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September 26, 2016 Georgia Tech’s Faculty/Staff Newspaper • Vol. 41, No. 20 • whistle.gatech.edu REMEMBERING A RECORD-SETTING WIN Open Enrollment to Begin Oct. 31 Premiums, Plan Details to be Available Early October MYRA OVIATT HUMAN RESOURCES Employees’ once-a-year opportu- nity to update and enroll in benefits is coming soon: Monday, Oct. 31, through Friday, Nov. 11. Staff and faculty are encouraged to Photos Courtesy of the Georgia Tech Archives and Kevin Liles for The New York Times review current elections and consider Oct. 7, 2016, marks the 100th anniversary of Georgia Tech’s historic football win over Cumberland College. On Oct. 7, 1916, Tech beat Cumberland 222-0 in a football game that endures as the most lopsided victory and the most points scored in future options and changes. This year, collegiate football history, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The game had no first downs — Cumberland did University System of Georgia (USG) health not make any, and Tech scored every time it had the ball. care options are the same, and there are In 2014, the game ball was auctioned off to Tech alumnus Ryan Schneider, a patent lawyer who won the ball for a price of minimal changes to plans. However, $40,388. Upon winning the ball, he told The New York Times, “I love Tech; love what it’s let me do and be. I didn’t want the ball premiums have increased again as the USG in another house.” Read more at c.gatech.edu/cumberland-nyt. attains an equal, defined employer contri- bution across all plans — the result of a gradual move toward this model over the Charitable Campaign past several years. Alumnus Todd Stansbury USG will offer the following benefit Galvanizes Employee choices for 2017: Named Director of Athletics • USG Critical Illness plan. Giving Spirit • USG Accident plan. JASON MADERER 2003 to 2012. During his time at • USG Hospital Indemnity plan. INSTITUTE COMMUNICATIONS KRISTEN BAILEY Oregon State, Stansbury was part • USG Legal plan. INSTITUTE COMMUNICATIONS of a senior management team that To take advantage of any of these Georgia Tech has named raised $150 million for a football benefits, you must enroll during Open As 14-time winners of the former Tech football stadium expansion, in addition Enrollment. If you don’t enroll for 2017 Governor’s Cup, Georgia Tech has player and Oregon State to funds for the construction benefits, your 2016 coverage will continue a legacy when it comes to the State of a sports at 2017 rates. Also, if you would like to University Athletic Director performing Charitable Contributions Program. Todd Stansbury as its have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) center. He for 2017, you must enroll during Open new director of athletics. also was part Tech employees have proven to be a Enrollment — even if you had one the of a team that powerhouse when giving to others around The 1984 graduate was previous year. established the state. This year’s fundraising effort is introduced at a press More complete information about plan several career now underway. conference last Thursday designs, premiums, and voluntary benefit development The annual campaign options will be available on or around morning, as well as at initiatives collects donations for Oct. 3 at ohr.gatech.edu or usg.edu/hr/ Tech’s game against for student- nonprofits and charitable benefits. A detailed summary booklet will Clemson University that athletes. Todd Stansbury organizations that serve also be mailed to each employee’s home in “Todd communities all over Georgia evening. late October. Stansbury is committed to athletes’ and beyond. All state entities participate in The benefits team has scheduled Stansbury served as Oregon success both on and off the the annual campaign, including University information sessions (see timeline on page State’s athletic director since field,” said President G.P. “Bud” System of Georgia (USG) schools. 2) for those with questions or in need of June 2015 following a nine-year Peterson. “His global perspective in-person assistance. The annual Benefits stint as the university’s executive see CAMPAIGN, page 2 associate athletic director from see ATHLETICS, page 2 see BENEFITS, page 2 Nominate Yourself, Discounted Football Tickets IN THIS ISSUE NEWS Colleagues for Staff Council Available for Miami Game Nominations are open through Oct. 7. Tech’s Oct. 1 matchup against the Come On, Get Happy | 3 Openings exist for staff whose job titles Miami Hurricanes will be the Faculty/ Recent Faculty/Staff BRIEFS are classified as Administrative and Staff Appreciation game, as well as Achievements | 3 Professional, Skilled Trades, Scientific Family Weekend. Tickets are available for $20. The Hidden Georgia Tech: and Research, or Development in the Job game begins at noon. Use the promo code GTFS to The Wind Tunnel | 4 Classification and Compensation System. purchase tickets at: staffcouncil.gatech.edu c.gatech.edu/facstaffmiami PAGE 2 • September 26, 2016 whistle.gatech.edu • THE WHISTLE Tech Continues Upward EVENTS Rankings Trajectory LANCE WALLACE ARTS & INSTITUTE COMMUNICATIONS CULTURE Two sets of rankings released this month tell the story of Georgia Sept. 30 DramaTech presents The Taming, Tech’s continued rise in national a contemporary comedic take on and international prominence. Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, at 8 p.m. Faculty/staff tickets U.S. News & World Report released its 2017 are $10. For more showtimes, visit: dramatech.org rankings on Sept. 13, placing Tech at No. 34 (up from No. 36 in 2016) in its Best Colleges undergraduate rankings of national universities. Tech held its ranking of No. 7 among public universities. The industrial and SEMINARS & systems engineering undergraduate degree program LECTURES also held its No. 1 spot. The undergraduate biomed- ical engineering degree program moved up from No. 3 Photo by Rob Felt President G.P. “Bud” Peterson introduces Todd Stansbury to the media on the morning to No. 1. For complete rankings from U.S. News, visit Oct. 4 c.gatech.edu/usnews2017. Guest Speaker Mackenzie Wilfong of Sept. 22. Stansbury was later introduced to campus that evening during the Yellow will discuss Critical Legal Issues in Jackets’ matchup with Clemson University at Bobby Dodd Stadium. In the World University Rankings released by Times Higher Education last week, Georgia Tech moved Graduate Education from 1 to 3 p.m. when Stansbury knew he wanted to in the Peachtree Room, Student ATHLETICS, from page 1 from No. 41 to No. 33, the highest ranking among play football on The Flats. He earned Center. A reception will follow. Georgia’s academic institutions. and leadership experience in athletics varsity letters while at Georgia Tech from grad.gatech.edu Times Higher Education also ranked Tech 20th and development, combined with a 1980 to 1984 as a middle linebacker among U.S. institutions and fourth among public lifelong passion for Georgia Tech, make and on special teams for head coach universities. For the complete Times Higher Education Oct. 5 him the ideal candidate. I believe this is Bill Curry. He was a third-round draft rankings, visit c.gatech.edu/timeshighered2017. A conversation will focus on Racism one of those rare golden moments in life pick of the Canadian Football League’s and Health in the U.S. South, where opportunity meets ambition. We Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1984. organized by the Working Group on Race and Racism in Contemporary welcome him home.” Stansbury’s resume also includes roles Biomedicine, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the “I am honored and humbled to have as athletic director at the University of Clary Theatre, Student Center. the opportunity to return to Georgia Central Florida (2012-2015) and East Flu Shots Available at Stamps Tech, a place that has played such a large Tennessee State University (2000-2003). The Stamps Health Services Pharmacy now role in my life and the place respon- He was Georgia Tech’s assistant athletic offers flu vaccines and retail pharmacy services Oct. 6 sible for opening up a world to me that director for academics from 1988 to 1995 for employees. Flu shots are often covered at 100 The University System of Georgia I didn’t even know existed,” Stansbury under Homer Rice. Now, he returns percent as preventative care, and Stamps now hosts Your Retirement Plan at accepts insurance for faculty and staff members. Work, which will discuss retirement said. “I am thankful to President to campus to guide a department that Employees can make an appointment for a shot saving, workplace retirement plans, Peterson and the selection committee for features 15 teams in 17 NCAA Division I online or visit Stamps at the following times: and more. The session takes place providing me this opportunity.” varsity sports. from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Clayton • Monday: 8 to 11:45 a.m. and 2:15 to 4 p.m. Stansbury grew up in Canada. When Stansbury is only the ninth director of • Tuesday: 8 to 11:45 a.m. and 2:15 to 4 p.m. State University campus, but any he was 10 and on vacation with his athletics in Georgia Tech history. He will USG employee may attend or watch • Wednesday: 8 to 11:45 a.m. and 2:15 to 4 p.m. online. Learn more and register at: family in Florida, he befriended several follow in the footsteps of storied names • Thursday: 9 to 11:45 a.m. and 2:15 to 4 p.m. c.gatech.edu/retatwork Georgia Tech football players staying at such as Rice, John Heisman, and Bobby • Friday: 8 to 11:45 a.m. and 2:15 to 4 p.m. the same hotel.