Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has partnered with West End Pharmacy to provide community vaccine events throughout the summer. The events are open to anyone eligible for the vaccine and the first one is scheduled for May 21, 2021 from 1PM to 3PM. Each event will be held in Student Center Building B at GHC’s Cartersville […]
Monthly Archives: May 2021
Disability Terminology
Many people try to use language they think is disability-friendly, but it may actually be disrespectful to the disability community. People-first, disability-friendly terminology is language that promotes inclusivity. Many well-meaning, dedicated people inadvertently use misguided language can unintentionally promote exclusion, instead of inclusion. GHC is committed to a culture of inclusivity, and it takes employees […]
Comp Time Payout FY2021
Good Morning, This year’s comp time payout schedule has been modified to provide time for processing. The comp time hours paid out to each eligible employee will be based on the employee’s comp time balance as of May 29, 2021. Comp time accrued through May 29, 2021 will be paid out on the 2nd June […]
Memorial Day Holiday 2021
Good Morning, Monday, 05/31/2021 is the Memorial Day Holiday. Please note that we are allowed 8 hours holiday pay for 05/31/2021. You have two options to make up the 9 required hours for that day. 1. You will need to either work an extra hour during the week of 05/30-06/05 to make up the required […]
AIG – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANNING SESSIONS
AIG can help you with investing in your future! This is available to part-time and full-time employees. You can now meet with Stephen Mink with AIG in the convenience of your own home or office using WebEx! Stephen Mink will be conducting employee sessions for GHC employees via WebEx May 19, 2021 to review and set up retirement […]
USG e-clips for May 14, 2021
University System News: WSAV Kimberly Ballard-Washington named new Savannah State president Kimberly Ballard-Washington, who has served as the interim president of Savannah State University for nearly two years, is taking over the role permanently, effective immediately. Article also appeared in: U.S. New & World Report Interim Savannah State Leader Named Permanent President Georgia’s Board of […]
USG e-clips for May 13, 2021
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia public campuses will require ACT/SAT next year Get Schooled with Maureen Downey University System also says campus will resume normal operations in fall The University System of Georgia notified the presidents of state public colleges and universities today that 2022 applicants will have to submit ACT or SAT […]
USG e-clips for May 12, 2021
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Board of Regents to restart chancellor search process By Eric Stirgus The state Board of Regents said Tuesday it will begin the process of finding a new firm to conduct its search for the next University System of Georgia chancellor after the company previously hired decided last week […]
USG e-clips for May 11, 2021
University System News: MSN Here are the details on Augusta University’s commencement this week Staff Augusta University will hold its spring commencement Thursday to celebrate more than 1,200 graduates from 10 colleges. …There will be two sessions to accommodate social distancing. The Augusta Chronicle Students sign to become future educators Enoch Autry May 4 served […]
USG e-clips for May 10, 2021
University System News: WJBF Opening up about mental illness may help stop the stigmas by: Kim Vickers May is Mental Health Awareness month. For centuries there has a been a stigma behind talking about mental illness. There’s a saying in the South. “Hide your crazy.” Miranda Lambert even has a song about it. But the […]