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Monthly Archives: November 2017
Chargers fall to Motlow State
The #18 nationally ranked Chargers open the season with the #8 nationally ranked Bucks of Motlow State and came away with a 79-60 loss. The Bucks got out to a fast start in the first half and never looked back. The Chargers keep fighting and just before the half went on a 7-0 run to cut […]
Service Excellence Award Winners
Congratulations to Greg Ford and GHC for being chosen from nominations across the system for their exemplary commitment to outstanding service! On December 5, 2017, the USG will hold their annual Service Excellence Award Ceremony where they will announce the gold, silver, and bronze awards in all catagories. Greg Ford will be awarded The Chancellor’s […]
Travel Training
Travel training will be conducted via Collaborate on Tuesday, November 7th from 1:30 to 2:30 pm and Thursday, November 9th from 10-11:00 am. Topics to be discussed: Accessing Travel Regulations Making travel arrangements Completing vehicle comparisons Calculating reimbursable travel miles Submitting Travel Reimbursements Required travel documentation Please email Terri Cavender indicating which session you would […]
Update to the TAP policy in the employee handbook
The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) policy has been updated to reflect work schedule arrangements. The policy states that no employee should take a course(s) that requires him/her to be absent from work. If an approved TAP course requires that an employee be absent from his/her assigned work station during normal work hours, accommodations may be […]
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 October 31, 2017
University System News: www.albanyherald.com Georgia named No. 1 state to do business in for fifth straight year Georgia first state to hold ranking for five consecutive years http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/georgia-named-no-state-to-do-business-in-for-fifth/article_ad5b81f4-e53a-5a71-b2fe-f44ce21a6207.html#utm_source=albanyherald.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fheadlines%2F%3F-dc%3D1509451233&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline By Terry Lewis ATLANTA — Gov. Nathan Deal announced Tuesday that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business […]
GHC creates robotics program for middle school students
Georgia Highlands College has launched a new robotics program for middle school students called Charger Robotics. Students from fifth grade through eighth grade were formed together into teams, and will compete in the upcoming 100 Scholars First Lego League Regional competition on December 16 at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, facing 750 other teams collectively at […]
CTO – Compensatory Time Off
The University System policy allows for the election of CTO (compensatory time off) in lieu of paid overtime. This form allows for full time non-exempt (hourly/bi-weekly) employees to elect either CTO or paid overtime. Compensatory time and paid overtime are calculated the same – time and a half for hours worked over 40. Approved compensatory time is […]
Your Mobile Devices Won’t Secure Themselves
Mobile security at one time meant using a laptop lock and keeping tabs on your phone. However, the growing capabilities and use of mobile devices — coupled with the ubiquity of smart devices stitched into the very fabric of our daily lives (figuratively and literally) — now require a more sophisticated defense-in-depth approach to match […]