USG e-clips for September 16, 2021

University System News: InsiderAdvantage Georgia Senate examining growth in university fees by Dave Williams, James Magazine Ever-increasing fees the University System of Georgia’s (USG) 26 colleges and universities charge students are making it harder to afford a college education in the Peach State, a state senator said Wednesday. The fees even part-time and graduate students […]

USG e-clips for September 17, 2021

University System News: Capitol Beat COVID-19 cases on Georgia college campuses declining by Dave Williams New cases of COVID-19 on University System of Georgia campuses started to come down this week after increasing at the beginning of the fall semester. The number of positive tests reported at nine schools – including the University of Georgia […]

USG e-clips for September 20, 2021

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC On Campus: Atlanta HBCUs conduct weekly testing; Mastercard’s $5 million grant By Eric Stirgus It’s been about a month since the fall semester began at Atlanta-area college and universities, and the coronavirus pandemic is continuing to prompt adjustments by some schools. In this edition of AJC On Campus, […]

USG e-clips for September 21, 2021

University System News: Albany Herald Georgia State ranks No. 2 in innovation, undergraduate teaching From staff reports Georgia State University is ranked the No. 2 most innovative university in the country and No. 2 for best undergraduate teaching in the 2022 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges. Georgia State improved its position […]

Monthly Payroll Reminder

Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Monthly Employees   Monthly Employees & Managers: Please have all absence requests entered and approved by 2:00pm, Wednesday, September 22, 2021.  Monthly timesheets do not need to be approved by the employee or the manager. However, all absences must be requested and approved for them to be paid. Please remember […]

This Week In Wellness

Be sure to mark your calendars for next  week’s exciting Wellness events: Date Time Sponsor Activity Tuesday, 9/21 11:30 am Kepro Moving More: Ways to Combat a Sedentary Lifestyle Wednesday, 9/22 12:00 pm Kaiser Permanente Cultivating Mindfulness Wednesday, 9/22 1:00 pm Kepro Mindfulness Matters Thursday, 9/23 12:00 pm Fidelity Make the Most of Your Retirement […]

CONTINUOUS SERVICE WAIVER – RETIREMENT

Policy 8.2.8.2 Definition of a USG Retiree/Eligibility for Retirement allows employees to request a waiver to the continuous service requirement. Notwithstanding the requirements of this policy or Policy 8.2.8.4, the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources shall have the authority to waive the requirements regarding continuous service with the USG as it relates to the eligibility to […]

529 College Savings Plan

Benefits of a 529 Plan Not only will you get a head start on saving for college, but Georgia residents get exclusive savings on state income taxes. Reduce your 2020 state taxable income up to $8,000 per child when you open and contribute to your account before April 15th, 2021. Any earnings in your account grow […]

New Cybersecurity Awareness Training This October

Dear Colleagues, In preparation for semiannual cybersecurity awareness training in October, the University System of Georgia (USG) partnered with KnowBe4, an industry leader in cybersecurity training. All Georgia Highlands College employees will be required participate in training from KnowBe4, rather than a USG-provided training course in D2L, this October. The change to system-wide training aligns […]