University System News: www.athensceo.com UGA PREPares Aspiring Doctoral Students to Succeed http://athensceo.com/news/2018/10/uga-prepares-aspiring-doctoral-students-succeed/?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=b22d9857f9-eGaMorning-10_2_18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-b22d9857f9-86731974&mc_cid=b22d9857f9&mc_eid=32a9bd3c56 Staff Report From Athens CEO As an undergraduate student in Maryland, Ian Liyayi planned to major in nursing but got lost on the campus tour and found himself in the biochemistry department. He liked that even better. When it came to preparing for […]
Monthly Archives: October 2018
TIMEKEEPING TRAINING
Cartersville Wednesday, October 3rd 2 – 4:00 PM 164 Paulding Thursday, October 4th 2 – 4:00 PM 307 Rome Friday, October 5th 9-11:00 AM W200 In this training, we will discuss: Nonexempt vs. Exempt To discuss correct practices associated with time recording Compensable time To provide a recap of holiday pay guidelines Comp time vs. […]
Talking Cybersecurity Basics With Your Kids
Cybersecurity is a complex and constantly changing subject both in our workplace and in our personal lives thanks to social media, smart devices & appliances, voice assistants, and every other way that we stay connected to the world. Via naked security : “It’s crucial to arm kids with knowledge of how to protect themselves and their […]
SMP Cartoonist National Finalist
Six Mile Post cartoonist Moises Ledesma (Cartersville) is a top ten finalists in the annual national competition sponsored by the Associated Collegiate Press. His work was selected from entries from colleges and universities of all levels from across the country. The final ranking of the entries will be announced later. To see Moises’ cartoon and […]
Call for Ethics Week Committee Volunteers
Greetings GHC Community, “This year each campus should once again promote and participate in ethics awareness activities during the upcoming Ethics Awareness Week scheduled for November 11 – 17, 2018. The purpose of the week is to remind everyone in the university system of our shared ethical values and expectations so these are incorporated into […]
GHC in 2nd for USG Well-Being Participation
Congratulations Georgia Highlands community! As of right now we are in 2nd place among all other USG institutions for participation in USG Well-being activities. As the Fit for Fall Challenge is starting, please continue to tract your wellness (through ourwellbeing.usg.edu) activities and help us continue reaching for the top!
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, […]
USG eclips for September 28, 2018
University System News: www.thegeorgeanne.com Presidential Search and Selection Committee releases job posting for next Georgia Southern president http://www.thegeorgeanne.com/news/article_939bbada-8091-55d6-be0c-e62f5d3605f2.html By Brendan Ward, The George-Anne staff The Presidential Search and Selection Committee has released the job posting for the next president of Georgia Southern University. According to the job posting, the next GS president must: Be a […]
USG eclips for October 1, 2018
University System News: www.emanuelcountylive.com President Boehmer gives Annual State of the College Address at EGSC http://emanuelcountylive.com/2018/10/president-boehmer-gives-annual-state-of-the-college-address-at-egsc/ by KATELYN MOORE On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, East Georgia State College held the Annual State of the College Presidential Address in the Academic Building’s tiered classroom. The standing-room-only event allowed EGSC President Bob Boehmer to outline the state […]
Mark your calendar for the Ambassadors Fall Luncheon
Good afternoon, Just a friendly reminder that the Ambassadors will be hosting a fall luncheon on each campus very soon! Please mark your calendar to attend this fun, free event – Also, each chili cook-off winner will have campus bragging rights for the year! Monday, October 15th: Floyd Campus – Chili Cook-off! We still […]