Join Student Engagement as we honor Black History Month by highlighting former slaves who went on to impact America. “In every human breast, God has implanted a principle, which we call Love of Freedom.” Phillis Wheatley Despite being enslaved, Phillis Wheatley is one of the most well-known 18th century poets. Wheatley was the first enslaved […]

Both Anthem and Kaiser Permanente offer telehealth options. If you have nonemergency healthcare concerns, telehealth can be a good option. While COVID-19 cannot be confirmed through virtual or remote care, provider teams can help with screening symptoms, assign risk, answer questions and recommend the next steps. USG is continuing to cover all telehealth visits, including […]

Pursuant to the actions taken during the regular December 2020 meeting, please see attached a notice of intent from the Board of Trustees of the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) to adopt the following proposed amendments and additions to the Rules and Regulations. Any data, views, or arguments relative to the proposed rule may be submitted […]

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Join Student Engagement as we honor Black History Month by highlighting former slaves who went on to impact America. “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglas is one of the most well-known abolitionists in history. Enslaved, Douglass eventually purchased his own freedom and started an anti-slavery newspaper. Through his […]

Get your taste buds ready! The Food Around the Globe Virtual Challenge starts on February 8, 2021. Team up with colleagues and embark on a virtual global journey in search of the perfect and healthy dish. As your steps add up, you’ll unlock destinations around the world. At each stop, check out local cuisine and […]

FMLA allows employees to balance their work and family lives by taking reasonable unpaid* leave for certain family and medical reasons. The FMLA seeks to accomplish this in a manner that accommodates the legitimate interests of employers, minimizes the potential for employment discrimination on the basis of gender, while promoting equal employment opportunity for men […]

Registration is now open for three virtual faculty development Foci series sponsored by Charles A. Dana Center at the University of Texas, Austin, with support from Strong Start to Finish. Each is open to all disciplines (including Series 2, which has a default math/STEM focus). Registration is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. Each faculty cadre […]

The University System of Georgia (USG) has named Lisa Jellum, Division Chair of Health Sciences at Georgia Highlands College, a 2020-2021 USG Leadership Fellow. As a subject matter expert, Jellum will provide meaningful support to colleagues systemwide. “This group represents the best faculty and staff from USG institutions across the state, and I congratulate them […]