University System News: WGAU Radio UGA lines up speaker for King Day Freedom Breakfast By UGA Today Dallas Smith, founder and CEO at T. Dallas Smith & Company and member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, will deliver the keynote address at the 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom […]
USG e-clips for November 22, 2023
University System News: 13WMAZ After two years of enrollment decline, the University System of Georgia is seeing an increase The growth includes some schools in Central Georgia. Author: TJ Anthony Eager, ambitious, but still a little confused about the future. That’s how many high school seniors feel after graduating, not knowing their path. Northside High […]
Diversity in History: Wilma Mankiller (1945 – 2010)
Wilma Mankiller’s life story is a testament to resilience, determination, and a lifelong commitment to advocating for the rights and well-being of Native Americans. From her humble beginnings in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to becoming the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, Mankiller’s journey is marked by her unwavering dedication to improving healthcare, education, and […]
Biweekly Payroll Reminder
Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Biweekly Employees Biweekly Employees: Please enter all time worked and all Absence Request for the November 12 – November 25, 2023 pay period by 12:00pm, Tuesday, November 21st. Employees no longer need to approve their own timesheet, however, employees will not be paid for any time or absences that […]
USG e-clips for November 20, 2023
University System News: WSB-TV University System of Georgia reports enrollment hit record high, adds almost 10,000 new students By WSBTV.com News Staff The University System of Georgia reported record-high enrollment for the fall 2023 semester. According to the USG, almost 344,400 students were actively enrolled in state institutions, “reversing two years of enrollment declines” and […]
USG e-clips for November 17, 2023
University System News: Albany Herald Georgia Southwestern president among state’s most influential leaders From staff reports Georgia Southwestern State University President Neal Weaver was recently selected by Georgia Trend magazine as one of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders, which identifies prominent leaders who have made great strides that positively impact the state and their community. […]
GHC’s Women to Women visit Judge O’Conor
Members of Women to Women (W2W) who are interested in learning more about a career in the legal field met were hosted by Judge Angela O’Coner at Paulding County Courthouse for an informal conversation, a behind the scenes tour, and a surprise visit with District Attorney Matthew Rollins. W2W provides a supportive atmosphere where members […]
Summer Camps
Are you interested in hosting a summer camp? All requests need to be submitted through the Programs Serving Minors Approval Form by January 12. If you have any questions or need assistance with this form, please contact Whitney Puckett at wpuckett@highlands.edu.
Is your course HIP?
Check out George Kuh’s recent “Take High Quality, High-Impact Practices to Scale” presentation on CETL’s Faculty Development Opportunities page. Are you teaching–or interested in developing–a High-Impact Practice (HIP) course? Get official recognition! Email your dean and cetl@highlands.edu to be enrolled in your school’s High-Impact Practice (HIPs) Portfolio course in D2L, where you will complete a […]
How You Can Help Build a Healthy Security Culture
Every member of an organization plays an important role in shaping culture, which includes a commitment to maintaining security and privacy. Here’s how you can help strengthen the security culture you’re a part of: Take Security Personally While most security awareness programs focus on the security of an organization, the lessons you learn can and […]