Cougar Corner
Healthy Habits That Can Lower Your Risk of Depression
A recent international study published in the Nature Mental Health journal found that certain lifestyle factors can reduce the risk of depression by 57%. This study, which examined data from nearly 290,000 people over a nine-year period, found that there ...
Tips for Coping With Holiday Stress
Do not be perfect; be you. One of the quickest ways to holiday burnout is to set high, unrealistic expectations for yourself. Make your plans simple and your activities doable.Create your wish list early. Ask yourself what you want to ...
Need Help Sorting it Out?
Highland's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can show you how. ComPscyh, Highland's EAP provider offers, counseling, self-improvement tools and solutions for everyday issues can help you be your best, at home and at work. The services are free, confidential and available ...
Recent/Upcoming New Hires and Employee Changes
NovemberDr. Sydne Kasle - November 27, Coordinator of Center for Teaching and Learning Services (PT)DecemberKaitlin Gruhn - December 18, Student Information SpecialistJanuaryDr. Narjis Hyder - January 11, Psychology/Education Instructor
Holiday Gathering
Family Advantage Health Plan (FAHP)
Highland offers the Family Advantage Health Plan (FAHP), which is an attractive opt-out option that has the potential to create significant health care savings for you and your family if you have access to other health coverage through a spouse or parent and ...
Higher FSA, HSA Limits
The IRS is raising limits for tax-advantaged accounts that help taxpayers pay for health care expenses. Flexible spending accounts, which put pre-tax dollars into an account to cover short-term health care costs, will have a limit of $3,200 in 2024, ...
Highlights of Changes in 2024 for Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings Programs
The contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), and most 457 plans, as well as the federal government's Thrift Savings Plan is increased to $23,000, up from $22,500. The limit on annual contributions to an IRA increased to $7,000, ...
ONE Highland Workshop
In 2020, Highland began a culture change initiative that started with the Culture Assessment survey. This was followed by a Culture Foundation Workshop where a group of cross-organization participants shared their observations about our current culture and had thoughtful conversations ...
Important Upcoming Dates
Holiday Celebration/End of semester - December 15 Holiday Shutdown - December 22, 2023 - January 1, 2024