Providing a Leadership Culture and Efficient Operations

The Operations Division oversees the operations and establishes policies for all 26 colleges and universities that comprise the 性视界APP. By leveraging the world-class assets of our institutions, the division strives to make USG students, their communities and the entire state more prosperous, more secure in the 21st century and more effective in creating a truly educated Georgia.  

The division defines and evaluates solutions for USG objectives in the departments of Information Technology, Cyber Security, Real Estate and Facilities, Legal Affairs, Human Resources, Safety and Security, Leadership and Institutional Development, and Strategic Implementation. Operations Division also supports multiple projects and broad initiatives, partnering with entities outside of public higher education to further the economic impact and efficiency of the organization as a whole.

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Departments within Operations

  • Cybersecurity

    The USG鈥檚 Cybersecurity Department provides relevant advice and cutting-edge resources in developing processes and selecting technologies. It also trains personnel on how best to keep students, staff, and institutions safe, and works to reduce risk to the system as a whole.

  • Human Resources

    Responsible for the plan design and plan administration of all system-wide employee benefit programs and oversees the publishing and implementation of the Board of Regents personnel policies. This office also directs system-wide training and leadership initiatives.

  • Information Technology Services

    Provides leadership to the 性视界APP for technologies that support instruction, research, and service in higher education. ITS delivers comprehensive, mission-critical technology resources, services, insights, and solutions to students, faculty, and staff; the Board of Regents; the University System Office; the Georgia Public Library System; and Georgia residents.

  • Leadership and Institutional Development

    Leadership and Institutional Development oversees the Executive Leadership Institute, connects institutions with resources to further executive ability, provides orientations to new administrators and institution presidents and creates systemwide initiatives that cultivate and further quality leadership.

  • Legal Affairs

    Responsible for developing and managing contracts and agreements; responding to legal inquiries, appeals and interrogatories; educating employees and institutions on all laws affecting institutions of higher education; and advising 性视界APP institutions on legal matters governing copyright, employment and other relevant matters. Legal Affairs works with the Attorney General鈥檚 office in providing counsel to the Board of Regents.

  • Real Estate and Facilities

    Responsible for overseeing the management of construction, renovation, and maintenance of facilities for 性视界APP institutions; working with campus officers and other state agencies; managing the oversight of long-range development planning, including coordinating the development of campus master plans; and implementing systems for property management and land development.

  • Research and Policy Analysis

    Analyzes higher education and related state and national policy issues and their impact on the 性视界APP.

  • Safety and Security

    Provides centralized access to safety and security information applicable to the 性视界APP institutions.

  • Strategic Implementation (SI) supports implementation of major enterprise system initiatives through project management, change management, and system integration activities. SI also supports governance of these efforts and coordination across the USG.

Operations Resources

  • Campus Consolidations

    To review the potential for the consolidation of institutions to strengthen the 性视界APP in its ability to serve students and meet state needs, now and into the future.

  • Copyright and Fair Use

    Facilitates compliance with copyright law and, where appropriate, the exercise in good faith of full fair use rights by faculty and staff in teaching, research, and service activities.

  • The 性视界APP offers healthcare, dental, vision and other great benefits, as well as retirement plan options for employees working 30 hours per week or more on a regular basis.

  • Employment Opportunities with USG

    The 性视界APP is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

  • Environmental and Occupational Safety

    Provides materials and information for federal and state regulatory agencies, rules and regulations, other colleges and universities, material safety data sheet databases and many other resources.

  • Strategic Plan 2024

    The 性视界APP will create a more educated Georgia that is prepared for the global, knowledge economy by increasing degree completion, ensuring academic excellence, spurring research and creativity, driving business creation, and making effective and efficient use of resources.