Many people try to use language they think is disability-friendly, but it may actually be disrespectful to the disability community. People-first, disability-friendly terminology is language that promotes inclusivity. Many well-meaning, dedicated people inadvertently use misguided language can unintentionally promote exclusion, instead of inclusion. GHC is committed to a culture of inclusivity, and it takes employees […]
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Comp Time Payout FY2021
Good Morning, This year’s comp time payout schedule has been modified to provide time for processing. The comp time hours paid out to each eligible employee will be based on the employee’s comp time balance as of May 29, 2021. Comp time accrued through May 29, 2021 will be paid out on the 2nd June […]
AIG – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANNING SESSIONS
AIG can help you with investing in your future! This is available to part-time and full-time employees. You can now meet with Stephen Mink with AIG in the convenience of your own home or office using WebEx! Stephen Mink will be conducting employee sessions for GHC employees via WebEx May 19, 2021 to review and set up retirement […]
GHC Inform Server Updates
Securing information and information systems remains a core responsibility of all University System of Georgia (USG) organizations. The Information Security Program at Georgia Highlands College has determined that systems configured with password authentication alone are no longer secure and at risk of compromise. Therefore, we will be adding Duo multi-factor authentication to the login for […]
Next Week In Wellness
Be sure to mark your calendars for next week’s exciting Wellness events: Date Time Sponsor Activity Monday, 5/17 11:30 am USG Well-being Monday Mindfulness Matters Tuesday, 5/18 10:00 am USG Well-being Office Stretch Break Tuesday, 5/18 12:20 pm USG Well-being Tabata Tuesday, 5/18 12:30 pm KEPRO Let’s Sleep on It: Developing a Healthy Sleep Pattern […]
GHC Inform New Server
Securing information and information systems remains a core responsibility of all University System of Georgia (USG) organizations. The Information Security Program at Georgia Highlands College has determined that systems configured with password authentication alone are no longer secure and at risk of compromise. Therefore, we will be adding Duo multi-factor authentication to the login for […]
Recent PhD graduate credits GHC this commencement season for strong foundation
On April 29, Cory Lowe walked across the stage to celebrate earning his PhD in Criminology at the University of Florida, a little more than a decade after earning his Associate of Arts in Political Science at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). Although Lowe initially received his PhD in 2020, commencement ceremonies were put on hold […]
RETIREMENT@WORK – Everything for your USG Retirement Plans on one location.
Would you like to open an investment, view your balances or make changes to your supplemental retirement plans? View and manage your investments through Retirement@Work. Retirement@Work User Guide 5.2020
From Gambia to the graduation stage, GHC grad plans to start his own company
For Georgia Highlands College graduate Lamin Kuyateh, attending and graduating from Georgia Highlands College was both a milestone in his academic career and a gateway for engaging and learning about American culture. He will be joining other graduates during GHC’s commencement on Thursday. Originally from Gambia, Kuyateh came to the U.S. in 2014 for greater […]
Disability Terminology
Many people try to use language they think is disability-friendly, but it may actually be disrespectful to the disability community. People-first, disability-friendly terminology is language that promotes inclusivity. Many well-meaning, dedicated people inadvertently use misguided language can unintentionally promote exclusion, instead of inclusion. GHC is committed to a culture of inclusivity, and it takes employees […]