Call for Faculty/Staff Awards Committee

Hello everyone! This year, faculty and staff awards are being re-imagined and we would like to call for volunteers to serve on the Awards Committee. Responsibilities would include assisting in nomination process and award recipient selection as well as assisting in helping plan the award ceremony. Join us in helping celebrate the committed employees of […]

USG eclips for October 3, 2018

University System News: www.tigersroar.com BREAKING NEWS: SSU rescinds decision to eliminate Africana Studies http://www.tigersroar.com/news/article_c9094c8a-c678-11e8-b4c9-537104d82f8e.html Angela Farley On Tuesday, Oct. 2, Savannah State University officially rescinded an earlier decision to eliminate the Africana Studies department from the curriculum. On Twitter, the university posted the following statement: Effective immediately, Savannah State University has rescinded the decision to […]

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – ESPYR

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 […]

BUDGET TRAINING

Budget Training is scheduled for Friday, November 2, 2018. It will be held at the Cartersville campus from 10 – 11 AM in the Ballroom. The following topics will be discussed during this training session: Understanding departmental budgets Understanding the role of a Budget Manager Creating budget activity reports in PeopleSoft Financials Analyzing and maintaining […]

CRASE – Civilian Response Active Shooter Events Training

This training session is designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004. Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, the role of professional guardians, civilian response options, medical issues and drills.   Cartersville Tuesday, October 30th 10 – 12:00 PM Ballroom 102A Douglasville Friday, October 12th […]

Considering Retirement?

If you are considering retirement in the near future, please schedule an appointment with Human Resources. We want you to have all the information you need to make a decision that will best fit your needs. Benefits Continuation into Retirement policy If you are considering retirement, you will want to include your healthcare benefits at […]

Highlands Unlikely Hikers Upcoming Fall Hikes

Highlands Unlikely Hikers – October Hike – easy to moderate Friday October 19 at 1:30pm Berry College Mountain Campus – Hike to the house of dreams (5 miles total) rated easy (gravel road/path) to moderate ( steep inclines at times). More info to come on where to meet and other logistics closer to hike date. […]

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. See flyer for more information! Behaviorial Specialists […]

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.  

OneUSG – How to change your address

It is important that you keep your mailing and email addresses current in OneUSG Connect. This contact information is used for announcements, Open Enrollment, medical cards, W-2s, etc. Refer to the attached job tool for more information and instructions. How to change your address in OneUSG Video – How to change your address in OneUSG […]