Links Between Physical Activity and Academic Performance

As the Wellness Program is continually being promoted, it’s important to understand some of the implications. Here is a link to an article in the Huffington Post mentioning some of the research being done at UGA in regards to activity levels and academics. Enjoy! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/23/exercise-school-grades-tests-physical-activity_n_4137604.html

Wellness Webinar-Eating for Weight Loss

As we near the end of October, remember to keep working hard on your physical activity and logging it into the system. A winner will be announced at the end of each month to the faculty/staff and student who accumulates the most wellness points. Also, on Friday, Nov. 1st, at 9:30 am, there will be […]

USG eClips

University System News GOOD NEWS: www.globalatlanta.com http://www.globalatlanta.com/article/26545/french-government-to-knight-georgia-tech-president/ French Government to ‘Knight’ Georgia Tech President By Phil Bolton France’s Consulate General in Atlanta announced Oct. 21 that G. P. “Bud” Peterson, the Georgia Institute of Technology’s president, is to be honored with the Legion of Honor, in the rank of Knight, on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Frédéric […]

Employee Contact Information

In anticipation of Open Enrollment, we are requesting that all employees verify that their contact information is accurate. Correspondences, such as Open Enrollment worksheets and confirmations, are system generated and sent to the mailing address we have in the system so it is imperative that all employees review their contact information in ADP and make […]

USG Shared Services Center

The Shared Services Center is available Monday through Friday to answer your calls regarding payroll, benefits, direct deposit, eTime and the ADP portal. You can contact them via: • Phone Support: 1-855-214-2644 • eMail Support: helpdesk@ssc.usg.edu • Web Support: http://answers.ssc.usg.edu

Give Today! Change Tomorrow!

The GA State Charitable Contributions Program 2014 campaign has begun! Pledging is easy. Give online at http://www.giveattheoffice.org/_sccp/ . There are over 1300 charities to choose from, find the cause that speaks to you at http://doas.ga.gov/StateLocal/HRA/Benefits/Docs_SCCPResources/Official%202014%20SCCP%20Charity%20Listing.pdf

Dental Hygiene

We are pleased to welcome Melissa Johnson as our new Administrative Assistant in Dental Hygiene. If you need assistance from our program she can be reached at mjohnson@highlands.edu

USG eClips

University System News GOOD NEWS: www.onlineathens.com http://onlineathens.com/uga/2013-10-21/georgia-museum-art-uga-collects-awards-southeastern-museums-conference Georgia Museum of Art at UGA collects awards from Southeastern Museums Conference By UGA NEWS SERVICE Athens, Ga. – The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia won five awards at this year’s Southeastern Museums Conference annual meeting, held earlier this month in Savannah. www.bizjournals.com http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2013/10/21/georgia-tech-president-awarded.html […]

GHC Spirit Days – benefitting the State Charitable Contribution Campaign

Thursday, October 31st and Friday, November 1st Donate $3 to wear jeans and GHC spirit wear on Thursday Or donate $5 to wear jeans and GHC spirit wear on Thursday and Friday All proceeds benefit the State Charitable Contribution Campaign Use the attached deduction form to submit your payroll deducted contribution to Human Resources. The […]

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State-Charitable-Deduction-Form-Spirit-Days.doc

Benefits for your life

You’re unique. Your benefits should be, too. For 2014, the University System of Georgia will offer benefit options to give you and your family the protection you need and peace of mind you want. During Open Enrollment — Monday, Nov. 11 – Friday, Nov. 22 — you’ll have the ability to select your benefit options […]