University System News: www.wbrc.com New interim president taking over helm of Georgia Southern University http://www.wbrc.com/story/38534791/new-interim-president-taking-over-helm-of-georgia-southern-university By Dal Cannady, Reporter STATESBORO, GA (WTOC) – A new leader is taking over the helm of Georgia Southern University. Interim President Shelley Nickel is taking over during a very sensitive time. She’s excited to lead the university, even if […]
Secure Remote Access: As Easy As A-B-C
It is well publicized that today’s attackers are ever vigilant in their attempts to uncover weak points in networks, computers, and mobile devices to establish a foothold and leverage vulnerabilities, thus resulting in the compromise of critical assets or personal information. Areas of concern that can lead to a breach include the lack of physical […]
Year-to-Date Balances Incorrect on Pay Statements (Cohort 3 Only)
Some Year-to-Date (YTD) balances for 457B, 403B, and 457RTH Tax Sheltered Annuities (TSA) and Optional Retirement Plans (ORP) are showing incorrectly on Cohort 3 monthly employee pay statements. In many cases, the pay statement YTD amount is a month behind and all pay statements produced in OneUSG Connect since go live on March 25, 2018 […]
Personnel Changes in the Libraries and College Testing Division
The library will be experiencing some personnel changes in the comings weeks. Christin Collins and Jenni Jacobs at our Paulding Library will be heading to Kennesaw State University at the end of July to assume new positions. While I am sure we are all sad to see them leave, this represents a significant advancement for […]
Director of Admissions Hired
After almost six years without a dedicated Director of Admissions, Maggie Schuyler will start on July 16. Maggie has previously worked as the Assistant Director of Admissions at Middle Georgia State University, as an Outreach Representative with the Georgia Student Finance Commission, and as a recruiter with the technical college system. In addition, she has […]
Library operating hours for July 2 – 6
The library has adjusted hours for the week of July 2. Here are the times: Monday/Tuesday, July 2nd and 3rd : 8:00 – 5:30 Wednesday, July 4th: CLOSED Thursday, July 5: 8:00 – 5:30 Friday, July 6: 8:00 – 12:00(noon) The hours will return to normal summer hours beginning Monday, July 9: Monday – […]
USG eclips for June 22, 2018
University System News: www.wabe.org Georgia Leaders Celebrate Lottery, HOPE Scholarship Anniversaries At Capitol https://www.wabe.org/georgia-leaders-celebrate-lottery-hope-scholarship-anniversaries-at-capitol/ EMMA HURT Georgia leaders marked the 25th anniversary of the lottery at the State Capitol Wednesday. They also celebrated the HOPE Scholarship and the Pre-K program, which are funded by the lottery. Gov. Nathan Deal readily reminded the crowd that he […]
USG eclips for June 25, 2018
University System News: www.onlineathens.com Libby Morris tapped as UGA’s interim provost http://www.onlineathens.com/news/20180622/libby-morris-tapped-as-ugas-interim-provost By Staff Reports University of Georgia President Jere Morehead recently named Libby Morris as interim senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. Morris starts in her new role on July 16. A seasoned administrator and prolific scholar, Morris directs UGA’s Institute of […]
USG eclips for June 26, 2018
University System News: www.albanyherald.com ABAC at Bainbridge: 100 percent passing rate for nursing licensure exam All 22 program graduates passed NCLEX-RN exam on first attempt http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/abac-at-bainbridge-percent-passing-rate-for-nursing-licensure-exam/article_3058fe6a-e1d3-500a-8ed1-fe11dda1b24e.html From Staff Reports BAINBRIDGE — All 22 ABAC at Bainbridge May 2018 associate’s degree in nursing graduates passed the NCLEX-RN licensure exam on their first attempt and can now […]
USG eclips for June 27, 2018
University System News: www.savannahnow.com Editorial: Savannah poised for success as tech corridor http://www.savannahnow.com/opinion/20180626/editorial-savannah-poised-for-success-as-tech-corridor “Entering the Savannah Logistics Technology Innovation Corridor” will read impressively on a highway sign. The challenge now is to turn the fancy-sounding designation into a viable, sustainable and lucrative piece of the local economy — Starting with defining what a technology innovation […]