University System News: www.time.com The 25 Best Public Colleges for Big Paychecks http://time.com/money/4748643/public-colleges-best-return-on-investment-2017/ Kaitlin Mulhere Economists have repeatedly shown that higher education pays off on average—that is, that most college graduates end up earning so much more than those who didn’t attend college, that they make back the cost of tuition, and typically get a […]
Monthly Archives: April 2017
USG eclips for April 24, 2017
University System News: www.myajc.com Students feel overburdened by rising college costs http://www.myajc.com/news/local-education/students-feel-overburdened-rising-college-costs/WWU6DubufPpRHszugDzQhL/ By Eric Stirgus Athens resident Jessica Hembree, who wants to become a doctor, began her college career last year but she took this semester off. Why? She wanted, needed, to save money to pay the additional thousands of dollars it will cost to […]
USG eclips for April 25, 2017
University System News: www.gradickcommunications.com UNIVERSITY SYSTEM LAUNCHES COMPREHENSIVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW http://www.gradickcommunications.com/University-System-Launches-Comprehensive-Administr/23063652 University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Steve Wrigley announced the launch of the Comprehensive Administrative Review. This is a system-wide initiative focused on improving administration through creating efficiencies, streamlining processes and finding ways to be more effective with USG resources. “The landscape of higher […]
USG eclips for April 26, 2017
University System News: www.chronicle.augusta.com Researcher looking into ways to battle glaucoma http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/2017-04-25/researcher-looking-ways-battle-glaucoma By Tom Corwin Staff Writer …If there was a way to stop the disease early on and protect those fragile nerves, “that would be great,” said Painter, 77, of Edgefield County. “That would be absolutely great.” His glaucoma specialist, Dr. Kathryn Bollinger at […]
TRAIL DAY THIS FRIDAY
Want to explore the Pine Mountain trail in Cartersville? Scott Flynn is leading a group on the west loop of the Pine Mountain Trail this Friday, April 28th at NOON. Please contact Scott for the details to meet up with the group: 678-872-8414
Securing Financial Success
In collaboration with vendors, the University System of Georgia provides many resources and tools to assist you in securing financial success. Use this link to access various FREE webinars and workshops available to employees. Financial Success Resources
Douglasville Old Red Kimono Reading & Reception – TODAY @ NOON!!!
All Georgia Highlands College faculty, staff, alumni, and students are invited to attend the 2017 ORK release party on the Douglasville campus. Refreshments and free copies of The Old Red Kimono will be provided. We will also have an open mic for those who would like to read from the ORK or their favorite poetry for National Poetry Month. 🍰📖🎤 Date: […]
Men’s and Women’s Basketball signing and Farewell reception for Demetrius Colson
Please join us in the gym lobby on the Floyd campus Wednesday, April 26th from 3:00-4:00 as we celebrate our men’s and women’s basketball players signing! There will also be a farewell reception for Coach Demetrius Colson during this time. We hope all who can will join us!
CVS CareMark – Prescription Savings & Benefits
See flyer for ways to save on prescriptions and to make prescription refills more convenient. prescription-benefits-savings-and-support-flyer
TRS/ORP Retirement Rates
Teachers Retirement System (TRS) determines employee and employer contribution rates one year prior to their effective date. The TRS, a defined benefit plan, operates on a fiscal year cycle (July 1 – June 30). Please note there is a change in the employer contribution rate for Fiscal Year 2018. The TRS employer contribution rate will […]