GHC sends a faculty and a staff member to join the Cobb Education Consortium Leadership Academy

Georgia Highlands College has selected two new members to the Cobb Education Consortium (CEC) 2016-2018 Leadership Academy. Representing Georgia Highlands College for 2016-2018 are Amy Wise, veterans affairs coordinator, from the Cartersville site and Lynzee Patrick, enrollment management specialist, from the Marietta site. They join current GHC representatives from the 2015-2017 class, Travice Baldwin Obas, […]

Wetlands Experience

Seventh graders from Redbud Middle School were on the Floyd campus Friday. Students participated in a full Wetlands Experience with GHC professors. For pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/georgiahighlands/sets/72157671041042853/with/29909188716/

USG eclips for September 23, 2016

University System News: www.gafollowers.com 4 Georgia Universities Nationally Honored for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts http://www.gafollowers.com/top-georgia-universities-receive-prestigious-national-diversity-heed-award/#_ By Chassity Adams Four of Georgia’s top universities will be honored in November for receiving the 2016 INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award, recognizing each of these schools for their outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Out of 83 schools across […]

USG eclips for September 22, 2016

University System News: www.bizjournals.com Tech, Emory move up in World University Rankings http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2016/09/21/tech-emory-move-up-in-world-university-rankings.html Mark Meltzer Executive Editor, Atlanta Business Chronicle Georgia Tech and Emory University each moved up eight spots in The Times Higher Education’s 13th annual World University Rankings, which were released today. Georgia Tech moved up from No. 41 to No. 33 in […]

USG eclips for September 21, 2016

University System News: www.ajc.com This is how much alumni at Georgia colleges make on average http://www.ajc.com/news/news/education/how-much-alumni-georgia-colleges-make-after-gradua/nsbSm/ Fiza Pirani, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Graduates from one Georgia school can make up to an average of $112,000 a year, according to the latest college salary report from data-driven salary profile database PayScale. To come up with the master […]

Accessibility by Design Training in Marietta

Just a quick reminder that there will be an Accessibility by Design Introduction Training class Friday, September 30, on the Marietta Instructional Site. The Accessibility by Design training focuses on how to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, etc. in a way that meets the guidelines established by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The […]

New Senior Admissions Counselor

Please join us in welcoming Maggie Jackson, Senior Admissions Counselor to our Georgia Highlands College community.  Maggie’s primary location will be at the Cartersville Instructional Site.  Maggie is from the Rome area and has received her Bachelor’s degree from Shorter University. Fun Fact/Hobby:  Adventures with my dog, Remington Welcome Maggie!

New Administrative Assistant – eLearning

New Administrative Assistant – eLearning Please join us in welcoming Bethany Duvall, Administrative Assistant – eLearning, to our Georgia Highlands College community.  Bethany’s primary location will be on the Floyd campus.  She comes to us from Dublin, Georgia but grew up right here in Rome.   Bethany is currently seeking a degree in Business Administration. Hobbies […]

Sleep Management

Sleep is very important to our health. To help you feel more productive, healthy and focused, Kaiser Permanente provides us with Rest and Revive, a guide that gives you pointers to help awaken your best! kaiser-permanente-sleep-management-employee-guide sleep-management-workbook1

Healthy Tips by Text

In addition to information about health resources and discounts on products and services you might need, you’ll get wellness tips that help you eat better and move more along with reminders about health screenings and prevention information. To sign up, text HEALTHYTIPS to 268436. healthy-tips