The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is a comprehensive data collection program managed by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). It gathers information from all providers of postsecondary education in the United States that...
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EHRA Personal Leave Program
The UNC System recently established a new Personal Leave Program for vacation leave accrual for EHRA leave-earning employees. All EHRA employees hired on or after January 1, 2025, will fall under the new Personal Leave Program. As of January 1, the vacation leave an...
EDO Did You Know: Public Access Dashboards
North Carolina agencies and organizations offer several dashboards that provide public access to educational data. These resources measure progress toward educational goals, provide access to the information needed to enhance institutional effectiveness and program...
2024 President’s Awards
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...
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....