When it comes to maximizing your retirement income, choosing when to begin Social Security payments may be one of the most important retirement planning decisions you’ll make. When you start could mean the difference between getting 132% of your benefits, or only 70%! The University System of Georgia is offering a Lunch-n-Learn session at Georgia […]

Over 120 people showed up from all five of Georgia Highlands College’s locations on April 14th for the seventh annual GHC Public Speaking Competition in Cartersville. The event invites GHC students to prepare and deliver a persuasive speech to an audience of fellow students, faculty, family and friends. Many students learn basic public address theory […]

The annual Lyrid meteor shower is underway so you might notice more shooting stars than normal over the next few nights. It is predicted to peak in the early morning hours of April 22. So stay up late Friday night or get up really early Saturday morning and have a look. If skies are clear, […]

Looking ahead and planning for the future is very important. Valic can help you with investing in your future! This is available to part-time and full-time employees. Valic will be at the Cartersville campus, Friday, April 28th to discuss: GHC Retirement Savings Accounts Teacher Retirement System Optional Retirement Plan Social Security Setting up New Accounts Reviewing Current Accounts […]

Effective fall semester 2018, all colleges and universities within the University System of Georgia will experience a slight 2 percent raise in tuition rates. GHC’s tuition rate will rise $1.80 per credit hour, from $90.87 to $92.67, which is a $27 increase each semester for 15 credit hours.   There will be no fee increases […]

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, […]

The GHC Holiday schedule is available for viewing at: http://www2.highlands.edu/site/hr-ghc-holidays

COMMUNITY SHARE EMAIL An opt-in email distribution list is available, where employees can send non-business types of emails. This new email distribution list is intended for employees interested in sending other types of general information covering any number of topics, announcements, or items that may be of interest to other employees. Everyone will have the […]

It is important that you keep your mailing and email addresses current in ADP. This contact information is used for announcements, Open Enrollment, medical cards, W-2s, etc. Refer to the attached job tool for more information and instructions. Update-Address-EV5.pdf If you need assistance with these instructions, receive an error message at any step in the […]

During Fall In-Service 2017 we will be recognizing those employees who are committed to excellence. We all know excellence is not a singular act; it’s a habit. We are surrounded by co-workers who ask more of themselves and make a habit of going above and beyond. But we cannot do it without you. One of […]