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 […]
Category Archives: GHC News
WATCH THIS VIDEO: See how the GHC Foundation supports student success
Check out this informational video and see how the GHC Foundation has supported student success since 1973. Did you know? The GHC Foundation contributes over half a million dollars to scholarships and programs each year. Learn more about the GHC Foundation and the “Heart of Gold” faculty/staff campaign by visiting our special campaign quick guide online. […]
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 […]
November is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month – check out these resources to learn more!
GHC Library has added a new page of resources on the Social Justice LibGuide to help celebrate American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month and bring attention to Native American topics and discussions. We hope that our students and faculty will enjoy this collection of materials that seek to amplify Native American stories, voices, and […]
Nursing student grateful for scholarship
Receiving a scholarship through the GHC Foundation fills students with a sense of gratitude. GHC student Lisa McAfee said being able to maintain enrollment through a scholarship has been both a privilege and an honor. “Thanks to your generous support I am on my way to accomplishing my goal and becoming a Registered Nurse,” McAfee […]
SHOP SMILE.AMAZON.COM FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND HELP GHC!
YOU SHOP. AMAZON GIVES…. TO THE GHC FOUNDATION! If you shop amazon.com, then be sure to shop online through smile.amazon.com and the GHC Foundation will get a small percentage of your purchase as a donation that will be used for the college and its students! AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same […]