University System News: The City Menus UWG Program Honored with Prestigious Regents’ Award By Julie Lineback In a testament to the University of West Georgia’s contributions to student success, UWG’s Academic Transition Programs (ATP) were recently awarded the Regents’ Momentum Award for Excellence in Teaching and Curricular Innovation, a distinction presented by the University System […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Tomorrow: National Employee Benefits Day!
Did you know that April 6th is National Employee Benefits Day? The USG offers its employees a well-balanced benefit program designed to provide protection against today’s financial hazards due to sickness or injury, as well as the opportunity to accumulate assets toward achieving tomorrow’s financial security. Who is eligible? USG Total Rewards Statement The […]
USG e-clips for April 4, 2024
University System News: Diverse Issues in Higher Education ASU President Embarks on New Higher Ed Role Allison Joyner Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick likes to point out that she has “a very different background” than most college presidents. Having served in human resources leadership roles both for government and corporate industries, she was relatively new to […]
TRS Pre-Retirement Session – April 16th 10:00AM
If you have been an Active TRS Member for 25 years or longer; TRS – Pre-Retirement Session Tuesday, April 16th 10:00 AM Cartersville Site – Building A – Room A135 Preparing to retire: Pre-Retirement Checklist
USG e-clips for March 29, 2024
University System News: Capitol Beat Lawmakers pass $36.1 billion state budget by Dave Williams The General Assembly gave final passage to a $36.1 billion fiscal 2025 state budget Thursday night, including raises for state employees and public school teachers as well as an 11th-hour influx of funding for Georgia’s Pre-Kindergarten program. The spending plan, which […]
USG e-clips for April 1, 2024
University System News: The Center Square Georgia lawmakers approve budget as session ends General Assembly rejects sports betting and Medicaid expansion bills By T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor Georgia lawmakers signed off on the fiscal year 2025 budget in the final hours of this year’s legislative session but did not pass a bill […]
USG e-clips for April 2, 2024
University System News: The Augusta Chronicle No fooling: April 1 groundbreaking for Columbia County hospital marks important milestone Joe Hotchkiss Columbia County’s first hospital officially broke ground Monday, but its positive impact on the region and state is no April Fool’s joke, the new president of Wellstar MCG Health said. “As medical practitioners we understand […]
USG e-clips for April 3, 2024
University System News: Savannah Area Chamber 2024 Legislative Session Wrap-up This marks the end of the 2024 state legislative session and initiates the 40 days for Governor Brian Kemp to either approve or reject all legislation passed. Here’s an overview of key legislative updates relevant to the Savannah Chamber’s 2024 agenda: HB 915, the FY […]
Employee Awards – Don’t Forget to Nominate
Don’t forget to nominate your fellow coworkers who go above and beyond! Last year, we reinstated the Employee Awards. These awards recognize the dedication and excellence of staff, faculty and administration at Georgia Highlands College. Department of the Year – All GHC offices and departments are eligible. This award is designed to showcase an outstanding department […]