Members of Women to Women (W2W) who are interested in learning more about a career in the legal field met were hosted by Judge Angela O’Coner at Paulding County Courthouse for an informal conversation, a behind the scenes tour, and a surprise visit with District Attorney Matthew Rollins. W2W provides a supportive atmosphere where members […]
Monthly Archives: November 2023
Summer Camps
Are you interested in hosting a summer camp? All requests need to be submitted through the Programs Serving Minors Approval Form by January 12. If you have any questions or need assistance with this form, please contact Whitney Puckett at wpuckett@highlands.edu.
Is your course HIP?
Check out George Kuh’s recent “Take High Quality, High-Impact Practices to Scale” presentation on CETL’s Faculty Development Opportunities page. Are you teaching–or interested in developing–a High-Impact Practice (HIP) course? Get official recognition! Email your dean and cetl@highlands.edu to be enrolled in your school’s High-Impact Practice (HIPs) Portfolio course in D2L, where you will complete a […]
How You Can Help Build a Healthy Security Culture
Every member of an organization plays an important role in shaping culture, which includes a commitment to maintaining security and privacy. Here’s how you can help strengthen the security culture you’re a part of: Take Security Personally While most security awareness programs focus on the security of an organization, the lessons you learn can and […]
Biweekly Payroll Reminder
Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Biweekly Employees Biweekly Employees: Please enter all time worked and all Absence Request for the November 12 – November 25, 2023 pay period by 12:00pm, Tuesday, November 21st. Employees no longer need to approve their own timesheet, however, employees will not be paid for any time or absences that […]
Charger Chat with President Hobbs
A big thank you to the over 130 people who were able to attend the first Charger Chat of this academic year! It was a great one with Dr. Hobbs answering many questions about the direction of the college, budget reductions, and enrollment. If you were unable to join us, fear not! You can view […]
Barriers to OER Adoption
You are invited to participate in a research study conducted by Auburn University at Montgomery concerning barriers to the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) at institutions of higher learning. Through this study, we hope to learn what barriers may prevent the adoption of OER. While smaller scale surveys of this topic have been conducted, […]
Diversity In History: Deb Haaland (1960-)
November marks Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Native Americans. In this spirit, we turn our attention to Deb Haaland, a prominent figure who has made history and broken barriers as a Native American leader. As the first Native American woman to serve in […]
Thanksgiving Holidays 2023
Good Morning, GHC will receive Wednesday, 11/22/23, Thursday, 11/23/23, and Friday, 11/24/23 as Thanksgiving Holidays. Please note that we are allowed 8 hours holiday pay for 11/22/23 and 11/23/23 and 4 hours of holiday pay for 11/24/23. You have two options to make up the 9 required hours for 11/22/23 and 11/23/23. 1. You will […]
USG e-clips for November 16, 2023
University System News: WTVM Enrollment rebounds in 2023 after 2-year dip at Georgia public universities and colleges By The Associated Press The number of students rose at Georgia’s public universities and colleges this fall after a two-year dip, with all but three of the system’s 26 schools adding students. Enrollment rose 2.9% statewide from fall […]