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529 College Savings Plan
Benefits of a 529 Plan Not only will you get a head start on saving for college, but Georgia residents get exclusive savings on state income taxes. Reduce your 2020 state taxable income up to $8,000 per child when you open and contribute to your account before April 15th, 2021. Any earnings in your account grow […]
CETL: “Caring for Self and Students” is Tomorrow!
Caring for Self and Students Tues, Apr 13 | 4:00-5:15 pm, Zoom | Facilitators: Angie Wheelus & Josie Baudier This workshop is a combination of two previous workshops offered in February and March. Join Angie and Josie to discuss emotions, stress and how you may see them in students and yourselves, identify how these experiences […]
Quarantine After International Travel
We know most of us will not be traveling but if you are planning a trip out of the country, or have traveled recently, it is safest to stay home when you return for 10 days after travel. If you have recently traveled internationally or are planning a trip, be sure to contact HR_COVID-19@highlands.edu. Read […]
USG e-clips for April 9, 2021
University System News: Albany Herald Georgia Tech named tops in value among state universities By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service Georgia Tech provides the best value among the Peach State’s public and private universities, according to a new study by a New York-based financial technology company. WGAU Radio UGA pilot program to […]
Lady Chargers Basketball Receive At-Large Bid to NJCAA Tournament
After their OT loss in the GCAA title game, April 11 has been circled on the Lady Chargers’ calendar. That’s the day that the at-large bids for the NJCAA National Tournament in Lubbock, TX were announced. When the selections were revealed, the Lady Chargers were in the tournament as the 13th seed. They will take […]
2021 COMMENCEMENT: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Primary updates to share this week include 1) need for volunteers and 2) safety protocols. Staff volunteers are needed at Floyd Campus for Wednesday set-up details (May 12) and for Thursday commencement details (May 13). Staff should confirm approval with their supervisor and then email Bradley Gilmore at bgilmore@highlands.edu with their approved date and availability. […]
Next Week In Wellness
Be sure to mark your calendars for next week’s exciting Wellness events: Date Time Sponsor Activity Monday, 4/12 11:30 am USG Well-being Yoga (All Levels) Tuesday, 4/13 10:00 am USG Well-being Office Stretch Break Tuesday, 4/13 12:30 pm Kiser Permanente Family Health (Session Password: Thrive123) Wednesday, 4/14 12:00 pm USG Well-being Well-being Wednesday: How to […]
HR Policy Spotlight – Leave for Blood Donations
A regular employee, as defined by the Human Resources Administrative Practice Manual, who works one-half time or more, is allowed a leave of absence, without loss of pay, for the purpose of donating blood with his/her supervisor’s approval. Georgia Highlands College encourages employees to understand the Blood Donation Leave types available to them and the […]
New Job Aids for Upcoming Changes to Time and Absences in OneUSG
Good Morning, Please click on the URL link https://intranet.highlands.edu/human-resources/employee-self-service/ to access the Job Aids to help navigate the new changes to Time and Absences in OneUSG, that will take place on April 11, 2021. If you have any questions, please email Tracy Grigsby at tgrigsby@highlands.edu. Thank you, Tracy Grigsby Payroll Accounting Analyst