Weekly Digest

I hope everyone had a great long weekend! The cool weather was awesome!

Please contact me at mjenn@uga.edu if you have suggestions or if there is anything you'd like me to include in the Digest.

Experiential Learning Requirement Waiver Policy

• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the cancellation of experiential learning opportunities, students graduating in spring 2020, summer 2020, fall 2020, and spring 2021 may apply for a waiver of the Experiential Learning graduation requirement. Information about eligibility for the waiver and the process of applying is at https://el.uga.edu/policies/covid-waiver/.
• See the attached information for additional details

GENE 3200 Tutoring

• DAE is offering GENE 3200 tutoring this semester. Yay!

Mike's Beginning of the Semester Email to OAA Advisors

For those of you that missed Mike's email last week, I've attached a copy to the Digest, today. In addition to the SAGE instructions he has this to say about surveys/assessment and Zoom.

• Zoom Links: There was a suggestion yesterday to just have one Zoom meeting per day that you send out to all the students you’ll meet with that day. Assuming you have the Waiting Room feature on, that’s probably the easiest way to go about things. I would suggest saving your Personal Meeting ID room for your walk-ins.
• Advisor Survey: We will be sending out a student survey this semester, but that will be handled centrally so you don’t have to do anything. Figured you should probably know so you can mention it to students if you’d like.
• Student Survey: I used this survey (https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/preview/SV_bQICjc0NYeFNHmt?Q_SurveyVersionID=current&Q_CHL=preview) with my students in Spring and it helped them prepare for the appointments a little better. If you’d like to adopt it for your own use, let me know and I’ll share it with you. (Note that it mentions email advising – this should be used sparingly if at all.)

From Diane

• Enormous thanks to the Diversity & Inclusion Statement Working Group—both the writing team and the reviewers/feedback team—for their exceptional work in crafting a statement that captures the spirit and commitment of our office. You can view the statement at https://osas.franklin.uga.edu/.

• Experiential Learning Requirement Waiver Policy
  
• Entrepreneurship Certificate Application flyer
• Mike's beginning of the semester email and SAGE instructions
• LatinX Support Group information

• Justin Burnley will continue to serve Social Sciences majors.
• MarKeicha Dickens will continue to serve Fine Arts majors.
• Kyle Poe will continue to serve Humanities majors.
• For CSCI/STAT, Biological Sciences and the remaining Physical & Mathematical Sciences: Justin will be a staff/faculty first point of contact for questions, resources, or collaborations for the following programs and associated majors. Students from these majors will be hearing from graduate assistants, Jennifer Harris and Julie Jaeger, regarding appointments with them and upcoming opportunities.

What’s else is new?

• Here is how to refer students to virtual appointment and drop-ins: https://career.uga.edu/appointments
• Nearly all resources are now available virtually, including Career Fairs and the Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate workshops. https://career.uga.edu/virtual_resources
• Updated homepage: https://career.uga.edu/
• There is a new version of the Career Guide, for your reference at: https://career.uga.edu/uploads/documents/UGACareerGuide.pdf
• Want to discuss anything, about helping students or otherwise? Name the time, and the Career Center will set up a Zoom meeting or phone call.

Study Away Information and Resources for Advisors

• Virtual Global Education advising for students is ongoing for upcoming Spring, Maymester/Summer and Fall 2021 study away programs.
• You may refer students to OGE to explore of study away programs including UGA Faculty-led, International Center, Exchanges, Domestic Programs, Non-UGA study abroad program options, as well as to plan ahead for an UGA Independent Experiences Abroad.
• · UGA - General Independent Experience Abroad Application (completed by student)
• · Independent Experience Abroad Department Planning Application (completed by Department representative)
• Advisors & students are invited to attend the upcoming Virtual Study Away Fair, Tuesday, September 15, 11am – 5pm via Handshake
• Review Global Education/Study Away Advisors Resources Website
  
• Share Fall 2020 OGE Study Away Virtual Events Calendar (pdf)
• Subscribe to UGA Study Away News Listserv
• Reporting Student Travel
• UGA International Travel Policies

Entrepreneurship Certificate Application flyer

• The application deadline is from September 1 to October 1st.
• For more information see: https://www.terry.uga.edu/academics/entrepreneurship/certificate.php

For Students Interested in Neuro-Science

• The UGA Future Scholars Visitation Program is dedicated to reaching underrepresented and/or first-generation students by offering an inclusive and intensive recruitment experience.
• If you would like to be nominated for their fall program, please verify your eligibility via the criteria below and contact Abigail Butcher (abutcher@uga.edu) with the requisite materials (unofficial transcript and CV) by Monday, September 28. Thank you.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Eligible to apply for a graduate program for fall 2021
• Have a cumulative 3.3 GPA or higher (on a 4.00 scale) as reflected on an unofficial transcript

TIMELINE

• Thursday, October 1, 2020: Deadline to submit all nominations.
• Thursday, October 8, 2020: Nominees will be notified of decisions.
• Thursday, October 15, 2020: Participants will need to confirm participation in the program via email to be sent to grecruit@uga.edu.
• Friday, October 16, 2020: All nominated students must have submitted their online application to the UGA Graduate School.

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE FSVP NOMINATION?

• CV or resume
• Unofficial transcript

Georgia Political Review (GPR) Application

• GPR seeks to publish quality original content from University of Georgia undergraduates in the fields of political science, international affairs, history, science, and economics. Published each semester in print and online (georgiapoliticalreview.com), GPR is the only publication of its kind in the state university system and seeks to become a nationwide model for articulate, timely commentary on politics and foreign affairs.
• GPR is currently accepting applications for staff writers, layout editors, and web developers until September 9 at 11:59 pm. The link to the application can be found here: https://forms.gle/m3cgGLFFEFpmT5Au7.
• Please email the Editorial Board at georgiapoliticalreview@gmail.com with questions.

UGA HEROs call for Volunteers

• HEROs unites college students in providing quality of life care for children infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Nearly all of our families are Black and live below the poverty line, which makes this fight more important than ever before. Head to ugaheros.org/join to find out more! There is a place in HEROs for people of every background

• Emerging First Years is a leadership initiative for #UGA24 to prepare for impact and service.
• ·Committees work in conjunction with the Executive Board to plan and execute events, fundraisers, and initiatives to support our kids and our cause. Read more about each committee and their meeting times here!

• For more information see ugaheros.org/join or follow @ugaheros on social media.

Global Education Resources for Students

• Please save this Guide to UGA Study Abroad Email & work with the Global Education team in the Office of Global Engagement to plan for a study abroad program in this 2020-21 Academic Year and/or a future semester.
  
• Explore all Study Abroad Programs at http://studyaway.uga.edu
• Pre-Register & Attend UGA’s Virtual Study Abroad Fair Tuesday, Sept. 15, 11 am – 5 pm
• Attend an Education Abroad 101 Session, Workshop, or Virtual Walk-in Appointment, Virtual and Pre-recorded Info Sessions are available
• Schedule a follow-up Study Abroad Advising Appointment, Zoom advising available
• Subscribe to the UGA Study Away News Listserv
• Questions? Email studyaway@uga.edu
• UGA International Centers UGA Cortona, Italy and UGA at Oxford, United Kingdom
• UGA Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs sponsored by UGA Departments/Colleges
• UGA International Exchange Programs at partner universities worldwide, open to all majors
• Independent Experiences Abroad to earn direct UGA credit (or report non-credit experiential learning activity) for an independently arranged internship, research, or independent study course abroad
• Non-UGA Study Abroad Programs approved by OGE - Any UGA student planning to study abroad with a Non-UGA program must apply for OGE approval prior to going abroad using a Non-UGA General Program StudyAway application.
• UGA Travel Registry for students pursuing personal activities abroad
• Domestic Field Study Programs in the U.S.
• Funding & Study Abroad Scholarships
• Education Abroad: Scholarships for UGA Students Brochure (PDF)
• OGE Scholarship Application Forms, including next OGE General Scholarship due October 15
• UGA Financial Aid & Study Abroad

Attend a Mock Trial Info Session

• Mock Trial offers students of all backgrounds leadership experience and training in creative performance, public speaking, and critical thinking. Prepare to feel the lights, get camera ready, and compete against teams from all over the country! Whatever your skill set, whether you have an interest in the law or not, there's a place for you.
• We will offer information sessions on:
• • September 8th at 7 PM (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89723866715)
• • September 9th at 7 PM (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82384433116)
• There, we will fully discuss how auditions will look. And please fill out our audition interest form to make sure you don’t miss any updates on the audition process! If you have any questions, please email us at ugamocktrial@gmail.com.

Truman Scholarship Info Sessions

• INFO SESSION – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 @ 5 PM ON ZOOM: If you are considering applying for the Truman Scholarship this year, please join us for a discussion of the application process. Register here, and the Zoom link will be provided to participants.
• APPLICATION PROCESS: (Pre-application form completed by September 25. Full application completed by the campus deadline: November 5, 2020.) Third-year students who are interested in applying for the Truman Scholarship should complete the pre-application questionnaire by September 25, 2020.
• SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: Eligible applicants will have significant leadership experience and will intend to pursue public service careers. Truman Scholars receive $30,000 toward graduate school and have the opportunity to participate in professional development to help prepare them for careers in public service leadership. Visit truman.gov for more information on the Truman Scholarship.
• CAMPUS DEADLINE/NOMINATION PROCESS: The campus deadline for receipt of all application materials is Thursday, November 5, 2020. A faculty panel will interview all applicants and select up to four nominees to represent the university in the national competition. The national deadline falls in early February, and national finalists are announced by late February. National interviews take place throughout March and early April. Winners are announced in April.
• CONTACT: Ms. Jessica Hunt (jhunt@uga.edu) in the Scholarships Office.

Support Groups for LatinX and Black UGA Students

This fall, The Center for Counseling and Personal Evaluation will be conducting two support groups. Especially during these times, they are working to provide the student body with some additional support. Both groups are completely free and virtual. Please find information below as well as the flyers attached.

• LatinX Support Group
• A support group for self-identified Latinx undergraduate students. For more information email Maritza Duran at myduran@uga.edu or Jacky Fuentes at jacquelf@uga.edu. *not gender specific
• The Healing Circle
• A support group for self-identified Black women that are undergraduate and graduate students. For more information, email Shawntell Pace at shawntell.pace@uga.edu or Tanisha Pelham at tanisha.pelham@uga.edu. *gender specific

UNICEF at UGA

• Looking for leadership and a way to get involved? Apply to a UNICEF at UGA committee! Committees include Advocacy, Outreach, and Planning. The application is due Thursday, Sept 10th, 2020 at 11:59 PM.
• UNICEF at UGA Committee Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdg2h2qH2EeGyn1PiwTA53p_vL5jnt10j5CDmEB1qToni3bZw/viewform
• UNICEF at UGA fund-raises, educates, and advocates on behalf of the United Nations Children's Fund.
• Email unicefatuga@gmail.com or DM @unicefuga for more information.

Free NACADA Webinar (Thanks to Will Lewis) - Student-Athlete Well-Being During Dual Pandemics: Enduring Racism & COVID-19.

• The NACADA/NCAA Advisory Board focused on the intersection of dual pandemics (COVID & Racism) and their effect on student-athletes.
• The webinar is now available and free to all for VIEWING HERE.