USG Institutions: www.ajc.com Does your college major even exist anymore? Georgia revamps majors statewide http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-education/does-your-college-major-even-exist-anymore-georgia/nsLYx/ Ben Brasch, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The University System of Georgia approved a slew of additions, deletions and changes to dozens of majors at universities throughout the state. Universities ranging from Coastal Pines Technical College to the University of Georgia have […]
USG eclips for August 24, 2016
University System News: www.mdjonline.com KSU Whistleblower seeks $1.5 million http://www.mdjonline.com/news/ksu-whistleblower-seeks-million/article_ac463e3c-69a0-11e6-913c-c76cb404c1d2.html Anthony White A Kennesaw State University employee has filed suit based on claims she was slandered and “suffered adverse work conditions and retaliatory isolation” after she refused to lie about the business dealings of her supervisor and called those dealings to the attention of university […]
GHC honors faculty, staff
Georgia Highlands College recently honored its faculty and staff from each of its campuses for the 2015-2016 academic year at its annual in-service meeting. Full story: https://www.highlands.edu/2016/08/29/ghc-honors-faculty-staff/
CVS – Ways to Save Long-Term Medicines
CVS Caremark offers you a way to save money on long-term medicines with 90 day supplies. See flyer for more details. CVS- Ways to Save
….and the winner is!
Thank you all for donating the GHC Ambassadors annual fund drive! Special thanks for Christy Twilley for drawing names for door prizes this morning! The Grand Prize winner for the Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa, 1 night stay for 2 people is: Kencho Tenzin! Other door prize winners are: Optum Giftbag: Billy Morris Handmade bracelet: […]
Essentials of Leadership
Join the Center for University Learning on Friday, September 16, 2016, at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw Campus, in KSU Center, Room 174 from 9AM – 1PM for Essentials of Leadership! This foundation course teaches leaders how to get results from people. You will learn a set of essential skills to meet both practical organizational needs and […]
Special education online bachelor of science transfer option with UGA now available for GHC students
Georgia Highlands College students now have the opportunity to transfer into an online completion program provided by the University of Georgia’s College of Education. According to UGA’s Amber Atkinson, the program coordinator, the online Bachelor of Science in Special Education from UGA is “the only online B.S.Ed. in the Southeast.” Full story: https://www.highlands.edu/2016/08/25/special-education-online-bachelor-science-transfer-option-uga-now-available-ghc-students/
Accessibility by Design Training
Instructors often have questions about whether their course design and content meet the expectations and standards for students with disabilities. The rules and regulations of the policies and practices can sometimes be confusing and intimidating, leading some faculty members to unduly stress over their courses and content while leading others to simply ignore these regulations, […]
MOST FIT
REGISTER TODAY — IT’S NOT TOO LATE: The $32* registration fee has been extended until Friday, August 26, 11:59 PM. Also, anyone who registers by Friday at 11:59 PM will receive a personalized number! *USG Employee price only $10.00 IF YOU SIGN UP NOW. Join the USG Team Click Here to Join You may […]
USG eclips for August 22, 2016
University System News: www.gainesvilletimes.com Eighth-graders can start college funds, get extra help in REACH program Both Gainesville, Hall systems start program to help families afford college http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/118643/ By Ron Bridgeman Ten Hall County and Gainesville eighth-graders could be selected to receive college scholarships that could be $20,000 or more by the time they graduate — […]