The young attendees to Georgia Highlands College’s (GHC) Foundation Camp enjoyed fun in the sun the past two weeks through activities such as canoeing and kayaking, sports and scavenger hunts… and even a bit of science. Under the buzzing propellers of drones, Professor of Biology Sharryse Henderson brought science-based activities out […]

Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Biweekly Employees  Biweekly Employees: Please enter all time worked and all Absence Request for the July 11 – July 24, 2021 pay period by 4:00pm, Thursday, July 22nd . Employees no longer need to approve their own timesheet, however, employees will not be paid for any time or absences […]

Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Monthly Employees   Monthly Employees & Managers: Please have all absence requests entered and approved by 2:00pm, Wednesday, July 21, 2021.  Monthly timesheets do not need to be approved by the employee or the manager. However, all absences must be requested and approved for them to be paid. A link, […]

In a report showing that the University System of Georgia (USG) state economic impact grew to $18.6 billion, Georgia Highlands College (GHC) holds the second highest economic impact among state colleges in Georgia for fiscal year 2020. GHC’s economic impact was over $170 million and was part of the system directly and indirectly generating 155,010 […]

Georgia Highlands College recently updated the campus guidelines based on recommendations from the CDC and GDPH as well as new guidelines to campuses issued by the University System of Georgia on May 13, 2021. Visit chargeahead.highlands.edu for more details about GHC’s new campus guidelines, information for students, information for employees, and a comprehensive FAQs page. Data and reports […]

If you are considering retirement in the near future, please schedule an appointment with Human Resources. We want you to have all the information you need to make a decision that will best fit your needs. Benefits Continuation into Retirement policy If you are considering retirement, you will want to include your healthcare benefits at […]

Livongo is a new vendor Partner for the USG Healthcare plans for employees, retirees under age 65, and their covered spouses who are enrolled in the Anthem plans. Livongo combines advanced technology and one-on-one coaching. There are three program offerings: Diabetes Management Diabetes Prevention Weight Management There is no cost to employees (or spouses) for participating in these […]

Today, Tuesday, July 13, marks the Grand Opening of GHC’s Video Recording Studio on the Cartersville campus! Prepare to start the semester strong by recording high-quality videos for class with the simple touch of a single button. Reserve your free recording session today! Questions? ask@highlands.libanswers.edu

Please mark your calendars for the 2021 kick-off to the new academic year through Fall In-Service. The date is Friday, August 20, 2021. The location will be the Clarence Brown Conference Center in Cartersville. More information will be provided throughout the coming weeks.

GHC currently has contract tracing measures in place. Employees will be individually contacted by email regarding any possible on-campus exposures. Students will be individually contacted by text, via Navigate, of any possible on-campus exposures. Students and Employees should report Covid-19 close contact exposure and/or positive test results by contacting hr_covid-19@highlands.edu or phoning (706) 368-7724. By continuing to follow campus […]