In November, Our House, Polk County’s battered women and children’s shelter, sent a call to the community regarding desperately needed items for shelter residents. Georgia Highlands College’s chapter of AAWCC (American Association for Women in Community Colleges) answered the call by sponsoring a college-wide donation drive to provide the needed items to Our House. Items […]
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JEANS IN JANUARY
Want to wear blue jeans to work in January? Here’s how: President Don Green is launching a fun, new initiative allowing employees to wear jeans to work any day of the month in January but you have to pay to play! (Participation is optional of course) To participate in “Jeans in January”, employees can pay […]
Charger Cafe Holiday Closing
GHC Dining Services would like to say thank you to all students, faculty, and staff for a successful semester. The Cafe will be closed for winter break beginning Tuesday, December 9th and will reopen Monday, January 12th. Thank you again for a delightful semester. GHC Auxiliary Services
How to Add a Photo to an Office 365 Profile
How to add a Photo to an Office 365 profile To add a photo to your Office 365 account, follow these instructions: • Log in to Office 365: https://portal.office.com or http://www.highlands.edu/webmail • Click on the Outlook web icon to see your inbox • Click on your blank photo in the top right-hand corner • Select […]
GHC examining possibilities of a new partnership
On Friday, Nov. 14, President Don Green, along with several other representatives from GHC, met with DK Wu of the Chinese Association of American Community Colleges —CAACC. The meeting was the first step in determining the possibilities for a future relationship that would yield a higher number of Chinese international students attending GHC. Wu is […]
The SPIRIT of USG
The University System of Georgia encourages the cultivation of an ethical culture within its 31 institutions. This week USG institutions statewide have participated in “The SPIRIT of USG”. Our guiding principles are outlined by the acronym, SPIRIT, which represents: Stewardship, Prevention, Integrity, Responsibility, Inspiration and Trust. The focus correlates with International Fraud Awareness Week and […]
Turkey Trot 5k, Nov. 22nd, in Cartersville
All interested in the Turkey Trot 5k, Just a reminder that the Trukey Trot 5k is this coming Saturday at 9 am. The event will open at 8 am to hand out numbers, t-shirts, registration and other items. I would like to have a group photo around 8:30-8:40 am. Please wear your blue GHC PE […]
Inroduction of Microsoft Office 2013 class being offered by Continuing Education Department
Introduction to Microsoft Office 2013 is being offered by the Continuing Education Department to the first 15 faculty/staff that reply. The class will be held on November 20th from 9 am to 12 noon in the Cartersvile campus Computer Lab Room 212. Joan Maschke, retired GHC Professor, has agreed to offer this free class. It […]
Final Days for Open Enrollment
Better Choices for a healthier you Remember, this is the final week for 2015 Benefits Open Enrollment. You still have time to select benefits options for 2015. Did you know there’s a new program that offers you benefits like roadside assistance? NEW to USG employees for 2015! USG LifeStyle Benefits, […]
Turkey Trot 5k, Nov. 22nd, in Cartersville
Just a reminder to sign up for the Turkey Trot 5k coming up on Nov. 22nd. You don’t have to run it. The purpose is to get out and wear your GHC shirts to support the community and show some GHC pride. If you plan on participating, I would like to get a photo and […]