Inauguration Events – September 8th – 11th

September 8-11: 8th: President Green’s Open Forum with Students – 12pm – Paulding Site Students are invited to meet with the President and share in an open dialogue about Georgia Highlands College. “Embracing the Legacy” – 7pm – Floyd Campus Library – Three Rivers Room Enjoy an evening of storytelling and memory sharing about the […]

Employee Professional Development and Training offered this month at the PDC.

  Below is a list of Employee Professional Development and Training offered this month at the PDC.                               Presenting With Impact                                                                     http://tinyurl.com/kennesaw-pdc Thu, Sept 3, 1:00p – 4:00p, at Marietta Campus, SC, Rm A-216 Writing With Impact                                                                            http://tinyurl.com/kennesaw-pdc Thu, Sept 10, 9:00a – 12:00p, at Marietta Campus, SC, […]

USG eclips September 2, 2015

University System News: www.walb.com Out-of-state tuition is changing for some Georgia colleges http://www.walb.com/story/29939265/out-of-state-tuition-is-changing-for-some-georgia-colleges By Caitlyn Chastain ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Ten University System of Georgia Schools now offer in-state tuition to residents of Alabama, South Carolina, and Florida. Darton State College, Albany State University, Valdosta State University, and Georgia Southwestern State University are all participating […]

USG eclips September 3, 2015

University System News: www.redandblack.com Textbook prices rise by more than 1000 percent since 1977 http://www.redandblack.com/uganews/textbook-prices-rise-by-more-than-percent-since/article_0cedc10a-51d9-11e5-b0db-0764a7ad5c55.html Nate Harris Textbook prices have risen by more than 1,000 percent since 1977, over three times the rate of inflation, according to an NBC analysis of numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For struggling college students, expensive textbooks can […]

Upcoming Travel Training Sessions

We will be hosting travel expense reimbursement training sessions the week of Sept 8-11. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday, September 8, Heritage Hall at 10:30 am in Room # 233 Wednesday, September 9, Marietta Campus at 11:00 am in Conference Room Wednesday, September 9, Floyd Campus at 4:15pm in F-140 Thursday, September 10, Douglasville […]

New (Awesome) Database Trials!

The library is testing out two databases, and we need your help! One is Swank Motion Pictures, and the other is Black Studies in Video. Swank is a collection of feature films from major studios, and Black Studies is a collection of archival footage, documentaries, and other content. The links for both are on the […]

Labor Day – Monday, September 7, 2015

Greetings Georgia Highlands Employees! Please note all campuses will be closed in observance of Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2015. Please remember that University System of Georgia allows 8 hours for holiday pay. Since 9 hours are required due to our work schedule at GHC, you may select one of the following options to accommodate […]

USG eclips August 28, 2015

USG Institutions: www.savannahnow.com UPDATE: GBI says Savannah State University student murder an isolated incident, killer at large http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-08-27/savannah-state-university-student-dies-thursday-night-shooting-on-campus By Savannah Morning News UPDATE: From GBI Agent Catherine Sapp: GBI Statesboro Regional Office was requested by the Savannah State University Police Department to investigate the shooting death of SSU student Christopher Starks, 22. Preliminary information indicates […]

USG eclips August 31, 2015

University System News: www.timesfreepress.com Georgia chancellor focused on increasing colleges’ graduation rates http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2015/aug/31/georgichancellor-focused-increasing-colleges/322616/ by Evan Hoopfer DALTON, Ga. — Hank Huckaby isn’t focused on increasing the number of students who attend Georgia universities and colleges. Instead, the chancellor of the University System of Georgia is focused on graduating students already enrolled or who have been […]