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Frequently Asked Questions
1. May I pay for training classes or conferences by credit card?
Yes, credit cards can be accepted for payment for individual registrations. If you need assistance with the registration process, please contact Sandrika Walker at 706.542.3905 or drik@uga.edu.
2. My name is on the reservation sheet for a training program, but I cannot attend. May someone else take my place?
Yes. A substitute can fax another registration form with his or her name on it. A cover sheet indicating the name of the person the substitute is replacing also should be included.
3. How do I access credits for training courses I took several years ago or last year?
Please follow these instructions to access your training records online.
4. I received an invoice but am not sure what it is for or why I received it.
If it appears to be for a book or CD, contact Kelly Howard at 706.542.6377 or khoward3@uga.edu. If it appears to be for program registration, contact Sandrika Walker at 706.542.3905 or drik@uga.edu. All other invoice inquiries can be sent to The Vinson Institute at 706.542.6213 or trigg@uga.edu.
5. How do I get permission to copy a picture from one of the Institute's publications?
These questions can be addressed to Joycelyn Trigg at 706.542.6213 or trigg@uga.edu.
6. Are the Suggested Pattern Jury Instructions available on CD or online?
The Suggested Pattern Jury Instructions are available online only. Visit our online store to order.
7. How can I get a map showing the different voting districts in Georgia?
Go to Georgia's Office of Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment website or call (404) 656-5063.
8. Where can I find a pay-scale reference for a job being created in the (county or city)?
For assistance, contact The Vinson Institute at 706.542.6213 or trigg@uga.edu.
9. Who can help me understand policies related to Spanish-speaking adults living in the state of Georgia?
These inquiries can be addressed to Betty Hudson at 706.542.6247 or bjhudson@uga.edu.
10. Who can address questions about the University of Georgia's Initiative on Poverty and the Economy?
Visit http://www.poverty.uga.edu for more information.
11. To whom can I direct questions about the Georgia State Patrol exam?
Contact Mark R. Foster at 706.542.7542 or fosterm@uga.edu.
12. Whom do I contact to verify employment with the Institute?
Direct inquiries to The Work Number at 1-800-367-5690 or www.theworknumber.com.
13. I am a member of the news media. Whom can I contact to assist me?
Contact Courtney Yarbrough at 706.542.6221 or cryarb@uga.edu. For information about the Vinson Institute and its activities, visit the media page.