FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT: In an effort to continue increasing our health and safety measures, GHC will offer onsite vaccination events at two of our sites (Cartersville and Floyd) by partnering with Cartersville-based West End Pharmacy. (These events are not mandatory.) GHC will work with West End Pharmacy to determine specific days and […]
Monthly Archives: March 2021
USG e-clips for March 16, 2021
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sonny Perdue under consideration to lead Georgia’s higher ed system By Greg Bluestein Former Gov. Sonny Perdue is under serious consideration to lead Georgia’s higher education system, one of the most powerful and influential jobs in state government, five people with direct knowledge of the search told The Atlanta […]
USG e-clips for March 17, 2021
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution What spring break looks like for Georgia colleges this year By Savannah Sicurella As the coronavirus pandemic passes its first anniversary, the traditionally weeklong spring break for some Georgia colleges and universities looks different in 2021. For others, nothing has changed. To curb COVID-19 surges from student travel, a […]
CETL: Conferences
Harvard: Getting—and Then Keeping—Students Engaged Wed, March 31, 11am-12pm Student engagement continues to be the primary concern for educators. In this webinar, Mike Roberto, professor and author of numerous simulations and multimedia cases, will talk about the many ways to successfully connect with students and leverage tech tools to create meaningful class discussions in online, […]
GHC now offers certified electronic diplomas to graduates
Georgia Highlands College graduates now have a way to take and use a certified electronic diploma wherever they need it. In addition to receiving a printed version of their diploma, graduates now have the option to receive a duplicate CeDiploma. A CeDiploma is an official, secure and verifiable PDF version of a diploma that allows […]
INTERNAL POSTING – Coordinator – Community Outreach
The Coordinator of Community Outreach School of Business and Professional Studies at Georgia Highlands College is responsible for establishing connections between GHC programs and local business, industry, chamber, and economic development organizations in order to maintain the relevance of our current programs and degrees and provide input into future program and degree development at GHC. […]
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CONTINUOUS SERVICE WAIVER – RETIREMENT
Policy 8.2.8.2 Definition of a USG Retiree/Eligibility for Retirement allows employees to request a waiver to the continuous service requirement. Notwithstanding the requirements of this policy or Policy 8.2.8.4, the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources shall have the authority to waive the requirements regarding continuous service with the USG as it relates to the eligibility to […]
Biweekly Payroll Reminder
Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Biweekly Employees Biweekly Employees: Please enter all time worked and all Absence Request for the March 07 – March 20, 2021 pay period by 4:00pm, Thursday, March 18th. Employees no longer need to approve their own timesheet, however, employees will not be paid for any time or absences that […]
CETL: APPQMR workshop
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) Dates: March 30-April 13, 2021 Facilitators: Lisa Jellum & Rachel Rupprecht The APPQMR is Quality Matters’s (QM) flagship workshop on the QM Rubric and its use in reviewing the design of online and blended courses. In it, participants learn to apply the concept of alignment and draft helpful recommendations […]