University System of Georgia

The Board of Regents was created in 1931 as part of a reorganization of Georgia's state government. The Board oversees all public colleges and universities in the University System of Georgia.

The University System of Georgia offers students higher education options at 35 colleges and universities throughout the state, providing a wide range of academic programming, including certificates, associate, baccalaureate, master's, doctoral and professional degrees.

In January 2002, the University System of Georgia marked it's 70th anniversary.

The University System offers a core employee benefit package consisting of group health, dental, and life insurance, as well as retirement plan options for all regular employees who work one-half time or more. All University System employees are covered by workers' compensation, and certain employees also enjoy social security participation.

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