University System News: Fior Reports Georgia Tech Launches New Environmental Science Major By Becca Roberts The interdisciplinary Environmental Science (ENVS) degree, developed by faculty within the Departments of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and Life Sciences, is now accepting students interested in a variety of environmentally-related careers. Georgia Tech’s newest interdisciplinary degree, the BS degree in […]
Comp Time Payout FY2023
Good Morning, The comp time hours paid out to each eligible employee will be based on the employee’s comp time balance as of May 27, 2023. Comp time accrued through May 27, 2023 will be paid out on the 3rd June Biweekly payroll(pay date of 06/30/2023). If you used comp time or vacation time during […]
Juneteenth Holiday-June 19, 2023
Good Morning, Monday, 06/19/2023 is the Juneteenth Holiday. Please note that we are allowed 8 hours holiday pay for 06/19/2023. You have two options to make up the 9 required hours for that day. 1. You will need to either work an extra hour during the week of 06/18-06/24 to make up the required 9 […]
Frank Herbert’s Dune Series at the Floyd Library
Can’t wait for the Dune: Part Two? Come down to the Floyd Library to see our new Popular Reading Collection. We have the complete collection of the Dune series. Don’t worry if you are not on the Floyd Campus. We can send them to your local library for you to borrow.
Passing of Retiree Jerry Shelton
It is with great sadness that I announce that Mr. Jerry Shelton, retiree of GHC, passed away on June 12, 2023. Mr. Shelton worked at GHC (then Floyd Junior College) from 1970-1999. He served as Director of Physical Education and Professor. He was a graduate of Berry College. He earned his master’s degree in Physical […]
System Security Updates – Friday June 16th
Note: Our monthly updates have been move forward this month due to year-end processing. The Division of Information Technology will be installing routine security updates to our servers and network infrastructure from 1:00am until 7:00am on Friday, June 16th. Systems that cannot be safely updated through this automated process will be manually updated by IT personnel during staff hours. Users working […]
How can HIPs drive educational reform?
“The Assessment Institute will host 5 complimentary Zoom-based 60-minute webinars throughout the year featuring national leaders from HIPs in the States (High-Impact Practices). These sessions are open to anyone in the higher education community.” Wed, June 21: How can HIPs drive educational reform? Wed, August 23: What have we learned from the ways we have failed?
2023 Highlander Magazine now available in print and online
The 2023 Highlander Magazine is now available in print onsite at GHC locations and online at highlander.highlands.edu. Read about the great things happening at GHC all in one place! #TakingCharge
USG e-clips for June 12, 2023
University System News: Bluefield Daily Telegraph Health care workforce lagging By Asia Ashley CNHI News Service A shortage of health care workers has state officials concerned enough to set aside funding to help rural providers recruit employees. Georgia is among the top three states with the highest number of job vacancies in the U.S., particularly, […]
USG e-clips for June 13, 2023
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kemp: College finances squeezed as demand for job training soars By Ty Tagami As Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp assumed his new role as chairman of a regional education board Monday, he outlined a paradox the state now faces. With student enrollment falling, higher education budgets are getting squeezed. Meanwhile, […]