University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia State leaders meet to address safety concerns after shooting By Eric Stirgus Georgia State University leaders on Monday discussed plans to add more security measures on its downtown Atlanta campus after two students were wounded in a weekend shooting. The changes include more lighting, cameras and call boxes. […]
USG e-clips for November 1, 2023
University System News: Columbus CEO Columbus State Joins the University System of Georgia in Week-long Focus on Ethics A week of professional development for Columbus State University students and employees beginning Monday, Nov. 6 will underscore the University System of Georgia’s commitment to ethics. Workshops, seminars and other campus events will focus on maintaining integrity, […]
CETL: Templates are your Friends
Templates are your Friends Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | 2-3 pm | Zoom | Facilitator: Teresa Hutchins Would you love to have a template help streamline your online course and assure quality and accessibility? Join us on November 15 at 2:00 pm for an exploration ofthe USG’s Online Course Design Template. The webinar will show […]
QM Rubric Update Course – Free for Now
The Quality Matters Higher Ed rubric was updated to the seventh edition on July 5, 2023. If you use the QM rubric for any online course reviews (including informal colleague/peer reviews or self-reviews), you will now need to use the updated seventh edition of the rubric. From now until January 5, 2024, the self-paced Rubric […]
GHC Bookstore Fall 23 Faculty & Staff Appreciation Event
Please join us at the GHC Bookstore today, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for our Faculty and Staff Appreciation Celebration! Enjoy breakfast and lunch finger foods, an exclusive in-store discount, goody bags, and a chance to win a free Kindle! We look forward to seeing you there! **Please note: The discount is available online […]
The Aspen Institute Names Georgia Highlands College as a Top 150 U.S. Community Colleges Eligible for the 2025 Aspen Prize
Georgia Highlands College was announced as a 2025 Aspen Prize Top 150 U.S. Community College on October 31! The $1 million Aspen Prize aims to elevate the community college sector and draw attention to what exemplary colleges can do to promote economic mobility for students and talent development for communities. Read more about the selection […]
Holiday calendar for 2024
The holiday calendar for 2024 is now on the HR webpage: GHC Holidays The holidays for 2023 are listed as we close out this year. Click on 2024 for next year- 2024 Holiday Calendar (USG Holidays)- 13 eight (8) hour holidays. GHC has 2 four (4) hour days in this plan. DATE HOURS HOLIDAY Monday, […]
Overtime Election Open Enrollment
Benefits Open Enrollment is also the time to change your overtime selection, if you wish! Non-exempt (hourly) employees may elect to be paid for hours worked in excess of forty (40) in a workweek or to receive comp time in lieu of pay for the additional hours. Award of compensatory time is, one and one-half […]
GHC’s student clubs pumpkins at Downtown Dallas’ Pumpkin-Fest
The courtyard in front of GHC Paulding’s Bagby Building is again converted into a Halloween scene during the annual Pumpkin-Fest. Student clubs and organizations that crafted a pumpkin for the display include: English Majors, Gaming Club, Green Highlands, HANS (Highlands Association of Nursing Students), Psychology Club, and Women to Women, along with contributions by various […]
USG e-clips for October 30, 2023
University System News: Columbus CEO ‘Coming Home,’ Servant Leadership Themes Common to Rayfield’s Vision, Investiture as Columbus State’s Sixth President To the students, alumni, employees and supporters in Frank G. Lumpkin Jr. Center on Friday, Oct. 20, Columbus State University’s newest president, Dr. Stuart Rayfield, celebrated the legacy of servant leadership and community partnerships that […]