University System News: www.ajc.com Campus carry attracts opinions, but no problems as school opens http://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/campus-carry-attracts-opinions-but-problems-school-opens/k8bJecouDoY8Pc4DygVJOJ/ Eric Stirgus The Atlanta Journal-Constitution There is some consensus among supporters and critics about one aspect of Georgia’s new campus carry law. Both sides say the provision that allows licensed weapon owners to carry guns at tailgating, but not inside […]
USG eclips for September 6, 2017
University System News: www.georgiatrend.com 2017 Higher Education Directory Georgia Trend’s annual listing of the state’s colleges, universities and technical schools, with information on admissions, costs and courses of study. http://www.georgiatrend.com/September-2017/2017-Higher-Education-Directory/?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=ecd8c8bb37-eGaMorning-9_6_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-ecd8c8bb37-86731974&mc_cid=ecd8c8bb37&mc_eid=32a9bd3c56 Compiled By Christy Simo Georgia’s institutions of higher education – 28 public colleges serving 321,551 students, 22 public technical colleges with 133,455 students, and 25 […]
Athletics Meet and Greet, Sept. 19th, 6:00pm
Please join us on Sept. 19th at 6:00pm for an Athletics Meet and Greet!
GHC starts new semester by honoring faculty and staff, welcomes 16 new full-time faculty members
Georgia Highlands College kicked off another academic year by honoring its faculty and staff from each of its campuses for the 2016-2017 academic year at its annual in-service meeting. GHC also welcomed 16 new full-time faculty from varying educational experiences and backgrounds. Full story
NEW STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DISABILITY ASSISTANCE WEBPAGES
Disability Services just made it easier for faculty, staff and students to access information. Our new webpages enable everyone to get information & forms whenever they would like. Here is an overview: Disability Assistance Welcome The Right to Access and the Opportunity for Success College Expectations Accommodations Getting Started Requesting Accommodations Student Resources Accommodation […]
Optum – Manage your accounts on the go!
Considering Retirement
If you are considering retirement in the near future, please schedule an appointment with Human Resources. We want you to have all the information you need to make a decision that will best fit your needs. Benefits Continuation into Retirement policy If you are considering retirement, you will want to include your healthcare benefits at […]
Educational Support Leave
For the purposes of promoting education in Georgia and supplementing work life balance options for University System of Georgia employees, each full benefits eligible, non-temporary employee of the USG are eligible for up to eight (8) paid hours of Education Support Leave per calendar year. Such leave is in addition to, and not charged against, […]
REMINDER: Campus Safety Day
Be sure to catch Wednesday’s Campus Safety Day at Heritage Hall (complete schedule below)! Georgia Highlands Police Chief David Horace coordinated with local Public Safety Agencies (police, fire, and EMS) to visit GHC campus locations. These PSA professionals will explain how employees and students should report and respond to incidents until help arrives on the […]
Employee Assistance Program – ESPYR
Each day we are faced with events that can have an effect on us, both personally and professionally. Whether it is childcare, financial, legal, health, or emotional issues, the effects are often felt in all areas of our life. In order to better prepare us for all the challenges we may face, the EAP has […]