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Are you interested in pursuing a career in public service, including work for the government at the local, state or federal level, educational institutions, non-profit organizations or the armed forces? Come learn more about awards that can help you achieve your goals Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. in A&S 2-43. If you can't make it but are interested in learning more, please reach out to Anna Whiteside at anna.whiteside@gcsu.edu or 478-445-8598.

The National Scholarships Office invites interested students to join officers from the Fulbright U.S. Student Scholarship for an interactive Group Presentation Session Nov. 19, from 5 until 6:15 p.m. to learn about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research or teach English. During the session, you will find out about the types of Fulbright awards, application components, tips and get your questions answered. Following the program overview,...

As the USG recognizes Ethics Awareness Week Nov. 4-8, we are highlighting the helpful staff of The Office of Internal Audit and Advisory Services and Legal Affairs. Internal Audit helps GCSU accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate risk and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. The Office of Legal Affairs provides counsel to minimize legal risks and costs, reduce litigation exposure and ensure legal...

Please tune into the new episode of OIB@GCSU, presented by the Office of Inclusion & Belonging. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Erin Weston, assistant director for Services with the Office for Student Success and Achievement at the University of Georgia, about her collaborative research article, "A Chair is Still a Chair: Fat Students, Campus Environments and Body Terrorism." Dr. Weston discusses what inspired the research, how fat bias is exhibited on campuses, the impact of fat...

Annual Open Enrollment began, Monday, Oct. 28, and ends today, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. This is an active Open Enrollment, so even if you don't want to make any changes to your existing benefits, action is required.You must answer all applicable surcharge questions. Failure to do so will default you into the status of "yes," which will result in the $150 per month surcharge (max. of $600/month in surcharges).If you have a Flexible Spending Account, you must elect to re-enroll in your...

The Annual Shared Sick Leave Program Enrollment window opened Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, and closes today, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, for participation effective Jan. 1, 2025.All interested participants must complete and submit the Shared Sick Leave Enrollment Form to Benefits at benefits@gcsu.edu by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Submit all forms via email. Do not send forms via interoffice mail.Participation in the program is voluntary, but employees must give in order to receive.Only employees...

The University System of Georgia has established an educational assistance program called the Tuition Assistance Program. The purpose for TAP is to foster the professional growth and development of its eligible employees.The Tuition Assistance Program Application deadline for Spring 2025 is Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. TAP will waive up to nine (9) credit hours for the semester. Please visit the USG's TAP webpage at https://benefits.usg.edu/work-life/tuition-assistance-program to locate...