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Annual Open Enrollment is Oct. 28 through 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 for 2024, you must re-enroll for 2025. Your current election will...

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. 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. Rhonda Fowler, Chief Audit OfficerRhonda Fowler started her position in September 2023; she assesses our compliance with policies and procedures...

The Office of Internal Audit and Advisory Services is sponsoring a shred event on Thursday, Nov. 7, in connection with Ethics Awareness Week. All staff and faculty are encouraged to clean out their files responsibly. The USG Records Retention policy ensures that sensitive and essential GCSU records are properly handled, stored, and disposed of. Official Shred Cycle bins are available now around campus to receive documents. Departments whose material exceeds the bin capacity can temporarily...

November Safety Topic and Talking PointsAlcohol Awareness and Safe CelebrationsAs the holiday season approaches, we start to gather with friends and family. Remember to celebrate responsibly.Set Limits: If you are going to drink set limits and stick to them. This can help reduce the risk of consuming too much alcohol.Alternate with non-alcoholic drinks: Have a glass of water or a non-alcoholic beverage between drinks to slow down alcohol intake.Watch out for each other: Have a friend...

Please note if you are a student who receives testing accommodations, as approved by the Student Disability Resource Center, you may schedule testing appointments for your final exams. The registration deadline to schedule final exams for the Center for Testing is Dec. 2, 2024.To register, please click on this link: https://georgiacollege-bsucw.formstack.com/forms/student_accommodations_testing_request_form_for_final_exams.For more information, please visit the Testing Center website...

In preparation for the launch of ePerformance in February 2025, Human Resources is facilitating a review of all OneUSG position profiles. The new ePerformance system pulls in the job duties associated with each position so that you can evaluate your employees on their duties; in addition to some other components that are not part of the profile (https://my.gcsu.edu/training-programs/programs – click on ePerformance tab). We have noticed that some profiles have one job duty while others...

The Office of Inclusion & Belonging invites you to join us for our annual Friendsgiving on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. at the HUB (Blackbridge Hall). This event will be a time to slow down, spend time in community and be thankful for friendship! Support our campus community: In the spirit of giving, we kindly ask each attendee to bring canned food or non-perishable items to support Georgia College & State University’s on-campus food pantry.Please RSVP to attend and let us know if you...

The Office of Inclusion & Belonging will present "Establishing and Maintaining Mentally Healthy Workplace Environments" on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Chappell Hall, Room 111. Dr. Steve Wilson, director of Georgia College & State University's Counselling Services, will facilitate. It’s been four years since the global pandemic. The workplace continues to adapt to the new normal of work; however, this new normal has seen an increase in stress and anxiety. Even before...