Each day we are faced with events that can have an effect on us, both personally and professionally. Whether it is childcare, financial, legal, health, or emotional issues, the effects are often felt in all areas of our life. In order to better prepare us for all the challenges we may face, the EAP has […]
Monthly Archives: May 2018
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT LEAVE
For the purposes of promoting education in Georgia and supplementing work life balance options for University System of Georgia employees, each full benefits eligible, non-temporary employee of the USG are eligible for up to eight (8) paid hours of Education Support Leave per calendar year. Such leave is in addition to, and not charged against, […]
Reminder: Special Topics Interest Session is one week away!
Together, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and New Student and Retention Programs invite you to learn more about developing and teaching GHXX 2901: Special Topics courses. Teaching Special Topics Interest Session Tuesday, May 22 – 9 am to 12 pm in the CETL at the Floyd Campus Special Topics courses are 2-credit […]
Georgia Higher Education Saving Plan
The Path2College 529 Plan (formerly the Georgia Higher Education Saving Plan), a college savings program offered by the State of Georgia and operated under the Georgia Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services (OTFS), selected TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. (TFI) to serve as program manager for Georgia’s college savings plan. TFI is a part of TIAA-CREF, […]
Estate Planning
Less than half of Americans have a will, but everyone needs one. Anyone can become incapacitated at any time due to illness or injury. Painless Estate Planning: It’s Not Just for Rich People Join us to learn the simple steps you need to take to create a basic estate plan. This webinar will cover the […]
GHC to host 13th annual free summer Foundation Camp for boys this May
Applications are currently being accepted for the 13th annual Foundation Camp for boys between the ages of 10 and 14 at Georgia Highlands College. The camp is two weeks and begins on May 29th and ends on June 8th. The camp, which is one of several partnerships between the 100 Black Men of Rome-Northwest Georgia […]
Behavioral health Specialists at Your Fingertips
If you are feeling stressed, worried or having a tough time, you can talk to a licensed psychologist or therapist through video using LiveHealth Online Psychology. LiveHealth Online is an easy to use, private and, in most cases, you can see a therapist within four days or less. Behaviorial Specialists at Your Fingertips 2018
Aflac – Health Screening Benefit
The USG Critical Illness plan, offered by Aflac, provides cash benefits when an insured person is diagnosed with or treated for a covered critical illness. This plan also includes a health screening benefit. If you are currently enrolled in Aflac Critical Illness plan, be sure to submit for your $50 Health Screening benefit. http://www.usg.edu/assets/hr/benefits_docs/USG_2017_OE_Critical_Illness_Plan_Flyer_FINAL.pdf Contact […]
GRADUATION 2018: T – 1 day… hope to see everyone there!
GHC Commencement 2018 Saturday, May 12th 10:00 a.m. Forum River Center, Rome, GA NURSES PINNING will be held Friday, May 11th, 6:00 p.m., at First Baptist of Cartersville. Note that regalia is not worn for the pinning ceremony, and attending faculty should have GHC ID for admission. (re: Tammy Nicholson email to faculty dated April […]
USG eclips for May 10, 2018
University System News: www.times-georgian.com ‘Leaps of faith’: First-generation college students to graduate UWG http://www.times-georgian.com/news/local/leaps-of-faith-first-generation-college-students-to-graduate-uwg/article_8ceaaa06-5331-11e8-8d24-cffeda74a3ab.html Colton Campbell/For the Times-Georgian When Taylor Smith was 13 years old, his father told him he wanted his son to use his brain, not his body, to be successful. Smith’s father, a tradesman since he was 18 years old, had regular […]