University System News: The Griffin Daily News Gordon State retention rate reflects increase For the past two years, Gordon State College has reported an increase in freshmen retention with a 3.3 percentage point increase for 2019 on top of 2018’s 10-point growth, according to a report released last week by The University System of […]
National Diabetes Month Virtual Event, Today, 12:15 p.m.
Join us today at 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 Link: https://highlands.zoom.us/j/95106489404
Ethics Awareness Week Recordings
If you were unable to attend the ethics awareness week virtual events, the recordings are listed below: Moral Dilemmas and Free Speech Presentation & Discussion Zoom Link: https://highlands.zoom.us/rec/share/ZUExc7usqAdiQ2FNggEe4ARrQncuyH5a_lFEYj3PaMahvp64xUXVu4Oh-vA-mh0s.2X44Y3AUnKSqbSHu?startTime=1605019565000 Passcode: 6?kG7$&N Douglas County Community Leader’s Roundtable YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/oXYB1vbMCHg
The Great American Smokeout: Kicking the Habit
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 […]