LifeStyle Benefits Participants

For those who enrolled in the LifeStyle benefits, you NOW have a website specifically for USG employees with detailed benefit descriptions, FAQs and printable pdfs.  Please spread the word. You may access the website on our USG LifeStyle Benefits page, http://www.usg.edu/hr/benefits/lifestyle_benefits or go directly to  http://usg.lifeperx.com. Everyone enrolled in this program receives a Member Kit […]

GHC Trivia Question #11 – WINNER

Congratulations to Lisa Garrett on the Cartersville campus for knowing the answer to our “Who am I?” question! The answer was “Bolt” our GHC mascot! Here is a little history about our mascot: Our Student Government Association selected “Chargers” as the school’s nickname/mascot in 1971. A Charger is a medieval war horse, but for many […]

GHC Trivia Question #11 – Who am I?

Using the three clues below, try to figure out who I am: I first came to this institution in 1971. To clarify my role, in 2005, I underwent a restructure which lead to my individual identity. I experienced a name change in 2010. (Looking for a very specific name.)

Walking Wednesday – Walk the Talk

Nilofer Merchant suggests a small idea that just might have a big impact on your life and health: Next time you have a one-on-one meeting, make it into a “walking meeting” — and let ideas flow while you walk and talk. Walk the Talk If you watch the video and submit the correct answer to […]

Important Fiscal Year End Reminders

Please pay close attention to the below Fiscal Year End Reminders. Invoices- To ensure that we are aware of all FY15 expenditures, please immediately notify the Budget Office if you are in possession of any invoice dated between July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015. According to guidance from the State Accounting Office, failure to […]

USG e-clips from June 8, 2015

University System News: www.myajc.com $1 million salaries for college presidents spur debate http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local-education/1-million-salaries-for-college-presidents-spur-deb/nmXwG/#975cd5a2.3566685.735757 By Janel Davis – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The outcry was instant last month when two state college presidents received pay raises that pushed their total compensation over $1 million a year. Critics accused college administrators of being tone deaf in a time […]

USG e-clips from June 5, 2015

USG Institutions: www.ajc.com UGA President Jere Morehead donates to scholarship fund http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/uga-president-jere-morehead-donates-to-scholarship/nmWTL/ Janel Davis The Atlanta Journal-Constitution University of Georgia President Jere Morehead is donating a portion of his pay to establish a new scholarship fund for hands-on learning for students at the state’s flagship institution. The $100,000 donation, announced Wednesday, will create an endowment […]