New Faculty Start

To access your email for the first time.

1. Navigate to My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu
2. Click First-Time User
3. Complete the form to Get User Information
4. Create your new password and click Submit
5. Click Login to MyGeorgiaSouthern on the confirmation screen
6. At the login screen, click Login
7. Enter your new credentials and click Login

After completing the ITS Appropriate Use and Security Question forms, you’ll gain access to the MyGeorgiaSouthern portal. ITS has created a welcome message and tutorial to help guide you. You can also use the tutorial videos to familiarize yourself with the portal. Videos and support can be found at MyGeorgiaSouthern for Faculty and Staff.

Additional email support can be found at Email at Georgia Southern.

See details under Pre-Arrival Tasks

More information can be found at New Faculty Reception.

Campus Maps – Explore Statesboro, Armstrong (Savannah), and Liberty campuses.

To complete cyber security training as a new faculty member, you can follow these steps:

1. Log into MyGS using your Georgia Southern credentials.
2. Navigate to the training tile located in the lower right corner of the page.
3. Select “eLearning System Building a Better U” from the options.
4. If you haven’t accessed Building a Better U (BBU) before, you may need to complete several screens asking you to select topics of interest. Make sure to complete these screens before proceeding.
5. Inside BBU, click on the “waffle” or nine dots in the upper right corner of the page.
6. Select “compliance” from the dropdown menu.
7. Under “Required Compliance Training,” choose the course titled “Cyber Security Training for Faculty.”
8. Watch the full video and complete any assessments or quizzes that follow.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Human Resources at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

To complete FERPA training as a new faculty member.

1. Log into your MyGS portal.
2. Navigate to the training tile in the lower right corner.
3. Select “eLearning System Building a Better U.”
4. If it’s your first time accessing Building a Better U (BBU), you’ll be prompted to select topics of interest. Make sure to complete these screens before proceeding.
5. Inside BBU, click on the “waffle” or nine dots in the upper right corner.
6. Select “Compliance”.
7. Under “Required Compliance Training,” choose the course titled “USG FERPA Training”.
8. Watch the full video and complete any assessments or quizzes that follow.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Human Resources at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

Newly hired faculty members at Georgia Southern University will receive an email invitation to access the GS Onboarding System and complete the new hire “packet.” This email will contain a default login and password. The onboarding system includes a 16-minute timeout feature for security, so if there is a timeout, faculty members can return to the Onboarding System and resume the packet using their login and password.

In addition to completing the onboarding packet, a few additional steps need to be taken to finalize the faculty member’s records. First, they must present the required I-9 documentation to HR within 3 business days of employment. This documentation is necessary to verify their identity and eligibility to work. Failure to complete this step within the specified timeframe may result in ineligibility for continued employment.

If faculty members have any inquiries about benefits or retirement choices, they can contact HR at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu or reach out to GS Human Resources at 912-478-6947 to schedule an appointment with a senior consultant.

Once faculty members receive an email from HR with their employee ID after entry into OneUSG, they can access OneUSG Connect. This system lets them update their personal details, such as W4, G4, direct deposit information, and more.

If new faculty members have questions about the GS Onboarding System or the onboarding process, they can contact Human Resources at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

New faculty members can access various IT training resources at Georgia Southern University. You can access online training and professional development resources through the Building a Better U (BBU) eLearning system. BBU offers training courses, certification programs, videos, job aids, and quick references. These resources are designed to help you enhance your IT skills and effectively utilize technology as a faculty member.

To access BBU, log in to the MyGeorgiaSouthern portal and navigate to the Training tile. From there, you can access BBU and explore the available IT training courses. Additionally, you can find custom journeys in BBU that focus on Georgia Southern values and leadership, among other topics.

Ethical conduct and compliance are individual responsibilities that rely on many small personal choices everyday. Responsible Conduct of Research Training is provided to all faculty, staff and students through the University CITI Program account without charge as a tool toward effective mentorship. Read More about Responsible Conduct of Research Training.

To complete Responsible Conduct of Research Training as a new faculty member,

1. Log into CITIprogram.org.
2. Choose “Log In through my institution.”
3. Choose Georgia Southern University from the drop-down menu
   • If you don’t already have a CITI account – Click “I don’t have a CITI Program Account and I need to create one.” Then click Create a new CITI Program Account.
   • If you have one – Add Georgia Southern as a new affiliation without dropping your old one and update the email address on your CITI account to your Georgia Southern email address.
4. Select “Georgia Southern University Courses.”
5. Select ” Add a course.”
6. Select the Responsible Conduct of Research course (question 5) to add the course
7. Begin the course by clicking – Start now.
8. Complete the modules and the quizzes that follow.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Research inquiry at irb@georgiasouthern.edu.