A Warm Welcome to the New Spring Semester!
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Dear College of Engineering Community,
Happy New Year! As we embark on a new semester, I hope each of you had a restful break and returned with renewed energy and enthusiasm for the exciting journey ahead.
The College's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team is thrilled to welcome back our engineering students, faculty, and staff. This semester promises to be filled with engaging events and celebrations that underscore our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse community.
To kick things off, we're starting with the Out in STEM (oSTEM) Banquet, an early celebration of Pride Month in June. We recognize that many of our students may not be on campus during June, so we're bringing the festivities a bit earlier. It's an opportunity to come together, celebrate diversity, and build connections within our community.
As we move forward, Black History Month in February will be a collaborative effort with the UGA National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Together, we'll honor the achievements and contributions of Black individuals in engineering and beyond.
In March, our College chapter of the Society of Women in Engineering (SWE) will be at the forefront of celebrating Women's History Month. We'll acknowledge the accomplishments of women in engineering and inspire the next generation of trailblazers.
April will see the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) hosting a dinner to commemorate Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month. It is an opportunity to share stories, foster understanding, and celebrate the rich cultural tapestry within our College. Throughout the semester, we will be sharing information about these events, so stay tuned for details on how you can participate and contribute.
Additionally, the DEI College Committee is hard at work with the Climate Survey, aiming to provide recommendations and implement positive changes. Your input is invaluable, and we encourage everyone to stay engaged as we work together to make our College an even more inclusive and welcoming place.
Wishing you all a fantastic start to the semester, filled with learning, growth, and meaningful connections.
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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. |
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Monday, January 15th, 2024 |
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Important Notice: UGA Policy Regarding Service and Emotional Support Animals
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Dear Engineering Community,
As we embark on the new semester, we would like to remind everyone of the University of Georgia's commitment to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all individuals, including those with disabilities. In alignment with federal and state laws, UGA has established a policy providing guidelines and permitted uses of animals assisting individuals with disabilities while on UGA property.
For detailed information, we encourage you to review the comprehensive policy available at UGA Animal Policy. It covers general guidelines and essential details regarding the presence of service and emotional support animals on campus.
Here are a few key points to keep in mind:
- Service Animal Interaction: Please be aware that service animals cannot be touched or petted. These animals play a crucial role in assisting individuals with disabilities, and it is essential to respect their working status.
- Limited Questions: In accordance with the policy, there are limited inquiries allowed to the service animal owner. We kindly ask everyone to be mindful of this limitation and respect the privacy of individuals utilizing service animals.
Understanding and adhering to these guidelines contribute to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone in our engineering community. If you have any questions or require additional information, please visit UGA Animal Policy - Service Animal Guidelines.
Thank you for your cooperation in fostering a supportive and accessible community for all.
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Save the Dates as we celebrate a number of diverse months! Remember to RSVP and please come out to show your support! |
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RSVP For Our Black History Month Dinner! |
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Stay tuned for more information soon! |
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Encourage your students to attend one or more of our Career & Internship Fairs this semester.
- UGA Spring Career & Internship Fair 2024 | January 31, 12-5pm, Classic Center
- UGA Spring Engineering & Computer Science Career & Internship Fair 2024 | February 1, 4;30-7:30pm, Classic Center
- UGA Mary Frances Early College of Education Career Fair 2024 | February 6, 11:30am-2:30 pm, Tate Student Center Grand Hall
- UGA Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication Career Day | February 7, 10am-2pm, Tate Student Center Grand Hall
- UGA College of Environment + Design Career & Internship Fair 2024 | February 14, 10am-2pm, Tate Student Center Grand Hall
- UGA Summer Job and Internship Fair 2024 | March 20, 11am-2:30pm, Tate Student Center Grand Hall
- SEC - ACC Virtual Career Fair | April 10, 10am-5pm, Virtual Venue
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Did you get a job offer? Win a scholarship? Go to a conference? Please consider filling out the form so we can highlight and celebrate your milestones! |
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Scholarships & Internships |
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Participants that are local will meet in person and participants more than 1 hour away will gather virtually using zoom to support for discussing and completing the graduate school application, writing fellowship applications, and enjoying camaraderie with each other. There is no participation fee for this program.
What is A Step to the Doctorate?
Virginia Tech’s Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) is committed to fostering an intellectually and demographically diverse environment that supports creativity, innovation, and community. We welcome promising undergraduate engineering students from diverse backgrounds and experience to participate in a bootcamp to learn more about:
- The graduate school experiences Virginia Tech’s Engineering graduate programs
- Ways to strategically position yourself to maximize future success in applying to graduate school.
The boot camp helps students make significant progress on their graduate application process and personal statements. If you are struggling to find time and space to get going with the graduate school process, or just wish for a little more support as you do so, this program is for you.
Please apply here. Eligible participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Boot Camp will be limited to a maximum of 15 participants. Application Deadline: Friday, January 19, 2024.
We hope you decide to participate. We ask that you complete the following survey by Friday, January 19, 2024.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Dr. Tremayne Waller, (trwaller@vt.edu). We look forward to receiving your application.
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Conference on the Americas |
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2024 Annual Conference
The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education will hold the 2024 Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington from March 13-16, 2024. Event information will be updated below as it becomes available.
Proposal Submissions are closed.
Registration Pricing and Information details can be found here. Accessibility Information can be found here. Conference Registration is open.
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The 27th Annual Conference on the Americas will be in the Miller Learning Center to be held on February 16-17, 2024, and hosted by the University of Georgia.
About the Conference
The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute (LACSI), the University of Georgia (UGA), and the AU/UGA Medical Partnership are hosting the 27th annual Conference on the Americas in 2024 in Athens, GA. This conference provides a venue in which faculty and students from the University System of Georgia (USG) can engage and share their interest and expertise regarding the Caribbean, Latin America and Canada. Held annually for the past 26 years, we explore critical socio-cultural, political, economic, health, environmental, global, regional and national issues. While the focus of this conference is primarily for university/college faculty members, graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to showcase their research on the Americas. |
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Join us as we: come together as a larger community to discuss the issues at hand highlight the realities of the personal and professional impacts being experienced facilitate exchange of resources and insights seed collective effort to address these issues in ways that allow us to be intentional and in community share ways WEPAN, ARC Network, and ACCESS+ can support our communitiesRegister at: https://registration.socio.events/e/2024townhall The ADVANCE Resource and Coordination (ARC) Network, funded by the NSF ADVANCE Program, Awards HRD-2121468 and HRD-1740860, seeks to achieve gender equity for faculty in higher education STEM disciplines through an intersectional, intentional, and inclusive lens. ACCESS+, funded by an NSF ADVANCE grant (HRD-2017953), works to increase the number of STEM professional societies engaged in advancing intersectional gender equity in STEM.
WEPAN is a non-profit organization founded in 1990 dedicated to advancing cultures of equity and inclusion in engineering higher education and applied professions. |
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March 25–27, 2024
New York, N.Y.
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Conference is the can’t-miss event of 2024, taking place March 25–27 in New York City.
The conference will highlight a diverse selection of topics, from admissions to institutional accessibility and across functional areas. The program will be released soon, but here are a few highlights of what you can expect:
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HBCU Myth Versus Fact: Learn more about the unique experiences students have at HBCUs. Join this session for real talk about attending these historic institutions, and ask the experts about what HBCUs do to change students’ lives.
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Transforming Belonging Through Technology at HBCUs: Learn how the power of human-centered technology can enhance the impactful HBCU experience. This session explores early findings within a multi-institution cohort and amplifies candid reflections on thoughtful and strategic implementation to support a sense of belonging through technology. Digital engagement and AI/chatbot platforms and services show results in yield and retention that far exceed typical experiences and outcomes at non-HBCUs.
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From Recruitment to Enrollment: A Case Study on Data: The last four admissions cycles since the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic have been a roller coaster! While some institutions experienced record growth in applications and increased enrollment, some have seen a drop in both. Whatever the situation on your campus, in this session, you’ll learn how one of your esteemed peers used historical admissions data to understand their recruitment-to-enrollment pipeline so that they could be more strategic about building their first-year class.
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Plan Your Trip
Register today, and remember to book your hotel room at our discounted rate by March 4, 2024. Space is limited, so don’t delay. You can make your hotel reservation from the confirmation page after you’ve registered for the conference. Learn more about the hotel venue and next steps for booking.
Register today before rates increase on March 15, 2024.
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March 25–27, 2024
New York, N.Y.
Resonant Programming Just for You
We’re excited to celebrate the programming announcement for the 2024 A Dream Deferred™: The Future of African American Education conference, highlighting a variety of breakout and educational summit sessions.
The conference planning committee has selected a dynamic program. The sessions announced today highlight a diverse selection of topics, from K–12 to higher ed.
View the event program and continue to check back for additional program announcements.
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Plan Your Trip
Register today, and remember to book your hotel room at our discounted rate by March 4, 2024. Space is limited, so don’t delay. You can make your hotel reservation from the confirmation page after you’ve registered for the conference. Learn more about the hotel venue and next steps for booking.
Register today before rates increase on March 15, 2024. |
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June 5–7, 2024
Minneapolis, Minn.
Register Early and Save
College Board is excited to head to Minneapolis from June 5–7, 2024, for the Native American Student Advocacy Institute (NASAI) conference. Make plans to join us for learning, collaboration, and inspiration.
The planning committee is hard at work bringing the 2024 event to life, and we look forward to welcoming you to Minnesota in June. At this year’s conference, we’ll elevate the voices of those committed to college readiness and access for Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students.
Here's why you can't afford to miss it:
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Resonant Programming: NASAI offers a dynamic program curated for educators committed to making a difference on students’ educational outcomes. It will leave you inspired and motivated.
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Meaningful Networking: Connect with educators, administrators, leaders, and innovators from across the country who share your passion for education.
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Innovative Insights: Gain access to cutting-edge research, trends, and model practices.
Check out highlights from the 2023 event, and make sure to register before April 5, 2024, to save.
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DEI News & Issues in Higher Ed |
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Congrats on making it to the end of the newsletter! We will release a newsletter on the first Friday of every month! |
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