On Aug. 10, the Board of Regents approved 2017 University System of Georgia (USG) health care plan design changes and premiums for active employees, pre-65 retirees, and subsidies for Medicare-eligible retirees/dependents.

The Board of Regents (BOR) approved the appointment of Georgia Tech faculty members to named chairs and professorships, 2017 benefits plans, and a few business items related to upcoming campus projects, at its Aug. 10 meeting.

Two individuals and one group from Georgia Tech were honored by the University System of Georgia (USG) at the annual Chancellor’s Service Excellence Awards ceremony in October.

At its November meeting, its last in-person meeting for the year, the Board of Regents (BOR) met in Atlanta and approved a few items related to the Institute.

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 280 into law Thursday, May 4. The law goes into effect July 1.

The Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) will host an information session this week related to the upcoming implementation of House Bill 280, which goes into effect July 1 and allows licensed gun owners to carry concealed firearms on campus.

So far, more than 400 employees have pledged more than $160,000.

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal announced Tuesday that the state and University System of Georgia will absorb out-of-network claims for affected employees and their dependents for up to 30 days.

The Georgia General Assembly will begin its 2019 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 14, with new and returning faces under the Gold Dome following elections in November.

The Board of Regents will be required to submit reduction plans for non-formula driven programs.