by Kathryn Kay

What to expect at AdvanceUGA

With our sixth annual AdvanceUGA Conference approaching, you may find yourself wondering: What can I expect? Here you will find an outline of what AdvanceUGA is, what it isn’t, and what you can expect to take away by attending.   AdvanceUGA…
2019 Sic'em Award Winners
by Andrea Parris

Second Cohort of Sic ‘Em Award Winners Announced for Development & Alumni Relations

UGA Development and Alumni Relations recognized its second cohort of Sic ‘Em award winners for embodying the values of Servant Leadership, Commitment and Innovation on November 13 at its Division meeting in Tate Grand Hall. Four staff members…
by Teale Moran

New Kid on the Block: The DAR Hiring Experience

My advice for stepping out of your comfort zone, DO IT! I look forward to many more years serving our donors and working with my amazing DAR family!
AdvanceUGA 2019
by Andrea Parris

Thank you for a great 2019 AdvanceUGA!

We hope you walked out of the conference feeling motivated by our speakers and energized about our team, our culture and our collective direction. Both the energy and enthusiasm in the room were contagious. We appreciate all of you helping us…
by Andrea Parris

Want more hours in your day?

Here are some tips for planning more efficient meetings. According to Franklin Covey, employees typically spend up to 40 percent of their time preparing for and participating in meetings. “With poor planning and unclear agendas, meetings…
UGA Campus in spring
by Andrea Parris

2019 AdvanceUGA Conference

Ready to be inspired? 2019 AdvanceUGA Conference Friday, May 3 8am to 4:30pm University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel Mahler Hall Deadline to register: April 19   2019 Keynote Speakers   James…
March 2019 Development Meeting
by Krislyn Johnson

March 2019 Development Meeting Recap

On behalf of the Special Meetings and Training Team, thank you to everyone who attended the Development meeting on Monday, March 25. Please provide us feedback by taking a very brief meeting survey. Below please find the presentations from…
Workaholics
by Andrea Parris

Workaholics are Bad for Team Morale

Did you know that workaholics are bad for team morale? According to a recent study of 5,000 workers, the best performers were those who were most focused at work, not the ones who were most present at work. “The main finding, and it's…
Public Administration and Policy Professor Amanda Abraham teaches a class.
by Laura Bayne

TAP: How UGA Employees Can Get More Education for Free and Why They Should

In 37 days I will walk across the stage in Stegeman and graduate with a Master of Public Administration without having to take out student loans or having spent (much) of my own money. Did you know the University System of Georgia allows employees…
Extended Leave(s)
by Scarlett Hart

Requests for Extended Leave (e.g. FMLA)

As you are aware, with the implementation of OneUSG Connect, processes for submitting absence requests have changed.  One particular process is for absences that will require time away from work on a continuous or intermittent basis that is applicable…