If you missed the regular season play you still have a chance to see them in action this Thursday. Here are some photos from their recent game against South Georgia State College.
Category Archives: GHC News
CONTINUOUS SERVICE WAIVER – RETIREMENT
Policy 8.2.8.2 Definition of a USG Retiree/Eligibility for Retirement allows employees to request a waiver to the continuous service requirement. Notwithstanding the requirements of this policy or Policy 8.2.8.4, the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources shall have the authority to waive the requirements regarding continuous service with the USG as it relates to the eligibility to […]
CETL: Accessibility Workshop Course
Accessibility Workshop Course Mon, May 17 – Fri, May 28 | Asynchronous, D2L | Facilitator: Rachel Rupprecht This two-week mostly asynchronous workshop course (delivered in D2L) offers a comprehensive look at the standards and strategies for making course content accessible to all students. By successfully completing this workshop, you will be able to: Explain how […]
Upcoming GHC commencement returns to a tradition dating back to the founding of the college
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 […]
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 […]
Strategic Planning Focus Groups for Faculty and Staff
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 […]
Retiree Passing
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 […]
Best Practices in Teaching Symposium this Friday!
Best Practices in Teaching Symposium symposium.highlands.edu
This Week In Wellness
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 […]
GHC Library is Here to Help Students Charge into Finals!
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 […]