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Eligible employees of the University System of Georgia (USG) participate in one of two qualified retirement plan options: The Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) - a defined contribution plan orThe Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) – a defined benefit plan Some employees with former state service may be eligible and elect to continue their enrollment in the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS).This message and the attached document includes ORP Calendar Year and TRS and ERS Fiscal...

Barb Szyjko, Georgia College & State University's retired Instructional Technology staff specialist, came up with the 10-minute rule during her 14 years here at Georgia College, and we think it's a great guideline. If you've been working on a GeorgiaVIEW issue for 10 minutes without resolution, please give CTL a call or send an email. We're glad to help and can save you time and anguish.

Georgia College & State University’s Writing Center is dedicated to assisting undergraduate and graduate writers across all disciplines. Writing consultants (graduate and undergraduate tutors) offer feedback and strategies to help students improve not only their current projects but also their writing in general. Students can use the center for process-oriented work across multiple composing/dissemination modalities, including posters and presentations. We believe that all authors...

As you are planning your spring 2025 calendars, remember to add your events to GC Connect, Georgia College & State University's hub for student engagement. Bobcats FIRST, GCSU's QEP, is using the Path feature in GC Connect to allow students to track their engagement with wellness programming. When a student attends an event tagged "Bobcats FIRST", they will receive Path credit and incentives along the way. Any event related to one of the four domains of wellbeing (emotional, physical,...

As of Jan. 1, 2025, Dr. Indiren Pillay, chair of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, has transitioned into the role of interim dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia College & State University. Dr. Pillay has extensive leadership experience and has served as a department chair since 2011, steadily increasing the number of faculty in his unit over the past 12 years. He also oversaw the establishment of the GCSU Aquatic Sciences Center, which launched...

As we approach the conclusion of our data storage migration, we’d like to remind you that the transition period for personal “Q” Drives will end on Jan. 31, 2025. This is a significant upgrade for our university, providing enhanced accessibility, collaboration and security through Microsoft OneDrive.Key Benefits of OneDriveEnhanced Accessibility: Access files securely from anywhere, on any device.Improved Collaboration: Share and collaborate in real-time with ease.Increased Storage:...

In partnership with Accounting Services, please note the following updates in PeopleSoft account codes used for technology purchases on campus. 714116 – DO NOT USE727125 – DO NOT USE733100 – Software & Licenses (Use this for all Software and License)You may view more information about the required IT approval of technology purchases on campus and IT account codes here under Technology Purchases. The updated IT account codes are also attached for easy reference.

As a result of recent information security incidents at other University System of Georgia Institutions, Georgia College & State University Information Technology has been asked by USG Information Technology Services to review our network traffic and interrogate all end user devices (including your laptops and desktops) for telltale indications of compromise. As we perform this work, you should not be inconvenienced in any way. However, you may notice a new desktop icon on your device...

Join Staff Council and Athletics for a Staff Appreciation night at Centennial Center! Each staff/faculty member is invited to bring their family for free admission to the game (with valid GCID).Join Thunder at the women's game for photo opportunities for the whole family!