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 […]

Biweekly Payroll Reminder

Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Biweekly Employees  Biweekly Employees: Please enter all time worked and all Absence Request for the September 05 – September 18, 2021 pay period by 4:00pm, Thursday, September 16th.  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 September 14, 2021

University System News: Marietta Daily Journal Kennesaw State University presidential search committees named Staff reports The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has named the two committees responsible for conducting a national search for the next president of Kennesaw State University — the Presidential Search and Screen Committee and the Regents’ Special […]

USG e-clips for September 13, 2021

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia colleges at the top of the class in U.S. News rankings By Eric Stirgus Several Georgia colleges and universities are enjoying national acclaim in closely-watched academic rankings. U.S. News & World Report on Monday released the 37th edition of its annual rankings of the nation’s top colleges and […]

WHO SAID…?

Employees were asked, and they answered! See below for the answer to a “Who said…?” question. The first person to email Terri Cavender with the correct person will win a prize! Prizes will be sent via interoffice mail. You can only win once. You cannot win on your own submission. Have fun!       […]