USG eclips for June 5, 2018

University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia Board of Regents announces finalist for Kennesaw State presidency https://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/georgia-board-regents-announces-finalist-for-kennesaw-state-presidency/B0ZJoD9Fj2YhuVj2rHDA3J/ By Eric Stirgus The Georgia Board of Regents announced Tuesday the finalist for the position of Kennesaw State University’s president: University of Georgia provost Pamela Whitten. Whitten has been in her current position since 2014. As UGA’s chief academic officer, […]

USG eclips for June 4, 2018

University System News: www.chronicle.com U.S. Foreign-Language Enrollments Are Falling. Not at This University. https://www.chronicle.com/article/US-Foreign-Language/243577?key=tsxY_TWHW8qXB5a8zx2fChSg2OQbiEMTxasOdfOaypMMAyyoHGUFLRehtGLDgSlcN1ZjOHFTLUh5QlVPdjBCazZubzQ1X1FaMzN2YTh0OWwzQUpGNlM4dVJIcw By Julian Wyllie Henry Crawford had big dreams four years ago as a high-school senior at a 350-student Christian institution in Dalton, Ga. He would apply to the United States Military Academy, earn a degree in a STEM field, and maybe […]

IT Policy Updates

The following policies governing technology at GHC have been updated, approved by Cabinet and issued: IT Acceptable Use Policy – https://georgiahighlands2.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/ITS/EZ8y9pSrfWFJiVnXDKcNd0ABk-o2tQiVF8Bg-bJdKnsKcQ IT Acceptable Use Standard – https://georgiahighlands2.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/ITS/ESA1u5vZd7BAtdOt-sh3SDEBSQaIbBwKpawlr2mr0cSdBQ IT Audit Policy – https://georgiahighlands2.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/ITS/Eah3vaGc3tpCswkF5u73IHIBLJOjiOtC8-nDinB0zwVBkg IT Analog Line Policy – https://georgiahighlands2.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/ITS/EZ1fH0kGEY1GrGZQKoJRwFEBWPOeAgYHMxuwxhIlZVMpnw IT Analog Line Standard – https://georgiahighlands2.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/ITS/Ed9kkDS1qPlIqY8jYtPsznQBCDERuUw5UyISzkzCjBjaCQ Please familiarize yourself with these documents as soon as you have […]

USG eclips for June 1, 2018

University System News: www.thedallasnewera.com Paulding Dual Enrollment Students complete High School Diploma and College Degree https://www.thedallasnewera.com/paulding-schools-news/pc-school-events/2576-paulding-dual-enrollment-students-complete-high-school-diploma-and-college-degree Written by Dalton Lemelle Jr William Evans becomes First Paulding County African American Male Dual Enrollment Graduate Georgia Highlands College Paulding Site provides a family-orientated culture that breaths success. The campus provides all the resources and the structure needed […]

Beef Up Your Physical Security

Employing good physical security practices does not have to include hiring a detachment of the queen’s guard for your campus (though this might be a nice attraction for prospective students!). Instead, just getting the word out to your community about the importance of a few basic physical security tips can substantially improve your institution’s security […]

Charger Orientations start next week!

This is a reminder that we have five Charger Orientations taking place this month for our new freshmen and transfer students. Dozens of potential new students will be on campus and get their first taste of GHC.  We encourage you to show your Charger pride by wearing orange and blue on these days. Friday, June 8 – Cartersville, 9 am Friday, […]

USG eclips for May 31, 2018

University System News: www.albanyherald.com STEVE WRIGLEY: Herald column doesn’t tell story of ASU consolidation http://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/herald-column-doesn-t-tell-story-of-asu-consolidation/article_ed8c77a5-c711-53fd-ae69-9763dbe2437b.html By Steve Wrigley At the Board of Regents meeting on May 15, Albany State University was front and center for the University System of Georgia’s Campus Spotlight presentation on blockchain technology. Albany State students, faculty and staff were well-represented and […]

Biweekly Payroll Reminder

Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Biweekly Employees  Biweekly Employees: Please enter all time worked for the May 20– June 02, 2018 pay period by 10:00am, Friday June 1st. Additionally, all absence requests must be entered and approved by 10:00am, Friday, June 1st. Employees no longer need to approve their own timesheet, however, employees will […]