Last chance for on-campus photo op: December 15th at Paulding’s Jingle Mingle! Join remote holiday Charger game fun by participating in the 2021 Sweater Contest! Wear your holiday sweater for photos at Jingle Mingle to have your picture submitted for one of the categories listed below: 2021 Sweater Contest Categories: GHC Spirit GHC Pathway Most Original […]
Monthly Archives: December 2021
Cybersecurity Alert: Extremely Dangerous Security Flaw Found in Web Systems
A new security vulnerability named ‘Log4Shell’ was disclosed late last week and is already being exploited by attackers across the Internet due to its severity and relatively ease of exploitation. This vulnerability affects a component of Apache web server software that is widely used for enterprise web systems or systems that rely on web interfaces. […]
New program meets career demand as Georgia becomes the ‘FinTech capital of the world’
Rising industry demand for trained graduates in the field of ‘FinTech’ has led to the creation of a new program at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). Starting spring 2022, GHC will offer an associate degree in Financial Technology, as well as a Nexus degree. Financial Technology, or FinTech, continues to see increased demand in Georgia. Watch […]
Spring 2022 TAP Application Audit
Human Resources is doing a final audit of all TAP applications for Spring 2022. If you submitted your TAP application for the upcoming Spring semester, but have not received confirmation of receipt, please reach out to Cory McElroy (cmcelroy@highlands.edu) by this Wednesday, December 15th.
USG e-clips for December 13, 2021
University System News: Albany Herald Albany State teacher education program increases effectiveness score Staff reports The Albany State University School of Education’s Teacher Education Program has seen an increase in the overall score for the Teacher Preparation Program Effectiveness Measures. The TIPPEM score has increased from a two to an overall three, with the highest […]
USG e-clips for December 10, 2021
University System News: Americus Times-Recorder GSW to hold two in-person graduation ceremonies on Friday, December 17 By Ken Gustafson On Friday, Dec. 17, Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will recognize approximately 480 summer and fall graduates for their academic achievements across two in-person commencement ceremonies. Jaha Dukureh, women’s rights activist and GSW alumna, will deliver […]
Elect to Receive Your 2021 W-2 Electronically
Good Morning, Georgia Highlands College is pleased to announce you may now elect to receive your W‐2 statements online through OneUSG Connect. Federal regulations require that employees give their consent to receive the W-2 in an electronic format. Employees must consent to electronic delivery by December 31, 2021. Follow these steps in our knowledge article, […]
GHC professor Erin Shufro joins Board of Regents’ faculty Hall of Fame
Erin Shufro wears more than a few hats at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). She works out of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). She is Chair of Physical Sciences. She teaches as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry. And she is a research advisor to students. More than that, she is committed to […]
USG e-clips for December 9, 2021
University System News: Inside Higher Ed Judge Halts Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Officials with Georgia public universities had testified in the case challenging the Biden order that mandates vaccination for employees of federal contractors. By Elizabeth Redden A federal judge for the Southern District of Georgia issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on Tuesday barring the […]
CANCELLED: Women’s basketball game Saturday Dec. 11
The women’s basketball game for Saturday Dec. 11th has been cancelled.