University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kemp signs state budget with $2,000-$6,000 raises, University System cuts By James Salzer Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday signed a $32.4 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year that includes raises for more than 200,000 teachers, state and university employees, as well as cuts to college and public broadcasting […]
Monthly Archives: May 2023
2023 COMMENCEMENT: VOLUNTEERS, PARKING, & LIVESTREAM
Volunteers are still needed for all ceremonies. Please email Brad Gilmore at bgilmore@highlands.edu to learn how you can be a part of this very special day! FACULTY parking passes, assembly information, and robing instructions were emailed to all RSVP’d faculty from the Provost on Thursday, May 4th. EMPLOYEE parking on Graduation Day: all employees are asked […]
Community Watch show featuring Brad Gilmore
The new episode of Community Watch with Jon Hershey is live! This episode features GHC’s own Brad Gilmore talking about all the activity going on at the Floyd Campus. View the show on YouTube, and don’t forget to subscribe! YouTube link: For those local to Rome/Floyd County, you can catch Community Watch at 8am and […]
USG e-clips for May 3, 2023
University System News: Augusta Chronicle Wellstar agrees to spending nearly $800 million over next decade in AU Health merger By Abraham Kenmore The agreement on the merger between Augusta University Health System and Wellstar Health System into Wellstar MCG Health is finally public. The office of Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr received the notice […]
USG e-clips for May 4, 2023
University System News: Ledger-Enquirer Columbus State’s interim president has a new role in the University System of Georgia By Mark Rice The next step in the career of Columbus State University’s interim president has been decided. John Fuchko III, who has led CSU since Chris Markwood retired last summer, will be interim president of Dalton […]
Diversity in History: Dr. David Da-i Ho (1952 – )
May is Asian American and South Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so this month we look to honor the men and women with such heritage who have made an impact on history. This week we look to Dr. David Da-I Ho, a Taiwanese American scientist who helped made great advances in the treatment of HIV and […]
2023 COMMENCEMENT: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED & OTHER INFO
Volunteers for any and all commencement ceremonies are encouraged to email Brad Gilmore at bgilmore@highlands.edu with time availability and preferences. Thursday, May 11th Floyd Campus Gymnasium, Rome Lead by Macebearer Associate Professor Steve Stuglin *** 11:00 a.m. Commencement with guest speaker Regent Cade Joiner and presentation of the Walraven Award to Professor Robert Adams *** […]
May: Mental Health Awareness Month
With Mental Health Awareness Month in full swing, this is a reminder that our Employee Assistance program is here to help you any day, any time, and provides many services. Support When You Need It You and your family and household members have access to the KEPRO Employee Assistance Program* (EAP). Services are free and […]
USG e-clips for May 2, 2023
University System News: Associated Press Savannah State leader resigning amid declining enrollment By Jeff Amy The president of Georgia’s oldest historically Black public university is resigning amid employee layoffs sparked by declining enrollment and a faculty revolt against a top administrator. Savannah State University President Kimberly Ballard-Washington announced Thursday that she would step down […]
Wednesday Wellness Walks – Cartersville
Are you looking to step-up your wellness and enjoy the company of your fellow colleagues? Come join Andrea Mathis for GHC Wellness Walks on the Cartersville Campus TODAY! Hope to see you there!