Two System Office employees were recognized last week with the 2023 President’s Awards for Excellence, which honors managers and staff members for their commitment to achieving Strategic Plan goals related to affordability, accessibility, student success, economic...
Kathy W Bryant
Check your Check!
Reviewing your December 2024 check stub is vital! Please make sure your January 2025 State Health Plan insurance deductions are correct. Also, don’t forget about your 2024 Flexible Spending Account deadlines. State Health Plan Any benefit election you made during Open...
Navigating Grief: Moving Forward with Grace and Gratitude
Experiencing loss, whether a loved one, a pet, a relationship, or anything else that matters to you, is never easy. But learning healthy ways to cope with our grief is essential for our mental health — and it can even help us find moments of gratitude in challenging...
REtirement Plan Enhancements Coming Soon
You are our greatest investment, and the university wants to support you by providing competitive retirement benefits. This November, we will introduce a new service in our retirement programs to help you plan and save for a more secure tomorrow. The university will...
Secure 2.0: Withdrawal Provisions for Natural Disaster and Emergency Expenses
In the wake of the destruction in Western North Carolina caused by Hurricane Helene, we wanted to remind those affected that the Secure Act 2.0 added plan provisions that may allow for new hardship withdrawal opportunities for natural disasters and emergency expenses...
Ask the Experts at CAPTRUST: How do Elections Typically Affect Stock Markets?
Q: What impact do you foresee the 2024 presidential election having on stock market returns this year? How much do elections matter to markets? A: While it’s true that elections can drive market volatility and shifts in investor sentiment in the short term, history...
Year-End Review: Is Your Retirement Account Diversified?
As we approach the end of the year, it’s good time to review your accounts and determine if you have met your retirement goals for the year and review if your account is diversified. In TIAA’s article below, TIAA reviews what a well diversified account includes....
Take Time to Meditate on World Mental Health Day
Mental health is more important than ever — and it starts with taking care of ourselves. The Headspace team invites you to step away from your day and share a collective moment of calm in honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2024. Here are some in-app...
EDO Did You Know: Excel Training Videos
Talent@System Office offers Excel training courses for all skill levels, from beginners to more advanced users. These training courses are broken up into independent modules that range in time from under 10 minutes to over 30 minutes. There is no requirement to fully...
Round of Applause: Ashton Clemmons
In just one month, Ashton has jumped in as our Educator Prep teams worked through a number of important initiatives. Ashton has displayed impressive balance between listening and leading in such a short amount of time. I look forward to continuing to learn from and...