USG e-clips for November 20, 2020

University System News: WGAU UGA reports increase in four-year graduation rate By Tim Bryant The University of Georgia says its four-year completion rate has increased to a record 71 percent, up from 69 percent last year and an increase from 63 percent five years ago. UGA’s six-year completion rate is 87 percent. UGA’s 87% completion […]

USG e-clips for November 23, 2020

University System News WJCL Savannah Savannah State University holds in-person graduation ceremony By Jackson Kurtz When the pandemic first arrived in the U.S. in March, many schools canceled or drastically changed their graduation ceremony. But this graduation season, students at Savannah State University were still able to celebrate their in-person graduation — although things looked […]

USG e-clips for November 24, 2020

University System News AccessWDUN University of North Georgia increasing face-to-face instruction, eliminating spring break for next semester By Lauren Hunter Leadership for the University of North Georgia are making several adjustments for classes for the spring 2021 semester, including increasing the amount of face-to-face instruction in one of its class models and removing the traditional […]

USG e-clips for November 25, 2020

University System News WRDW How local universities are planning for COVID-19 as students head home for holidays By Kennedi Harris It’s a tale of two universities. While the University of South Carolina Aiken opts to continue learning virtually after Thanksgiving, Augusta University says is not changing its learning schedule. There’s been a big concern surrounding […]

The GHC Foundation changes lives

A scholarship can be a life-changing gift for many students at GHC. Student Megan Tawzer said she is “beyond grateful” for a spring 2020 scholarship made possible through the GHC Foundation. “Being a nontraditional college student who is also a working mom, there are many challenges to face during this part of my life,” Tawzer […]

Receive Your 2020 W-2 Electronically

Georgia Highlands College is pleased to announce you may now elect to receive your W‐2 statements online through OneUSG Connect. Federal regulations require that employees give their consent to receive the W-2 in an electronic format. Employees must consent to electronic delivery by Dec. 31, 2020. It’s easy! Follow these steps to consent to or confirm […]

CETL: Join a Faculty Learning Community!

Faculty, would you like to learn how to improve your teaching practice in a community with like-minded GHC faculty? Join a learning community today! This year the USG is sponsoring five Faculty Learning Communities at GHC, each led by a Chancellor’s Learning Scholar who has chosen a topic to explore. Register by November 25 at […]

Add your special GHC Foundation email signature today!

The GHC Foundation is currently charging ahead with the 2021 Faculty Staff Campaign and wants to thank YOU! If you have already donated to the campaign and have received your special “Heart of Gold” email signature, here’s how you can help show our college community how much we care about student success at GHC: Sign […]