Cougar Corner
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
Recent/Upcoming New Hires and Employee Changes
OctoberOctober 10 - Toni Cummins, PT Third Shift CustodianOctober 23 - Alex Gusman, FT Lead Custodian, First ShiftOctober 30 - Tim Scheiderman, FT Maintenance Mechanic NovemberNovember 13 - Kevyn-Ann Sutter, FT Coordinator, Multimedia Content
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Congratulations to the Financial Aid department who won this year's pumpkin decorating contest with their Frozen submission! Thanks to all of the departments who participated in the contest