The Perusall Exchange® is an annual community conference that has both synchronous and asynchronous opportunities for participation. This year’s theme is Education in the Age of Generative AI. With the introduction of ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms, education is undergoing a transformative shift, posing both challenges and opportunities for institutions, educators, and students. Attend at your […]
Staff Council – Thank a Staff Member!
Thank a staff member at GHC!! Know a staff member that goes the extra mile or has done you a solid recently? Fill out this short form (https://sites.highlands.edu/staff-council/thank-a-staff-member/) and we will send out a personalized thank you card to the staff member in an effort to recognize their contributions to GHC. Small gestures can mean […]
CETL: Teaching in Light of AI, Rubrics Can Save You
How Rubrics Can Save You Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | 1:30-2:30 pm | Teams | Facilitator: Rachel Rupprecht Join us for one hour to learn how to make powerful rubrics that will save you time, blood, sweat, and tears. You’ll learn how to: Use AI to create clear rubrics aligned to your course objectives Make […]
Employee Awards – Last Chance to Nominate
This is your last chance to nominate your fellow coworkers. Nominations are due by May 31, 2024. Last year, we reinstated the Employee Awards. These awards recognize the dedication and excellence of staff, faculty and administration at Georgia Highlands College. Department of the Year – All GHC offices and departments are eligible. This award is designed […]
What is “Contract Cheating”?
Contract cheating refers to the practice where students outsource their assessments to third parties, such that the assignments or exams they submit are not their own work. The growth of online college degrees has created more opportunities for American students to outsource their schoolwork, resulting in a booming billion-dollar cheating industry centered in the East […]
Registration open for Manager/Supervisor Training- Leadership reCharge 2024
Registration is open for Leadership reCharger-2024Essential skills for leading yourself and others-One Day training for managers and supervisors to grow your Leadership skills.Best part- no cost to you! June 27th- 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m./Cartersville Limited space. Register today. https://sites.highlands.edu/human-resources/leadership-training/
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY 2024
Good morning, Monday, May 27, 2024, is the Memorial Day Holiday. Please note that we are allowed 8 hours holiday pay for May 27, 2024. You have two options to make up the 9 required hours for that day. You will need to either work an extra hour during the week of 5/26 – 6/1 […]
Employee Awards – Last Chance to Nominate
This is your last chance to nominate your fellow coworkers. Nominations are due by May 31, 2024. Last year, we reinstated the Employee Awards. These awards recognize the dedication and excellence of staff, faculty and administration at Georgia Highlands College. Department of the Year – All GHC offices and departments are eligible. This award is designed […]
Comp Time Payout FY2024
Good Morning, The comp time hours paid out to each eligible employee will be based on the employee’s comp time balance as of May 25, 2024. Comp time accrued through May 25, 2024 will be paid out on the 2nd June Biweekly payroll(pay date of 06/28/2024). If you use comp time or vacation time during […]
Welcome back to the New York Times Online!
Due to an amazing number of requests, the library has re-subscribed to the New York Times Online. To set up an account, go to accessnyt.com and choose Georgia Highlands College as your institution. Returning users should select “Already have an account” and new users should select “Create login”. Once your account is active, you should […]