Georgia Highlands College (originally Floyd Junior College in 1970) had a single graduate at the end of its founding year. The first commencement ceremony was in 1971 with GHC’s first president, David McCorkle, and the dean, Wesley Walraven, presiding over the small event in the president’s office on the Floyd campus. As a special return […]

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 […]

Please join me for a series of strategic planning focus groups in the coming weeks. Registration is required to receive the meeting login information. Please register via this link. These one-hour sessions are designed to introduce participants to the core values and priorities associated with our new strategic plan and to solicit input related to […]

Mary Holland, retiree of GHC, passed away April 28, 2020. The funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mary Googe Holland will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at twelve o’clock in the afternoon in the Gammage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Harper officiating.  Interment will follow in the Northview Cemetery. The family of Mrs. Holland […]

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Be sure to mark your calendars for this week’s exciting Wellness events: Date Time Sponsor Activity Monday, 5/3 11:30 am USG Well-being Yoga (All Levels) Tuesday, 5/4 10:00 am USG Well-being Office Stretch Break Tuesday, 5/4 11:30  am KEPRO Effective Communication in the Workplace Tuesday, 5/4 12:20 pm USG Well-being Tabata Tuesday, 5/4 1:30 pm […]

Check out this webpage for content designed to help students Charge into Finals, with a “May the 4th Be with You” twist! Students and faculty/staff alike can visit the Study Resources Tab for help with citations and to sign up for “Lunch & Learn” sessions with Librarian Marla. Then check out the Relax Resources Tab […]

FMLA allows employees to balance their work and family lives by taking reasonable unpaid* leave for certain family and medical reasons. The FMLA seeks to accomplish this in a manner that accommodates the legitimate interests of employers, minimizes the potential for employment discrimination on the basis of gender, while promoting equal employment opportunity for men […]

USG Employee Assistance Program The University System of Georgia partners with KEPRO to provide employees and their household family members with a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services are confidential at no cost. Your company code is: USGcares 1-844-243-4440; Available 24/7; 365 days a year Counseling and Well-being Up to 4 sessions, per counseling issue Telephonic […]