University System of Georgia (USG) employees are encouraged to fulfill their civic obligations and engage in the normal political processes of society, including the right to express their personal opinions on matters of public concern, and nothing in BOR policy is intended to infringe or restrict free expression rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution or the Georgia Constitution. The USG periodically provides guidance regarding the BOR policies about political activity, free expression, and use of institutional resources. The current version of this guidance can be found here: Political_Activity_Guidance_July_2026_FINAL
Should you have any questions about this guidance or wish to discuss it further, please contact the USG Office of Legal Affairs at (404) 962-3255.
