CETL: Join a Faculty Learning Community Today!

Faculty, would you like to learn how to improve your teaching practice in a community with like-minded GHC faculty? Join a learning community today! This year the USG is sponsoring five Faculty Learning Communities at GHC, each led by a Chancellor’s Learning Scholar who has chosen a topic to explore. Register by November 25 at […]

Hand Washing Tips

Keeping hands clean is one of the most important things we can do to stop the spread of respiratory illnesses like flu and COVID-19. Proper Handwashing Tips: Wash hands thoroughly with soap + warm water Wash for 20-30 seconds or sing “Happy Birthday” two times in a row Soap and warm water are the best […]

Hello November! From your GHC Library.

We’re so glad to provide a November Guide with several different ways for you to celebrate that Autumn is finally here, and it is in full swing! Whether you’re interested in learning about American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, the purpose of No Shave November, leaving a note of gratitude on our virtual Thankful […]

GHC chair joins state leadership program

Georgia Highlands College’s Department Chair of Kinesiology and Wellness Lisa Jellum was recently selected to serve as a University System of Georgia (USG) Leadership Fellow by the USG Center for Leadership Excellence. As a leadership fellow, Jellum will work with others to provide support around the system and will be called upon to facilitate workshops […]

Open Staff Positions

Digital Media Specialist (Heritage Hall) Electrician Financial Aid Assistant (Floyd) Grounds Maintenance Technician (Rome) Police Officer (Paulding) As a reminder, to access OneUSG Connect – Careers go to OneUSG Connect Employee Self Service. Accessing, searching and applying is easy! Log into OneUSG Connect From Recruiting, select “Apply for Jobs” to view internal job postings Click […]

TRS Beneficiaries

It is critical that you designate at least one primary and one secondary beneficiary with TRS. To do so, you must log in to your online TRS account and complete the Designate Beneficiary section. Not having beneficiaries on file can lead to frustration and unnecessary legal issues. Wills, divorce decrees, remarriages, etc. do not determine […]

National Diabetes Month Virtual Event, Today, 12:15 p.m.

Join us today at 12:15 pm as Kimberly Roberts, Assistant Professor of Nursing, talks about the basics of diabetes including the types of diabetes, symptoms, how to manage it and preventative steps. Sponsored by Business Leaders of Tomorrow This is a virtual event and free and open to all students, faculty & staff. Zoom Link: https://highlands.zoom.us/j/95106489404

The Great American Smokeout: Kicking the Habit

By Daniel Fabry, GHC HR Wellness Intern Smoking is the largest worldwide preventable cause of death and is estimated to be responsible for the deaths of 480,000 people annually (1 in 5 deaths). Over 16 million people living in the United States live with a smoking–related disease. The rate of cigarette smoking has declined from […]