USG e-clips for October 8, 2019

University System News:   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC On Campus: Oprah’s gift; Regent resigns; an easier FAFSA? By Eric Stirgus The purpose of higher education is to prepare young people for life. But educating young people requires money. In recent days, several Georgia colleges and universities were the recipients of some big checks that will […]

TRS Beneficiary Designations

For those of you enrolled in TRS, have you designated a TRS beneficiary?  Have you checked yours lately to see if it’s up-to-date?  Be sure you’re leaving any remaining benefits to the right people. As required by Georgia law, TRS must pay remaining benefits at the time you pass away based on the latest designation […]

Keep Mailing and Email Addresses Current

It is important that you keep your mailing and email addresses current in OneUSG Connect. This contact information is used for announcements, Open Enrollment, medical cards, W-2s, etc. Refer to the attached job tool for more information and instructions. How to change your address in OneUSG Video – How to change your address in OneUSG […]

Are you on track for retirement?

Valic can help you invest in your future! This is available to part-time and full-time employees. Using the links below, schedule a one-on-one appointment for assistance  with: Reviewing your retirement benefits (TRS/ORP) Setting up new retirement accounts Generate benefit estimates, Valic client or not Spouses/guests welcome to attend Don’t forget, financial wellness is a part […]

Share your best practices with others across the USG

Are you engaging your students with big, far-reaching questions? Asking them to apply their learning to complex problems? Providing opportunities to share their work with public audiences? Consider presenting your best practices and connect them to LEAP frameworks or other USG initiatives at the USG Teaching & Learning Conference in Athens, GA, from April 7-9, 2020. […]

USG eclips for October 3, 2019

University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution BREAKING: Ga. Regents member resigns amid state investigation By Eric Stirgus and Greg Bluestein Georgia Board of Regents member Dean Alford abruptly resigned Thursday amid a state investigation involving him, state officials announced. The state Attorney General’s Office and Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued an arrest warrant for Alford […]