In its most recent article, ‘Civil + Structural Engineer’ magazine highlights Georgia Highlands College’s newest bachelor’s degree in building information modeling, calling it an innovative degree perfect for training the next generation of skilled labor and workforce in the construction and engineering sector. From the article “Attracting Next Generation’s Technical Workforce” found on their website: […]

For those that were unable to attend the Neurodiversity Training in November, we encourage you to watch the recording linked below. We discuss how to best advise students that are neurodivergent. This includes students diagnosed with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety and more. Neurodiversity Training Video: https://youtu.be/7DhOjbkqgV0 Then, if you would like to track your […]

Accounting takes on a new life in Annette Maddox’s classes at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). Students take a hard look at real company practices when working through their course material, applying their newly learned skills to real-world applications. “Students are more likely to be engaged in the material when I can show how it relates […]

In alignment with the intent of the Governors Vaccination Day for state employees, USG employees may request eight (8) hours of administrative time off between September 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021.   See below for FAQ’s and request form: FAQs_Vaccine Admin Day_FINAL GHC Vaccine Administrative Leave Requst Form    

If you asked someone, “What’s inside a library?” The answer would probably be, “Books.” And while that’s true, the library at Georgia Highlands College offers a whole lot more. In fact, recent studies show that visiting a library, like the one at GHC, is directly tied to higher overall GPAs, higher course grades, and increased […]

GeorgiaFIRST Financials Release 5.70 will be applied November 18, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. to Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. This GeorgiaFIRST Financials annual maintenance includes the following: PeopleSoft Update Images 9.2.037 – 9.2.039 New enhancements and functionality The following applications are not available during this scheduled maintenance window: GeorgiaFIRST PeopleSoft Financials production (FPROD) […]

Jingle Mingle dates for the three events that have been scheduled have been posted to the intranet calendar. https://intranet.highlands.edu/employee-calendar/ (not public facing). If other campuses have a date they would like to announce, please contact Tammy (or me) and we’ll get it added to the calendar. Sherri Beideck (self appointed Queen of Jingle Mingle-because, any […]

As far back as she can remember, Kim Causey always knew exactly what she wanted to be, and she credits her foundation at Georgia Highlands College for getting her there. “I have always known that I wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl,” she said. For Causey, a career in education […]

Dear GHC Community, Due to the Thanksgiving break, all the libraries will close at 5:30pm on Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. We will reopen with our regular hours on Monday, November 29th. We all hope you have a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break! Best, JF

As a part of the QEP implementation process, Quest for Success, Advising Awards were established. In order to recognize the work of faculty and staff advisors, individuals are recognized for their work in Advising Is Teaching Awards. These awards are nominated by students, reviewed by a committee, and result in one award per advisor-type each […]