Good Morning, OneUSG Connect will be unavailable to all University System of Georgia employees from 11:15 p.m., Friday, December 3, 2021, until 12 p.m., Saturday, December 4, 2021. During this time, Employee Self Service and Manager Self Service will not be available. Benefits will be available. If you have any questions, please email payroll@highlands.edu. Thank […]
What’s in a library visit at GHC?
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 […]
USG e-clips for November 29. 2021
University System News: The Chronicle of Higher Education Have We Gotten Student Success Completely Backward? By Aaron Basko Between 2003 and 2014, in collaboration with the consulting firm EAB, Georgia State University led a revolution in student success. Through a series of pilot programs that grew into a sweeping campus-culture shift, Georgia State raised its six-year graduation […]
New Episode of Charge Together!
As seen in the Update from the Office of the President: I am happy to share the newest episode of our ongoing update series called Charge Together! This episode features Michelle Lockett (Assistant Vice President of Academic Resources and Retention) and Ken Reaves (Marietta Campus Dean). You can watch the full video by clicking here, or you can […]
Remote Work Opportunity
In an effort to recognize the fine work our teams continue to do and save a little money for the college in the process, GHC will have remote operations starting December 16, then returning to in-person operations on January 4. Please work with your manager to determine the best way for you to do this […]
HOLIDAY SWEATER CONTEST: Cartersville Photo Op 12/01!
Join remote holiday Charger game fun by participating in the 2021 Sweater Contest! GHC photographers will be on campus for scheduled Jingle Mingle events on the following dates: December 1, Cartersville December 9, Floyd December 15, Paulding Wear your holiday sweater for photos at upcoming Jingle Mingle events to have your picture submitted for one of the […]
USG e-clips for November 23, 2021
University System News: Georgia Public BroadcastingBoard of Regents won’t change names of buildings, colleges with racist linksBy Dave WilliamsThe University System of Georgia has decided not to pursue plans to rename dozens of buildings and colleges named for historical figures associated with racism. The board voted Monday not to accept the recommendations of an advisory […]
USG e-clips for November 22, 2021
University System News: The Red & Black USG will not rename buildings or colleges despite committee recommendationsJake Drukman The University System of Georgia Board of Regents announced Monday that it will not pursue name changes to buildings or colleges at its 26 institutions despite recommendations from an advisory group tasked with reviewing the names. The […]
GHC VACCINE INCENTIVES
Georgia Highlands College continues to recognize the high COVID-19 transmission rates in the state of Georgia and the impacts this presents to the GHC community. To encourage faculty, staff, and students who can get vaccinated to do so, GHC will utilize HEERF III Institutional funds for this vaccine incentive program. Mirroring the USG Well-being program’s […]
UPCOMING GHC VACCINATION EVENT
Georgia Highlands College will hold a Vaccination Event at the Cartersville site on December 3rd starting at 10AM. The event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Spouses, children, and other family members may also participate in the vaccination event. Each person will need to fill out the pharmacy form separately. If you would like […]