University System News: Atlanta Business Chronicle Georgia colleges tackle coming ‘demographic cliff’ with multiple strategies By Randy Southerland – Contributing Writer American higher education is facing a “demographic cliff.” A steep drop in the birth rate during the 2008 Great Recession is about to show up as a smaller number of traditional college-age students after […]
USG e-clips for September 2, 2021
University System News: The George-Anne President Marrero optimistic after last week’s dip in positive COVID-19 cases Eden Hodges, Editor-in-Chief Last week’s 157-count dip in positive COVID-19 cases could point towards Georgia Southern being on a downward trend in cases, University President Kyle Marrero told the George-Anne Monday. “I’m not predicting we’re through it, but we’re […]
USG e-clips for September 1, 2021
University System News: The Augusta Chronicle Funding Workforce Development Across Georgia State Rep. Jon Burns Special to the Telephone Friends, College and graduate students across the state are now back on campus and in class. The House Republican Caucus prioritizes supporting our state colleges, universities, and technical schools to ensure that Georgia students receive a […]
USG e-clips for August 31, 2021
University System News: Savannah Morning News Georgia answering the nation’s call for more cybersecurity workers Georgia again finds itself sitting on unique resources and is positioned to dominate this field critical to the economy and to national security Charlie Harper I had a long drive on a recent Tuesday, and much of it was punctuated […]
Who said…?
Employees were asked, and they answered! See below for the answer to a “Who said…?” question. The first person to email Terri Cavender with the correct person will win a prize! Prizes will be sent via interoffice mail. You can only win once. You cannot win on your own submission. Have fun! Winners […]
LIVONGO – NEW VENDOR PARTNER FROM USG HEALTHCARE PLAN
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 […]
CETL: Upcoming Events
Lab: Document Accessibility Tues, Sept 7 – Fri, Sept 10 | Asynchronous, D2L | Facilitator: Rachel Rupprecht Wrap-up Meeting: Fri, September 10 | 12:00-12:30 pm, Zoom CETL labs facilitate asynchronous hands-on engagement with pedagogical professional development over a four-day period in preparation for a culminating synchronous meeting. Participants in this lab should expect to work […]
CETL: Free Virtual Mathematics Professional Development
Are you looking for a support group of peers and other mathematics education leaders? Are you interested in developing and/or deepening your skills at creating student-centered collaborative activities to increase the level and variety of engagement in your classroom? If so, we invite you to participate in the Dana Center’s FOCI Series 2: Strengthening the […]
New articulation agreement guarantees admission from GHC to UGA
Thanks to an exclusive articulation agreement between Georgia Highlands College (GHC) and the University of Georgia (UGA), GHC students who complete their associate degree in biology while taking specific courses in the biology pathway will be admitted into UGA’s Bachelor of Science in Microbiology program on their Griffin Campus, easing the transition toward obtaining a […]
Vaccine Administration Leave
A quick update on the Administrative Leave process. The payroll office will handle entering the approved vaccination leave on employee timesheets. Managers will still be responsible for verifying and approving timesheets as normal. Be sure to send all vaccination leave request forms to the humanresources@highlands.edu email. Questions about the vaccination leave can be sent to humanresources@highlands.edu. […]