for our one- and five-year service recipients within the month of their anniversary date. 10-year and 25-year service* recipients get acknowledgment from Georgia Tech Human Resources in the month of their anniversary and are also invited to attend its annual Service Luncheon. The Office of Information Technology congratulates the following team members who were recognized at the annual Service Luncheon on April 25, 2024:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E10-Year Service Anniversary:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEric Gill, cybersecurity training lead\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDavid Lacy, senior manager, IT service delivery\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDavid Mack, analyst manager,\u0026nbsp;Data Governance\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJessica Shaffer, lead engineer, Network Support\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAlisha Kennedy, assistant to the executive\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EKenji Terawaki Barrera, business intel. developer II\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E25-Year Service Anniversary:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDidier Contis, executive director, Academic Research Technologies\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESteven Goeke, senior manager, application developer\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ELiberty Smith, senior web developer\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGraham Thomas, assistant director, Network Engineering\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EKimberly Wynn White, CRM senior director\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA full listing of Georgia Tech employees recently recognized can be found at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/engagement.hr.gatech.edu\/service-milestones\/\u0022\u003Eengagement.hr.gatech.edu\/service-milestones\/\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E*Anniversary milestones are determined between July 1 and June 30.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Information Technology congratulates its team members who were recently recognized for 10-year and 25-year service anniversaries by Georgia Tech Human Resources.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Office of Information Technology congratulates its team members who were recently recognized for 10-year and 25-year service anniversaries by Georgia Tech Human Resources."}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2024-04-30 12:49:52","changed_gmt":"2024-04-30 15:13:37","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-04-28T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-04-28T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"},{"id":"171953","name":"service anniversary"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["OIT@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"674349":{"#nid":"674349","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Office of Information Technology Represented at 2024 Higher Education Data Warehousing Conference ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hedw.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHigher Education Data Warehousing Forum\u003C\/a\u003E (HEDW) held its 2024 conference March 17-20 at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. The HEDW is a network of higher education professionals \u201cdedicated to promoting the sharing of knowledge and best practices regarding knowledge management in colleges and universities, including building data warehouses, developing institutional reporting strategies, and providing decision support.\u201d The organization boasts more than 4,000 members from colleges and universities across the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENine staff members from the Office of Information Technology\u2019s Enterprise Application and Data Integration (EADI) team delivered the following presentations at the conference:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022A Day in the Life of an Azure Data Engineer,\u201d Caleb Tarleton (systems\/IT lead architect); \u0022AI Augmentation: Practical Paths to Human Empowerment,\u201d Brent O\u0027Guin (technology strategist and senior architect); \u0022Charting the Future of Data at Georgia Tech: A Blueprint for Modernization and Innovation,\u201d Nick Chaviano (director of Data Services) and Andrew Dietz (director of Platforms and Databases); \u0022Closing the Gap: A Comprehensive Pay Equity Analysis for Faculty and Staff,\u201d Lou Kaba (senior developer, Business Intel); \u0022Data Revolution Unleashed: Empowering Self-service at Scale,\u201d Justin Boone (IT service delivery lead) and Kenji Terawaki (developer II, Business Intel); and \u201cFrom Legacy to Modern: Revamping Reporting Approaches in Higher Ed,\u201d Bryant McBride (developer II, Business Intel).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I am incredibly proud of EADI\u0027s outstanding contributions to the 2024 HEDW Conference,\u201d said Katie Crawford, EADI executive director. \u201cTheir presentations not only showcased our team\u2019s expertise but also underscored our commitment to driving innovation and fostering a culture of data empowerment at Georgia Tech.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChaviano served as program chair for this year\u2019s HEDW Conference and has been appointed conference chair for 2025. The 2025 HEDW Conference will be hosted at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cNick\u2019s appointment as 2025 HEDW conference chair is a testament to our leadership in the higher education data community,\u201d Crawford added, \u201cand Georgia Tech being chosen to host next year\u2019s conference further solidifies our position as a leading institution in data-driven innovation and collaboration.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn more about the Higher Education Data Warehousing Forum by visiting \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hedw.org\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehedw.org\/\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"2025 Conference to Be Hosted at Georgia Tech"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EStaff members from the Office of Information Technology\u2019s Enterprise Application and Data Integration (EADI) group delivered presentations at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hedw.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHigher Education Data Warehousing Forum\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;2024 Conference. The conference will be hosted at Georgia Tech next year. 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The Office of Information Technology has partnered with the academic community in an initiative that educates IT professionals and business citizen developers on how to effectively use LLMs in enterprise settings.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDr. Polo Chau, an associate professor in the School of Computational Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech and associate director of the Master of Science Analytics program, and Didier Contis, executive director of Academic Technology, Innovation, and Research Computing within OIT, have embarked on an ambitious project to create a short, asynchronous course designed to equip IT professionals and business citizen developers with the knowledge to apply LLMs in enterprise environments.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe course will initially provide a focused, online tutorial that covers LLMs, including advanced AI techniques such as fine-tuning processes. A future version of the tutorial will focus on Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and fine-tuning processes.\u0026nbsp;RAG enables language models to dynamically retrieve external data, improving response accuracy, while fine-tuning allows for the customization of these models to meet specific business needs, from unique vocabularies to specialized tasks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo graduate students from Chau\u2019s research group are developing the curriculum to offer hands-on learning experiences. The course will demonstrate the practical application of LLMs, giving learners the tools to innovate and automate within their industries.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe development of this course is timely, given the growing demand for AI capabilities in business environments. It addresses the critical need for skills in managing and deploying LLMs, potentially leading to increased efficiency and the creation of sophisticated user experiences.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis educational initiative is expected to play a crucial role in democratizing AI, making advanced AI techniques accessible to a wider audience beyond AI researchers and data scientists. In doing so, Chau and Contis are not only contributing to the professional development of individuals but also fostering the growth of an ecosystem that embraces technological progress and innovation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe result of their efforts is a future in which AI integration is not a complex challenge, but a standard practice.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELarge Language Models (LLMs) are transforming the technology landscape within higher education \u2013 allowing institutions to automate complex tasks, extract insights from vast amounts of data, and interact with users through natural language interfaces. 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The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has also issued guidance for responsible adoption and use of genAI tools. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Copilot chat tool offers text, graphic, and code generation with commercial data protection. The tool delivers the same GPT 4.0 capabilities as other popular genAI tools like ChatGPT without leveraging Georgia Tech data to train its model. Copilot also provides copyright protection and ensures that any content generated using the tool is the intellectual property of Georgia Tech.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cAs with the rollout of any new and emerging technology\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, we want to ensure each tool offers the best protection for our Institute data and intellectual property, while also providing a variety of features and capabilities,\u201d said \u003Cspan\u003ELeo Howell, \u003C\/span\u003Einterim vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. \u201cWith this in mind, we collaborated with the Office of General Counsel, Cyber Security, and Institute Communications to develop guidance around data privacy and security best practices as well as a set of dos and don\u2019ts when leveraging genAI.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe guidance advises against using tools that have not been reviewed and approved by OIT or sharing various types of data in AI tools. Data includes, but is not limited to, personally identifiable information such as name, social security number, and date of birthday, and FERPA data, which includes any student information. Other dos and don\u2019ts include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDO\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;verify the accuracy and validity of AI-generated content with reliable sources.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDO\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;regularly review and comply with AI guidance and key Georgia Tech data policies (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/policylibrary.gatech.edu\/information-technology\/data-privacy-policy\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EData Privacy Policy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/policylibrary.gatech.edu\/legal\/personal-information-privacy-policy\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPersonal Information Privacy Policy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/policylibrary.gatech.edu\/information-technology\/data-governance-and-management-policy\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EData Governance and Management Policy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/technology?id=sc_category\u0026amp;sys_id=8ed06af7dbcf8c10fc9efe8d0f96195d\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EProtected Data Practices\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDON\u2019T\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eassume that generated content is free of another entity\u2019s intellectual property. Familiarize yourself with the service\u2019s copyright terms.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cBecause of the rapidly evolving nature of AI, we expect this guidance to expand over the next several months,\u201d said Howell.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOIT\u2019s future state road map includes other AI service offerings such as Copilot for Microsoft 365, which integrates with popular Office tools like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and the advanced Microsoft Azure OpenAI platform, which allows developers to build and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E train their own custom AI models. An interdisciplinary team will investigate other tools, explore AI capabilities within existing technology services, strengthen adoption efforts, and build out governance and ethical frameworks for AI at Georgia Tech. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cWe have laid the groundwork for rolling out generative AI services through a series of small educational workshops in some of our administrative spaces and the development of general use guidance,\u201d said Howell.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003Cspan\u003E\u201cThe goal of the interdisciplinary team is to bring together voices from across academic, research, student life, and administrative areas to scale our efforts and explore the enterprise use of other generative AI tools at Georgia Tech.\u201d \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETo view official guidance on AI use or learn more about generative AI tools, visit \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/ai\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eoit.gatech.edu\/ai\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGeorgia Tech is accelerating access to generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools with the recent addition of the Microsoft Copilot Enterprise AI chat service.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech is accelerating access to generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools with the recent addition of the Microsoft Copilot Enterprise AI chat service. "}],"uid":"34822","created_gmt":"2024-03-26 01:07:24","changed_gmt":"2024-03-28 01:48:47","author":"Malynda Dorsey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-03-25T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-03-25T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673507":{"id":"673507","type":"image","title":"AI Image.jpg","body":null,"created":"1711548309","gmt_created":"2024-03-27 14:05:09","changed":"1711548309","gmt_changed":"2024-03-27 14:05:09","alt":"Graphic of AI and Tech Tower","file":{"fid":"256909","name":"AI Image.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/03\/27\/AI%20Image.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/03\/27\/AI%20Image.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":248542,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/03\/27\/AI%20Image.jpg?itok=23fms6G_"}}},"media_ids":["673507"],"groups":[{"id":"64319","name":"Administration and Finance"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"},{"id":"2835","name":"ai"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMalynda Dorsey Smith\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESenior Director, IT Organizational Change Management \u0026amp; Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:malynda@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Emalynda@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["malynda@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"673695":{"#nid":"673695","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Brent O\u2019Guin Tapped to Join State AI Advisory Council","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is proud to announce that Brent O\u2019Guin, technology strategist and architect within Enterprise Applications \u0026amp; Data Integrations, has been appointed to the newly formed AI Advisory Council for the State of Georgia.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA New Era of AI in Georgia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe AI Advisory Council, part of the Georgia Digital Center of Excellence (DCoE), aims to recommend ethical and responsible uses of AI in government, develop guidelines for state employees on the use of AI, educate the public about the potential benefits and risks of AI when interacting with state services, and foster collaboration among government, industry, advocacy, and academia on AI-related issues.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs part of this prestigious appointment, O\u2019Guin will serve as a liaison between experts throughout the state and AI trailblazers across Georgia Tech to regularly share updates, insights, and opportunities - ensuring that Institute strategies are informed by the latest developments. He will also seek to involve and collaborate with OIT leadership and other AI stakeholders to fulfill the council\u2019s objectives, leveraging internal expertise to contribute meaningfully to the council\u2019s work.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis appointment opens doors for collaboration with state agencies, other educational institutions, and private sector partners, enriching OIT\u2019s network and creating opportunities for joint initiatives. It also provides a platform to ensure that the interests and expertise of Georgia Tech are represented in statewide discussions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is proud to announce that Brent O\u2019Guin, technology strategist and architect within Enterprise Applications \u0026amp; Data Integrations, has been appointed to the newly formed AI Advisory Council for the State of Georgia.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u2019s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is proud to announce that Brent O\u2019Guin, technology strategist and architect within Enterprise Applications \u0026 Data Integrations, has been appointed to the newly formed AI Advisory Council for the state."}],"uid":"34822","created_gmt":"2024-03-22 18:55:17","changed_gmt":"2024-03-22 19:14:40","author":"Malynda Dorsey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-03-13T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-03-13T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673473":{"id":"673473","type":"image","title":"Brent OGuin","body":null,"created":"1711134797","gmt_created":"2024-03-22 19:13:17","changed":"1711134821","gmt_changed":"2024-03-22 19:13:41","alt":"Brent Oguin","file":{"fid":"256872","name":"Brent-Headshot.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/03\/22\/Brent-Headshot.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/03\/22\/Brent-Headshot.png","mime":"image\/png","size":98463,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/03\/22\/Brent-Headshot.png?itok=PfOFhWjb"}}},"media_ids":["673473"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMalynda Dorsey Smith\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nSenior Director of IT Organizational Change Management \u0026amp; Communications\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nmalynda@gatech.edu\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"673413":{"#nid":"673413","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Incorporating Generative AI within HR Management","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor a work function with multiple routine processes like human resources, generative AI (GenAI) can be leveraged to streamline and optimize tasks. With this in mind, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) recently partnered with Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) to discuss \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Eincorporating GenAI as a common practice.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe objective of the engagement was to strike a balance between technological advancement and the inherent privacy and bias concerns associated with AI in the workplace. OIT Technology Strategist and Senior Architect Brent O\u2019Guin collaborated with GTHR\u2019s Senior Director Kellye Terrell to develop a series of tailored workshops aimed at training HR professionals in the skilled use of GenAI. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA significant aspect of the first workshop was the use of GenAI to draft effective communications for policy changes, ensuring clarity and impact while conveying the benefits of significant updates and encouraging responsible AI usage. Participants also explored the optimization of the hiring process with AI, aligning job descriptions and interview questions with Georgia Tech\u2019s core values and culture, demonstrating GenAI\u2019s role in maintaining institutional integrity. Finally, a customized workshop addressed the emerging issue of AI-driven fraud in recruitment. HR professionals were trained to identify and understand fraudulent tactics, recognize system vulnerabilities, and develop prevention strategies.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe workshops were instrumental in helping the HR design training programs and evaluate policy changes, laying a solid foundation for ongoing continuous improvement in HR practices. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Office of Information Technology (OIT) recently partnered with Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) to discuss \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Eincorporating GenAI as a common practice.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":" The Office of Information Technology (OIT) recently partnered with Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) to discuss incorporating GenAI as a common practice."}],"uid":"34822","created_gmt":"2024-03-08 04:17:28","changed_gmt":"2024-03-18 17:35:47","author":"Malynda Dorsey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-03-01T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-03-01T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"},{"id":"193572","name":"oit ai news"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMalynda Dorsey Smith\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nSenior Director, IT Organizational Change Management \u0026amp; Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"671506":{"#nid":"671506","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Cyber Security at Georgia Tech Hosts Inaugural Southeastern Cyber Cup","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Georgia Tech\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/security.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology Cyber Security\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;department hosted the inaugural Southeastern Cyber Cup Nov. 2 and 9, 2023. The national-level higher education cyber competition was facilitated over a two-round virtual hacking experience for 39 student and staff teams. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe event drew close to 100 participants from ten colleges and universities from across the state of Georgia. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EParticipating institutions included: Atlanta Technical College, Augusta University, Columbus State University, Emory University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech (and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)), Kennesaw State University, Middle Georgia State University and Savannah State University.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EParticipants solved \u201ccapture the flag\u201d challenges, designed to help sharpen cybersecurity skills and knowledge. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cThe Southeastern Cyber Cup was a fun way to highlight the importance of cybersecurity as a \u003Cem\u003Ecommunity\u003C\/em\u003E responsibility \u2013 a responsibility that\u2019s not the job of just one person,\u201d said Chief Information Security Officer Leo Howell. \u201cTeams got the chance to learn how to spot \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eweb vulnerabilities and participate in various exercises on topics such as cryptography, forensic investigations, and incident response,\u0022 continued Howell. \u0022Next year, the competition will be bigger and better!\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDeloitte served as the inaugural event\u0027s partnering sponsor. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAdditional sponsors included Elastic, Fortinet, and Splunk.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETeam \u2018A Family that Hacks Together Stacks Together\u2019 from Georgia Tech took top place in the competition. Rounding out the top three teams were \u0027Suvoni\u0027 (Georgia Tech) and \u0027Clockcycles\u0027 (GTRI). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETo learn more about the Southeastern Cyber Cup, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/cybercup\u0022\u003Esites.gatech.edu\/cybercup\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Office of Information Technology Cyber Security department hosted the inaugural Southeastern Cyber Cup Nov. 2 and 9. 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I routinely encourage employees to double-check matters such as their financial institution\u2019s routing number and their account number provided for direct deposit and instruct students how to detect suspicious emails and text messages.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Information Technology offers the following tips to stay safe online this season and beyond:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAlways STOP, THINK, and CHECK. Shop reliable websites of retailers you know and trust and visit their sites directly by entering a known, trusted URL into the address bar instead of following a link. Do research on retailers that you are not familiar with, such as looking for and examining consumer reviews, and verify that the retailer has\u0026nbsp;a legitimate mailing address and phone number for sales or support questions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBe mindful of package tracking emails, fake ecards, charity donation scams, or anything that requests confirmation of purchase information. Double-check email links that appear to be from major retailers and shipping companies such as FedEx and UPS.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIf you receive an email, text message, or call with a deal that\u2019s too good to be true, it\u2019s probably a scam. Follow up with your own research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn your Georgia Tech accounts, \u003Cem\u003Edon\u2019t\u003C\/em\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EReset passwords via links sent in emails. Instead, go directly to BuzzPort (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/buzzport.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ebuzzport.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E) or Passport (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/passport.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Epassport.gatech.edu)\u003C\/a\u003E URLs to change your passwords.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ERespond to job solicitations that you did not apply for or expect.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EClick DUO prompts when you have not attempted a login.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEngage with suspicious emails that are sent to your Georgia Tech email account. Instead, immediately forward the email to \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:phishing@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ephishing@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThroughout the holiday season and beyond, the Office of Information Technology reminds the Georgia Tech community to stop, think, and check when shopping online and before engaging with suspicious emails and other messages.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Throughout the holiday season and beyond, the Office of Information Technology reminds the Georgia Tech community to stop, think, and check when shopping online and before engaging with suspicious emails and other messages."}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2023-12-19 17:04:02","changed_gmt":"2024-01-03 17:10:24","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-12-19T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-12-19T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"672619":{"id":"672619","type":"image","title":"Cybersecurity awareness","body":null,"created":"1703013923","gmt_created":"2023-12-19 19:25:23","changed":"1703039217","gmt_changed":"2023-12-20 02:26:57","alt":"Cybersecurity awareness graphic","file":{"fid":"255894","name":"Cybersecurity-graphic.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/12\/19\/Cybersecurity-graphic.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/12\/19\/Cybersecurity-graphic.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":622492,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/12\/19\/Cybersecurity-graphic.jpg?itok=3328HQld"}}},"media_ids":["672619"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/security.gatech.edu\/","title":"Georgia Tech Cyber Security"}],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[{"id":"42901","name":"Community"},{"id":"153","name":"Computer Science\/Information Technology and Security"}],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"},{"id":"1404","name":"Cybersecurity"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["courtney.hill@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"671635":{"#nid":"671635","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Howell Named Interim Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELeo Howell, chief information security officer at Georgia Tech, has been named interim vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer\u0026nbsp;for the Institute. This announcement comes on the heels of \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2023\/11\/21\/daren-hubbard-depart-georgia-tech-join-princeton-university\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDaren Hubbard\u2019s departure\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E to Princeton University. Howell will begin on Jan. 1, 2024.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELeo Howell has played a crucial role in guiding initiatives across the campus community aimed at crafting thorough solutions for addressing cybersecurity risks at Georgia Tech. \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EI am confident in his capacity to guide the team through this period of transition,\u201d said Shantay N. Bolton, executive vice president for Administration and Finance and chief business officer.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/node\/197\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHowell joined Georgia Tech in October 2021\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, reporting to Hubbard as the chief information security officer. In this role, he leads the development and implementation of an Institute-wide information security and risk management program. As a member of the senior leadership team in OIT, he is responsible for creating and maintaining a cybersecurity program and leading the cybersecurity team, which manages the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Institute information assets and cybersecurity-related compliance. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt is a privilege to step into this role for OIT as part of the leadership transitional plan,\u201d said Howell. \u201cI look forward to working with my colleagues to further support the Institute\u2019s instructional, research, and service missions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe search for the next vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer is in progress. \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe national executive search firm WittKieffer will assist Georgia Tech in the search. 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The goal is to enhance vending options by providing healthier options in more locations across campus. As part of the new vending partnership, users will have the flexibility to choose from more options with the benefit of improved machinery.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere is an increased focus on providing healthier food and beverages to help students, faculty and staff adopt healthier lifestyles. Eight healthy machines are now available offering snacks and grab-n-go meal alternatives to help with the busy day ahead. In the traditional snack machines, 25% of the inventory consists of healthier items such as Nature Valley granola bars, Dole snack fruit, Blue Diamond almonds, and more. Users can find nutritional fact stickers placed on the machines to help make the best selection for their dietary needs. In addition to healthier food choices, Coca-Cola is also offering various hydrating beverages as part of their commitment to supplying an array of snack and beverage options throughout the campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe new vending efforts are a significant part of the Division of Student Engagement and Well-Being (SEWB)\u2019s mission to enhance the overall wellness of our campus community,\u201d said Allison Watkins, retail operational manager. \u201cWe are excited for our entire campus to enjoy the new options that are available while also taking advantage of easy-to-use features.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECoca-Cola Bottling Company worked to replace older models and install high-quality machines throughout the campus to include top-of-the-line glass fronts and hassle-free transactional readers. To make the vending process more seamless and secure, all transactions are now cashless. Credit cards are accepted via tap or swipe. Users can swipe their \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.buzzcard.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBuzzCard Funds\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/dining.gatech.edu\/dining-dollars-now-accepted-vending-machines\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDining Dollars\u003C\/a\u003E to make purchases as well. With the cashless feature and reader sensors which only charge when a product is dispensed, users can experience minimal transactional issues.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith 105 drink machines and 95 snack machines, you\u2019re sure to always find one close by. For additional vending options, please contact Allison Watkins at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:Allison.Watkins@gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAllison.Watkins@gatech.edu.\u003C\/a\u003E To learn more about on campus vending, please click \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/vending-refunds\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWith the new partnership, Auxiliary Services strives to enhance vending options by providing healthier options in more locations across campus. 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Goetzel will remain in his position with OIT in tandem with the C21U courtesy appointment by Stephen Harmon, Ph.D., executive director of C21U, associate dean for the Division of Lifetime Learning, and professor with the Georgia Tech College of Design.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs director of Faculty and External Engagement with C21U, Goetzel will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage and collaborate with faculty across Georgia Tech on C21U initiatives; building and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners \u2013 including OIT and the Division of Lifetime Learning \u2013 as well as other professional organizations, universities, corporations, and foundations; assisting in the systemic exploration, development, adoption, and assessment of new and innovative educational methodologies and curricular models and furthering the Institute\u2019s efforts in lifelong learning initiatives for both traditional and nontraditional learners; and representing C21U to external audiences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGoetzel has over 20 years of experience in higher education technology. Most recently, he accepted an invitation to join the 1EdTech Higher Education Executive Council, a distinguished member-based non-profit community partnership that brings together leading educational providers and government organizations.\u0026nbsp;For the past two years, Goetzel has also co-chaired the Affordable Degrees-at-Scale Symposium, a preeminent event for higher education leaders to engage in intensive conversations on the strategies, trends, and challenges associated with scaled degree programs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn November, Goetzel was also an inaugural recipient of the Advocates for Accessibility Awards by the Office of Equity and Compliance Programs, awarded to campus individuals, departments, and programs who have actively worked to improve\u202faccessibility\u202ffor people with disabilities in the Georgia Tech community.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWarren Goetzel, Office of Information Technology director of Academic Technology and Engagement, has been appointed director of Faculty and External Engagement with the Georgia Tech Division of Lifetime Learning\u2019s Center for 21st Century Universities \u2013 or C21U \u2013 effective Dec. 1, 2023. 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In this role, he has \u003Cspan\u003Eprovided vision, leadership, and oversight in the development and implementation of information technology. He has been responsible for establishing the strategic direction of information technology resources, including a governance strategy, as well as supporting information users by determining trends and technologies needed to advance the Institute\u2019s academic and research mission.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cDaren\u2019s contributions to Georgia Tech have been invaluable, and while we bid farewell to a brilliant leader, we also celebrate the lasting mark he has left on our institution. I extend my best wishes for continued success and a huge thank you for his unwavering dedication to advancing technology and innovation at Georgia Tech,\u201d said Shantay Bolton, executive vice president for Administration and Finance. \u201cAs we embark on this transition, we remain committed to upholding the standards of excellence that define our institution and eagerly anticipate the continued growth of our technology landscape.\u0022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs Princeton\u2019s chief strategist and operational leader of the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the vice president and CIO is responsible for providing strategic leadership to identify, develop, and implement information systems, services, and the technical infrastructure that enables the Princeton community to achieve its mission to advance learning through research and teaching of unsurpassed quality. 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Vendors hosted demonstrations and live workshops. A poster session featured a dozen data-themed presentations from students, faculty, and staff. A student-led presentation and discussion took the spotlight one conference evening.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn total, some 300 unique participants attended the conference in-person, hosted in the Bill Moore Student Success Center. Sessions were also streamed to online attendees. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2023 Data Days corporate sponsors included: Accenture, Deloitte, Elastic, OneTrust, Tableau, Splunk, and Workday.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EData Days \u2013 Empowering You session recordings can be viewed via the OIT YouTube channel at \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/b.gatech.edu\/DataDaysRecordings2023\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/b.gatech.edu\/datadaysrecordings2023\u0022\u003Eb.gatech.edu\/DataDaysRecordings2023\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELearn more about Data Days at Georgia Tech by visiting\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/c.gatech.edu\/datadays\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ec.gatech.edu\/datadays\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"The Annual Conference Returned to Georgia Tech For A Second Year"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe second annual Data Days conference at Georgia Tech was hosted Oct. 23-25. 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All faculty, staff, and student employees, who are active employees as of Sept. 18, are required to complete this training. Email reminders have been distributed throughout the training period to employees who have not completed the training (and their managers).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBeginning Monday, Oct. 30, access to Georgia Tech systems will be interrupted for employees who fail to complete the training by the Oct. 27 deadline. 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This location is set up in a breakroom style with limited fresh and shelf-stable food items. It was intended for students to grab a quick meal or snack during breaks between classes. The latest outpost, in the John Lewis Student Center, was established in partnership with Auxiliary Services, Tech Dining, Campus Kitchens, the Georgia Tech Library, and the Student Center.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Klemis Kitchen program has come a long way since the 24\/7 food pantry opened in the Biotech Quad in February 2015. It is named in honor of Tommy Klemis, a former Georgia Tech student and owner of Tech\u2019s longtime favorite, Junior\u2019s Grill. The popular Tech eatery was open from 1948 to 2011, first located at the corner of North Avenue and Techwood Drive, then relocated to the Bradley Building in 1994. Today, the Whistle Bistro occupies the space. Georgia Tech\u2019s mission to address food insecurity on campus started with a tribute to Klemis by naming the food pantry after him. Approximately 250 \u2013 275 students access the pantry each semester.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe outposts serve the campus community in two ways: with scheduled open access hours that are staffed; and 24\/7 access via the STAR program to students who are already registered with the Klemis Kitchen main location.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cWe hope these new locations across campus will break down barriers to members of the campus community in need of some support,\u201d said Steve Fazenbaker, STAR program director. \u201cMany think they are not experiencing food insecurity, or they are not insecure enough to be able to access our services.\u201d \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/star.studentlife.gatech.edu\/klemis-kitchen\/\u0022\u003ELearn more about Klemis Kitchen services\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe main Klemis Kitchen location was updated in 2019 and serves as a 24\/7 kitchen with prepared meals, a pantry, and grab-and-go options. Students can access the main location by\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=u5ghSHuuJUuLem1_Mvqgg7NaPl1jE0hFt87DjC7riTNUMjlBRUU5RVZBWFFUNzVVTTFZN0VET0UzTy4u\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Efilling out this form\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Students\u2019 Temporary Assistance and Resources (STAR) program recently opened a new Klemis Kitchen outpost in the center of campus. Klemis Kitchen is Georgia Tech\u2019s on-campus food bank committed to helping students decrease food insecurity and supporting those with dietary restrictions.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Students\u2019 Temporary Assistance and Resources (STAR) program celebrates the success of the recently opened Klemis Kitchen Outpost in the center of campus."}],"uid":"35052","created_gmt":"2023-09-29 19:55:08","changed_gmt":"2023-10-02 20:28:09","author":"mcarter80","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-09-29T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-09-29T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671908":{"id":"671908","type":"image","title":"4.png","body":null,"created":"1696017335","gmt_created":"2023-09-29 19:55:35","changed":"1696017335","gmt_changed":"2023-09-29 19:55:35","alt":"Klemis Kitchen outpost","file":{"fid":"255062","name":"4.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/29\/4_0.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/29\/4_0.png","mime":"image\/png","size":7825769,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/09\/29\/4_0.png?itok=sJH0GNWu"}},"671909":{"id":"671909","type":"image","title":"5.png","body":null,"created":"1696017335","gmt_created":"2023-09-29 19:55:35","changed":"1696017335","gmt_changed":"2023-09-29 19:55:35","alt":"Klemis Kitchen outpost","file":{"fid":"255063","name":"5.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/29\/5_0.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/29\/5_0.png","mime":"image\/png","size":5088069,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/09\/29\/5_0.png?itok=fGdX07xr"}}},"media_ids":["671908","671909"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/star.studentlife.gatech.edu\/klemis-kitchen\/","title":"Klemis Kitchen"}],"groups":[{"id":"1294","name":"Auxiliary Services"},{"id":"1182","name":"General"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"652360","name":"Student Engagement and Well-Being"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022michaela.carter@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EMichaela Carter\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudent Engagement and Well-Being\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"669652":{"#nid":"669652","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Data Days 2023: Empowering You","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech will host its second annual\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/datax.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EData Days\u003C\/a\u003E conference Oct. 23 \u2013 25. It will include three days of in-person and virtual workshops and sessions, keynotes from industry leaders, interactive poster sessions that showcase the power of data, and live demonstrations that bring the power of data to life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year\u2019s conference is all about empowerment and how Georgia Tech students, faculty, researchers, and staff can leverage available tools and knowledge to harness the power of data effectively. Led by experts in data management at Georgia Tech and partnering institutions within the University System of Georgia, sessions will explore how participants can use data to inform decision-making, enhance efficiency, and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are excited to host Data Days for a second year,\u201d said Daren Hubbard, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer as well as the executive sponsor for Data Days. \u201cThis year\u2019s theme, Empowering You, centers around increasing access to tools and education for the data community.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIntroduced in 2022, Data Days was coordinated to bring together voices from across the Institute to discuss best practices in the management, protection, and value of data. The goal of the event is to build and strengthen community of practice around data services offered at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EData Days attendance is free and open to the Georgia Tech community. To view a full schedule of events and register to attend, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/datax.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ec.gatech.edu\/datadays\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech will host its second annual Data Days conference Oct. 23 \u2013 25. 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This year\u2019s training will include the following four modules and should take no longer than one hour to complete:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EUniversity System of Georgia Ethics Refresher.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ESexual Misconduct.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EEthics in Action (includes Conflict of Interest attestation). \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ECybersecurity Awareness\/2023 Your Role: Internet Security and You.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe training is mandated by the USG for all employees. It can be completed on a desktop or laptop and does not need to be finished at one time. Employees who do not complete the training by the deadline may face disciplinary action by the Institute.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about the 2023 Fall Biannual Compliance Training, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ethicsfirst.gatech.edu\/trainingandresources\u0022\u003Eethicsfirst.gatech.edu\/trainingandresources\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe 2023 Fall Biannual Compliance Training will help Georgia Tech employees exercise sound ethical judgment, act with integrity and transparency, and understand their responsibility for the University System of Georgia and the Institute\u2019s policies and compliance obligations. 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Over the last 25 years, the all-campus card has maintained its mission: \u201ccontribute to and enhance the quality of campus life for students, employees, and guests through convenience, customer service, and functionality.\u201d As the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/students.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EStudent Engagement \u0026amp; Well-being\u003C\/a\u003E cabinet area celebrates 25 years of BuzzCard, let\u2019s take a moment to reflect on the transformations and technological advancements throughout the years which has positively impacted the campus experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 1998, the inaugural year of utilizing the BuzzCard, three priority service categories of focus were established \u2013 Academic Services, Administrative Services and Campus Activities. After the start-up year, BuzzCard\u2019s growth happened organically. Each successful service offering often inspired interest by other departments who then contacted BuzzCard to explore opportunities for collaboration and partnership. BuzzCard later implemented cardholder identification and several traditional Auxiliary Services applications (i.e., meal plans, door access and bookstore sales).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 2015-2016, Georgia Tech introduced the Transact concession module, a major milestone for BuzzCard. This integration allowed students to use their BuzzCards for purchasing concessions at various athletic venues. Tech Dining partnered with BuzzCard to offer a mobile-friendly experience for all. As a result of this, our campus community conveniently ordered meals using their BuzzCards through mobile apps, making their campus life more convenient and efficient.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough 2003, BuzzCard displayed social security numbers. 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Here\u2019s a summary of recent statistics:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAs of this summer, Georgia Tech proudly boasts the highest number of GT IDs in the institute\u2019s history, with a staggering 3 million+ GT IDs created and over 605,000 cards issued\u0026nbsp;since its inception.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWithin the latest system, over 582,000 cards have been created.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EOver 7.4 million transactions were facilitated in just Housing last year\u0026nbsp;alone\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ERetail transactions have exceeded 47 million, highlighting the widespread acceptance of BuzzCard as a payment method.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMeal plan transactions have reached a remarkable 16 million, emphasizing the essential role BuzzCard plays to ensure student accessibility to dining services.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOver the last ten years, we have been working closely with our campus card partners and other campuses around the country to imagine what the future would mean for campus cards,\u201d said Donald Smith, Director of Access Control Services.\u0026nbsp;\u201cThis has led to our latest project, bringing your BuzzCard to mobile devices.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe currently have a pilot group of about 200 people using their Apple and Android phones, along with Apple Watches as their BuzzCard. 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After the sunset, course content will be permanently deleted from T-Square in accordance with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.library.gatech.edu\/records-management\/records-policies\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Records Management and Retention Policy\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGeorgia Tech replaced T-Square with Canvas as its primary LMS five years ago after a campuswide selection process and comprehensive study. The transition, which started in 2017 and concluded in 2018, aimed to modernize the Institute\u2019s academic tools with a cloud-based, accessible SaaS solution offering greater functionality. Canvas, with its 25 integrations, supports a larger, interoperable digital ecosystem. The shift to Canvas also facilitated the launch of new online degree programs in analytics and cybersecurity.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EStudents and instructors are encouraged to save and migrate their data from T-Square to Canvas prior to Sept. 29. Several alternative platforms and tools for project sites are outlined in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EServiceNow\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and additional migration options are available via the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home?id=kb_article_view\u0026amp;sysparm_article=KB0028536\u0022\u003ET-Square Info\u003C\/a\u003E knowledge article.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:canvas@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EOIT Digital Learning Team\u003C\/a\u003E is available via email and ServiceNow to discuss specific needs or issues.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"T-Square to Sunset at Georgia Tech in September"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Office of Information Technology (OIT) at Georgia Tech will sunset T-Square, the Institute\u2019s legacy Learning Management System (LMS), on Friday, Sept. 29.\u0026nbsp;Students and instructors are encouraged to save and migrate their data from T-Square to Canvas prior to the Sept. 29 sunset.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Learning Management System was replaced by Canvas in 2018."}],"uid":"36236","created_gmt":"2023-05-25 17:49:33","changed_gmt":"2023-08-03 17:25:51","author":"adurandean3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-07-24T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-07-24T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671238":{"id":"671238","type":"image","title":"T-Square Sunset 2023-07-26 101147.png","body":null,"created":"1690380882","gmt_created":"2023-07-26 14:14:42","changed":"1690380882","gmt_changed":"2023-07-26 14:14:42","alt":"T-Square Sunset - Student using laptop","file":{"fid":"254261","name":"T-Square Sunset 2023-07-26 101147.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/07\/26\/T-Square%20Sunset%202023-07-26%20101147_0.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/07\/26\/T-Square%20Sunset%202023-07-26%20101147_0.png","mime":"image\/png","size":367999,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/07\/26\/T-Square%20Sunset%202023-07-26%20101147_0.png?itok=8wAL-QJD"}}},"media_ids":["671238"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home?id=kb_article_view\u0026sysparm_article=KB0028536","title":"T-Square Information \u0026 Resources"}],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[{"id":"153","name":"Computer Science\/Information Technology and Security"},{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"},{"id":"4395","name":"T-Square"},{"id":"168221","name":"Canvas"},{"id":"89751","name":"learning management systems"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAndrea Duran\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECommunications Officer II\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["adurandean3@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"668238":{"#nid":"668238","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Administrative Services Center Expands Its Scope ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis summer, the Administrative Services Center (ASC) has welcomed several new teams into its portfolio as it continues to position\u202fitself as the one-stop shop for high-volume, administrative services while assisting in retooling resources for an\u202fimproved user experience. Recently added teams include Audio Visual, Directory Services, and Technology Support\u202fServices (formerly the Enterprise Services Desk).\u202f\u200b\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGTRI\u2019s recruiting team was also integrated into the ASC in alignment with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2023\/07\/07\/realignment-hr-functions-improve-employee-experience-gtri\u0022\u003ETech\u2019s overarching\u202fpeople-focused strategy\u003C\/a\u003E to provide consistent HR services that support growth across all areas of the Institute.\u200b\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEmployees can now contact the ASC for these services, where they will be greeted by a knowledgeable agent who will\u202fassist them with their question or issue.\u202f\u200b\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003EContact the ASC\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E1. You can navigate to the ASC portal at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/asc\u0022\u003Easc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to do the following:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESearch for answers to your HR or IT questions\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESubmit\u0026nbsp;a service request or general help request\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESchedule a walk-in appointment\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2. You can also call the ASC at \u003Cstrong\u003E404.385.1111\u003C\/strong\u003E Monday through Friday\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHR\u0026nbsp;and Directory Services: 8 a.m. \u2013\u0026nbsp;5 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETech Support Services:\u0026nbsp;8 a.m. \u2013\u0026nbsp;6 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAudio Visual Services: 8 a.m. \u2013\u0026nbsp;9 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E3. You can even walk-in for an appointment Monday through Friday\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHR support at 500 Tech Parkway: 8 a.m. \u2013\u0026nbsp;5 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETech Support Services at Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons: 8 a.m. \u2013\u0026nbsp;6 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou are invited to explore the ASC at\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/asc\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Easc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis summer, the Administrative Services Center has welcomed several new teams into its portfolio as it continues to position\u202fitself as the one-stop shop for high-volume, administrative services while assisting in retooling resources for an\u202fimproved user experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"This summer, the Administrative Services Center has welcomed several new teams into its portfolio as it continues to position\u202fitself as the one-stop shop for high-volume, administrative services."}],"uid":"27164","created_gmt":"2023-06-27 14:22:48","changed_gmt":"2023-07-07 14:26:55","author":"Rachael Pocklington","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-06-30T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-06-30T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671051":{"id":"671051","type":"image","title":"23-4005-P1-005.jpg","body":null,"created":"1687878688","gmt_created":"2023-06-27 15:11:28","changed":"1687878688","gmt_changed":"2023-06-27 15:11:28","alt":"Asc staff assist employees","file":{"fid":"254045","name":"23-4005-P1-005.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/06\/27\/23-4005-P1-005.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/06\/27\/23-4005-P1-005.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":13615983,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/06\/27\/23-4005-P1-005.jpg?itok=Sb0DTzU6"}}},"media_ids":["671051"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/asc","title":"Administrative Services Center"},{"url":"https:\/\/adminx.gatech.edu\/","title":"Administrative Excellence"},{"url":"https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2023\/06\/06\/delivering-better-administrative-services-support-growing-needs-campus","title":"Delivering Better Administrative Services to Support the Growing Needs of Campus"}],"groups":[{"id":"64319","name":"Administration and Finance"},{"id":"644175","name":" Administrative Excellence (AdminX) "},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"79261","name":"ASC"},{"id":"192821","name":"AV services"},{"id":"192822","name":"Directory services"},{"id":"192823","name":"Tech support"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERachael Pocklington\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["rpocklington@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"643329":{"#nid":"643329","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Didier Contis Named Interim Chief Information Security Officer After Jimmy Lummis Leaves Tech","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Jimmy Lummis left the Office of Information Technology at the end of January to pursue another professional opportunity and commit more time to personal endeavors. He will continue to serve as a part-time faculty member at the Institute.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cJimmy was extremely instrumental in expanding our cybersecurity office to include critical teams that oversee operations, services, risk, and compliance,\u201d said Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Daren Hubbard. \u201cUnder his leadership, Cyber Security has established multi-factor authentication, endpoint management and protection, log management, and many other comprehensive programs. We appreciate his contributions and commitment to Georgia Tech.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHubbard has named Didier Contis, director of Technology Services for the College of Engineering, as interim CISO, effective Feb. 1. Hubbard, who has assumed leadership of Georgia Tech\u2019s data security efforts, will work closely with Contis, Cyber Security, and other units to advance efforts to strengthen the security of Institute data. Contis reports directly to Hubbard in his interim role and serve as part of OIT\u2019s senior leadership team.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOver the past 22 years, I have witnessed firsthand the evolution of the cyber and data security challenges, and ever-evolving threats that a premier research institution such as Georgia Tech must face,\u201d Contis said. \u201cAs demonstrated by recent events, security cannot be an afterthought and must be an integral part of everything we do. Indeed, our constituents expect and trust that Georgia Tech fulfills its mission in a secure way, especially when the world\u0027s digitization is accelerating. I have a lot of respect and appreciation for all the hard work the Cyber Security team has been doing over the years to keep and improve the Institute security posture. I look forward to working with them. We must also recognize the tremendous leadership and impact Jimmy Lummis had on the Georgia Tech cybersecurity program. I feel honored to follow in his footsteps as interim CISO.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EContis began his career at Georgia Tech in 1999 as a research engineer for the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Before that, he was a network security engineer in the banking industry in France. He was the IT manager for Tech\u2019s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering from 2004 to 2007 before becoming the first director of Technology Services for the College of Engineering. In this role, Contis established several partnerships with OIT and other academic units to develop new campuswide services in support of research and instruction, with a strong focus on empowering users.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs both an alumnus and a proud Georgia Tech parent, I plan to work diligently in partnership with the community to ensure the security of the Institute and its data assets,\u201d Contis said. \u201cI am deeply committed to the fact that technology should enable students, faculty, and staff to work in an agile, reliable, and secure way. 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She is currently working on a restructure of the team that would strengthen its service management program and better align client support resources to meet the growing needs of Georgia Tech\u0027s students, faculty, researchers and staff.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn her capacity as executive director, Hunter provides enterprise-wide leadership, strategic planning, and management of digital business technology and services, with focus on creating new value in business models, customer experiences, and internal capabilities that support core operations.\u0026nbsp;She works with other senior leaders to Identify and develop processes and services that drive IT transformation and growth, and partners with the greater Institute business units and IT community for the delivery of best-in-class, customer-focused, technology services and support.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHunter has previously served OIT as director of Service Delivery and Support, associate director of Information Technology Services, and a department manager. Prior to Georgia Tech, she served in various capacities within IT at Tulane University Hospital and Clinic in New Orleans. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHunter holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Florida A\u0026amp;M University and a Master of Science from Tulane University. She has also completed Programmer\/Developer programs with AT\u0026amp;T and Southern University. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMaria Hunter has been named executive director of the Office of Information Technology\u0027s Digital Business team, effective Oct. 1.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Maria Hunter has been named executive director of the Office of Information Technology\u0027s Digital Business team, effective Oct. 1."}],"uid":"34822","created_gmt":"2023-07-06 14:51:57","changed_gmt":"2023-07-06 15:01:29","author":"Malynda Dorsey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-11-06T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-11-06T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671109":{"id":"671109","type":"image","title":"Maria Hunter","body":null,"created":"1688655562","gmt_created":"2023-07-06 14:59:22","changed":"1688655637","gmt_changed":"2023-07-06 15:00:37","alt":"Maria Hunter","file":{"fid":"254115","name":"Maria Hunter.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/07\/06\/Maria%20Hunter.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/07\/06\/Maria%20Hunter.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":14995,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/07\/06\/Maria%20Hunter.jpg?itok=Amwb9w38"}}},"media_ids":["671109"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMalynda Dorsey Smith\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nSenior Director of IT Organizational Change Management \u0026amp; Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"668181":{"#nid":"668181","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Film Logistics Committee Works to Bring More Film and Photography to Campus","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAnd\u2026ACTION! Georgia Tech has left its mark in many movies, documentaries, TV series, and still photography. With the help of the newly developed Film Logistics Committee, there is a greater focus on capturing the beauty and history of the campus in film. The Division of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/students.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EStudent Engagement and Well-Being\u003C\/a\u003E\u2019s Auxiliary Services is proud of its partnership with several representatives to support film projects on campus.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Film Logistics Committee includes members from Institute Communications, Facilities, Fire Safety, Georgia Tech Police Department, Risk Management, Parking \u0026amp; Transportation Services, Legal, Georgia Tech Athletic Association, and the Student \u0026amp; Campus Events Centers. When filming and photography occur, the Committee works to ensure that the structural integrity of the campus is protected, the Institute\u2019s brand is well-represented, and appropriate logistical support and security is provided. The Committee is also responsible for pre-planning each project, including reviewing license agreements, reserving campus spaces, aligning with the campus calendar, and ensuring all fire safety measures are in place.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Committee is led by Julie Birchfield, Georgia Tech\u2019s recently appointed assistant director for Film Logistics and Business Development in Auxiliary Services. Julie is no stranger to the task, having worked in commercial film management, developing a diverse portfolio of commercials, TV shows, and major motion pictures. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s an exciting time to work with film and live in Atlanta,\u201d said Julie. \u201cThere are so many productions in and around the Atlanta area, and since we have such a beautiful campus, with gorgeous architecture and landscaping, it\u2019s not surprising that the interest from the film community has already been overwhelming.\u201d\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cIt takes a village to pull off these big projects and the film logistics committee has been great to work with.\u0026nbsp;The team makes it look easy when it\u2019s not entirely easy\u2026but isn\u2019t that part of the movie magic?\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EJulie Birchfield manages all aspects of film production on Georgia Tech\u2019s campus from logistical planning to campus communication. Since September 2022, she has managed 12 commercial film\/photography projects and six internal projects. So, the next time you walk around and see a camera crew on campus, you will know that Julie and her team are behind the effort!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EUnder Julie\u2019s leadership, the Film Logistics Committee is committed to opening doors for Georgia Tech to thrive in film and for Georgia Tech to continue its mission to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arts.gatech.edu\/amplify-impact\u0022\u003Eamplify impact\u003C\/a\u003E beyond our campus. For more information about filming at Georgia Tech and the process for requesting projects, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.campusservices.gatech.edu\/campus-filming\u0022\u003Ewww.campusservices.gatech.edu\/campus-filming\u003C\/a\u003E or contact Julie Birchfield at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:Julie.Birchfield@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EJulie.Birchfield@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGeorgia Tech has left its mark in many movies, documentaries, TV series, and still photography. With the help of the newly developed Film Logistics Committee, there is a greater focus on capturing the beauty and history of the campus in film. 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Bragg added that while these initial improvements are targeted to select campus audiences, their ripple effect, and future administrative service improvements, will have a positive impact on the entire Georgia Tech community. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYou are invited to explore the ASC at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/asc\u0022\u003Easc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Administrative Services Center is eight months into its journey to improve the delivery of administrative services to the Georgia Tech community. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Administrative Services Center is eight months into its journey to improve the delivery of administrative services to the Georgia Tech community. 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(Affiliates and employees on a leave of absence by April 3 are not required to complete the spring training.)\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERegularly occurring cybersecurity awareness training ensures that the Tech community remains vigilant, prepared, and empowered to identify cyber threats when they encounter them. Training also encourages employees to adopt practices that safeguard their information and technology from ransomware attacks and other compromises.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cHeightened awareness and shared responsibility around cybersecurity is paramount,\u201d said Leo Howell, chief information security officer at Georgia Tech. \u201cWe all must do our part to keep our campus safe from cyber threats. For the spring training, we will focus specifically on social engineering red flags, such as how to spot unsafe web and email addresses within a sender\u2019s email message to prevent phishing.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAccessing the Training\u003C\/strong\u003E\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nEmployees who are required to take the 2023 Spring Biannual Cybersecurity Awareness Training will receive an email on April 3, with further instructions on how to access the training. Only employees who receive this email are required to take the training.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDue to campuswide technical issues, the deadline has been extended to Friday, April 28, to allow employees additional time to complete the training.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEmployees can learn more about the training by visiting \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home?id=kb_article_view\u0026amp;sysparm_article=KB0041303\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E2023 Spring Cybersecurity Awareness Training FAQs\u003C\/a\u003E and report issues related to the training course via the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home?id=sc_cat_item\u0026amp;sys_id=0f94cce11b4bb09ca8622f4b234bcb5a\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECompliance Training Request Help Page.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Training Deadline Extended to April 28"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUPDATE Apr. 14:\u003C\/strong\u003E Georgia Tech launched its 2023 Spring Biannual Cybersecurity Awareness Training on Monday, April 3. 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A special duty of care and supervision is required to protect Tech\u2019s youngest learners. To help support a safe and engaging environment for all who participate, volunteer, or work in these youth programs, the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech require that all programs serving minors be registered at Tech\u2019s Youth Programs website, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/youthprograms.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eyouthprograms.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYouth programs vary, from internships with high school students, to student organization outreach activities, to summer camps and mentoring\/tutoring in local schools. Campus and lab tours, and school field trips to the Tech campus, are generally not considered youth programs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe breadth and depth of youth programs at Georgia Tech are extensive,\u201d said Kelly Cross, Institute policy manager in the Office of Ethics and Compliance. \u201cThrough conversations with program organizers, internship supervisors, building managers, and human resources representatives, it is clear to me that there is a passion for excellence in youth programming and outreach here.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Youth Programs Compliance, the exciting work occurring at Tech also presents unique risks. To help mitigate these risks, Youth Programs has been actively implementing the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.policylibrary.gatech.edu\/youth-programs-policy\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EYouth Programs Policy\u003C\/a\u003E, which mandates program registration, safety protocols, and more to assist everyone involved in working with minors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPrograms are required to register every calendar year, at least 30 days in advance of the program start date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of programming. By registering, programs that work with minors will proactively receive information on the resources and policies developed for the protection of the minors and the program staff.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis spring, online information sessions (see schedule in sidebar) will be conducted to clarify policies, process requirements, and how to register a program. Training will focus on key areas of responsibility for organizers of youth programs broadly, and specific sessions will also focus on requirements when minors want to intern or participate in research activities at Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/youthprograms.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EVisit Youth Programs\u003C\/a\u003E to learn more and register your program. 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The events will attract an influx of visitors to\u0026nbsp;campus, so expect congestion in the area surrounding the Campus Recreation Center, including increased traffic on Tech Parkway and Ferst Drive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EParticipant dropoff will take place along Tech Parkway, resulting in intermittent traffic delays and closures for buses and northbound traffic during the following times on meet days: 7 \u0026ndash; 9 a.m., noon \u0026ndash; 1:30 p.m., 3:30 \u0026ndash; 6:30 p.m., and 9 \u0026ndash; 10:30 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGuests will park in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com\/sites.gatech.edu\/dist\/9\/2756\/files\/2022\/12\/PTS_Parking-Map_FINAL.pdf\u0022\u003ECampus Recreation deck (W10) and Student Center parking deck (W2)\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBe advised that the morning hours will see the largest crowds due to the number of athletes competing in preliminary races. In addition, other areas of campus may be affected on meet days as guests visit retail and dining locations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about the events, to purchase tickets, or to watch live, visit the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ghsa.net\/swimming-and-diving\u0022\u003EGHSA Swimming website\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/giaasports.org\/\u0022\u003EGIAA website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe top high school swimmers in the state will compete inside the\u0026nbsp;McAuley Aquatic Center this week in a pair of events that will bring additional traffic to the Georgia Tech campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The top high school swimmers in the state will compete inside the McAuley Aquatic Center this week in a pair of events that will bring additional traffic to the Georgia Tech campus. 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Over the past several months, PTS has been working on improving and enhancing its transportation services, signage, and information systems to better serve the Georgia Tech campus community.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe refreshed website introduces updated navigation, new ways to explore PTS programs and dedicated audience landing pages. Services found on the upgraded website include purchasing permits and\u0026nbsp;a demand-response, shared-ride transportation service\u0026nbsp;from the Stingerette. The upgraded website helps our campus community learn how to get to campus safely and sustainably with services such as the Commute Concierge program and regional transit passes like MARTA.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe new PTS website includes numerous features that are more user-friendly and facilitate access to the most commonly used services and information that customers seek. These include, but are not limited to:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ELocating the Customer Service office at 770 Spring St. (E81 parking deck) connected to the Georgia Tech hotel\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EGame day parking information\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EA Rules and Regulations button, making citations easier to avoid\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EReal-time tracking information from the TransLoc\u0026nbsp;app\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ERoute maps now broken down by route colors to easily find where you want to go\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn late spring, a new and improved experience for customers to purchase permits and pay citations is set to take place. Currently known as the Driver\u0026rsquo;s Seat, PTS has received feedback from customers on some of the difficulties of the current platform\u0026nbsp;and is working to improve the customer experience by breaking down current barriers. Visit pts.gatech.edu to find all the answers to your questions about parking and transportation at Georgia Tech. Parking and Transportation Services is a department within the division of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/students.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStudent Engagement and Well-Being\u003C\/a\u003E. 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The main function of an RA\u202fis to build community and relationships with residents\u202fby providing programming, individualized support, campus resource information, and academic encouragement. \u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year\u0026rsquo;s application for the 2023-24 academic year closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHear from four current RAs about their experiences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EIt\u0026rsquo;s All Connected\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPurna Pratiti Saha is a third-year industrial engineering major and is an RA for Nelson Shell. She started working as an RA in her second year and is now in her fourth semester supporting residents. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m a Covid-19 first-year and my RA was really helpful during that time, and I wanted to pay it forward. The RA compensation package is good, we get free housing and meals, and we get to have a great community, so it\u0026rsquo;s a lot of fun.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPurna called the Nelson Shell building \u0026ldquo;love at first sight.\u0026rdquo; She likes how close the hall is to West Village, the CRC, and the shared courtyard with Maulding and Zbar.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We have a community of 430 residents here. We arrange events together, we go off campus, and we also have events on campus where we go together. It\u0026rsquo;s a great leadership opportunity and you get to make a one-on-one impact on each resident and get to know Georgia Tech on a deeper level.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEach year, RAs go through extensive training for their responsibilities, and they can meet with campus departments and learn about resources for students, giving them insight into the ecosystem at Tech that they can share with their residents.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s all connected, and I feel like I am actually a part of Georgia Tech and contributing to this community.\u0026rdquo; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWouldn\u0026rsquo;t Change a Thing\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThird-year neuroscience major Christina Whitehead is in her second year as an RA in Armstrong Hall. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;ve loved working in Armstrong. We are a tight community among the RA staff and the residents. I\u0026rsquo;ve loved being an RA and realizing there are no strangers at Tech. I\u0026rsquo;ve met so many residents being a second year as an RA. I\u0026rsquo;m always passing someone I know, someone to wave at, someone in the dining hall, and it\u0026rsquo;s been a welcoming experience.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChristina originally became an RA because she wanted an on-campus job and was searching for a way to get more involved in the Georgia Tech community. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This is the best job on campus because you\u0026rsquo;re living where you work, and it completely enhances your campus involvement and community. I can say I\u0026rsquo;ve found the best community I could ever ask for and I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t change anything about it.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ELive Where You Work\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHector Collazo is a third-year biomedical engineering major and is in his first year as an RA in North Avenue Apartments South. He likes the convenience of being an RA there because of the amenities and being close to North Avenue Dining Hall. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This is my first semester being an RA and the thing I like most is that I get to meet all the residents and make new friends. I decided to be an RA because it\u0026rsquo;s convenient to live where you work, and you get free housing.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHector was a first-year during the Covid-19 pandemic and had the chance to live in North Avenue Apartments, typically allocated to upper-class students. Most of his interactions with his RA were virtual during his first year, so he likes being able to connect in person on the other side of the experience. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Every time a resident passes by, I say \u0026lsquo;Hi, how are you doing?\u0026rsquo; and \u0026lsquo;How are classes?\u0026rsquo; I invite them to all the events, so I try to make it more fun and less stressful. After a long day of school, you go back to your room and keep studying, so at least that interaction in between can make it less stressful.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year Hector is an RA for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/housing.gatech.edu\/housing-options\/communities\/second-year-experience\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESecond Year Experience Program\u003C\/a\u003E, a self-selected living option to help second-year residents, including transfers, access the services and resources that are relevant to their needs.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Being an RA for second-year experience and above is more professionally driven since they will come to you with internship questions, interviewing questions, or resume questions.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EPaying It Forward\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFourth-year industrial engineering major Jessie Turner is an RA in Howell, and this is her third year on staff. She has also had the opportunity to work in Cloudman and Towers residence halls and has a lot of experience supporting students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m a big believer in paying it forward \u0026mdash; someone was there for me, so let me be there for someone else.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJessie was a summer first-year and had a hard transition to college, not knowing many other students when she got here.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I lived right next to my RA, and she was amazing, talking to me, dragging me out of my room, texting me to check on me, and I always felt very seen and welcomed. It was very crucial to my transition to college, and I wanted to be this for somebody else one day, and that\u0026rsquo;s why I applied.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShe has many great memories from the events and connections when she joined Grand Challenges, one of the first-year \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/learningcommunities.gatech.edu\/first-year-living-learning-communities\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELiving Learning Communities\u003C\/a\u003E (LLC). LLCs offer opportunities to further explore an interest through experiential and academic programming while residing with other students who share that interest. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s been one of the best things I\u0026rsquo;ve done. I\u0026rsquo;ve had five groups of first-years and it\u0026rsquo;s so great to see everyone out and about and be in class with them and play intramurals with them. Everywhere I go, there is one of my residents, and it\u0026rsquo;s fun to watch them grow and thrive and see them make an impact.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERAs are available to provide general information and support and\u202fmake appropriate referrals as needed. They also have a responsibility for residential safety within the halls. They function as liaisons between residents and the administration.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Being an RA has helped me with conflict resolution, communication, de-escalating situations, supporting students, and pointing them to resources. I\u0026rsquo;m a caregiver and I didn\u0026rsquo;t realize how important it was to me.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESome of her favorite memories are coming back from winter break and reuniting with her residents. 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In order to fulfill our commitment, Brittain Dining Hall will close due to unanticipated but necessary maintenance beginning tomorrow, December 1. The anticipated reopening will be Monday, December 12 at 7:00 a.m. We will keep you posted should this change.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorth Ave Dining Hall and West Village Dining Commons will remain open during this time and will prepare for an anticipated increase in customers. 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Stamps Health Services has launched their \u0026ldquo;I GET IT, WE GET IT\u0026rdquo; campaign to kick off the launch of their fall flu shot clinics.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Flu viruses evolve quickly, so last year\u0026rsquo;s vaccine may not protect you from this year\u0026rsquo;s viruses,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Ben Holton, Senior Director of Stamps Health Services. \u0026ldquo;New flu vaccines are released every year to keep up with rapidly adapting flu viruses, so it\u0026rsquo;s important to get the flu shot every year.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStamps Health Services\u0026rsquo; Fall Flu Shot Clinic is available to students on the following dates:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EThursday October 20, 2022, | 3pm - 7pm\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EWednesday October 26, 2022 | 3pm - 7pm\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EWednesday November 2, 2022, | 3pm \u0026ndash; 7pm\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ETuesday November 8, 2022 | 3pm \u0026ndash; 7pm\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EWednesday November 30, 2022 | 3pm - 7pm\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFaculty and staff can also get their vaccine at Stamps Health Services through the pharmacy.\u0026nbsp; The pharmacy accepts most prescription insurance plans. 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The center, located at 500 Tech Parkway, will serve as the \u0026ldquo;front door\u0026rdquo; for all human resources related inquiries, the initiation of hiring transactions for all types of employees, and employee data management. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are excited to introduce this multifunction, shared services model for the entire campus community,\u0026rdquo; said Mike Shannon, interim executive vice president for Administration and Finance and interim chief business officer. \u0026ldquo;The Institute will experience a fundamental transformation in how we provide and receive business services at Georgia Tech.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe ASC is an outcome of Administrative Excellence (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.adminx.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAdminX\u003C\/a\u003E) \u0026ndash; a strategic initiative that is delivering on operational excellence and providing an exceptional quality of service and customer satisfaction. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShannon added that the creation of the ASC is a manifestation of the Institute\u0026rsquo;s strategic plan, and this initiative is about the people of Georgia Tech and will help employees focus on the core aspects of their roles by streamlining administrative tasks.\u200b \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIra Bragg, executive director of the Administrative Services Center, is responsible for all aspects of designing, implementing, and overseeing the ASC. Bragg noted, \u0026ldquo;The growth and changes Tech has experienced over the past several years have created the need for a customer service-focused organization like the ASC. I\u0026rsquo;m eager to create a culture dedicated to making the many processes around campus simpler and more efficient.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first wave of the ASC is focused on navigating human resources activities and providing much-needed improvements to the hiring process. This is a multiyear initiative, and the scope will include transactional activities in information technology, finance, and support to research administration.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew Processes\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat\u0026rsquo;s changing? The ASC is now the one-stop shop for onboarding activities, including BuzzCard and I-9. With the new HR service delivery model, the ASC consolidates approvals at the local unit level and, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 19, will remove many of the central office approvals.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to hiring, units will continue to follow the current process for traditional hires (i.e., candidates who need to be selected through an interview process), using OneUSG Connect Careers and submitting any requisite Manager Self-Service (MSS) transactions. ASC will work closely with the hiring manager throughout the hiring process and create the job offer transaction in Careers on behalf of the unit.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn instances when an interview process is not required (i.e., student direct hires), the OneUSG Connect Direct Hire Form is no longer needed. Instead, units will utilize the new eRequest through ServiceNow and the ASC will use this information to complete the hiring transaction in OneUSG Connect. Units will no longer submit MSS transactions related to direct hires. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGTRI\u0026rsquo;s Talent Management Division will submit an eRequest after recruiting a candidate via PageUp.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor all hiring transactions, there will be early creation of the employee ID number, with the ASC submitting on the unit\u0026rsquo;s behalf. In addition, if a candidate is a foreign national, ASC will submit the applicable iStart eForms and work in conjunction with GTHR Global HR to ensure a smooth process. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUnits will continue to follow the current process (with reduced approvals) for all post-hire MSS transactions.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew Portal\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe new \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/asc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EASC portal\u003C\/a\u003E is intuitive and easy to navigate. It provides a high-quality user experience and improves searchability of HR content (job aids, knowledge articles, most viewed articles). The portal can also be used to schedule appointments, request help, and submit the new Direct Hire eRequest. This will greatly streamline the process for direct hires, including student employees.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPortal access is role-based, displaying the most relevant information. At this time, only OneUSG Connect Level1\/Level 2 approvers and provisioned initiators are authorized to submit an eRequest.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew Location\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEffective Monday, Oct. 17, the ASC walk-up location will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the first floor of the building at 500 Tech Parkway, which is shared with GTHR. 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This team will partner with many organizations across Georgia Tech to support hiring and onboard new hires to improve the employee experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECustomer Service\u202fExcellence\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStacy Whitman, director of Customer Service Excellence, is leading a team of customer service professionals dedicated to providing live support for HR transactions and questions via phone, walk-ins at 500 Tech Parkway, and the new \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/asc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EASC Portal\u003C\/a\u003E. Additionally, there will be customer relationship managers assigned to support the three largest areas on campus \u0026ndash; academics, research, and Administration and Finance. These customer relationship managers will serve as customer advocates, identify blind spots, and work with the ASC to improve the service experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOperational Excellence\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe ASC will produce integrated metrics to track, report on, and improve key performance indicators and metrics such as HR inquiries, resolution cycle times, hiring process error rate, and average time to hire. This data will be used to help make informed business decisions to improve administrative service delivery.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith a focus on continuous improvement, this team will provide training, communications, and resources to support affected stakeholders as changes are introduced.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe ASC team is looking forward to partnering with you. 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As active transportation has grown over the last few years, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s campus has evolved to reflect its ongoing commitment to encouraging sustainable transportation and the health and safety of community members.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has 1.5 miles of shared paths, or paths shared by riders and pedestrians, throughout campus, including the paths around Tech Green and the Campus Center, the EcoCommons, and Atlantic Drive, which connects Home Park to the north and Tech Green to the south. Atlantic was first closed to cars in 2004, and, as active transportation grew on campus, in 2019, marked granite pavers were added to help separate slower and faster traffic. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJason Gregory, a senior planner with Georgia Tech Capital Planning and Space Management, saw the effectiveness of the pavers during a trip to Amsterdam to study riding infrastructure with the School of Civil Engineering\u0026rsquo;s Sustainable Transportation Abroad class. \u0026ldquo;The pavers remind pedestrians to stay to the right, near the outside of the path, while riders pass on the left. The hills of Atlantic allow riders to move quickly, and, by separating traffic moving at different speeds, we can help to improve the safety of the corridor for all users.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring the week of Oct. 10, the student organization \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/smile\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ES.M.I.L.E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;(Spreading Messages in Love and Encouragement), will bring an art installation to Atlantic Drive to help increase awareness of safety on shared paths.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Riding, walking, and being outside are great for physical and mental health, but they also represent ways for people to connect and engage,\u0026rdquo; said S.M.I.L.E. Committee Director Laavanya Rajesh. \u0026ldquo;We hope that this project will encourage community members to learn more about active transportation while working together to add color and creativity to the path.\u0026rdquo; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore information about S.M.I.L.E. and the events they put on can be found on their Instagram @smile.gatech. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ES.M.I.L.E. will start the project on Monday, Oct. 10. On Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Georgia Tech community members are invited to add their foot and tire prints to connect the designs. Chalk will be available on Atlantic Drive outside of the College of Computing. Free helmets for participants in the online \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bike.gatech.edu\/safety-2\/#ridesmart\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERide Smart Bike\/Scooter Safety Class\u003C\/a\u003E will also be available for pickup. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EShared Path Safety Reminders\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EWhether riding, walking,\u0026nbsp;or rolling, minizine distractions such as phones and earphones, and focus on your surroundings.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ERiders should travel at an appropriate speed for sharing the path with pedestrians. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EPedestrians should walk toward the outside of the path; riders should pass on the left.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ERiders should announce that they are passing by ringing their bell or saying, \u0026ldquo;On your left.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ERiders should allow at least 3 feet of clearance when passing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EBefore entering a path or changing directions on a path, riders and pedestrians should check in all directions for other people.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EAdditional riding safety information can be found at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bike.gatech.edu\/safety-2\/#safetybasics\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ebike.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003ERiding Resources on Campus\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EHelmets are available for $12 from the Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Georgia+Tech+Parking+and+Transportation+Services\/@33.776039,-84.3893537,18.5z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x950862a3249745a6!8m2!3d33.7758705!4d-84.3892875\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecustomer service center\u003C\/a\u003E in the Tech Square parking deck, just inside the Spring Street entrance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EThe monthly, in-person City Cycling class from PTS and Propel Atlanta provides students with the opportunity to ride on the road with an experienced instructor. The next class is \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.letspropelatl.org\/2022_10_27_cc_gt\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThursday, Oct. 27.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EHelp with bike maintenance and repairs is available from Aztec Cycles at the Community Market on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Starter Bikes on Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EThe student organization Starter Bikes offers group rides and classes on Thursdays. Follow them on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/discord.gg\/hGzVaBPtpv\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDiscord\u003C\/a\u003E for event information.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EWith the completion of the construction of the Campus Center, 39 new bike racks will be added north of the Ramblin\u0026rsquo; Wreck garage, in addition to smaller clusters of racks located throughout the area. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more ways\u0026nbsp;to safely ride around campus, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/news\/maximize-your-campus-commute\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecampusservices.gatech.edu\/news\/maximize-your-campus-commute.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn Oct. 12, the Georgia Tech community is invited to participate in an art installation on Atlantic Drive. 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Though most of them remain unchanged, this year there is a new name for the student awards scholarship program. What was once called Mr. and Ms. Georgia Tech is now Ramblin\u0026rsquo; Royalty. The recent name change adopts an inclusive approach to the scholarship program, celebrating students who exemplify the Georgia Tech motto Progress and Service during their time here.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents and staff worked together to improve the process by removing gender and socioeconomic barriers for students wanting to apply to be a part of the student awards scholarship program. They conducted surveys and research, and met with stakeholders. Members of the Student Center Programs Council (SCPC) examined what other colleges practiced during their homecoming week, their homecoming award titles, and historical context for existing names and titles. SCPC also administered a survey to students in Spring 2022 about the name change. The majority of respondents reacted positively and believed it supported the Institute\u0026rsquo;s strategic plan and values. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESeveral meetings with campus stakeholders in various departments and student groups took place over the past year to gain a better understanding of the change and to ensure the process was as inclusive as possible. This is not the first time the Homecoming scholarship program has changed its name. It began in the 1950s as a pageant for only women, some who were not even Georgia Tech students. It was not until the 1970s that a Tech student was crowned Miss Georgia Tech. In the 1980s, they allowed men to be a part of the program and changed the Homecoming awards to Mr. and Ms. Georgia Tech. 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This second year introduces a signature Data Excellence event this fall titled GT Data Days, along with a comprehensive training program and other engagement activities throughout the academic year.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We spent the first year laying the groundwork in many spaces and connecting with stakeholders across the Institute to understand what they wished to see come out of this effort,\u0026rdquo; said Daren Hubbard, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. \u0026ldquo;Overwhelmingly, we heard the need for access to more secure data usage tools and services. In our second year, we will mobilize a series of activities to help meet this need and build a community of practice around data at Georgia Tech.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Data Excellence committee will host its inaugural GT Data Days Oct. 11-14. This weeklong series of sessions and collaborative events will center around the value, management, and protection of data at Georgia Tech. The week includes three days of interactive workshops and trainings followed by a culmination event that features keynotes, poster sessions, and live demos.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlso coming this fall, the Data Excellence steering committee will introduce a comprehensive data training series as part of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Annual Compliance Campaign. This Data Excellence training combines compliance trainings for data governance, privacy, components of cybersecurity, and data services into one complete development package.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe committee has also been heavily focused on a data discovery effort, which involves a thorough review of all Georgia Tech business applications and their respective usage of Institute data. 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The process introduces a new assessment intake inform that satisfies requirements outlined within the University System of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s (USG) Business Process Manual (BPM).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow the Process Works\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUpon the creation of a new contract, amendment of an existing contract, or renewal of an existing contract, all USG institutions and organizations must ensure that suppliers (or other third parties) with access to USG data are adequately protecting that data. This protection must be at least the same level of protection provided by Georgia Tech and\/or the USG and as required by policy, law, or regulation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has created an USG approved process for review by both Cyber Security and Procurement as required by the BPM. When data is shared with or can be accessed by the supplier, the departmental end user must complete the BPM 3.4.4 Supplier Contracts Assessment Intake Form and the Contract Checklist in order to satisfy USG requirements.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat does this mean for you?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter August 1, 2022, requesters must complete a Supplier Contracts Assessment Intake Form and Contract Checklist when attempting to create or renew a supplier contract. This form will assess the supplier\u0026rsquo;s access and utilization of any Georgia Tech or USG data and ensure that any access is adequately managed and protected. All requests will be reviewed by Georgia Tech Cyber Security prior to execution. 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In addition to the building\u0026rsquo;s new features, the new Student Center has embraced the themes of community and wellness, and will serve a vital role in advancing the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/students.gatech.edu\/content\/mission-vision\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Evision and mission of\u0026nbsp;Student Engagement and Well-Being\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Student wellness was at the forefront of designing each feature and space,\u0026rdquo; says Student and Campus Event Centers Senior Director Lindsay Bryant. \u0026ldquo;Lounge spaces, outdoor seating, and connecting the experiential pathway to the building all contribute to fostering a sense of connection and belonging.\u0026rdquo; This advances one of the four goals of the new \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/students.gatech.edu\/content\/cultivate-well-being-action-transformation-roadmap\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECultivate Well-Being Action and Transformation Roadmap\u003C\/a\u003E for students.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA notable addition to the main entrance of the building on the second floor is the large mural of the late John Lewis, former U.S. representative. The Student Center was \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2021\/11\/09\/renovated-student-center-name-honor-john-lewis\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erenamed after the civil rights leader\u003C\/a\u003E, who was an influential student leader while in college. There is also an endowment named to honor Lewis\u0026rsquo; legacy that will provide comprehensive, inclusive leadership development opportunities for student leaders, including some scholarships.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe project itself was \u0026ldquo;student-centered.\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;Students\u0026rsquo; voices helped convey the need for an expansion, students voted on mandatory fees that funded the project, and students were included in the planning and management of the project,\u0026rdquo; said Luoluo Hong, vice president for Student Engagement and Well-Being. \u0026ldquo;It is this kind of student advocacy and leadership that we want to amplify through the John Lewis Student Leadership Pathways Program.\u0026rdquo; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERenovated spaces on the first floor include Tech Rec and the Georgia Tech Post Office. Some new additions include a late-night eatery connected to the bowling alley and a theater to host guest speakers and events. Outside the first-floor entrance, construction continues on the Campanile. Completion of this campus landmark is set for late September.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentengagement.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStudent Organization\u003C\/a\u003E space has expanded to the second and third floors and is now referred to as the Student Organization Hub. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentmedia.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStudent Media\u003C\/a\u003E has moved from the Smithgall Student Services (Flag) Building to the Student Center and WREK radio is back now that construction is complete. 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This team manages and hosts programs in several new spaces that include the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/graduate-student-lounge\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGraduate Student Lounge\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/multicultural-programs-lounge\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMulticultural Lounge\u003C\/a\u003E, as well as returning and expanded favorites such as the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/reflection-space\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EReflection Space\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/scpc\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStudent Center Programs Council\u003C\/a\u003E. 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This new mobile application, TransLoc, replaces Passio Go and the former Stingerette nighttime safety shuttle system.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETransLoc will provide fixed route bus tracking and on-demand Stingerette safety shuttle access all in one mobile application, shifting away from using two tracking apps. TransLoc is available in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/transloc\/id1280444930\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EApp Store\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.transloc.microtransit\u0026amp;hl=en_US\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGoogle Play\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis enhanced technology is installed within the new bus fleet, providing a robust reporting suite that includes automated passenger counting and stop announcements. 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Contis will report directly to Hubbard and serve as an integral part of the OIT senior leadership team.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;As both an alumnus and a proud Georgia Tech parent, I look forward to partnering with students, faculty, researchers, and staff to support the Institute in achieving its lifetime of learning, research, and innovation goals,\u0026rdquo; Contis said. \u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech has an outstanding IT community committed to being a trusted partner that empowers users. Together with my colleagues in OIT and the distributed IT community, we will expand access to services that meet the diverse and evolving needs of our students, faculty, researchers, and staff. At the same time, we will continue to reduce the digital divide by delivering human-centric, equitable, and inclusive services.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EContis began his career at Georgia Tech in 1999 as a research engineer for the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Before that, he was a network security engineer in the banking industry in France. He was the IT manager for Tech\u0026rsquo;s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering from 2004 to 2007 before becoming the first director of Technology Services for the College of Engineering. In this role, Contis established several partnerships with OIT and other academic units to develop new campuswide services in support of research and instruction, with a strong focus on empowering users. He has previously served as interim associate vice president for Data Strategy and Analytics and interim chief information security officer at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EContis holds a Master of Science in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech and a Dipl\u0026ocirc;me d\u0026#39;Ing\u0026eacute;nieur (bachelor\u0026rsquo;s degree) from the Ecole des Mines de Nantes-France.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter a nationwide search and interview process, Didier Contis has been selected as the new executive director of Academic Technology, Innovation, Research Computing within the Office of Information Technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"After a nationwide search and interview process, Didier Contis has been selected as the new executive director of Academic Technology, Innovation, Research Computing within the Office of Information Technology. "}],"uid":"34822","created_gmt":"2022-08-19 14:39:52","changed_gmt":"2022-08-30 16:09:36","author":"Malynda Dorsey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-08-19T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-08-19T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"633522":{"id":"633522","type":"image","title":"Didier Contis","body":null,"created":"1583962066","gmt_created":"2020-03-11 21:27:46","changed":"1583962157","gmt_changed":"2020-03-11 21:29:17","alt":"Didier Contis","file":{"fid":"241062","name":"Contis Didier.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Contis%20Didier_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Contis%20Didier_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":111765,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Contis%20Didier_0.jpg?itok=9ne1Qr1O"}}},"media_ids":["633522"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"},{"id":"64319","name":"Administration and Finance"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"},{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMalynda Dorsey Smith\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nSenior Director, IT Organizational Change Management \u0026amp; Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"659648":{"#nid":"659648","#data":{"type":"news","title":"John Lewis Student Center Opening and Employee Dining Event","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe newly renovated\u0026nbsp;John Lewis Student\u0026nbsp;Center\u0026nbsp;and Stamps Commons will officially open on Monday, Aug. 1. Until the start of the fall semester, it will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.\u0026nbsp;Fall hours of operation will be available at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStudent and Campus Event Centers website.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe renovation has brought exciting new dining venues, lounge and study areas, and event spaces such as community favorite\u0026nbsp;Tech Rec\u0026nbsp;back to the heart of campus after more than two years of construction.\u0026nbsp;To honor the building\u0026rsquo;s namesake, meeting rooms are named after streets in the 5th Congressional District, which\u0026nbsp;John Lewis represented.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETech Dining is offering faculty and staff a special sneak peek of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/dining.gatech.edu\/john-lewis-student-center-dining-venues-announced\u0022\u003Edining venues\u003C\/a\u003E on Thursday, Aug. 4, from 11\u0026nbsp;a.m. to 2 p.m. Employees will receive a 40% discount on mobile orders with the code STAFFTXS. Download the mobile ordering app at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/dining.gatech.edu\/mobileordering\u0022\u003Edining.gatech.edu\/mobileordering\u003C\/a\u003E. Employees can also enjoy free bowling and billiards at Tech Rec during the event.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe opening of the John Lewis Student Center is one phase of the larger project to renovate the area, which is\u0026nbsp;comprised\u0026nbsp;of several buildings including the Exhibition Hall, Pavilion, and Experiential Pathway.\u0026nbsp;Over the next few months, the next phase of the project will\u0026nbsp;take place. This includes the retrofitting of\u0026nbsp;spaces in the Exhibition Hall and Pavilion, buildings that served as temporary locations for services during the past two years. Paper \u0026amp; Clay will also reopen in the Pavilion later this fall.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA formal dedication and grand opening celebration of the John Lewis Student Center will take place this fall. Find more information at the project \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/campus-center-project\u0022\u003Ewebsite\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"The renovated student center will now be open to the public and employees will get a chance to enjoy dining specials."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWith the opening of the John Lewis Student Center and Stamps Commons, Tech Dining is celebrating by providing special discounts for employees to try the new dining venues in the building.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"After years of renovation, the student center will be open for guests to dine, purchase merchandise and receive services from administrative offices."}],"uid":"36286","created_gmt":"2022-07-25 19:52:04","changed_gmt":"2022-08-03 17:45:14","author":"jduncan61","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-07-22T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-07-22T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"658919":{"id":"658919","type":"image","title":"John Lewis Student Center","body":null,"created":"1655316954","gmt_created":"2022-06-15 18:15:54","changed":"1655316954","gmt_changed":"2022-06-15 18:15:54","alt":"John Lewis Student Center","file":{"fid":"249770","name":"MicrosoftTeams-image (27).png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%2827%29.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%2827%29.png","mime":"image\/png","size":636519,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%2827%29.png?itok=Pl6Stajy"}}},"media_ids":["658919"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/news\/student-and-campus-event-centers-new-name-connects-community-services","title":" Student and Campus Event Centers: New Name Connects Community Services"}],"groups":[{"id":"1294","name":"Auxiliary Services"},{"id":"499601","name":"Campus Services"},{"id":"462651","name":"Housing"},{"id":"652360","name":"Student Engagement and Well-Being"},{"id":"648297","name":"Tech Dining"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"166965","name":"Student Center"},{"id":"180314","name":"GT Student center"},{"id":"9169","name":"Georgia Tech Student Center"},{"id":"13447","name":"Georgia Tech dining"},{"id":"310","name":"Georgia Tech Dining Services"},{"id":"188148","name":"Tech Dining"},{"id":"190090","name":"Tech Dining News and Events"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:scinfodesk@mail.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Escinfodesk@mail.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["scinfodesk@mail.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"659388":{"#nid":"659388","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech to Help Expand Research at Historically Black Colleges \u202fand Universities","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/a\u003E (OIT) was recently awarded a $995,550 grant from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/\u0022\u003ENational Science Foundation\u003C\/a\u003E (NSF) to enable network and research enhancements for nearby historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe NSF grant will fund at 100 percent a two-year project titled \u003Cem\u003EPromoting Research and Education at Small Colleges in the Atlanta University Center and at Tuskegee University Through Network Architecture Enhancements\u003C\/em\u003E. Through this project, Georgia Tech, in collaboration with Southern Crossroads (SoX), will extend advanced networking services and cyberinfrastructure access to Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse School of Medicine, Spelman College, and Tuskegee University. The project includes a robust training and support program to ensure proper adoption and success for researchers and educators at participating institutions. The Atlanta University Consortium (AUC) Woodruff Library will benefit from network upgrades through the grant as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECas D\u0026rsquo;Angelo, OIT associate vice president and chief operating officer, serves as principal investigator for the project. He also serves as president of SoX, a Georgia Tech affiliate organization that serves nonprofit education, research, and government entities with cyberinfrastructure and global high-performance connectivity.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We started preparing a compelling proposal package that would demonstrate the need and value to the research community in early 2021,\u0026rdquo; said D\u0026rsquo;Angelo. \u0026ldquo;For years, we have been working to get institutions within the AUC \u0026mdash; the oldest and largest contiguous consortium of African American higher education institutions in the U.S. \u0026mdash; connected to the SoX regional network, given their proximity. This project provides us with that opportunity.\u0026rdquo; \u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis project will also lay the groundwork for expansion to other HBCUs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe NSF has solicited proposals to support traditionally underserved institutions of higher education through partnerships with regional entities that have experience in high-performance research and education networking like Georgia Tech. Special emphasis has been placed on HBCUs, tribal colleges and universities, and other traditionally minority-serving institutions. \u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sox.net\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esox.net\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Office of Information Technology\u0026nbsp;was recently awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to enable network and research enhancements for nearby historically black colleges and universities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u2019s Office of Information Technology\u00a0was recently awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to enable network and research enhancements for nearby historically black colleges and universities."}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2022-07-14 00:28:25","changed_gmt":"2022-07-20 13:01:27","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-07-13T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-07-13T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"659402":{"id":"659402","type":"image","title":"Cas D\u2019Angelo","body":null,"created":"1657817932","gmt_created":"2022-07-14 16:58:52","changed":"1657817932","gmt_changed":"2022-07-14 16:58:52","alt":"","file":{"fid":"249938","name":"CD_head_shot-2-edited-2-768x768.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/CD_head_shot-2-edited-2-768x768.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/CD_head_shot-2-edited-2-768x768.png","mime":"image\/png","size":496284,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/CD_head_shot-2-edited-2-768x768.png?itok=7xmI5637"}}},"media_ids":["659402"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"42901","name":"Community"},{"id":"42911","name":"Education"}],"keywords":[{"id":"623","name":"Technology"},{"id":"8877","name":"HBCU"},{"id":"1406","name":"minority"},{"id":"190932","name":"AUC"},{"id":"140331","name":"cyberinfrastructure"},{"id":"363","name":"NSF"},{"id":"2634","name":"grant"},{"id":"736","name":"diversity"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["courtney.hill@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"659376":{"#nid":"659376","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Maximize Your Campus Commute","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWith the summer semester\u0026nbsp;in full swing and the fall fast approaching, you may see more members of the Georgia Tech community finding alternative ways to get around campus with the warmer weather. That means more electric and non-electric bikes, scooters, and skateboards, especially with the addition of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/news\/spin-e-bikes-come-campus\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESpin Bikes this past semester\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in ridership of scooters, e-bikes, and skateboards on campus,\u0026rdquo; said Aaron Fowler, Director of Transportation with Parking and Transportation Services. \u0026ldquo;This has made alternative transportation more accessible to the Georgia Tech community and getting around campus much easier.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the increase in the use of different riding devices, along with walking, traffic in some parts of campus will have a wide variety of commuting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Division of Student Engagement and Well-Being departments of Stamps Health Services, Parking and Transportation Services, Health Initiatives,\u0026nbsp;and Campus Recreation have collaborated to share tips to make your campus commute safer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ETake a Class\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGet comfortable traveling by bike with a free city cycling instructional group ride sponsored by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.letspropelatl.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPropel ATL\u003C\/a\u003E on July 28 at 4 p.m. This in-person class meets behind the CRC on Tech Parkway, near the turnaround parking area, and is expected to occur monthly. This class is designed specifically for members of the Georgia Tech community, including students, staff, and faculty. After a few quick drills, riders will hit the city or campus streets for a 45-minute ride of three to four gentle miles. Class attendance requires a \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlantabike.org\/liabilitywaiver\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eliability waiver\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.letspropelatl.org\/cc_gatech_2022_07_28\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eregistration\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bike.gatech.edu\/safety-2\/#ridesmart\u0022\u003ERide Smart\u003C\/a\u003E is a twelve-minute online class that offers an introduction to riding safety in an urban environment whether by bike or scooter. Participate in the comfort of your home and you can even receive a free helmet.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Riding is great for physical and mental health and can be very safe, but, just like driving, safety increases with knowledge and experience,\u0026rdquo; said Becky James, chair of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bike.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBike Georgia Tech.\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026ldquo;The Ride Smart class introduces riders to the basics of riding in an urban environment, and the City Cycling class offers the opportunity to practice handling skills and ride on the road with an experienced rider, which is the best way to learn and build confidence.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EProtect Your Brain \u0026amp; Body\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe have some of the best minds at Georgia Tech, so why not do everything you can to protect it! One of the best ways to prevent injuries while riding a bike, scooter, or skateboard is to wear a helmet. Did you know Parking and Transportation Services sells helmets for only $12? Visit their customer service center located on the Ground Level of the E81-Tech Square (the Georgia Tech Hotel) parking deck just inside the Spring Street entrance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;While wearing a helmet is one way to protect yourself, so is modifying how you use a riding device like reducing your speed, stopping at intersections, and riding in designated lanes,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Benjamin Holton, Senior Director of Stamps Health Services. \u0026ldquo;This past academic year, we saw a significant number of riding injuries coming into Stamps, some of which were very serious. Equipping yourself with resources that teach you how to use your riding device, follow laws, and share the road can have a substantial impact on injury prevention.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EEngage with Student Groups\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are student organizations that you can engage with that provide resources and support riding on campus. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/starterbikesgt\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStarter Bikes\u003C\/a\u003E sells used bikes and teaches students how to repair and maintain their bikes. On Fridays, they are open from 4-7 p.m. in the CRC parking deck. On most Thursdays from 5-7 p.m., Starter Bikes offers workshops and group rides. Follow them on Instagram \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/starterbikesgt\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E@starterbikesgt\u003C\/a\u003E or on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/StarterBikesGT\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E to learn more.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOutdoor Recreation Georgia Tech (ORGT) offers mountain biking and bikepacking trips for beginning and intermediate riders. Visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.crc.gatech.edu\/adventure-trips-0\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecrc.gatech.edu\/adventure-trips-0\u003C\/a\u003E to learn more. These student organizations provide the opportunity to ride with experienced riders and gain time and experience in the saddle.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EMake Sure Your Ride is in Tip-Top Shape\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAztec Cycles brings its mobile repair shop to the Community Market each Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters.\u0026nbsp; Maintenance of your ride is essential because often there may be students riding on bikes that are not fit for the road, which can cause accidents or injury. To learn more, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.aztec-cycles.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ewww.aztec-cycles.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nComplete the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/youtu.be\/xGorQe_wW-0?t=30\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EABC Quick Check\u003C\/a\u003E! It only takes 10 seconds to check the air, brakes, chain, and quick releases before each ride. This is especially important with shareable scooters and bikes. Watch this \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/youtu.be\/xGorQe_wW-0?t=30\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eshort video\u003C\/a\u003E to learn the steps to take to keep you safe.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ETips for Riders\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile there are plenty of on-campus resources for you to take advantage of, here are the top tips to keep in mind:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EPer Georgia law, bikes are considered vehicles, and riders must obey traffic laws. Stop at stop signs and red lights, yield to pedestrians, and don\u0026#39;t ride distracted.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ERiding on sidewalks can be more dangerous than riding on the road. Drivers are not expecting someone going as fast as a cyclist on the sidewalk.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EWhen riding on a shared-use path, ride at the same speed as people walking; when passing, ring a bell or say, \u0026ldquo;on your left,\u0026rdquo; and give ample space.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more Smart Cycling tips, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.bikeleague.org\/content\/smart-cycling-tips-0\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ewww.bikeleague.org\/content\/smart-cycling-tips-0\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ETips for On-Campus Drivers\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn-campus drivers play an important role in the safety of all modes of transportation. Here are a few tips to increase safety for everyone:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EObey all traffic laws, including Georgia\u0026rsquo;s Hands-Free Act, and watch for people using all modes of transportation - bikes, scooters, skateboards, and walking.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EWhen riding on a road with a bike lane, before turning, glance behind and beside you for a rider in the bike lane and check the crosswalk for pedestrians.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EWhen passing a rider, slow down and pass with care. Per Georgia law, drivers must give 3-feet space when passing a person on a bike.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EBikes are allowed on all roads except limited-access freeways. Make sure to share the road respectfully with other users.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlthough you might commute to campus using various modes, PTS recommends finding alternative ways to get around campus once you\u0026rsquo;re here. Whether it is walking, taking the Stinger buses, or renting a bike or scooter, you can make it across campus without having to get back into your car. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.crc.gatech.edu\/move\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMove Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E shows you how long it takes to get from one part of campus to another and talks about the impact of active transportation on the environment and your health.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESecure Your Ride\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EProtecting your ride from theft is also important in maximizing your campus commute.\u0026nbsp; You can register your scooter or bike through the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/police.gatech.edu\/registration\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Epolice.gatech.edu\/registration\u003C\/a\u003E or by bringing it to the police station in person.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUse a U-lock. U-locks offer the best theft deterrence, as they better resist prying and cutting than a cable. U-locks are available on campus with Aztec Cycling. Lock your bike to a rack as they are designed to deter theft, and secure it through the frame or rear triangle. On-campus bikes may only be locked to bike racks, not to trees, railings, signs, etc.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you need to store your bike after your commute, overnight, or over a campus break, you can use one of the bike rooms on campus. The Dalney (W22) and Tech Square (E81) parking decks feature secure, covered bike parking for commuters. Students, faculty, and staff can access the bike rooms using their BuzzCard, however, bikes must be registered with GTPD. For information about bike storage over a campus break, email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:commute@gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecommute@gatech.edu.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about steps to take to stay safe on every ride, the rules of the road, how to properly adjust and wear a helmet, and what to do if you are involved in a crash, check out this \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/bike_law_pocket_guide_2018.pdf\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBicyclists Pocket Guide\u003C\/a\u003E produced by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/georgiabikes.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Bike\u003C\/a\u003Es. You can also visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bike.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ebike.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/bicycling-georgia-tech\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Epts.gatech.edu\/bicycling-georgia-tech\u003C\/a\u003E to learn about riding at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWith the summer semester is in full swing and the fall fast approaching, you may see more members of the Georgia Tech community finding alternative ways to get around campus with the warmer weather.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"With the summer semester is in full swing and the fall fast approaching,  you may see more members of the Georgia Tech community finding alternative ways to get around campus with the warmer weather."}],"uid":"35011","created_gmt":"2022-07-13 15:25:24","changed_gmt":"2022-07-13 20:17:49","author":"Morgan Miller","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-07-13T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-07-13T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"659372":{"id":"659372","type":"image","title":"With the summer semester in full swing and the fall fast approaching, here are tips to make your campus commute safer.","body":null,"created":"1657724964","gmt_created":"2022-07-13 15:09:24","changed":"1657724964","gmt_changed":"2022-07-13 15:09:24","alt":"Photo of bike and biker riding on the multi-use path on Tech Parkway behind the Campus Recreation Center.","file":{"fid":"249924","name":"IMG_8419.JPEG","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/IMG_8419.JPEG","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/IMG_8419.JPEG","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1934795,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/IMG_8419.JPEG?itok=EyjEobtu"}},"659374":{"id":"659374","type":"image","title":"Tech offers several resources for safe riding on or around campus from engaging with campus organizations like Starter Bikes and Bike Georgia Tech\u00a0to taking classes in collaboration with Atlanta non-profits.","body":null,"created":"1657725314","gmt_created":"2022-07-13 15:15:14","changed":"1657725314","gmt_changed":"2022-07-13 15:15:14","alt":"Low profile photo of a student riding a skateboard up close.","file":{"fid":"249926","name":"IMG_8318.JPEG","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/IMG_8318.JPEG","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/IMG_8318.JPEG","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":969011,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/IMG_8318.JPEG?itok=cZ2JowMM"}},"659369":{"id":"659369","type":"image","title":"One of the best ways to prevent injuries while riding a bike, scooter, or skateboard is to wear a helmet. 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We greatly appreciate your patience as we transition to our permanent home, and we apologize for the inconvenience.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you have questions about the change in your mailing address or our move to the new location, reach out to the Postal Services team at 404.894.4560 or at\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:postofficeask@po.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Epostofficeask@po.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"The transition to a new building will require a pause in postal services."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhile excitement for the new spaces and services builds in the new John Lewis Student Center, the campus community should be aware of a temporary disruption\u0026nbsp;in postal services.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"In order to prepare to transition to its new location, the Georgia Tech Post Office will temporarily shut down at the end of the month and will reopen after the Independence Day holiday."}],"uid":"36286","created_gmt":"2022-06-17 13:54:22","changed_gmt":"2022-06-23 13:21:06","author":"jduncan61","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-06-17T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-06-17T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"659034":{"id":"659034","type":"image","title":"The current Post Office location at the Exhibition Hall will temporarily close ahead of the transition to the new Student Center location.","body":null,"created":"1655929640","gmt_created":"2022-06-22 20:27:20","changed":"1655944973","gmt_changed":"2022-06-23 00:42:53","alt":"","file":{"fid":"249812","name":"PostalServices03_062222_AD.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/PostalServices03_062222_AD.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/PostalServices03_062222_AD.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1834583,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/PostalServices03_062222_AD.jpg?itok=hr5BC3M-"}}},"media_ids":["659034"],"groups":[{"id":"1294","name":"Auxiliary Services"},{"id":"499601","name":"Campus Services"},{"id":"462651","name":"Housing"},{"id":"652360","name":"Student Engagement and Well-Being"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"166965","name":"Student Center"},{"id":"180314","name":"GT Student center"},{"id":"9169","name":"Georgia Tech Student Center"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:postofficeask@po.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Epostofficeask@po.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["postofficeask@po.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"657605":{"#nid":"657605","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Student Center Renovations Enter Final Stretch  ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0026rsquo;s been a long two years, but the new John Lewis Student Center and Stamps Commons is almost complete. While excitement for the new spaces and services builds, the campus community \u0026ndash; especially those on campus over the summer \u0026ndash; should be aware of temporary shutdowns in service anticipated as part of the transition.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Student Center will reach substantial completion in May, allowing the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/news\/student-and-campus-event-centers-new-name-connects-community-services\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erecently rechristened Student and Campus Event Centers (SCEC) team\u003C\/a\u003E to begin the move-in of services and departments located elsewhere during the past two years. To facilitate this transition,\u003Cstrong\u003E most of the services provided by the SCEC team will shut down in May, restarting in late summer alongside the opening of the new building.\u003C\/strong\u003E Full details about which services are moving in and when are available on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/student-center-move-out\u0022\u003Ethis page\u003C\/a\u003E, but the community should be aware of some notable disruptions:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe\u003Cstrong\u003E Georgia Tech Post Office \u003C\/strong\u003Ewill close in the Exhibition Hall on Tuesday, June 28\u0026nbsp;and reopen on Tuesday, July 5 after the Independence Day holiday in the Student Center.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe \u003Cstrong\u003EDining Hub currently in the Exhibition Hall \u003C\/strong\u003Ewill be closed beginning May 6\u0026nbsp;and dining options will be very limited until they reopen in late July in the new Student Center. Visit the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/dining.gatech.edu\/hours\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETech Dining website\u003C\/a\u003E for a full list of dining options and their summer hours of operation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAll meeting room spaces \u003C\/strong\u003Esupported by the SCEC team will be offline beginning May 28, reopening in phases in early fall 2022.\u0026nbsp;During this time,\u0026nbsp;new reservations for classrooms and outdoor spaces will be on hold. Find more details on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/event-services\u0022\u003Ethis website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt is important to note that, as part of the building transformation, the mailing address will change for the building (now 351 Ferst Drive) and anyone who gets their mail through the Post Office. Those with mail service through the Post Office should check their email for details about their action items.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen complete, the new Student Center will include 11 soon-to-be-announced dining concepts, including some returning favorites and new options. The third floor of the building will house several spaces for student resources that did not previously exist such as Reflection space, Grad Student Lounge, and Multicultural Space. Additionally, the building boasts both a 150-seat and 298-seat theater that will support student events, admissions tours, and more. The other eight meeting rooms in the building are named by student vote after neighborhoods in Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s fifth congressional district, long served by Congressman John Lewis.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA staff and faculty open house event is planned for late July, with a grand opening slated for early September. 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In order to provide additional support and training, the Office of Information Technology\u0026nbsp;will offer office hours:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Wednesday, June 1, from 10 a.m - 2 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Thursday, June 2, from 1 - 4 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Tuesday, June 7, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Thursday, June 9,\u0026nbsp;from\u0026nbsp;1 - 4 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Monday, June 13,\u0026nbsp;from\u0026nbsp;10 a.m. - 4 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EOriginal story:\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech will sunset the BlueJeans videoconferencing solution on Monday, May 30. Campus users are encouraged to migrate stored recordings before then. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe BlueJeans decommission is a culmination of a review by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/videocollaboration\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EVideo Collaboration Review\u003C\/a\u003E\u202f(VCR) Committee. The group was established to evaluate new videoconferencing solutions for academic course delivery and collaboration against existing services. Driven by Georgia Tech Professional Education (GTPE) and the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the committee brought in student, faculty, and staff voices from across the Institute to identify video collaboration service offerings. Ultimately, plans to sunset BlueJeans and WebEx (except for the Georgia Tech Research Institute*) were formalized.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe VCR Committee also announced a soft launch of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.zoom.us\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EZoom\u003C\/a\u003E\u202fvideo collaboration platform.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Not only did Zoom, to a large extent, meet our committee\u0026rsquo;s criteria, but it is also one of the most widely used video collaboration tools,\u0026rdquo; Yakut Gazi, Ph.D., associate dean for Learning Systems at GTPE, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/georgia-tech-announces-zoom-soft-launch\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esaid\u003C\/a\u003E earlier this year. \u0026ldquo;Many of our students, faculty, and staff have participated in Zoom meetings during and even before the pandemic, which we anticipate will facilitate adoption at Georgia Tech.\u0026rdquo; Since the soft launch, the platform has facilitated over 2,700 meetings and webinars by Tech users.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nIn preparation for the transition from BlueJeans, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to migrate stored lecture, meeting, and event recordings to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mediaspace.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EKaltura MediaSpace\u003C\/a\u003E via the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mover.bluejeans.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBlueJeans Video Exporter\u003C\/a\u003E tool. The exporter will move a maximum of five videos simultaneously, with each video typically taking a few minutes to upload. Archived videos can take up to five hours, depending on the video\u0026rsquo;s length. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOIT has published an \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home?id=kb_article_view\u0026amp;sysparm_article=KB0028167\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E11-step illustrated knowledge article\u003C\/a\u003E to guide campus users during the recording transfer process. Campus users who need further assistance can also submit a help request via the Services and Support site at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Egatech.service-now.com\/home\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to Zoom, Georgia Tech will continue to offer and support \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/home?id=kb_article_view\u0026amp;sysparm_article=KB0025101\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMicrosoft Teams\u003C\/a\u003E, which offers videoconferencing, secure file storage, chat, meeting, calling, and file-sharing capabilities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOIT\u202fwill work with the Georgia Tech community throughout the rest of the spring semester to prepare for the transition from BlueJeans. Upcoming communications will share additional information. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe BlueJeans Video Exporter tool can be accessed at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mover.bluejeans.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Emover.bluejeans.gatech.edu.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E*The Georgia Tech Research Institute will continue to use its version of WebEx (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtri.webex.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Egtri.webex.com\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Students, Faculty, and Staff Should Migrate Recordings Using Video Exporter Tool"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EUpdated May 27, 2022: \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Bluejeans sunset\u0026nbsp;date has been extended to Tuesday, June 14.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EAny recordings that are still present in BlueJeans\u0026nbsp;after the new\u0026nbsp;June 14\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Edeadline will be \u003Cem\u003Epermanently\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;deleted. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to migrate stored lecture, meeting, and event recordings to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mediaspace.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EKaltura MediaSpace\u003C\/a\u003E via the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mover.bluejeans.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBlueJeans Video Exporter\u003C\/a\u003E tool.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech will sunset the BlueJeans videoconferencing solution on June 14."}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2022-04-20 20:40:45","changed_gmt":"2022-06-15 12:53:53","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-04-20T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-04-20T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"},{"id":"64319","name":"Administration and Finance"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"184416","name":"bluejeans"},{"id":"4112","name":"oit"},{"id":"76791","name":"GTPE"},{"id":"91021","name":"video conferencing"},{"id":"189894","name":"video collaboration"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECourtney Hill\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\ncourtney.hill@gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"658590":{"#nid":"658590","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Updates to TechWorks and PeopleSoft Systems Coming Your Way","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech employees can expect a new look and feel for the TechWorks website beginning Monday, June 6. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/a\u003E (OIT) has been preparing to sunset several legacy applications, including PeopleSoft Financials and PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/w1.techworks.gatech.edu\/my-work\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Enew TechWorks website\u003C\/a\u003E is available for preview through a banner on the current TechWorks site. The new TechWorks website will be automated on July 14. Access to the old TechWorks site will be available through a link on the new website\u0026nbsp;until July 27, after which the new TechWorks website will exclusively run.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELegacy reports for HCM and Financials will be located on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lite.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ELITE\u003C\/a\u003E. Legacy SPD reports will also be located under the Financials tab. These reports will be available on June 6.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The current PeopleSoft Financials version is no longer supported by Oracle,\u0026rdquo; said OIT Senior Project Support Specialist David Thomas. \u0026ldquo;This move will help minimize security risks posed by an end-of-life system.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe project team has worked with campus partners such as the Administrative Services Center, the Controller\u0026rsquo;s Office, Georgia Tech Human Resources, Grants and Contracts, OIT Enterprise Data Management, and Procurement and Business Services to help manage the change and ensure access to information.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen office hours to provide additional support are scheduled for June 8 and June 9 at 2 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more and for ongoing updates, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/techworksupdate\u0022\u003Eoit.gatech.edu\/techworksupdate\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMajor updates are underway to Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s PeopleSoft systems, including a new look for the TechWorks website.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech employees can expect a new look and feel for the TechWorks website beginning Monday, June 6.  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The recovery period runs for 24 hours, ending at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 12.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStudents, faculty, and staff should expect downtime and delays for Banner throughout the 48-hour test and recovery periods.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPerforming\u0026nbsp;routine recovery drills is a best practice within disaster recovery planning and helps\u0026nbsp;to ensure the ongoing health of mission critical technology services and organizational readiness in the case of a real disaster. Disaster recovery planning is an essential component of the Institute\u0026rsquo;s overall emergency preparedness plan and helps to:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMinimize disruption to academic instruction and operations during a large-scale event.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEnsure coordinated training, collaboration, and preparation\u0026nbsp;among technical teams, functional owners, and communications staff.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEnsure optimal restoration of services.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEnsure compliance and alignment with the\u0026nbsp;University System of Georgia and Georgia Tech emergency preparedness plans.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPlans for future disaster recovery exercises are forthcoming.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUp-to-date progress will be shared via \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/status.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/status.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E during the 48-hour exercise window.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Downtime to Banner Student Information System Expected"}],"field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u2019s Office of Information Technology will perform a data center failure simulation on the weekend of June 10 as part of its disaster recovery and preparedness plan."}],"uid":"34822","created_gmt":"2022-05-23 16:52:12","changed_gmt":"2022-06-06 20:33:37","author":"Malynda Dorsey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-05-23T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-05-23T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"658430":{"id":"658430","type":"image","title":"Disaster Recovery","body":null,"created":"1653324888","gmt_created":"2022-05-23 16:54:48","changed":"1653324888","gmt_changed":"2022-05-23 16:54:48","alt":"disaster recovery plan","file":{"fid":"249601","name":"iStock-942835598.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/iStock-942835598.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/iStock-942835598.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":673139,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/iStock-942835598.jpg?itok=dRvGO2WZ"}}},"media_ids":["658430"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"},{"id":"64319","name":"Administration and Finance"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMalynda Dorsey Smith\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nSenior Director, Organizational Change Management \u0026amp; Readiness\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"658705":{"#nid":"658705","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Student Health Insurance Fall Rate Changes","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEvery year, the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech work hard to obtain the most competitive rates and most valuable benefits for students enrolled in the USG Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). Covid-19 has, once again, highlighted the importance of the plan as a valuable healthcare and pharmacy benefit and we are happy to provide this coverage option for all of our students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESHIP is available to enrolled undergraduate and graduate students and their eligible dependents who do not already have insurance. The plan includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, and worldwide travel benefits administered by United HealthcareStudentResources (UHCSR). Fall Open Enrollment for the 2022-2023 Academic Year opens on July 25, 2022, and closes on September 26, 2022. The Plan coverage begins August 1, 2022, and ends July 31, 2023.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are no changes to plan benefits for the upcoming year. There will be a premium increase of 10.1% across all categories of students and enrollees. This increase is due to the increase in claims costs related to Covid-19 testing, treatment, and pharmacy services.\u0026nbsp; Additionally, the use of benefits remained high in some categories, and there was an increase in costs for the treatment of serious medical conditions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech was part of a USG advisory panel that worked closely with the USG and United HealthcareStudentResources to negotiate the lowest premiums possible. Premiums are charged on a per-semester basis. The updated \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/super-block\/1167\u0022\u003Esemester rates\u0026nbsp;are available here\u003C\/a\u003E and complete\u0026nbsp;SHIP information at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/finance\/insurance\u0022\u003Ehealth.gatech.edu\/finance\/insurance\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETech students fall into one of two coverage groups: mandatory and voluntary. Students in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/finance\/insurance#node-513\u0022\u003Emandatory group\u003C\/a\u003E like students on a fully-funded fellowship or that have a tuition waiver are required to carry health insurance coverage during their program at Tech. These students are automatically charged for SHIP through their student account along with tuition and fees. Mandatory students who have an alternative plan that meets \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.usg.edu\/student_affairs\/student_health_insurance_program_SHIP\/waiver_process\u0022\u003EUSG requirements\u003C\/a\u003E, like an ACA-compliant plan, can waive SHIP coverage to avoid being charged. Students can enroll or waive during the semester open enrollment periods (Fall, Spring\/Summer, or Summer only).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents who are not in the mandatory group and are taking at least four credit hours fall into the voluntary group and may enroll during the open enrollment periods. Voluntary students are not charged for SHIP as part of tuition and pay online during the insurance semester open enrollment periods.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo determine which group you are in, summer and fall enrollment dates, and learn how to enroll, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/finance\/insurance\u0022\u003Ehealth.gatech.edu\/finance\/insurance.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGraduate students holding a Graduate Research or Teaching Assistantship (GRA\/GTA) are also eligible for a health insurance subsidy. 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Smith joins Georgia Tech after serving in multiple roles at the recreation center of the University of California, Los Angeles brings to Georgia Tech a diverse background in recreation and wellness programming that he plans to use to grow the already stellar programming that the CRC offers to the campus community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBrian Smith started his professional career at Elon University in 2006 as an assistant director of Campus Recreation. In the summer of 2007, Brian accepted a position at UCLA as a coordinator of Competitive Sports. Brian spent the next 15 years in various roles at UCLA including assistant program director of Competitive Sports, program director of Competitive Sports and most recently as the Associate Director of Recreational Activities. In his current position, Brian oversees the Marina Aquatic Center facility, programs and services, the Competitive Sports program, Athletic Training, Adaptive programs and Instructional programs. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are excited about the breadth and depth of experience that Brian brings with him to Georgia Tech, particularly his experience facilitating the emergence and growth of adaptive programs and esports at UCLA,\u0026rdquo; said Kasey Helton, associate vice president for Campus Services.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUnder Smith\u0026rsquo;s tutelage, the UCLA Club Sports program grew from 25 programs to 56 programs, club officer development and employee development spiked, new programs like Athletic Training, Adaptive Athletics, and Esports emerged, and the club sports program has seen its best years in fundraising and sponsorships. Smith started UCLA Esports with a student group on campus and developed it into one of the most recognized programs in the country. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am extremely excited to begin working at Georgia Tech and in the Division of Student Engagement and Well-being. The creation of this division prioritizes collaboration and I look forward to working with my colleagues,\u0026rdquo; said Smith. \u0026ldquo;I also cannot wait to begin leading and working with the staff at the CRC. We will continue to build on the already strong programs, services, and facilities we offer and look for new and innovative ways to engage our students, faculty, and staff across campus.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESmith has served National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) in various roles for the past 15 years. 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The walk is a great opportunity to network with students, faculty, and staff from across campus, including the President himself! Health Initiatives (HI) senior director, Stacy Connell said, \u0026ldquo;This is the 10th anniversary of our President\u0026rsquo;s Walk, a signature event that President Peterson has led for the past 10 years.\u0026nbsp; It is certainly bittersweet as we take this final walk with President Peterson as he ends his presidency and enters into his retirement.\u0026nbsp; He has been such a compassionate champion for the health and well-being of the entire Georgia Tech community.\u0026nbsp; I\u0026rsquo;m glad we have this moment to honor his legacy and celebrate the health of our campus together one more time.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPre-registration check-in for the event and day of registration opens at 3:45 pm and you must have your BuzzCard to check in. 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Daylight studies helped\u0026nbsp;optimize window placement, to minimize heat gain\u0026nbsp;as well as identify locations\u0026nbsp;to incorporate glare-minimizing\u0026nbsp;glass\u0026nbsp;frit.\u0026nbsp;The\u0026nbsp;all-LED lighting system is zoned\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;automatically turn off lights in unoccupied areas or to dim when daylight is abundant.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESubmetering and sensor-driven\u0026nbsp;controls on\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;electrical and HVAC systems will allow for smarter utility usage through the site.\u0026nbsp;Water will be saved across the site thanks to\u0026nbsp;more efficient plumbing\u0026nbsp;fixtures.\u0026nbsp; Rainwater\u0026nbsp;captured\u0026nbsp;in the Exhibition Hall\u0026#39;s three large cisterns\u0026nbsp;will be used to irrigate the\u0026nbsp;landscaping which is\u0026nbsp;planted\u0026nbsp;with\u0026nbsp;drought tolerant native\u0026nbsp;and adaptive\u0026nbsp;plants.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReducing\u0026nbsp;Material Waste\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAny time a project entails demolition\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Eand\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;construction of buildings, there will be a lot of material in the mix. In\u0026nbsp;this kind of project, the ability to reuse some elements and recycle\u0026nbsp;the rest\u0026nbsp;is essential to\u0026nbsp;minimizing impact.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;Design-Build Team worked to use the fewest raw materials\u0026nbsp;possible,\u0026nbsp;incorporating materials that contained recycled content (like the carpet and metal wall panels) and\u0026nbsp;employing\u0026nbsp;minimal interior finishes\u0026nbsp;to use less\u0026nbsp;material.\u0026nbsp;Most notably, reusing the shell\u0026nbsp;and structure\u0026nbsp;of the Student Center\u0026#39;s Wenn building\u0026nbsp;that housed\u0026nbsp;Tech Rec and the ballroom\u0026nbsp;will save several tons of raw material\u0026nbsp;and the associated energy in extraction and processing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;construction\u0026nbsp;team has connected with the Lifecycle Building Company, Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s\u0026nbsp;Wreck Racing Team,\u0026nbsp;and other\u0026nbsp;groups\u0026nbsp;to make use of the materials removed from the old Student\u0026nbsp;Center\u0026nbsp;that could not be used in the Campus Center project. Any materials that could not be salvaged were recycled.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the\u0026nbsp;newly\u0026nbsp;completed Exhibition Hall, Pavilion, and cafe,\u0026nbsp;interior elements\u0026nbsp;of recycled wood, salvaged from the old church on 10th Street\u0026nbsp;were implemented. More reused materials are scheduled for install\u0026nbsp;in the new Student Center.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKeep an eye on the progress\u0026nbsp;of the Student Center transformation\u0026nbsp;and learn more\u0026nbsp;at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/c.gatech.edu\/CampusCenter\u0022\u003Ec.gatech.edu\/CampusCenter.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs work continues to create the next great place for the community to gather through the Campus Center Project, the Design-Build Team has worked to\u0026nbsp;incorporate\u0026nbsp;as many sustainable elements in the new Exhibition Hall, Pavilion, Caf\u0026eacute;, and renovated Student Center as possible.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"As work continues to create the next great place for the community 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Georgia Tech has been designated a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2021\/02\/26\/georgia-tech-receives-bicycle-friendly-university-gold-distinction\u0022\u003EGold level Bicycle Friendly University\u003C\/a\u003E and is home to more than 4,000 bike parking spaces, so there\u0026rsquo;s no shortage of amenities for those who want to enjoy a ride.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn recent updates, Georgia Tech will offer summer bike parking for those who will not be on campus but want to leave a bike behind for fall. Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/bicycling-georgia-tech\u0022\u003Ewill accommodate summer bike parking\u003C\/a\u003E in the Dalney Deck (W22) and the Tech Square Hotel deck (E81). Users are required to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/police.gatech.edu\/bicycles-campus\u0022\u003Eregister your bike with the Georgia Tech Police Department\u003C\/a\u003E (GTPD) and can enter the rooms using their BuzzCard.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor those who will be on campus this summer, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/news\/spin-e-bikes-come-campus\u0022\u003ESpin e-bikes are now available for use\u003C\/a\u003E, and discounts are offered for the Tech community. New bike racks have been added to the Klaus Parking Deck, accessible through the pedestrian entrance on Ferst Drive.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPTS continues to offer its own online bike\/scooter safety class for the Tech community. Participants learn practical tips for bike care, safety, and rules of the road, and receive a free helmet upon completion of the class. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bike.gatech.edu\/safety-2\/#ridesmart\u0022\u003ELearn more and sign up\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA new class is also being offered in partnership with the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition. The 45-minute class on Thursday, May 26, at 4 p.m. will include a ride on campus beginning on Tech Parkway, in the parking turnaround area behind the Campus Recreation Center (near the rear entrance to the CRC parking deck). Students, faculty and staff are welcome. Participants may bring their own bike, or Spin will also be on hand with e-bikes for participants. Helmets are required and participants will sign a waiver.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPTS also sells helmets for $12, and U-locks can be purchased at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/earlsbike.shop\/\u0022\u003EEarl\u0026rsquo;s Bike Shop\u003C\/a\u003E, located just west of campus. Campus cyclists are also encouraged to register their bikes with GTPD. Bike registration can aid in getting bikes back to their owner if they are stolen or need to be removed from a campus rack. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/police.gatech.edu\/bicycles-campus\u0022\u003ERegistration is easy and free\u003C\/a\u003E. Scooter owners can also register their scooters through the same system.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantacyclingfestival.com\/atlanta-cycling-festival-2022\u0022\u003EAtlanta Cycling Festival\u003C\/a\u003E is currently underway, with events running through May 22 that include group rides, outdoor social events, and bike tours, and informational classes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor Tech employees, switching to a bike or other alternative mode of transportation can be lucrative\u0026nbsp;\u0026mdash;\u0026nbsp;cash incentives are offered through \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gacommuteoptions.com\/commuters\/ways-to-earn-cash\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Commute Options\u003C\/a\u003E. For resources on getting started as a bike commuter, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/bicycling-georgia-tech\u0022\u003Epts.gatech.edu\/bicycling-georgia-tech\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECreating a Safer Future for Cyclists\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo Ph.D. students in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering are researching ways to collect better data and create safer bicycle infrastructure so that more people will feel comfortable cycling on city streets.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERachael Panik and Reid Passmore aren\u0026rsquo;t just interested in cycling as an academic pursuit \u0026mdash; they are also active cyclists who ride their bikes to commute and run errands, giving them a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges of cycling in Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Passmore, many cyclists are hesitant to share the road with cars because they don\u0026rsquo;t feel safe. He says infrastructure like bike lanes and multi-use paths are needed to make cycling more accessible. Passmore\u0026rsquo;s research leverages cyclists\u0026rsquo; preferences to estimate the perceived safety contributions of new bike infrastructure projects to help city planners and engineers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPanik says there is still not enough data to fully understand the risks affecting bicycle crash rates, especially in communities where active travel culture is just beginning to grow. In partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), her research will create activity estimates of bicycle travel volumes and risk estimates to prioritize safety projects within Atlanta and Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn more about these students and their research to make cycling safer and more enjoyable:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat led you to this area of study?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPanik:\u003C\/strong\u003E I became interested in multimodal transportation after studying abroad in Japan. I loved that I could travel around Japan without a car but instead by walking, biking, and train. My interests in bicycling grew even more during my master\u0026rsquo;s degree internship and first job. I worked for an engineering firm that specialized in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure design and planning, and through that work I learned about all of the challenges we need to solve for people bicycling in the U.S.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPassmore:\u003C\/strong\u003E Between undergrad and grad school, I interned at the Atlanta Regional Commission and took inventory of all of metro Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s bike infrastructure. I saw lots of gaps, and I wanted to find ways to fix those gaps in a systematic way.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is your experience with cycling? \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPassmore:\u003C\/strong\u003E Since I started at Georgia Tech in 2015, I\u0026rsquo;ve been car-free. I use my bike for getting groceries, getting to class, exploring, and socializing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPanik:\u003C\/strong\u003E I actually never cycled for transportation until moving to Atlanta in the summer of 2020. I took advantage of there being fewer cars on the road due to Covid-19. Less traffic (for a little while, at least) gave me the opportunity to gain confidence biking in the city. Now, I cycle for many of my trips, including my commute to Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u0026rsquo;s the major problem you see with cycling safety and infrastructure?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPassmore:\u003C\/strong\u003E The lack of connected and protected cycling infrastructure.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPanik:\u003C\/strong\u003E If I had to boil it down to one major problem with cycling safety, it would be vehicle speed. Since most of the severe and fatal crashes in the United States involve cars, vehicle speed is an incredibly important problem in cycling safety.The way that we design our transportation system in the U.S. gives priority to moving vehicles fast. That decision is inherently at odds with people cycling safely, no matter what kind of infrastructure we design.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow does your research aim to address this problem?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPassmore:\u003C\/strong\u003E I\u0026rsquo;m trying to measure how new cycling infrastructure would improve the existing cycling network. Then I can rank cycling infrastructure according to this metric and know what needs to get built first.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHave you found a disconnect between what cyclists prefer and what infrastructure exists or has been proposed by policymakers and city planners?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPanik:\u003C\/strong\u003E Yes. I In general, people who cycle for trips prefer traveling on roads where drivers go slowly and where they are physically separated from cars. To create enough of those kinds of roads to make traveling feasible for people who are not already bicycling requires long-term political willpower and commitment to a shared vision of what we want transportation in Atlanta to be. We see really great examples of this kind of infrastructure all over the city, like the Atlanta BeltLine and the new Spring Street bike lanes \u0026mdash; we just need much more of these kinds of projects so that there is a real cycling network in the city.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow could volume and risk estimates be used to prioritize safety projects?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPanik:\u003C\/strong\u003E A big problem for engineers who decide how to improve roadway safety is knowing where to prioritize safety projects. There are many roadways and intersections in Atlanta and in Georgia that have bicycle crashes \u0026mdash; so how do they decide which ones to tackle first? If we assume that the most important projects are those that would mitigate the most risk, then we have to effectively measure risk. That\u0026rsquo;s where my research comes in. I hope to help GDOT engineers better measure risk on Atlanta and Georgia roadways so they can more systematically implement safety projects.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are the benefits of more robust cycling options?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPassmore:\u003C\/strong\u003E Driving isn\u0026rsquo;t for everyone, yet the current conditions make driving one of the only viable options. I\u0026rsquo;d be miserable if I was forced to drive everywhere because it stresses me out, so having cycling as an option lets me avoid driving entirely. In addition, cycling is cheap, efficient, healthy, and environmentally friendly.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPanik\u003C\/strong\u003E: If Atlanta had a more robust cycling network, I think the city would be a fundamentally different (and, in my opinion, better) place. Of course, more people would cycle if there were better options to do it, and that would go hand in hand with a different kind of physical space. Think about the development that surrounds the BeltLine: it\u0026rsquo;s just different from the rest of the car-oriented development in the city. Now, imagine that kind of people-oriented development throughout the city connected by a network of great roads for biking. It would be a safer, more sustainable, and (importantly) more fun way to live.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow do you think civil engineers will help improve the future of cycling in cities?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPassmore:\u003C\/strong\u003E Civil engineers of the past have largely ignored designing for cyclists, and this has led to inadequate and dangerous conditions. I think civil engineers of the present and future have a duty to improve these conditions through physical infrastructure (like bike lanes, multi-use paths, and traffic calming) until cycling is safe enough for a parent to feel comfortable letting their child bike on their own.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPanik:\u003C\/strong\u003E Civil engineers are important members of the group of people (such as urban planners and politicians) who decide what it feels like to live in a city. That is a huge responsibility and privilege. Engineers can improve the future of cycling by prioritizing the safety of \u003Cem\u003Eall\u003C\/em\u003E road users over speed and moving cars. 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Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s annual new student welcome event brings campus partners together for a week of programming, August 14 \u0026ndash; 21.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe week invites first-years, new transfers, and new graduate students to become acquainted with campus, their peers, and Atlanta the week before classes start with the goal of a stress-free transition to college. First-year students begin to move into campus residence halls on Friday, August 12, with new transfers and new graduates moving in on August 13, and 15 \u0026ndash; 20.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWeek of Welcome kicks off on Sunday, August 14 at Rock, Ramble, and Roll, a large outdoor kick-off dinner event full of food and fun after move-in. This will be the first official event held in the new Student Center when it reopens in the Fall after two years of renovations. The event is a partnership between Student \u0026amp; Campus Events Centers, Student Center Programs Council (SCPC), and Tech Dining.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom August 15 to 20 new students will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, events, and outings organized by the campus community. Departments, colleges, campus offices, and student organizations are invited to host engaging, and informative workshops during business hours to help share information with the new students. Workshops can be informative about the work that an office or organization does on campus or about particular topics of interest to students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Week of Welcome was an amazing, stress-free way for me to transition to college and become familiar with campus, my peers, and Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; says Jeffrey Kramer, SCPC\u0026rsquo;s 2022 Week of Welcome Committee Chair. \u0026ldquo;From the moment I set foot on campus,\u202fI felt like I was a part of the amazing Georgia Tech community. Week of Welcome inspired me to join SCPC and get involved, and now I have the incredible opportunity to help organize it for future students.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudent organizations and groups are not the only people who can plan and implement workshops for new students during Week of Welcome. Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in workshop offerings, as well. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The Georgia Tech Library hosted our historic Week of Welcome event, RATS Night, along with 7 other workshops and tours during the 2021 Week of Welcome,\u0026rdquo; said Public Programming \u0026amp; Community Engagement Librarian Catherine Manci. \u0026ldquo;We had over 1,300 students come to the Library for RATS Night alone. While pulling off these events took lots of coordination, the payoff was worth it to welcome students into our Library buildings and familiarize them with our services.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech Library will once again be hosting its signature event for the week, RATS Night, for Recently Acquired Tech Students or RATS again this year.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Students are truly our top priority, and kicking off the year with an exciting Week of Welcome event like RATS Night set the tone for the semester,\u0026rdquo; said Leslie Sharp, Dean of Libraries. \u0026ldquo;While the Library is a focused academic space, it can also be a space of joy and community.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfternoons and evenings during the week will be filled with social events for new students to engage with one another and get to know their community.\u0026nbsp;GT Athletics\u0026rsquo; House Party at Bobby Dodd, Taste of Tech Square, CRC\u0026rsquo;s RecFest, and other large signature events and small events are being planned for the nights that week to allow students variety in their experiences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you are interested in planning an event or facilitating a workshop to help introduce our incoming students to life at Georgia Tech in August, fill out the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_d68HW2C3iqVCIKO\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWeek of Welcome Program Submission Form \u003C\/a\u003Eby July 15, 2022. 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It is highly recommended that all faculty, staff, and student employees complete this training by Friday, June 3.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERegularly occurring cybersecurity awareness training ensures that the Tech community remains vigilant, prepared, and empowered to identify cyber threats or scams when they encounter them. Training also encourages employees to adopt practices that safeguard their information and technology from ransomware attacks and other compromises.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This year, more than ever, heightened awareness and shared responsibility around cybersecurity is paramount,\u0026rdquo; said Leo Howell, chief information security officer at Georgia Tech. \u0026ldquo;We will focus specifically on Phishing Foundations during the first training of this year, with plans to deliver additional content this fall.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe upcoming training will be delivered on the new KnowBe4 platform, which was recently implemented across the university system to increase access to information security employee development resources. Over time, KnowBe4 will be leveraged to provide additional training modules that support data protection, privacy, and safe data handling practices.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAccess the Training\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEmployees will receive an email directly from the KnowBe4 training platform on Monday, May 16 (this includes GTRI employees). Starting Monday, employees can access the training directly by visiting \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/security.gatech.edu\/training\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/security.gatech.edu\/training\u003C\/a\u003E. The training module takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Once completed, employees will receive a downloadable certificate of completion.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease email\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:help@training.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ehelp@training.gatech.edu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to report issues related to the training course.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech will launch its biannual Cybersecurity Awareness Training for all employees on Monday, May 16.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith data protection and cybersecurity in mind, the University System of Georgia requires cybersecurity training twice a year for its 26 institutions. It is highly recommended that all faculty, staff, and student employees complete this training by Friday, June 3.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech will launch its biannual Cybersecurity Awareness Training for all employees on Monday, May 16. 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Located inside Stamps Health Services on the second floor, Tech Dentistry serves the entire Georgia Tech campus community and is covered under the student and employee dental insurance plans.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe practice reopened last week with a new provider on staff, Dr. Brittany Buchanan, DDS. She received her dental degree from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in 2011 and joins the Tech Dentistry team from private practice. Dr. Buchanan is in-network with the Georgia Tech employee and student dental insurance and those enrolled in those plans.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the reopening, hours have been expanded to Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. \u0026ndash; 5 p.m. To make an appointment, call 404-733-2022. For more information about Tech Dentistry, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.techdentistry.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Etechdentistry.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile Stamps Health Services primarily serves Georgia Tech students, other services are also open to the campus community. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/services\/pharmacy\u0022\u003EPharmacy services\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/services\/TAI\/travel\u0022\u003Etravel visits\u003C\/a\u003E are available to the campus community. All members of the Tech community can get \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/coronavirus\/vaccine\u0022\u003ECovid-19 vaccination\u003C\/a\u003E through the Covid vaccine clinics offered by Stamps at no cost. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/additional\/flu\u0022\u003EFlu vaccinations\u003C\/a\u003E are available to employees through the Stamps Pharmacy with payment through an accepted insurance plan. 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Starting this week, Spin will begin staging e-bikes in multiple locations on campus.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This new collaboration will support the expansion and accessibility of bicycling options on campus,\u0026rdquo; said Aaron Fowler, director of transportation with PTS. \u0026ldquo;In conjunction with the many other bicycling initiatives and resources we have on campus, this will be a great opportunity for the community to have another way to get around.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe partnership includes incentives to Georgia Tech users if you sign-up with your \u0026quot;gatech.edu\u0026quot; email address when registering. Riders may park the e-bikes throughout campus, ideally at the nearest bike rack or Spin\u0026#39;s designated locations.\u202fSpin will offer riders discounts off future rides for returning bikes to designated parking locations on campus.\u202fAdditionally, discounts will be offered to Tech users for e-bike trips that originate from campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESpin e-bikes will be placed at these five staging locations each morning, fully charged and ready for campus use.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ENear the entrance to the Curran parking deck on Turner Place\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ETechwood Drive near Ferst Drive\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ETechwood Drive across from Bobby Dodd Stadium\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EFerst Drive in front of the CRC\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ENear the entrance to the Area 4 parking lot at Ferst Drive\/State Street\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETrips starting on campus are $1 to start, 20 cents per minute. Riders who park in one of the designated parking points on campus get a 50-cent ride credit on their next ride.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003ETo start a ride:\u202f\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Col\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EFind a nearby device using the Spin app.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EScan the QR code on the device.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EAcknowledge safety and rider rules.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EUnlock the device.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EUse the device to your destination.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003ESafety 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Between crafting the right schedule and making sure selected courses satisfy program requirements, the process takes time and effort. Prior registration periods at Georgia Tech also presented a different set of challenges, as students grew frustrated with an outdated online registration system. This year, students can anticipate an improved experience following Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s recent upgrade to the Banner 9 student registration system. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe upgrade provides students with access to an enhanced self-service system and provides students with new scheduling features and a modernized user interface for desktops and mobile devices.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The number one thing students have asked me is, \u0026lsquo;When are we getting a new registration system?\u0026rsquo;\u0026rdquo; said Megan Dass, Student Government Association (SGA) joint vice president of IT and computer science major.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDass said that students commonly identified issues with registration during their assigned time ticket slots as well as the system\u0026rsquo;s outdated interface as primary sources of concern.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 2021, representatives from SGA met with members of the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the Registrar\u0026rsquo;s Office, and the Bursar\u0026rsquo;s Office to address concerns. The teams subsequently established a committee to explore upgrades to the self-service registration system and prioritize improving students\u0026#39; registration experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Improving the student experience continues to be our top priority, so we wanted to make sure students recognized that we heard them, and we were working to address their needs,\u0026rdquo; said Daren Hubbard, vice president for IT and chief information officer. \u0026ldquo;Partnering with SGA, the Registrar\u0026rsquo;s Office, and other key stakeholders, we worked to gather feedback and find the best solutions to improve our students\u0026rsquo; experience. With the new enhancements to the system and the positive feedback we\u0026rsquo;ve received from students in our test groups, I believe we are moving in the right direction.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditional goals for the system upgrade include maintaining custom functionality critical to current business processes and adherence to compliance standards.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are very grateful for the input from students and the partnership with OIT and others,\u0026rdquo; said Reta Pikowsky, associate vice provost and registrar. \u0026ldquo;Our office has been keenly interested in bringing new functionality to the registration system to improve the experience for students. We are also very grateful for the academic advisors on campus who work with us daily to discuss and address issues related to registration. This is truly a collective effort. As with other ventures into new technologies or new functionalities, we will learn as we go and make every possible effort to ensure success.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKey features of the upgraded system:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPlan Ahead Tool: Pre-plan schedules, view conflicts, and save registration plans.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EVisual Schedule: View courses in a weekly calendar format to assist with planning.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EStreamlined Lecture, Lab, and Recitation Registration: Students can view linked course components, identify open sections, and register for corresponding sections.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe self-service registration project team, developers, and the Registrar\u0026rsquo;s Office collaborated with SGA to gather student feedback and complete testing for the upgraded system. The student representatives from this group participated in the testing phase and provided feedback on user experience and input on how to increase student engagement during the launch of the new system.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERegistration for the summer term will begin on March 14 for students in OMS programs and on March 28 for the rest of the campus. Students will receive a reminder message prior to their registration time slot to review the available training resources for the self-service registration system.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETech students are invited to attend a Banner registration system informational session on Tuesday, March 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. We will provide a live demo of the system and a Q\u0026amp;A session. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/656185\u0022\u003EClick here to view event details.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnline registration system news and training resources are available at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/info.oscar.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Einfo.oscar.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E. For additional registration resources, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/registrar.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Eregistrar.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Banner registration system upgrade provides students with access to an enhanced self-service registration\u00a0system, new scheduling features and a modernized user interface for desktops and mobile devices."}],"uid":"36236","created_gmt":"2022-03-10 21:59:04","changed_gmt":"2022-03-15 20:41:08","author":"adurandean3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-03-14T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-03-14T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"656242":{"id":"656242","type":"image","title":"Student Using Banner 9","body":null,"created":"1646953895","gmt_created":"2022-03-10 23:11:35","changed":"1646953895","gmt_changed":"2022-03-10 23:11:35","alt":"","file":{"fid":"248764","name":"Banner9StudentRegistrationPhoto.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Banner9StudentRegistrationPhoto.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Banner9StudentRegistrationPhoto.png","mime":"image\/png","size":6729989,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Banner9StudentRegistrationPhoto.png?itok=i7ZEdIDg"}}},"media_ids":["656242"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"},{"id":"64319","name":"Administration and Finance"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"338951","name":"Office of the Registrar"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:adurandean3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EAndrea Duran\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Officer II\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["adurandean3@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"656190":{"#nid":"656190","#data":{"type":"news","title":"OIT Welcomes Robert DiFilippo as New Director of Tech Applications Group","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Information Technology (OIT) recently welcomed\u0026nbsp;Robert DiFilippo as the new director of its Tech Applications Group (TAG).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDiFilippo brings\u0026nbsp;25 years of IT leadership, design, architecture, and support to the Tech Applications Group. He is excited to share his past experiences from a variety of industries, learn from the present, and continually plan for the future.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDiFilippo is a proud graduate of Kent State University. He has designed data processing systems, worked in marketing analytics, and has trained and managed tech teams.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDiFilippo most recently worked as Director of Technology Operations at ClearStar Inc. where he managed all facets of their global production environment, managed support teams of developers, DevOps, and service. In this role, he was responsible for balancing the expectations of the customer with the requirements of security, the business and technical goals.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe enjoys working with people to understand their needs and finding the right solution for their success.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFormerly a part of the Provost\u0026#39;s Office, TAG joined OIT in October 2021 as part of an organizational restructure. TAG works with customers\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;design, build, and support\u0026nbsp;web-based software applications that support academic and research administration.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Information Technology recently welcomed Robert DiFilippo as the new director of its Tech Applications Group (TAG).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Office of Information Technology recently welcomed\u00a0Robert DiFilippo as the new director of its Tech Applications Group (TAG).\u00a0"}],"uid":"34822","created_gmt":"2022-03-09 22:23:26","changed_gmt":"2022-03-11 17:47:23","author":"Malynda Dorsey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-02-25T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-02-25T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"656189":{"id":"656189","type":"image","title":"Robert DiFilippo","body":null,"created":"1646864058","gmt_created":"2022-03-09 22:14:18","changed":"1646864058","gmt_changed":"2022-03-09 22:14:18","alt":"Robert DiFilippo","file":{"fid":"248755","name":"Unknown.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Unknown_23.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Unknown_23.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":384916,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Unknown_23.jpeg?itok=uBFqKFB9"}}},"media_ids":["656189"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"656021":{"#nid":"656021","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Student Center Reservations Now Open for Fall 2022","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs the Campus Center Project nears completion, the\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/news\/student-and-campus-event-centers-new-name-connects-community-services\u0022\u003E Student and Campus Event Centers Team i\u003C\/a\u003Es gearing up to serve the event needs of the entire community in their expanded portfolio of new spaces.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn anticipation of the newly transformed\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2021\/11\/09\/renovated-student-center-name-honor-john-lewis\u0022\u003E John Lewis Student Center and Stamps Commons \u003C\/a\u003Ecoming online late this summer, reservations for all spaces within the newly renovated Student Center and Exhibition Hall are now open to the campus community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe completed Student Center will include eight new meeting rooms, as well as a 165-seat theater with retractable theater seating and 297-seat theater. With the conclusion of the Campus Center project, services that have been temporarily located in the Exhibition Hall will move to their permanent home in the Student Center, allowing those spaces within the Exhibition Hall to return to their original purpose as event space. When this transition is complete, there will be an additional seven reservable spaces in the Exhibition Hall, including full use of the 11,598 square foot Midtown Ballroom space. Each room in the Exhibition Hall is named after an Atlanta neighborhood, and those in the new Student Center are named after Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s major streets. Names for both buildings were chosen by Georgia Tech students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/exhibition-hall-rooms\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore about Exhibition Hall Rooms\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/student-center-reservable-spaces\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore about Student Center rooms\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe community is encouraged to explore these future spaces online following the links above to find information on available setups and comparisons to rooms with which the community is already familiar. All spaces are reserved through \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtevents.gatech.edu\/emswebapp\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGT Events\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThose planning events over this summer should note that all spaces in the Exhibition Hall and West Village will be offline beginning May 28, 2022, to allow the team to focus on the transition to operations in the new Student Center. Spaces will reopen in a phased approach:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/west-village-rooms\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWest Village spaces\u003C\/a\u003E reopen Thursday, July 28.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/room\/Midtown%20Combinations\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EExhibition Hall Midtown Ballroom\u003C\/a\u003E spaces reopen Monday, August 1.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/student-center-rooms\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EJohn Lewis Student Center and Stamp Commons\u0026rsquo; meeting spaces\u003C\/a\u003E open Monday, August 15.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/room\/Atlantic%20Theater%20(Room%203208)\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EJohn Lewis Student Center and Stamp Commons\u0026rsquo; Atlantic Theater\u003C\/a\u003E open Monday, August 29.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/exhibition-hall-rooms\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EExhibition Hall second floor meeting spaces\u003C\/a\u003E reopen Monday, October 31.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECommunity members looking to reserve space for the summer can explore alternatives meeting and event spaces on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtevents.gatech.edu\/emswebapp\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGT Events\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFurther updates on the Campus Center project and the move of services into the Student Center this summer will be available on the Student Center\u0026#39;s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/instagram\/gtstudentcenter\u0022\u003Esocial media\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn anticipation of the newly transformed John Lewis Student Center and Stamps Commons coming online late this summer, reservations for all spaces within the newly renovated Student Center and Exhibition Hall are now open to the campus community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Reservations for all spaces within the newly renovated Student Center and Exhibition Hall are now open to the campus community.\u00a0"}],"uid":"28046","created_gmt":"2022-03-03 18:51:38","changed_gmt":"2022-03-07 19:53:02","author":"Kate Curnow","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-03-03T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-03-03T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"652618":{"id":"652618","type":"image","title":"Renovated Student Center rendering","body":null,"created":"1636480389","gmt_created":"2021-11-09 17:53:09","changed":"1636480389","gmt_changed":"2021-11-09 17:53:09","alt":"Rendering of renovated Student Center","file":{"fid":"247593","name":"SC-render.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/SC-render.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/SC-render.png","mime":"image\/png","size":3806960,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/SC-render.png?itok=ji4B7E9d"}}},"media_ids":["652618"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/c.gatech.edu\/CampusCenter","title":"Campus Center Project"}],"groups":[{"id":"1294","name":"Auxiliary Services"},{"id":"64319","name":"Administration and Finance"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"166965","name":"Student Center"},{"id":"184590","name":"Campus Center Project"},{"id":"180554","name":"Event services"},{"id":"2660","name":"events"},{"id":"134101","name":"reservations"},{"id":"176740","name":"Event Planners"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003Escreservations@mail.gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["screservations@mail.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"655306":{"#nid":"655306","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Campus Child Care Tuition Assistance Survey","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is assessing the need for a tuition assistance program for employees and students who are interested in on-campus childcare options. Currently, all students and employees are eligible for a 10 percent tuition discount; however, a tuition assistance program is being considered to make the centers more accessible. Please complete \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6sZJjd0c6ankyXQ\u0022\u003Ethis survey\u003C\/a\u003E by Friday, March 4 to share your ideas about childcare services and tuition. For more information about campus childcare options, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/child-care\u0022\u003Ecampusservices.gatech.edu\/child-care\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is assessing the need for a tuition assistance program for employees and students who are interested in on-campus childcare options.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech is assessing the need for a tuition assistance program for employees and students who are interested in on-campus childcare options. 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The \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/c.gatech.edu\/CampusCenter\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECampus Center Project\u003C\/a\u003E continues to progress towards completion in late summer 2022, transforming old parking lots, inefficient buildings, and more into vibrant places for the community to gather, work, and play. At the same time the team behind the buildings is growing and changing in preparation for the future.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the completion of the Campus Center project, the portfolio of spaces managed by the Student Center team will include five buildings and portions of the campus\u0026rsquo; outdoor spaces. This growth in scope precipitates a clarifying change in name for the team of more than 100 people that manage it. Now called the Student and Campus Event Centers team, this unit will continue to focus on providing high quality spaces for the community to work and play, and life-shaping opportunities for our students to grow and develop.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Our overall mission has not changed,\u0026rdquo; say Dr. Lindsay Bryant, Senior Director. \u0026ldquo;We are still here to help build a strong sense of campus community through our wide variety of services. The Student and Campus Event Centers team will continue to do this daily with the students, faculty, and staff we serve in our spaces.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs the new name indicates, the new Student and Campus Event Centers department is made up of multiple buildings and spaces.\u0026nbsp; Those include:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2021\/11\/09\/renovated-student-center-name-honor-john-lewis\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EJohn Lewis Student Center\u003C\/a\u003E and Stamps Commons: Construction is currently on schedule to be complete in summer. The building is expected to be ready to welcome students and the community once again in fall 2022. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/exhibition-hall\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Exhibition Hall:\u003C\/a\u003E This 46,000 square-foot\u0026nbsp;building, located across from the ISYE building and next to the Student Center\u0026nbsp;parking deck(\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/map.gatech.edu\/?id=82#!m\/513569\u0022\u003Emap\u003C\/a\u003E), is built to serve the meeting and conference needs of the entire community. It is currently home to the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/postoffice.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Post Office\u003C\/a\u003E and Dining Hub while Student Center renovations continue.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/pavilion\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Pavilion:\u003C\/a\u003E Nestled in the greenspace between the Instructional Center and the Student Center\u0026nbsp;parking deck you\u0026rsquo;ll find a collection of smaller buildings that include the Rising Roll Caf\u0026eacute;, Burdell\u0026rsquo;s and DePoe Optical, and administrative offices for Student and Campus Event Centers and Student Engagement. (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/map.gatech.edu\/?id=82#!m\/539670\u0022\u003Emap\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/academy.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Historic Academy of Medicine:\u003C\/a\u003E The Historic Academy of Medicine, built in 1941, was previously host to the city\u0026rsquo;s oldest medical society, the Medical Association of Atlanta. Now a gem of an event space (and filming location), it is located at the edge of campus at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/map.gatech.edu\/?id=82#!m\/181223\u0022\u003E875 West Peachtree in Midtown\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/about-west-village\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWest Village:\u003C\/a\u003E While it hosts the Music Technology program and several Tech Dining concepts, this community-centered space on west campus has been operated by the Student and Campus Event Centers team since it opened in 2017.(\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/map.gatech.edu\/?id=82#!s\/west%20village\u0022\u003Emap\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EExperiential Pathway and Outdoor Space: Several of the buildings in the collective are connected by a vibrant pathway that boasts some of the best outdoor seating on campus. Additionally, this team has taken on the management of reservable outdoor spaces on campus, bolstered by the team\u0026rsquo;s strong background in event services.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe change in name also comes with the addition of several new positions meant to help further transform the team\u0026rsquo;s work \u0026ndash; including graduate student programs, outdoor space reservations, and multicultural events. The community will start to see the new name appear in the coming months but contact information for those in need of assistance remains the same.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs the Student and Campus Event Centers programs and services grow and transform spaces across campus, their mission and vision to bring the community together and provide spaces to enrich the educational experience has not changed. Every facility and program advances a sense of community on campus in its own way, led by the committed members of the Student and Campus Event Centers team. Now with a network of support distributed throughout campus, that team hopes to better serve the needs of all Georgia Tech students, staff, and faculty of today and tomorrow. 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The announcement comes after an almost yearlong effort to evaluate and introduce a new videoconferencing solution for academic course delivery and collaboration.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the Institute\u0026rsquo;s existing agreement with BlueJeans set to expire at the end of the spring semester \u0026mdash; and the sunset of the WebEx platform in December 2021* \u0026mdash; the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/videocollaboration\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EVideo Collaboration Review\u003C\/a\u003E (VCR) team formed in early 2021 to explore new video collaboration platforms that meet the academic and operational needs of students, faculty, and staff. The committee, comprised of members from each division and College, along with students and technology representatives, identified requirements and evaluated possible solutions on their ability to:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEnable secure, reliable, and flexible course delivery and student learning.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESupport virtual classrooms and meetings of multiple sizes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFacilitate effective\u202fcollaboration\u202fand communication across the Institute.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It was critically important to us that we start our selection process with an examination of our needs from a collaboration, teaching, and learning perspective,\u0026rdquo; said Daren Hubbard, Georgia Tech vice president of Information Technology\u0026nbsp;and chief information officer. \u0026ldquo;The committee spent a great deal of time articulating these criteria so that we could, as objectively as possible, evaluate a number of options and eventually recommend a solution for Georgia Tech.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Not only did Zoom, to a large extent, meet our committee\u0026rsquo;s criteria, but it is also one of the most widely used video collaboration tools,\u0026rdquo; said Yakut Gazi, Ph.D., associate dean for Learning Systems at Georgia Tech Professional Education. \u0026ldquo;Many of our students, faculty, and staff have participated in Zoom meetings during and even before the pandemic, which we anticipate will facilitate adoption at Georgia Tech.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe VCR team had planned to launch a two-month pilot of Zoom at Georgia Tech last October.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regrettably had to delay, then ultimately cancel our planned October pilot,\u0026rdquo; Gazi said. \u0026ldquo;Thanks to collaborative work between the Office of Information Technology (OIT), Procurement and Business Services, and the Office of the General Counsel, we were able to come to an agreement with Zoom in December, setting us up for our soft launch in February with our campus partners.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECanvas has been integrated with Zoom and will enable convenient access for faculty and students in blended and online learning courses. During the first phase of the Zoom soft launch, the platform will only be available to Georgia Tech users who host meetings from inside the U.S. Zoom recordings will be automatically migrated to the user\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mediaspace.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EKaltura MediaSpace\u003C\/a\u003E account.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Over the course of the next few months, our teams will work to tighten the integration of Zoom with the classroom technology systems, as well as with the Kaltura MediaSpace video storage and delivery system, to further enhance the interoperability of our academic technology ecosystem,\u0026rdquo; Gazi said. \u0026ldquo;We will also be working with Tech entities and Zoom to expand the platform\u0026rsquo;s usage to all Georgia Tech learners, independent of their global location.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGazi also applauded the extensive due diligence process that guided the committee\u0026rsquo;s decision to bring the platform to Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am thankful for the resilience and persistence of the committee members who guided this process for many months. I am excited to introduce this much needed platform to our community and welcome input as we continue to improve our technology tools and services.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOIT\u0026nbsp;will work with the Georgia Tech community through the spring to prepare for the transition from BlueJeans. Upcoming communications will share resources for securely migrating stored lecture and meeting recordings and additional information.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe campus community is invited to join an upcoming \u0026lsquo;Ask Me Anything\u0026rsquo; informational Zoom session:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/655151\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMonday, Feb. 14, 3:30 \u0026ndash; 4:15 p.m.\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/655152\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETuesday, Feb. 15, 2 \u0026ndash; 2:45 p.m.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech users can log into Zoom at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.zoom.us\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Egatech.zoom.us\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore Zoom information and resources will be made available to the Georgia Tech community in the coming months.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E*The Georgia Tech Research Institute will continue to use its version of WebEx (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtri.webex.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Egtri.webex.com\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech will begin a soft launch of the Zoom video collaboration platform beginning Monday, Feb. 7, for students, faculty, and staff.\u0026nbsp;During the first phase of the launch, meetings must be hosted from within the U.S.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech will begin a soft launch of the Zoom video collaboration platform beginning Monday, Feb. 7, for students, faculty, and staff."}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2022-02-04 17:56:23","changed_gmt":"2022-02-07 14:58:25","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-02-07T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-02-07T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"651734":{"id":"651734","type":"image","title":"Video conference call","body":null,"created":"1634306139","gmt_created":"2021-10-15 13:55:39","changed":"1644117479","gmt_changed":"2022-02-06 03:17:59","alt":"Person at laptop engaging with others on a virtual conference call.","file":{"fid":"247261","name":"96ad94cf3a636b2cc4607dfac88fcc.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/96ad94cf3a636b2cc4607dfac88fcc.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/96ad94cf3a636b2cc4607dfac88fcc.png","mime":"image\/png","size":1656894,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/96ad94cf3a636b2cc4607dfac88fcc.png?itok=ZtFkt6E6"}}},"media_ids":["651734"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"},{"id":"64319","name":"Administration and Finance"},{"id":"220261","name":"Finance and Planning"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"340","name":"collaboration"},{"id":"186550","name":"zoom"},{"id":"9337","name":"videoconference"},{"id":"188025","name":"mobile platforms"},{"id":"4112","name":"oit"},{"id":"76791","name":"GTPE"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"},{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["oit@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"655204":{"#nid":"655204","#data":{"type":"news","title":"OIT Welcomes Michael Page as New Director of Information Technology II","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Office of Information Technology (OIT) will welcome Michael Page as a new director of Information Technology II on Monday, Feb. 7.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn his new role, Page will lead the planning and implementation of technology projects and initiatives that directly support Tech\u0026rsquo;s Student Engagement \u0026amp; Well-Being office. 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Participant drop-off will take place\u0026nbsp;on Tech Parkway at the back entrance of the CRC, while spectators will enter through the main doors on Ferst Drive. The campus community should exercise extra caution when driving through this area and expect delays as Tech Parkway will be periodically closed for athlete arrival.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring these meets, the McAuley Aquatic Center will be closed to patrons Feb. 3-5 (GHSA meet), Feb. 14-19 (ACC Championship meet), March 14-19 (NCAA Women\u0026rsquo;s meet), and March 21-26 (NCAA Men\u0026rsquo;s meet). The Crawford Leisure Pool will remain open with adjusted hours, which will be posted at\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/crc.gatech.edu\/aquatics\u0022\u003Ecrc.gatech.edu\/aquatics\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEach swim meet is expected to run from 7:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. To accommodate the influx of swimmers and fans, Parking and Transportation Services will use the W10-CRC deck and the W2-Student Center decks for swim meet guests.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAffected permit customers will receive emails with specific parking instructions for this event. For those who don\u0026rsquo;t need to park or drive in these areas, walking or taking campus transit is encouraged. 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Below are twenty-two ideas to inspire you and help tap into\u0026nbsp;campus and Atlanta resources.\u0026nbsp;Make 2022 a year in which you thrive!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Col\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESchedule a weekly walk with a co-worker or friend. Follow the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.crc.gatech.edu\/tyler-brown-pi-mile\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPi Mile course\u003C\/a\u003E or learn more about the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/map.gatech.edu\/?id=82#!\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esculptures and history of campus\u003C\/a\u003E through tours available on the Campus Map.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESwitch to an alternative commute one day per week. From regional bus service to riding your bike or MARTA, explore your transportation options with PTS\u0026#39;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/commute-concierge\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECommute Concierge\u003C\/a\u003E and learn more about incentives for choosing a cleaner commute from \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/super-block\/342\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Commute Options\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIncorporate local, seasonal produce into your meals with the new \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustain.gatech.edu\/rise-n-shine-farm-share-sign\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFarm Share\u003C\/a\u003E program, which delivers personalized boxes of produce and much more from Rise N Shine Farm to campus each week.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EVolunteer in your community. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentlife.gatech.edu\/content\/star-services\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESTAR\u003C\/a\u003E (Students\u0026#39; Temporary Assistance and Resources) is a network of programs dedicated to connecting students with the resources that they need to thrive, and they need volunteers to participate in food recovery shifts, sponsor food collection events, or you can contact \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:steve.fazenbaker@gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESteve Fazenbaker\u003C\/a\u003E for help with facilitating a service project.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJoin one of Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s seven \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sdie.gatech.edu\/programs-and-initiatives\/engagement\/ergs\/ergs-offered\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEmployee Resource Groups (ERG)\u003C\/a\u003E, organized around common dimensions of diversity. ERGs are designed to offer forums where like-minded employees can enhance their employment experiences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETry the CRC\u0026#39;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/crc.gatech.edu\/fitness\/group\/drop-in\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erecreational fitness classes\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;Discover classes that help develop strength, get you moving, or provide a time to release tension and focus on the breath.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EConduct a meeting or class outside once per week; consider the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/facilities.gatech.edu\/ecocommons\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEcoCommons\u003C\/a\u003E and different \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/map.gatech.edu\/?id=82#!t\/1571:1\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Egardens and green spaces\u003C\/a\u003E throughout campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDeepen your appreciation and understanding of the universe by attending a public night at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/events\/public-nights-georgia-tech-observatory\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Observatory\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ELearn more about the dimensions of well-being by participating in a workshop through \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/be-well-benefits-education-workshop-series\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBe Well\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Benefits Education and Wellness series, or exploring their library of past presentations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJoin a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sdie.gatech.edu\/resilience-erg-upcoming-events\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETapping Circle for Stress and Calm\u003C\/a\u003E. Tapping Circles are offered weekly online.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMake sure that your bike is ready to ride. Learn to repair and maintain your bike with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/StarterBikesGT\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStarter Bikes\u003C\/a\u003E on Fridays from 4 - 7 p.m. or bring it to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.aztec-cycles.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAztec Cycles\u003C\/a\u003E at the Community Market on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGo meatless one day a week and prioritize seasonal produce; use the Nutrislice app to explore \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/https\/dining.gatech.edu\/menu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDining\u0026#39;s daily vegetarian options\u003C\/a\u003E and explore \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/healthinitiatives.gatech.edu\/tuesday-tastes\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erecipes\u003C\/a\u003E from Health Initiatives.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWatch a two-minute video to learn about office recycling through the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.recycle.gatech.edu\/aware\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAWARE\u003C\/a\u003E (Actively Working to Achieve Resource Efficiency) program and empty your desk-side containers each afternoon.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEach day, walk or ride to one place that you would normally drive. 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Users are being asked to transition from AnyConnect to the\u0026nbsp;GlobalProtect VPN service in a phased approach.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGlobalProtect\u0026nbsp;is a client and clientless-based remote access VPN solution, which offers a higher capacity and higher performance VPN solution.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPhases for the transition are as follows:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIT Community: Nov. 2, 2021\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFaculty\/Staff\/Employees: Dec. 21, 2021\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EStudents\/Other Users: May 10, 2022\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccess to Cisco AnyConnect VPN for faculty and staff will be disabled on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Before this time, Georgia Tech employees are encouraged to\u0026nbsp;install and begin using\u0026nbsp;GlobalProtect\u0026nbsp;VPN offered at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/vpn.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Evpn.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E. 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Students can smash their stresses (and a plate) through our plate throwing activity,\u0026nbsp;throw an inflatable axe, do some bungee trampoline jumping, and\u0026nbsp;destress\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;a number of\u0026nbsp;safe and effective ways.\u0026nbsp;Get your ticket on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.universitytickets.com\/w\/event.aspx?id=1862\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECampus Tickets\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom 8 p.m.\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;midnight\u0026nbsp;that night, SCPC and Tech Dining will bring\u0026nbsp;beloved the finals week tradition of\u0026nbsp;Midnight Breakfast\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;the Exhibition Hall.\u0026nbsp; Georgia Tech leadership and administrators will be there to serve eggs, bacon (or beyond meat sausage), potatoes, and grits as students take a late-night study break to fuel their body and mind.\u0026nbsp;Students that have dietary restrictions will be accommodated.\u0026nbsp; There\u0026nbsp;are limited\u0026nbsp;tickets available, students should\u0026nbsp;RSVP on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.universitytickets.com\/w\/event.aspx?id=1861\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECampus Tickets.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThroughout the Week\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor both\u0026nbsp;full\u0026nbsp;weeks of finals beginning Saturday, December\u0026nbsp;4\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; Friday, December 17, the CRC will host\u0026nbsp;free fitness classes\u0026nbsp;for students!\u0026nbsp;Check out the schedule online, make plans to come with a friend, and be sure to RSVP for the class\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/crc.gatech.edu\/fitness\/group\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eon the CRC\u0026rsquo;s website.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; If you\u0026rsquo;ve been meaning to check out a fitness class or two at the CRC, this is the week to try it out!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESMILE will be giving out\u0026nbsp;Finals Encouragement Bags\u0026nbsp;at different opportunities around campus. You can find them at Relaxation Fest, as well as other days and times\u0026nbsp;throughout the week.\u0026nbsp;Come get your bag with stickers, activities, snacks, and vouchers for free coffee.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere will be an opportunity\u0026nbsp;free Kaldi\u0026rsquo;s Coffee\u0026nbsp;on the morning of December 15\u0026nbsp;from 8-10 a.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELook for giveaways while supplies last at\u0026nbsp;the events\u0026nbsp;like\u0026nbsp;tote bags at Midnight Breakfast\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;glow in the dark bracelets at Silent Disco!\u0026nbsp;Follow\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/instagram.com\/gtscpc\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;SCPC\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/instagram.com\/smile.gatech\u0022\u003ESMILE\u003C\/a\u003E, and\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/instagram.com\/crcatgeorgiatech\u0022\u003E the CRC\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for\u0026nbsp;the most up to date\u0026nbsp;information and details. Get your tickets to SCPC\u0026rsquo;s events on Campus Tickets at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.universitytickets.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/gatech.universitytickets.com\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"New Sponsorship Allows Campus Partners to Level Up Student Support "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWith\u0026nbsp;support\u0026nbsp;from Invesco QQQ,\u0026nbsp;Student Center Programs Council (SCPC), SMILE, the Campus\u0026nbsp;Recreation\u0026nbsp;Center (CRC), and Tech Dining have partnered for\u0026nbsp;this semester\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;Finals Week\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;provide\u0026nbsp;opportunities for students to take a minute for themselves\u0026nbsp;during a high-stress time of the 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ahead.\u0026nbsp;Here\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;what you may have missed about the Student Center\u0026rsquo;s reach\u0026nbsp;beyond the Student Center:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;Exhibition\u0026nbsp;Hall\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Exhibition Hall, one of the new facilities built in phase one of the Campus Center project, has\u0026nbsp;been open for a\u0026nbsp;more than a year.\u0026nbsp;This\u0026nbsp;46,000ft\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E\u0026nbsp;building,\u0026nbsp;located\u0026nbsp;across from the ISYE building and next to the Student Center Parking Deck, is built to serve the meeting and conference needs of the entire community.\u0026nbsp;In its\u0026nbsp;short history\u0026nbsp;this facility\u0026nbsp;has\u0026nbsp;already\u0026nbsp;become\u0026nbsp;a\u0026nbsp;magnet for\u0026nbsp;campus events like\u0026nbsp;Midnight\u0026nbsp;Breakfast,\u0026nbsp;resource\u0026nbsp;fairs, and the vaccine clinic.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMany services have been housed\u0026nbsp;in the Exhibition Hall\u0026nbsp;temporarily while the Student Center is closed for renovations,\u0026nbsp;so the community can look forward to the opening of four\u0026nbsp;new meeting spaces\u0026nbsp;and full use of the\u0026nbsp;12,000ft\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E\u0026nbsp;Midtown ballroom space\u0026nbsp;once the transition of services to the Student Center is complete and final work is done on the rooms.\u0026nbsp;Those spaces will be open to the community for reservations starting in Spring 2022.\u0026nbsp;More about the spaces\u0026nbsp;that are available\u0026nbsp;for use now and those coming in Fall 2022\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/exhibition-hall-rooms\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecan be found\u0026nbsp;at this link.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe *NEW* Student Center\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWatching from over the\u0026nbsp;fence line, the community will see the new and improved Student Center and Stamps Commons take\u0026nbsp;shape\u0026nbsp;over the\u0026nbsp;rest\u0026nbsp;of this academic year.\u0026nbsp;Construction\u0026nbsp;is currently on\u0026nbsp;schedule to be\u0026nbsp;complete\u0026nbsp;next summer, so the building\u0026nbsp;is expected to be\u0026nbsp;open to welcome students\u0026nbsp;and the community once again in Fall 2022.\u0026nbsp;Registration\u0026nbsp;for hard hat tours of the Student Center\u0026nbsp;is\u0026nbsp;now full,\u0026nbsp;but more spots will be available in Spring 2022.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen it opens, the completed Student Center will include eight\u0026nbsp;new meeting rooms, as well as a\u0026nbsp;small theater with\u0026nbsp;165-retractable seats,\u0026nbsp;297-seat\u0026nbsp;performance\u0026nbsp;theater, and the bowling and billiards areas of the new Tech Rec.\u0026nbsp;Each room\u202fin the new Student Center\u0026nbsp;is\u0026nbsp;named after one of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s major streets, chosen by student vote.\u0026nbsp;Reservations for\u202fall spaces within the Student Center will be open to the campus community\u202fin Spring 2022.\u202fUntil then,\u202fthe community can\u0026nbsp;explore\u202fthese\u202ffuture spaces online\u0026nbsp;by following the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/student-center-rooms\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Elinks on this page\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to find\u0026nbsp;renderings,\u0026nbsp;capacity\u0026nbsp;information, and more.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew\u0026nbsp;Buildings Means New Team\u0026nbsp;Name\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the completion of the Campus Center project, the portfolio of spaces managed by the Student Center team\u0026nbsp;will include five buildings and\u0026nbsp;portions of the campus\u0026rsquo; outdoors.\u0026nbsp;This growth in scope\u0026nbsp;precipitates a clarifying change in name for the\u0026nbsp;team of\u0026nbsp;more than 100 people\u0026nbsp;that manage it. Now\u0026nbsp;called\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EStudent and Campus Event Centers\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;team, this\u0026nbsp;unit\u0026nbsp;will continue to focus on\u0026nbsp;providing\u0026nbsp;high quality spaces for the community to gather and life-shaping opportunities for our students to grow and\u0026nbsp;develop.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Our overall mission has not changed,\u0026rdquo; say Dr. Lindsay Bryant, senior director of the team. \u0026ldquo;We are still here to help build\u0026nbsp;a strong sense\u0026nbsp;of campus community through our wide variety of services. The Student \u0026amp; Campus Event Centers team will continue to do this daily with the students, faculty, and staff we serve in our spaces.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe community\u0026nbsp;will\u0026nbsp;start to see the new\u0026nbsp;name\u0026nbsp;appear\u0026nbsp;in the coming\u0026nbsp;months, but\u0026nbsp;contact information for\u0026nbsp;those in need of assistance\u0026nbsp;remains the same.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Pavilion\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENestled in the greenspace between the Instructional Center and the W02 Student Center Parking Deck\u0026nbsp;you\u0026rsquo;ll\u0026nbsp;find a collection of smaller buildings that include the Rising Roll Caf\u0026eacute;, Burdell\u0026rsquo;s and\u0026nbsp;DePoe\u0026nbsp;Optical, and both the Student Center and Student Engagement team offices.\u0026nbsp;In addition to these community must-haves, the space around the Pavilion\u0026nbsp;features some of the best outdoor seating on campus.\u0026nbsp;When\u0026nbsp;the Student Center renovations are\u0026nbsp;complete, all\u0026nbsp;Pavilion\u0026nbsp;services except for the\u0026nbsp;caf\u0026eacute;\u0026nbsp;will\u0026nbsp;move\u0026nbsp;into new\u0026nbsp;homes in\u0026nbsp;the Student Center. More details about what will be installed in the Pavilion after that,\u0026nbsp;including a\u0026nbsp;new\u0026nbsp;and improved\u0026nbsp;Paper \u0026amp; Clay (campus creative studio),\u0026nbsp;will be available in Spring 2022.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Historic Academy of Medicine\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENot everyone in the community knows about the team\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;historic gem of an event space,\u0026nbsp;located\u0026nbsp;at the edge of campus in Midtown. The Historic Academy of Medicine,\u0026nbsp;located\u0026nbsp;at\u0026nbsp;875 West Peachtree\u0026nbsp;in Midtown, has long been an important part of the campus events scene at Georgia Tech, serving as long time host for retirement dinners, the Annual Women\u0026rsquo;s Leadership Conference, and more.\u0026nbsp;The historically renovated space is also often recognized for its role in many movies, such as Zombieland 2, Selma, and the\u0026nbsp;Accountant.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile known for its historic charm,\u0026nbsp;the team at the Academy\u0026nbsp;-\u0026nbsp;as\u0026nbsp;it is\u0026nbsp;affectionately known\u0026nbsp;-\u0026nbsp;have worked hard over the\u0026nbsp;past year to\u0026nbsp;help the community see the space as the hip\u0026nbsp;and modern location it can be.\u0026nbsp;With a hands-on approach to\u0026nbsp;working with the\u0026nbsp;event hosts,\u0026nbsp;the Academy\u0026nbsp;team\u0026nbsp;can turn the space\u0026nbsp;into the best\u0026nbsp;possible environment\u0026nbsp;for any number of events.\u0026nbsp;Much about\u0026nbsp;the building\u0026rsquo;s event services have all been updated\u0026nbsp;to make the space more\u0026nbsp;accessible to students and\u0026nbsp;accommodating\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;campus and private events of all kinds.\u0026nbsp;More details about the Academy\u0026rsquo;s event spaces and service\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/academy.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecan\u0026nbsp;be found\u0026nbsp;on this webpage.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Georgia Tech Post Office\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile\u0026nbsp;its permanent home in the Student Center is closed for renovation, the Post Office and the Postal\u0026nbsp;Services team have\u0026nbsp;operated\u0026nbsp;out of a space on the second floor of the Exhibition Hall.\u0026nbsp;Despite being in a\u0026nbsp;smaller space, the team has continued to\u0026nbsp;provide\u0026nbsp;service to the entire community -\u0026nbsp;thanks in part to their transition to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/hdm_1sheet_8x11_copy.pdf\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHigh Density Mail\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;They were honored with Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Cem\u003E2020 Giant Leap Award\u003C\/em\u003E for this improvement in space efficiency and mail management.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHigh Density Mail operations will still be in place after returning to\u0026nbsp;the first floor of the Student Center in 2022, meaning that those with mailing addresses will continue to receive mail at the service counter\u0026nbsp;instead of a\u0026nbsp;mailbox.\u0026nbsp;Students can find more information about updates to mail services\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/postoffice.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eon the Post Office\u0026nbsp;website.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWest Village\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;transition to self-operated Tech Dining, West Village has seen\u0026nbsp;significant changes to the second floor of the dining commons, where all-you-care-to-eat style dining has\u0026nbsp;been implemented.\u0026nbsp;Those familiar with the old space should take a moment when they first visit to\u0026nbsp;understand the new traffic patterns that will take them to any - or all -\u0026nbsp;of the\u0026nbsp;five new dining concepts. The new concepts brought on through\u0026nbsp;the switch to Tech Dining\u0026nbsp;include\u0026nbsp;Ginger \u0026amp; Spice, The Leaning Tower of Tech, White \u0026amp; Gold Grill, and more.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDiners may also notice another\u0026nbsp;substantial change\u0026nbsp;for that building: the transition to real\u0026nbsp;dishware.\u0026nbsp;These dishes, glasses, and flatware are now run through a dish return like those in the other dining halls.\u0026nbsp;Those who eat in West Village should be mindful that all\u0026nbsp;dining-related\u0026nbsp;dishware\u0026nbsp;and waste\u0026nbsp;must now be brought to the second\u0026nbsp;floor for disposal.\u0026nbsp;The change to real\u0026nbsp;dishware\u0026nbsp;should\u0026nbsp;greatly reduce\u0026nbsp;waste\u0026nbsp;in the dining space.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDespite the spread of the Student Center\u0026rsquo;s programs and services\u0026nbsp;across campus,\u0026nbsp;their mission and vision to bring the community together still holds.\u0026nbsp;Every facility and program\u0026nbsp;advances\u0026nbsp;a sense of community\u0026nbsp;on campus\u0026nbsp;in its own way,\u0026nbsp;led\u0026nbsp;by the committed\u0026nbsp;members of the Student and Campus Event Centers team.\u0026nbsp;Now with a network of support distributed throughout campus, that\u0026nbsp;team hopes to better serve the needs of\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech students, staff, and faculty\u0026nbsp;of today and tomorrow.\u0026nbsp;More information about the team and\u0026nbsp;the facilities\u0026nbsp;they manage is available at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Estudentcenter.gatech.edu.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"In Case You Missed It, the Student Center has Grown "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELast\u0026nbsp;year while many members of our community were away from campus, the Student Center team, building, and services\u0026nbsp;underwent\u0026nbsp;some\u0026nbsp;big changes\u0026nbsp;you may not have noticed.\u0026nbsp;The Campus Center Project\u0026nbsp;continues to\u0026nbsp;progress towards completion\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;late summer 2022,\u0026nbsp;and at the same time\u0026nbsp;the team behind the building\u0026nbsp;is\u0026nbsp;growing\u0026nbsp;and changing\u0026nbsp;in preparation for the exciting road ahead.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"With facilities, programs and services that stretch from West campus to Midtown, this team continues to bring campus to life in new ways."}],"uid":"28046","created_gmt":"2021-10-28 17:26:01","changed_gmt":"2021-11-03 21:55:39","author":"Kate Curnow","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-10-28T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-10-28T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"1294","name":"Auxiliary Services"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"166965","name":"Student Center"},{"id":"9169","name":"Georgia Tech Student Center"},{"id":"1400","name":"Construction"},{"id":"8275","name":"renovation"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:scinfodesk@mail.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Escinfodesk@mail.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["scinfodesk@mail.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"652243":{"#nid":"652243","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Office of Information Technology Introduces Awards Program","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Information Technology (OIT) has\u0026nbsp;introduced an awards program to acknowledge, recognize, and reward the effort, accomplishments, and contributions of employees and teams who reflect Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s and OIT\u0026rsquo;s values, mission, and goals on a regular basis.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe new program supports a strategy within\u0026nbsp;OIT\u0026#39;s five-year strategic plan to strengthen employee retention and morale efforts. Specifically:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ELead by Example, Goal 3: Create both a diverse and inclusive workforce and culture while hiring, developing, and retaining the best IT talent.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EObjective 2: Define, develop, and promote an inclusive IT culture, diversifying the OIT workforce and improving OIT\u0026rsquo;s competitive stance for employee recruiting and retention.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EStrategy 1: Create and implement an employee retention strategy (with programs like OIT Awards Program) to promote employee morale and well-being.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first awards were presented in October 2021. The categories and respective winners are:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbove \u0026amp; Beyond Award:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EOne Person Per Month (nominated by supervisor; selected by committee). This individual takes \u0026ldquo;other duties as assigned\u0026rdquo; to another level on a consistent basis.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWinner\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nRenjith Narendranathan Nair\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nIT Project Manager, Sr.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStrategic Initiatives \u0026ndash; Project Management Office\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECollaboration \u0026amp; Engagement Award:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EOne Person or Team Per Month (nominated by any colleague; selected by committee). 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Efforts to retro-commission older buildings to improve their efficiency and indoor air quality, and long-term plans in the new Housing Master Plan will ensure that a sustainability lens is used when looking\u0026nbsp;for\u0026nbsp;improvements to current buildings and future development.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESeveral residence halls now have options for composting, with plans to expand the program. Residents are encouraged to consider their utility consumption through energy competitions and a peer-to-peer educational program called the\u0026nbsp;EcoReps\u0026nbsp;that\u0026nbsp;trains\u0026nbsp;RAs\u0026nbsp;on sustainability topics to inform their residents through programming. Learn more about\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/housing.gatech.edu\/sustainability-halls\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESustainability in the Halls here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003ESustainability through Well-Being\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Good health and well-being\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;was\u0026nbsp;one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations in 2015.\u0026nbsp;The Center for Assessment, Referral, and Education (CARE)\u0026nbsp;offers programming\u0026nbsp;that promotes\u0026nbsp;mental health and well-being and provides\u0026nbsp;practical skills\u0026nbsp;and resources\u0026nbsp;that support sustainability.\u0026nbsp;The CARE\u0026nbsp;Student Ambassador program\u0026nbsp;allows\u0026nbsp;students to partner with CARE to increase the utilization of mental health and well-being resources on and off-campus.\u202fThe\u0026nbsp;program amplifies students\u0026rsquo; voices in reducing mental health stigma on campus and promoting help-seeking behaviors among peers. CARE Ambassadors\u0026nbsp;create outreach events for the Tech\u0026nbsp;community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECoffee with CARE is a drop-in opportunity for students to learn about campus and community resources and ask questions in a non-clinical setting.\u202fThis outreach focuses specifically on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities to help reduce barriers to\u0026nbsp;access to mental health resources for traditionally marginalized groups. Events are hosted throughout the school year on a variety of topics.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn more about CARE\u0026rsquo;s offerings at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/care.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecare.gatech.edu.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003ESustainability Opportunities in Dining\u0026rsquo;s New Operation\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s new in-house dining program began in July of this year.\u0026nbsp;Tech Dining\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;operation presented new\u0026nbsp;opportunities to\u0026nbsp;prioritize\u0026nbsp;sustainability.\u0026nbsp;The department\u0026nbsp;has committed to sustainability\u0026nbsp;by hiring a sustainability specialist and student\u0026nbsp;employees\u0026nbsp;to support the implementation and growth of its sustainability program across campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETech\u0026nbsp;Dining\u0026nbsp;prioritizes\u0026nbsp;local, sustainable, and ethical purchasing whenever possible, supporting the local economy and community farmers while increasing the availability of fresh, nutrient-dense produce across campus.\u0026nbsp;Additionally,\u0026nbsp;they work to\u0026nbsp;purchase compostable to-go wares and cutlery as much as\u0026nbsp;possible and\u0026nbsp;seek to identify recyclable alternatives when necessary.\u0026nbsp;Dining also manages institution-wide composting collections at the Exhibition Hall,\u0026nbsp;Brittain\u0026nbsp;and North Avenue Dining Halls, and West Village.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough\u0026nbsp;regular sustainability tabling at the Community Market,\u0026nbsp;Tech Dining\u0026rsquo;s local, ethical, and plant-forward offerings are highlighted and often sampled, during regular sustainability tabling at the Community Market. This approach allows students to learn about Tech Dining\u0026rsquo;s sustainability practices while exploring opportunities to incorporate sustainable habits into their own lives.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn more about Tech Dining\u0026rsquo;s sustainability operations at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/dining.gatech.edu\/sustainability-dining\u0022\u003Edining.gatech.edu\/sustainability-dining\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EServing Students Sustainably\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Students\u0026rsquo; Temporary Assistance and Resources (STAR) program provides stability for students to pursue a fulfilling college experience. The program collaborates across campus to support students and increase campus awareness of its resources.\u0026nbsp;Klemis\u0026nbsp;Kitchen is an initiative that serves as a food pantry for Georgia Tech students with dietary needs and financial concerns that limit their access to proper nourishment. Tech Dining\u0026nbsp;provides regular donations to\u0026nbsp;Klemis\u0026nbsp;Kitchen, thereby directly increasing the accessibility of fresh, wholesome meals to students who are experiencing food insecurity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECampus Closet is another initiative that lends appropriate clothing to students\u0026nbsp;who are prospective hires without proper business attire. Learn more about the STAR program at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentlife.gatech.edu\/content\/star-services\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Estudentlife.gatech.edu\/content\/star-services.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EOptions for Commuters and Planning for Transit\u0026rsquo;s Future\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EParking and Transportation Services (PTS) has implemented and planned several initiatives to increase energy efficiency and reduce Tech\u0026rsquo;s impact on\u0026nbsp;greenhouse\u0026nbsp;gasses. Through updating the existing infrastructure with more efficient LED lighting, energy costs have been reduced by up to 80%. When campus transit brings its new fleet to campus, a portion of the new transit fleet is expected to be hybrid electric.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPTS primarily uses virtual permitting without a physical hangtag, is considering all-electric options for parking enforcement vehicles, and allows campus commuters flexible options to support teleworking and alternative work schedules.\u0026nbsp;Alternative commute programs, like\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/commute-concierge\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECommute Concierge\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;help\u0026nbsp;the campus plan different ways to get to and around campus by encouraging biking, walking, transit use, carpooling, and\u0026nbsp;ridesharing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/sustainability-parking-and-transportation\u0022\u003EClick here\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for more information about PTS\u0026rsquo;s sustainability initiatives.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EEncouraging Active Transportation\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMove Georgia Tech is a new initiative from Campus Services seeking to encourage the campus community to choose \u0026ldquo;active,\u0026rdquo; or human-powered transportation for traveling to, from, and around campus. By choosing active transportation, the initiative hopes to connect the community through an increased sense of well-being and belonging. Learn more about Move Georgia Tech at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/crc.gatech.edu\/move\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecrc.gatech.edu\/move\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EGreen Goodbyes\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough a partnership between Housing and Residence Life, the Students\u0026rsquo; Temporary Assistance and Resources (STAR) program, and the Office of Campus Sustainability, materials donations drives are held around move-out to ensure that residents can donate the\u0026nbsp;reusable\u0026nbsp;clothing, food, and household goods\u0026nbsp;they no longer need\u0026nbsp;instead of throwing them away. These items are then donated to local charities or given back to the student community before the fall semester. Learn more about\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2021\/05\/02\/saying-green-goodbyes-sustainability-student-support-move-out\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGreen Goodbyes here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003ESustainability Alignment with the Campus Center Project\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Campus Center project has been an important opportunity for the Student and Campus Event Centers team to realign sustainability efforts throughout their portfolio of buildings and services. As\u0026nbsp;each of\u0026nbsp;their\u0026nbsp;facilities\u0026nbsp;is\u0026nbsp;built or renovated, the design-build team focuses\u0026nbsp;on meeting ASHRAE standards by opting for a low-finish design that uses fewer materials, outdoor elements that support natural water management, and flexibility of program so that facilities can fulfill multiple needs to maximize space-efficiency.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWaste and recycling practices are also being standardized across the portfolio to ensure that the composting or waste sorting experience is consistent and optimized in\u0026nbsp;all of\u0026nbsp;their buildings. As the project concludes this summer with the completion of the Student Center\u0026#39;s transformation, the community can expect to\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/gtstudentcenter\/10-sustainable-features-you-may-not-have-spotted-i-8c8h7c3fa5\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esee more examples of sustainable practice in action\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003ESavings at the\u0026nbsp;Bookstore\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.bncollege.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBarnes \u0026amp;\u0026nbsp;Noble @ Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;has made\u0026nbsp;efforts to\u0026nbsp;improve energy savings in the bookstore and paper savings for students. The lighting has been replaced with high-efficiency bulbs to reduce energy consumption. More\u0026nbsp;ebooks\u0026nbsp;and digital course materials were provided than\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;previous years, reducing the need for paper to produce the materials. The\u0026nbsp;Bookstore\u0026nbsp;is also saving water bottles in two ways, by implementing touchless water filling stations and providing graduation regalia that is made from recycled water bottles.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EUpgrades at the CRC\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Campus Recreation Center has undergone and is planning future upgrades to the facility to support\u0026nbsp;its\u0026nbsp;sustainability goals. Lighting in the Fitness Center, Basketball Courts, and the Leisure Pool were converted to LED in 2017 with plans to convert the Competition Pool and Stamps Recreation Fields in the future. All program waivers and transactions for patrons have gone digital. Stamps Recreation Fields is a rainwater infiltration area that allows 44,500 cubic feet of water to be gradually released into\u0026nbsp;the ground, recharging the basin\u0026rsquo;s groundwater system.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo support sustainable transportation, the CRC\u0026nbsp;launch\u0026nbsp;the Commuter Shower Pass to expand access to showers on campus for active commuters. Learn more about the CRC\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.crc.gatech.edu\/sustainability-crc\u0022\u003Esustainability\u0026nbsp;efforts\u0026nbsp;here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EFASET Goes Green\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/transitionprograms.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENew Student and Transition Programs (NSTP)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;has\u0026nbsp;made an effort\u0026nbsp;to go digital with FASET schedules since 2019.\u0026nbsp;Before\u0026nbsp;Covid-19, approximately eight thousand schedules were printed for FASET. Other programming for FASET, like resource fairs and information sessions, also went digital due to the pandemic. 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He will begin his new role at Tech on Oct. 18 and will report directly to Daren Hubbard, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;With so much work on the horizon in the areas of cybersecurity and data protection, we are very pleased that Leo will be joining Georgia Tech during this pivotal time,\u0026rdquo; Hubbard said. \u0026ldquo;His years of experience in data and cybersecurity and his proven record as a leader within higher education will help us advance our Data Excellence efforts and bring extensive knowledge and experience to our students, faculty, staff, and other Institute partners.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHowell has been at the University of Oregon since 2017 and is responsible for the university\u0026rsquo;s information security and operational strategy as well as its cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance program. 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A new campus\u0026nbsp;initiative\u0026nbsp;from Campus Services seeks to challenge that perception.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/crc.gatech.edu\/move-gt\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMove Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;will encourage the\u0026nbsp;campus community to\u0026nbsp;choose\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;active,\u0026rdquo; or human-powered transportation for traveling\u0026nbsp;to, from, and around campus.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s campus\u0026nbsp;can be traversed in\u0026nbsp;twenty\u0026nbsp;minutes\u0026nbsp;on foot and is\u0026nbsp;considered\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;very walkable.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;With a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.walkscore.com\/GA\/Atlanta\/Georgia_Tech\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWalk Score\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;73,\u0026nbsp;most errands\u0026nbsp;on campus\u0026nbsp;can be completed without the use of a car. Georgia Tech is\u0026nbsp;also\u0026nbsp;recognized by\u0026nbsp;the League of American Bicyclists as a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly University, while\u0026nbsp;Atlanta\u0026nbsp;is\u0026nbsp;included on\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EBicycling Magazine\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;list of the \u0026ldquo;50 Best Bike Cities.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;There are\u0026nbsp;over 120 miles of riding infrastructure\u0026nbsp;in the city, including a new protected\u0026nbsp;Light Individual Transportation (LIT)\u0026nbsp;lane on Spring Street through Tech Square.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMove Georgia Tech will\u0026nbsp;promote the efficiency of\u0026nbsp;active transportation\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;encourage\u0026nbsp;the campus community\u0026nbsp;to consider\u0026nbsp;the impact\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;their\u0026nbsp;transportation choices on\u0026nbsp;their physical and mental health and the environment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Only 20% of the adult population\u0026nbsp;get\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;150 minutes\u0026nbsp;of weekly exercise recommended by the American Heart Association,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;says Caroline Dotts, interim senior director of Campus\u0026nbsp;Recreation.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;Walking to class or meetings\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;commuting by\u0026nbsp;bike\u0026nbsp;are\u0026nbsp;convenient ways\u0026nbsp;to integrate activity into\u0026nbsp;your day and\u0026nbsp;have\u0026nbsp;proven just as effective\u0026nbsp;at improving physical\u0026nbsp;and mental\u0026nbsp;health\u0026nbsp;as a structured workout.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EActive transportation\u0026nbsp;has\u0026nbsp;been found to\u0026nbsp;reduce stress\u0026nbsp;and anxiety and\u0026nbsp;increase positive mood,\u0026nbsp;but you do not have to\u0026nbsp;rely\u0026nbsp;exclusively on\u0026nbsp;an\u0026nbsp;active commute to\u0026nbsp;get\u0026nbsp;the benefits.\u0026nbsp;People who commute\u0026nbsp;using\u0026nbsp;public transportation average \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4262577\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E19 minutes of activity per day\u003C\/a\u003E, as they move\u0026nbsp;between stops and their\u0026nbsp;destination,\u0026nbsp;and enjoy the same social connectivity as\u0026nbsp;active\u0026nbsp;commuters.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWalking and riding emit a fraction of the carbon emissions of driving. Georgia Tech is committed to being carbon neutral by 2050, and, as the transportation sector is responsible for 29% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, attainment of carbon neutrality will require that more members of the campus community choose sustainable transportation options.\u0026nbsp;A\u0026nbsp;2021\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2021\/02\/210208104624.htm\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Estudy\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;revealed that just swapping one car trip per day with a form of active transportation can have a significant impact on personal carbon emissions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The message of active transportation is empowering,\u0026rdquo; says Move Georgia Tech organizer Becky James. \u0026ldquo;The daily choice to walk, ride, or roll versus\u0026nbsp;drive may seem small, but it is a change that we can implement now that will not only benefit the planet but our personal health.\u0026nbsp;When you consider the potential for the collective impact of our campus community, it is exciting.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELearn More and Get Moving\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ESignage\u0026nbsp;throughout campus\u0026nbsp;will\u0026nbsp;provide\u0026nbsp;walking, riding, and rolling times to common destinations. Use the QR code to\u0026nbsp;learn\u0026nbsp;the most efficient route\u0026nbsp;to your destination\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;create your own route\u0026nbsp;incorporating\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.crc.gatech.edu\/tyler-brown-pi-mile\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETyler Brown\u0026nbsp;Pi Mile\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;EcoCommons, and greenspaces\u0026nbsp;throughout campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EVisit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/crc.gatech.edu\/move\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMove Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;calculate\u0026nbsp;the financial and environmental impact of your current commute\u0026nbsp;and total carbon footprint.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EJoin the Georgia Tech\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.lovetoride.net\/atlanta\/pages\/info?locale=en-US\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBiketober\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;workplace\u0026nbsp;team\u0026nbsp;and help the team by riding and encouraging others to ride.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EDownload the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/citymapper.com\/atlanta\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECitymapper\u0026nbsp;app\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to compare\u0026nbsp;routes and\u0026nbsp;transportation\u0026nbsp;options.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ETake the online Ride Smart\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/bike.hwb.gatech.edu\/safety\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eclass\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to learn about\u0026nbsp;riding bikes and scooters in an urban environment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EDiscover\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/bike.hwb.gatech.edu\/active-commuting\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecampus\u0026nbsp;resources\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for active commuters, such as shower locations, secure bike\u0026nbsp;parking\u0026nbsp;rooms, and bike repair and maintenance\u0026nbsp;options.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ELearn about\u0026nbsp;living\u0026nbsp;more sustainably\u0026nbsp;as a student with\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/s1.sustain.gatech.edu\/sustainable-living-guide\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESustainable Living Guide\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta is known for being a car-centric city. 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These objectives inform the pillars of Data Excellence \u0026ndash; management, protection, and value \u0026ndash; and will guide the work to be done in the following strategic areas: \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Col\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECustomer engagement.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGovernance and management.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESecurity, privacy, and risk.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EData services.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIdentity and access.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESystem modernization.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EComprised of leaders and experts across the Institute, the Data Excellence steering committee has identified a series of projects and process changes, many required by University System of Georgia (USG) policy, to support each focus area. Policy-related projects that are currently underway include:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEndpoint Security Compliance Campaign\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe Endpoint Security campaign includes controls that add a layer of security to devices that connect to networks that may otherwise make them vulnerable to cyberattacks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/datax.gatech.edu\/endpointcompliance\u0022\u003ELearn More \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFall Cybersecurity Training\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe USG requires cybersecurity training on a biannual basis for all employees. Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Fall Cybersecurity Training is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Aug. 31, and end Friday, Sept. 24.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/datax.gatech.edu\/fallcstraining\u0022\u003ELearn More \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnterprise Data Governance\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe Data Governance committee is charged with guiding policy and business processes to ensure that Institute data is governed, managed, secured, and compliant.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/edm.gatech.edu\/data-governance\/overview\u0022\u003ELearn More \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Data Excellence steering committee, led by Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Daren Hubbard,\u0026nbsp;aspires to transform data governance and management practices, and reimagine how data is leveraged to tell stories and drive important decisions. The team also strives to establish a culture around data security and privacy that applies ownership and responsibility to each member of the Georgia Tech community.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;In recent conversations around cyber and data security, many of my peers have heard me say that \u0026lsquo;Jackets protecting jackets goes beyond our response to the Covid-19 pandemic. It becomes a way of life for how we protect the Institute and its valuable assets from compromise,\u0026rsquo;\u0026rdquo; Hubbard said. \u0026ldquo;Through our Data Excellence initiative, we are working toward this culture of shared ownership not only in how we protect data, but also in the transformative work that we do to enable global change.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe committee has coordinated a robust engagement schedule to keep stakeholders informed and up to date on Data Excellence projects.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am excited to partner with faculty, staff, and students to advance these critical efforts and redefine the data strategy for Georgia Tech,\u0026rdquo; said Hubbard.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/d8gtdata.oit.gatech.edu\/home\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Edatax.gatech.edu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EContact\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMalynda Dorsey\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDirector of IT Marketing \u0026amp; Communications\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:malynda@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Emalynda@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is taking steps to reshape its data strategy as part of the multi-year, multi-phase Data Excellence initiative.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech is taking steps to reshape its data strategy as part of the multi-year, multi-phase Data Excellence initiative. 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Clough will be the new home for the coffee concept with ties to Georgia Tech alumni. After observing the company\u0026rsquo;s successful implementation of unique, first-class coffee shops on the campuses of Washington University and Emory University, Tech Dining knew Kaldi\u0026rsquo;s could provide Georgia Tech students and staff a distinctive coffee experience with matchless community support.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe original Kaldi\u0026rsquo;s location, named for a legendary Ethiopian goat herder, opened on Demun Avenue in St. Louis in 1994.\u0026nbsp;According to folklore, the\u0026nbsp;goat herder Kaldi\u0026nbsp;first discovered the potential of coffee beans. He noticed that after eating the berries from a certain tree, his goats became so energetic that they did not sleep at night.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 2008, Tricia and Tyler Zimmer bought the shop and quickly began expanding. In addition to their flagship store in St. Louis, they now have over 20 locations, with Atlanta as a \u0026ldquo;second home base.\u0026rdquo; As they expand their operation, they want to play a bigger role in the Atlanta community. \u0026ldquo;This is a family business, and we focus on relationships,\u0026rdquo; says Tricia. \u0026ldquo;We love how a cup of coffee brings people together and builds community.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoffee and a Focus on the Community\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKaldi\u0026rsquo;s is not a cookie-cutter operation. The style of each caf\u0026eacute; is different, and the experience fits the communities they serve. The employees at each location strive to be more than a cup of coffee; they want to be a part of the surrounding community. \u0026ldquo;We focus on getting guests engaged and excited about what we\u0026rsquo;re doing,\u0026rdquo; Tricia shares. \u0026ldquo;We are using design aesthetics\u0026nbsp;to fit inside the Clough Building. We worked closely with our designer to select finishes and colors to complement the existing\u0026nbsp;building. We also want to make sure we utilize\u0026nbsp;soft seating and other comfortable features to give it a warm and inviting environment.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe company takes a three-pronged approach to meet their goal of community partnership, supporting philanthropy, health and wellness, and education. They work with Akilah Institute\/Davis College in Rwanda, currently donating proceeds from their Rwandan coffee sales to the school in addition to developing a longer-term internship program and experiential learning program.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKaldi\u0026rsquo;s has a unique program with one of their university partners where they provide an experiential learning platform for business school students to work at Kaldi\u0026rsquo;s and earn course credits. The students gain access to the business data and have real world examples to use for their courses. Kaldi\u0026rsquo;s also works with student organizations and classes to provide inside views of business practices, including field trips to visit farms to learn about sourcing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESourcing and Sustainability\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 2008, when the Zimmers purchased that first shop, the coffee industry looked very different than it does today. Although coffee consumers had begun requesting fair-trade and organic coffee, there was little interaction between farmers and roasters. Farmers sold their beans in bulk to brokers who then sold by the pound to roasters.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWanting to build relationships with farmers, Kaldi\u0026rsquo;s pioneered a game-changing approach to purchasing coffee beans. The Zimmers began meeting with the farmers in person, talking openly about pricing and negotiating directly with them. They initiated regular visits to farms for tastings with farmers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis new buying process had several benefits for both the farmers and Kaldi\u0026rsquo;s. Farmers had more control and involvement in the process and better understood what roasters needed. They began focusing on establishing relationships with roasters to earn return business and changed their practices to meet expectations for quality and sustainability. Many farmers have now added their own coffee taste-testing kitchens, called cupping labs, to monitor and improve their crops. For Kaldi\u0026rsquo;s, they have gained access to a reliable, sustainable source of high-quality beans. In Columbia Monserrate, for example, Kaldi\u0026rsquo;s buys half of the entire village\u0026rsquo;s annual coffee production.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELos Tablones Farm\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of the farms Kaldi\u0026rsquo;s has partnered with is Los Tablones. Kaldi\u0026rsquo;s has purchased their entire annual crop for the past seven years. Located in El Salvador, Los Tablones is a more than fourth generation family farm owned and operated by the Markwort family.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Two generations of the Markwort family happen to be Georgia Tech alumni and supporters, including Herb Markwort, Jr., \u0026lsquo;75 who holds a degree in Industrial Management, and his wife Marielos Markwort, \u0026lsquo;76 whose degree is a Master of Science in Industrial Management. Both are avid Georgia Tech supporters.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Together they wear their GT gear proudly and their son, Brett, \u0026rsquo;07, who holds a degree in Chemical and Bio Engineering, and never misses an opportunity to promote GT to his three daughters, whom hopefully will continue the legacy.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the opening of the Georgia Tech location, all Los Tablones beans will be specially dedicated to the Georgia Tech store, which will be the only place coffee sippers can get this exact brew. Kaldi\u0026rsquo;s is excited about this new arrangement. \u0026ldquo;As a family-owned business Kaldi\u0026rsquo;s can make long-standing relationships with farmers, who depend on what we purchase,\u0026rdquo; Tyler explains.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMarielos\u0026rsquo; brother, Rene Cornejo, lives in El Salvador and manages the day-to-day operations of the farm. The farm\u0026rsquo;s premium location in Concepcion de Ataco, in the Quitachapan region allows it to produce high-quality beans. Its high altitude (1,300m) produces a perfect climate for growing coffee beans. It has a long growing season and fertile, volcanic soil.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECoffee beans do not all ripen at once, so the harvest season extends from December to April. The beans at Los Tablones are all hand-picked. This allows pickers to select only perfectly ripe fruit, which at its peak looks like dark cherries. The fruit is then washed and sun-dried on a large patio where workers rake the beans regularly to ensure they are dried consistently.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;The beans are then delivered to Kaldi\u0026rsquo;s in 69 kilo burlap sacks, at a rate of 8000 pounds per year. The entire harvest will go toward serving the Georgia Tech campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELos Tablones has implemented a variety of sustainable farming practices. The coffee bean trees are grown under a natural shade canopy of Cuje trees. This shade canopy provides a habitat for birds and bees, which in turn act as natural fertilizers and pollinators for the coffee plants, reducing the amount of fertilizer the Markworts must apply. In addition, the farm refuses to use pesticides or allow any hunting or wood burning on the property.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll Los Tablones beans are now specially dedicated to the Georgia Tech Kaldi\u0026rsquo;s location, which will be the only location customers can get this exact brew. 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We also formally introduce the multi-phase, multi-year \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/datax.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EData Excellence\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E initiative at Georgia Tech. I\u0026#39;m extremely excited to share details around this initiative, which directly supports the \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/strategicplan.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInstitute Strategic Plan\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E and brings together leaders from across the Institute to address \u0026quot;all things data\u0026quot;.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is Data Excellence?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOur approach to Data Excellence is rooted in three pillars:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EManagement\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Sound governance and management of data underpin its access, security, and use across the Institute.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProtection\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Security and privacy of data safeguards information from compromise, corruption, or loss.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EValue\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;-\u0026nbsp;Data helps drive important decision making and empowers us to tell amazing stories.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese pillars are foundational to our success and\u0026nbsp;guide the work that is being done in six focus areas of Data Excellence. The six areas include:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Col\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESecurity, Privacy \u0026amp; Risk;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGovernance \u0026amp; Management;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EData Services;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESystem Modernization;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIdentity \u0026amp; Access; and\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECustomer Engagement.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EComprised of leaders and experts across the Institute, the Data Excellence steering committee has identified a series of projects and process changes to support each of these focus areas. I am honored to lead this committee, which\u0026nbsp;aspires to not only transform our data governance and management practices, but reimagine how data is leveraged to make decisions and drive positive change. We also strive to establish a culture around data security and privacy that applies ownership and responsibility to each member of the Georgia Tech community. \u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn recent conversations around cyber and data security, many of my peers have heard me say that \u0026quot;Jackets protecting jackets goes beyond our response to the Covid-19 pandemic; it becomes a way of life for how we protect the Institute and its valuable assets from compromise.\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOver the academic year, please expect a series of communications and planned engagement around various Data Excellence year-one priorities, including Endpoint Security Compliance, Governance, Cybersecurity Training, and a signature data awareness event. 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This week, almost 4500 upper-class and graduate residents will move in on August 18, 20, and 21.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith much of campus back in person, look out for impacts to traffic and additional congestion on Wednesday, August 18, and Friday, August 20. Here\u0026rsquo;s what you need to know:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EResidents moving in will enter campus heading westbound on North Avenue and turn right on Tech Parkway to get to the back of the CRC Parking Deck for check-in. There will be additional congestion on these routes, expect delays.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAfter check-in, residents will turn left onto Ferst Drive from the CRC Parking Deck and take either a left onto 6\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E Street for West Campus or stay straight on Ferst Drive, turning right onto Techwood Drive for East Campus and North Avenue Apartments. Ferst Drive will remain open to through traffic. Please use caution as GTPD officers and volunteers will be on-site directing traffic.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EExpect additional delays and congestion throughout West Campus, on Techwood Drive, Luckie Street, Pine Street, and Centennial Olympic Park Drive for East Campus and North Avenue move-in.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, please abide by all \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/fa7f3af7ff08\/move-in-5367957\u0022\u003Eparking notices\u003C\/a\u003E and posted signage\u0026nbsp;as these areas are needed for resident check-in, unloading, and long-term parking. This includes:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EW10 permit holders, who can park in\u0026nbsp;W02-Student Center deck.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EER54 permit holders, who\u0026nbsp;can park in\u0026nbsp;ER54-North Ave. South deck (levels 2 and 3).\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWest campus on-street parking can park in WR30-Curran deck and W31-IPST lot.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEast campus on-street parking can park in\u0026nbsp;E52-Peters deck and E65-McCamish lot.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about move-in, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/housing.gatech.edu\/move-in\u0022\u003Ehousing.gatech.edu\/move-in.\u003C\/a\u003E Welcome home, Jackets!\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Expect Delays on August 18 and 20"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAlmost 4500 upper-class and graduate Yellow Jackets return to campus August 18, 20, and 21. 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This affects mail service for students with mail folders at the Post Office and campus mail delivery to departments.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStudents should not come to the Post Office to pick up their mail unless they have received an email notification from the Postal Services team.\u003C\/strong\u003E Delivery delays are expected while mail processing capacity resumes. Students are encouraged to redirect important items currently in route, if possible. If you are able to, consider purchasing items locally as this disruption will delay package delivery. To help our team return to normal operations, students\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eshould not send large packages\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;to their campus address at this time.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECampus mail delivery to departments will be delayed through Friday, August 20.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003ECritical campus deliveries will resume today. USPS deliveries to campus will resume on August 17 and delays are expected as the Post Office processes the incoming mail that was delayed due to the disruption.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOutgoing mail metering services for more than 200 pieces remain suspended. 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This affects mail service for students with mail folders at the Post Office and campus mail delivery to departments."}],"uid":"28046","created_gmt":"2021-08-13 14:14:35","changed_gmt":"2021-08-16 22:04:39","author":"Kate Curnow","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-08-13T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-08-13T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"1294","name":"Auxiliary Services"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"119891","name":"post office"},{"id":"168354","name":"postal services"},{"id":"186253","name":"campus mail"},{"id":"166965","name":"Student Center"},{"id":"9169","name":"Georgia Tech Student Center"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGwenda Bryant\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cem\u003Epostofficeask@po.gatech.edu\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["postofficeask@po.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"649646":{"#nid":"649646","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Week of Welcome Preview","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWeek of Welcome kicks off\u0026nbsp;this weekend\u0026nbsp;with first-year move-in, followed by an entire week of over 260 events and workshops to welcome Yellow Jackets back to campus.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere\u0026rsquo;s a preview of some of the events happening during the week.\u0026nbsp;For the full event list,\u0026nbsp;download\u0026nbsp;the Georgia Tech Guidebook App in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/georgia-tech-guidebook\/id1037312601\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EApple\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.guidebook.apps.gatech15.android\u0026amp;hl=en_US\u0026amp;gl=US\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGoogle\u0026nbsp;Play\u0026nbsp;Store\u003C\/a\u003E, or explore the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/gtwow2021\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E2021 Week of Welcome Guidebook\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;on your desktop.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESunday, August 15\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26981096\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGreen Good(buys)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGreen Good(buys) is\u0026nbsp;a no-cost market at the\u0026nbsp;Kendeda\u0026nbsp;Building\u0026nbsp;from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.\u202fAll items, which will be free to any student, were collected during last\u0026nbsp;spring\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;move-out, cleaned, and brought to\u0026nbsp;Kendeda\u0026nbsp;specifically for this event.\u0026nbsp;Find something useful and reduce the overall materials purchased and thrown away in our residence halls each year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26673826\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERock, Ramble, and Roll!\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFirst-years can kick\u0026nbsp;off Week of Welcome and the\u0026nbsp;fall\u0026nbsp;2021 semester at Rock, Ramble, and Roll! Come to the Student Center\u0026#39;s Exhibition Hall\u0026nbsp;from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.\u0026nbsp;for dinner\u0026nbsp;before heading over to Tech Green for inflatables, games, and so much more.\u202fHosted by the Student Center, Tech Dining, and Housing and Residence Life, Rock, Ramble, and Roll is the perfect opportunity to jump-start your first college semester, have some fun, and make new friends. This event is open to first-year students only.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EMonday, August 16\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26888175\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EYellow Jacket Mega Mixer\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPlayfair brings new students together for the first time for the ultimate icebreaker.\u0026nbsp;Get to know your\u0026nbsp;fellow classmates and make connections for\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/7131401\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Efirst-years\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;on\u0026nbsp;August 16\u0026nbsp;and for\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/7131402\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esecond-year and transfer students\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;on August 19\u0026nbsp;from 5 p.m. \u0026ndash; 8 p.m. on the CRC Stamps Field.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26973173\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECovid-19 Vaccine Clinic\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe now have a powerful new tool in the fight against the coronavirus. COVID-19 vaccines\u0026nbsp;will be\u0026nbsp;available at\u0026nbsp;McCamish Pavilion from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\u0026nbsp;for those who are eligible. Visit\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/mytest.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Emytest.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u202fto schedule an appointment.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/coronavirus\/vaccine\/appointments#prepare\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EReview\u0026nbsp;these instructions\u003C\/a\u003E\u202fto prepare for your vaccination.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/27050125\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Circulator\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECatch a ride\u0026nbsp;on one of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Stinger buses\u0026nbsp;to different parts of Atlanta\u0026nbsp;for grocery, room furnishings, events, and attractions.\u0026nbsp;Use the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/bus.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPassioGo app\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to find the \u0026ldquo;Charter\u0026rdquo; bus on the map.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAtlantic Station \u0026ndash; August 16, 17, 19, and 22 from 10 a.m. \u0026ndash; 5:30 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nPiedmont Park and Ponce City Market \u0026ndash; August 17 from 10 a.m. \u0026ndash; 4 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCentennial Olympic Park \u0026ndash; August 19 from 10 a.m. \u0026ndash; 4 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the full schedule, check the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/gtwow2021\/\u0022\u003EWeek of Welcome Guidebook.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ETuesday, August 17\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26947731\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECampus Resource Fair\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Campus Resource Fair will allow students to interact with a variety of different offices and departments at Georgia Tech\u0026nbsp;to support the student experience. Come get your questions answered, meet our staff members, and pick up some free swag\u0026nbsp;on Tech Walkway from 1 p.m. \u0026ndash; 4 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26947724\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETraveling While Black\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETraveling While Black is a 20-minute virtual reality documentary that immerses the viewer in the long history of restriction of movement for Black Americans and the creation of safe spaces in our communities. Take a seat in Ben\u0026rsquo;s Chili Bowl, the famed DC restaurant, and experience the stories of African American visitors as they sit and share a moment of honest discussion, reflecting on their experiences of restricted movement and race relations in the U.S.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arts.gatech.edu\/twb\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETravelling While Black\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;will be installed in the Richards Gallery at the Ferst Center for the Arts from August 13 through November 12, 2021.\u202fStudents can present their\u0026nbsp;BuzzCard\u0026nbsp;for free admission from\u0026nbsp;August 14 - 22.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26977031\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETaste of Tech Square\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETech Square is where the campus meets Midtown Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s bustling retail and technology district. With dozens of restaurants, Tech Square offers a variety of options, from pizza to sandwiches, Asian fusion to Mexican, waffles, and sweet treats.\u0026nbsp;Head to Tech Square to meet up with other first-year students to redeem a complimentary meal using your\u0026nbsp;BuzzCard\u0026nbsp;from 5 p.m. \u0026ndash; 10 p.m. Full steps and directions are\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26977031\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eavailable here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWednesday, August 18\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26947734\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECommunity Market\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis semester the Community Market will run every Wednesday from 10\u0026nbsp;a.m. \u0026ndash; 2 p.m.\u0026nbsp;outside of the Exhibition Hall. In addition to food, the Market will include student entrepreneurs, campus\u0026nbsp;organizations, and other community members. Come hungry and bring a friend!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26963105\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERATS Night at the Library\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETake\u0026nbsp;over the Georgia Tech Library\u0026nbsp;from\u0026nbsp;7\u0026nbsp;p.m.\u0026nbsp;to 10 p.m.\u0026nbsp;for a late night of fun-filled\u0026nbsp;snacks, video games, trivia, arts and crafts, and free giveaways.\u0026nbsp;In addition to the fan favorites,\u0026nbsp;this year features samples from Blue Donkey and Kaldis Coffee, the newest addition to Clough.\u0026nbsp;There will be\u0026nbsp;team trivia,\u0026nbsp;board and video games, personalized posters,\u0026nbsp;and custom videos in the Multimedia Scholarship Commons, and the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking in\u0026nbsp;AIRspace. This is one party you will not want to miss before classes start.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EThursday, August 19\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26977261\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDining Halls Open \u0026ndash; Meal Plans Begin\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDining on campus this year is all-new with Tech\u0026rsquo;s new in-house dining program, Tech Dining.\u0026nbsp;Dining Halls\u0026nbsp;open for normal operating hours for the school year\u0026nbsp;starting August 19.\u0026nbsp;Come try a reengineered dining\u0026nbsp;experience\u0026nbsp;and start using your meal plan.\u0026nbsp;For more about the new dining program, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/dining.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Edining.gatech.edu.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26997016\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGrad Expo\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGradExpo\u202fis Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s resource fair for new graduate students.\u0026nbsp;On Clough Commons from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., join\u0026nbsp;campus departments and student organizations\u0026nbsp;for information about\u0026nbsp;programs, services, and activities they have to offer. Information sessions will also be offered.\u202fJoin us for this lively, annual event!\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/gradexpo\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELearn more here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26906552\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECRC RecFest\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERecFest\u0026nbsp;is a signature event of the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) that takes place at the start of every academic\u0026nbsp;year.\u0026nbsp;For three hours, students have an opportunity to learn about all the CRC has to offer.\u0026nbsp;Campus Recreation champions health and wellbeing through dynamic and transformative experiences, and\u0026nbsp;RecFest\u0026nbsp;is where\u0026nbsp;it\u0026nbsp;starts.\u0026nbsp;Join the CRC team for food, giveaways, and fun\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;Couch Park from 4 p.m. \u0026ndash; 7 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EFriday, August 20\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26981118\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESophomore and Transfer Welcome Event\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJoin us at a\u0026nbsp;welcome celebration specifically for\u0026nbsp;second-years\u0026nbsp;and transfer students. Come meet some new folks\u0026nbsp;from 5 p.m. \u0026ndash; 7 p.m. at Peters Parking Deck\u0026nbsp;and then catch the movie at Bobby Dodd Stadium.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26887591\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESCPC Presents: Avengers Endgame at Bobby Dodd Stadium\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGet ready for an epic night of superheroes and memes! Join\u0026nbsp;the Student Center Programs Council (SCPC)\u0026nbsp;at\u0026nbsp;8\u0026nbsp;p.m.\u0026nbsp;at Bobby Dodd Stadium\u0026nbsp;for a FREE outdoor screening of the grand finale of the Avengers series: Avengers Endgame. Stick around after the movie to enjoy Marvel-related memes made by your fellow students! You can create and submit your own meme anytime during the Week of Welcome including during the movie\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScr1Sst14V7LxUGDWN-6To5igkI0IPzu1xe2Bwxr5RX7muK8A\/viewform\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. The funniest memes will be displayed on the big screen at the end of the movie! Reserve your FREE tickets to\u0026nbsp;bring your own blanket and\u0026nbsp;watch the movie through\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.universitytickets.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECampus Tickets\u003C\/a\u003E!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESaturday, August 21\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26868496\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWelcome, International Yellow Jackets\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECome connect with fellow Yellow Jackets\u0026nbsp;and learn about the\u0026nbsp;student organizations\u0026nbsp;that\u0026nbsp;serve international students\u0026nbsp;on Tech Green from 5 p.m. \u0026ndash; 7 p.m. There will be games, tables with information about the organizations, a gift card giveaway,\u0026nbsp;Buzz, the Ramblin\u0026rsquo; Reck,\u0026nbsp;and snacks. Students will get a chance to meet other international students, as well as church and community volunteers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26887592\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESCPC Presents: Silent Disco\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBoogie the night away at SCPC\u0026rsquo;s Silent Disco! Join us\u0026nbsp;on Tech Green from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.\u0026nbsp;with your dancing shoes, play some lawn games, and reconnect with campus once again.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.universitytickets.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGet tickets here\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and look\u0026nbsp;for the purple tent to check in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESunday, August 22\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/gtwow2021\/expanded-schedule\/session\/26981128\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENew Student Convocation\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENew Student Convocation is a welcome ceremony for Georgia Tech incoming students\u0026nbsp;on August 22 at 5:30 p.m.\u0026nbsp;at McCamish Pavilion.\u0026nbsp;Held on the day before the first day of classes, all incoming students will receive\u0026nbsp;their\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/traditions.gatech.edu\/ratcaps.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERAT cap\u003C\/a\u003E,\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/traditions.gatech.edu\/tbook.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ET-Book\u003C\/a\u003E, and Georgia Tech pin.\u0026nbsp;Doors open at 4 p.m.\u0026nbsp;The event will be live-streamed at specialevents.gatech.edu\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/specialevents.gatech.edu\/convocation\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\/convocation.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo get a head start on Week of Welcome events, complete the Week of Welcome Waiver, which is mandatory for events like Rock, Ramble, and Roll, Yellow Jacket MegaMixer, RecFest, and more.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStep 1:Download the CORQ app.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStep 2:Select \u0026ldquo;Engage @ Georgia Tech\u0026rdquo; and log in using your GT credentials.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStep 3:RSVP for the \u0026ldquo;Week of Welcome Mandatory Waiver\u0026rdquo; event and complete the RSVP.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWeek of Welcome kicks off this weekend with first-year move-in, followed by an entire week of over 260 events and workshops to welcome Yellow Jackets back to campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Week of Welcome kicks off this weekend with first-year move-in, followed by an entire week of events and programming to welcome Yellow Jackets back to campus. 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He began his new role on Aug.\u0026nbsp;2.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe ASC is a key component of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/adminx.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAdministrative Excellence\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;initiative\u0026nbsp;at Georgia Tech\u0026nbsp;and will service the Institute across a variety of\u0026nbsp;administrative\u0026nbsp;transactions\u0026nbsp;ranging\u0026nbsp;from HR\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;IT support,\u0026nbsp;as well as\u0026nbsp;support for\u0026nbsp;finance, procurement,\u0026nbsp;aspects of research administration,\u0026nbsp;and more.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am delighted to welcome Ira on board to lead\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;Administrative Services Center.\u0026nbsp;He brings a wealth of experience in customer-focused problem solving as well as a robust understanding of Tech\u0026rsquo;s culture, systems, and processes,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;said\u0026nbsp;Mike Shannon,\u0026nbsp;deputy chief business officer for Administration and Finance and portfolio owner for the\u0026nbsp;Administrative Excellence\u0026nbsp;initiative.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBragg\u0026nbsp;brings a legacy of excellence serving the Institute. He graduated in 2001 from the College of Computing\u0026nbsp;and returned to Tech in 2005 as an application developer for the College of Sciences. His work included improving business processes through the development of creative technology to empower faculty and staff\u0026nbsp;to work more efficiently.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHis work eventually led to the establishment of\u0026nbsp;TAG,\u0026nbsp;through which many ideas were transformed into tools to create efficiencies in business processes. A few of these tools include GT-TRACS for faculty hiring and commitment tracking, PROMOTE for faculty promotion and tenure, and, most recently, the\u0026nbsp;MyTest\u0026nbsp;portal for Covid-19 surveillance testing and vaccination appointments.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn his newly created position, Bragg\u0026nbsp;is responsible for all aspects of designing, implementing, and overseeing the future\u0026nbsp;ASC.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to bring my passion for Georgia Tech to the Administrative Services Center,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;he\u0026nbsp;said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;The\u0026nbsp;growth and\u0026nbsp;changes Tech has\u0026nbsp;experienced\u0026nbsp;over the past several years have created the need for a customer service-focused organization like the ASC. I\u0026rsquo;m eager to create a culture dedicated to making the many processes around campus simpler and more efficient.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIra Bragg,\u0026nbsp;former director of the Tech Applications Group (TAG), has accepted a new role at Georgia Tech as the\u0026nbsp;executive\u0026nbsp;director of\u0026nbsp;the Administrative\u0026nbsp;Services Center (ASC). 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After more than 20 years of operation by outside contractors, Georgia Tech has moved to self-managed dining services with the creation of a new department, Tech Dining.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Our students told us that they wanted better quality and value,\u0026rdquo; said senior director of Tech Dining Ryan Greene. \u0026ldquo;After years of working with contractors, we knew that bringing the operation in-house was the opportunity to improve the dining program. When we put Georgia Tech talent and resources to work, we can provide the very best for our students.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETurq Daniels, director of dining retail operations, described the process of gathering student feedback. \u0026ldquo;The entire process was student-driven. We started by asking students what types of dining options they wanted on campus,\u0026rdquo; said Daniels. The dining team discovered that students were interested in more vegetarian and vegan options, as well as expanded international cuisine. In addition to reviewing the results of multiple surveys, Daniels and the Tech Dining team brought more than 40 vendors to campus for the Taste of Tech Dining sampling event in late April. Students cast more than four thousand votes for their favorite foods and vendors.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Team\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGreene knew that quality personnel was critical to a quality product, so his first step was to create a team of top-notch culinary professionals. This team includes formally trained chefs who direct menu planning and food preparation. In response to input from students, the culinary team developed new menus focusing on high-quality entrees, authentic international flavors, and expanded vegan and vegetarian dishes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECulinary director Scott Bruhn,\u0026nbsp;who received his\u0026nbsp;training at Johnson \u0026amp; Wales, is passionate about the freshness of the food served at all campus locations and strives to provide a quality of food that is higher than normally expected on a college campus.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;We have assembled outstanding culinary talent for Georgia Tech,\u0026rdquo; said Bruhn.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;We want to give these team members every opportunity to work with the best ingredients so they can demonstrate their skills.\u0026nbsp;Whenever possible, we make things from scratch as opposed to simply assembling frozen or pre-packaged ingredients.\u0026rdquo; Examples of this effort include the dining team grinding spices on-site to improve freshness and quality, fresh fruit for juicing, and the bakery at West Village running 24\/7 to produce baked goods, sweets, and fresh buns and bagels on campus. Bruhn also plans to add smokers, a popcorn kettle, and homemade donuts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBringing the team in-house has benefits for employees as well as students, faculty, and staff. Food-service employees, previously paid as contract employees, are now state employees with competitive wages and benefits such as retirement plans, health coverage, and tuition assistance. Opportunities for employee growth and development are available as well.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMeal Plans\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Tech Dining team built the dining program from the ground up, going back to the very basics of what is offered and how it\u0026rsquo;s provided. One of the first major changes was to the structure of the student meal plans.\u0026nbsp;Switching to unlimited dining hall visits either five or seven days per week for on-campus first-years gives students better value for their money. In the unlimited dining system, a student can visit a dining hall as many times as they wish per day. While there, they can enjoy all-you-care-to-eat dining. Upper-class students can either choose an unlimited plan or a meal pass plan that allows a limited number of meals on a block plan.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChanges to Dining Venues\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETech Dining will operate three all-you-care-to-eat dining halls and more than nine\u0026nbsp;retail dining locations across campus. Both Brittain and North Avenue dining halls are featuring new concepts, and West Village has transitioned from a food court to an all-you-care-to-eat model. All three dining halls offer a convenience store, \u003Cem\u003EWreckStop\u003C\/em\u003E or \u003Cem\u003EWreckStop Express\u003C\/em\u003E, where patrons may use cash or credit instead of a meal card to purchase select grocery items, assorted beverages, and other convenience items.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETech Dining has partnered with PJ\u0026rsquo;s Coffee in New Orleans to create a signature blend of coffee exclusively available at Georgia Tech. Called Burdell\u0026rsquo;s Brew, the rich, flavorful blend is named after Tech legend George P. Burdell. Both Brittian and North Avenue dining halls will offer the coffee, freshly ground, iced, cold brew, and brewed to order.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBrittian Dining Hall\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBrittian Dining Hall boasts all-new food stations. With one swipe of their meal card, students have access to nine different serving areas. \u003Cem\u003EHome Network\u003C\/em\u003E provides homestyle foods, such as meatloaf and chicken tenders. Diners can enjoy fresh greens with a plethora of vegetables and toppings at \u003Cem\u003EEngineered Salads\u003C\/em\u003E. Those who crave waffles, scrambled eggs, or a pancake at four\u0026nbsp;o\u0026#39;clock\u0026nbsp;in the afternoon can find it at \u003Cem\u003ESideways Diner \u003C\/em\u003Ewhich offers a full breakfast all day and traditional fare of burgers and fries. Students with a multi-cultural palate can find international food at \u003Cem\u003EGlobal Connection\u003C\/em\u003E. \u003Cem\u003EPi Zone\u003C\/em\u003E, featuring a variety of pizzas, is a favorite of Bruhn. \u0026ldquo;Pizza is my favorite dish to cook,\u0026rdquo; he states. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s such a versatile food. You can really get creative with it.\u0026rdquo; Bruhn has brought his passion for pizza to life at Georgia Tech by using fresh dough, made in-house. For those focusing on eating healthfully, \u003Cem\u003EWellness Innovation\u003C\/em\u003E offers vegan and vegetarian entrees that go beyond a basic salad. The finishing touch is \u003Cem\u003EHi Rez Pastries\u003C\/em\u003E where pastry chef\u0026nbsp;Allison Polaski\u0026nbsp;bakes up a variety of cookies, pies, cakes, and other desserts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENorth Avenue Dining Hall\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELike Brittain Dining Hall, North Avenue Dining Hall has been equipped with all new serving stations. \u003Cem\u003ENew York Pi\u003C\/em\u003E offers New York-style pizza, flat \u0026amp; floppy, the kind you have to fold over to eat. Build your own sandwiches are created at \u003Cem\u003ETechwich\u003C\/em\u003E. Vegetarian and vegan options can be found at \u003Cem\u003EVega-Byte\u003C\/em\u003E. \u003Cem\u003EFirewall Grill\u003C\/em\u003E provides burgers, fries, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Flavors from around the world can be found at \u003Cem\u003EInternational Import\u003C\/em\u003E, and \u003Cem\u003EAction Expo\u003C\/em\u003E serves a rotation of stir fry, pasta, rice bowls, and more. \u003Cem\u003EFresh Cuts\u003C\/em\u003E salad bar displays a wide range of salad vegetables with just-picked freshness. \u003Cem\u003EHTML Eats\u003C\/em\u003E homestyle food station proffers home cooking options such as chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes, and greens. Finally, \u003Cem\u003ECADfections Bakery\u003C\/em\u003E station allows diners to satisfy their sweet tooth with desserts including brownies, cookies, cupcakes, pies, and hand-scooped Mayfield ice cream.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWest Village Eatery\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWest Village, which previously operated as a food court model, is now, like Brittan and North Avenue, an all-you-care-to-eat dining hall with brand new station concepts. Modeled after Ponce City Market, it has the modern feel of a converted industrial warehouse with concrete floors and raw wood. Guests can enjoy a variety of diverse menus, including Asian and Indian-style cuisine at \u003Cem\u003EGinger and Spice\u003C\/em\u003E, Mexican-inspired cookery at \u003Cem\u003ETech Taqueria\u003C\/em\u003E, or Italian food at \u003Cem\u003EThe Leaning Tower of Tech\u003C\/em\u003E. Those seeking more traditional fare can head to the \u003Cem\u003EWhite \u0026amp; Gold Grill\u003C\/em\u003E. \u003Cem\u003EMindful Bytes\u003C\/em\u003E is the place for students in search of vegan, vegetarian, and healthy food. \u003Cem\u003ERamblin\u0026rsquo; Coffee and Sweets\u003C\/em\u003E is a full-service coffee shop where baristas make drinks to order and serve an extensive number of freshly made pastries, scooped ice cream, and assorted desserts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERetail Vendors\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe changes coming this fall aren\u0026rsquo;t limited to the dining halls.\u0026nbsp;Retail dining across campus will also be changing.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EThe Dining Hub\u003C\/em\u003E, located in the Exhibition Hall will house two vendors: \u003Cem\u003EPanda Express \u003C\/em\u003Eand \u003Cem\u003ETwisted Taco\u003C\/em\u003E.\u0026nbsp;Local Atlanta favorites \u003Cem\u003ECluck N Mooh\u003C\/em\u003E and \u003Cem\u003EKaldi\u0026rsquo;s Coffee\u003C\/em\u003E will also be welcomed to campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EKaldi\u0026rsquo;s\u003C\/em\u003E will set up a full coffee shop in Clough this fall, replacing the current Starbucks. \u003Cem\u003EKaldi\u0026rsquo;s \u003C\/em\u003Eco-owner Tyler Zimmer is excited about the partnership with Georgia Tech. \u0026ldquo;We are thrilled to bring our coffee and culture to Tech,\u0026rdquo; said Zimmer. \u003Cem\u003EKaldi\u0026rsquo;s\u003C\/em\u003E takes special care in sourcing coffee. The beans for the Georgia Tech location will come from Los Tablones in El Salvador.\u0026nbsp; The sustainable Los Tablones farm is operated by Georgia Tech grads, members of the Markwort family who have been farming coffee in El Salvador for over four generations.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EKaldi\u0026rsquo;s \u003C\/em\u003Ehas been buying coffee from their award-winning farm since 2015.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECluck N Mooh\u003C\/em\u003E, a restaurant known for its burgers, wings, and fries, with locations around Atlanta, is developing special menu items for their Georgia Tech location. \u0026ldquo;Partnering with Tech has allowed us the perfect opportunity to develop new vegan and vegetarian items such as made-from-scratch black bean and falafel burgers that will appeal to the students,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Cem\u003ECluck N Mooh\u003C\/em\u003E owner Rinku Patel.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ERising Roll Gourmet Caf\u0026eacute;\u003C\/em\u003E is returning for a second year on campus. Owner Mike Lassiter is excited about serving students.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;Based on our success despite the pandemic last year, we expect the Georgia Tech \u003Cem\u003ERising Roll\u003C\/em\u003E location to be a staple among students,\u0026rdquo; said Lassiter. \u0026ldquo;We are expanding our brand to new college campuses across the nation and Georgia Tech is being used as the model for those new locations.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the \u003Cem\u003ESideways Caf\u0026eacute;\u003C\/em\u003E in the Price Gilbert Memorial Library, \u003Cem\u003EBlue Donkey\u003C\/em\u003E is also back for a second year.\u0026nbsp;In addition to the library location, a coffee cart will also be on campus, primarily at Tech Square and IC Lawn.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cem\u003EBlue Donkey\u003C\/em\u003E cart joins a fleet of food trucks that will be on campus five days a week.\u0026nbsp; In addition to favorites like \u003Cem\u003EChick-fil-A\u003C\/em\u003E and \u003Cem\u003EGyro Chef Mediterranean\u003C\/em\u003E, new vendors will be offering lunch on a rotating schedule.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA new concept in the Tech Tower, replacing Highland Bakery, is \u003Cem\u003EWhistle Bistro\u003C\/em\u003E.\u0026nbsp;The new restaurant offers both sit-down dining and takeout entrees and will serve Boar\u0026rsquo;s Head deli sandwiches, brew specialty coffee, and offer fresh baked goods.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy paying careful attention to detail and responding to student feedback, the Tech Dining team has created an assortment of high-quality dining opportunities for Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s students and staff members. \u0026ldquo;Throughout each step of the creation of Tech Dining, we have focused on expanding quality, variety, and value for the Tech students,\u0026rdquo; said Greene. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;ve pulled together an amazing team that has the talent and skill necessary to make Tech Dining one of the premier college dining operations in the nation.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about Tech Dining, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/dining.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Edining.gatech.edu.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter more than 20 years of operation by outside contractors, Georgia Tech has moved to self-managed dining services with the creation of a new department, Tech Dining.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"When students return to campus this fall, they will have an array of new dining options to choose from. 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While the new department officially takes over all dining operations on July 1, Brittain opened June 14 to serve on-campus summer students, summer camps, and the Tech community.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe stations and menus in Brittain have all been re-vamped by the newly assembled culinary team.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;ve focused on improving the quality and variety we provide students,\u0026rdquo; said Scott Bruhn, Culinary Director. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re introducing new offerings such as the Hi Rez Pastries station,\u0026nbsp;featuring baked goods made in-house by our pastry chef.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditional culinary features of Brittain include Global Connection focusing on international cuisine and Engineered Salads, a full salad bar with multiple types of protein for vegans and vegetarians.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBrittain is open to the campus community daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The door rate is $10.85 for all-you-care-to-eat dining.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVisit dining.gatech.edu for more information about summer dining operations and meal plans.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBrittain Dining Hall is open under the management of the new Tech Dining and serving meals daily from 8am to 8pm to the campus community.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Now under the operation of Tech Dining and with a brand new roof, Brittain Dining Hall has reopened."}],"uid":"35750","created_gmt":"2021-06-23 14:58:29","changed_gmt":"2021-06-23 14:58:29","author":"Cindy McClanahan","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-06-23T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-06-23T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"499601","name":"Campus Services"}],"categories":[{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"188148","name":"Tech Dining"},{"id":"100111","name":"brittain"},{"id":"135721","name":"dining hall"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECindy McClanahan\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nMarketing Manager\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\ncindymc@gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["cindymc@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"648082":{"#nid":"648082","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Week of Welcome Returns, How to Get Involved","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn August 2020,\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech\u0026nbsp;hosted its inaugural Week of Welcome for\u0026nbsp;first-year students, inviting\u0026nbsp;them\u0026nbsp;to move in a week earlier than in previous years.\u0026nbsp;As\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech refocuses on\u0026nbsp;returning to\u0026nbsp;in-person classes\u0026nbsp;and programming\u0026nbsp;this fall, Week of Welcome 2021\u0026nbsp;is slated\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;build\u0026nbsp;on\u0026nbsp;this new tradition\u0026nbsp;through partnerships between Campus Services, Student Life, Office of Undergraduate Education, the\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech\u0026nbsp;Library, and\u0026nbsp;many\u0026nbsp;more.\u0026nbsp;Organizers\u0026nbsp;hope\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;expand programming this year\u0026nbsp;with the support of the Georgia Tech community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;There is no better way to welcome our newest students than through a wide variety of events that reflect the diversity of our incoming student body,\u0026rdquo; said\u0026nbsp;Runyi\u0026nbsp;Wang, Student Center Program Council\u0026rsquo;s Week of Welcome Committee Chair. \u0026ldquo;We hope that incoming students will be able to find their community at Georgia Tech. By working closely with our campus partners, we are excited to offer events that cater to students\u0026rsquo; varying interests and needs to do exactly that.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe second annual\u0026nbsp;Week of Welcome kicks off with first-year move-in on Saturday, August 14, and Sunday, August 15, with events and programming starting the night of August 15. Second-year, new transfer, and new graduate students are invited to move in on Wednesday, August 18, with remaining upper-class residents moving in August\u0026nbsp;20\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; 21.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom\u0026nbsp;August 16\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;22,\u0026nbsp;students will\u0026nbsp;have the opportunity to\u0026nbsp;participate\u0026nbsp;in workshops, events, and outings to help get acclimated to life at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;New\u0026nbsp;programming\u0026nbsp;will be offered for\u0026nbsp;second-years, new transfers, and new graduate students\u0026nbsp;beginning Thursday, August\u0026nbsp;19.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfternoons and evenings will be filled with\u0026nbsp;opportunities for\u0026nbsp;students to engage with one another and get to know their community.\u0026nbsp;RATS Night at the Library,\u0026nbsp;FASET\u0026nbsp;Social,\u0026nbsp;RecFest\u0026nbsp;at the Campus Recreation Center,\u0026nbsp;student organization\u0026nbsp;fairs,\u0026nbsp;Greek Recruitment, Grad Expo\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;Convocation,\u0026nbsp;are some of the many\u0026nbsp;events planned for the\u0026nbsp;week.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I loved the experience of presenting workshops\u0026nbsp;in 2020\u0026nbsp;and can\u0026#39;t wait to do it again\u0026nbsp;this\u0026nbsp;year,\u0026rdquo; said Bryan Gomez,\u0026nbsp;Residence Hall Association\u0026nbsp;President. \u0026ldquo;As\u0026nbsp;upper-class students, we sometimes forget how much we know about this campus and how much we\u0026nbsp;have to\u0026nbsp;share with the incoming class.\u0026nbsp;Week of Welcome is the perfect time to share the experiences you\u0026#39;ve gathered over your semesters here, calm a few nerves, and excite the next group of Yellow Jackets about all that there is to offer here at Tech!\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDepartments, colleges, campus offices, and student organizations are invited to host\u0026nbsp;engaging and informative workshops to help share information with\u0026nbsp;students.\u0026nbsp;Programming will be featured on the event schedule in Guidebook.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDr.\u0026nbsp;Chris Reaves, Executive Director of the Center for Academic Enrichment and\u0026nbsp;Director\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;the Undergraduate Research Opportunities \u0026amp; Student Innovation Programs\u0026nbsp;held a workshop during Week of Welcome last year that was so well-attended\u0026nbsp;it was offered multiple times throughout the week.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Week of\u0026nbsp;Welcome\u0026nbsp;was\u0026nbsp;a great way\u0026nbsp;to kick off the fall semester. We had 680 students attend the workshops we offered in the Office of Undergraduate Education. Though mostly virtual,\u0026nbsp;the week\u0026nbsp;was a wonderful way to welcome our students back to campus\u0026nbsp;after being mostly away from Tech for\u0026nbsp;five\u0026nbsp;months.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo follow along as\u0026nbsp;Week of Welcome\u0026nbsp;planning evolves, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/welcomehome.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewelcomehome.gatech.edu.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EPlan Programming for Week of Welcome\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf your office, department,\u0026nbsp;or organization would like to create\u0026nbsp;events and workshops to welcome our incoming first-year,\u0026nbsp;second-year, and transfer\u0026nbsp;students,\u0026nbsp;fill out\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_e4nLtylHYt41sai\u0022\u003EWeek of Welcome Interest Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;by \u003Cstrong\u003EJuly 6\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u0026nbsp;Programming will be featured on the event schedule in\u0026nbsp;Guidebook.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor organizations that want to plan an event for incoming students during\u0026nbsp;Week of Welcome\u0026nbsp;but\u0026nbsp;are\u0026nbsp;unsure about how to proceed,\u0026nbsp;email\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:weekofwelcome@gatech.edu%22%20\\\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eweekofwelcome@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EVolunteer to Help with First-Year and Upper-Class Move-In\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHousing and Residence Life invites campus partners\u0026nbsp;and student organizations\u0026nbsp;to sign up to help\u0026nbsp;students and their families move into their residence hall communities\u0026nbsp;for\u0026nbsp;first-year\u0026nbsp;move in \u003Cstrong\u003EAugust\u0026nbsp;14 and\u0026nbsp;15\u003C\/strong\u003E,\u0026nbsp;second-year, new transfer, new graduate\u0026nbsp;move-in\u0026nbsp;on \u003Cstrong\u003EAugust 18\u003C\/strong\u003E, and upper-class\u0026nbsp;move-in\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAugust\u0026nbsp;20-21\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents, faculty, and staff\u0026nbsp;who\u0026nbsp;are interested in volunteering\u0026nbsp;can sign up\u0026nbsp;through\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/submitter\/form\/start\/487180\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EVolunteer Interest Form.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudent\u0026nbsp;organization\u0026nbsp;volunteers\u0026nbsp;for move-in\u0026nbsp;who will live on-campus this fall\u0026nbsp;have an opportunity to move in early\u0026nbsp;on August 13.\u0026nbsp;Interested organizations should\u0026nbsp;complete the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9WEAseyqyCEa6B8\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStudent Org Move-In Volunteer\u0026nbsp;form\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;by June 20.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Campus partners come together to elevate Week of Welcome, August 14-22, for first-year and upper-class students. 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"}],"uid":"35011","created_gmt":"2021-06-11 14:53:51","changed_gmt":"2021-06-15 02:23:57","author":"Morgan Miller","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-06-14T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-06-14T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"648094":{"id":"648094","type":"image","title":"Week of Welcome 2021","body":null,"created":"1623682398","gmt_created":"2021-06-14 14:53:18","changed":"1623682398","gmt_changed":"2021-06-14 14:53:18","alt":"Week of Welcome 2021 text over the Atlanta night skyline.","file":{"fid":"246024","name":"WOW_16_9_Graphic_WebFinal_2021.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/WOW_16_9_Graphic_WebFinal_2021.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/WOW_16_9_Graphic_WebFinal_2021.png","mime":"image\/png","size":1785187,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/WOW_16_9_Graphic_WebFinal_2021.png?itok=Zo3Mw0Ow"}}},"media_ids":["648094"],"groups":[{"id":"1294","name":"Auxiliary Services"},{"id":"494211","name":"BuzzCard"},{"id":"499601","name":"Campus Services"},{"id":"428961","name":"Health and Well-Being"},{"id":"462651","name":"Housing"},{"id":"503491","name":"Parking and Transportation Services"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"185203","name":"week of welcome"},{"id":"10257","name":"campus services"},{"id":"173332","name":"Division of Student Life"},{"id":"167141","name":"Student Life"},{"id":"186093","name":"Center for Student Engagement"},{"id":"174143","name":"FASET Orientation"},{"id":"659","name":"Georgia Tech Library"},{"id":"4230","name":"convocation"},{"id":"172227","name":"move-in"},{"id":"22501","name":"Department of Housing"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor questions related to Week of Welcome,\u0026nbsp;email Brett Hulst at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:hulst@gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehulst@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or Carly Bloomingdale at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:carly@gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecarly@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor questions about move-in, email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:movein@housing.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Emovein@housing.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"647676":{"#nid":"647676","#data":{"type":"news","title":"CRC Expands Indoor Services Just In Time for Summer","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe summer is heating up, but there\u0026rsquo;s good news for those in search of well-being activities: it\u0026rsquo;s getting a lot cooler at the Campus Recreation Center (CRC). With the transition to summer, the CRC team has announced changes in operations that many in the community will be glad to see.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMembers will be most excited to hear that effective Monday, May 24, reservations are no longer required to enter the CRC. Some locations in the CRC will remain on a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.crc.gatech.edu\/resources\u0022\u003Ereservation system\u003C\/a\u003E, such as racquetball and squash courts, recreational swimming, sport simulator and the climbing wall. All other areas will not require a reservation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESeveral updates to operations mean opening up to the wider community again. \u0026nbsp;Also effective May 24, members can purchase and use guest passes again. Dependents (children) of those on an active membership will be welcomed into the facility again, although a few limitations on recreational swim hours will still be in place. Details on bringing guests are available on the CRC website.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe CRC has rolled out a few other cool features recently. In spring members began using the MyCRC app, which put reservations, virtual fitness information and more at their fingertips. \u0026nbsp;At the same time, the new Sports Simulator was introduced. Built into one of the old racquetball spaces, the TruGolf Sport Simulator includes virtual golf, hockey, baseball, soccer, and foot golf. A reservation is required for the simulator, but they include equipment like golf clubs and hockey sticks. The MyCRC app is available in both the Apple and GooglePlay stores for download, and can be used to make reservations for the Sports Simulator.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMany will be glad to enjoy a return to 5-on-5 basketball, 6-on-6 volleyball and 2-on-2 badminton on the 4th floor gym courts, which will now be allowed again along with the rental of equipment from the desks like basketballs and racquets (to name a few).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re glad to be able to provide more opportunities and ways to fulfill our community\u0026rsquo;s active well-being as the weather turns hot,\u0026rdquo; says the CRC\u0026rsquo;s interim senior director, Caroline Dotts. She jokes, \u0026ldquo;Admittedly there is one thing going on in our facility that\u0026rsquo;s hotter than the outdoors \u0026ndash; we anticipate reopening the sauna sometime this summer.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe community should note that Individuals who are not vaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering while inside the CRC.\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/coronavirus\/vaccine\u0022\u003Evaccine distribution clinic\u003C\/a\u003E will continue to operate on campus throughout the summer. Additionally, the tower for self-temperature checks will still be available and encouraged at the entrance to the facility.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore information on the CRC\u0026rsquo;s summer operations, including hours, reservation process details, app store links and more are listed on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.crc.gatech.edu\/resources\u0022\u003Ethe CRC operations webpage\u003C\/a\u003E. Students with questions about the status of their summer membership should contact the Member\u0026nbsp;Services team at info@crc.gatech.edu.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"The Team Announces Cool Upgrades and the Return of Member Favorites."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe summer is heating up, but there\u0026rsquo;s good news for those in search of well-being activities: it\u0026rsquo;s getting a lot cooler at the Campus Recreation Center (CRC). 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As we bring this semester to a close, I am happy to announce that we have concluded the first phase of our strategic planning effort and kicked off a multi-year Data Excellence initiative in support of the Institute\u0026rsquo;s Strategic Plan.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOIT wrapped up Phase I of its strategic planning project in mid-April. This phase introduced a new mission and vision statement, along with new goal statements and objectives that support the Institute strategic themes: Amplify Impact, Champion Innovation, Expand Access, and Lead by Example.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWith students, well-being, excellence, diversity, and high ethical standards embedded in all that we do, our team has adopted the following mission and vision statements: \u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOIT Mission Statement\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tThe Office of Information Technology collaborates with students, faculty, and staff across the Institute to become a trusted partner and service provider to global constituents \u0026ndash; delivering human-centric technologies that are reliable, secure, and scalable, and enable the Institute to further its core mission of advancing technology and improving the human condition.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOIT Vision Statement\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tOver the next five years, the Office of Information Technology will position itself as a trusted provider of enterprise digital services and technology solutions - empowering students, faculty, and staff to address global challenges through the development of science and technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPhase II is now underway and charges OIT\u0026rsquo;s senior leadership team with creating a robust implementation plan to address these goals and objectives.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt the intersect of our strategic planning effort is the Institute\u0026rsquo;s Data Excellence Initiative, which charges us with meeting the following Institute objectives:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EBe a leader in leveraging data analytic tools and processes to inform decision-making and be an example in the protection, management, and governance of data.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EDefine and convene an Institute-wide team to finalize and launch a strategy and structure for strengthening data governance and protection.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince launching Data Excellence last month, a full steering committee has formed and identified six strategy areas that range from data governance and management to security, privacy, and risk to pursue. The committee is assembling working groups to begin the work in each strategy area and will launch projects and customer engagement activities for respective areas in the coming months.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E----------------------\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you believe others may benefit from this blog content, please invite them to\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us14.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=e3d53d3e0f19b503df3e9514f\u0026amp;id=02bc9fa584\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esubscribe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;so they can be added to the mailing list.\u0026nbsp;In the meantime, please remember to visit my webpage,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/cio\/\u0022\u003EFrom the Desk of the CIO\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, or connect with me any time via Twitter\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/twitter.com\/georgiatechcio\/\u0022\u003E@GeorgiaTechCIO\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the past semester has been all about shared experiences, shared responsibility, and shared success. As we bring this semester to a close, I am happy to announce that we have concluded the first phase of our strategic planning effort and kicked off a multi-year Data Excellence initiative in support of the Institute\u0026rsquo;s Strategic Plan.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"For the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the past semester has been all about shared experiences, shared responsibility, and shared success. "}],"uid":"34822","created_gmt":"2021-05-03 21:18:31","changed_gmt":"2021-05-03 21:21:15","author":"Malynda Dorsey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-05-03T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-05-03T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"640556":{"id":"640556","type":"image","title":"Daren Hubbard","body":null,"created":"1603671309","gmt_created":"2020-10-26 00:15:09","changed":"1603671340","gmt_changed":"2020-10-26 00:15:40","alt":"Daren Hubbard, seated in the Coda Building. 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Unlike the previous model, which charged for research cyberinfrastructure based on a fixed capacity, the new model aims to be more sustainable and flexible. Now research principal investigators (PI) will only be charged for actual consumption of resources \u0026ndash; similar to that of commercial cloud offerings.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPACE has secured the necessary campus approvals to waive the Facilities and Administrative overhead on PACE services, as well as purchases from commercial cloud providers, for proposals submitted to sponsors between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2023. More information about this process is shared at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pace.gatech.edu\/participation\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/pace.gatech.edu\/participation\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe PACE Advisory Committee is a joint effort between the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research and Office of Information Technology to ensure that shared research computing services are meeting faculty needs and resourced in a sustainable way.\u0026nbsp; The committee consists of a representative group of faculty who depend on the advanced computational and data capabilities provided by OIT\u0026#39;s research cyberinfrastructure.\u0026nbsp; An important goal of the committee is to provide essential feedback, which will help continuously improve this critical service. The committee began its monthly meeting cadence in March and charged with:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFunctioning as a communication channel between the broader research computing community and PACE;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EServing as a sounding board for major changes to the PACE infrastructure;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMaintaining an Institute-level view of the shared resource; and\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHelping craft strategies that balance the value and benefits provided by the resources with a sustainable cost structure in the face of ever-increasing demand.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFuture meetings will be held at held following times:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/meetup-join\/19%3Ameeting_MjJlNjYzOTMtNzI1Mi00NjRkLWI3NDMtY2Q4MzAyODUzNjU0@thread.v2\/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3A%22482198bb-ae7b-4b25-8b7a-6d7f32faa083%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%22b21a8f91-e246-4366-a9f8-28b705d45330%22%7d\u0022\u003EThursday, May 27, from 1 to 2 p.m.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/meetup-join\/19%3Ameeting_MmFjMzMzNjUtM2ZkZi00MjljLTgwM2YtMjZhODY1ZTg5MzQ5@thread.v2\/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3A%22482198bb-ae7b-4b25-8b7a-6d7f32faa083%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%22b21a8f91-e246-4366-a9f8-28b705d45330%22%7d\u0022\u003EWednesday, June 23, from 2 to 3 p.m.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has formalized an advisory committee for the Partnership for an Advanced Computing Environment (PACE) and adopted of a new method of funding research cyberinfrastructure.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech has formalized an advisory committee for the Partnership for an Advanced Computing Environment (PACE) and adopted of a new method of funding research cyberinfrastructure."}],"uid":"34822","created_gmt":"2021-05-03 18:33:30","changed_gmt":"2021-05-03 20:47:08","author":"Malynda Dorsey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-05-03T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-05-03T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"629125":{"id":"629125","type":"image","title":"Hive Cluster Supercomputer Ribbon Cutting","body":null,"created":"1574189412","gmt_created":"2019-11-19 18:50:12","changed":"1574189412","gmt_changed":"2019-11-19 18:50:12","alt":"A photograph of the Hive cluster supercomputer with blue LED lights","file":{"fid":"239594","name":"Coda Ribbon Cutting 3.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Coda%20Ribbon%20Cutting%203.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Coda%20Ribbon%20Cutting%203.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":499293,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Coda%20Ribbon%20Cutting%203.jpg?itok=x9GfF0_P"}}},"media_ids":["629125"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMalynda Dorsey\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDirector of IT Marketing \u0026amp; Communications\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:malynda@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Emalynda@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"647135":{"#nid":"647135","#data":{"type":"news","title":"OIT to Upgrade Website on May 14","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Information Technology (OIT) will perform an upgrade to its website (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E) on Friday, May 14, migrating the site from Drupal 7 to Drupal 8.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile the change includes minor aesthetic changes to the website design, the upgrade presents new features and functionality and introduces new layout capabilities. 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IT Members recognized include:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESteven Daniele - IT Support Engineer\u0026nbsp;Sr., ARCS\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJustin Filoseta - Research Scientist II, ARCS\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETroy W. Hilley - Systems\/IT Architect Principal, ARCS\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJeffrey S. Lowe - Web Developer Sr., ARCS\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ENguyen T. Nguyen - IT Support Engineer\u0026nbsp;Lead, ARCS\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EArian Padron - IT Support Engineer Lead,\u0026nbsp;ARCS\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMichael Sheldon - Application Developer Manager, ARCS\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETroy T. West - Information Security Engineer Lead, OIT\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information on excellence awards, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/view-staff-awards\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/view-staff-awards\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Information Technology (OIT) recognizes IT units, staff, and partners across Georgia Tech who recently received Staff Excellence awards.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Office of Information Technology (OIT) would like to take a moment to recognize IT units, staff, and partners across Georgia Tech who have recently received Staff Excellence awards.\u00a0"}],"uid":"35221","created_gmt":"2021-03-30 21:19:57","changed_gmt":"2021-03-31 20:20:05","author":"mwilliams457","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-03-30T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-03-30T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"645917":{"id":"645917","type":"image","title":"Staff Excellence","body":null,"created":"1617139116","gmt_created":"2021-03-30 21:18:36","changed":"1617206825","gmt_changed":"2021-03-31 16:07:05","alt":"Multiple IT Teams and Partners Recognized during\u00a0Georgia Tech\u00a0Excellence Awards","file":{"fid":"245223","name":"iStock-1164377665.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/iStock-1164377665.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/iStock-1164377665.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":219466,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/iStock-1164377665.jpg?itok=a1-1IQQg"}}},"media_ids":["645917"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:marlie@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EMarlie Williams\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Officer II\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nInformation Technology\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"644595":{"#nid":"644595","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Network Operations Center Rebranded","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter a series of surveys and customer feedback sessions, the Office of Information Technology\u0026rsquo;s (OIT) Network Operations Center (NOC) team has successfully rebranded as the Infrastructure Operations Center, effective Monday, February 22.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOver the last two years, a number of organizational and operational changes\u0026nbsp;(i.e.\u0026nbsp;move to Coda, OIT restructure, and\u0026nbsp;ServiceNow implementation)\u0026nbsp;have\u0026nbsp;shift the\u0026nbsp;scope of\u0026nbsp;the team\u0026rsquo;s function\u0026nbsp;to include new and adjusted practices. To encompass the full scope of responsibilities the team now has,\u0026nbsp;it\u0026nbsp;has\u0026nbsp;rebranded as the Infrastructure Operations Center (IOC). \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe IOC\u0026nbsp;partners with the Enterprise Service Desk and other service teams to\u0026nbsp;support\u0026nbsp;tier 2\u0026nbsp;operations, providing OIT teams with the ability to streamline high-priority tasks related to campus computer services.\u0026nbsp;With a commitment to continuous improvement, the team\u0026rsquo;s core responsibilities include, but are not limited to,\u0026nbsp;providing:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETier 2 Support\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESimple Root Cause Analysis\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EServer Patching\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EProvisioning, Migration, \u0026amp; Decommissioning of Virtual Servers\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about the IOC please contact Richard Sargent at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:richard.sargent@oit.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erichard.sargent@oit.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E, Marissa Jules at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:mj@gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Emj@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E, or Anthony Guevara at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:anthony.guevara@oit.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eanthony.guevara@oit.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter a series of surveys and customer feedback sessions, the Office of Information Technology\u0026rsquo;s (OIT) Network Operations Center (NOC) team has successfully rebranded as the Infrastructure Operations Center, effective Monday, February 22.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"After a series of surveys and customer feedback sessions, the Office of Information Technology\u2019s (OIT) Network Operations Center (NOC) team has successfully rebranded as the Infrastructure Operations Center, effective Monday, February 22.\u00a0\u00a0"}],"uid":"35221","created_gmt":"2021-02-23 15:30:05","changed_gmt":"2021-02-26 20:23:35","author":"mwilliams457","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-02-23T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2021-02-23T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"644596":{"id":"644596","type":"image","title":"Network Operations Center (NOC) Successfully Rebranded","body":null,"created":"1614095714","gmt_created":"2021-02-23 15:55:14","changed":"1614095714","gmt_changed":"2021-02-23 15:55:14","alt":"","file":{"fid":"244737","name":"NOC IOC Rebrand.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/NOC%20IOC%20Rebrand.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/NOC%20IOC%20Rebrand.png","mime":"image\/png","size":82062,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/NOC%20IOC%20Rebrand.png?itok=G1XeBe80"}}},"media_ids":["644596"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:marlie@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EMarlie Williams\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Officer II\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nInformation Technology\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"644567":{"#nid":"644567","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Applications for Fall Housing Close Soon","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EHousing\u0026rsquo;s annual campaign to encourage students to live on campus always focuses on the value of community in residence halls, but this year the message rings a little differently. The circumstances of the past year have shown just how essential and vibrant the residential community is, and the Housing and Residence Life team wants to remind residents of that as the application window for next year\u0026rsquo;s housing draws to a close.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This last year presented numerous challenges, but I am so proud of our residential community for the way we found creative ways to navigate and grow together as a community,\u0026rdquo; said Jenny Cotton, senior director of Housing and Residence Life. \u0026ldquo;Our residents and staff found ways to spend time together safely, to encourage one another to get tested weekly, and to support each other despite any distance. \u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat sense of community is one of the primary reasons residents of campus housing see greater success in the classroom and beyond \u0026mdash; a fact made more apparent in a time of distanced activities and limited social contact \u0026mdash; and why Cotton hopes even more students apply in the coming year.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile applications for the 2021-22 academic year are open, Housing and Residence Life\u0026rsquo;s website and social media are focused on information for students about the application process and timeline, as well as more on why they should choose to live with the swarm next fall. In addition to the support and sense of belonging that residents get from living with their peers, benefits of living in the residence halls include:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EProximity to campus and city life\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ELeadership opportunities\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFurnished room\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFree laundry\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESupportive student and professional staff\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EApplications for current students to live on campus for the 2021-22\u202facademic year are open until Feb. 28 at housing.gatech.edu. Students who complete their housing application and sign the 2021-22 contract by the deadline will be able to participate in roommate search and self-assign later in the semester. Students can still submit their application after that date, but will not have the same roommate and self-assign opportunities. Applications are open to all current students, even if they are not currently living in campus housing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about the perks of living on campus next year, and how to apply, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/housing.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ehousing.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E or watch the recording of our \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/858473447554485\/videos\/440094933903455\u0022\u003EFall Housing Information Session here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Housing Success Stories This Year Make a Strong Case for Campus Living"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe circumstances of the past year have shown just how essential and vibrant the residential community is, and the Housing and Residence Life team wants to remind residents of that as the application window for next year\u0026rsquo;s housing draws to a close.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Housing Success Stories This Year Make a Strong Case for Campus Living"}],"uid":"28046","created_gmt":"2021-02-22 21:09:56","changed_gmt":"2021-02-26 14:47:10","author":"Kate Curnow","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-02-22T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2021-02-22T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"462651","name":"Housing"},{"id":"499601","name":"Campus Services"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"10221","name":"Campus Housing"},{"id":"185510","name":"Housing \u0026 Residence Life"},{"id":"10257","name":"campus services"},{"id":"187122","name":"Housing Applicants"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003Einformation@housing.gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["information@housing.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"643478":{"#nid":"643478","#data":{"type":"news","title":"GHSA Swim \u0026 Dive Meet at Campus Recreation Center","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMembers of the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) and Georgia Tech community have no cause for concern when it comes to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) State Swim and Dive Meet, happening from Tuesday, Feb. 2, to Saturday, Feb. 6. While events like these historically bring a lot of additional people and traffic to campus, this year\u0026rsquo;s GHSA meet will be a no-spectator event with several additional measures in place to ensure the safety of participants and others in the CRC.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHealth and safety precautions will be stringent and heavily enforced. Most of the additional safety measures will only affect meet participants, but Yellow Jackets planning to use the facility next week should be aware that:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ENo spectators will be allowed. The stands in the McAuley Aquatic Center where spectators typically would sit will be used for spacing out participants awaiting their events.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMasks must be worn at all times by participants and coaches. The only time masks may be removed is to enter the water for warmup, competition, or warmdown. Failure to comply will result in ejection from the meet for that athlete and possibly their team.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EParticipating teams will have timed arrivals to space out the number of people in the building.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETemperature and symptom checks will be performed for every GHSA participant an hour prior to their arrival.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAquatic Center locker rooms will be for GHSA participant use only during the meet.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThere will be signage around the CRC entrance to guide participants to their designated areas and remind them about mask wearing and other rules.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the safety protocols inside the CRC, the impact of the event to campus will be limited. Participant dropoff will take place to the north along Ferst Drive in the parking spaces on the west side of the street. The campus community should exercise extra caution when driving through this area.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile in-person spectatorship will not be allowed, live coverage will be accessible on\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ghsa.net\/swimming-and-diving\u0022\u003E the GHSA website.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"GHSA Swim \u0026 Dive Meet Trades Spectators for Safety "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMembers of the\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech community\u0026nbsp;should be aware of the\u0026nbsp;Georgia High School Association (GHSA)\u0026nbsp;State Swim and\u0026nbsp;Dive\u0026nbsp;Meet, a\u0026nbsp;no-spectator event\u0026nbsp;with several\u0026nbsp;additional\u0026nbsp;measures in place to ensure the safety of participants\u0026nbsp;and others in the CRC.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The large swim and dive event happening February 2 - 6 in the Campus Recreation Center next week puts the focus on health and safety for participants and CRC members.  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The new dining operation, called Tech Dining, will begin July 1, 2021. The decision to move from outsourced dining to an in-house operation directly aligns with Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s new Strategic Plan, prioritizing the student experience while striving for dining excellence. Current dining operations will transition over the summer, with new meal plans and operational improvements in place at the beginning of the Fall 2021 semester. The new Tech Dining operation plans to focus on enhanced residential and retail dining offerings, relying on student feedback to continually improve the program.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis strategic decision allows Georgia Tech to refocus its priorities and further define its vision for on-campus dining where our dining environments offer cuisine, atmosphere and service that enhances and supports our commitment to student engagement and well-being. To align the program with campus stakeholder demand, students, faculty, and staff are being asked to participate in a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6sc3P0cbxwAzteR\u0022\u003Eshort survey\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that will be used to plan the future of Tech Dining and name many of its new dining locations. Please take ten minutes to complete\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6sc3P0cbxwAzteR\u0022\u003Ethis survey\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;before Sunday, Jan. 24.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOver the next year, Tech Dining will prioritize healthier foods, more diversified offerings, sustainability initiatives, and high-quality ingredients to increase campus satisfaction and meal plan demand. Beginning in Fall 2021, meal plans will move to all-you-care-to-eat in all three traditional dining halls, including West Village, while avoiding a price increase for the first time in decades. Dining will also look to partner with local restaurants to bring popular cuisines to the heart of the Georgia Tech campus.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECurrent dining employees will have an opportunity to continue working at Georgia Tech, and additional information will be available soon. More information about Tech Dining and its proposed improvements will be communicated over the coming months. For immediate questions, please contact\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:ryan.greene@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eryan.greene@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Campus Services has announced a strategic move from contracted dining to a self-operated solution. The new dining operation, called Tech Dining, will begin July 1, 2021. The decision to move from outsourced dining to an in-house operation directly aligns with Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s new Strategic Plan, prioritizing the student experience while striving for dining excellence.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech Campus Services has announced a strategic move from contracted dining to a self-operated solution. "}],"uid":"27244","created_gmt":"2021-01-13 03:19:10","changed_gmt":"2021-01-20 20:51:31","author":"Sara Warner","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-01-12T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2021-01-12T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"642887":{"id":"642887","type":"image","title":"Brittain Dining hall","body":null,"created":"1610508198","gmt_created":"2021-01-13 03:23:18","changed":"1610540837","gmt_changed":"2021-01-13 12:27:17","alt":"dining hall image","file":{"fid":"244115","name":"118207966_739688153264704_7234225062057400004_o.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/118207966_739688153264704_7234225062057400004_o.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/118207966_739688153264704_7234225062057400004_o.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":497026,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/118207966_739688153264704_7234225062057400004_o.jpg?itok=uYTjkP1B"}}},"media_ids":["642887"],"groups":[{"id":"1182","name":"General"},{"id":"1294","name":"Auxiliary Services"},{"id":"462541","name":"Dining Services"},{"id":"1317","name":"News Briefs"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"64319","name":"Administration and Finance"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"1151","name":"dining"},{"id":"10257","name":"campus services"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERyan Greene\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:ryan.greene@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eryan.greene@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["ryan.greene@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"643135":{"#nid":"643135","#data":{"type":"news","title":"A Message Regarding Issues with Student IT Services ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDear Students:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince the start of the semester, Georgia Tech has experienced technical challenges to the campus network and important student services such as Buzzport, TouchNet, and Banner. While some issues have been isolated, others have been widespread.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI am writing to inform you that we are taking significant measures to not only address these issues, but make permanent changes to our infrastructure to ensure you do not continue to experience the same challenges over and over again. I realize that these issues are not new, as registration challenges and downtime impacted many of you during Fall semester. I also assert once again that I am extremely sensitive to the frustrations that these issues\u0026nbsp;have\u0026nbsp;caused and want you to know that we are working on solutions that address these problems for good.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe are working to build a culture that is rooted in transparency and uninterrupted service. Though this process is a gradual one, we are making significant progress. This week, we stabilized the database by making some virtual infrastructure enhancements and will implement additional load testing for Banner and related services ahead of Fall and Summer registration periods. We have also consulted outside experts to assist as we address additional areas for improvement.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI will continue to share updates on changes taking place in the IT ecosystem and how they improve your access to important student services. We appreciate your patience and support through this process. I also ask that you assist us in identifying issues when you experience them by requesting support via the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/technology\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/technology\u0022\u003EServices Portal\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe apologize for the inconveniences the technical challenges have caused and\u0026nbsp;thank you for your\u0026nbsp;continued\u0026nbsp;feedback and patience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDaren Hubbard,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nVP of Information Technology \u0026amp; CIO\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESince the start of the semester, Georgia Tech has experienced technical challenges to the campus network and important student services such as Buzzport, TouchNet, and Banner. 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After 28 years of incredible work to shape the well-being\u0026nbsp; of our campus community, Michael Edwards, Senior Director of the CRC, is retiring. Michael\u0026rsquo;s time at Georgia Tech includes 12 years with Capital Planning and Space Management helping to change the physical landscape of campus, followed by 16 years championing campus well-being as leader of Campus Recreation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEdwards was first hired in 1992 by former Georgia Tech President John Crecine to help prepare campus for the 1996 Olympics.\u0026nbsp;President Wayne Clough hired him to deliver cutting-edge programming at the newly built CRC, one of the very facilities Michael had worked to complete for the Olympics previously. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPutting Georgia Tech Campus Recreation on the Map\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs early as 2000, Michael recalls writing notes about campus well-being and sketching out ideas \u0026ndash; many of which are recognizable in how the CRC operates today. As the facility transitioned to Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s portfolio, Michael\u0026rsquo;s ideas and passion were critical to the Center\u0026rsquo;s establishment as more than building, but a place for all dimensions of wellness to be activated. That said, his efforts also ensured that the new recreation center was a word class facility, including solar paneling and the first ceiling of its kind built above the Olympic swimming pool used in the games.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKnowing there was a connection between health, well-being and student success, he collected data that demonstrates a link between higher GPAs and students\u0026rsquo; regular fitness at the CRC.With complete confidence and little room for anyone to challenge years\u0026rsquo; worth of data, he built the case for further investment in the CRC and eventually built a twelve-million dollar endowment that allowed significant improvements in services without corresponding increases in student fees. He has been a strong proponent for dadding experiences and updating facilities based on user experience data, not merely the latest industry trend.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPresident Wayne Clough reflected, \u0026ldquo;There is no doubt in my mind that the CRC, under his leadership, was a significant factor in demonstrating Georgia Tech really cared about students and their well-being.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp; He recalled, \u0026ldquo;When I first arrived at Georgia Tech the Princeton Review regularly trashed us in their reviews, and with some cause.\u0026nbsp;The tide turned when the CRC opened.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpanding CRC impact\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThroughout his career, Michael encouraged expanding boundaries. Michael continuously challenged his team of professionals and students to foster further connections between their work, campus well-being, academic and personal success for students, and Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s strategic plan.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Opportunities for students that complemented [student] education were front and center in his mind.\u0026nbsp; The magnitude of his impact is enormous\u0026rdquo; says Larry Jacobs, interim Dean and Professor with the College of Engineering. Jacobs lauds Edwards for having the vision to partner with a diverse range of people and departments across campus. \u0026ldquo;Tech students graduate with a balance of intellectual, leadership and emotional skills that\u0026rsquo;s unmatched at our peer institutions.\u0026nbsp; This balance has been enhanced and enriched by all that Michael Edwards has done for Georgia Tech.\u0026rdquo; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMichael drives his team of professionals at the CRC to ask questions like, \u0026ldquo;how do we make the CRC a place that turns out better engineers?\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp; This empowerment of his team to take the idea of campus recreation beyond fitness has led to several notable outcomes:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe Georgia Tech Community has access to world-class workout facilities 115 hours per week (in a conventional year).\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESport clubs and intramurals are inextricably linked to learning and leadership on campus.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EOutdoor Rec @Georgia Tech (ORGT) is among the most comprehensive outdoor programs nationally, having facilitated thousands of adventure trips including student-led expeditions to all seven continents.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe CRC is the largest student employer on campus, where job skill development complements their academic training.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIn partnership with the Student Government Association (SGA) the Stamps Recreation Fields were established.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe Princeton Review regularly ranks the CRC among the top campus recreation facilities in the country, even naming it #1 in 2014.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeaving a Legacy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs Edwards\u0026rsquo; reflects on his career with Georgia Tech, he takes pride in the progress of those who have served with the CRC professional and student team.\u0026nbsp; Seeing them thrive after departing the CRC team, knowing that the CRC prepared them with skills and perspectives to flourish in future roles is perhaps the greatest demonstration of his leadership and impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a student, Ahsan Khan (AE \u0026rsquo;13), chaired the CRC Advisory Board and served as President of ORGT.\u0026nbsp; He remembers Michael working\u003Cem\u003E \u003C\/em\u003E\u0026ldquo;tirelessly to improve the lives of every student and member of the Tech community \u0026hellip; His impact on the entire community during his tenure at Georgia Tech, as well as his direct impact on my life and career, are a legacy that will extend beyond his years of incredible service.\u0026rdquo;\u003Cem\u003E \u003C\/em\u003EAhsan, now in his second year of medical school, can tie every step of his career journey back to experiences with the CRC.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat will Michael Edwards miss most? According to him, he\u0026rsquo;ll miss walking through the CRC in the early evening and seeing the building humming with activity \u0026ndash; classrooms 100% full, every racquetball court and exercise machine in use, every lane in the pool supporting swimming and diving and kayaking roll schools, intramural fields packed, and facilities like the indoor running track and the fitness floor filled to capacity.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe takes pleasure in knowing he has influenced health and well-being on campus in what he calls a \u0026ldquo;relatively small way\u0026rdquo;. The team at the CRC, and indeed all of Georgia Tech, will be forever grateful for it.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdditional Testimonials: \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cem\u003EMichael Edwards\u0026rsquo; Impacts at the CRC, Georgia Tech, and Beyond\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom His Team:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;There\u0026rsquo;s nothing outlandish about a claim that Michael Edwards has had meaningful impact on every student, faculty member and staff person who has been part of the Tech community in the last twenty-eight years. While Michael\u0026rsquo;s preference is that his success be measured in terms of positive impact on students, other measures can\u0026rsquo;t be overlooked: 28 years of service; direct impact on 500,000+ individual faculty, staff, and students; lasting change to the campus\u0026rsquo; identity; and enduring influence on an entire industry.Thanks, Michael Edwards, for caring about the health and well-being of Georgia Tech students, faculty and staff. You will be missed, but your legacy will endure.\u0026rdquo;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cem\u003EDavid Knobbe, CRC\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom Campus Leaders:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The CRC is the cornerstone of physical wellness at Tech, and Michael\u0026rsquo;s steady leadership and management of his dedicated staff is a big reason why it has been so successful. He has collaborated closely with students to be sure the CRC experience is up on par with expectations.\u0026rdquo;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cem\u003EJames Black, Assistant Director of Strategic Initiatives and Graduate Life, who was the President of the Graduate Student Senate \u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;He has helped shape the way we view health and well-being on our campus and helped to provide outstanding opportunities for our students, faculty and staff that range from personal fitness to outdoor experiences. \u0026nbsp;Under his direction and leadership, the CRC continues to be one of the finest facilities of its kind in the country and one that has played a meaningful role in the life of our campus.\u0026rdquo;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cem\u003EPresident Bud Peterson \u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom Industry Leaders:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of multiple professional associations (NIRSA, ACC, AORE, and Athletic Business, etc.) and as a board member and frequent presenter at conferences, Michael pushed his perspective on the role of campus recreation to the entire industry.\u0026nbsp; His peers had this to say about his impact on the industry nationally:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETim Mertz, formerly with MIT, describes Michael as \u0026ldquo;one of the most progressive and forward-thinking leaders\u0026rdquo; in campus recreation.\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;He was never satisfied with the status quo and continually aspired to push the envelope of what was possible.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EChris Wise, VP of Student Affairs at Virginia Tech, observes that under his leadership, \u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech was always out front in revenue generation, technology enhancements, facility design and operations, etc.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp; He credits a summit Michael hosted at Georgia Tech in 2016 that led to campus recreation departments across the country taking a more comprehensive look at student well-being and how recreation programs could be more than just a leader in promoting physical health.\u0026nbsp; They had a significant role in promoting mental health and well-being, too.\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;Michael was never about putting himself out there as a national leader, but he certainly was in many circles!\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDavid Bowles from the University of Florida added, \u0026ldquo;Contemporaries like me became better professionals by examining his success at Georgia Tech.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Michael Edwards retires after an impactful 28-year career at Georgia Tech"}],"field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"This week the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) and its team bid farewell to the man who built Georgia Tech\u2019s campus recreation space into the nationally recognized facility and programs we enjoy today."}],"uid":"28046","created_gmt":"2020-12-29 21:06:11","changed_gmt":"2021-01-07 21:53:07","author":"Kate Curnow","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-12-29T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2020-12-29T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"642347":{"id":"642347","type":"image","title":"Michael Edwards Retirement","body":null,"created":"1609276364","gmt_created":"2020-12-29 21:12:44","changed":"1609276364","gmt_changed":"2020-12-29 21:12:44","alt":"Michael Edwards stands in the CRC in front of the pool used for the 1996 Olympic Summer Games.","file":{"fid":"244005","name":"16C10724-P1-009.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/16C10724-P1-009.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/16C10724-P1-009.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":550485,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/16C10724-P1-009.jpg?itok=gKgjgYvP"}}},"media_ids":["642347"],"groups":[{"id":"53745","name":"Campus Recreation Center (CRC)"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"2198","name":"Retirement"},{"id":"3484","name":"Campus Recreation"},{"id":"719","name":"CRC"},{"id":"4523","name":"Campus Recreation Center"},{"id":"1416","name":"Olympics"},{"id":"173254","name":"Campus Recreation Complex"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"642366":{"#nid":"642366","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Closing a Chapter on Progress and Service: Campus Services\u2019 Retirees","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECampus Services is an essential part of Georgia Tech, and its employees are the heartbeat of the Institute. Eight staff members are set to retire at the end of 2020 and start new chapters in their lives. Georgia Tech congratulates Campus Services\u0026rsquo; retirees whose work deeply impacted the student experience and made Tech a better place for the entire community.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWillie Mae Brooks\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWillie Mae Brooks served Georgia Tech for 34 years in Housing and Residence Life as an administrative professional III. Antonio Stith, assistant director of Custodial Services said, \u0026ldquo;The best way to describe Willie Mae Brooks is no nonsense, straight to the point, but the most genuine person I\u0026rsquo;ve ever worked with.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMichael Edwards\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAs the Campus Recreation Center\u0026rsquo;s senior director, Michael Edwards curated a campus culture of healthy living for 28 years. By demonstrating the effects that a healthy lifestyle has on students with high GPAs, Edwards is responsible for developing a $12 million endowment that revamped the CRC without increasing student fees. President emeritus Bud Peterson believed that Edwards\u0026rsquo; impact shaped students\u0026rsquo; views on health and well-being by providing easy access to fitness classes and state-of-the-art facilities, outdoor experiences and leadership training through their student staff program. \u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;Under his direction and leadership, the CRC continues to be one of the finest facilities of its kind in the country and one that has played a meaningful role in the life of our campus.\u0026rdquo; \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/news\/olympic-sized-legacy-campus-recreation\u0022\u003ELearn more about Edwards\u0026rsquo; historical contributions to CRC here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGwendolyn Greenlee\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWith 26 years of service, Gwendolyn Greenlee retires as an administrative professional II in Housing and Residence Life. \u0026nbsp;Jennell Tompkins said Greenlee was the first person to embrace her when she began working as a community supervisor. \u0026ldquo;We shared many lunches and celebrations together and sometimes served as a mentor to each other,\u0026rdquo; Tompkins said. \u0026ldquo;She was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and very supportive.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGerard Hauck\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGerard \u0026ldquo;Jerry\u0026rdquo; Hauck has served for 23 years as Housing and Residence Life\u0026rsquo;s lock\/access foreperson. Tammy Wright, assistant to the executive housing office, said, \u0026ldquo;Jerry takes his job to heart and always puts the safety of Georgia Tech students\u0026rsquo; first.\u0026rdquo; \u0026nbsp;Not only is Hauck regarded as an honest and respectable team member, but he is also an artist whose photos have been featured in the Office of the Arts staff art exhibit.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPamela Patmon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCare and quality are hallmarks of Pamela Patmon\u0026rsquo;s service as custodian II in Housing and Residence Life. For 10 years, Patmon has served Tech\u0026rsquo;s students with diligence and reliability. \u0026ldquo;She is always willing to work the long tireless hours needed between semesters to make sure the rooms in her buildings were ready for move-in,\u0026rdquo; said Tammy Wright. \u0026ldquo;She is a dependable and hard-working employee who is always willing to assist in any way she can.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDr. Frank Pickens\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWith 38 years of service as a primary care physician at Stamps Health Services, Dr. Frank Pickens has served as co-chair of Stamps\u0026rsquo; Covid-19 Recovery Task Force, chair of its Infection Prevention and Control Committee, and as Tech baseball\u0026rsquo;s team physician. Stamps Health Services senior director Dr. Benjamin Holton said, \u0026ldquo;Dr. Pickens has always been a strong advocate for students and their interests related to medical care. He has dedicated his career to the health and well-being of the students of Georgia Tech.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECarol Pulliam\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGeorgia Tech Cable Network\u0026rsquo;s Manager Carol Pulliam was responsible for bringing HDTV to campus. Pulliam served 15 years as GTCN\u0026rsquo;s manager and cultivated a team atmosphere with her staff. Scott Sergent who serves as GTCN\u0026rsquo;s video producer\/director said, \u0026ldquo;Carol put us in a position to succeed. We were able to accomplish great things that will never be forgotten on campus because she told us we could.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJanine Vienna\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nIn just five short years at Tech, Dr. Janine Vienna implemented a comprehensive strategic assessment plan across the Campus Services units. As director of unit planning and assessment, Vienna created interactive dashboards for the Campus Services\u0026rsquo; satisfaction survey, developed and taught Qualtrics training courses, and was the co-creator of Campus Services\u0026rsquo; Mid-Level Managers Leadership Development Program (ML2DP).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EML2DP co-creator and CRC associate director Caroline Dotts said, \u0026ldquo;Janine brought her expertise and passion for developing others to the table, and, together, we delivered a top-notch leadership development program to 17 managers in the Campus Services portfolio.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECampus Services thanks each of the retirees for their invaluable service and extraordinary contributions to Georgia Tech. \u0026ldquo;As we say goodbye to our retirees and reflect on their amazing careers, we can only celebrate the remarkable impact they\u0026rsquo;ve made on Tech\u0026rsquo;s students and our division,\u0026rdquo; said associate vice president for Campus Services Kasey Helton. \u0026ldquo;We are grateful for their dedication and wish them the best in the next phases of their lives.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/campus-services-retirees\u0022\u003EClick here to learn more about Campus Services\u0026rsquo; retirees.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Campus Services is an essential part of Georgia Tech, and its employees are the heartbeat of the Institute. 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The past year has been unlike any year we have seen before, and while extremely challenging, I am grateful for the great things we have accomplished in 2020. The video link included in this post shares my message to the IT community and well wishes for the holiday season.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAs I stated at the end, I am excited about all IT will accomplish within 2021. For the past month, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) has been hard at work reshaping incident, problem, and change management processes as part of our Operational Excellence initiative. The new year presents an opportunity for us to implement new practices established in this effort and demonstrate our mission to continuously improve what we do and how we do it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWe will also use Spring semester to establish a strategic plan for IT at Georgia Tech. I have asked a few academic IT directors from various colleges to be a part of the working group to establish the strategic plan, which will also include members from across OIT and SGA representation. We have engaged Strategic Consulting to serve in an\u0026nbsp;advisory capacity as we work to develop a five-year plan that aligns with the Institute and A\u0026amp;F strategic plans and reinforces a culture of service excellence. I am excited to embark on this journey to establish a roadmap and measurable objectives to advance IT.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nIn closing, I would like to remind everyone that while this is a season of peace and goodwill, it also comes with heightened threats to information security. Online shopping numbers are higher than ever before due to the pandemic and many shoppers are vulnerable to cyberattacks. We have prepared a list of tips here with ways that you can remain vigilant during this season at the following link:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/hg\/item\/642179\u0022\u003ECyber Safety During the Holidays\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nI cannot thank you enough for helping me acclimate to Georgia Tech the last few months. Your partnership is greatly appreciated.\u0026nbsp;If you believe others may benefit from this blog content, please invite them to\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us14.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=e3d53d3e0f19b503df3e9514f\u0026amp;id=02bc9fa584\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esubscribe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;so they can be added to the mailing list.\u0026nbsp;In the meantime, please remember to visit my webpage,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/cio\/\u0022\u003EFrom the Desk of the CIO\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, or connect with me any time via Twitter\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/twitter.com\/georgiatechcio\/\u0022\u003E@GeorgiaTechCIO\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nHave a safe and happy holiday season!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDaren Hubbard,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nVP of Information Technology \u0026amp; CIO\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe past year has been unlike any year we have seen before, and while extremely challenging, I am grateful for the great things we have accomplished in 2020.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The past year has been unlike any year we have seen before, and while extremely challenging, I am grateful for the great things we have accomplished in 2020."}],"uid":"34822","created_gmt":"2020-12-16 22:25:00","changed_gmt":"2020-12-16 23:10:09","author":"Malynda Dorsey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-12-16T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2020-12-16T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"},{"id":"185999","name":"cio blog"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"642179":{"#nid":"642179","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Cyber Safety During the Holidays","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhile online shopping has grown in popularity over the years, the pandemic has caused an unprecedented surge in online shopping this holiday season. This rise in online activity also heightens the risk for scams and cyberattacks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The holidays present a busy time for online shopping and, unfortunately, many cybercriminals take advantage of this time,\u0026rdquo; said Daren Hubbard, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer (CIO). \u0026ldquo;From creating fake shopping sites to exploiting insecure financial transactions, threats are all around and it is important to be vigilant.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPhishing attempts and malicious emails are also common around this time.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Email scams typically increase in frequency throughout the holiday season,\u0026rdquo; said Jimmy Lummis, chief information security officer. \u0026ldquo;Faculty, staff, and students should all be careful when someone asks for personal information. It is also good practice not to trust email links that appear to be from major retailers and shipping companies this time of year.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Information Technology shares the following cyber safety tips to avoid threats this season:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EShop reliable websites of retailers you know and trust and visit their sites directly by entering a known, trusted URL into the address bar instead of following a link.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBe mindful of package tracking emails, fake ecards, charity donation scams, or anything that requests confirmation of purchase information.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDo research on retailers that you are not familiar with. When considering a new website or online store for holiday purchases, please look for and read reviews to see if other customers have had positive or negative experiences with them. It is also a good idea to verify that websites have a legitimate mailing address and a phone number for sales or support-related questions. If the site looks suspicious, call and make sure you can speak to a human.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhile online shopping has grown in popularity over the years, the pandemic has caused an unprecedented surge in online shopping this holiday season. 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According to the calendar, I have served as your vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer (CIO) for almost three months. As I wrap up my third full month, I\u0026rsquo;m eager to share takeaways from what has been an eventful November.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhile best efforts were made to distribute my first CIO blog entry nearly three weeks ago, I had to shift my focus during the second week of November to address several technical challenges to student registration. These challenges included delays and downtime of important student services such as Banner, DegreeWorks, and OSCAR. As your new CIO and someone who takes the experience of our students seriously, I was extremely sensitive to the frustration that these issues caused, so this became first priority for the Office of Information Technology. Throughout the week that incidents were reported, the team implemented several emergency changes to address technical issues. Last week prior to the Thanksgiving break, we completed an upgrade of our Banner system and database to improve the security and performance of Banner Self-Service.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThis major incident, along with previous outages and issues, revealed a need for us to get back to the basics in OIT and not only address, but reshape how we handle technical problems at Georgia Tech. As a result, OIT has launched an Operational Excellence initiative to review processes for incident management, problem resolution, and change management with an ultimate goal of addressing gaps, adopting proactive processes, and providing uninterrupted service\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;students, faculty, and staff we serve. I have talked with many of you about Operational Excellence in the aftermath of the technical issues, and I appreciate your feedback and your support.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nUltimately, I want to make sure this message is clear \u0026ndash; major technical issues that impact academic and\/or operational effectiveness cannot be taken lightly. Therefore, our mission is to build a culture that is rooted in the core values I shared with you in my \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/hg\/item\/640043\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Efirst message\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E to the Institute: continuously improving what we do and how we do it; creating excellent\u0026nbsp;experiences; building strong partnerships; and fostering a great work environment.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nI will share an update on Operational Excellence in my next entry along with our plans to establish IT strategic goals that support the Institute\u0026rsquo;s new Strategic Plan. If you believe others may benefit from this blog content, please invite them to \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us14.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=e3d53d3e0f19b503df3e9514f\u0026amp;id=02bc9fa584\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esubscribe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E so they can be added to the mailing list.\u0026nbsp;In the meantime, please remember to visit my webpage,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/cio\/\u0022\u003EFrom the Desk of the CIO\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, or connect with me any time via Twitter\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/twitter.com\/georgiatechcio\/\u0022\u003E@GeorgiaTechCIO\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThank you for your continued partnership.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDaren Hubbard,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nVP of Information Technology \u0026amp; CIO\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs I wrap up my third full month, I\u0026rsquo;m eager to share takeaways from what has been an eventful November in my first CIO blog entry.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"As I wrap up my third full month, I\u2019m eager to share takeaways from what has been an eventful November in my first CIO blog entry."}],"uid":"34822","created_gmt":"2020-11-30 21:41:06","changed_gmt":"2020-12-01 15:43:26","author":"Malynda Dorsey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-11-30T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2020-11-30T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"641726":{"id":"641726","type":"image","title":"Daren Hubbard, Vice President of IT \u0026 CIO","body":null,"created":"1606771865","gmt_created":"2020-11-30 21:31:05","changed":"1606772411","gmt_changed":"2020-11-30 21:40:11","alt":"","file":{"fid":"243835","name":"darencodasitsquare.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/darencodasitsquare.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/darencodasitsquare.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":243286,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/darencodasitsquare.jpg?itok=gIq_Cglt"}}},"media_ids":["641726"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"},{"id":"186082","name":"Daren Hubbard"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"641284":{"#nid":"641284","#data":{"type":"news","title":"A Message Regarding Technical Challenges with Registration","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDear Students:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn Monday, many of you experienced course registration issues because of technical challenges with DegreeWorks, OSCAR, and Banner Self-Service. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) worked to address downtime and intermittent delays, restoring all services Monday between noon and 5 p.m. On Wednesday evening, we began to receive a few new reports of slowness when trying to access OSCAR and Banner. We have been working with students to address these individual issues.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs your new CIO and someone who takes the experience of our students very seriously, I am extremely sensitive to the frustration that these issues have caused and want you to know that OIT is taking immediate steps to resolve existing issues and prevent this from happening again. We feel your pain and do not take this week\u0026rsquo;s events lightly.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI have assembled a number of working groups within OIT to address and reshape how we handle technical problems and manage major incidents like this with the ultimate goal of providing uninterrupted service to the students, faculty, and staff we serve. This work is part of a larger initiative around operational excellence that was recently launched in OIT. I am also working closely with members of the Student Government Association to ensure that student sentiments and student involvement are at the core of the changes we make.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/hg\/item\/640043\u0022\u003Emy first message\u003C\/a\u003E to the Institute, I shared my core values, which include creating excellent experiences and continuously improving the services that we provide. We are working to build a culture that is rooted in these values and appreciate your patience and support through this process.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe continue to monitor and address any persistent issues with registration platforms and ask that you please report any issues you experience via the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/technology\u0022\u003EServices Portal\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe apologize for the inconveniences this has caused and thank you for your continued feedback and patience.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDaren Hubbard,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nVP of Information Technology \u0026amp; CIO\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn Monday, Nov. 9, many students experienced course registration issues because of technical challenges with DegreeWorks, OSCAR, and Banner Self-Service. 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This month, the program turns 50 and ORGT continues to provide\u0026nbsp;students with experiences that foster self-awareness and self-confidence, encourage leadership skills, contribute to healthy lifestyles, create great memories, and promote a host of competencies that complement a Georgia Tech degree.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the last decade alone, ORGT has engaged 14,000 students on 1,400 regional adventures and filled 1,200 spaces on 116 student-led expeditions to 22 countries. ORGT expeditions have even taken students to each of the seven continents.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 1970, Jay Wickson, Student Center recreation coordinator and an outdoor enthusiast, purchased a small amount of outdoor gear and provided a closet in which to store it. 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In order to serve more students, volunteer trip leaders needed to be able to drive Institute vehicles. Students worked with Templeton to submit a formal proposal to the state-level risk manager, which was not only rejected but also accompanied by an order to stop \u0026ldquo;inherently dangerous\u0026rdquo; outdoor activities. ORGT offerings ground to a halt.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe ORGT students took their case to Tech President Joseph Pettit who sided with them, laying out the case for why outdoor recreation was vital for students. Not only were students granted permission to drive Institute vehicles, but the University System of Georgia\u0026#39;s Board of Regents, impressed with the scope and impact of the outdoor program at Georgia Tech, encouraged the expansion of activities like those offered through ORGT.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough the years, it became clear that being an ORGT volunteer was a powerful complement to a Georgia Tech education. Getting off campus and immersing in the out of doors had health benefits for participants, too. The language of the organization changed from solely being about outdoor activities to being about building leadership-related skills like coaching, teaching, managing risk, leading effectively, planning and preparation, and problem-solving.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EORGT Today\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EORGT has grown through the years and continues to offer formative experiences for Tech students. Even during a global pandemic, ORGT volunteers are busy training to lead their next adventures in adventure sports \u0026mdash; caving, climbing, cascading, backpacking, sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking, bike-packing, and mountain biking. ORGT recently added a ninth sport, Mindfulness Outdoors, which engages students in the outdoors in a unique and restorative manner. 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While travels in the last decade have taken students around the globe, and outdoor recreation experiences impacted 5,000 individuals in the year before Covid-19, ORGT\u0026rsquo;s success is the product of 50 years\u0026rsquo; worth of effort and generosity by thousands of student volunteers and alumni who have invested significantly in creating healthy opportunities for other Tech students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese excursions \u0026ndash; paddling, hiking, climbing, caving -- add value to the Tech experiences of so many.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EORGT currently rents camping gear, is leading self-directed day and overnight adventures, operate the CRC climbing wall, and the GT Leadership Challenge Course, and offers a variety of specialty adventures. 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Current ORGT volunteers and participants stand on the achievements and contributions of the earliest student volunteers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMiller Templeton can name a thousand \u0026ldquo;giants\u0026rdquo; from the early days: Bobby Gaar (ME c.1972), David Flanagan (IE c.1976), Bruce Cox (Architecture c.1972), and Clint Thompson (ME c.76).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDavid Knobbe, current assistant director of Outdoor Recreation at the CRC, recognizes John Traendly (ME \u0026rsquo;68), Ahsan Khan (AE \u0026lsquo;14), Austin Ward (ECE \u0026rsquo;13), Sid Agarwal (AE \u0026rsquo;13), Erin Hayward (Ph.D. NE \u0026lsquo;12), Rob Hayward (Ph.D. NE \u0026lsquo;12), Rebecca Morrissey (Bio \u0026lsquo;18), Shawn Gregory (Ph.D. MS In progress), and Mark Jones (EE Ph.D. \u0026rsquo;94). Thousands more have contributed to ORGT over the last fifty years in both big and small ways.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJohn Traendly (ME \u0026rsquo;68) still consistently out-paddles students a quarter of his age \u0026ndash; every single one of them! Since 2012, he has led more than 100 sea kayaking and stand up paddleboarding day trips, overnights, and expeditions with ORGT. Not only is John likely the most prolific ORGT trip leader of all time, but we\u0026rsquo;re still waiting for the student who can match his prowess.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDavid Flanagan (IE \u0026rsquo;76) was one of the original ORGT students and established an endowment early in the 2000\u0026rsquo;s supporting ORGT\u0026rsquo;s pursuit of \u0026ldquo;the extraordinary.\u0026rdquo; Since then, every individual who has participated in an ORGT-led expedition to places like Alaska, Montana, Iceland, Corsica, Croatia, Nepal, Ecuador, and one-hundred other locations, in part owes part of their experience to David Flanagan. Thanks to David\u0026rsquo;s investment and vision, over 1,200 students have caught glimpses of other ways of living both domestically and abroad that chip away at narrow-mindedness and build better leaders.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EClint Thompson (ME\u0026rsquo;76) continues to support culture-building efforts. 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The success of these programs at Georgia Tech rely heavily on the security and accessibility of robust technology and data reporting tools leveraged to enable testing and contact tracing.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDaren Hubbard, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer, has been asked to direct all activities related to the Institute\u0026rsquo;s Covid-19 infrastructure and technology and accelerate any improvements necessary to reduce duplication of effort, minimize data security risk, and ensure a streamlined experience for students, faculty, staff, and campus partners. With the support of other senior administrators, Daren will coordinate the work of Covid-19 related technology services and prioritize future service implementations working closely with Enterprise Data Management, central and distributed IT teams, GTRI, and the data security task force.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe work to coordinate Covid-19 related technology activities will begin immediately. 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Basic authentication allows users to log into their email accounts with only their username and password and does not require two-factor authentication. After basic authentication is disabled, all email accounts will require two-factor authentication.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis transition will directly impact users who:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHave their Georgia Tech emails set up on their iPhones or Android phones using the phone\u0026rsquo;s Apple Mail or Windows Mail \u003Cem\u003E(This does not apply to those who access their email via the Outlook app on their smartphones)\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUse Outlook 2013\/2010\/2007 or Thunderbird to check email.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUse any other IMAP email client to check email.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce basic authentication is disabled, these impacted users may be prompted to update their username and password. If this occurs, users should remove their Georgia Tech email accounts using their respective email applications, re-add their accounts, and go through the two-factor authentication process. The users\u0026rsquo; email accounts should work appropriately after these steps are complete.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOIT also recommends switching to one of the following email applications if possible, as they support modern authentication capabilities:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFor computers - Outlook 2016 or later on PC and Mac\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFor phones and tablets - Outlook for iOS and Android\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFor iPhones and iPads specifically - Mail for iOS 11.3.1 or later\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOIT\u0026nbsp;will notify students, faculty, and staff as respective populations are scheduled to transition away from basic authentication and make sure users have the information necessary to make the transition a smooth one.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe transition from basic authentication will be completed in a phased approach. 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I am excited to take the reins as your new vice president of Information Technology and chief information officer (CIO) and I am grateful for the Institute\u0026rsquo;s warm welcome and confidence in me. I have always admired Georgia Tech and its efforts to tackle the many challenges we face globally through advanced technology. I am extremely fortunate to now be a part of a talented team of individuals who contribute to that mission.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter my first two weeks, I told a few colleagues that it already felt like I had been here for two months. Your engagement and contributions have helped make my transition from Michigan to Georgia a great one. Since I stepped on campus on Sept. 7, I have been on a listening tour meeting with Institute leadership, academic and administrative units, and internal and external campus partners to understand how we all work to advance the Institute. Listening to each story and hearing each perspective, I\u0026#39;m reminded of the larger purpose that our Institute plays in the lives of countless people around the world. In the months that follow, I hope to accelerate and implement efforts across IT operating under the following core values:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBuilding strong partnerships;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECreating excellent experiences;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFostering a great work environment; and\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EContinuously improving what we do and how we do it.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt is my desire to see IT address challenges to processes and policies, information and data security, and infrastructure through strategic partnerships and collaboration with faculty, staff, researchers, and students. Georgia Tech is positioned in the center of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s innovation hub, so I embrace opportunities to exchange ideas with industry partners and make sure we are abreast of where technology is headed. I also hold a strong interest in developing young people and getting them interested in STEM-based careers so look forward to K-12 engagement opportunities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis month, I join the Institute and nation as it observes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Within IT we are taking a hard look at cyber security and ways to help others think about it differently, with an ultimate goal of creating a whole new \u0026shy;culture around being secure. Please expect additional information around some of these efforts from us as the month progresses.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENext month, I will be introducing a monthly blog to share the latest news coming from the Office of Information Technology. In the meantime, I invite you all to visit my new webpage, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/cio\/\u0022\u003EFrom the Desk of the CIO\u003C\/a\u003E, or follow my new Twitter page,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/twitter.com\/georgiatechcio\/\u0022\u003E@GeorgiaTechCIO\u003C\/a\u003E, to stay connected.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAgain, thank you for your partnership.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDaren Hubbard,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nVP of Information Technology \u0026amp; CIO\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EI am excited to take the reins as your new vice president of Information Technology and chief information officer (CIO) and I am grateful for the Institute\u0026rsquo;s warm welcome and confidence in me.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"I am excited to take the reins as your new vice president of Information Technology and chief information officer (CIO) and I am grateful for the Institute\u2019s warm welcome and confidence in me."}],"uid":"34822","created_gmt":"2020-10-08 22:59:27","changed_gmt":"2020-10-09 00:24:51","author":"Malynda Dorsey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-10-08T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2020-10-08T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"637396":{"id":"637396","type":"image","title":"Daren Hubbard","body":null,"created":"1596132104","gmt_created":"2020-07-30 18:01:44","changed":"1596132104","gmt_changed":"2020-07-30 18:01:44","alt":"","file":{"fid":"242458","name":"Daren Hubbard.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Daren%20Hubbard.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Daren%20Hubbard.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":97940,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Daren%20Hubbard.jpg?itok=BRGE84xo"}}},"media_ids":["637396"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"185999","name":"cio blog"},{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"637398":{"#nid":"637398","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Announces New Vice President for Information Technology","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter a national search, the Georgia Institute of Technology has selected Daren Hubbard as its new chief information officer and vice president for Information Technology. Hubbard joins Georgia Tech from Wayne State University, where he serves as chief information officer and associate vice president for Computing and Information Technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHubbard will start his new role on September 8 and will report directly to the executive vice president for Administration and Finance.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are very pleased that Daren will be joining Georgia Tech during this exciting and pivotal time \u0026ndash; especially as we embark upon the Institute\u0026rsquo;s strategic plan,\u0026rdquo; said Kelly Fox, executive vice president for Administration and Finance.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;His years of experience in information technology and his proven record as a collaborator and change agent will help to bring a superior technology experience to students, faculty, staff, and other constituents.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHubbard has worked for Wayne State since 1999 and is responsible for the university\u0026rsquo;s computing and networking facilities, enterprise software applications, learning management environments, high-performance research computing, information security, and information technology support services.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith more than 20 years in higher education, Hubbard has leadership experience in application development, project management, and mobile technology. He has also served as chair of Merit Network\u0026rsquo;s board of directors and is an active member of numerous higher education technology advisory groups.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPrior to Wayne State University, Hubbard worked at the University of Michigan, where he helped create programs to facilitate research partnerships between faculty and undergraduate students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn his new role at Tech, Hubbard will provide vision, leadership, and oversight in the development and implementation of information technology. He will be responsible for establishing the strategic direction of information technology resources, including a governance strategy, as well as supporting information users by determining trends and technologies needed to advance the Institute\u0026rsquo;s academic and research mission.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am very excited for the opportunity to be in an environment that is committed to being innovative and data-driven,\u0026rdquo; Hubbard said. \u0026ldquo;I look forward to working closely with the Georgia Tech community to develop an inclusive information technology strategy that will further the Institute\u0026rsquo;s continued commitment to \u0026lsquo;developing leaders who create advanced technology and improve the human condition.\u0026rsquo;\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJim McGarrah, who has served as interim vice president for Information Technology since July 2019, will remain at Georgia Tech to help ensure a successful transition.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter a national search, the Georgia Institute of Technology has selected Daren Hubbard as its new chief information officer and vice president for Information Technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"After a national search, the Georgia Institute of Technology has selected Daren Hubbard as its new chief information officer and vice president for Information Technology."}],"uid":"27164","created_gmt":"2020-07-31 12:05:24","changed_gmt":"2020-10-08 22:56:55","author":"Rachael Pocklington","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-07-31T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2020-07-31T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"637396":{"id":"637396","type":"image","title":"Daren Hubbard","body":null,"created":"1596132104","gmt_created":"2020-07-30 18:01:44","changed":"1596132104","gmt_changed":"2020-07-30 18:01:44","alt":"","file":{"fid":"242458","name":"Daren Hubbard.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Daren%20Hubbard.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Daren%20Hubbard.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":97940,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Daren%20Hubbard.jpg?itok=BRGE84xo"}}},"media_ids":["637396"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/oit.gatech.edu\/","title":"Information Technology"}],"groups":[{"id":"64319","name":"Administration and Finance"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"185999","name":"cio blog"},{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:rpocklington@gatech.edu\u0022\u003ERachael Pocklington\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"639983":{"#nid":"639983","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Apple to Release Mac OS 11 \u0022Big Sur\u0022 This Fall","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EApple recently announced plans to release a new operating system for Mac users this fall.\u0026nbsp;The latest update, macOS 11 Big Sur, introduces improvements to the desktop design along with new features within Safari designed to protect user privacy. While Apple has not provided an official release date, the new operating system will be released this fall.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBig Sur improvements include a new look to apps within the desktop dock as well as a single view for notifications from calendar, weather, and messaging\u0026nbsp;widgets. A preview of the new release is available at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.apple.com\/macos\/big-sur-preview\/\u0022\u003Ewww.apple.com\/macos\/big-sur-preview\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo ensure the best possible experience for Mac users at Georgia Tech, the Office of Information Technology is preparing to conduct a full review of the new operating system upon its release. This review is being conducted to examine software compatibility, as Mac users have experienced issues during past macOS upgrades. Once a thorough review is complete, the upgrade will be released for installation on Apple\u0026nbsp;devices at the Institute.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt is important to note that while the upgrade will initially be disabled on Georgia Tech owned Mac devices, Mac users may still receive a notification from Apple to upgrade their operating systems once Big Sur is released to the general public.\u0026nbsp;However, any attempts to install the upgrade on GT-owned Mac devices will be blocked until the review is complete. \u003Cem\u003ENote:\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EIf you notice that the upgrade is not blocked on your device, please do not move forward with the upgrade process until we notify you that the review is complete.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOIT will provide additional details regarding this new release as they become available.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EApple is preparing to release its latest update, MacOS 11 \u0026ldquo;Big Sur\u0026rdquo;, for Mac users. 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This month, the annual \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlbikechallenge.com\/\u0022\u003EAtlanta Bike Challenge\u003C\/a\u003E offers a chance to do that on two wheels.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe challenge gives participants an opportunity to set up teams, encourage each other to ride, and win prizes for their mileage. Last year, a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.news.gatech.edu\/2019\/12\/02\/georgia-tech-wins-atlanta-bike-challenge\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech team won the citywide challenge\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0026rsquo;s also a chance to learn about or get reacquainted with on-campus cycling resources. That includes a Ride Smart class offered by the Georgia Tech Police Department, Campus Recreation, and Parking and Transportation Services, which is now available online. The 12-minute course highlights bicycle and scooter safety and can be accessed via the Bike Georgia Tech\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/bike.hwb.gatech.edu\/safety\u0022 title=\u0022http:\/\/bike.hwb.gatech.edu\/safety\u0022\u003Ewebsite\u003C\/a\u003E. At the end of the video, class participants will be directed to complete a short quiz, which will make them eligible to receive a free helmet. The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantabike.org\/classes\u0022\u003Eis also offering virtual classes\u003C\/a\u003E during the pandemic.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis month, Starter Bikes will host a bike tear-down event on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the group\u0026rsquo;s storage area in the Campus Recreation Center parking deck. Volunteers are sought to help break down bikes for reuse and recycling\u0026nbsp;. The event will help keep frames and parts out of landfills, and allow them to be used in new bike builds someday. Volunteers will be spread out, are required to wear masks, and are encouraged to bring their own work gloves. Those interested can email\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:bike.gt@gatech.edu\u0022 title=\u0022bike.gt@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ebike.gt@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s campus continues to become more bike friendly each year \u0026mdash; with validation from the Bicycle Friendly University program, which gave Tech a gold rating in 2016. Tech now has indoor bicycle parking in multiple buildings, bike paths encircling and crisscrossing campus, and several stations of the citywide \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gohopr.com\/atlanta\u0022\u003ERelay Bike Share program\u003C\/a\u003E. Construction projects continue to improve the riding experience \u0026mdash;\u0026nbsp;right now, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/facilities.gatech.edu\/construction-notices\/bicycle-safety-improvements-begin-6th-st-ferst-dr-921\u0022\u003Ea project at Ferst Drive and Sixth Street\u003C\/a\u003E is providing better connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians to West Campus housing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about campus bicycling resources, including maps and other information, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/bike.hwb.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ebike.hwb.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOctober often ushers in cooler fall temperatures and, with them, a renewed interest in getting outdoors. 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This month, the annual Atlanta Bike Challenge offers a chance to do that on two wheels."}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2020-10-05 15:58:34","changed_gmt":"2020-10-05 14:29:27","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-10-05T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2020-10-05T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"453331":{"id":"453331","type":"image","title":"Bicycles on racks","body":null,"created":"1449256297","gmt_created":"2015-12-04 19:11:37","changed":"1475895197","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:53:17","alt":"Bicycles on racks","file":{"fid":"203409","name":"14c10750-p1-017.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/14c10750-p1-017_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/14c10750-p1-017_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":2758377,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/14c10750-p1-017_0.jpg?itok=At8imSX2"}}},"media_ids":["453331"],"groups":[{"id":"53745","name":"Campus Recreation Center (CRC)"},{"id":"1317","name":"News Briefs"},{"id":"503491","name":"Parking and Transportation Services"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:kristen.bailey@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EKristen Bailey\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"639490":{"#nid":"639490","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Flicks Outdoor Movie Series Returns","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Student Center Programs Council and Georgia Tech Athletics are partnering to bring the Fall Flicks Outdoor Movie Series to Georgia Tech students this Fall. This Friday, September 25, Georgia Tech students can watch \u003Cem\u003EBlack Panther\u003C\/em\u003E on the big screen at Bobby Dodd Stadium for free while staying safe and\u0026nbsp;physically distant. The event is open to only to Georgia Tech students in an effort to provide safe events for as much of our student community as possible.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents can reserve either a ticket to sit on a provided blanket on the turf or a ticket to sit in the stands on the north end of the stadium in the Stinger Seats. Stinger Seats are in groups of two or less and the groups are at least 6 ft apart. On the turf, Campus Services has provided weatherproof blankets that will be spaced at least 8 ft apart. It is recommended that students sit one student to a blanket or one to a cluster of two Stinger Seats. However, if roommates or two students who have been in close contact with one another already wish to sit together on a blanket or in a cluster of two Stinger Seats, they may do so. No more than two students can sit together in a cluster of Stinger Seats or on a blanket. If a student sits on the turf, they can take the blanket home and bring it back to sit on during future movies at Bobby Dodd Stadium this Fall. Events are free to students. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.universitytickets.com\/\u0022\u003EStudents can get their digital ticket here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor this Friday\u0026rsquo;s movie, the gates will open at 6:30 p.m. with the movie starting at 7:30 p.m. The next Fall Flicks Outdoor Movie will be Thursday, October 1 at Bobby Dodd Stadium, featuring the movie \u003Cem\u003EJumanji: The Next Level\u003C\/em\u003E. 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As the summer comes to a close, here are a few things you might have missed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOne Student Center, Many Locations\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EConstruction of the new Student Center is underway. The new Exhibition Hall is open and features Panda Express, Graze salad bar, Kaplan Test prep, and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/georgia-tech-post-office\u0022\u003EPost Office\u003C\/a\u003E. Many of its previous offices and services have new homes in temporary spaces. Click\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/student-center-move-out\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E to locate restaurants, the Student Engagement Office, Burdell\u0026rsquo;s bookstore, and other services.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHigh-Density Mail\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Student Center\u0026rsquo;s traditional mailboxes have been replaced with an efficient \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/hdm_1sheet_8x11_copy.pdf\u0022\u003Ehigh-density mail system\u003C\/a\u003E in the Exhibition Hall. 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and\u0026nbsp;Banner\u0026nbsp;team continues to\u0026nbsp;strengthen the security of protected student data by\u0026nbsp;ensuring that direct (SQL) access to\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;Banner production database\u0026nbsp;is limited to verified users, departments, and extended systems.\u0026nbsp;The users, departments, and extended systems\u0026nbsp;identified through previous surveys\u0026nbsp;will maintain access.\u0026nbsp;This multi-phase process began\u0026nbsp;in September and continues throughout November.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMoving forward, non-registered\u0026nbsp;users\u0026nbsp;or systems\u0026nbsp;will not be able run\u0026nbsp;direct\u0026nbsp;queries\u0026nbsp;against\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;Banner\u0026nbsp;database.\u0026nbsp;End-users who need to maintain direct access to the\u0026nbsp;Banner\u0026nbsp;production database for day-to-day use\u0026nbsp;are invited to pilot a two-factor authenticated virtual desktop (VDI) solution to 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This VDI-based solution will enable use of a limited set of tools to maintain current business needs (connect to the\u0026nbsp;Banner\u0026nbsp;database to execute SQL queries and to\u0026nbsp;Banner\u0026nbsp;Jobsub servers to initiate\u0026nbsp;Banner\u0026nbsp;Jobs). In mid-October, all users with direct access to the production database will\u0026nbsp;be expected to\u0026nbsp;transition to solely leverage the VDI solution.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlease note that Banner 9 Admin Pages,\u0026nbsp;OSCAR, and SSH access, will not be impacted by this change.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETimeline\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Col\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESept. 16: Direct access to\u0026nbsp;Banner\u0026nbsp;production database removed from all users, departments, and extended systems not registered, unless otherwise noted.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESeptember\u0026nbsp;to Mid-October: VDI pilot\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMid-October (exact date to be determined): \u0026nbsp;All users with direct SQL access to the production database will\u0026nbsp;be expected to\u0026nbsp;transition to solely leverage the VDI solution. Any exemptions or exceptions will be reviewed on an individual basis. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor questions regarding the change, email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:bannercompliance@gatech.edu?subject=Banner%20Prod%20Database%20Access\u0022\u003Ebannercompliance@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Data Security Task Force and\u0026nbsp;Banner\u0026nbsp;team continues to\u0026nbsp;strengthen the security of protected student data by\u0026nbsp;ensuring that direct (SQL) access to\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;Banner production database\u0026nbsp;is limited to verified users, departments, and extended systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Data Security Task Force and\u00a0Banner\u00a0team continues to\u00a0strengthen the security of protected student data by\u00a0ensuring that direct (SQL) access to\u00a0the\u00a0Banner production database\u00a0is limited to verified users, departments, and extended systems."}],"uid":"34822","created_gmt":"2020-09-03 18:46:25","changed_gmt":"2020-09-17 22:14:20","author":"Malynda Dorsey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-09-03T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2020-09-03T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"626044":{"id":"626044","type":"image","title":"Cybersecurity stock image","body":null,"created":"1568223064","gmt_created":"2019-09-11 17:31:04","changed":"1568223064","gmt_changed":"2019-09-11 17:31:04","alt":"Stock photo of stylized padlock icons surrounded by a word cloud of information security terms.","file":{"fid":"238338","name":"Cybersecurity_stock_image.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Cybersecurity_stock_image.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Cybersecurity_stock_image.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":110089,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Cybersecurity_stock_image.jpg?itok=0IXlXdwN"}}},"media_ids":["626044"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"639186":{"#nid":"639186","#data":{"type":"news","title":"To Hell With the Flu: Clinics Begin Next Week","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAll students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to get their flu shot this year, more than ever before. The first on-campus flu shot clinics will be held \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/639135\u0022\u003Eat McCamish Pavilion Sept. 21 \u0026ndash; 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\u003C\/a\u003E, with more to come later this fall.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year\u0026rsquo;s clinics will have a greater capacity than in years past. Last year, each clinic, held at Stamps Health Services, administered 200-300 shots daily; this year they are aiming for as many as 1,200 shots per day.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents who want to get a flu shot do not need to make an appointment beforehand and can simply walk up to McCamish during the clinic\u0026rsquo;s hours of operation. Temperature and symptom checks will be administered at the door. In accordance with the University System of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s (USG) guidelines, masks will be required inside McCamish.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFlu shots are also available to faculty and staff and will be free for those enrolled in a USG healthcare plan. Employees are required to pre-register at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/flu\u0022\u003Ehealth.gatech.edu\/flu\u003C\/a\u003E, and those enrolled in a Kaiser plan will only be able to receive shots on Sept. 22. Shots administered to faculty and staff members will be capped at 150 per day.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;While it is always important to get a flu shot, this year is particularly important,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Benjamin Holton, senior director at Stamps Health Services. \u0026ldquo;The symptoms of flu and the symptoms of Covid-19 are very similar, and the two illnesses cannot be distinguished based on clinical criteria alone.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis similarity in symptoms could cause a strain on Tech\u0026rsquo;s medical resources, including testing, isolation capacity, and overall medical care. Holton noted that those who have both the flu and Covid-19 tend to be sicker than those who have one or the other.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;A flu outbreak increases the risk that students and staff will attribute symptoms of illness to the flu instead of Covid-19 and choose to attend class or go to work with symptoms, increasing risk of exposure of others to Covid-19 and increasing its spread,\u0026rdquo; Holton said.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nLearn more about flu symptoms and how to get your flu shot \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/additional\/flu\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore clinic dates will be scheduled later in the semester. For those who can\u0026rsquo;t attend or wish to make an appointment, call Stamps Health Services Pharmacy at\u0026nbsp; 404.894.1430, extension 5. For those insured through a USG plan, flu shots will be free of charge. 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Click here\u0026nbsp;to sign up if you are insured with Anthem.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you are insured with Kaiser Permanente:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFlu shots are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McCamish Pavilion on Sept. 22 only.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFaculty and staff must pre-register.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/online_scheduler_user_instructions_-_usg_9.22.2020.pdf\u0022 title=\u0022http:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/online_scheduler_user_instructions_-_usg_9.22.2020.pdf\u0022\u003EClick here\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to sign up if you are insured with Kaiser.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAll students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to get their flu shot this year, more than ever before. 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The new solution is powered by Salesforce and replaced the undergraduate advising system, GradesFirst.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe implementation of Advisor Link supports recommendations by the provost\u0026rsquo;s Academic Advising Task Force to integrate more technology, analytics, and data reporting within academic advising at the Institute. The task force was assembled as part of the larger initiative, Advising for a New Era, which challenges inconsistent approaches to advising by addressing opportunities to establish common practices in advising and provide more visibility into the student journey at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdvisor Link introduces new features to increase visibility into the student lifecycle and improve the user experience through an enhanced and intuitive user interface. Features also help to streamline communication between academic advisors within colleges and schools across the Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We have a very distributed model of advising at Georgia Tech; we believe the best way to manage advising is through the academic units because they understand their subject matter and their students best,\u0026rdquo; said Colin Potts, vice provost for Undergraduate Education. \u0026ldquo;However, we have known for a long time that we need more coordination and dissemination of best practices in advising across the Institute. This implementation is one of the first major steps in helping us accomplish that.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;A common source of frustration for us as students has been having to reintroduce ourselves during advising appointments because advisors in different departments may not always share notes with each other,\u0026rdquo; said Jackson Caruso, Student Government Association (SGA) vice president of Academic Affairs. \u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m excited to know the information in Advisor Link will help advisors review intricate details from previous sessions and provide a personalized experience for each student.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdvisors have experienced similar dissatisfaction in the past, expressing the need for a single view into their advisees\u0026rsquo; journeys with real-time data. Advisor Link represents an opportunity for each advisor to have a 360-view of each student\u0026rsquo;s academic and advising profile.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are basically the touchpoint for students because we know all the resources on campus and how to direct students to get the help that they need,\u0026rdquo; said Mary Holder, academic professional in the Neuroscience program. \u0026ldquo;There are several features within Advisor Link that will allow us to refresh ourselves on what the students\u0026rsquo; needs are before they come in and interface seamlessly with them during appointments. We are really excited about this new platform because it is going to allow us to incorporate more of our partner units into what we do on a regular basis. We are able to share notes, create success plans, build reports, and communicate with students more effectively. Providing that personalized and proactive approach to advising is transformative for Georgia Tech.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdvisor Link has been made available to the undergraduate advising community and Georgia Tech Professional Education, with plans to expand use of the solution in future phases to support online graduate degree programs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I envision this tool helping faculty and staff better understand our students\u0026rsquo; goals and ambitions at an individual level,\u0026rdquo; said Nelson Baker, dean of Professional Education. \u0026ldquo;With that insight, we are able to help shape an educational experience unique to the individual. This is the start of a wonderful conversation and support mechanism for all Georgia Tech students along their learning journeys, online or on campus.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore than 100 user stories from advisors and students were captured to establish requirements for Advisor Link.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We heard the pain points of our stakeholders and incorporated them into the implementation plan for Advisor Link,\u0026rdquo; said Kim White, director of OIT\u0026rsquo;s project management office and project manager for the student advising project. \u0026ldquo;This release of Advisor Link includes seamless integration of Banner data through the Enterprise Data Warehouse, real-time data and calendar synchronization with Office 365, and significant mapping of historical data from GradesFirst to capture appointment history, notes, and attachments. There are also several deep links to commonly used services like Oscar, Canvas, DegreeWorks, and Tableau embedded within the solution.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe implementation of Advisor Link was a collaborative effort led by the Office of the Provost in partnership with the Office of Undergraduate Education, Georgia Tech Professional Education, and the essential technological expertise and enablement of the Office of Information Technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe project involved a steering committee comprising academic advisors, academic and business unit leaders, and leaders within SGA.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about the Advisor Link project, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/neweraadvising.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eneweraadvising.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E. 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If you want to visit a friend who lives in the same building as you, that is acceptable.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow will we be able to physically distance ourselves in an apartment where we share bathrooms and a common area? Will Tech move to two students per apartment? \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJenny Cotton: We are not moving to two students per apartment. We have limited our shared bedroom capacity to two students, but apartments will continue to share common spaces which may include the bathroom. At the beginning of the semester you will review this information as well as your roommate agreement with your RA. To clarify, shared bathrooms are common throughout all of our facilities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat should I do if my roommates aren\u0026rsquo;t being safe about Covid-19 and I feel that their actions outside of our apartment are putting me and our other roommates at a greater risk? \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESheree Gibson: The RAs will communicate with everyone regarding expectations and implications. We also will limit the number of people who can change rooms. So we will be monitoring the impact that changes will have on roommates.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAre we allowed to move in after the designated move-in dates if we are unable to move in on the given dates? \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlex Becking: Yes, you can move in after the given dates. If you come after hours you can contact the RA on duty and come to the desk the next day to get your keys.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf the university enacts Contingency 3, which is moving all classes online, does Housing intend to again ask students to leave campus? If students are asked to leave campus will Housing offer a prorated refund? \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJenny Cotton: We take our guidance from the Board of Regents. If we switch to fully remote classes but keep the residence halls open, then we would not issue a refund because students would be allowed to remain on campus and our services would continue. If they decide to close the residence halls, like last spring, then yes, we would issue a prorated refund because we are no longer allowed to house students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf someone becomes infected, what are the quarantine procedures for them, for their roommates, and for the whole building? \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJenny Cotton: We have a quarantine isolation protocol that follows CDC guidelines. It will vary case by case depending on where the student lives, if they have a confirmed test, how many roommates they have, and where their apartment is located within the building. We will assess this in conjunction with Stamps Health Services. The infected student\u0026rsquo;s level of contact with others will determine how we proceed with the quarantine process for roommates and others in the building.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWill meals be provided for students required to quarantine even if they are not on the meal plan? \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERyan Greene: Yes, anyone who is under quarantine will be provided meals because they are not allowed to leave the quarantine space. There will be a flat charge per meal, and it will be billed directly to your student account. We also will take into consideration any dietary concerns to ensure that the food we\u0026rsquo;re providing meets your needs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAre there any concerns regarding the HVAC systems increasing the spread of Covid-19? \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChris Taylor: The HVAC system will not take the air from your neighbor\u0026rsquo;s apartment and pull it into your apartment. It takes the air from your space and either heats it or cools it. The air in the hallway is handled through an air filtration system on the roof. We will be installing the highest rated MERV filters available, and we will inspect and change those regularly.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThere has been limited detailed communication via the mobile app. Will this information be published in a written, finalized Georgia Tech plan of action? \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMorgan Miller: Last Friday most returning students received an email that mentioned downloading the mobile app for move-in along with screenshots of how to use the app. If you try to open the app this weekend, it will say \u0026ldquo;closed for training\u0026rdquo; because it doesn\u0026rsquo;t open until Monday morning for you to choose your move-in time slot. This information isn\u0026rsquo;t currently on the website; it\u0026rsquo;s only in your emails. But we will add it to the website. The app will also be an important tool this fall for dining.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe app is called Transact Mobile Ordering, and you can download it now. Then choose Georgia Tech Connect, select an app icon, and then log in using your Georgia Tech login. From there, you can see Campus Check-In.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWill there be a block sign-up sheet for move-in for each residence hall and apartment building? How many people are allowed to help a student with move-in? \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESheree Gibson: You will need to use the mobile app to sign up for your move-in time. We are asking that you bring no more than two people to help you move.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen will we know about the locations for drive-thru check-ins? \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlex Becking: If you live in North Avenue South and East, you will go to the North Avenue South Garage. If you live in North Avenue North and West, you will go to the North Avenue North Garage.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESherry Murray: For West Campus, check-in will be in front of Fitten Hall. There will be signs to direct you to the correct buildings and unloading zones.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you are moving in late, can it be after classes have started? \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlex Becking: Yes, but please let us know when you plan to arrive and we will hold your space for you. 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Waivers using PGH or non-compliant ACA plans are no longer allowed as in previous years.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVoluntary \u003C\/strong\u003E- Students taking at least four credit hours (including Postdoctoral Scholars, J1 Scholars, and OPT) may also enroll during the Fall 2020 open enrollment period (7\/20\/20 - 9\/14\/20). \u0026nbsp;Go to \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.uhcsr.com\/gatech\u0022\u003Euhcsr.com\/GaTech\u003C\/a\u003E to begin the enrollment process.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Students do not need to enroll for Fall 2020 if they have purchased 2020-2021 annual coverage.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter September 14, 2020, enrollment will be unavailable until Spring\/Summer 2021 enrollment opens. 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With plans now to operate under strict social distancing measures, the Department of Housing \u0026amp; Residence Life and its partners are working to provide a \u0026ldquo;week of welcome\u0026rdquo; that will allow incoming students to explore and connect to their new campus home despite the unprecedented circumstances.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAugust 8 through 16 was to be the first to see students move in a week earlier than in years previous, allowing students to build greater familiarity with the campus and a stronger sense of community with a full week of programming and events before classes begin. Now those extra days are proving critical for spacing out the move-in process and adapting other traditionally high-volume activities to maintain social distance.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing move-in on August 8 and 9, the week will include virtual and in-person workshops and events from FASET, Campus Services, Student Engagement, and other campus partners to introduce students to resources and traditions while building community.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDespite the absence of large scale and in-person events like the involvement fairs and spirit festivals typically associated with weeks of welcome, the team of departments has still found ways for students to get to know their hallmates, the campus, and the resources available to them.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Given the new campus partner collaboration for programming,\u0026nbsp;Week of Welcome was already going to be a big shift from previous move-in experiences,\u0026rdquo; said new Housing Executive Director Jenny Cotton. \u0026ldquo;The need to adjust our plans for safety is even more possible within this new model. Our partners are working to find creative ways to still provide as rich and robust of an experience as these distanced times allow.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMany in-person programs will be self-guided or in small groups that will allow students the flexibility to go at their own pace, while other elements will be virtual to limit contact. Plans for large events that can be done at a social distance, such as an outdoor movie screening, are being carefully worked out. In recognition of the still-evolving state of campus operations during the pandemic, organizers note that many aspects of the week are still subject to change in the interest of the safety of the campus community.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;ve learned through our on-campus resident surveys that some students are craving more connection and community building and need more time to engage with resources to support their time at Georgia Tech,\u0026rdquo; said Associate Vice President for Campus Services Kasey Helton. \u0026ldquo;With an opportunity to interact with all of our on-campus services both in person and virtually, participate in job and student organization fairs, learn campus traditions, and interact with their peers and support systems all before classes begin, we believe first-years will have a stronger foundation to set themselves up for academic success.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn more about Week of Welcome at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/welcomehome.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ewelcomehome.gatech.edu.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGet Involved with Week of Welcome\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you are interested in offering a virtual or in-person open-house, information session, or event during the Week of Welcome, or are interested in volunteering for first-year move-in August 8 and 9, please \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_3dzCdz45jKZ3P7L\u0022\u003Efill out this form\u003C\/a\u003E or email weekofwelcome@gatech.edu.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMove-in Focus on Safety\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWeek of Welcome begins with first-year move-in on August 8 and 9. Details on the process are being finalized now to maximize safety when the expected 3,000 residents arrive on campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EStudents will have an assigned move-in time and appointments for move-in will be widely spaced out to allow Housing to limit the number of people in one space at any given time.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThere will also be a drive-through check-in process that will minimize contact and touchpoints.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESanitizing\u0026nbsp;stations and enhanced surface area cleaning will also be incorporated into this year\u0026rsquo;s move-in process.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EVolunteers will be present to assist and will be wearing masks.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents who are planning to move in can find details\u0026nbsp;at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/housing.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ehousing.gatech.edu.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Housing \u0026 Residence Life\u2019s Inaugural \u201cWeek of Welcome\u201d Adapts to Connect New Students Despite Distance"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAugust 8-16 is the inaugural Week of Welcome where first-year students can explore and connect to their new campus home despite the unprecedented circumstances. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"August 8-16 is the inaugural Week of Welcome where first-year students can explore and connect to their new campus home despite the unprecedented circumstances.  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IT Business Management, or ITBM, is a robust portfolio and project management solution that is powered by ServiceNow technology, also leveraged for managing service and support requests at services.gatech.edu.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EITBM allows users to manage both traditional and agile projects. It also allows leaders, program managers, portfolio managers, and project managers to capture ideas for new projects from students, faculty, and staff across the Institute. Early adopters of the platform include the Georgia Tech Library, Georgia Tech Strategic Consulting, and OIT. ITBM is now being offered to other units and will replace the current enterprise project management tool, Workfront, at the end of the month.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;One of the areas where we have a tremendous opportunity is in capturing and implementing the amazing ideas that our librarians, archivists, and staff have, along with reducing the time it takes to transition those ideas through implementation to viable new services or existing service enhancements,\u0026rdquo; said Samuel Graham, director of information technology for the Library. \u0026ldquo;ITBM has the potential to help us better organize, prioritize, and execute ideas faster with an increased discipline in project management.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EITBM users can expect an intuitive and innovative environment, interactive dashboards with real-time updates, simple and easy reporting tools, and the ability to effectively manage traditional and agile projects in one platform. The solution\u0026rsquo;s advanced reporting capabilities will increase Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s visibility into its investments on programs and projects.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are hopeful that the ITBM module will offer us the ability to organize the Institute\u0026rsquo;s strategic plan to measure, track, and communicate progress, and allow us to generate reports for executive dashboards that will show our progress,\u0026rdquo; said Sonia Alvarez-Robinson, executive director of Georgia Tech Strategic Consulting. \u0026ldquo;We are also hopeful that we can use it to organize the goals and objectives of the colleges, schools, divisions, and departments as they create plans aligned with the overarching Institute plan. By having one central place to organize unit-level plans, we should be able to facilitate connections and collaboration while measuring progress collectively.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EITBM is a part of a larger effort to unify service management and delivery across the Institute within a comprehensive, managed platform. This effort introduces a framework that shifts the focus of service management from technology-driven to customer-driven.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The Office of Information Technology\u0026rsquo;s Project and Portfolio Management Office currently utilizes disparate systems to manage projects, which makes sharing data difficult and results in many manual and inefficient processes that our project and portfolio managers have to support,\u0026rdquo; said Kimberly White, director of portfolio and project management within OIT. \u0026ldquo;We are excited to reimagine our business processes and take full advantage of the capabilities of ITBM.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe platform\u0026rsquo;s features include:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDemand Management: Used for collecting ideas and promoting accepted ideas to strategic and operational demands.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EProject Management: A suite of tools used to manage projects, tasks, and resources.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EProgram Management: Used to manage program tasks.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPortfolio Management: Enables management of projects and programs in different portfolios.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EResource Management: Enables resource and capacity planning.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETimecard: Enables the ability to track time on a daily basis against assignments.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy centralizing these efforts, users can create reporting visuals and establish trends through historical data. Customizable dashboards also allow users to create, manage, and share role-based reports within and across teams.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about the ITBM project at Georgia Tech, or to sign up to join the waitlist for ITBM training, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/ITBM\u0022\u003Eoit.gatech.edu\/ITBM\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Office of Information Technology (OIT) recently launched a new project management platform that will enhance how projects are introduced, approved, tracked and managed across the Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u2019s Office of Information Technology (OIT) recently launched a new project management platform that will enhance how projects are introduced, approved, tracked and managed across the Institute."}],"uid":"35221","created_gmt":"2020-05-29 16:14:23","changed_gmt":"2020-06-25 16:07:41","author":"mwilliams457","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-06-25T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2020-06-25T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"635814":{"id":"635814","type":"image","title":"IT Business Management","body":null,"created":"1590768629","gmt_created":"2020-05-29 16:10:29","changed":"1590768629","gmt_changed":"2020-05-29 16:10:29","alt":"IT Business Management at Georgia Tech","file":{"fid":"241909","name":"iStock-1085389362.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/iStock-1085389362.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/iStock-1085389362.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":564662,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/iStock-1085389362.jpg?itok=4h-1S9GH"}}},"media_ids":["635814"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"183656","name":"oit feature"},{"id":"184957","name":"IT Business Management"},{"id":"6667","name":"project management"},{"id":"184958","name":"ITBM"},{"id":"184130","name":"servicenow"},{"id":"184959","name":"Enterprise Service Management"},{"id":"184960","name":"Project and Portfolio Management"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:malynda@gatech.edu?subject=ITBM%20at%20Georgia%20Tech\u0022\u003EMalynda Dorsey\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDirector of IT Marketing \u0026amp; Communications\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:marlie@gatech.edu?subject=ITBM%20at%20Georgia%20Tech\u0022\u003EMarlie Williams\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Officer\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOffice of Information Technology\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}