University System News: www.wtoc.com $3M renovation plan for Skidaway Institute of Oceanography awaits governor’s signature http://www.wtoc.com/story/31583088/renovation-plans-for-skidaway-institute-of-oceanography-included-in-state-budget By Yana Jones, Reporter SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) – Georgia Governor Nathan Deal said he would veto the religious exemption bill, but the House and Senate-approved state budget remains on his desk. …Included the budget is $3 million to be […]
USG eclips March 28, 2016
University System News: www.myajc.com How major bills fared in the 2016 legislative session http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/how-major-bills-fared-in-the-2016-legislative-sess/nqsQx/ By Aaron Gould Sheinin and Kristina Torres – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Georgia General Assembly finished its work early Friday morning and then adjourned for the year, not to return to Atlanta until January. Here’s a look at the fate of […]
USG eclips March 22, 2016
University System News: www.ajc.com Lawmakers agree on record $23.7 billion budget with raises http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/lawmakers-agree-on-record-237-billion-budget-with-/nqqPZ/ James Salzer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution House and Senate leaders agreed Tuesday on a record $23.7 billion state budget for the upcoming year, but not before adding more to the pot for employee raises. Gov. Nathan Deal in January had proposed 3 […]
USG eclips March 23, 2016
University System News: www.onlineathens.com Georgia budget passes with local benefits http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2016-03-23/georgia-budget-passes-local-benefits By WALTER C. JONESMORRIS NEWS SERVICE ATLANTA | The state budget approved by a conference committee Monday has money for local projects as well as pay raises for state workers and teachers. The committee capped days of negotiations Monday morning, and the House and […]
USG eclips March 24, 2016
University System News: www.ajc.com Bill would slow access to records for UGA, other athletic departments http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/bill-would-slow-access-to-records-for-uga-other-at/nqrC9/ J. Scott Trubey, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution A controversial bill to restrict the public’s access to records about state economic development projects cleared both chambers of the Georgia Legislature this week, with an unprecedented amendment that would also delay access […]
USG eclips March 25, 2016
University System News: www.accesswdun.com As session ends, Georgia lawmakers check off key bills http://accesswdun.com/article/2016/3/380012/as-session-ends-georgia-lawmakers-check-off-key-bills By Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to bills setting strict timelines for testing rape kits and creating state-funded grants to pregnancy resource centers that won’t provide or discuss abortion as an option for pregnant women. Thursday […]
GHC Night at the Rome Braves – April 9th. Tickets available through Friday.
GHC NIGHT AT THE ROME BRAVES GAME Saturday, April 9th 6pm Rome Braves vs. Augusta There are a limited number of FREE tickets available with GHC ID (one per GHC ID) and additional tickets may be purchased for $5 each. Children 4 and under get in free. All tickets include free hot dog voucher. […]
Veterans Event
Please make plans to join us for the Veterans Family Fun Day at the Floyd Campus on April 23rd. This is a fun, FREE event for faculty, staff, students and their families – as well as military families in the community! Feel free to share this information with others! Veterans Family Fun Day at […]
Imortant Upcoming FY16 Year End Dates
As we approach the end of the fiscal year, please be aware of the following processes, including cut-off dates for departmental spending. It is necessary to end normal spending activity at these times to allow year end accounting to take place. May 15 Last day individual program/department balances may be spent Last day to make […]
TAP information link
For information on the TAP program, please go to : http://www.usg.edu/hr/benefits/tuition_assistance_program_tap Please contact Emily Farmer in Human Resources if you have questions. Thank you!