University System News: Albany Herald Albany State University launches University College to help freshmen succeed From staff reports Albany State University is launching a new program that focuses on helping incoming students succeed. The program, University College, will serve as a national model for how to effectively prepare first-year students for university-level expectations, bridge the […]
Monthly Archives: August 2022
GHC Night at the Rome Braves – August 18th
GHC night at the Rome Braves will be Thursday, August 18th. Games starts at 7pm vs. The Greensboro Grasshoppers Discounted Tickets are $6.00/person. (plus $5 per car for parking) Access discounted tickets here: https://am.ticketmaster.com/romebraves/ism/RVpSQjA4MTg=?promoCode=R0hDTklHSFQ=
USG e-clips for August 12, 2022
University System News: InsiderAdvantage New one-stop website helps students make decisions on college affordability, value by Cindy Morley Georgia students facing decisions about their future after high school now have a tool they can turn to. University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue this week unveiled ‘Georgia Degrees Pay’ – a new online portal that […]
Meet & Greet events with President Hobbs
Meet and Greet community events are planned during the month of September at all GHC locations. If you would like to attend an event, please RSVP before the deadline at rsvp.highlands.edu September 1, 2022 (RSVP by 8/22) Meet & Greet Cartersville Site Student Center 5441 Highway 20, NE Cartersville, GA 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. September […]
USG e-clips for August 11, 2022
University System News: CBS46 News University System of Georgia introduces new college comparison tool The website allows users to compare all 26 public universities and colleges in the University System (USG). By CBS46 News Staff The University System of Georgia just rolled out a new one-stop-shop website now available for Georgia parents and students making […]
USG e-clips for August 10, 2022
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 5 things to know about a new website that compares Georgia colleges By Vanessa McCray Students trying to decide where to go to college in Georgia and what to study now have one more place to look for guidance. The University System of Georgia on Tuesday launched a website […]
Do You Have Current Certification in QPR or Mental Health First Aid?
The Towards Zero Suicide Coalition would like to recognize all faculty and staff who have current certification in QPR and/or Mental Health First Aid. If you hold a current certification, please email Jenny Walker at vwalker@highlands.edu and attach your certificate(s).
Perusall Today!
Curious about how Perusall, the only truly social e-reader, can improve your classes? Join Susanna Smith at 2 pm on Thursday, August 11 for a walk-through of the how students experience Perusall in D2L, how to integrate Perusall in your course in D2L, and an interactive Q&A period. A recording with be shared with registered participants. […]
President Mike Hobbs on Facebook
On Facebook? Keep up with President Mike Hobbs by following the @ChargerInCharge on Facebook today. Head over to www.facebook.com/ChargerInCharge/ and click “Follow.” Have any questions or need help getting connected? Reach out to presidentsoffice@highlands.edu
Menzies sworn in as newest GHC Police Officer
Chief Horace swore in Officer Eric Menzies in a ceremony held on the Paulding Site on Tuesday, August 9. Along with GHC’s police department, the ceremony was attended by Dallas City Police Department and Officer Menzies’ family. GHC police officers patrol the campuses and sites in marked patrol units and on foot to deter acts […]