Hello GHC! Do you like going to the movies? Well, I discovered an innovative way to fund raise to help the GHC Study Abroad travelers and we are going to do a test run. It’s called “FilmRaising.” Film + fundraising = film raising. There is a major motion picture called “Wonder” with Julia Roberts & […]
Monthly Archives: November 2017
USG eclips for November 8, 2017
University System News: www.albanyherald.com At Georgia Southwestern State, 93 percent of nursing students pass state exam University reports 41 graduates took exam, 38 passed http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/at-georgia-southwestern-state-percent-of-nursing-students-pass-state/article_1cbe12bd-9d94-52b0-a5e4-411642953a83.html Staff Reports AMERICUS – According to recently published 2017 data, approximately 93 percent of Georgia Southwestern State University nursing graduates passed the state licensure exam on their first attempt. The […]
USG eclips for November 7, 2017
University System News: www.onlineathens.com UGA enrollment up sharply to new record http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2017-11-07/uga-enrollment-sharply-new-record By Lee Shearer University of Georgia enrollment shot up by nearly 3 percent from last year — setting another enrollment record. The university’s official fall 2017 enrollment is 37,606 students, according to statistics released by the University System of Georgia. UGA added 1,032 […]
GHC president and deans head student college success workshop
Around 25 students took advantage of a college success workshop organized and led by Georgia Highlands College President Don Green. The four-week workshop took place at the beginning of the semester. Dean of Natural Science and Physical Education Greg Ford and Dean of Health Sciences Michelle Boyce also worked with the students. The pilot workshop […]
Open Enrollment 2018 – Ends Friday November 10th
Open Enrollment begins Monday, October 30th and ends Friday, November 10. This is your opportunity to review your 2018 benefit choices that support your life and your health. Remember: If you would like to have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for 2018, you must enroll during Open Enrollment. The benefits administration system is new, and for many […]
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 […]
Saving for Retirement
One of the most valuable employee benefits offered by the University System of Georgia is the option to save in a retirement plan that helps reduce your current taxes. Part time and full time employees are eligible to participate. Employees who participate in the plan might wonder why anyone would not take advantage of such a […]
Welcome to the World Laurel Ann Rainey
On behalf of the PHED Department and Athletics we would like you to join us in welcoming to the world Laurel Ann Rainey , 6.4 pounds. Congratulations to Lorrie, Nick, and River on their new addition to the family.
Free Chair!!
Have you participated in the GHC Faculty/Staff Campaign? All names that have made a donation/pledge received by November 14, 5PM will be put into a drawing for a GHC Bag Chair. taking charge – changing Lives 2 drawings for Cartersville and Floyd Campus and 1 drawing for each of the other sites. WHAT – can’t […]
GHC holds enrollment steady amid improving processes
Georgia Highlands College spent summer 2017 and fall 2017 working to improve enrollment processes for all students. Updates included some risk to enrollment growth for both semesters, but are expected to help students in the future. Summer 2017 enrollment saw a decrease of 73 students overall, while fall 2017 enrollment remained at 6,013 students (a […]