May 13, 2024  
2021-2022 Employee Handbook 
    
2021-2022 Employee Handbook

(1100) Additional Resources for Employees



1101 General Information

Georgia State University believes that our most valuable resources are our employees. In an effort to promote the general well-being of each employee, Georgia State University offers additional resources to assist employees with some work-related or personal issues. These resources are available to all employees whether they be full-time, part-time, or a temporary employee.

1102 Faculty and Staff Assistance (FASA)

Faculty and Staff Assistance (FASA) is an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available at no cost to Georgia State University faculty, staff, eligible dependents, and retirees. FASA is a special benefit funded through Central Human Resources offering confidential consultations, assessments, and short-term counseling for a variety of issues ranging from work-related concerns to personal, work/life stressors that affect everyday life, including family, marital, relational, financial, alcohol/other substance abuse, tobacco cessation. FASA will provide assistance with exploring appropriate community resources, if an outside referral is needed for ongoing or specialized services.

FASA offers lunch-n-learn workshops, departmental consultations/training, crisis management services, and a variety of health and wellness resources and programs for the university community coordinated through the Office of Employee Development and Wellness Services. For additional information and assistance, call Faculty and Staff Assistance at (404) 413-3342 or visit their website at: https://hr.gsu.edu/service-centers/edws/faculty-and-staff-assistance/

1103 Ombudsperson

The Office of the Ombudsperson is a resource that provides confidential assistance to all employees. This office is a separate department from Human Resources. The Ombuds Office’s goal is to foster a cohesive sense of community by being an advocate for fair and equitable treatment for faculty, staff, and students. Employees and students may use this resource for assistance in resolving conflicts, disputes, or complaints informally and confidentially. For more information, call the Office of the Ombudsperson at (404) 413-2510 or visit their website at: http://ombuds.gsu.edu/

1104 Opportunity Development and Diversity Education Planning Office (ODDEP)

The Opportunity Development (consists of AA/EEO Training and Compliance and AA/EEO Investigations and Hiring) and Diversity Education Planning Office (ODDEP) is an available resource for any employee who has a potential complaint involving allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment, or retaliation related to a protected activity. As a resource, ODDEP also offers a variety of training and service opportunities to include the following:

  • Diversity Education Training
  • Consulting and AA/EEO/Title IX Training and Compliance and Sexual Misconduct
  • Consultation for Managers, Supervisors, and Staff Employees, and Faculty regarding diversity and AA/EEO/Title IX related workplace issues

For more information or assistance regarding AA/EEO Training and Compliance, contact (404) 413-2567. To file a complaint based on Title VII and Title IX related matters, contact AA/EEO Investigations and Hiring at (404) 413-2563. For all diversity related matters, contact (404) 413-2564. Employees may also visit: http://odaa.gsu.edu/

1105 Employee Relations

The Office of Employee Relations is committed to providing responsive, dependable and consistent advice that supports the rights and responsibilities of all university employees. Employee Relations provides consulting services, workplace problem resolution, and grievance assistance to employees and supervisors. Employee Relations works to influence partnerships that have a positive impact on the workplace and the University community by using policies, procedures, and practices as a foundation for recommendations. For additional information and assistance, call Employee Relations at (404) 413-3356 or visit their website at: http://managers.hr.gsu.edu/employee-relations/