Georgia Highlands College Assistant Professor of Sociology Christina Wolfe has been chosen to take part in the University of South Carolina’s International Perspectives on Higher Education (IPHE) in March. Wolfe stated that the goal of the trip is to discover South Africa’s rich cultural, historic and educational experiences while learning as much as possible about […]
Chargers get first loss of the season at Gordon State
The #2 Chargers travelled to Gordon State and came up with their first loss of the season 67-65 . GHC moved up in the NJCAA National poll on Tuesday to #2 in the Nation but that didn’t stop a determined Gordon State team from keeping the game close throughout the first half, GHC led at […]
Coaching for Peak Performance at PDC
Join the Center for University Learning on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw Campus, in KSU Center, Room 174 from 9:00AM – 1:00PM for Coaching for Peak Performance! Effective coaching is one of the most important drivers of team member performance. Through this course you will be able to increase the agility and impact of coaching […]
GRADUATION: Save the Date – May 13, 2017
Please mark your calendar to save the date for GHC’s 2017 commencement activities: Saturday, May 13th Rome Forum The date is posted on the employee and student web calendars, and details can be found from GHC Quick Links to ‘Graduation’. Beginning February 17, weekly update posts will be scheduled in the GHC Inform each Friday.
Have You Taken Charge Yet?
Taking Charge is an eLearning program available to all regular full time employees and it is host to a comprehensive catalog of more than 3,000 FREE non-credit on-line professional development courses, simulations and reference materials that are available anytime through an internet connection. You can access Taking Charge – SkillPort via: https://www.highlands.edu/site/taking-charge-skillport How Does it […]
Etowah Scholarship Foundation’s sixth annual Reality Store held at GHC
About 1,300 freshmen from Adairsville, Cartersville, Cass and Woodland high schools — along with freshmen and sophomores from Excel Christian Academy and all high schoolers from Grace Academy — attended the Etowah Scholarship Foundation’s sixth annual Reality Store Friday in the Georgia Highlands College gym in Cartersville to experience what life might be like when […]
USG eclips for February 7, 2017
University System News: www.ajc.com Campus gun bill returns to Georgia House http://www.ajc.com/news/state–regional-govt–politics/campus-gun-bill-returns-georgia-house/DurkYlx1v3Sn2cc9wCW5IP/ Aaron Gould Sheinin Georgia lawmakers will again consider legislation allowing guns on college campuses after Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed a similar measure last year. Rep. Mandi Ballinger, R-Canton, on Tuesday filed legislation in the Georgia House that would allow anyone with a permit […]
Get Ready…
The next Wellness Walking Challenge is coming soon! Whether you resolved to exercise more, or eat better, to get more sleep, to stick to a budget, or spend more time with family, remember that each day is a chance to start fresh!
Watch for Tax Form 1095: You’ll need it for your tax records!
If you are (or were) a benefits-eligible employee and/or enrolled in or offered University System of Georgia (USG) healthcare coverage during 2016, you will automatically receive Form 1095 from USG. As required by the Affordable Care Act, USG will mail your Form 1095 for the 2016 tax year to you no later than March 2, 2017. The mailing […]
VALIC APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE – SAVING FOR THE FUTURE
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 Paulding site on Friday, February 17, 2017 to discuss: GHC Retirement Savings Accounts Teacher Retirement System Optional Retirement Plan Social Security Setting up New […]