The President’s Office asks faculty and staff to remind students of Monday’s noon deadline: From: John Spranza Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2018 8:55 AM To: enrolledstudents@highlands.edu Subject: GHC President’s 2018 Holiday Card Design CONTEST! ATTENTION GHC STUDENTS!! GHC’s President wants YOUR input in the design of the 2018 Holiday Card! The president’s annual holiday cards […]
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More than 300 people attend GHC’s Ribbon Cutting and Open House for new academic building in Cartersville
Just over 300 people celebrated as Georgia Highlands College cut the ribbon for its new academic building in Cartersville this week. The 52,000-square foot building will be focused on STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) areas of study and will have a full slate of classes starting January 2019. The building adds an art studio, […]
USG eclips for October 17, 2018
University System News: www.metroatlantaceo.com Georgia Tech Leadership Search Committees Announced http://metroatlantaceo.com/news/2018/10/georgia-tech-leadership-search-committees-announced/ Staff Report From Metro Atlanta CEO The Office of the President has announced the formation of several search committees that are charged with identifying candidates for key leadership roles within the Institute. “Solidifying our administrative structure is of critical importance, and I’m grateful for […]
USG eclips for October 16, 2018
University System News: www.usatoday.com The top 100 colleges, universities where student applications are on the rise in the US https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/10/13/college-applications-universities-rise-popular/38064683/ Samuel Stebbins According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 32 percent of American adults have a bachelor’s degree, the largest percentage on record. Currently, more than 19 million Americans are enrolled in an undergraduate college program […]
USG eclips for October 15, 2018
University System News: www.albanyherald.com Updated area closings, resources available and power outages due to Hurricane Michael https://www.albanyherald.com/news/updated-area-closings-resources-available-and-power-outages-due-to/article_f020ee70-cbe3-11e8-a40c-53578dc2232f.html#utm_source=albanyherald.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnews%2Fupdated-area-closings-resources-available-and-power-outages-due-to%2Farticle-f020ee70-cbe3-11e8-a40c-53578dc2232f.html%3Fmode%3Demail%26-dc%3D1539625405&utm_medium=auto%20alert%20email&utm_content=headline The following list is a list of closings in the Southwest Georgia area due to Hurricane Michael. Return to albanyherald.com for continued updates throughout this weather event. …The Albany State University East and West campuses and satellite campuses […]
USG eclips for October 12, 2018
University System News: www.emanuelcountylive.com EGSC to resume normal schedule October 12 http://emanuelcountylive.com/2018/10/egsc-to-resume-normal-schedule-october-12/ by KATELYN MOORE East Georgia State College will resume its normal business operations and class schedule on all campuses on Friday, October 12. Those who are unable to return to work or class for individual reasons are reminded to work with their professor […]
Aflac – Health Screening Benefit
The USG Critical Illness plan, offered by Aflac, provides cash benefits when an insured person is diagnosed with or treated for a covered critical illness. This plan also includes a health screening benefit. If you are currently enrolled in Aflac Critical Illness plan, be sure to submit for your $50 Health Screening benefit. http://www.usg.edu/assets/hr/benefits_docs/USG_2017_OE_Critical_Illness_Plan_Flyer_FINAL.pdf […]
Cross Country Meet today
Georgia Highlands Floyd Campus will host a Cross Country Meet today. The road leading down to the lake will be closed at the tennis court area at 3:30pm. The back entrance to the college, (Booze Mountain road), at Plant Operations will be closed at that time as well. The meet will begin at approximately 4:00pm. […]
HR SPOTLIGHT – FMLA- FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
FMLA allows employees to balance their work and family lives by taking reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. The FMLA seeks to accomplish this in a manner that accommodates the legitimate interests of employers, minimizes the potential for employment discrimination on the basis of gender, while promoting equal employment opportunity for men […]
Got Your 6
In the military, “got your six” means “I’ve got your back.” The saying originated with World War I fighter pilots referencing the rear of an airplane as the six o’clock position. If you picture yourself at the center of a clock face, the area directly in front of you is twelve o’clock. Six o’clock is […]