Faculty Years of Service

Faculty Years of Service will be recognized at the Faculty meeting on January 30, 2015. Years of service were calculated on continuous full time service through July 1, 2015. If you expect to receive an award, please contact Terri Cavender to confirm.

Tutorial Center Hours

Spring Tutorial Center hours are now updated on the web. Direct students to http://www.highlands.edu/site/tutorial-center-schedule for the days and times tutors are available on all five campuses. To see individual tutor schedules, choose a campus for a breakdown. Faculty: If you would like a tutor to visit your class for a short introduction to our services, […]

USG e-clips from January 12, 2015

University System News www.ajc.com Students arrested at UGA after protest of state’s immigration policies http://www.ajc.com/news/news/students-arrested-at-uga-after-protest-of-states-i/njkgX/ Janel Davis The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Several immigrant students without legal status were arrested at the University of Georgia Friday night during a protest of immigration policies that prevent them from attending some of the state’s largest colleges. Police were called […]

USG e-clips from January 8, 2015

University System News www.mdjonline.com Chatterbox: Papp to have twice the work, with same pay http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/26336181/article-Chatterbox–Papp-to-have-twice-the-work–with-same-pay by MDJ staff The consolidation of Kennesaw State University and Southern Polytechnic University was officially approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia at its meeting Tuesday, but USG Chancellor Hank Huckaby said the merger isn’t […]

USG e-clips from January 9, 2015

University System News www.insidehighered.com Appeals Court Denies Rehearing in Georgia State Fair Use Case https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2015/01/09/appeals-court-denies-rehearing-georgia-state-fair-use-case A federal appeals court has decided it won’t rehear a case on whether or not Georgia State University’s e-reserves violate publishers’ copyright, setting up the possibility for a Supreme Court showdown over fair use. www.northwestgeorgianews.com Georgia Farm Bureau offering scholarships […]

Cartersville Reading Group

The GHC Cartersville Library, in partnership with the Bartow County Public Library, will host a reading group in Spring. The group will meet the second Wednesday of each month from 12:30-1:30 in the library, which means the initial meeting will take place on January 14. We hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Amy: aburger@highlands.edu

Emerging Leaders Spring Nominations Needed

Dear GHC Faculty/Staff Member, The Office of Student Life is now seeking students for our “Emerging Leaders” student leadership development program! The objectives of this program are to build a foundation for future student leadership at GHC, to enhance student involvement in and out of the classroom, to aid in the commitment to student engagement, […]

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USG e-clips from January 7, 2015

University System News USG NEWS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/chancellor-huckaby-correct-on-georgias-job-skills-/njhJC/#365011b9.3566685.735605 Chancellor Huckaby correct on Georgia’s job-skills gap By Nancy Badertscher – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution State officials are trying to prepare for a time in the near future when it is anticipated that a majority of Georgia jobs will require employees with some college credentials. They’re pushing the state’s […]

Spring 2015 Intramural Schedule

Spring 2015 Intramural Schedule Activities: Co-ed Flag Football 5 on 5 Basketball Six Mile Post Ping Pong Tournament Billiards Tournament Dodge Ball Corn Hole Golf Outing* Location TBD Co-Ed Flag Football March 16st -Registration Deadline March 19th -Schedule Posted/Emailed March 30th –First Week of Games April 26th -Championship Sunday 5 on 5 Basketball February 9th […]