In anticipation of Open Enrollment, we are requesting that all employees verify that their contact information is accurate. Correspondences, such as Open Enrollment worksheets and confirmations, are system generated and sent to the mailing address we have in the system so it is imperative that all employees review their contact information in ADP and make […]
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Dealing with Difficult People
Interacting with customers, colleagues and supervisors can involve difficulty. Conflict often arises over goals, expectations, the way to do things or personality differences. Dealing With Difficult People will help you gain more power to influence and build relationships in difficult situations and to prevent conflicts from occuring. This three hour session includes video examples and […]
MANAGING CONFLICT PRODUCTIVELY
Come join the Center for University Learning on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at Southern Polytechnic State University (South Campus), Ballroom B, from 9:00AM – 4:30PM for Managing Conflict Productively – Professional and Personally! Conflict is a common occurrence in daily work life. Managing conflict productively is essential to promoting a healthy workplace culture, effective teamwork, […]
USG e-Clips from September 22, 2014
USG NEWS: www.times-herald.com http://www.times-herald.com/local/20140920-Marrero-UWG- Marrero Inaugurated As UWG President by CLAY NEELY Hundreds of students, staff, local leaders and alumni were on hand Friday to witness the official inauguration of Dr. Kyle Marrero at the University of West Georgia Coliseum. Marrero is the seventh president of the Carrollton-based University of West Georgia since its founding […]
USG e-Clips from September 19, 2014
USG NEWS: www.macon.com http://www.macon.com/2014/09/18/3314621_colleges-snuffing-out-smoking.html?sp=/99/148/198/&rh=1 Colleges snuffing out smoking on campus BY MARK VANDERHOEK Nicotine is out at Georgia’s public universities this fall. In a far-reaching ban, the University System of Georgia is barring the use of all forms of tobacco — from cigarettes to smokeless, hookahs to e-cigarettes — starting Oct. 1. The Board of […]
Cartersville Bookstore Delayed Opening on Monday 9/22/14
Good Afternoon, Due to a required annual inventory audit, the Cartersville campus bookstore will experience a delayed opening on Monday September 22, 2014. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience, however the bookstore staff does expect to have the store fully operational no later than 10:00 am. During this short closing, the Floyd campus bookstore staff […]
Corn Hole in the Courtyard by the Library
On Monday September 22nd, 2014 there will be Corn Hole set up in the courtyard in front of the Library from 11-1 for people who want to come play. There will also be free pizza as well for all participants(while it last). Any questions contact Coach Merritt at 404-399-6363 or email at jmerritt@highlands.edu
Books, Film, and Orangutans – Five Questions with GHC Librarian Bill Vinson
What do books, films, and orangutans all have in common? Learn the answers, and a whole lot more, in this month’s fascinating interview with GHC Library faculty member Bill Vinson, posted on the Library Blog! To get the full scoop on Bill’s true animal nature, just visit this Library Blog posting at http://ghclibraries.wordpress.com/2014/09/08/five-questions-with-bill-vinson/.
The Winner is…….
A big shout to our Faculty and Staff this week, The Charger Fund has raised over $3300, that is 17% of goal, with 13% participation. There will be more drawings at the campaign continues. Annette Maddox, faculty member of Social Sciences in Cartersville has won the 4 tickets for Monday’s Atlanta Braves game, Congratulations. And […]
USG e-Clips from September 18, 2014
USG NEWS: www.ledger-enquirer.com http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2014/09/16/3305261_richard-hyatt-csu-needs-to-find.html?sp=/99/100/&rh=1 Richard Hyatt: Columbus State needs to find new leader quickly BY RICHARD HYATT Special to the Ledger-Enquirer When the University System of Georgia is looking for a new president at one of its colleges or universities it often moves with the speed of a 300-pound sprinter on a muddy track. Frank […]