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HR Newsletter
email |[email protected]
phone |706.864.1440
dah | downtown office buildinggvl |administration building
February 2020
FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN
USG WELL-BEING CAN HELP!
Watch your weight.Quit smoking and stay away from secondhandsmoke.Control your cholesterol and blood pressure.If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.Get active and eat healthy.
You can make healthy changes to lower your riskof developing heart disease. Controlling andpreventing risk factors is also important for peoplewho already have heart disease. To lower your risk:
Heart disease is the leading cause of death forboth men and women. UNG is proudlyparticipating in American Heart Month toprevent heart disease and increase awarenessof its effects.
HEART MONTH
WEARREDDAY
FridayFebruary 7, 2020Wear red to raise awarenessabout cardiovascular diseaseand save lives. Because whenwe come together, there’snothing we can’t do.
ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES CAN GET WELL-BEING COACHING AT NO COST!
NATIONAL
You will have access to: Dietitians Behavioral Health Specialists Pharmacists
You will learn how to create healthy habits and: Quit Smoking Eat Healthier Reduce StressExercise and Maintain a healthy weight
GET STARTED NOW!
Spread the WordShare on social media toencourage others to#WearRedandGive.
JOIN A TEAM TO JOINTHE CHALLENGE
Your team is going fromstart to finish on thisepic trail. Step to eachdestination, unlockingAmerican backcountryand survival tips alongthe way. Pack your teamspirit too — this hike is atrue test of steps andwillpower.
Ends on March 23 Teams can have up to 10 participants - join anexisting team or create a new one! It's up to you. Scores are based on total team steps.Get credit for up to 30,000 steps per day!The individual or team with the most steps atthe end of the challenge wins!
QUESTIONS? CONTACT [email protected]
APPALACHIAN TRAILJOIN THE CHALLENGE
STARTS FEBRUARY 10, 2020
$25Track your steps each weekof this challenge and earn$25 towards your $100!
CLICK ON USG WELL-BEING WHEN YOU ACCESSYOUR BENEFITS THROUGH THE "MANAGE MY
BENEFITS" PORTAL IN ONEUSG CONNECT!
SPOT
DAVID MARLING HR COMPLIANCE OFFICER
GUESS WHO
To be featured please email us your flashback and current photo! [email protected]
WHERE IS NIGEL?
LIGHT
HRAustin State University, his Master’s in History from TexasA&M-Commerce and his Ph.D. in Higher EducationAdministration at UNG. He is married to Janet Marling, whoserves as Executive Director of the National Institute forTransfer Students (NISTS) at UNG and has three children.
Dr. Marling has worked at UNG forseven years. He first served asAssistant Dean of Students forStudent Conduct and thentransitioned into the role of Title IXCoordinator for the past five years.He received his Bachelor’s degree inRadio/TV/Film from Stephen F.
CLICK HERE TO FIND THE ANSWER TO LAST MONTH’S FLASHBACK PHOTO ANDGUESS THE EMPLOYEES IN THIS MONTH'S FLASHBACK!
Did you find Nigel? Click here to let us know where in the newsletter he is hiding!
In HR, he will oversee Compliance, Risk Management,Communications, HR Analytics, and Training and Development.
“I am excited about working with a talented anddedicated team in HR and I look forward toserving our faculty and staff in my new role.”
THIS IS THE SAME EMPLOYEE!
BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE UNGMULTICULTURAL STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE.
Most historical recognition months started with the minority communities.The goals of these months has generally been to correct the exclusion bymost American history books of these populations. If at all possible, attendBlack History Month programs sponsored by the UNG MulticulturalStudent Affairs office. Learn about the injustices faced by the communityand the efforts to overcome these. Learn about the contributions ofAfrican Americans to the development of the United States.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH The first Negro History Week was started by Dean Carter B. Woodson in1926. Read all about it here!The first black history month recognition was by the Black StudentAssociation at Kent State University in Ohio in 1970.
Between the start of Negro History Week and Black History Month - Nationalcommemoration by President Ford in 1976 - the recognition developed andembedded in Black churches, Historically Black Colleges and Universities(HBCUs), and the Divine Nine Fraternities and Sororities. The University ofNorth Georgia now has a chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho, one of the DivineNine. Some UNG faculty and staff are alumni members of the Divine Nine.
- Dr. Pablo Mendoza, Director of Diversity and Inclusion
WEDNESDAY 05 TUESDAY 11 WEDNESDAY 12 THURSDAY 13
TUESDAY 18 WEDNESDAY 19 TUESDAY 25 FRIDAY 28
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:DR. YUSEF SALAAM
GVL- ROBINSONBALLROOM 12P-1:30P BSU UNITY GAME NIGHT
DAH- MSA SUITE 7P-8:30P
DOCUMENTARY: 13THDAH- MSA SUITE 11A-2P
BSU CULTURALCELEBRATION – POETRY,SONG, AND DANCEGVL- ROBINSONBALLROOM 12P-1P
DIVERSITY PANEL: ANUNEASY TRUTH: BEINGBLACK IN AMERICADAH- HOAG ABC 12P-1P
FILM: HARRIET |COLLABORATION WITHRHA
DAH- THE COMMONS 7P-9:30P
BSU, LSA, NIGHTHAWKSENTERTAINMENT:BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL
GVL- ROBINSONBALLROOM 12P-1P
DOCUMENTARY: THECENTRAL PARK FIVE (THEEXONERATED FIVE)DAH- MSA SUITE 11A-2P
MOVIE SCREENING:HARRIETGVL- ROBINSONBALLROOM 12P-2P
VISIT UNG CARD SERVICES FOR MOREINFORMATION!
WITH A
YOU CAN SAVE5% AT ALL
PARTICIPATINGLOCATIONSUNIVERSITY
WIDE!
Bookstore (save 5% on spirit merchandise)Vending Machines (save 5%)Dahlonega Dining Hall (save 5%)All dining locations at the Hoag Student Center(save 5%)Starbucks Coffee Bar, Gainesville Campus (save5%)Food Court, Gainesville Campus (save 5%)Starbucks Coffee Bar, Oconee Campus (save 5%)
L V E
Campus Cash is an account on your Nighthawks Card thatgives you access to purchases without having to carrycash, credit cards, or checks around campus.
TOSAVE?
Leaving campus at lunch time can become tedious andpotentially take too long. What if you had anotheroption?
CAMPUSCASH
ACCOUNT
CAMPUS CASH ACCOUNT WHAT IS IT?
WHERE CAN YOU SAVE? Campus Cash can be used university wide at participatinglocations! Below are a few examples:
VISIT UNG CARD SERVICES FOR MORE INFORMATION!
IS DAHLONEGA YOUR HOME CAMPUS?
DAHLONEGA EMPLOYEES NOW HAVE THEOPTION OF PURCHASING MEAL PLANS!
SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAYou will save on your meal and not have to leavecampus to do so!
$312 per Semester - 50 meal swipes $220 per Semester - 35 meal swipes $130 per Semester - 20 meal swipes
EVEN M RESAVINGS!
COMING SOON!You may be familiar with a State of Georgia sponsored
program known as
This benefit provides access
to of exclusive travel
and entertainment discounts, so you can
make the most of your time away from work.
COST-FREETHOUSANDS
BE ON THE LOOKOUT IN YOUR EMAIL INBOXFOR DETAILS AND HOW TO REGISTER AS UNG HR LAUNCHES
THIS PROGRAM EARLY THIS MONTH.
The North Georgia STAR employeerecognition program recognizes meaningfulaccomplishments of UNG staff employeeswho embody the University’s standards for
excellence, efficiency, and outstandingcustomer service to internal or external
constituents.
How do I nominate someone?
What happens after I nominatesomeone?
BE A
Nominees are notified via HR andwill receive a certificate and aSTAR pin in recognition of theiraward. Read more about theNorth Star Award here.
NORTH STARRECIPIENTS
STAR
NORTHGEORGIA Austin Tolbert – Testing
Ashley Garrett – AdvisingMisty Young – RegistrarSharon Hamilton – Leadership &Global EngagementKandi Sanders – UniversityRelationsMichael Roth – ITDarryl Jordan – A/V Event Services, Travis Burdick – A/V Event Services,
Please congratulatethese NORTH STARAWARD Recipients! Let them know you
appreciate theirhard work and
dedication!
Nominations are accepted atany time. You may completethe online form here.
JANUARY
STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH
UNG RECOGNIZES STAFF MEMBERS FOR THEIR PROFESSIONALACHIEVEMENTS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
UNIVERSITY'S SUCCESS!
STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHNOMINATIONS FORM
THIS COULD BEYOU!
Full-time staff members from all campuses are eligible for this award!
Dahlonega and Gainesville awards are monthlyBlue Ridge, Cumming, and Oconee are quarterly
Award decisions will focus on the nominee's work for the University.Campus leadership roles and contributions to the community will befactors considered, if necessary, to help make the best selection. All
campuses are encouraged to participate, including students.
RECENT WINNERS:
Cumming – Beth CollinsDahlonega – Elisha Blackford
Gainesville – Betsy ChaputOconee – Rebecca Carter
Roshni AlexanderWelela BerhanuWilliam BrogdonJeff EtienneAbby JohnsonPaige MasseyScott McGrathMaggie MimmsBrittany MurrowMackenzie NewellMolly O'RoarkLauren RingwallTia RoperMelissa RosserMichael StewartNanci TackettRosetta UsseryAnastasia WrightAshley ChadwickChristine GodwinTejaswini PlylerKaylee SingletaryNorman LoydTerri OgdenDonna RutledgeAlexander YoungLauren GarciaRuffin BarnesLazaro Amores
FacultyClinical FacultyAssistant ProfessorFacultyFacultyFaculty FacultyClinical FacultyClinical FacultyFacultyFacultyFacultyFaculty FacultyFaculty Clinical FacultyFacultyClinical FacultyNurse Practitioner/Physician AssistantShuttle Bus DriverInstitutional Research AnalystLibrary AssociateNetwork TechnicianAdministrative Assistant IFacultyWeb Systems Coordinator, Title IIIOffice Assistant IITest Center AdministratorCE Instructor
NEWEMPLOYEEWELCOME:
JANUARYWELCOME
TO
NIGHTHAWKNATION
UPCOMING TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENTTUESDAY 05 FRIDAY 07 TUESDAY 11 FRIDAY 14
TUESDAY 18 FRIDAY 21 TUESDAY 25 WEDNESDAY 26
SUPERVISOR TRAININGPROGRAM
GVL- LIBRARY 134 10A-12P
ORIENTATION
DAH- DOB 228 9A-12P
SUPERVISOR TRAININGPROGRAM
GVL- LIBRARY 134 10A-12P
STAFF LEADERSHIPDEVELOPMENTPROGRAMDAH- HOAG ABC 9A-3P
SUPERVISOR TRAININGPROGRAM
GVL- LIBRARY 134 10A-12P
LEADERSHIPDISCUSSION
MULTI CAMPUS GVLADMIN 122, DAH DOB228 10A-11A
MONTHLY TRAININGSUPERVISOR TRAININGPROGRAM
GVL- LIBRARY 134 10A-12P
GVL- LIBRARY 134 10A-12P
MONTHLY TRAININGDAH- LTC 269 2P-3P
IF YOU NEED THIS FORM IN AN ADDITIONAL FORMAT, PLEASE REACH OUT TO MICHAEL MCLEOD- [email protected]
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