USG e-clips from February 11, 2015

University System News: www.ajc.com Emotional pleas, but no vote on in-state tuition bill for immigrants http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/emotional-pleas-but-no-vote-on-in-state-tuition-bi/nj8DG/ Janel Davis The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Despite advance notice that no vote would be taken Tuesday, a full contingent of immigrant students and supporters turned out at a Senate committee, urging lawmakers to pass legislation granting in-state tuition for certain […]

Saving for Retirement

One of the most valuable employee benefits offered by the University System of Georgia is the option to save in a retirement plan that helps reduce your current taxes. A 403 (b) plan is a tax deferred retirement plan available to employees of public educational institutions and certain nonprofit organizations. Participating in a 403 (b) […]

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HR Spotlight – Multiple Position Appointments

Georgia Highlands College does not encourage or recommend engaging current GHC employees in a second position due to various complications that may arise out of dual employment. However, in extenuating circumstances where a dual employment relationship is entered into, this policy provides direction on how to manage the relationship. To view policy: http://www.highlands.edu/inc/files/userfiles/357-81bfca105cdfaae-HR104-MultiplePositionAppointments10-08-2014.pdf

HR Spotlight – Ethics Hotline Reporting Procedures

GHC is committed to an ethical, efficient, and effective work environment to allow us to successfully accomplish our mission. As a result, we have placed a high priority on assuring that each member of our college community has the opportunity and means to convey any matter that could compromise that environment. Employees are encouraged to […]

USG e-clips from February 10, 2015

University System News: www.mdjonline.com Batter up! ’17 Braves tickets soon to go on sale http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/26457419/article-Batter-up—17-Braves-tickets-soon-to-go-on-sale by Joe Kirby, Otis A. Brumby III and Lee B. Garrett, – Around Town Columnists …THE GEORGIA SENATE’S Higher Education Committee holds a hearing at 3 p.m. today on a bill that would allow those in the country illegally who […]

USG e-clips from February 9, 2015

University System News: www.myajc.com Corporate combos offer lessons for merging colleges http://www.myajc.com/news/business/corporate-combos-offer-lessons-for-merging-college/nj4r2/#55a20834.3566685.735638 By Russell Grantham – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Since 2012, Georgia’s public university system has launched mergers of a dozen state schools to cut costs and improve services, partly inspired by similar moves in the business world. The latest: Kennesaw State and Marietta’s Southern […]