University System News: CNN Exclusive: US government agencies hit in global cyberattack By Sean Lyngaas Several US federal government agencies have been hit in a global cyberattack by Russian cybercriminals that exploits a vulnerability in widely used software, according to a top US cybersecurity agency. …Aside from US government agencies, “several hundred” companies and organizations […]
Monthly Archives: June 2023
Juneteenth
By now you are probably aware that we all get Monday off for Juneteenth, but you might still be asking yourself, what is the significance of the day and how did it come to be an official holiday? Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, or Emancipation Day, is an annual holiday celebrated in […]
Diversity in History: Bayard Rustin (1912-1987)
As we continue our journey through Pride month, we seek to honor a somewhat less visible figure in the civil rights and the gay rights movements. Bayard Rustin was born March 17, 1912, in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was raised by his grandparents who instilled in him his quaker values which he said, “were based […]
USG e-clips for June 15, 2023
University System News: The Augusta Chronicle USG Board of Regents finalizes $10.71 billion budget. See how much AU is getting. Abraham Kenmore The Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia on Wednesday approved a $10.71 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024. This topline number includes funding from all sources, including $9.3 billion for […]
USG e-clips for June 14, 2023
University System News: Fior Reports Georgia Tech Launches New Environmental Science Major By Becca Roberts The interdisciplinary Environmental Science (ENVS) degree, developed by faculty within the Departments of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and Life Sciences, is now accepting students interested in a variety of environmentally-related careers. Georgia Tech’s newest interdisciplinary degree, the BS degree in […]
Comp Time Payout FY2023
Good Morning, The comp time hours paid out to each eligible employee will be based on the employee’s comp time balance as of May 27, 2023. Comp time accrued through May 27, 2023 will be paid out on the 3rd June Biweekly payroll(pay date of 06/30/2023). If you used comp time or vacation time during […]
Juneteenth Holiday-June 19, 2023
Good Morning, Monday, 06/19/2023 is the Juneteenth Holiday. Please note that we are allowed 8 hours holiday pay for 06/19/2023. You have two options to make up the 9 required hours for that day. 1. You will need to either work an extra hour during the week of 06/18-06/24 to make up the required 9 […]
Frank Herbert’s Dune Series at the Floyd Library
Can’t wait for the Dune: Part Two? Come down to the Floyd Library to see our new Popular Reading Collection. We have the complete collection of the Dune series. Don’t worry if you are not on the Floyd Campus. We can send them to your local library for you to borrow.
Passing of Retiree Jerry Shelton
It is with great sadness that I announce that Mr. Jerry Shelton, retiree of GHC, passed away on June 12, 2023. Mr. Shelton worked at GHC (then Floyd Junior College) from 1970-1999. He served as Director of Physical Education and Professor. He was a graduate of Berry College. He earned his master’s degree in Physical […]
System Security Updates – Friday June 16th
Note: Our monthly updates have been move forward this month due to year-end processing. The Division of Information Technology will be installing routine security updates to our servers and network infrastructure from 1:00am until 7:00am on Friday, June 16th. Systems that cannot be safely updated through this automated process will be manually updated by IT personnel during staff hours. Users working […]