Ungrading: Resisting Striation and Promoting Metacognition
USG e-clips for October 16, 2023
University System News: Inside Higher Ed Direct Admissions Spreads, State by State From Georgia to Wisconsin, state university systems are adopting the experimental policy, hoping to boost enrollment and reach new students. By Liam Knox The newly rebranded Universities of Wisconsin announced the launch of a direct admissions initiative last week at 10 of the […]
Staff Council Meeting October
Reminder- GHC’s Staff Council meetings are open to all Staff. Meetings for the year are listed below, along with the Zoom link. For questions, please reach out to Elizabeth Tanner at etanner@highlands.edu. Zoom Link: https://highlands.zoom.us/j/97904448631 Meeting Dates: October 19 at 9:00 am November 16 at 9:00 am January 25 at 9:00 am February 22 at […]
Tomorrow: Simple Syllabus
Simple Syllabus at GHC Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 12-1:30 pm | Zoom | Facilitator: Simple Syllabus In Spring 2024 all GHC faculty will use Simple Syllabus to create their syllabi. Join us to explore how to do so, GHC syllabus policy guidelines, and learner-centered syllabus language. (This workshop will also be offered by CETL […]
This Week: To Flex or Not to Flex
Expert Panel: To Flex or Not to Flex: Missed Assignments, Late Work Policies, and Absenteeism
Grading? There’s a Better Way.
Ungrading: Resisting Striation and Promoting Metacognition
River Remedy Brewing – Community Watch
On the most recent episode of Community Watch, Jon Hershey speaks with Justin Shepard of River Remedy Brewing Co. about the beer business and their work in the community. See the show at the link below:
USG e-clips for October 12, 2023
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Attacks bring out support for Israel, Palestinians on Georgia campuses By Cassidy Alexander and Vanessa McCrayHeads bowed under rain and grief, roughly 200 students gathered at Emory University on Wednesday evening for a vigil for Israel. Students and faculty spoke about how fearful they’ve been for friends and […]
USG e-clips for October 13, 2023
University System News: Times-Georgian Legacy of excellence: UWG alumnus receives prestigious Board of Regents award By Miranda Pepe In a remarkable journey that weaves together entrepreneurship, philanthropy and an unyielding commitment to community, David Johnson ’96, a distinguished alumnus of the University of West Georgia, has been honored with the prestigious Regents’ Hall of […]
2024 USG TEACHING & LEARNING CONFERENCE – CALL FOR PROPOSALS
2024 USG Teaching & Learning Conference Theme: Building Bridges, Navigating Changes in Higher Education April 15-16, 2024, Athens, Georgia We are now accepting proposals for the 2024 USG Teaching & Learning Conference. Proposals are due by November 3, 2023. Submit proposals here (You will be asked to create an account with Oxford Abstracts). Don’t forget about funding through […]