USG e-clips for May 19, 2023

University System News: Atlanta Business Chronicle Savannah to get new medical school campus By Rebecca Grapevine  –  Staff Reporter Georgia is slated to get a new four-year medical campus in Savannah as soon as next year.  The new Medical College of Georgia (MCG) campus will begin accepting students in fall 2024, if the accrediting body […]

USG e-clips for May 22, 2023

University System News: Dalton Daily Citizen Margaret Venable: Leaving the Roadrunner nest By Margaret Venable The decision to retire from the University System of Georgia after more than 30 years, eight-and-a-half years as president of Dalton State College, was not a decision I took lightly. While I look forward to a more flexible schedule that […]

Be Kind Calandar

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, here are a few ideas on how you can show kindness to yourself, and spread kindness to those around you. Set aside time to take care of yourself, not just this month, but anytime you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed. For information on our Employee Assistance Program, go […]

Monthly Payroll Reminder

Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Monthly Employees   Monthly Employees & Managers: Please have all absence requests entered and approved by 12:00pm, Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  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. Managers, please […]

Monthly Payroll Reminder

Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Monthly Employees   Monthly Employees & Managers: Please have all absence requests entered and approved by 12:00pm, Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  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. Managers, please […]

Memorial Day Holiday 2023

Good Morning, Monday, 05/29/2023 is the Memorial Day Holiday. Please note that we are allowed 8 hours holiday pay for 05/29/2023. You have two options to make up the 9 required hours for that day. 1. You will need to either work an extra hour during the week of 05/28-06/03 to make up the required […]

Diversity in History: Dr. SreyRam Kuy (1978 – )

Dr. SreyRam Kuy story is one of triumph and resilience. In 1975, just three years before Dr. Kuy was born in 1978, the Cambodian government was toppled by Pol Pot and his Khmer Rouge rebels who wanted to create a perfect communist society in the country. Prior to the takeover, Dr. Kuy’s mother, a teacher, […]

Comp Time Payout FY2023

Good Morning, The comp time hours paid out to each eligible employee will be based on the employee’s comp time balance as of May 27, 2023.  Comp time accrued through May 27, 2023 will be paid out on the 3rd June Biweekly payroll(pay date of 06/30/2023).  If you have any questions, please email payroll@highlands.edu. Thank […]