Cougar Corner
Committee Spotlight: Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Committee
Highland's Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Committee typically meets annually or more often as needed. The purpose of the committee is to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations as it relates to the hiring process. Members of the EE/AA ...
September is National Preparedness Month
Did you know September is National Preparedness Month? While no one likes to imagine worst-case scenarios, it’s wise to plan ahead so you can handle emergencies confidently. Here’s how Highland can help you stay safe: Check out our campus emergency guide, which ...
Rockford Rivets Game
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Online Tutorial: ONE Highland
A brief online module covering the key concepts of the ONE Highland culture shift has been created. For those who have not had the opportunity to attend a training session, you will automatically be assigned the module. If you are ...
Election Day Holiday
The College will be closed on November 8, 2022 in observance of Election Day, a mandated state holiday.
Wellness Committee
Wellness Committee Did you know that sitting is considered the new smoking? People are more likely to succeed in their efforts to adopt healthier lifestyles – like exercising, quitting smoking, eating well – when they have a supportive environment in which ...
Committee Spotlight: Policy Review Committee (PRC)
Highland's policy review committee meets monthly (except during the summer) to evaluate the need for changes in the Policy Manual and recommend changes to the Board. The committee members are as follows: Jill Janssen, (Chair), Joani Bardell (Nursing/Allied Health, Natural ...
Planned Retirement Program
At the June 28 Board meeting, the Board approved the Planned Retirement Program for full-time non-union classified, professional, and administrative employees. Under the program, eligible employees can submit an irrevocable letter of retirement to the Director, Human Resources up to ...
Hybrid Telework Program
Last fall, Highland implemented the Hybrid Telework Pilot Program for non-union classified, professional, and administrative staff during the 2021-2022 academic year. The pilot program was to be evaluated before the end of the spring semester to ensure that employee and ...
COVID Vaccine/Testing Update
As communicated in President Kuberski's email dated 7/18/22, effective immediately, Highland employees are no longer required to provide proof of vaccination or test weekly. This state mandate was lifted by the governor last week for students and employees at colleges ...