TRS Salary Limits and EE/ER Contribution Rates

Fiscal Year 2020 TRS Contribution Rates The board also adopted the employee and employer contribution rates for Fiscal Year 2020. The TRS, a defined benefit plan, operates on a fiscal year cycle (July 1 – June 30). The TRS employer rate will increase for Fiscal Year 2019 and Fiscal Year 2020 as follows: FISCAL YEAR […]

Mediation Training

GHC’s Human Resource Manager, Stephanie Stewart, recently attended a Medication Training.  Below she shared of her experience. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to attend mediation training offered through the KSU Summer Institute.  Not only is it practical for all aspects of one’s life and wherever conflict may exist, it is a game changer! […]

Your Charger Orientation Reminder

Below are the dates for the orientations happening in July. Remember Charger Orientation is the first chance that most of our students interact with GHC. We encourage our faculty and staff to wear blue and orange that day to show your #ChargerPride! As always, let us know if you have questions. For more information about […]

VALIC EMPLOYEE SESSIONS- CARTERSVILLE

Valic can help you with investing in your future! This is available to part-time and full-time employees. Stephen Mink with Valic will be conducting employee sessions on Friday, June 22,  2018 on the Cartersville campus to review and set up retirement plans for any interested employees. Remember, financial well-being is a part of your USG Well-being journey! […]

LiveHealth Online Kiosk – see a doctor now

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 […]

Reminder – Highlands “Unlikely” Hikers

Reminder – Highlands “Unlikely” Hikers June hike is this Saturday, the 23rd. To join, contact Andrea Mathis – amathis@highlands.edu  *** A signed USG waiver, is required before participating. *** USG Fitness Program Waiver 03.24.2016 Meet at 9:30am  on the Berry College campus in Rome GA at the Victory lake parking area located on the right at the […]

Writing Tutoring

Starting summer semester 2018, GHC’s Tutorial Centers will be offering writing tutoring by appointment.  Students can schedule a 30 minute session for any of their writing needs by logging into TutorTrac.  The link for TutorTrac and instructions for making an appointment can be found by going to the following page: https://sites.highlands.edu/tutorial-center/schedule/. If you have any […]

VOYA HOSPITAL INDEMNITY PLAN

Hospital stays are rarely an enjoyable experience. Costs can add up quickly — medical bills; travel, food and lodging costs; plus, the day to-day expenses that don’t stop while you’re in the hospital. The financial pressures can be overwhelming. That’s where the USG Hospital Indemnity plan can help. USG_2017OE_Hospital_Indemnity_Plan_ VOYA – How to file Claim […]