Do you want to wear blue jeans to work in July? Here’s how: President Green is bringing back the campaign from January and allowing employees to wear jeans to work any day of the month in July but you have to pay to play! (Participation is optional of course) To participate in “Jeans in July”, […]
Monthly Archives: June 2015
USG e-clips from June 9, 2015
University System News: www.onlineathensc.om Morehead now among highest-paid collegiate presidents in U.S. http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-06-09/morehead-now-among-highest-paid-collegiate-presidents-us By Lee Shearer University of Georgia president Jere Morehead and two other Georgia university presidents are now among the highest paid public-college presidents in the United States, judging from a just released survey of college presidents’ pay. On Sunday, the Chronicle of […]
USG e-clips from June 10, 2015
University System News: www.macon.com EDITORIAL: College presidents rewarded much like corporate CEOs http://www.macon.com/2015/06/10/3789028_college-presidents-rewarded-much.html?rh=1 There were some people — mainly college professors — who looked at the news that some of their bosses were too valuable to lose and had been given raises by the Board of Regents to push their salaries in excess of $1 […]
LifeStyle Benefits Participants
For those who enrolled in the LifeStyle benefits, you NOW have a website specifically for USG employees with detailed benefit descriptions, FAQs and printable pdfs. Please spread the word. You may access the website on our USG LifeStyle Benefits page, http://www.usg.edu/hr/benefits/lifestyle_benefits or go directly to http://usg.lifeperx.com. Everyone enrolled in this program receives a Member Kit […]
BCBSGA Health Assessment Drawing Winners!
Congratulations to Jillian Petro and Betsy Clark! Their names were drawn from those who completed the BCBS Total health Assessment during Personal History Month!
GHC Trivia Question #11 – WINNER
Congratulations to Lisa Garrett on the Cartersville campus for knowing the answer to our “Who am I?” question! The answer was “Bolt” our GHC mascot! Here is a little history about our mascot: Our Student Government Association selected “Chargers” as the school’s nickname/mascot in 1971. A Charger is a medieval war horse, but for many […]
GHC Trivia Question #11 – Who am I?
Using the three clues below, try to figure out who I am: I first came to this institution in 1971. To clarify my role, in 2005, I underwent a restructure which lead to my individual identity. I experienced a name change in 2010. (Looking for a very specific name.)
Walking Wednesday – Walk the Talk
Nilofer Merchant suggests a small idea that just might have a big impact on your life and health: Next time you have a one-on-one meeting, make it into a “walking meeting” — and let ideas flow while you walk and talk. Walk the Talk If you watch the video and submit the correct answer to […]
Important Fiscal Year End Reminders
Please pay close attention to the below Fiscal Year End Reminders. Invoices- To ensure that we are aware of all FY15 expenditures, please immediately notify the Budget Office if you are in possession of any invoice dated between July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015. According to guidance from the State Accounting Office, failure to […]
USG e-clips from June 8, 2015
University System News: www.myajc.com $1 million salaries for college presidents spur debate http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local-education/1-million-salaries-for-college-presidents-spur-deb/nmXwG/#975cd5a2.3566685.735757 By Janel Davis – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The outcry was instant last month when two state college presidents received pay raises that pushed their total compensation over $1 million a year. Critics accused college administrators of being tone deaf in a time […]