University System News: 11 Alive ‘Never did I dream they would bear my name’ | Namesake buildings honor Rosalynn Carter’s history at alma mater Long before she reached the White House, Rosalynn Carter ventured into politics on the Georgia Southwestern State University campus. Vice President of her class, founding member of the Young Democrats […]
Monthly Archives: November 2023
3rd Annual Academic Showcase
Join us on May 3, 2024 for the 3rd Annual Academic Showcase. We are making a few changes to the event this year! If you are faculty interested in implementing the Academic Showcase in your course design this Spring semester, check out this video from your colleagues for ideas and details about how to get […]
IT MAINTENANCE FRIDAY (SYSTEM SECURITY UPDATES)
The Division of Information Technology will be installing routine security updates to our servers and network infrastructure from 1:00am until 7:00am on Friday, December 1st. Systems that cannot be safely updated through this automated process will be manually updated by IT personnel during staff hours. Users working on documents stored on the “P-Drive” should ensure they save their work and close […]
Becoming a Security Champion
An organization’s culture is only as healthy as the people who form it. Like a houseplant, culture needs some care and attention to maintain its strength and continue to grow. Security champions play a key role in that vital process. Let’s explore this concept by answering a few common questions. What is a security champion? […]
USG e-clips for November 21, 2023
University System News: WGAU Radio UGA lines up speaker for King Day Freedom Breakfast By UGA Today Dallas Smith, founder and CEO at T. Dallas Smith & Company and member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, will deliver the keynote address at the 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom […]
USG e-clips for November 22, 2023
University System News: 13WMAZ After two years of enrollment decline, the University System of Georgia is seeing an increase The growth includes some schools in Central Georgia. Author: TJ Anthony Eager, ambitious, but still a little confused about the future. That’s how many high school seniors feel after graduating, not knowing their path. Northside High […]
Diversity in History: Wilma Mankiller (1945 – 2010)
Wilma Mankiller’s life story is a testament to resilience, determination, and a lifelong commitment to advocating for the rights and well-being of Native Americans. From her humble beginnings in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to becoming the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, Mankiller’s journey is marked by her unwavering dedication to improving healthcare, education, and […]
Biweekly Payroll Reminder
Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Biweekly Employees Biweekly Employees: Please enter all time worked and all Absence Request for the November 12 – November 25, 2023 pay period by 12:00pm, Tuesday, November 21st. Employees no longer need to approve their own timesheet, however, employees will not be paid for any time or absences that […]
USG e-clips for November 20, 2023
University System News: WSB-TV University System of Georgia reports enrollment hit record high, adds almost 10,000 new students By WSBTV.com News Staff The University System of Georgia reported record-high enrollment for the fall 2023 semester. According to the USG, almost 344,400 students were actively enrolled in state institutions, “reversing two years of enrollment declines” and […]
USG e-clips for November 17, 2023
University System News: Albany Herald Georgia Southwestern president among state’s most influential leaders From staff reports Georgia Southwestern State University President Neal Weaver was recently selected by Georgia Trend magazine as one of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders, which identifies prominent leaders who have made great strides that positively impact the state and their community. […]