University System News: WFXG Medical College of Georgia expanding its class size in 2021 By Sydni Moore The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University says it’s expanding its class size to address what they are calling a nationwide physician shortage. Dean of the College, Dr. David Hess says MCG will increase their class size […]
Did You Know? – Miscellaneous Leave For Voting
Georgia Highlands College employees are encouraged to exercise their constitutional right to vote in all federal, state, and local elections. If election polls are not open at least two (2) hours before or two (2) hours after an employee’s normally scheduled work shift, sufficient leave time will be granted to permit the employee to vote. […]
No application fee and quick admission virtual events launched at GHC this November
Applicants to Georgia Highlands College (GHC) now have an opportunity to receive an immediate admissions decision for the spring, summer or fall 2021 semester by registering for an Instant Decision Day. Instant Decision Day not only expedites the process for enrollment, but it also helps applicants save money by waiving the college’s application fee. The […]
FACTUALITY The Game
FACTUALITY The Game November 5, 2020 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. FACTUALITY, a facilitated dialogue, crash course, and interactive experience, that simulates structural inequality in America. FACTUALITY has supported the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives of Fortune 500 company Google, Lockheed Martin, Bloomberg Industry Group, the College Board, the American Heart Association, the National Institutes […]
FLOYD CAMPUS HOST REGION 6A & REGION 7AA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Georgia Highlands College will be hosting the Region 6A and Region 7AA Cross Country Meets today on the Floyd campus. The road leading down to the lake will be blocked off at the Tennis Courts at 12:00pm as well as the back gate at Plant Operations. Region 6A will begin races at 1:00pm and will […]
Presentation on Diversity Friday Oct. 30
Greetings GHC Community! The School of Social Sciences and Education will have Amy Stockton from the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia will give a presentation titled, The Intersection of Diversity and Sexual Assault on Friday, Oct. 30th, 10-11:30a. This presentation is part of a series of presentations and discussions focused on issues of social justice, race, […]
USG e-clips for October 23, 2020
University System News: MSN AU brings in more than $1 million in donations in one day The community showed more than a million dollars worth of support for Augusta University during the inaugural Augusta Gives campaign on Tuesday. The university received 505 gifts totaling $1,043,330. The day of giving was the first of its kind […]
Phishing
Phishing attacks use email or malicious websites to infect your machine with malware and viruses in order to collect personal and financial information. Cybercriminals attempt to lure users to click on a link or open an attachment that infects their computers, creating vulnerability to attacks. Phishing emails may appear to come from a real financial […]
Open Enrollment 2021
This is an ACTIVE enrollment year which means action is required. Your action includes: Complete your certifications if enrolled in a USG healthcare plan. You will pay a surcharge if the below applies or if you do not complete the certification(s): Tobacco surcharge: $100/month per covered family member (age 18+) Working spouse surcharge: $100/month if […]
Training Opportunity for Faculty Advisors
Next week, the Advising department will host a series of training courses you should find helpful when working students. These will be recorded but please register for a live session if you are available to attend. These sessions are designed for advisors, to help you feel more comfortable when advising students in these pathways. If […]