University System News: www.myajc.com Classroom technology also helping with college readiness http://www.myajc.com/news/local-education/classroom-technology-also-helping-with-college-readiness/t4DTUqNzocDcd7U1aYHgaO/?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=907aac3d5c-eGaMorning-8_25_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-907aac3d5c-86731974&mc_cid=907aac3d5c&mc_eid=32a9bd3c56 By Marlon A. Walker – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The DeKalb County School District is handing out more than 70,000 desktops and laptops to teachers and students hoping to increase classroom collaboration between students and with teachers while boosting parental involvement. Gary Brantley, the […]
Monthly Archives: August 2017
USG eclips for August 24, 2017
University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia colleges need more state support, studies say http://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/georgia-colleges-need-more-state-support-studies-say/LvX9AVZ0gQgEesaENuchaL/ Eric Stirgus The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Two organizations have issued new reports reaching the same conclusion: The state of Georgia is not doing enough financially to help students graduate from its colleges. The Washington, D.C.-based Center on Budget and Policy Priorities released a […]
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
USG eclips for August 23, 2017
University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia Lt. Gov. candidate proposes locking in college tuition for incoming freshmen http://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/georgia-gov-candidate-proposes-locking-college-tuition-for-incoming-freshmen/l8t8mJFBf9EbrzZRCeOMEP/ Eric Stirgus A Republican candidate for lieutenant governor is proposing a plan to reduce costs for students at Georgia’s colleges and universities that includes locking in tuition for incoming freshmen. Tuition for incoming freshmen will be locked in […]
New Instructor of Mathematics
Please join us in welcoming Kamisha DeCoudreaux, Instructor of Mathematics, to our Georgia Highlands College community. Kamisha’s primary location will be the Douglasville Instructional Site. Kamisha is from Atlanta,Georgia. She has a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and a Master’s in Quality Assurance with concentrations in Software Systems and Engineering Technology from Southern Polytechnic State University. She also has […]
Cartersville Team for NAMI Walk?
On Saturday, November 4th, NAMI [the National Alliance on Mental Illness] is hosting a 5k walk/run in order to raise funds for and awareness of mental illnesses so that we can support the members of our community that face mental health challenges. I would like to start a Cartersville team to walk at this event […]
USG eclips for August 22, 2017
University System News: www.bizjournals.com University System of Georgia economic impact grows by 8 percent https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2017/08/21/university-system-of-georgia-economic-impact-grows.html Dave Williams Staff Writer Atlanta Business Chronicle Georgia’s public colleges and universities generated an economic impact of $16.8 billion during fiscal 2016, up 8 percent from the previous year. About two-thirds of that impact came from spending by University System […]
GHC Night at the Rome Braves – THIS SATURDAY
GHC NIGHT AT THE ROME BRAVES GAME Saturday, August 26th at 6pm Rome Braves vs. Greensboro Tickets are only $5 each and will be available starting next week at your campus business office through August 24th. Children 4 and under get in free. All tickets include free hot dog voucher.
Ambassadors Silent Auction at In-Serivce
GHC Faculty and Staff, Please make plans to stop by the Ambassadors Silent Auction during Friday’s In-service, we have some amazing items to bid on! Here is a sample of some of the items we have available: 1 night stay at the Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa – $199 value 1 hour photo session – […]
GHC’s economic impact approaches $150 million
The University System of Georgia recently released the USG’s total economic impact on the state of Georgia. Of the more than $16 billion reported by the USG as a whole, Georgia Highlands College’s contribution was over $149 million. Full story