University System News: www.politics.blog.ajc.com Nathan Deal vetoes Georgia’s ‘campus carry’ legislation http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2016/05/03/source-nathan-deal-to-veto-georgias-campus-carry-legislation/ Greg Bluestein Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed legislation Tuesday that would allow college students to carry concealed guns onto campuses after lawmakers defied his personal request for changes that would make exceptions to the gun rights expansion. The decision to reject House Bill 859, […]
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Fun Challenge
GHC recognizes that employee recognition is an important part of the work environment. GHC has developed an employee recognition program with that in mind. It is an ongoing program that encourages input from all employees. We have designed a fun challenge to encourage employees to become familiar with our program. Starting Friday, May 6, 2016, […]
Another Successful Trip to Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Another successful trip to ASF Fifty-two students, faculty, staff and guests took part in the college’s 31st annual trip to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery this past weekend. The group saw an excellent production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on the Festival Stage and an outstanding version of “Driving Miss Daisy” on the Octagon […]
Mercury transits the Sun and the Eta Aquarid meteor shower
On Monday (May 9) Mercury will pass between Earth and the Sun. For several hours it will be possible to see Mercury’s small disk silhouetted against the disk of the Sun. If skies are clear we will open the Bishop Observatory on the Rome campus for viewing. Stop by between 9 AM and 2 PM […]
Budget Training
There are a few seats remaining in the Budget Training scheduled for Friday, May 13, 2016. It will be held at the Paulding campus from 10 – 11 am. This is being held in a computer classroom so seating is limited. The following topics will be discussed during this training session: Understanding departmental budgets Understanding […]
Fidelity ORP Participants
Karen Harrison our dedicated Fidelity Consultant is coming to campuses to meet with any employees to discuss retirement and address questions about the Fidelity ORP plan. Karen will be available for one on one sessions or general information. Date Time Campus Room Thursday, May 19, 2016 8 – 11:00 AM Marietta Video Conference Room Thursday, […]
MOVE! It could add years to your life –
Get Up and Move Don’t just sit there! Changing sedentary habits is one of the most effective ways to prevent type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related illnesses. In fact, the American Diabetes Association recommends getting up and moving at least once every 90 minutes throughout the day. May 4th is National “Get Fit DON’T SIT” […]
USG E-clips for April 29, 2016
University System News: www.onlineathens.com UGA president: Wreck that killed 4 students is something university hasn’t faced before http://onlineathens.com/mobile/2016-04-28/uga-president-something-university-hasnt-faced By LEE SHEARER University of Georgia President Jere Morehead asked for thoughts and prayers for the families of four UGA students killed in a traffic accident Wednesday night in a somber Thursday morning press conference. ”Let us […]
NEVER TOO LATE TO START…
… saving for retirement! One of the most valuable employee benefits offered by the University System of Georgia is the option to save in a retirement plan that helps reduce your current taxes. A 403 (b) plan is a tax deferred retirement plan available to employees of public educational institutions and certain nonprofit organizations. Participating […]
TRS/ORP Retirement Rates
TEACHER’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM Teacher’s Retirement System determines employee and employer contribution rates one year prior to the effective date. TRS, a defined benefit plan, operates on a fiscal year (July1- June 30). The TRS rates remain unchanged for Fiscal Year 2017. FISCAL YEAR 2017 – TRS Employer contribution rate 14.27% Employee contribution rate 6.00% […]