Please share with students: COVID-19 Vaccination Events for Students in April

Georgia Highlands College is excited to announce that vaccination events for students are currently being planned for April. (These events are not mandatory.)  In an effort to continue increasing our health and safety measures, GHC will offer onsite COVID-19 vaccination events by partnering with Cartersville-based West End Pharmacy. To share with students: Please complete this interest form if you are a […]

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 […]

GHC President Don Green accepts new position in Pennsylvania

Georgia Highlands College President Don Green has accepted a new position as president of Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “President Green’s outstanding work has emphasized student success both in the classroom and in the workforce, helping GHC expand its degree programs and carry out its mission as an access point to higher education,” University […]

Passing of a Retiree

It is with great sadness that I announce that Dr. Jim Cook, retiree of GHC, original faculty at the college and Professor of History Emeritus , passed away Friday, April 9, 2021. He taught history at Georgia State University for four years until 1970 when he became one of the original faculty members at Floyd […]

OneUSG Connect is Operational

Hello Employees: The upgrade for PeopleSoft 6.22 is complete and OneUSG Connect is now available for regular usage. Should you have any concerns first try to clear your cache and then sign-in. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact oneusgsupport@usg.edu. Human Resources

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 […]