How will GHC respond when someone tests positive for Covid-19?

GHC currently has contract tracing measures in place. Employees will be individually contacted by email regarding any possible on-campus exposures. Students will be individually contacted by text, via Navigate, of any possible on-campus exposures. Students and Employees should report Covid-19 close contact exposure and/or positive test results by contacting hr_covid-19@highlands.edu or phoning (706) 368-7724. By continuing to follow campus […]

Next Week In Wellness

Be sure to mark your calendars for next week’s exciting Wellness events: Date Time Sponsor Activity Tuesday, 7/13 11:30 am KEPRO Thriving in Later Life: Planning for Retirement Wednesday, 7/14 11:00 am USG Well-being Well-being Wednesday: Physical Activity View the full calendar of upcoming USG Well-being events by visiting  https://www.usg.edu/well-being/events  Don’t forget to track your well-being […]

USG Wellness Covid-19 Vaccine Reward

Did you receive the COVID-19 vaccine or plan to? You can earn a reward for your vaccination. COVID-19 vaccination for You & Your Family, earn $10 (1x/year). *Earning period: Oct. 1, 2020 – Sept. 30, 2021. To earn the reward all you have to do is receive the vaccine at a plan pharmacy, doctor’s office, […]

Security Update for Serious Flaw in Windows (PrintNightmare)

Microsoft has released an out-of-band security update to address a serious vulnerability discovered in printing software in Windows. Updates for Windows are typically released on the second Tuesday of each month (Patch Tuesday) and out-of-band security updates are only released for vulnerabilities that are extremely serious and being actively exploited by malicious websites or cybercriminals. […]

Undergrad research opportunities give GHC students hands-on training in STEM fields

Taking a biology course at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is more than textbooks and labs. Through a partnership with The Margaret and Luke Pettit Preserve, GHC students are given the opportunity to perform experiential research and projects involving wildlife, plants and ecosystems. Interim Dean for GHC’s School of STEM Jason Christian stated these courses are […]

Biweekly Payroll Reminder

Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Biweekly Employees  Biweekly Employees: Please enter all time worked and all Absence Request for the June 27 – July 10, 2021 pay period by 4:00pm, Thursday, July 8th . Employees no longer need to approve their own timesheet, however, employees will not be paid for any time or absences […]