Georgia Tech Excel

Heather Dicks, EXCEL Career Development Advisor, describes how the program has grown into a model for colleges and universities across the country. Through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to student success, EXCEL remains a powerful example of what inclusive education can look like in higher education.

In continuing to celebrate EXCEL’s 10 year anniversary, mentor Shreya Joy shares how watching a mentee grow in confidence, independence, and leadership led to a lasting friendship and a deeper understanding of inclusion. Her experience with the program demonstrates the meaningful impact of EXCEL students with their community!

EXCEL Mentor Kanishka Sindhwani shares how mentorship is built on mutual support, shared experiences, and genuine friendship. It's truly amazing how through these connections, both students and mentors get to learn from one another, which creates relationships that enrich the Georgia Tech community and extend beyond a single semester!