Category Archives: Emergency News
January 11 Update – Welcome to the Spring 2021 Semester!
November 16 Update – A Special Thank You
A Message from President Don Green: Dear GHC Community, I am constantly reminded of the amazing spirit of our students, faculty, and staff. Nothing about taking classes, teaching courses, or providing a wide range of student-focused tools has been easy this past year. And yet our students have pushed forward with our faculty and staff […]
August 12 Update – Return to Campus
A Message from President Don Green: I wanted to take this time to thank you for your patience and determination as we move forward into a new semester at Georgia Highlands College. Our goal is to Charge Ahead with each of you safely while helping you work toward degree completion and your graduation goals. Please […]
July 30 Update – GHC creates flexible class options, extra health and safety measures ahead of return to campus in August
Students at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will have a number of options to choose from when taking classes during the upcoming fall semester, including both online and in-person as well as hybrid formats, depending on the student’s preference. Additionally, GHC has posted new guidelines and taken extra health and safety measures to ensure students and […]
July 6 Update – Updated Guidance on Age, Underlying Medical Conditions, Use of Face Coverings
Recently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance for managing COVID-19 related issues. Among the changes are to definitions for people who will need extra precaution due to age and underlying medical conditions. In response to those changes from the CDC, the University System of Georgia is providing updated guidance on […]
May 21 Update – Virtual Commencement Details
We wanted to update everyone on the upcoming virtual graduation planned for July 25th. The virtual graduation will be aired on July 25th via YouTube and Facebook. More information will be shared by email and social media as we get closer to that date. While this approach is different than a traditional ceremony, it is a […]
May 15 Update – Commencement, CARES Act, & Plans for Summer and Fall
We want to start by thanking you again. Our students are well on their way to completing the spring semester. Our faculty continue to work closely together to carry on with the tradition of quality instruction GHC is known for. Our staff continue to find new and exciting ways to ensure all campus resources are […]
April 2 Update – Remote Delivery Extended Through Summer
We want to take this time to thank all our students, faculty, and staff for working through the first week of resumed classes at GHC. As you know, GHC students continued courses remotely on Monday, March 30, and will continue this way for the remainder of the semester. Additionally, GHC and the University System of Georgia’s […]
April 1 Update – Partial Refunds Issued to GHC Students this Semester
Over the past few weeks, we have seen our Georgia Highlands College family adjust and adapt to an ever-changing environment as we navigate our way to delivering remote instruction for the remainder of Spring 2020 semester. At this time, all 26 University System of Georgia institutions are working as quickly as possible to issue […]
March 30 Update – Charging Ahead!
We wanted to take this time to let our students, employees, and community know Georgia Highlands College is Charging Ahead! The way we teach, advise, support, and much more may change for a little while, but one thing remains true: whether we connect in person or remotely, we care about you, and we care […]