LADY CHARGERS DROP A CLOSE ONE

The Lady Chargers battled the Lady Jets of South Georgia Tech down to the wire but the conference leading Jets pulled away for the 58-52 win. Both teams struggled offensively in the first period with the Lady Chargers going 3-16 from the field and the Lady Jets going 3-11, with South Georgia Tech taking a 13-8 lead […]

Biweekly Payroll Reminder

Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Biweekly Employees  Biweekly Employees: Please enter all time worked for the February 10-February 23, 2019 pay period by 10:00am, Friday, February 22nd.  Additionally, all absence requests must be entered and approved by 10:00am, Friday, February 22nd. Employees no longer need to approve their own timesheet, however, employees will not be paid for any […]

The Historian in Heels

Civil rights historian and curator of a 4-mile photography exhibition on the Atlanta Beltline Trails visits to talk about preserving and celebrating Atlanta’s contribution to the Modern Civil Rights Movement. Contact Dr. Sean Callahan scallaha@highlands.edu for questions or info. KARCHEIK SIMS-ALVARADO, PH.D ATLANTA AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT, 1944-1968 SUN., FEB 24TH, 2-3:30 PM Room […]

Notifying TRS of Life Changes

Events, or life changes, occurring during the course of your TRS membership may necessitate you contacting our office to report beneficiary changes or name changes. Events such as: Marriage, Birth of Children, Divorce, or Death of Spouse. The Change of Beneficiary form should be completed to report beneficiary or name changes to TRS. It is […]

USG eclips for February 19, 2019

University System News:   Athens CEO University System of Georgia Foundation Raises More Than $900,000 for Need-based Scholarships Staff Report From Georgia CEO The 15th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala, hosted by the University System of Georgia (USG) Foundation, raised more than $900,000 to support and provide need-based scholarships for students at all 26 USG institutions. […]

USG eclips for February 20, 2019

University System News:   Inside Higher Ed Consolidation and Completion Gains Merger between a low-performing community college and a nearby university has increased graduation and transfer rates — and could be a model for other colleges. By Ashley A. Smith Three years ago the University of Georgia Board of Regents tried to improve single-digit graduation […]

Tuition Assistant Program (TAP) Application Summer Semester 2019

TAP applications for Summer Semester 2019 are due April 15th. Applications are available at: https://www.usg.edu/assets/hr/benefits_docs/tapp_app.pdf Send your application either through e-mail to: dmendoza@highlands.edu or interoffice mail to: Damaris Mendoza – HR –Cartersville.   Please note that the Employee ID number is your OneUSG number not your BANNER ID. You can locate your Employee ID number on […]

Getting Assistance from OneUSG Connect

There are several ways you can get assistance from OneUSG Connect!  Support Email Address: oneusgsupport@usg.edu  1012-How-To-Get-OneUSG-Connect-Support.6.2018pdf  If you have questions, please contact OneUSG Connect Support toll free at 877-251-2644 or at their current email address oneusgsupport@usg.edu  

TRS Beneficiary Designations

For those of you enrolled in TRS, have you designated a TRS beneficiary?  Have you checked yours lately to see if it’s up-to-date?  Be sure you’re leaving any remaining benefits to the right people.  As required by Georgia law, TRS must pay remaining benefits at the time you pass away based on the latest designation […]

Make a Date for Your Eyes

You may think you need an eye exam only when it’s time to update your eyewear prescription. But the truth is, eye exams are about a lot more than seeing whether you need a new pair of glasses or con­tacts. Comprehensive eye exams play an important role in your overall wellness, and you should get […]