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The start of the new year ushers in opportunities to set goals and make plans to achieve them – it is how we learn and grow as individuals. Meet a few staff members in A&F who are sharing how they plan to leverage goal setting to help them grow in 2025.

Shantay N. Bolton, executive vice president for Administration and Finance and chief business officer, has been recognized as a 2025 Georgia Titan 100. As a distinguished leader in higher education, this marks her second time receiving the Titan 100 honor, having first been named a St. Louis Titan in 2023.

The latest President’s Report highlights Georgia Tech's economic impact, rankings, academic achievements, and research contributions. It demonstrates how Georgia Tech, guided by our strategic plan’s Big Bets, has been advancing technology and improving the human condition.

Will Varnado, associate director of Utilities Maintenance for I&S, signs new piping in Harrison Square.

Teams in Infrastructure and Sustainability (I&S) continue to make progress on repairing and updating the chilled water distribution system (i.e. the system that cools campus buildings). The next planned outage will be conducted on Feb. 19 and 20, and it is expected to be limited in time span and scope. 

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.

Georgia Tech will host a luncheon featuring a symposium and the awards presentation. 
The entire campus community is invited to attend.

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Georgian Ballroom, Biltmore

The annual Institute Staff Awards recognize staff for outstanding achievements over and beyond their regular job duties and who model Georgia Tech’s core values and vision for the future. All faculty and staff, regardless of job function, are eligible and encouraged to submit a nomination. The nomination period closes on  Sunday,  Feb.  16. 

Information on all awards, nomination criteria, and instructions can be found at engagement.hr.gatech.edu/staff-awards. 

The self-evaluations period closes today, and it is time to prepare for the next steps in the performance management cycle at Georgia Tech.  

The Performance Evaluation period for 2024 is Feb. 1 to Mar. 31, and employees are invited to sign up for information sessions: 

Additionally, the 2025 Goal Setting period is open until March 31. Visit the Performance Management @Tech for videos, timelines, and other resources to help set your S.M.A.R.T. goals.

The 2025 Spring Biannual Compliance Training will help Georgia Tech employees understand and uphold the University System of Georgia and the Institute’s policies and compliance obligations. 

All faculty, staff, and students who are active employees as of Jan. 1 will be required to complete the 2025 Spring Biannual Compliance Training by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 28.

Leading @Tech is a comprehensive learning program for people leaders across the Georgia Tech community to build capabilities in management practices, leadership effectiveness, and engagement and well-being.

Join Georgia Tech Human Resources at one of the following info sessions to learn more about the program goals, curriculum, benefits, and more!

Eligible full-time faculty and staff are encouraged to apply for education assistance through the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Staff Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Program (STRAP). These programs are designed to support your professional development and help you achieve your educational goals by providing tuition and mandatory fee waivers or reimbursements. The application period for the summer semester is March 15 – April 15.    

Click the links below to learn more and register for an upcoming session. 

Education Assistance Info Session: Applying for TAP and STRAP 

Education Assistance: Approving TAP and STRAP (managers and supervisors) 

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Be sure to visit Georgia Tech’s Careers Page to explore exciting job opportunities within the Institute. Whether you're looking to advance in your current field or explore new paths, our diverse range of positions offer something for everyone. Join us in shaping the future of innovation and excellence at Georgia Tech. Discover your potential and make a difference with us!

During the January 2025 A&F Town Hall staff members shared and discussed strategies that support career success at Tech. Topics included ways that employees can learn, earn, and grow here at Georgia Tech.

Twelve months, 52 weeks, and 365 days. Over the past year, Georgia Tech photographers have captured as many moments as possible of Tech's vibrant campus life. Here, they each share a few of their favorite snaps from the year. View more of their work on Flickr.