The University System of Georgia is partnering with KEPRO, a nationally recognized healthcare management company, to provide Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, which includes in-person counseling sessions, referrals to community resources, supervisory consultations, crises support and work-life referrals. KEPRO’s services will enable employees to access counseling sessions through a large network of professionals throughout the […]

To ensure the lowest and most accurate healthcare cost for employees and the state, the University System of Georgia (USG) has engaged the services of Alight Solutions to verify the eligibility of dependents covered under USG’s benefit plans. Any dependents who were enrolled in the USG health plans prior to July 2017, and have not […]

Please join us in welcoming Guangyao Chen to his new role as an assistant professor of physics at GHC! Yao’s hometown is in Xiaogan, China, and he comes from his previous position as a Lecturer at Georgia State University-Perimeter College. He holds a B.S. and M.S. from Wuhan University and received his Ph.D. in 2013 […]

Two great sessions on financial wellness be conducted at Fall In-Service by Valic. Conquering Student Loan Debt Education is essential to remain competitive, but it can be very expensive, and often financed through some form of borrowing. That debt could become a huge financial liability, even many years after graduation. This program discusses strategies that […]

We need your input! Last week, President Green sent out a call for employees to participate in our Organizational Climate Survey. Please see his message below. *** Dear GHC Family, It is my intent to consistently make Georgia Highlands College a better place to work. As part of that effort, I need to know how […]

Dr. Dana Nichols, Vice President of Academic Affairs, would like to announce that Dr. Steve Stuglin has accepted the position of Director of the Honors Program at GHC effective Fall 2019. Dr. Stuglin is Associate Professor of Communication at GHC, having been with the college since 2012. He has served the college in a variety […]

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 […]

Flu shots will be offered at Fall In-Service. They are FREE (and $25 in wellness credits!) for employees covered under a USG Medical Plan. If employee does not have insurance the cost is $28.09 and will be collected the day of the clinic. To receive your flu shot, bring your medical ID card and form […]

The LiveHealth Online Kiosk is available to Georgia Highlands employees and students. You can use LiveHealth Online for: *Allergies *Infections *Cold and flu-like symptoms such as a cough, sore throat, fever and headaches *Rashes and skin care The cost of the online visit is $49 or less if you have BCBSGA health benefits. The Kiosk […]

You may think you need an eye exam only when it’s time to update your eyewear prescription. But the truth is, eye exams are about a lot more than seeing whether you need a new pair of glasses or con­tacts. Comprehensive eye exams play an important role in your overall wellness, and you should get […]