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In case you don't know me, my name is Dr. Stephanie Jett, and I am the presiding officer of the University Senate this year. Last week's Senate meeting (Sept 19) was jam packed with news from all areas on campus, and we want to make sure that information gets out to as many folks as we can in a way that's accessible and engaging. As a result, we are trying out a new format for distributing a summary to not only members of Senate, but the broader campus community! This newsletter is...

The College of Education is hiring for the Office Coordinator II position. The person in this position provides comprehensive administrative support to the Dean of the College of Education while managing operations for the College of Education. This position is also responsible for the day-to-day operational logistics of the College of Education and serves as the administrative contact and liaison for internal and external office constituencies. Learn more about our team and this position...

Reports from the September meeting of University Senate are now available. You can read these reports in the attached files.

At its August meeting, the Board of Regents approved the 2026 University System of Georgia healthcare plans and premiums for active employees and pre-65 retirees. The Board also approved the 2026 Health Reimbursement Account contribution for retirees 65 and older. See the complete 2026 Board Approved Changes on the USG Benefits website here. Healthcare costs continue to rise due to increased utilization, higher medical costs and rising prescription drug prices. While this continues...

Tickets are now on sale for TEDxGeorgiaCollege, returning to Georgia College & State University on Friday, Oct. 17, in Russell Auditorium. This year’s event invites the campus and community to explore the 2025 theme, “Spark,”with an inspiring lineup of eight speakers and performers.The program will feature a diverse group of voices, including Georgia College students Paige Blakemore, Chloe Melton and Carly Walker; faculty member Dr. Ashok Hegde; psychologist and coach Kimberly Murray;...

Staff Council's Special Projects Committee recently presented the September 2025 Department Shout-Out to Human Resources. Thanks for all you do! 💚💙 Human Resources includes (not all pictured):Eric Johansen, chief human resource officerDanielle Byrd, office coordinator IIPam Boatright, assistant director for Organizational EffectivenessKelly Prior, training & development managerNeil Jones, data management specialistJen Yearwood, SHRM-CP, assistant director for Talent ManagementAllison...

Join Georgia College & State University's STEM Club at our first Science Cafe of the semester, as we have a discussion about criminal psychology, hosted by Forensic Psychologist Darcy Shores.The Science Cafe will be held Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Allen's Market, across from the downtown parking garage.  

Upon graduation from Georgia College & State University with her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Dr. Holley Morris Roberts (’93, ’96) intended to become a kindergarten teacher. However, her career took several twists and turns before her recent appointment as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the first alumna to serve in this role.Roberts spent 11 years teaching in both public and private schools before becoming a limited-term instructor in the John H...