Managers with FWS employees who remained employed through the summer and are still eligible for FWS in the fall semester may allow their student employees to return to work on August 3, 2020. If you have any questions about this or the Federal Work Study program please contact Ana King at aking@highlands.edu.
Required Return to Campus Training
It is necessary for employees preparing to return to on-site work arrangements to complete (and acknowledge) the short Covid-19 Training for Employees and Managers module in D2L. All employees are required to complete the training by August 1st. To access this training: Go to https://highlands.view.usg.edu/ and login with your network credentials. Select the Covid-19 Required Training for Employees […]
GHC launches new application to keep students safe online
Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will utilize Duo Security for student accounts starting in August. Duo is a multi-factor authentication service that protects accounts from malicious activities like hacking and identity theft. GHC will require the use of Duo Security for student accounts beginning on August 1st, 2020. “This service will enhance the security of student […]
USG e-clips for July 24, 2020
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Pressure to move Ga. college courses online, but revenue losses could be high By Eric Stirgus, James Salzer The University System of Georgia estimates its schools could lose at least $479.3 million in mandatory student fees, housing and dining revenue if it goes all-online this fall, according to a […]
USG e-clips for July 23, 2020
University System News: The Red & Black UGA approves COVID-19 testing plan, screening app for fall semester Megan Mittelhammer | Editor in Chief The University of Georgia will conduct 300 coronavirus tests per day on asymptomatic student, faculty and staff volunteers this fall as a part of a surveillance testing plan recommended by the Medical […]
USG e-clips for July 22, 2020
University System News: WSB-TV FULL LIST: How Georgia colleges and universities plan to return for the fall semester Albany State University: On August 10, Albany State University will resume face-to-face classes for the fall 2020 semester. This is a change from our previous return date of August 17. It is imperative the campus community adheres […]
USG e-clips for July 21, 2020
University System News: WSB-TV FULL LIST: How Georgia colleges and universities plan to return for the fall semester Albany State University: On August 10, Albany State University will resume face-to-face classes for the fall 2020 semester. This is a change from our previous return date of August 17. It is imperative the campus community adheres […]
CETL Workshop Faculty Input Form
Greetings from CETL! As we prepare for the Fall 2020 semester, CETL would like your input on how we can best serve you. All CETL events will be held in a virtual or hybrid format this fall and are open to all full-time and part-time faculty. Please complete the CETL Workshop Faculty Input Form (survey) when […]
Face Coverings Required on Campus
As of July 15, 2020, all faculty, staff, students, and visitors are required to wear an appropriate face covering while inside GHC campus facilities/buildings where six feet social distancing may not always be possible. Face covering use will be in addition to and is not a substitute for social distancing. Face coverings are not required […]
Building Better Mental Health
Developing healthy responses to overcome challenges in our lives is really the essence of mental health wellness. You may have heard the term resilience, which is the ability to handle life’s setbacks. There are strategies you can put in place to deal with adversity in a productive way that can help you maintain wellbeing. The […]