University System News: Savannah Morning News Savannah State formally welcomes 14th president during investiture ceremony Bianca Moorman Students, alumni and members of the community gathered at Tiger Arena in Savannah to welcome Kimberly Ballard-Washington as the 14th president of Savannah State University. She is the second female to hold the role permanently. Ballard-Washington was officially […]
Monthly Archives: November 2021
Jingle MIngle
Jingle Mingle dates for the three events that have been scheduled have been posted to the intranet calendar. https://intranet.highlands.edu/employee-calendar/ (not public facing). If other campuses have a date they would like to announce, please contact Tammy (or me) and we’ll get it added to the calendar. Sherri Beideck (self appointed Queen of Jingle Mingle-because, any […]
West Haralson Elementary School principal says GHC was ‘launching pad’ to dream career
As far back as she can remember, Kim Causey always knew exactly what she wanted to be, and she credits her foundation at Georgia Highlands College for getting her there. “I have always known that I wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl,” she said. For Causey, a career in education […]
Library Hours and Thanksgiving Break
Dear GHC Community, Due to the Thanksgiving break, all the libraries will close at 5:30pm on Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. We will reopen with our regular hours on Monday, November 29th. We all hope you have a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break! Best, JF
The Douglasville Charger Page is Live!
The new “Douglasville Charger” page has been created and can be found at highlands.edu/douglasville-charger or by clicking here. Although the college will not have a physical site in Douglasville after Spring 2022, GHC will continue offering online course options and services to the Douglas County area much in the same way we do for a […]
Congratulations! Advising is Teaching Awards
As a part of the QEP implementation process, Quest for Success, Advising Awards were established. In order to recognize the work of faculty and staff advisors, individuals are recognized for their work in Advising Is Teaching Awards. These awards are nominated by students, reviewed by a committee, and result in one award per advisor-type each […]
Native American Heritage Month celebration features tribal elder
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Georgia Highlands College (GHC) held a Native American Anthropology and Genealogy Zoom event last week featuring Gregorio Kishketon, a tribal elder with the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma and Comanche Tribes. English instructor Danielle Steele, who is also a member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, is Kishketon’s cousin […]
Friday’s Ethics Awareness Week Trivia Question Answer & Winner
Congratulations to Kay Geibel for being the first person to answer Friday’s trivia question correctly! Friday’s question concerned travel by USO employees. Which one of the following statement(s) are true? Employees must have written authorization in advance from the Chancellor or designee to attend trainings and conferences paid for by vendors. Prior approval is required […]
UPCOMING GHC VACCINATION EVENT – DECEMBER 3RD – FIRST DOSE, SECOND DOSE, AND BOOSTERS
Georgia Highlands College will hold a Vaccination Event at the Cartersville site on December 3rd starting at 10AM. The event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Participants can sign up to receive their first dose, second dose, or a booster. All approved vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J will be available upon request. (Note, if you are receiving your […]
USG e-clips for November 12, 2021
University System News: Savannah CEO The USG Board of Regents Elects Officers for 2022 The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today elected Regent Harold Reynolds to a one-year term as the Board’s chair and Regent Erin Hames to a one-year term as the Board’s vice chair. Reynolds will serve as […]