HelloMay2022 Newsletter email hr@ung.edu phone 706.864.1440 dah downtown office building gvl administration building HR
In this Issue 03 Summer Hours 04 Juneteenth 05 COLA 07 Rehiring Student Employees 08 Renew Wellness Program 10 UNG Food Pantries 12 Diversity & Inclusion 13 Training & Development 14 New Employee Welcome
WELCOME summer UNG Summer 2022 hours schedule will take effect Sunday, May 8th and end Saturday, August 13th Monday - Thursday 8AM - 5:30PM (30 minute lunch) Friday 8AM - noon Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and July 4th holiday weeks require two 9.5 hour workdays Recognizing that some departments and individuals are required to operate outside of regular University business hours, supervisors/department heads will be permitted to adjust the work schedule at their discretion to meet the department and the university’s needs. It is important to note that this summer schedule will not alter any planned University activities or events, including summer classes, orientation programs, camps, conferences, etc. These events and activities will continue as scheduled.
Juneteenth Freedom Day 2022 Juneteenth.com UNG will observe Juneteenth as a paid holiday on Monday, June 20th, 2022 The State of Georgia and the USG Board of Regents have approved Juneteenth as a thirteenth paid holiday for USG employees. June 19th or “Juneteenth” is a very important day in African American history. Juneteenth, or “Freedom Day” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This holiday is considered the longest running AfricanAmerican holiday and has been called “America’s second Independence Day.” It was on June 19, 1865, that Union soldiers, led by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, landed in Galveston, Texas, with news that the war had ended and that all slaves were free.
Cost-of-Living Adjustment COLA 2022 COLA Distribution The Governor signed into law the state appropriations act on March 16, 2022 to include the $5,000 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for eligible state employees to be effective April 1, 2022. On April 30th, eligible employees received a one-time pay supplement of up to $3,750 based on the number of pay periods an individual was employed by the state between July 1, 2021, and April 1, 2022, and fulltime equivalent status (FTE). The remaining balance, up to $1,250, will be included on the normal payment schedule to finish out the fiscal year. The ongoing increase for FY23 will be applied and appropriately distributed across the pay calendar.
Cost-of-Living Adjustment COLA 2022 COLA Distribution 10 Month Faculty If a 9/10 month exempt employee began employment before or during August 2021, the employee is awarded the full contract period and will be eligible for the full supplemental payment. The ongoing increase for FY23 will be applied and appropriately distributed across the 9/10 month pay schedule. Based on the standard payment schedule, the 9/10 month employee will receive $250 less than the full $5,000 for FY22. The remaining $250 will be paid as regular earnings supplement during the month of May. If the 9/10 month exempt employee was hired after August 2021, the supplement will be prorated.
SUMMER IS HERE TO REHIRE YOUR CURRENT STUDENT WORKER FOR THE SUMMER AND/OR FALL SEMESTER YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT A STUDENT WORK AGREEMENT, OR SWA. PLEASE FILL OUT THE SWA AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS BEFORE THE END DATE OF THEIR CURRENT JOB. THE STUDENT WORKER END DATE FOR THE SPRING 2022 SEMESTER WAS AUTOMATICALLY LISTED AS 5/14/2022 (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TO HR AT TIME OF HIRE) . THE SWA WILL ALSO ALERT HUMAN RESOURCES TO SWITCH ANY REHIRES NOT ENROLLED IN SIX (6) OR MORE CREDIT HOURS TO PART-TIME STAFF. PLEASE REMEMBER, THERE WILL BE NO FEDERAL WORK STUDY DURING THE SUMMER SEMESTER. IF YOU WISH TO KEEP YOUR STUDENT(S) WORKING DURING THE SUMMER TERM THEY MUST BE SWITCHED TO AN INSTITUTIONAL FUNDED EMPLOYEE OR PART-TIME STAFF. Rehiring student employees
Visit your "Benefits" page in OneUSG Choose "Other Benefits" Click the "USG Well-being" tile Registration: Monday, May 2 - Friday, May 20 Activity logging: Monday, May 16 - Sunday, June 12 Last day to log activity: Wednesday, June 15 Renew is a four-week program designed to refresh your mind and body while you strengthen relationships. RegistrationSteps: Earn a $20 well-being credit when you do enough activities to complete two scenes. Key dates:
Renew -How It Works For more information, email Sabrina.Wall@ung.edu Boost Happiness Create Calm Sharp Focus Increase Energy. Aim for 2 activities a day. Choose activities that matter most to you. Reveal a portion of a serene scene each time you record activities. Aim for 1 completed scene every week. Your 4-week program goal is to complete 4 scenes. Interest Areas Choose from 30+Renew activities in 5 interest areas: Explore and experiment, or practice favorites to build new habits. Daily Activities Tracking Progress
Blue Ridge Student Success Center Monday - Thursday, 8:00AM - 5:30PM Friday, 8:00AM. - 12:00PM Email Anna Speessen Gainesville Campus Food Pantry Student Center, Room 341 Monday & Wednesday, 11:00AM. - 3:00PM Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30PM- 4:00PM Email Carly Redding Dahlonega Campus Food Pantry Historic Vickery House Summer Semester: By appointment only. Please call 706-974-4940 Email Sherry Parker or call 706-864-1444 UNG Food Pantries Oconee Bishop Wellness and Activities Hall Tuesdays & Wednesdays 11AM-2PM Email Sara Zerkel Students, faculty, and staff who need to access the Oconee Food Pantry should text a message to 678780-9509 to schedule a pickup time. Cumming Student Resource Center By Appointment Only Email Jack Powell
Older Americans Month (OAM) is a month long observance in the US devoted to celebrating older Americans and their contributions and raising awareness about issues related to age and aging. The term older Americans generally refers to Americans aged 65 and over. Administration for Community Living (ACL) advocates across the federal government for older adults, people with disabilities, and families and caregivers; funds services and supports provided primarily by states and networks of community-based programs; and invests in training, education, research, and innovation. ACL leads the nation's observance of OAM. This year, ACL will be focusing on aging in place - how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and independently live in their communities as long as possible. You can follow #OlderAmericansMonth and check out acl.gov for the latest programs, data, and activity ideas on how to help you celebrate OAM in your community! Diversity & Inclusion
Training & Development Applications for the SLDP 2022-2023 cohort are now being accepted! As a state leadership institute, we are committed to the leadership development of our students AND employees. The SLDP is designed to build upon existing leadership competencies, and prepare the future leaders of UNG. The program targets employees who have been at UNG for a minimum of 2 years, and are presently in a supervisory role. Meetings are held the second Friday of each month from September-April, with topics including Know UNG, Prepare Self, Build Trust, Lead and Develop, Extend Influence, Communication, Positive Environment, and Get Results. Applicants will be selected by their respective cabinet members, with preference given to those in Director or Assistant Director, Dean or Assistant Dean, Department Lead, and Assistant Vice President roles. Find further details and the application HERE. APPLICATION DUE DATE IS MAY 31. Participants will be notified by June 30. For further questions, please email Elizabeth.King@ung.edu
Brandon Cash Police Officer David Folds Graphic Designer Haley Huebner Visual Arts Operations Specialist Emily Kennedy PT Lab Asst. Paraprofessional Ezra Martin Groundskeeper Nawana McHan Admin Assistant I Martha Mcmullen Custodian Kathleen Pontalti Nursing Faculty Holly Redmond Asst. Director, Clinical Counseling Chalvia Simpson Custodian Jamie Taylor PT Spirit Squad Coordinator New Employee Orientation May 11th from 9AM-noon DAH campus, Room 228 or Zoom Please register via Percipio
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