QPR Suicide Prevention Training

We can all save lives! For the month of February, we invite students, staff, and faculty to participate in free Suicide Prevention Training provided by the QPR Institute and the USG Mental Health initiative. From the website: QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer – the three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as […]

REMINDER: 2021 PRESIDENT’S HOLIDAY CARD ART CONTEST

Time is running out for GHC students to compete in the 2021 art contest:

2021 card art contestPlease help the President’s Office promote the 2021 art contest to current students (see student email below).

This is a great opportunity for GHC students on several levels:

  1. having their original art represent GHC on the 2021 annual holiday card mailing;
  2. having their bio shared with elected officials, USG leadership and college presidents, and friends of GHC;
  3. building student engagement portfolio;
  4. being acknowledged during GHC’s student Fall Frenzy event; and
  5. winning a $100 VISA gift card.

DEADLINE to submit entries is Monday, October 18th

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE: 

holidaycontest.highlands.edu

Please share as you can and direct contest questions to PresidentsOffice@highlands.edu .

 

From: Enrolledstudents <enrolledstudents-bounces@mail.highlands.eduOn Behalf Of enrolledstudents@mail.highlands.edu
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 3:45 PM
To: enrolledstudents@highlands.edu
Subject: Holiday Art Contest: Win a $100 gift card in the GHC president’s art contest!

Good day, Chargers!

The GHC president’s office is once again reaching out to student artists with the chance to have their art featured on the annual holiday card. The winner also receives a $100 VISA gift card. 

If you’re ready to put your drawing, painting, digital, or other artistic medium skills to work, visit our special holidaycontest.highlands.edu page to learn more about details, criteria, and how to submit today!

Enter NOW for a chance to have your art featured and win a $100 VISA gift card.

Deadline to submit entries is 12:00 noon, MONDAY, OCTOBER 18,

by email to PresidentsOffice@highlands.edu

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE: holidaycontest.highlands.edu

Go Chargers!

-Georgia Highlands College

 

Disability Etiquette

Many people feel uncomfortable around individuals with disabilities, uncertain  how to act in their presence. How can we promote inclusion and show respect when we’re unsure what to do? The DC Office of Disability Rights (ODR) created the following short video on disability etiquette. Watch the protagonist, Bob, as he learns how to interact with […]

2021 COMMENCEMENT COUNTDOWN: 6 DAYS!

Primary updates to share this week include 1) weather watch, venue options, & decisions; 2) livestream links; and 3) student cap & gown orders. GHC’s 2021 commencement ceremonies are officially less than a week away, and we are excited to celebrate with you in person on the Floyd campus! Please note GHC is closely monitoring […]

2021 COMMENCEMENT COUNTDOWN: 13 DAYS!

Primary updates to share this week include 1) faculty confirmations & parking; 2) shoes & attire; and 3) campus access. Attending full-time faculty have been emailed RSVP confirmations and parking passes for their commencement ceremony (re: email from President’s Office dated 04/29/21). This email details the designated campus entrance, locations for parking and faculty robing, […]

2021 COMMENCEMENT: GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS & FACULTY DEADLINES

Primary updates to share this week include 1) graduating student requirements and 2) pending deadlines for faculty: Walraven Award nominations [Monday] and Mace Bearer votes [Thursday]. Graduating students who wish to participate in commencement are required to submit a petition for graduation and commencement reservation by Friday, April 2. Please encourage our graduating students to visit commencement.highlands.edu for updates most relevant […]

Charger Innovation Challenge

The Charger Innovation Challenge is Back! Please help us get the word out to our student body! The Charger Innovation Challenge is open to ALL GHC students! Multi-disciplinary teams are welcome. Teams can be any combination up to three members. What is the Charger Innovation Challenge? It is a Shark Tank-style pitch competition where students […]