On November 16th, Undergraduate Transition Seminars, a program in Experiential and Engaged Learning (E2L), hosted the 2023 GT 1000 and GT 2000 Banquet. This annual event recognizes the teaching and mentoring excellence of seminar instructors and Team Leaders (peer facilitators) in GT 1000: First-Year Seminar and GT 2000: Transfer Student Seminar, as well as the significant contributions and collaborations of a campus partner to the seminar programs.
This year’s banquet theme was “BountiFall,” and the event was full of good wishes, savory food, and warm fellowship as instructors, Team Leaders, campus partners, and guests joined in the celebration. Asst. Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education and Executive Director of the Office of Experiential and Engaged Learning, Dr. Chris Reaves, delivered a welcome and some opening remarks. Provost Steven McLaughlin and Senior Vice Provost of Education and Learning, Dr. Larry Jacobs, offered reflections on the seminar program’s contributions to student support and on their own co-teaching experience of GT 2000 this semester. Two seasonal crafting opportunities were offered to attendees, and the group engaged in a lively round of GT trivia to round out the evening.
The Undergraduate Transition Seminars Program is pleased to congratulate again our 2023 award recipients:
GT 1000 Team Leader of the Year: Joao Kdouk
GT 2000 Team Leader of the Year: Emma Kissling
GT 1000 Instructors of the Year: Mr. Kevin Lewis and Dr. Samantha Wilson
Friend of the First-Year Award: Center for Teaching and Learning
Sandi Bramblett Instructor of Excellence: Dr. Al Ferri
In addition to these honors, participants in the inaugural GT 1000/2000 Reading Circle program were recognized, and December graduating Team Leaders Alexandra Newberg and Shiloh Thomas-Wilkinson were presented with certificates of appreciation and a TL program stole for their semesters of service.
Congratulations to all!
To see past award winners and learn more about the GT 1000/2000 awards, please visit https://transitionseminars.oue.gatech.edu/annual-celebration/