University System News: NPR Move In, Move Out: For In-Person College, Everything Rests On The First Few Weeks By Elissa Nadworny The excitement in the air at the University of Georgia is palpable, with move-in days for the fall semester finally here. There are packed cars, overstuffed suitcases, a white shag rug, an old […]
Monthly Archives: August 2020
USG e-clips for August 21, 2020
University System News: WSB-Radio President Morehead pens note to students, staff, and faculty as fall classes begin By Tim Bryant University of Georgia president Jere Morehead welcomed students back to campus for Thursday’s first day of fall semester classes. Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students: Following months of hard work, rigorous planning, and detailed preparation, today […]
USG e-clips for August 24, 2020
University System News: Statesboro Herald Georgia Southern reports no major problems after first 5 days of classes University to start posting COVID-19 case counts next week, but few so far, says provost Al Hackle/Staff Georgia Southern University began fall semester classes Monday with required facemasks, social distancing and other special protective measures. After the first […]
USG e-clips for August 25, 2020
University System News: Times-Georgian UWG’s self-reporting system helps monitor virus By Stephanie Allen With class at the University of West Georgia being open for nearly a week, the university has a self-reporting system in place for handling the COVID-19 virus. The system is for both employees and students. For employees, every day they have to […]
Tips to Boost Your Daily Steps
If you’re struggling to meet your daily step target or simply looking for some easy ways to get more active, trying some of these methods may help you up your step count without really trying: Fidget – Forget what you were told as a child and go ahead and fidget! Pace up and down as […]
So, what’s up with fall class options? Here’s a video to explain!
GHC’s flexible class options this fall provide students a number of ways to take classes: in-person, remotely, or in hybrid formats! #TakingCharge Learn more about the #ChargeAhead by watching this video on fall class options at GHC. Share the social media graphic above with a link to the video by clicking the social network you’d like to […]
Upcoming virtual GHC summit to feature workshops for faculty, staff and students
Georgia Highlands College will host its first Motivation and Mindset Summit on Oct. 1. Funded through a University System of Georgia (USG) STEM Grant, the online summit coincides with USG’s Momentum Approach to cultivate a productive academic mindset, which includes growth mindset, purpose and social belonging. GHC’s School of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) […]
Thinking of Skipping Vacation? Don’t!
Per USO Well-being – The following tip has been adapted from an article in Harvard Business Review (HBR): We all need breaks. Take them. Burnout is real, and being non-stop in work mode actually hurts your performance. Vacations are first and foremost about refreshing one’s self. We can slip into thinking that […]
President’s and Dean’s list announced for summer 2020
Georgia Highlands College has announced students named to the summer 2020 President’s List and Dean’s List. To achieve President’s List status, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and attain a minimum of nine semester hours of credit. To make Dean’s List students, must complete a minimum of nine semester hours and achieve at […]
SHARE THIS VIDEO: Let’s review the new #ChargeAhead webpage
In this video, GHC goes over all the details and information sections you can find on the new #ChargeAhead webpage at chargeahead.highlands.edu Help us show students where to find the answers to many of their questions regarding the upcoming fall semester here at GHC. #TakingCharge