University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia House leaders approve spending plan with teacher raises http://www.ajc.com/news/state–regional-govt–politics/georgia-house-leaders-approve-spending-plan-with-teacher-raises/3df6LFWFbkut4vbmvHf8eI/ James Salzer The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia House leaders backed a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year Thursday that includes pay raises for 200,000 teachers and state employees and more than $1 billion worth of new construction projects. The spending plan […]
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Chargers get road win over Atlanta Metro
The Chargers go on the road and get a 100-67 win over Atlanta Metro College. GHC (24-1), (11-1) was led by Ty’Lik Evans with 16 points, Antonio Wade with 16 points, and Kyvon Davenport with 15 points. The Chargers return to the Corral on Saturday versus Eat Georgia State College . Tip off 4:00pm.
Lady Chargers get win over Atlanta Metro
Behind four players in double digits in scoring the Lady Chargers (14-13), (9-2) in conference play, get a conference road win over Atlanta metro College 64-57. The game was close throughout , the game was tied at 32 midway through the 3rd period. GHC led by 6, 46-40 at the beginning of the 4th period. […]
USG eclips for February 15, 2017
University System News: www.gpbnews.org University System Of Georgia Tackles Opioid Abuse http://gpbnews.org/post/university-system-georgia-tackles-opioid-abuse By EMILY JONES & NAJAE LAMAR The University System of Georgia is making an antidote for opioid overdoses available on all its campuses. The drug Naloxone can reverse the effects of an overdose on opioids like heroin and fentanyl. The use and addiction […]
Did you catch someone?
Did you catch someone in the act of great customer service, teaching or caring? Do you want to recognize someone who had a great idea? Let them know they were caught! Simply go to the Employee recognition page, http://www2.highlands.edu/site/recognition to submit a nomination from the navigation list on the right side of the webpage.
GHC names Michelle Boyce the new dean of Health Sciences
Georgia Highlands College has appointed Michelle Boyce as the new dean of Health Sciences. Boyce will oversee the Division of Health Sciences, which includes nursing and dental hygiene. GHC currently offers an associate and bachelor’s in both nursing and dental hygiene. Full story: https://www.highlands.edu/2017/02/15/ghc-names-michelle-boyce-new-dean-health-sciences/
VALIC APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE – SAVING FOR THE FUTURE
Looking ahead and planning for the future is very important. Valic can help you with investing in your future! This is available to part-time and full-time employees. Valic will be at the Paulding site on Friday, February 17, 2017 to discuss: GHC Retirement Savings Accounts Teacher Retirement System Optional Retirement Plan Social Security Setting up New […]
Ambassadors Spring Luncheon
Please mark your calendar for the Spring Ambassador Luncheon – coming to your campus soon! Douglasville – March 7th, 11:00am – 12:00noon, Employee Break room. For more information contact Billie Saenz. Paulding – March 22 , 11:30am – 1:00pm, Employee Break room. For more information contact Christina Henggeler Floyd – April 4th, 11:00am – 1:00pm, […]
Job Fair – Cartersville Campus
GHC will host a Student Job Fair on the Cartersville Campus. Wednesday, March 1st from 10:00am to 1:00pm, in the academic building – near the staircase. Representatives from the following will be on campus: Home Depot, LakePoint Station, UPS, Terry Reid Hyundai, AFLAC, Sylvan Learning, Randstad, Barnsley Resort and Stars & Strikes. Please help us […]
Coaching for Peak Performance
Join the Center for University Learning on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw Campus, in KSU Center, Room 174 from 9:00AM – 1:00PM for Coaching for Peak Performance! Effective coaching is one of the most important drivers of team member performance. Through this course you will be able to increase the agility and impact of coaching […]