University System News: www.macon.com The governor may be the only adult in the room http://www.macon.com/opinion/editorials/article137227498.html It was May 3, 2016 when Gov. Nathan Deal pulled out his veto pen and struck a note for common sense by using his power to stop House Bill 859, better known as the campus carry legislation, from becoming law. […]
GHC saves students $3.8 million with online textbooks
Arthen, 23, said Georgia Highlands is “already an incredible value with abundant opportunities” for students to work toward a career, “but adding free online textbooks is almost too good to be true — almost.” Full story: http://daily-tribune.com/newsx/item/7483-ghc-saves-students-3-8-million-with-online-textbooks
CHARGERS HOST NJCAA REGION XVII TOURNAMENT AT THE CORRAL
Charger Fans with the great win over East Georgia State the Men’s Basketball team will now host the NJCAA Region XVII Semi-finals and finals on Friday and Saturday at the Corral. Friday @ 5:30pm – South Georgia Tech vs Albany Tech @ 7:30pm – Georgia Highlands vs South Georgia State Winners play Saturday at 4:00pm […]
Basketball Hospitality Room
As a host of the basketball tournaments this weekend, March 10-11, the college provides a hospitality room with food and drink for the school officials, coaches, referees and volunteers. I have several faculty and staff that have volunteered to bring salads, chili and snack food. The cafeteria will be providing lasagna and garlic bread. Over the two […]
USG eclips for March 8, 2017
University System News: www.ajc.com These Georgia colleges graduate the highest percentage of black students http://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/these-georgia-colleges-graduate-the-highest-percentage-black-students/jTeYr6tU7j3p4LXYV0zppN/ Christopher Quinn Some of Georgia’s colleges and universities do well in graduating African American students, says a report released March 1. Only about four in ten African American students who start college as first-time, full-time freshmen earn bachelor’s degrees from […]
2nd chance at ASF trip
Because of some last-minute cancellations, there are still a few spots open in the college’s April 22-23 trip to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery. Since all the Student Life personnel are going to be at a conference for the rest of this week, we have decided to reopen the sign-up for the trip for […]
Customer Service Training
Customer Service Training has been scheduled. Employees can attend one 3 –hour session or split the training to 2 sessions. Full Course: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 9 AM to Noon. Ballroom at Cartersville site. Split Course: 1st session – Wednesday, April 12, 2017 from 2 to 3:30 PM in Room 308 Paulding 2nd session […]
Hit the Trail! It’s Friday Trail Days…
Friday Trail Days: Get out and explore lovely trails in your own backyard! There are at least 3 trail systems in Cartersville, each with multiple options pertaining to both distance and difficulty. Scott Flynn has volunteered to be your guide for any Georgia Highlands faculty or staff interested in going as a group to walk/jog […]
USG eclips for March 3, 2017
University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia House passes campus gun bill http://www.ajc.com/news/state–regional-govt–politics/georgia-house-passes-campus-gun-bill/HmUe4IKSxQECFlgrN0rVUP/ Aaron Gould Sheinin The Georgia House on Friday voted for the second straight year to allow firearms on the state’s public college and university campuses. The House voted 108-63 to send House Bill 280 to the Senate, which also agreed in 2016 to allow […]
USG eclips for March 6, 2017
University System News: www.goldenisles.news Students preparing for enrollment in Move On When Ready program http://goldenisles.news/news/local_news/students-preparing-for-enrollment-in-move-on-when-ready-program/article_f6fcdf02-3456-5314-8de9-8cb9a05838ea.html By LAUREN MCDONALD Registration is now open for the Move On When Ready program, which offers local students the opportunity to earn college credit before graduating high school. “Students at the high schools are now going through the process of […]