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 […]

Today’s question concerns the BOR Gratuities Policy. We got Ethics Awareness Week off to a great start yesterday. Almost everyone got the correct answer! Please see below for today’s ethics awareness question. Q:  Which of the following statement(s) are true regarding the acceptance of gifts from USG vendors by USG employees? Employees may accept gift […]

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 […]

Please join us for a certified QPR Suicide Prevention workshop this Wednesday, the 11th, at 12:30pm-1:30pm-1:30pm.  All are welcome! Cartersville, Room A324 If you need hours towards continuing education, this is a great opportunity!  It’s also a wonderful opportunity to learn about the common symptoms of aligned mental illness and strategies for emotional management. Please email […]

Honor Native American Heritage Month with a special presentation by Gregorio Kishketon. Mr. Kishketon is a tribal elder with the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma and Comanche Tribes and a long list of working with education and other agencies in DC. He currently lives in Washington, DC with the Veterans Health Administration in the Office of […]

Did you know? University System of Georgia policy requires GHC to maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date inventory of all state-owned workstations, laptops, and other computing devices. Please help us verify and update your computer equipment records by visiting our online IT endpoint inventory form. Even if you haven’t been issued new equipment or moved offices […]

Students at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will now have access to an affordable bachelor’s degree in building information modeling management (BIMM) starting spring 2022 after recent final approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The recently approved bachelor’s degree was designed in collaboration with engineering and construction industry leaders. […]

Faculty and Staff who meet the eligibility requirements may voluntarily donate unused sick leave to the campus Shared Leave Pool. Open Enrollment, October 25th  – November 5th is your opportunity to make a donation to the Share Sick Leave Pool for calendar year 2022.  If you wish to join the shared sick leave pool, you must meet […]