News & Announcements

This year’s open enrollment period will be held from Oct. 27 through Nov. 7, 2025. This is an active enrollment year, which means action will be required on the part of each UGA employee to ensure that benefits and associated costs match individual circumstances. All faculty and staff enrolled or enrolling in a USG healthcare […]

Professional development workshops for UGA faculty and staff are now available for the 2025-2026 Academic year through University Human Resources Learning & Development (L&D). Browse or keyword search the course catalog here. You can also find this catalog linked on the Learning & Development website and by searching for the Learning and Development Course Catalog in the Learning and Development Course […]

Every year, the University System of Georgia and the University of Georgia work hard to obtain the most competitive rates and most valuable benefits for students enrolling in the USG Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). We work with an Advisory Committee which includes student representation to help recommend the best approach for plan benefits and […]

TO: Vice Presidents, Deans, Department Heads, and Directors FROM:   Juanita Hicks, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer RE: 2025 Women’s Staff Leadership Institute   University Human Resources is pleased to announce the 2025 Women’s Staff Leadership Institute. Through a nomination and selection process, this annual program offers a group of University of Georgia staff […]

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced new compensation thresholds for overtime eligibility as part of changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These new rules will increase the annualized compensation threshold required to exempt a salaried employee from federal overtime pay requirements. FLSA guidelines determine the salary thresholds that regulate which […]

This Year’s Evaluation Process University Human Resources is launching a new Staff Performance Management process through the Professional Education Portal (PEP). This approach is designed to improve the consistency, transparency, and overall quality of evaluations across the institution. This process aligns with the UGA Staff Competency Model (PDF) introduced in 2019 and includes optional features for goal-tracking and skills enhancement to support employees’ […]

The UGA Benefits Fair and Well-being Expo will take place on Friday, October 18. This year’s open enrollment period will be held from Oct. 28 through Nov. 8, 2024. This is an active enrollment year, which means action will be required on the part of each UGA employee to ensure that benefits and associated costs […]

TO: UGA Faculty, Staff, and Retirees FROM: Juanita W. Hicks, Vice President of Human Resources and Chief HR Officer   We wanted to share that the Board of Regents has approved the 2025 University System of Georgia (USG) healthcare plans and premiums for active employees and pre-65 retirees. The Board also approved funding for the Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for retirees 65 and older. The USG

TO: University of Georgia Students FROM: Juanita Hicks, Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer   The benefits and premiums for the University System of Georgia (USG) Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP) for the 2024-2025 academic year are now available and summarized below. Every year, the USG works hard to obtain the most competitive […]

The Learning & Development team is excited to announce the launch of our Spring 2024 Semester Course Catalog. This semester’s catalog reflects our commitment to providing you with a wide variety of relevant professional learning opportunities. Registration is now open in the Professional Education Portal (PEP) at  pep.uga.edu. Classes begin on January 16 and run through May 17. After registering, […]

TO:  Vice Presidents, Deans, Department Heads, and Directors FROM:   Juanita Hicks, Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer RE: 2024 Women’s Staff Leadership Institute   University Human Resources is pleased to announce the 2024 Women’s Staff Leadership Institute. Through a nomination and selection process, this annual program offers a group of University of […]

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 […]

OneUSG Connect Release 6.36 is currently scheduled for Friday, December 9, 2022. OneUSG Connect will be unavailable from 11:15 p.m., Friday, December 9 until 12 p.m., Saturday, December 10. During this time, OneUSG Connect will not be available. KABA Time Clocks and OneUSG Connect – Benefits will be available. Further details about this downtime and […]

TO: UGA Faculty, Staff, and Retirees FROM: Tamara Freeman, Interim Associate Vice President for University Human Resources   The Board of Regents approved the 2023 University System of Georgia (USG) healthcare plans and premiums for active employees and pre-65 retirees at its August 9th meeting. The Board also approved the USG funding for the Health Reimbursement […]

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent financial advisory firm that works on the USG-sponsored Retirement Programs, will be on site conducting individual meetings on Wednesday, August 31. Date: Wednesday, August 31 Address: University of Georgia – 315 S Thomas St, Athens, GA Location: Learning and Development Building, Room D Topics covered in the 45-minute individual advisory […]

TO: UGA Faculty & Staff FROM: University Human Resources Learning & Development   Professional development classes for UGA faculty and staff are now available for the 2022 fall semester (Aug, 17–Dec. 20) through University Human Resources Learning & Development (L&D). A full list of course offerings can be accessed via the newly launched Course Catalog.     The […]

Staff Comprehensive Compensation Review Article Learn More about UGA Journeys TO: Vice Presidents, Deans, Department Heads, and Directors   FROM:  Ryan Nesbit, Vice President for Finance and Administration  Tammy Freeman, Interim Associate Vice President Human Resources RE: Staff Comprehensive Compensation Review   The University of Georgia is pleased to announce a new initiative to complete […]

Staff Compensation Review Article Learn More About UGA Journeys TO: Vice Presidents, Deans, Department Heads, and Directors FROM: Ryan Nesbit, Vice President for Finance and Administration Tammy Freeman, Interim Associate Vice President Human Resources RE: Staff Comprehensive Compensation Review The University of Georgia is pleased to announce a new initiative to complete a comprehensive review […]

OneUSG Connect Release 6.32 is currently scheduled for Friday, June 17, 2022. OneUSG Connect will be unavailable from 11:15 p.m., Friday, June 17 until 12 p.m., Saturday, June 18. For further details about this downtime and upcoming functionality, please see the Release 6.32 UAT Kick- Off Meeting and Functionality Review located here > UAT Dashboard. Key changes […]

As noted in the May 6, 2022 Archnews, information on the 2022-2023 University System of Georgia (USG) student health insurance plan (SHIP) with UnitedHealthcare benefits and premiums are below. Every year, the USG works to obtain the most competitive rates with the most valuable benefits for this plan. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of […]

As noted in this Archnews message, we wanted to make you aware of some options available to obtain over-the-counter COVID-19 tests at no or low cost to you. Order tests through the Federal Government The federal government launched a COVID-19 OTC Tests website for online ordering. This site allows each household to order up to […]

The enrollment and waiver period for Summer-only 2022 is April 25, 2022 – June 22, 2022. Summer-only 2022 Effective Dates:  May 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022   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-mandated […]

We are pleased to inform you that the University of Georgia is included in the State of Georgia’s recently approved FY 2022 amended budget, which provides a $5,000 pay increase for faculty and staff in FY 2022. We are deeply grateful to the Governor and the General Assembly for recognizing our faculty and staff’s talent, […]

This is an update regarding contract discussions between Anthem and Northside Hospital. As of January 31, 2022, the University System of Georgia (USG) has provided an update stating that the current Northside Hospital System contract with Anthem has been extended through April 15, 2022. This means that Northside Hospital will be in network for the USG Anthem […]

Effective February 1, 2022, eligible employees in the $45,000 to $80,000 salary range will receive a salary adjustment in alignment with other measures and salary adjustments than have been enacted since July 1, 2021. To learn more, visit the link below. FAQ Page  

Beginning January 1, 2022, HSA Bank will be the new provider for all Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts. Click below to learn more about this transition. Click Here to Learn More For Specific issues, visit the USG FAQ document below: FAQs for USG HSA/FSA

As part of the comprehensive HR transformation project, we hope you like our new website, which launched in January 2022. The goal of the new site is to be an intuitive and easy to use resources for UGA’s faculty and staff. We are focused on constant improvement and hope you will consider sharing any feedback […]