News & Announcements

TO: UGA Faculty and Staff FROM:     Jere W. Morehead, President S. Jack Hu, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Ryan Nesbit, Vice President for Finance and Administration Juanita Hicks, Senior Associate Vice President of Human Resources RE:  One-time $1,000 state employee retention pay supplement   Dear UGA Faculty and Staff, On Dec. […]

General FAQ Practitioner FAQ On December 18, 2023, Governor Brian Kemp and legislative leadership announced a one-time $1,000 state employee retention pay supplement for K-12 educators, school support staff and state employees, including the University System of Georgia (USG). WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Faculty and staff eligible for the supplement are those in a regular, benefits-eligible […]

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent financial advisory firm that works on the USG-sponsored Retirement Programs, will be on site conducting individual meetings on December 6 and 7. View CAPTRUST flyer HERE (PDF). Date: December 6 and 7, 2023 Address: University of Georgia – 315 S Thomas St, Athens, GA Location: Learning and Development Building, Room D […]

$2,000 COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS We are pleased to inform you that the University of Georgia is included in the State of Georgia’s budget for FY 2024, which provides a pay increase of up to $2,000 for all full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and staff effective July 1, 2023. These increases recognize the dedication of our faculty […]

TO: Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, and Department Heads FROM: Juanita W. Hicks, Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer RE: USG Training Review The University System of Georgia (USG) has directed all institutions to complete a comprehensive review of all voluntary and mandatory training materials to ensure compliance with all Board of Regents, […]

TO: Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, and Department Heads FROM: Juanita W. Hicks, Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs As outlined in the Administrative Memorandum dated June 30, 2023, effective July 1, 2023, the USG Human Resources Administrative Practice (HRAP) Manual Employee Recruitment policy specifies, among other terms: […]

TO: Vice Presidents, Deans, Department Heads, and Directors FROM: Juanita W. Hicks, Senior Associate Vice President of Human Resources and Chief HR Officer RE: ‘UGA Journeys: Navigating Your Career Path’ supports staff professional growth University Human Resources is excited to introduce UGA Journeys. UGA Journeys is a multi-year project aiming to modernize career development for university […]

View a Sample Statement TO: Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, and Department Heads FROM:   Juanita W. Hicks, Senior Associate Vice President of Human Resources RE: New Total Rewards Statements coming in late September   At the University of Georgia, our greatest resource is our people. The investments we make in faculty and staff salaries are by […]

TO: UGA Faculty and Staff FROM:     Juanita W. Hicks, Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer The University System of Georgia (USG) has made changes to USG Human Resources policies, effective July 1, 2023. These changes ensure compliance with the revised Board of Regents Policy 6.5: Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom (revised May 16, 2023) […]

TO:   Faculty, Staff, and Retirees FROM:  Juanita W. Hicks, Senior Associate Vice President of Human Resources and Chief HR Officer   The Board of Regents approved the 2024 University System of Georgia (USG) healthcare plans and premiums for active employees and pre-65 retirees at its August 8 meeting. The Board also approved the USG funding for […]

TO:   University of Georgia Students FROM:  Tammy Freeman, Interim Associate Vice President for Human Resources   The benefits and premiums for the University System of Georgia (USG) Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP) for the 2023-2024 academic year are now available and summarized below. Every year, the USG works hard to obtain the most competitive rates and […]

TO: Vice Presidents, Deans, Department Heads and Directors FROM: Ryan Nesbit, Vice President for Finance and Administration RE: Dr. Juanita Hicks named Chief Human Resources Officer   I am pleased to announce that Dr. Juanita Hicks, Vice Chancellor for Human Resources for the University System of Georgia (USG), has been named as the University of […]

The enrollment and waiver period for Summer-only 2023 coverage is April 20, 2023 – June 22, 2023. Summer-only 2023 Effective Dates: May 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023 Who must enroll or waive Summer-only coverage? The only students that can enroll or waive during the Summer-only enrollment and waiver period are students who are newly […]

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent financial advisory firm that works on the USG-sponsored Retirement Programs, will be on site conducting individual meetings on March 21 and 22. View CAPTRUST flyer here (PDF). Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Address: University of Georgia – 315 S. Thomas Street, Athens, GA Location: Learning and Development Building, Room D Wednesday, March […]

Financial Counseling and Retirement Advice one-on-one sessions Make 2023 the year you schedule a financial counseling appointment with CAPTRUST, USG’s approved financial advisor, or with one of the USG’s retirement plan providers: Corebridge Financial (formally AIG Retirement Services), Fidelity, or TIAA. These financial counseling sessions are provided at no cost and can provide information on […]