Office of Organizational Development Opening the Door to Success

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Thinking About Going Back to School?

• Deborah Covin Wilson, CPLP, SPHR
• Director, Career Development

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Thinking About Going Back to School?

• What should I do?
• What major or degree should I pursue?

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Steps to take to find my major or degree

• Schedule an appointment with OOD .( Call Deborah
  Covin Wilson at 4-3850)
• Research and find out where the major is offered.
  (Go to www.usg.edu to locate a school in the
  University System.)

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Admissions Requirements Checklist

• Schedule appointment with counselor
• Obtain transcripts
• Obtain application
• Arrange for testing or obtain test scores

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Selection Considerations

• Majors offered
• Resources / services available
• Commuting Distance
• Costs

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Send application materials to selected schools

• Double-check to ensure that application materials
  are correct and complete before they are mailed.

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How Do I Pay for School?

• Questions to ask
• Is major job related?
• If yes, BOR/ GTRC may help.
• If no, STRAP may help

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Website

• www.orgdev.gatech.edu/tuition
• This site provides up to date information on the
  Tuition Assistance Programs.

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What is the BOR Program?

• Eligibility
• Full-time employee for a minimum of 6 months
• Attendance at a University System school
• Application must be submitted to OOD by
  established deadline date
• Register for classes only during the employee
  registration period
• Up to 8 hours can be remitted.
• Must obtain a grade of C or higher for each course

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What is the STRAP Program?

• Eligibility
• Full-time (100) classified employment for a
  minimum of 12 months
• General job related career
• Attendance at either DTAE or private school
• Application must be submitted to OOD by
  established deadline date
• Tuition only is reimbursed up to 6 hours
  (currently 3 hours)
• Must obtain a grade of C or higher for each
  course

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Concerns

• Commitment
• Balancing Family, School, and Work
• Finances
• Maintaining Adequate Energy Level
• Studying
• Pay-offs
• Time it will take to complete degree

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New

• Career Development Services for Faculty and Staff
• Testing
• Coaching
• Career Planning
• Additional Workshops

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Questions