November is Native American and Indigenous Peoples History Month. This month we will be celebrating individuals of indigenous descent who, though often overlooked in history books, have made a great impact on our shared history. This week we kick off the month with Tsan-Usdi, AKA John Ross, an influential Chief of the Cherokee for over […]
Monthly Archives: November 2023
GHC Soccer is Back!
Support your GHC men’s soccer team as they take on the University of North Georgia! Saturday, Nov. 4, 3pm at Bartow College & Career Academy (Old Cass High, 738 Grassdale Rd., Cartersville 30121)
Final Chance to Enroll in the Shared Sick Leave Program for 2024
Benefits Open Enrollment is also the time to enroll in GHC’s Shared Sick Leave Program, and tomorrow is your final chance to do so. Don’t delay, join today! The Shared Sick Leave Program allows those who have an FMLA-qualifying situation and have exhausted all of their sick and vacation leave balances to apply to use […]
Ethics: It can be complicated
What would you do when you’re faced with a situation that seems “wrong”? Is it an abuse of policy? A situation with a student and teacher that appears to blur lines. What about situations that may seem innocent on face value but could have layers? As USG begins its Ethics Awareness Week, Nov. 6-10, we […]
USG e-clips for October 31, 2023
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia State leaders meet to address safety concerns after shooting By Eric Stirgus Georgia State University leaders on Monday discussed plans to add more security measures on its downtown Atlanta campus after two students were wounded in a weekend shooting. The changes include more lighting, cameras and call boxes. […]
USG e-clips for November 1, 2023
University System News: Columbus CEO Columbus State Joins the University System of Georgia in Week-long Focus on Ethics A week of professional development for Columbus State University students and employees beginning Monday, Nov. 6 will underscore the University System of Georgia’s commitment to ethics. Workshops, seminars and other campus events will focus on maintaining integrity, […]
CETL: Templates are your Friends
Templates are your Friends Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | 2-3 pm | Zoom | Facilitator: Teresa Hutchins Would you love to have a template help streamline your online course and assure quality and accessibility? Join us on November 15 at 2:00 pm for an exploration ofthe USG’s Online Course Design Template. The webinar will show […]
QM Rubric Update Course – Free for Now
The Quality Matters Higher Ed rubric was updated to the seventh edition on July 5, 2023. If you use the QM rubric for any online course reviews (including informal colleague/peer reviews or self-reviews), you will now need to use the updated seventh edition of the rubric. From now until January 5, 2024, the self-paced Rubric […]
GHC Bookstore Fall 23 Faculty & Staff Appreciation Event
Please join us at the GHC Bookstore today, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for our Faculty and Staff Appreciation Celebration! Enjoy breakfast and lunch finger foods, an exclusive in-store discount, goody bags, and a chance to win a free Kindle! We look forward to seeing you there! **Please note: The discount is available online […]
The Aspen Institute Names Georgia Highlands College as a Top 150 U.S. Community Colleges Eligible for the 2025 Aspen Prize
Georgia Highlands College was announced as a 2025 Aspen Prize Top 150 U.S. Community College on October 31! The $1 million Aspen Prize aims to elevate the community college sector and draw attention to what exemplary colleges can do to promote economic mobility for students and talent development for communities. Read more about the selection […]