New Ransomware Phishing Campaign – Scanned Documents

GHC ITS has been alerted about a new ransomware campaign that took place at another University System of Georgia institution recently. The attack consisted of an email message masquerading as a document sent with a scan-to-email function from a printer at that institution. This message contained a malicious attachment with a ransomware and remote access trojan […]

MOST LIKELY TO HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK?

Employees have the opportunity to recognize the spirit and efforts of their coworkers in some fun categories. Who do you think is most likely to hit it out of the park?  For this award, there will be one winner. Each person who makes a nomination will be put into a drawing. You can nominate multiple […]

Shared Services Extended Hours

In preparation for the return of faculty, staff, and students on campus at the beginning of the academic year, the Shared Services Center (SSC) will extend business hours Monday, August 8, 2016, through Friday, September 2, 2016, from 7:30 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. EST. The SSC will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2016, in […]

MOST LIKELY TO HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK?

Employees have the opportunity to recognize the spirit and efforts of their coworkers in some fun categories. Who do you think is most likely to hit it out of the park?  For this award, there will be one winner. Each person who makes a nomination will be put into a drawing. You can nominate multiple […]

USG eclips for July 18, 2016

University System News: CNBC.com 5 ways states are luring small business http://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/15/5-ways-states-are-luring-small-business.html Elaine Pofeldt, special to CNBC.com When Marc Gorlin launched his firm Roadie, he knew Georgia was the ideal place to find the talent he needed to launch his on-demand app. Gorlin, who previously co-founded the financing company Kabbage, says the attractive cost of […]

New Academic Advisor

Please join us in welcoming Josh Peterson, Academic Advisor to our Georgia Highlands College community.  Josh’s primary campus location will be Floyd.  He comes to us from Lawrenceville, GA with a Masters in Recreation and Sports Management from the University of Tennessee and two and a half years’ of experience in Advising. Fun Fact:  Josh […]

New Student Success Counselor

Please join us in welcoming Tara Holdampf, Student Success Counselor to our Georgia Highlands College community.  Tara’s primary location will be on the Marietta Instructional Site.  She comes to us from Atlanta where she was most recently a course facilitator with Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.  Tara received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health […]

TAP APPLICATIONS DUE TODAY

Today is the deadline for Fall 2016. If you have not received an e-mail confirmation that your application has been received by Emily Farmer in Human Resources, please scan and e-mail to efarmer@highlands.edu or FAX to 706-368-7723. Thank you! Emily

USG eclips for July 13, 2016

University System News: www.ajc.com Kennesaw State to eliminate mandatory meal plans for commuter students http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/kennesaw-state-to-eliminate-mandatory-meal-plans-f/nrxms/ Janel Davis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kennesaw State University plans to end its requirement that commuter students purchase a meal plan. The decision is part of a response to an audit last month by the state’s University System that found several […]