Ted Pence Retirement

For over a decade, Georgia Highlands College’s Ted Pence has been a friendly face with an unmistakable laugh and sense of humor. Delivering packages to each campus, Ted has made a considerable impact on the lives of GHC employees, students, and community members. This has not been Ted’s only employment with the college, having been […]

No application fee at GHC for ‘No Fee November’

Georgia Highlands College is waiving its $30 application fee through the month of November to help reduce barriers for those seeking to attain a college education. Called “No Fee November,” this opportunity is available to all student types, from high school seniors to transfer students to non-traditional working adults and beyond. Read the full article […]

Wednesday’s Ethics Awareness Week Trivia Question

Good Morning! Please see below for Wednesday’s Ethics Awareness Week question.  Today’s question concerns the BOR’s Conflict of Interest Policy. Which of the following statement(s) are true? A.​USG employees have an ongoing responsibility to report and fully disclose any personal, professional, or financial interest that has the potential to create an actual or apparent conflict of […]

Tuesday’s Ethics Awareness Week Trivia Question Winner & Answer

Thank you for participating in Tuesday’s Ethics Awareness Week question. Congratulations to Andrew Torres for being the first person to answer Tuesday’s question correctly! Listed below is the answer to Tuesday’s ethics question. Participate each day this week to test your ethics and compliance awareness. Today’s question was about the BOR Gratuities Policy. Q:  Which of […]

Biweekly Payroll Reminder

Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Biweekly Employees  Biweekly Employees: Please enter all time worked and all Absence Request for the October 31 – November 13, 2021 pay period by 4:00pm, Thursday, November 11th.  Employees no longer need to approve their own timesheet, however, employees will not be paid for any time or absences that […]

Advising Neurodiverse Students

We invite you to an upcoming training on Wednesday, November 17th, 3:30-4:30pm. At this training we will talk about how to best advise students that are neurodivergent. This will include students diagnosed with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety and more. Neurodiversity Training Registration After registration, you will be sent an individualized zoom link. We will […]

USG Highlights Ethical Culture Through Ethics Awareness Week

The University System of Georgia (USG) is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct in pursuit of its mission to create knowledge. Accomplishing this mission demands integrity, good judgment and dedication to public service from all members of the USG community. Annually, the USG highlights this commitment through an Ethics Awareness Week […]

Monday’s Ethics Awareness Week Trivia Question Winner & Answer

Thank you for helping us kick off Ethics Awareness Week. Congratulations to Shanika Wright-Turner for being the first person to answer Monday’s question correctly! Listed below is the answer to Monday’s ethics question. Monday’s question was about the responsibilities we all have to maintain an ethical culture. Q:        Which of the following statements is NOT […]