University System News: Inside Higher Ed New Leader for Public University Group The selection of Mark Becker of Georgia State, best known for its focus on student success, reinforces the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’ increased emphasis on improving student outcomes. By Doug Lederman Throughout its modern history, the Association of Public and Land-grant […]
Monthly Archives: April 2022
2022 COMMENCEMENT: CALL FOR FACULTY VOLUNTEERS
Call to Faculty: The Graduation Committee thanks the ten faculty volunteers to date and asks for another eight faculty to volunteer changing their RSVP from 10am to a later commencement ceremony. Please see ceremony details below, and email Graduation2022@highlands.edu to volunteer. Thursday, May 12th Floyd Campus Gymnasium, Rome *** 10:00 a.m. Commencement with guest speaker USG […]
USG e-clips for April 21, 2022
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sonny Perdue says Georgia must sell value of college degree By Eric Stirgus University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue said its schools must find more ways to recruit students and help them graduate as it faces a projected enrollment decline in a few years. One recruitment strategy could […]
USG e-clips for April 20, 2022
University System News: Tifton Gazette EDITORIAL: ABAC, Tift better for Bridges Dr. David Bridges has been the personification of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College for nearly two decades. Teresa MacCartney, then-acting University System of Georgia acting chancellor, put it well last fall. “As the longest-serving president among our 26 institutions and ever in the history of […]
Students organize “Little Free Library” at GHC
Students at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) in an English course at the Cartersville site have worked together to create a “Little Free Library” program. Little Free Library is an organization that creates neighborhood and community libraries where people have access to take and share books. Touted as the “world’s largest book-sharing movement,” a map of […]
GHC names Jessica Lindberg the new dean of Humanities
Georgia Highlands College has appointed Jessica Lindberg as the new dean of Humanities. Lindberg will oversee the School of Humanities, which includes Art, Communication, English, Film, Music, and Spanish. She holds a Ph.D. degree in English from Georgia State University. During her undergraduate experience, she participated in an extended study-abroad program in Spain where she […]
Doggy Day at the GHC Libraries
Compassionate Paws and CAREing Paws will be visiting the libraries on Tuesday, April 26. If you are near the Floyd Library, Compassionate Paws will be here at 11:30 am to 1 pm. The Paulding Library and Learning Commons will have dogs from CAREing Paws from 11 am to 1 pm. We would love to see […]
INTERNAL POSTING-EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT
This position is responsible for providing administrative support for the operations of the President’s Office. For detailed information or to apply: Log into OneUSG Connect From Recruiting, click the “Apply for Jobs” tile Select “View All Jobs” to view internal job postings Please contact Vicky Drnek at vdrnek@highlands.edu if you do not have an “Apply for […]
Cost to attend GHC drops as much as 10%, college ranked highly for best return on investment in the state
Students at Georgia Highlands College will save as much as $200 each semester moving forward after the elimination of the Special Institutional Fee. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) voted last week to eliminate the Special Institutional Fee charged since 2009 to students systemwide. The Board had initially established the […]
USG e-clips for April 19, 2022
University System News: Albany Herald PHOTOS: University System of Georgia Board of Regents meeting at Albany State University Photos contributed by Reginald Christian The University System of Georgia Board of Regents held their monthly meeting at Albany State University on April 11-13, 2022. For more information about the meeting, download the agenda here. WTOC Dedication […]