University System News: Marietta Daily Journal KSU students take advantage of summer classes By Anna Chapman Many college students may see their summer break as an opportunity to catch up on sleep, get a fun summer job or catch up with old friends. Record-breaking numbers of Kennesaw State University students, however, have added one more […]
USG e-clips for July 15, 2021
University System News: Middle Georgia CEO Daring Duos: Two Sets of Twins Chase Flying Dreams Together at MGA Staff Report When they were growing up in Brunswick, fraternal twins Breland and Sydni Wray loved to hear stories about their Uncle Chad and his experiences flying Black Hawk helicopters for the U.S. Army. Meanwhile, identical twins […]
USG e-clips for July 14, 2021
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia schools land on Military Times’ Best For Vets: Colleges list By Kiersten Willis The best colleges for veterans have been revealed by Military Times. The website devoted to news about at-home and deployed service members has a list of over 300 U.S. colleges. Each of them has been […]
USG e-clips for July 12, 2021
University System News: The Chronicle of Higher Education Could the Summer Slide Become a Covid Crash? Pandemic learning loss threatens to turn achievement gaps into chasms. By Katherine Mangan When officials at Georgia State University dug into their data from this spring, what they found was alarming: After a year of remote instruction and pandemic-induced […]
USG e-clips for July 13, 2021
University System News: WJBF Responding to the growing need for teachers by: Marlena Wilson, “The Means Report” Executive Producer We tackle a topic that’s going to come into play, certainly as the school year gets underway in just a few short weeks. In fact, it’s already a concern for many school systems, not only here […]
CONSIDERING RETIREMENT?
If you are considering retirement in the near future, please schedule an appointment with Human Resources. We want you to have all the information you need to make a decision that will best fit your needs. Benefits Continuation into Retirement policy If you are considering retirement, you will want to include your healthcare benefits at […]
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 […]
Grand Opening: GHC’s Video Recording Studio
Today, Tuesday, July 13, marks the Grand Opening of GHC’s Video Recording Studio on the Cartersville campus! Prepare to start the semester strong by recording high-quality videos for class with the simple touch of a single button. Reserve your free recording session today! Questions? ask@highlands.libanswers.edu
GHC 2021 FALL IN-SERVICE DATE ANNOUNCED
Please mark your calendars for the 2021 kick-off to the new academic year through Fall In-Service. The date is Friday, August 20, 2021. The location will be the Clarence Brown Conference Center in Cartersville. More information will be provided throughout the coming weeks.
USG e-clips for July 9, 2021
University System News: Ledger-Enquirer CSU students soar over ‘Hooch during in-person orientation By Mike Haskey Columbus State University’s ROAR+, a series of interactive experiences during orientation for this year’s incoming freshman class, featured several team and skill building activities on Wednesday July 7, and ziplining on the Blue Heron Adventure. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution A year […]