Developing healthy responses to overcome challenges in our lives is really the essence of mental health wellness. You may have heard the term resilience, which is the ability to handle life’s setbacks. There are strategies you can put in place to deal with adversity in a productive way that can help you maintain wellbeing. The […]

Hello Chargers, I have some exciting news to wrap out the week! Starting Monday, The fitness areas- downstairs weight room, cardio room, yoga room and track- of the Cartersville Student Center are opening back up for faculty and staff! Hours of operation will be 7am-7pm Monday-Thursday. The building can only be entered through the north […]

Don’t miss the USG online Well-being Portal demo this morning at 10:00 am.  In this demo, you will discover all that USG Well-being has to offer and learn how you can earn up to $100 on your November paycheck! Click here to join in at 10:00 am  

Be sure to mark your calendars for next week’s exciting Wellness events: Date Time Sponsor Activity Monday, 7/27 10:00 am USG Well-being Debunking Fad Diets Monday, 7/27 12:00 pm USG Well-being Money Monday: Invest Confidently in Your Future Wednesday, 7/29 12:00 – 1:00 pm Kaiser Permanente Eat Well, Live Well: Eating Well for Your Health […]

It is necessary for employees preparing to return to on-site work arrangements to complete (and acknowledge) the short Covid-19 Training for Employees and Managers module in D2L. All employees are required to complete the training by August 1st. To access this training: Go to https://highlands.view.usg.edu/ and login with your network credentials. Select the Covid-19 Required Training for Employees […]

Over 100 high school students have enrolled in Georgia Highlands College’s Dual Enrollment program in Polk County and graduated while gaining college credit thanks to a partnership between GHC and the Polk County School District. “Over the past five years, the partnership between the Polk School District and Georgia Highlands College has proven to be […]

Happening Friday and Saturday – Help us celebrate GHC’s Class of 2020! #GHC20 To watch, please tune into GHC Online TV, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.  

As students at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) worked toward graduation this spring semester, the novel COVID-19 virus created a unique situation for students across all programs of study. However, through their resilience, more than 1,000 students are set to be highlighted in the upcoming virtual commencement. Taniesha Harrison is one of the combined 119 students […]

Microsoft updated their licensing model for Microsoft Office 365 earlier this year and, as part of the Division of Information Technology’s efforts to minimize cost increases and support GHC’s budget reduction efforts for FY2021, we have revised our contract as follows: Full-time staff, full-time faculty, and all students will continue to be able to use […]

Online Seminar: Explore New Horizons and Expand the Mind | Available on Demand starting July 21st Discover the possibility and promise of seeking and exploring new horizons. YOUR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – Available any time, any day, your Employee Assistance Program is a free, confidential benefit to help you balance your work, family, and personal […]