At a Glance: August 4, 2025

Aug 13, 2025
Online Programs Announcements
 
MBA 564 A MOOC Launch
We’re excited to announce the launch of the updated MOOC for MBA 564 A: Applying Data Analytics in Marketing. If you’ve already completed the previous version and earned a certificate, it will still count toward your for-credit course. However, we highly encourage you to review the revised materials, as updated content will be reflected in the coursework. Start exploring the updated MOOC: Applying Data Analytics in Marketing
 
Fall 1 Soft Launch
Fall 1 soft launch starts this week. Courses that begin on Wednesday, August 13 will soft launch on Wednesday, August 6. Soft launch allows you to view your registered classes in both Canvas and Coursera a week ahead, giving you the chance to review your course syllabi and expectations before the official start date. Registering at least two weeks before the course start date ensures access to your course during the soft-launch period.

Fall 2 2025 iDegrees Course Support Application Now Open
The Gies iDegrees Grader, Synchronous Course Assistant (SCA), and Plagairism Reveiwer (PR) application for Fall 2 2025 is now open. If you are interested in being considered for a position that will begin in Fall 2, please complete the Course Support Application no later than 11:45 pm CT on Thursday, August 14. The application will provide job descriptions for each role. Due to the volume of applications, late submissions will not be accepted. Those selected for a position will be notified via email. 

Application Process:
  • The application process only requires submitting the application using the application link.
  • Even if you are currently working for us, you need to apply for each term, so please make sure you apply before the deadline.​​​
  • Be careful with the course(s) you select. If you work on the course as a CA, you will not be eligible to take it for credit as a student later.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email Emily Forbes.
 
Update Your Grouping Preference Form
At the beginning of each 8-week session, you should update your availability for your course groups on the Grouping Preference Form. The grouping preference tool translates your time preferences into UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) so you can be grouped in your courses with individuals with similar availability around the globe. Take a moment today to finalize your availability!
 
Rethinking AI Through the Lens of Empowerment
When we talk about artificial intelligence, our conversations often begin with fears and cautionary tales: job loss, existential risk, or a world with machines that can outthink us. But what if we're asking the wrong questions? In their Journal of Macromarketing paper "AI as a Convivial Tool," Gies researchers Aric Rindfleisch, Myoung Kim, and Erica Lee reframe that conversation by introducing a new perspective that positions AI not as a threat but a collaborative partner in human creativity. Read more about Rindfleisch, Kim, and Lee’s paper here.
 
This Week at Gies

Use the Event Calendar for information on upcoming events, such as iConverge and iDegree Convocation, as well as academic dates and deadlines for the semester. Click event titles below for details on the events happening this week.  
 
Summer Program Capstone Ends
Tuesday, August 5
 
Fall 1 Soft Launch
Wednesday, August 6
 
In Case You Missed It...
Use the Online Program Announcements to view the previous At-a-Glance issue.
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