Iranian Hackers Targeting US Colleges

GHC IT has received information from the University System of Georgia Cybersecurity office and one of their strategic technology partners about an ongoing series of phishing attacks occurring against colleges and universities in the United States. It is believed that these attacks are sponsored by the Iranian government. This type of state-sponsored cybercrime has occurred […]

USG eclips for August 22, 2018

University System News: www.myajc.com New Kennesaw State leader hopes to keep student costs affordable https://www.myajc.com/news/local-education/new-kennesaw-state-leader-hopes-keep-student-costs-affordable/RWdogH0gPDR5AOhFslWg6O/ By Eric Stirgus – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kennesaw State University’s new president wants to figure out what classes best fit student needs, start a fundraising campaign and graduate more career-ready students to work in local businesses. She also said she’s […]

USG eclips for August 23, 2018

University System News: www.statesboroherald.com GSU names president search committee Group of 18 will interview candidates, make recommendations https://www.statesboroherald.com/local/gsu-names-president-search-committee/ From Staff Reports The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has named the two committees required by Regents’ policy to conduct a national search for the next president of Georgia Southern University.   www.savannahnow.com […]

IT Policy Update – Email

The below email policy and standard have been updated, approved by Cabinet, and issued: IT.PO.180 – Email Purpose  Email is the official form of written, electronic communication for Georgia Highlands College employees and should be used accordingly. The purpose of this policy is to define appropriate use of email.   Scope  This policy applies to […]

IT Policy Update – Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

The below Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy and standard for employee-owned technology in use at the institution have been updated, approved by Cabinet, and issued: IT.PO.410 – Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Purpose The purpose of this policy is to empower Georgia Highlands College employees to utilize personal computing devices in order to work […]

GHC night at the Rome Braves – THIS SATURDAY

GHC Night at the Rome Braves Game will be Saturday, August 25th. Rome Braves vs. West Virginia at 6pm. No advance purchase of tickets required, just wear your GHC logo attire or show your GHC ID at the stadium ticket office that night and pay only $4 admission per person. Fireworks following the game.

Ambassadors Silent Auction – Friday

Don’t forget to stop by Etowah Ballroom 1&2 during In-Service for the Ambassadors Silent Auction on Friday, August 24. Bidding will be open from 8:00am -10:20am ONLY! Items need to be paid and pick up from 12-12:30 on Friday, August 24. As always, we have some amazing items this year.  Support the GHC Ambassadors, and […]

Monthly Payroll Reminder

Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Monthly Employees   Monthly Employees & Managers: Please have all absence requests entered and approved by 12:00pm, Thursday, August 23rd. Monthly timesheets do not need to be approved by the employee or the manager. However, all absences must be requested and approved for them to be paid. A link, https://www.usg.edu/oneusg/training, to the […]

Biweekly Payroll Reminder

Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Biweekly Employees  Biweekly Employees: Please enter all time worked for the August 12– August 25, 2018 pay period by 10:00am, Thursday, August 23rd.  You will have to estimate your time through Saturday, August 25th. Additionally, all absence requests must be entered and approved by 10:00am, Thursday, August 23rd. Employees no longer need […]

USG eclips for August 20, 2018

University System News: www.walb.com Albany State University to be the first school to offer two new degree programs http://www.walb.com/story/38909714/albany-state-university-to-be-the-first-school-to-offer-two-new-degree-programs By Grason Passmore, Reporter ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Albany State University will be the first school to offer two new degree programs. ASU students have an exciting new program coming their way. “So the Nexus Degree […]