Be sure to mark your calendars for next week’s exciting Wellness events: Monday, 7/26 12:00 pm USG Well-being Money Monday: Strategically Contributing to your USG Supplemental Plan Tuesday, 7/27 10:00 am USG Well-being Office Stretch Break Tuesday, 7/27 10:00 – 11:30 am USG Well-being QPR Suicide Prevention Training Tuesday, 7/27 12:00 pm GSU Snack & […]
Monthly Archives: July 2021
Foundation Camp creates memories through new experiences
At this month’s Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Foundation Camp, groups of boys ages 10 to 12 were able to experience new adventures on and off campus. “Providing off-campus activities is instrumental in the development of each camper, by enriching their awareness,” GHC’s GHAME Coordinator and Brother 2 Brother Assistant Director Evan Snelling said. Activities included […]
USG e-clips for July 20, 2021
University System News: Atlanta Business Chronicle University System of Georgia economic impact grows to $18.6 billion By Crystal Edmonson – Broadcast Editor Despite the Covid-19 pandemic and many universities shifting to virtual learning last year, Georgia’s public colleges produced a positive effect on the state’s economy. The University System of Georgia reports it had an […]
USG e-clips for July 21, 2021
University System News: Capitol Beat University System of Georgia economic impact grows to $18.6 billion by Dave Williams, Capitol Beat News Service The University System of Georgia (USG) generated an economic impact statewide of $18.6 billion in fiscal 2020. While that was up 0.6% over fiscal 2019, the system actually produced slightly fewer jobs in […]
USG Mental and Emotional Well-being Resources
USG Well-being has developed a one-page flyer to share all the resources USG offers for employee mental and emotional well-being. Click Here for a downloadable and printable copy.
Perusall is Coming!
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, will shortly be integrated into D2L at GHC! Curious about how Perusall can improve your classes? Check out: CETL’s Introduction […]
GHC students mentor youth during Foundation Camp
During this year’s Foundation Camp at Georgia Highlands College (GHC), student counselors were given an opportunity to help enrich the lives of young attendees while also getting to enjoy a little childhood nostalgia. For example, student and counselor David Smith said his experience at the camp reaffirmed his passion for education and desire to help […]
Biweekly Payroll Reminder
Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Biweekly Employees Biweekly Employees: Please enter all time worked and all Absence Request for the July 11 – July 24, 2021 pay period by 4:00pm, Thursday, July 22nd . Employees no longer need to approve their own timesheet, however, employees will not be paid for any time or absences […]
Thank You for Your Book Donations!
GHC will be providing 50 copies of the children’s book, “The Nest that Wren Built”, to kids coming to the author reading on our Cartersville and Rome campuses this morning. An additional 20 books will be purchased from faculty and staff donations to be distributed to children’s organizations in our community in the days to […]
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 […]