Contact Tracing Update

Effective August 15th, Rachael Bratz will be the point of contact (POC) for all COVID-19 tracing. Employees and students should report COVID-19 positive situations (themselves, or someone they were in close contact with – defined as less than six feet for 15 minutes or longer) by contacting Rachel via: HR_COVID-19@highlands.edu and/or 706-368-7724  

The USG Well-being Challenge Starts Today!

The USG Well-being Fall Challenge Begins today! Sign up today and join a team as we (virtually) visit all 26 institutions of the University System of Georgia (USG), unlocking fun facts and visual highlights as steps are converted into mileage. Participants have from August 17 to September 27 to unlock the various campuses, touching those […]

Sign Up & Join a Team Today! The USG Well-being Fall Challenge Starts Monday

The USG Well-being Fall Challenge Begins August 17! During this fall’s challenge, participants will (virtually) visit all 26 institutions of the University System of Georgia (USG), unlocking fun facts and visual highlights as steps are converted into mileage. Participants have from August 17 to September 27 to unlock the various campuses, touching those tucked within […]

Free Yoga & Mindfulness Courses Available On Demand

USG Well-being and Virgin Pulse have teamed up with Whil to offer free yoga and mindfulness courses for benefits eligible employees. These brief videos offer easy to follow instructions and are perfect for both beginners and  beyond. To access these and other USG Well-being programs follow the pathway below: https://oneusgconnect.usg.edu/ Click Manage My Benefits (Duo) Click on […]

New Academic Advisor

Please join us in welcoming Clay Shiflett to his new position as Academic Advisor! Hailing from Rome, GA, Clay graduated from Shorter University with his degree in Business Administration in 2013. This fall, he will begin in the MBA program at Berry College. Prior to joining GHC, Clay was the Music Minister for Meadowdale Baptist Church […]

New Instructor of Nursing

Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Hand to her new position as Instructor of Nursing at the Heritage Hall site! Born and raised in Cherokee County, Alabama, Jennifer currently resides in a small community called Spring Garden. She graduated from Jacksonville State University with a bachelor’s in Nursing and received her master’s as a Pediatric […]

Face Coverings Required on Campus

In the best interest of the health and safety of our community and based on instructions from the USG, effective July 15th all GHC employees and students must wear face coverings when inside GHC buildings (see usg.edu/coronavirus for more details).

New Instructor of Nursing

Please join us in welcoming Bethany Blevins to her new position as Instructor of Nursing at the Heritage Hall site! Bethany was born and raised in Rome, GA where she currently resides. She attended Shorter University where she received her Bachelor’s in Biology. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Nursing from Kennesaw State University and […]