USG Institutions: www.gwinnettdailypost.com GOOD NEWS FROM SCHOOLS: Local Kappa Alpha Psi chapter gives $30,000 in scholarships http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/education/good-news-from-schools-local-kappa-alpha-psi-chapter-gives/article_44700054-265e-544f-b19e-c8455a56a952.html By Keith Farner The Lawrenceville-Duluth Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi recently had its annual Kappa Luau Weekend, and the group celebrated by giving away almost $30,000 to local high school seniors and college students. Awardees include graduating […]
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Instructor/Asst. Professor of Biology Teaching Demonstrations
On behalf of the Biology Search Committee, I would like to invite everyone to our candidates’ teaching demonstrations on the Cartersville Campus. Jason Christian on Thursday, May 26 at 10:15 am in Room #328 Kimberly Suabcz on Thursday, May 26 at 2:15 pm in Room #328 DeMario Butts on Tuesday, May 31 […]
USG eclips for May 20, 2016
USG Institutions: www.ajc.com Georga’s next teacher of the year chose teaching over medicine http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/georgas-next-teacher-of-the-year-chose-teaching-ov/nrQLm/?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=6e041649ea-5_20_16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-6e041649ea-86731974 Ty Tagami, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution A high school science teacher from Douglasville has been named Georgia’s 2017 teacher of the year. Casey M. Bethel, an AP physics, AP biology and physical science teacher from New Manchester High, will succeed current teacher […]
FREE Rome Braves tickets available – ALL SEASON LONG!
Don’t forget GHC has two free tickets available for each of the Rome Braves Home Games this season. These are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please email your request for the tickets along with the game date you are interested in to to Sheila Jones at shjones@highlands.edu.
Please welcome Amelia Blackmon
I’m very pleased to announce that Amelia Blackmon has joined the GHC family as the Student Account Manager in the Bursar’s Office. Many of you have had the privilege of working with Amelia in her former role as Store Manager for the GHC Bookstore. Amelia will lead/ supervise the Bursar’s Office cashiers, oversee the collections […]
Blackboard Upgrade – System Downtime
This upcoming Friday, May 27,2016 the Blackboard System will undergo a system upgrade. During this time period all card readers will be non-functional. This means that all copier and printers, which are accessed via card readers, will be down during this time period. Please make plans for the system to be down all day. If you have any […]
USG eclips for May 19, 2016
University System News: www.ajc.com State funding for colleges still lags pre-recession levels http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/state-funding-for-colleges-still-lagging-pre-reces/nrQHH/ Janel Davis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Some states have begun to restore funding cuts to higher education, but the amount of money for colleges and universities remains far below previous levels. Of the states that have enacted full higher-education budgets for the current […]
Challenge #5 – Winner!
Congratulations to Jonathan Twilley for being the first to answer Challenge #5 correctly! GHC Employee Recognition Awards are based on results or behaviors that lead directly to the accomplishment of the institution’s mission and goals.
USG eclips for May 18, 2016
University System News: www.mdjonline.com Thanks for the memories, Dr. Papp http://www.mdjonline.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/thanks-for-the-memories-dr-papp/article_2a301886-1ca8-11e6-8305-2b93e5e4b226.html?sp-tk=3252848BD7DB12B2D412258736C2D954B9CF856495A93C8782189C66A49F4C371CCA4F5727C9C2073DA7CA6F7E7DDC77EA258E2E76C211BA129C7B53EC79F9D91C12C0C400E7697ECE6707C41F99F9F551C6D6990F67F64BAA42C845B90587CF169E8778C79C84E6507EA617CD1A9CA653206D93710A3D3D66A3F259A75E514C4542C37ACDC12BDFEDE50D8A62AD60FB24CA15FB James Touchton DEAR EDITOR: Bob Hope once said, “Thanks for the memories.” Here is mine: In 2006, I had one major highlight of life — the great opportunity to serve as SGA President of Kennesaw State University, coinciding with Dr. Dan Papp’s first year. The […]
USG eclips for May 16, 2016
University System News: www.businessinsavannah.com Area universities pour millions into region’s economy More than an educational asset http://businessinsavannah.com/bis/2016-05-14/area-universities-pour-millions-regions-economy Mary Carr Mayle Economic development officials and others looking to bring new business to Savannah often tout the region’s rich mix of universities and colleges as one of its best assets. But the economic benefits our institutions of […]