University System News: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia board votes to increase college tuition and some fees this fall By Eric Stirgus SAVANNAH – Tuition will rise by 2.5% this fall for full-time undergraduate students in University System of Georgia’s 26 schools this fall and mandatory fees will increase by a similar percentage for some campuses. […]
Biweekly Payroll Reminder
Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Biweekly Employees Biweekly Employees: Please enter all time worked for the April 07-April 20, 2019 pay period by 10:00am, Friday, April 19th. Additionally, all absence requests must be entered and approved by 10:00am, Friday, April 19th. Employees no longer need to approve their own timesheet, however, employees will not […]
TRS Beneficiary Designations
For those of you enrolled in TRS, have you designated a TRS beneficiary? Have you checked yours lately to see if it’s up-to-date? Be sure you’re leaving any remaining benefits to the right people. As required by Georgia law, TRS must pay remaining benefits at the time you pass away based on the latest designation […]
LiveHealth Online Kiosk – see a doctor now
The LiveHealth Online Kiosk is available to Georgia Highlands employees and students. You can use LiveHealth Online for: *Allergies *Infections *Cold and flu-like symptoms such as a cough, sore throat, fever and headaches *Rashes and skin care The cost of the online visit is $49 or less if you have BCBSGA health benefits. The Kiosk […]
Highlands Unlikely Hikers – April Hike
*** Hike Friday April 26th at 1:30 *** Hike off some end of the semester stress with Highlands Unlikely Hikers. Friday April 26th at 1:30pm – Redtop Mountain State Park, Cartersville, GA. ($5 parking fee or state park pass required) Meet at the Iron Hill Trail (3.9 mile loop on mostly level gravel/dirt surface rated as an easy hike ) […]
USG eclips for April 15, 2019
University System News: Gainesville Times John Blessing becomes UNG’s first Truman Scholar Joshua Silavent The University of North Georgia is celebrating the accomplishments of student John Blessing after he was named a Harry S. Truman Scholar last week, the first in the school’s history. And UNG is the only school in Georgia with a […]
USG eclips for April 16, 2019
University System News: WCTV Georgia Gov. Kemp to speak at Valdosta State commencement ceremony By: WCTV Eyewitness News Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp will deliver the keynote address for Valdosta State University’s spring 2019 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11, on the Front Lawn. More than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students will be recognized during […]
Author Mickey Kulp to visit the Floyd Library
Come to the Floyd Library on April 23rd at noon to hear writer, Mickey Kulp, read from some of his published works. Mickey has published three books of poetry, two books of writing prompts, and two children’s books. Please invite all of your students to participate in this event. It will be a good time […]
Heart Start Video Links
Thank you to everyone who joined us for breakfast and heart health videos from our Health Sciences faculty! Below are links to each video: AED Heart Healthy Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SLnK3Hk288&feature=youtu.be Cardiovascular Disease https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skGYvxDQdaU&feature=youtu.be
June Monthly Payroll-Attention All Managers and Salaried Employees
Good Morning, Due to adding Augusta University to the OneUSG system in June and the annual fiscal year close out, the June monthly payroll will begin processing on June 19, 2019. Please make sure all absence requests have been submitted and approved by 9:00am June 19, 2019. Thank you, Tracy Grigsby Payroll Accounting Analyst