By Daniel Fabry, GHC HR Wellness Intern Smoking is the largest worldwide preventable cause of death and is estimated to be responsible for the deaths of 480,000 people annually (1 in 5 deaths). Over 16 million people living in the United States live with a smoking–related disease. The rate of cigarette smoking has declined from […]
November is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month – check out these resources to learn more!
GHC Library has added a new page of resources on the Social Justice LibGuide to help celebrate American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month and bring attention to Native American topics and discussions. We hope that our students and faculty will enjoy this collection of materials that seek to amplify Native American stories, voices, and […]
Nursing student grateful for scholarship
Receiving a scholarship through the GHC Foundation fills students with a sense of gratitude. GHC student Lisa McAfee said being able to maintain enrollment through a scholarship has been both a privilege and an honor. “Thanks to your generous support I am on my way to accomplishing my goal and becoming a Registered Nurse,” McAfee […]
Thanksgiving Holiday 2020
Good Morning, GHC will receive Thursday, 11/26/20, and Friday, 11/27/2020 as Thanksgiving Holidays. Please note that we are allowed 8 hours holiday pay for 11/26/2020 and 4 hours of holiday pay for 11/27/20. You have two options to make up the 9 required hours for 11/26/2020. 1. You will need to either work an extra […]
SHOP SMILE.AMAZON.COM FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND HELP GHC!
YOU SHOP. AMAZON GIVES…. TO THE GHC FOUNDATION! If you shop amazon.com, then be sure to shop online through smile.amazon.com and the GHC Foundation will get a small percentage of your purchase as a donation that will be used for the college and its students! AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same […]
Monthly Payroll Reminder
Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Monthly Employees Monthly Employees & Managers: Please have all absence requests entered and approved by 4:00pm, Thursday, November 19th. Please remember to include 1hr of Vacation leave for Thanksgiving Day, if you did not work over 1hr during the week. Monthly timesheets do not need to be approved by […]
S.A.D.
Many people experience a mood shift during the winter months, but Seasonal Affective Disorder – or SAD – is more than that. It’s normal to have days when you feel down, but if your symptoms persist and you are regularly feeling unmotivated or depressed, consider making a free comprehensive and confidential appointment with a licensed […]
National Diabetes Month Virtual Event, Tomorrow, 12:15 p.m.
Join us on Nov. 19, 12:15 pm as Kimberly Roberts, Assistant Professor of Nursing, talks about the basics of diabetes including the types of diabetes, symptoms, how to manage it and preventative steps. Sponsored by Business Leaders of Tomorrow This is a virtual event and free and open to all students, faculty & staff. Zoom […]
Show off GHC’s “Heart of Gold” with a special campaign email signature, tumbler and GHC 50th items
There’s still time to join the GHC Foundation “Heart of Gold” faculty/staff campaign! As a special thank you, this year’s donors will receive a GHC Foundation tumbler filled with GHC 50th items and will be entered into a drawing for a gift card this December. In addition, everyone who donates this year will receive a […]
OneUSG Connect Will Be Unavailable November 21-22, 2020
Good Morning, OneUSG Connect will be unavailable to all University System of Georgia employees from 11:15 p.m., Saturday, November 21, until 7 a.m., Sunday, November 22, 2020. During this time, Employee Self Service and Manager Self Service will not be available. Timeclocks and Benefits will be available. If you have any questions, please email payroll@highlands.edu. Thank […]