University System News: Inside Higher Ed Defense for DEI Initiatives, From a Former Trump Official Sonny Perdue was Trump’s agriculture secretary before becoming the University System of Georgia chancellor. He has provided a report on diversity, equity and inclusion—and defended it. By Ryan Quinn Sonny Perdue, the University System of Georgia chancellor, recently delivered a […]
GHC Athletics names Tucker Hughes as Head Softball Coach
GHC Athletics welcomes Tucker Hughes as the new Head Softball Coach of the Lady Charger Softball program. Tucker Hughes, beginning his first year as Head Softball Coach, is no stranger to the Georgia Highlands College athletics program. Spending 3 seasons in the Chargers baseball program as the Pitching Coach-Recruiting Coordinator, Hughes & the Chargers saw […]
Silent Auction Items needed
This is just a friendly reminder that the GHC Employee Ambassadors are still in need of donated items for the silent auction event on August 25th. Please let me know if you have an item to donate. We can arrange pickup at any of our campuses. Money raised at the silent auction event will help […]
USG e-clips for July 10, 2023
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia lieutenant governor hits diversity spending, but gives to Black caucus By James Salzer Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has criticized the millions of dollars state universities are spending on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, saying he’s concerned such programs sometimes push “divisive concepts.” But the first-term Republican also knows […]
USG e-clips for July 7, 2023
University System News: WTVM News Leader 9 talks with CSU first female president By Amaya Graham Barriers are being broken in the Fountain City, through one school’s search for a new leader. Columbus State University has its first ever female president. She will be the sixth person to lead the school that’s been offering four […]
USG e-clips for July 6, 2023
University System News: 11Alive ‘We cannot learn from one another if we don’t listen to one another’ | USG chancellor responds to request for DEI spending outline Chancellor Sonny Perdue’s office provided Lt. Gov. Burt Jones with a nearly 200-page overview, as well as a written letter in response. Author: 11Alive Staff Following a request […]
Today: D2L Quiz Timing Update webinar
D2L’s quiz timing settings will be updated on July 27. Updates include: Automatic quiz submission when allotted time is exceeded Pop-up messages show time remaining in quiz Quiz information viewable while taking quiz Customized quiz results page after quiz submission Synchronous option for quizzes Join CETL’s D2L Quiz Timing Update webinar from 12-1 pm on […]
Benefits notice if you carry Additional life insurance
Any employee who carries additional life insurance will receive a notification (Supplemental Life and AD & D insurance), you should receive a notification. This is due to your salary increase of $2,000 COLA. The Supplemental life and AD&D is a % of your salary that you select during open enrollment. If you receive an email […]
“New” Asst. Coordinator for Student Engagement
Please help me welcome our “new” Asst. Coordinator of Student Engagement, Madison Signoret. Many of you know her from her time as a student, Orientation Leader and for the past few years part-time Assistant for Student Engagement, and we’re excited to have her on now full-time. She has an associates from GHC, and a bachelors […]
Tomorrow: D2L Quiz Timing Update webinar
D2L’s quiz timing settings will be updated on July 27. Updates include: Automatic quiz submission when allotted time is exceeded Pop-up messages show time remaining in quiz Quiz information viewable while taking quiz Customized quiz results page after quiz submission Synchronous option for quizzes Join CETL’s D2L Quiz Timing Update webinar from 12-1 pm on […]