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n Myers Hall (pictured) is home to UGA's Honors Pro-gram and an academic advising office for Honors residentsn More than 7,600 residence hall beds and 578 Family and Graduate Housing apartments are available on campusn University Housing also owns four Greek Park housesand 18 buildings on UGA's nearby Health Sciences Campus n About 2.8 million square feet of area are maintained and cleaned by our facilities staffn Since the creation of the first year live-on requirement in 2004, the residence hall population has been about 61 percent first-year studentsn University Housing employs more than 700 full- and part-time staff membersn In 2010, the Residence Hall Association celebrated its 40th anniversaryn An average of 2,000 programs are presented by undergraduate, graduate and professional staff members during each academic year

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Dear Professional Colleague:I am delighted to share a welcome on behalf of the entire staff of University Housing at the University of Georgia. It is our hope the information in this guide will introduce you to the wonderful people, programs and activities in our departmental, University and Athens community! I hope you read this with the same great interest and enthusiasm we used in preparing it.

Our most valuable resource is our people, and one of the major reasons for job satisfac-tion is the diversity and talent of our incredible staff, students and faculty. People like the work, their colleagues and our students. Collaboration, challenge and support are good descriptors of the work environment within our departments. Staff members at-tain enhanced levels of personal growth and professional development from challenging the rich job descriptions, supportive and flexible supervisors, diverse colleagues and an open and encouraging workplace.

I encourage you to take a close look at us, our department and our community. I believe you will find significant opportunities to develop professionally and grow personally in a vibrant and thriving college town. Athens, UGA and University Housing represent a terrific ‘quality of life’ opportunity. We look forward to meeting you and the chance to share more about us and the opportunities that we can provide.

Best wishes, personally and professionally,

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Russell Hall515 Baxter St.

Athens GA 30602-5575

The University of Georgia is committed to principles of equal

opportunity and affirmative action.

Gerard J. Kowalski, Ph.D.

DID YOU KNOW?Rutherford Hall, completed in 2013, is home to the Franklin Residential College (FRC). Mod-eled after residential colleges found at Ivy League institutions, the FRC gives residents the feel of a small college within a large university.

“The people in housing are always so positive and such wonderful people to work with. I thoroughly enjoy working in the Staff Development and Student Conduct office because it is truly a family. Everyone is supportive, encouraging and accommodating. Not only do I get to live the mission as a resident, but as a student employee... I don’t just attend UGA, I LIVE I T!”

Quynh-vu DinhOFFICE ASSISTANT

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UNIVERSITY HOUSINGUniversity Housing’s mission is to provide comfortable, affordable and secure on campus housing options in residential communities where the academic success and personal growth of residents are encouraged and supported. University Housing operates as a self-supporting auxiliary unit within the Division of Student Affairs.

University Housing ‘s inventory consists of more than 7,600 traditional residence hall beds and 578 Family and Graduate Housing apartments. University Housing is comprised of 22 residence halls, 20 family and graduate housing apartment buildings, 18 buildings on the Health Sciences Campus (HSC), and four Greek Park houses located on River Road.

The department employs more than 700 staff members to conduct the operations of a comprehensive and integrated student housing organization. Mission-driven, the employees work closely together in one of three unit areas: administrative services and communications (business, human resources, contracts/assignments, marketing and IT), facilities (mainte-nance, custodial and capital project management), and residential programs and services (RAs/CAs, programming, student leadership, academic initiatives and partnerships, student conduct, adult education, community offices and 24-7 desk operations and security). The aca-demic initiatives and partnerships are numerous and based upon academic disciplines and topical interest, which include but are not limited to the Franklin Residential College, first-year learning communities, language communities, academic advising and tutoring .

MISSION STATEMENTUniversity Housing provides comfortable, affordable and secure on-campus housing options in residential communities where the academic success and personal growth of residents are encouraged and supported.

VALUES AND PRINCIPLESn Living on campus has intrinsic worth realized through involvement in educational and

social programs, self-governance, resident-staff collaboration, student employment and personal responsibility

n Individual rights and differences are recognized and respectedn Diversity is valued and appreciated in the residential communitiesn Integrity and dignity guide service to residents and the university communityn A meaningful work environment is provided that can lead to employee

satisfaction and productivityn Stakeholders’ interests are considered in decisions that affect themn Sound fiscal management is essentialn Quality of programs and services will improve through ongoing assessment

and evaluation

HOUSING

Each year the University of Georgia community welcomes more than 7,600 students into the residence halls in a very condensed period. The Hunker Down with Housing program serves to streamline the move-in process and address resident and family feed-back concerning traffic congestion, parking lot availability and eleva-tor service. Hundreds of Hunker Down with Housing volunteers are located all over campus to greet students and parents, give directions to area parking lots, direct traffic and generally serve as a resource for resi-dents and their families.

HUNKER DOWN WITH HOUSING

DID YOU KNOW? University Housing’s offices are certified sustainable by the UGA Office of Sustainability. A department-wide culture change began in 2102 and has significantly reduced energy consumption and waste.

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WISDOM Challenges us to apply the

lessons we receive inside and outside the classroom to our

everyday lives. Wisdom encour-ages discovery and expression, celebrating the diversity within

our community.JUSTICE

Leads us to be fair in our deal-ings, accountable for our actions,

responsible for ourselves, and empathetic for others. Justice requires honesty, establishing

credibility and integrity for our community and ourselves.

MODERATION Compels us to act with civility, bolstering our faith in others

and the faith other have in us. Moderation accentuates our

self-respect, promotes responsible citizenship and enhances pride in

our university.

Without each of these pillars, the Arch would lose its strength

and balance. Likewise, all three qualities are necessary for us to be strong and complete citizens.

PILLARS OF THE ARCH

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIAMISSIONThe University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commit-ments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive and most diversified institution of higher education. Its motto, “to teach, to serve and to inquire into the nature of things,” reflects the university’s integral and unique role in the conservation and enhancement of the state’s and nation’s intellectual, cultural and environmental heritage.

HISTORYWhen the University of Georgia was incorporated by an act of the General Assembly on January 27, 1785, Georgia became the first state to charter a state-supported university. In 1784, the General Assembly had set aside 40,000 acres of land to endow a college or seminary of learning.

At the first meeting of the board of trustees, held in Augusta on February 13, 1786, Abraham Baldwin was selected president of the university. A native of Connecticut and a graduate of Yale University, Baldwin—who had come to Georgia in 1784—drafted the charter adopted by the General Assembly.

In 1801, a committee of the board of trustees selected a land site. John Milledge, later a governor of the state, purchased and gave to the board of trustees the chosen tract of 633 acres on the banks of the Oconee River in northeast Georgia.

Today, 17 colleges and schools, with auxiliary divisions, carry on the university’s pro-grams of teaching, research and service.

POINTS OF PRIDEn The University of Georgia is a national leader among public universities in the numbers of major scholarships earned by our students. Since 1995, UGA has produced eight Rhodes Scholars, five Gates Cambridge Scholars, five Marshall Scholars, three Mitchell Scholars, 44 Goldwater Scholars, 11 Truman Scholars and 12 Udall Scholarsn The University’s graduate programs continue to rank among the best in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 edition of America’s Best Graduate Schools. The School of Public and International Affairs tops the list ranking 4th among graduate schools of public affairsn Because of its high four-year graduation rate, low average student debt at graduation, abundant financial aid and overall value, UGA placed No. 10 on Kiplinger’s Personal Finance list of best values among public colleges and universities for 2014

DID YOU KNOW? Abraham Baldwin, who wrote UGA’s charter and was the institution’s first president, and William Few, a member of the board of trustees, signed the United States Constitution on behalf of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1787.

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DID YOU KNOW?UGA’s Sanford Stadium, originally built in1929, seats more than 92,000 fans. In 1996, the stadium served as a venue for the Centennial Olympic Games, where the medal round of the men’s and women’s soccer competition was held.

KRISTY WALKERASSISTANT DIRECTOR

FOR BUSINESS AND HUMAN RESOURCES

“Living in Athens is the bee’s knees. It has all of the

amenities of a large city with a small community feel….and manageable

traffic. It is perfect-ly quaint and filled

to the brim with culture and liveli-ness. And working at UGA makes me

feel connected to the college life of today’s

student. It is fun to see students creating their own memories

that will remain with them for

years to come.”

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ATHENS, GEORGIA

Georgia State Botanical GardensGeorgia Museum of Art

downtown Athens Twilight criterium 40 Watt Clubinternational street festival Uga IX

You may know Athens, Georgia as home to R.E.M. and the B-52s, the city Rolling Stone named the “number one college music scene in America,” but nestled below the Blue Ridge Mountains, Athens is a harmony of old and new: postcard-perfect antebellum architecture, contemporary art and eclectic nightlife, a Victorian-era downtown teeming with funky shops and one of the South’s most progressive culi-nary scenes.

A city full of history and charm, Athens blends the beauty of the South with a progressive and sophisticated culture. Home to more than 115,000 citizens, Athens-Clarke County has something for everyone—from world-class art exhibits and theatre productions to peaceful gardens and remark-able historical landmarks. Athens’ location in northeast

Georgia allows easy access to cultural, sports and entertain-ment events in Atlanta, the hiking and ski slopes of North Carolina, and the beaches in Georgia, Florida and South Car-olina. Athens is served by several local newspapers as well as the independent student newspaper, The Red and Black. It is also home to several local radio stations including the university’s two stations, WUOG and WUGA. Two hospitals offer comprehensive health care in addition to the Universi-ty Health Center on campus.

Street festivals, parades and parks make Athens ideal for families while shopping, nationally-recognized dining and a lively night scene make it a magnet for young professionals. With something for everyone, Athens combines the best of culture and style, making it truly a Classic City.

DID YOU KNOW? Athens is home to the world’s only double-barreled cannon and a tree that owns itself.

College Avenue bordering north campus

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JANE LEERESIDENCE HALL DIRECTOR

“University Housing is my home away

from home and has been for the past seven years! The experiences I gained as a resident

assistant, graduate resident, and now

residence hall direc-tor have allowed me to grow and develop skills that will be a

catalyst for future opportunities, but

most importantly it has given me great

pleasure in working with the finest people

around who have the utmost passion

for building authen-tic relationships and making a meaning-

ful impact.”

NEKEISHA RANDALL

RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTOR

“To work for my alma mater

as a full-time professional , has been

an enjoyable and worthwhile

adventure! I’ve been able to see housing

and UGA from dif-ferent angles, and I’ve

received transferable skills and experiences that continue to help me grow personally and professionally.

Helping students have a great experience like

I did lets me give back to a university

and a department that has given me

so much.”

PHIL BADASZEWSKIDOCTORAL INTERN FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONS

“Working at UGA is great. The prestige of UGA as Georgia’s flagship institution brings a lot of atten-tion, which means we all need to work hard for students. I have also appreciated the unique learn-ing opportunities from both of my positions during my Ph.D. program. Prior to coming to UGA I worked as a hall director and I have really valued the chance to work in new areas of housing, particularly in administrative services.”

MATTHEW DEASONASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL PROJECTS AND CODE COMPLIANCE

“It is, without a doubt, a great hon-or to work for an organization with a strong sense of mission and purpose. This is especially true when our mission and purpose im-pacts so much of the future. Most students experience their first taste of independence here. It is our job to ensure this transition goes well . What a great mission . . . and a great way to spend a career.”

MEET OUR STAFF

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RALPHEL SMITHASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR RESIDENCE LIFE

“I love University Housing because of the great students and diverse staff with whom I have the opportunity to work. My 10-plus years in University Housing have been the most rewarding in my professional career and have given me a great sense of fulfillment and pride.”

DID YOU KNOW? East Campus Village, opened in 2004, consists of four buildings and houses more than 1,200 students in apartment-style spaces.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSHEALTH INSURANCEThe University of Georgia offers its benefit-eligible employees a choice of four medical plans provided by the University System of Georgia. The University System health plans are specifically designed to help employees avoid severe financial difficulty when facing catastrophic medical expenses. Premium rates are adjusted periodically and are deducted from payroll checks before federal, state, and FICA taxes are applied.

LIFE INSURANCEBenefits-eligible employees receive $25,000 in basic life insurance at no cost to them. Supplemental, dependent, and domestic partner coverage is available at group rates. New employees who purchase supplemental life coverage within their first 31 days of employment can add 3x their salary coverage without submitting a statement of health, and up to 8x their salary with a statement of health.

RETIREMENTAll regular employees are required to participate in a retirement program. Faculty and benefit-eligible staff in exempt positions have the option of participating in either the Teacher’s Retirement System of Georgia or an optional retirement plan.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITSUGA offers the following benefits: dental and vision care, long-term disability, short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, flexible spending accounts, tax-defferred annuities, higher education savings plan, paid days off, workers’ compensation, employee liability insurance, long-term care insurance, credit union membership, domestic partner services, and UGA-affilitated child care.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMThe Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is sponsored by the Board of Regents. Full-time benefits-eligible employees who have worked at the university for at least six months prior to the application deadline are allowed to take up to eight hours per semester.

VERONICA MUNROYBUILDING SERVICES SUPERVISOR

“I like working for housing because it does not feel like a job. I feel like I’m part of a team that provides a necessary and appreciated service for the students. I enjoy it most when I receive positive comments from residents and parents, it gives me a great feeling of pride and accomplishment for my staff and the work they do.”

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Diversity Awareness Week at Georgia is an annual spring semester tradition and a collab-orative effort between University Housing and Residence Hall Association. The goals of DAWG Days are to raise cultural awareness about the diversity present on UGA’s campus and for partici-pants to reflect on how personal action can have a global impact. In this spirit, DAWG Days invites people to share the uniqueness of their culture and their character through song, dance, spoken word, art or sharing the knowl-edge they have gained through international-izing experiences with others.

D.A.W.G. DAYS

APARTMENT POLICY, MEAL PLANSome positions are required to live on campus as part of their employments. Staff living on campus are required to pay rent. Meal plans are also provided for live-in residence staff through the award-winning UGA Food Services dining halls seven days a week.

BULLDOG BUCKSBulldog Bucks is an online account-based debit card program for the campus community. It is offered to anyone with a valid MyID and password, including students, faculty, and staff. Account holders may use Bulldog Bucks on campus at the UGA Bookstore, Tate Copy and Print, vending machines, Food Services operations and Tate Student Center Movie Theatre. More than 110 off-campus retailers also accept Bulldog Bucks and UGA ID-holders earn valuable discounts at many local retailers.

DID YOU KNOW?Popular study spot Herty Field hosted the first UGA home football game against Mercer University on January 30, 1892.

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Old College, the first permanent structure on campus, was built

in 1806. For more than two hundred years Old

College has been the center of campus,

providing dormitory and boarding house

space (with rent originally set at $1 per

quarter), classrooms, administrative offices,

dining facilities, a safe harbor during

the War of 1812, and even a pre-flight school

for potential pilots in the United States Navy during WWII. In fitting

tribute to Benjamin Franklin, the original

namesake of the build-ing, the current tenant is

the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences.

OLD COLLEGE

POLICY STATEMENT: EQUAL OPPORTUNITYUGA is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with applicable laws and policies, UGA prohibits any member of the faculty, staff, administration, student body, or visitors to campus, wheth-er they be guests, patrons, independent contractors, or clients, from harassing and/or discriminating against any other member of the UGA community because of that person’s race, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, reli-gion, age, disabled status, genetic information, or veteran status.

DIVERSITY STATEMENTDiversity is a core value for University Housing. We have a strong commitment to creating and supporting a diverse staff. Our organization thrives on a variety of talents, distinctive viewpoints and experiences. This enables us to deliver the most innovative services and allows us to serve our employees, our residents and our community.

UGA STUDENT AFFAIRSThe Division of Student Affairs comprises 20 campus departments that enhance the learning environment for students at the University of Georgia by stimulating the learning process, integrating the in-class and out-of-class experiences, promoting an environment conducive to growth and discovery and facilitating intellectual, spiritual, social, occupational, physical, cultural and emotional development. For more information, see studentaffairs.uga.edu.

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