TAP applications for SPRING Semester 2021 are due November 15th. – Following is the link to download and complete the TAP Application: Employee Application for Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) If you are a Part-Time Nursing Faculty please use the following link: Part-Time Nursing Faculty Tuition Assistance Program Application – Only E-mail your TAP application to: dmendoza@highlands.edu […]
Hispanic Heritage Resources from Your GHC Library
GHC Library has added a new page of resources on the Social Justice LibGuide to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and bring attention to Hispanic and Latinx topics and discussions. Included in this guide are ways to get involved at GHC; including joining the GHC Hispanic Organization Merging Excellence Club, or the GHC Spanish Activities […]
Ethics Question of the Day
Good morning! Happy Ethics Awareness Week! We got the week off to a great start yesterday as we CELEBRATE Our ETHICAL CULTURE. Today’s question is about allowable gifts from USG vendors. Q: Which of the following statements is NOT true. Board policy generally prohibits employees from accepting “gifts” from vendors or lobbyists. Board policy excludes […]
Day Two: Ethics Awareness Week (EAW)
Today’s planned EAW events include the following:
A Moral Dilemma Presentation & Student Discussions (Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am)
Presented By: Dr. Greg Smith & Dr. Alan Nichols
Zoom Link: https://highlands.zoom.us/j/99384763385
Dial In Number: 312.626.6799
Meeting ID: 993 8476 3385/Passcode: 297743\
USG Presentation: “Bridging the Ethical Gap”
Keynote Speaker Mr. Rodney Bullard, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility for Chick-fil-A, Inc. and Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation
Link: https://youtu.be/sLT4ZUb66Bc (13:39)
Review and answer the “Ethics Question of the Day”
Our ethical word of the day is Prevention. Through consistent messaging GHC reinforces the expectation for all employees to “do the right thing.” At GHC, effective internal controls have been implemented and are followed to promote efficient operations and prevent the misuse of resources.
This abstract drawing was provided by Lillian Chesnut, a student of GHC, majoring in computer science.
Yesterday’s Ethics Question of the Day Answer
Thank you for helping us kick off Ethics Awareness Week and CELEBRATING Our ETHICAL CULTURE. Listed below is the answer to yesterday’s ethics question. Yesterday’s question was about the responsibilities we all have to maintain an ethical culture. Q: Which of the following statements are true? USG employees have an affirmative duty to report wrongdoing […]
Return to Campus FAQs Update
The GHC Return to Campus FAQs have recently been updated. Below is a excerpt from the most recent updated version: Access the full version of the FAQs page here. For more information about our return to campus and other coronavirus information please visit chargeahead.highlands.edu. If you have any questions, contact our dedicated COVID-19 Human Resources email: HR_COVID-19@highlands.edu. “Question […]
USG Highlights Ethical Culture Through Ethics Awareness Week
The University System of Georgia (USG) is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct in pursuit of its mission to create knowledge. Accomplishing this mission demands integrity, good judgment and dedication to public service from all members of the USG community. Annually, the USG highlights this commitment through an Ethics Awareness Week […]
GHC Foundation Campaign Launches this Week with Special Event
The Georgia Highlands College Foundation will host an informative Virtual Event on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 9:30AM, to help the GHC community learn more about its mission. The Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships and contributes over half a million dollars to scholarships and programs each year. The generous gifts from Foundation donors like you help […]
Compassion in Difficult Times
The USO Employee Giving Campaign hosted through the State of Georgia Charitable Campaign Program (GASCCP) is available today! This year’s theme is Compassion in Difficult Times! The Georgia Highlands College campaign will run through November 13th. Our goal is to raise funds to support State of Georgia charitable organizations that serve the well-being of their […]
USG e-clips for November 6, 2020
University System News: Patch Kennesaw State To Hold Ethics Awareness Week Nov. 9-13 Kennesaw State will celebrate the university’s ethical culture and emphasize the importance of professional conduct. Kennesaw State will celebrate the university’s ethical culture and emphasize the importance of professional conduct during its annual Ethics Awareness Week, Nov. 9-13. The Rev. Harris T. […]