New Biology Instructor

Please join us in welcoming Mahirah Baker to her new role as an instructor of biology. Originally from Paterson, NJ, she graduated from William Paterson University with a bachelor’s in biology and received her master’s in pharmacology and toxicology from Michigan State University. She has worked as a part-time instructor at GHC previously teaching anatomy […]

New Healthcare Management Assistant Professor

Please join us in welcoming the new Healthcare Management Assistant Professor Jay Pickern. Currently living in Rome, Jay grew up in Florida and has spent the last ten years in Nashville, TN. He has a Doctor of Business Administration degree and has co-authored peer reviewed articles in the Journal of Organizational Psychology and the Journal […]

Understanding the Basics of Online Safety and Security

Shopping, surfing, banking, gaming, and connecting ‘smart’ appliances such as toasters and refrigerators are some of the many actions performed each minute in cyberspace. These common everyday activities carry the cyber threats of social engineering to gain unauthorized access to data, identity theft, bullying, location tracking, and phishing, to name just a few. How can […]

Policy Updates: IT Wireless Network Security Policy, IT Privacy Policy

The following IT policies have been updated: IT Wireless Network (Wi-Fi) Security Policy (IT.PO.380) – Important changes to this policy include restrictions on the use of unapproved wireless infrastructure devices such as access points and routers and the explicit requirement for employees to use the secure GHC-Employee wireless network, were available, while performing work-related activities […]

$2 Million Cyberattack Cripples New York College

A ransomware attack crippled Monroe’s College’s email, website, and learning management system last week, with the attackers demanding $2,000,000 in Bitcoin to restore the affected systems. Other higher education institutions, such as Grinnell, Oberlin, and Hamilton College, were also subject to serious ransomware attacks on their systems this year. “Typically these attacks start with a […]

Behavioral health Specialists at Your Fingertips

If you are feeling stressed, worried or having a tough time, you can talk to a licensed psychologist or therapist through video using LiveHealth Online Psychology. LiveHealth Online is an easy to use, private and, in most cases, you can see a therapist within four days or less. See flyer for more information! Behaviorial Specialists […]

Keeping Tabs on Mobile Devices

With an increasing amount of sensitive data being stored on personal devices, the value and mobility of smartphones, tablets, and laptops make them appealing and easy targets. These simple tips will help you be prepared in case your mobile device is stolen or misplaced. Encrypt sensitive information. Add a layer of protection to your files by […]

USG Water Challenge Begins July 1

The University System will be participating in a water challenge beginning on July 1st. Track your water intake over the course of 6 weeks. Track up to 275 glasses of water–or 25 full days–to be put in a drawing for a fabulous grand prize and other prizes as well!  Please use this log to track […]