USG eclips for September 14, 2017

University System News: www.savannahnow.com Hurricane Irma: Georgia Southern classes cancelled until Monday http://savannahnow.com/hurricane-guide/news/2017-09-13/hurricane-irma-georgia-southern-classes-cancelled-until-monday University administrators and safety personnel have assessed the condition of the Georgia Southern University campus in Statesboro after Hurricane Irma and have been in contact with emergency officials across the state. After careful consideration, classes will resume on Monday, Sept. 18. Students […]

Voya Hospital Indemnity Plan

Hospital stays are rarely an enjoyable experience. Costs can add up quickly — medical bills; travel, food and lodging costs; plus, the day to-day expenses that don’t stop while you’re in the hospital. The financial pressures can be overwhelming. That’s where the USG Hospital Indemnity plan can help. USG_2017OE_Hospital_Indemnity_Plan_ VOYA – How to file Claim

New Admissions Counselor

Please join us in welcoming Amina Blackmon, Admissions Counselor, to our Georgia Highlands College community. Amina’s primary location will be the Douglasville Instructional Site.    Amina was born and raised in Rochester, New York, and she now resides in Carrollton, Georgia. She graduated with a Bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of West Georgia.    Fun Fact: Amina has a Master of Cosmetology license […]

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New Reference and Instruction Librarian

Please join us in welcoming Melanie Vincent, Reference and Instruction Librarian, to our Georgia Highlands College community. Melanie’s primary location will be the Floyd Campus.   Melanie is originally from Cartersville, Georgia. She graduated with a Bachelor’s in English with a literature concentration and a history minor from Berry College and went on to earn her MLIS from the University of Alabama.   Melanie was previously a writing tutor […]

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New WIOA Program Assistant

Please join us in welcoming Kyle Wheeless, WIOA Program Assistant, to our Georgia Highlands College community. Kyle’s primary location will be the Floyd Campus.  Kyle is originally from Rome, Georgia. He graduated from Pepperell High School and completed his Associates degree at GHC in Fall of 2016. He is currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree. Kyle was previously the assistant general manager at Planet Fitness of Rome.  Fun Fact: Kyle is a twin.  […]

CRASE Training on the Floyd Campus – TODAY!

The CRASE training on the Floyd campus is today! And, the session previously scheduled for Tuesday, September 12th at the Cartersville campus has been rescheduled for Tuesday, September 19, 2017. The Georgia Highlands College Police Department will offer Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training at no cost to the campus community. The seminars will […]

USG eclips for September 11, 2017

University System News: www.ajc.com Hurricane Irma: All public schools in metro Atlanta closed on Monday http://www.ajc.com/news/hurricane-irma-all-public-schools-metro-atlanta-closed-monday/iEXd5JztXBZCZeCPpBZqLJ/ Janel Davis  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution As Hurricane Irma continued its destructive path north, metro Atlanta public schools all announced that they will close on Monday, with most remaining closed on Tuesday.  Gwinnett County Schools, Atlanta Public Schools and Buford […]

USG eclips for September 8, 2017

University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia college students being evacuated to other campuses as Irma approaches http://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/georgia-college-students-being-evacuated-other-campuses-irma-approaches/Gskt6HQMqMRBy2J0ADM4hM/ Eric Stirgus Three South Georgia campuses will be closed starting Friday as the region prepares for a potential strike from Hurricane Irma. Students from the College of Coastal Georgia, Armstrong State and Savannah State universities are being asked to […]

Equifax CyberSecurity Incident

Equifax announced a cybersecurity incident potentially impacting approximately 143 million U.S. consumers. They have also reported that their investigation has found no evidence of unauthorized access to core consumer or commercial credit reporting databases. The University System of Georgia utilizes two services from Equifax,  the Work Number employment verification service and ACA Management Platform (ACAMP) for […]

Caught?

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.