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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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This two-part course will cover a broad overview of basic concepts and research related to student development and learning with a focus on how this relates to student performance, suitability for various courses and programs, needs for tutoring, counseling or additional mentoring programs.
Current cultural issues and information on the types of students we see at Georgia Tech will be discussed. Strategies for meeting diverse student population needs will be discussed. Information which is presented to students in GT1000 related to the academic culture (including differences in experiences between high school and college, faculty expectations, and learning at Georgia Tech).
This course, co-taught by Denise Johnson and Stephanie Ray, is part of the Student Academic Services Professional Development Program Curriculum. If you would like more information about this curriculum, click here.