University System News: www.onlineathens.com Benefits for UGA same-sex couples? Regents will ‘comply with law’ http://onlineathens.com/uga/2015-06-27/benefits-uga-same-sex-couples-regents-will-comply-law By LEE SHEARER The Georgia Board of Regents stopped short of saying that legally married same-sex couples can now claim dependent and spousal benefits, such as health insurance, at the University of Georgia and state colleges and universities. But the […]
USG e-clips from June 30, 2015
University System News: www.ajc.com No benefits timeline set for same-sex couples in Ga. University System http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/no-timeline-on-benefits-for-same-sex-couples-in-ga/nmnxn/ Janel Davis The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The state’s University System has pledged to comply with the Supreme Court’s decision legalizing same-sex marriage, but when same-sex couples can claim benefits, such as health insurance, is unclear. Last week the Supreme Court […]
USG e-clips from July 1, 2015
USG Institutions: www.ajc.com Georgia Southern chief is only finalist for Georgia Regents University http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/ga-southern-president-sole-finalist-to-lead-ga-reg/nmpMN/ Janel Davis The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Brooks Keel, president of Georgia Southern University, has been named sole finalist to lead Georgia Regents University. If approved by the state’s Board of Regents, Keel will replace outgoing president Ricardo Azziz, who steps down today […]
INAUGURATION and HIGHLANDS GALA update
The Inauguration of Dr. Green is coming soon. The official inauguration ceremony is planned for September 18th at 10am on the Floyd Campus along with many other events in conjunction with the occasion. Stay up-to-date on events and details regarding this historic moment in GHC history. Visit inauguration.highlands.edu or click the link on the college […]
New GHC Advertising!
Keep your eyes and ears open for GHC advertising when you are out and about! More and more our name will be popping up in our communities in media outlets in an effort to enhance our name and brand recognition. A few places to look include: • Back lit signage in Arbor Place Mall in […]
Tickets At Work – July
Please see attached flyer for discounts available. July2015-NationalBulletin
Hidden Trivia WINNERS
We had four correct answers to our trivia hidden in our Get Up and Get Moving Healthy Hint. Congratulations to Mary Ann Steiner, Jasmine Conant, Debby Ziegler and Barbara Cozby! The answer was the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says only about 30% of adults in the U.S. do enough muscle training. Remember, a […]
JEANS IN JULY
Do you want to wear blue jeans to work in July? Here’s how: President Green is bringing back the campaign from January and allowing employees to wear jeans to work any day of the month in July but you have to pay to play! (Participation is optional of course) To participate in “Jeans in July”, […]
Supreme Court Decision- Same Sex Married Couples- USG statement
STATEMENT: “The Supreme Court has ruled, and the Board of Regents will ensure the University System and its 30 institutions will comply fully with the ruling.”
Tuition Assistance Program Deadline July 15, 2015
The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is available to full time benefits-eligible employees of the University System of Georgia who have successfully completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment in a benefit-eligible position (as of the date of the TAP application deadline for the desired academic semester). Tuition Assistance refers to attending classes at […]