University System News: The Augusta Chronicle How Georgia economic developers help create jobs, incentives to bring in major employers Abraham Kenmore The SK Battery America plant is, appropriately, located in the city of Commerce, Georgia. The $1.6 billion project – expected to employ 2,000 – was finalized in early January 2019, but without investment from […]
Monthly Archives: July 2021
Next Week: Part-Time Faculty Symposium
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce the return of GHC’s Part-Time Faculty Symposium. New and returning part-time faculty are invited to join us on Saturday, August 7th from 8am-12pm on the Cartersville campus. Highlights include: Complimentary continental breakfast Greetings from Dr. Nichols, Dr. Coakley, and AVP Lockett-Lewis Concurrent sessions with […]
USG e-clips for July 26, 2021
University System News: Georgia Trend Columbus State positively impacts the region’s economy by Mary Ann DeMuth As Columbus State University (CSU) prepares for fall classes to begin next month, a recent study confirmed the institution’s positive impact on the West Georgia region. Commissioned by the University System of Georgia (USG) and conducted by University of […]
FALL IN-SERVICE SAVE THE DATE!!!!
Georgia Highlands College Employees, We are quickly approaching the start of the New Academic Year. We ask you to SAVE THE DATE OF FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2021, for Fall In-Service Day to launch the year. Time: 7:45 AM-12:00 PM, All Employee General Sessions, Breakout Sessions. 12:00 PM-3:00 PM, Faculty […]
Perusall D2L Integration!
Did you know that only 20-30% of students in the average classroom do assigned reading? In Perusall classes, >90% consistently do the reading. We are excited to announce that Perusall, the only truly social e-reader, has now been integrated into D2L at GHC! Curious about how Perusall can improve your classes? Check out: CETL’s Introduction […]
USG e-clips for July 22, 2021
University System News: Athens CEO USG’s Critical Role in Georgia’s Economic Recovery Cindy Morley The University System of Georgia (USG) served as a source of stability for the state’s economy in FY 2020, and played a critical role in the state’s recovery coming out of the pandemic with an $18.6 billion statewide economic impact. This […]
USG e-clips for July 23, 2021
University System News: WTOC Georgia Southern’s 3 campuses ready to get back to face-to-face classes By Dal Cannady Next month, 27,000 students will start the Fall semester across three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, and Hinesville. Georgia Southern University students return to classes Aug. 11. GSU’s president says they’ll see some differences from the past year […]
Will a COVID-19 Vaccine be Required at GHC?
Statement from the University System of Georgia (USG): Since the beginning of the pandemic, the University System of Georgia has worked closely with the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Governor’s Office and Task Force to carry out its primary mission of educating students in a healthy and safe manner. Through effective planning, USG […]
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Community partnership supports 15 years of Foundation Camp
For over a decade, Georgia Highlands College (GHC) and the 100 Black Men of Rome-Northwest Georgia have worked together to bring Foundation Camp to hundreds of local boys, ages 10 to 12. The camp, which is one of several partnerships between the 100 Black Men of Rome-Northwest Georgia and GHC, is funded by generous donors […]