USG e-clips for January 21, 2021

University System News: University Business How to provide 24/7 counseling for college students ‘Isolation is a petri dish for bad mental health,’ University of North Georgia counseling director warns By: Matt Zalaznick The University of North Georgia is expanding counseling services to around-the-clock care as student mental health issues have been exacerbated by the ongoing […]

Singing voice of Simba from Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ joins GHC business speaker series

Georgia Highlands College’s School of Business and Professional Studies will continue its virtual Entrepreneur Speaker Series this spring, kicking off Feb. 17 with actor and singer Jason Weaver, whose credits include the 1991 TV miniseries “The Jackson’s: An American Dream,” and providing the singing voice of Simba in the 1994 film “The Lion King.” The […]

First Amendment Awareness Week

Greetings GHC Faculty, The week of January 25-29 is First Amendment Awareness Week at GHC. This is the time each year when everyone at the college is encouraged to become more aware of what the First Amendment to the United States Constitution actually says and to reflect on the important freedoms it protects. GHC’s First Amendment Awareness Week has been sponsored by the Six Mile Post for well over […]

January EAP Seminar – Reframing Your World

Online Seminar: Reframing Your World | Available on Demand Starting January 19th Description: Discover the practical ways to reframe your perspective to live a more present and positive life. Download the full 2021 EAP Webinar Calendar here Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Available any time, any day, your EAP is a free, confidential benefit […]

Supporting the GHC Community Since 1973

Still interested in making a difference in the lives of students? You can donate to the GHC Foundation today! The GHC Foundation has been committed to supporting the GHC community since 1973. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the GHC Foundation is pleased to make a number of scholarships available to our current students. As […]

National Book Award winner of John Lewis trilogy speaks at GHC student virtual event

Andrew Aydin, the creator and co-author of the graphic novel memoir series “MARCH,” spoke to Georgia Highlands College (GHC) students on Tuesday, Jan. 12, during a virtual event. The National Book Award winning story focuses on the real-life experiences of late U.S Congressman John Lewis. Aydin’s trilogy showcases the civil rights movement and is told […]

GHC Tutorial Center

GHC’s Tutorial Center is working virtually this semester.  We look forward to serving your students!  The tutors would love to come to your classes either virtually or in some cases face-to-face for a 5-minute introduction to our services.  If you are interested in a class visit, please email: nmartin@highlands.edu with the details. Students can access […]

CETL: “Rather Than” series begins tomorrow!

Teach Students (rather than content) Thurs, Jan 21   |   11:00 am-12:15 pm, Zoom   |   Facilitator: Rachel Rupprecht This is the first in CETL’s new three-part “Rather Than” workshop series, in which we hone in on important yet challenging aspects of teaching. This time, we consider how to make our courses—especially those we have taught many […]