Around 25 students took advantage of a college success workshop organized and led by Georgia Highlands College President Don Green. The four-week workshop took place at the beginning of the semester. Dean of Natural Science and Physical Education Greg Ford and Dean of Health Sciences Michelle Boyce also worked with the students. The pilot workshop […]

Open Enrollment begins Monday, October 30th and ends Friday, November 10. This is your opportunity to review your 2018 benefit choices that support your life and your health. Remember: If you would like to have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for 2018, you must enroll during Open Enrollment. The benefits administration system is new, and for many […]

The University System policy allows for the election of CTO (compensatory time off) in lieu of paid overtime. This form allows for full time non-exempt (hourly/bi-weekly) employees to elect either CTO or paid overtime. Compensatory time and paid overtime are calculated the same – time and a half for hours worked over 40. Approved compensatory time is […]

One of the most valuable employee benefits offered by the University System of Georgia is the option to save in a retirement plan that helps reduce your current taxes. Part time and full time employees are eligible to participate. Employees who participate in the plan might wonder why anyone would not take advantage of such a […]

On behalf of the PHED Department and Athletics we would like you to join us in welcoming to the world Laurel Ann Rainey , 6.4 pounds. Congratulations to Lorrie, Nick, and River on their new addition to the family.

Have you participated in the GHC Faculty/Staff Campaign? All names that have made a donation/pledge received by November 14, 5PM will be put into a drawing for a GHC Bag Chair.  taking charge – changing Lives 2 drawings for Cartersville and Floyd Campus and 1 drawing for each of the other sites. WHAT – can’t […]

Georgia Highlands College spent summer 2017 and fall 2017 working to improve enrollment processes for all students. Updates included some risk to enrollment growth for both semesters, but are expected to help students in the future. Summer 2017 enrollment saw a decrease of 73 students overall, while fall 2017 enrollment remained at 6,013 students (a […]

Welcome to the 2017-18 Campaign! Because you care, a child has a new book to read. Because you share, a high school student is going to college. Because you give, someone has hope for a new day. Because of you, things are changing for Georgia citizens everywhere! This year, we – state employees, are Stating […]

On behalf of Brenda Weeks:   Pecans will be distributed on Friday, Nov 10 from 9:00-1:00 and Monday, Nov 13 from 9:00 -5:00 with a lunch break from 12:00-1:00.  Please be sure to pick your pecans up on one of these days.  I will be taking all pecans not picked up home with me on Monday.  […]

The University System policy allows for the election of CTO (compensatory time off) in lieu of paid overtime. This form allows for full time non-exempt (hourly/bi-weekly) employees to elect either CTO or paid overtime. Compensatory time and paid overtime are calculated the same – time and a half for hours worked over 40. Approved compensatory time is […]