Photos: Students Have Coffee and Conversation With Dr. Ender

GRCC President Dr. Steven Ender met with students at an informal “Coffee and Conversation” event yesterday (March 11, 2010) to encourage dialogue about the GRCC experience and provide better access to college administrators.  For a full slideshow of photos, click here.

Condolences to John VanElst

John VanElst, Michigan Works Program Manager at the Tassell M-TEC, lost his father yesterday.  Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.  Click on link for visitation and funeral information.

Learning Academy Offerings 3/16/10-3/24/10

From Employee Professional Development & Enrichment (formerly the Learning Academy for Faculty & Staff)

Monday, March 15 | Leadership & Followership  2-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 16

• Best Practices for Taking Meeting Notes  10-11 a.m.
• Food choices, exercise & weight loss  3:30-4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 17

• FERPA: The Mystery Revealed  9:30-10:30 p.m.
• Performance Evaluation Training  2:30-4 p.m. (register at learningacademy@grcc.edu )

Thursday, March 18 | Emotional Intelligence  1-3 p.m.

Friday, March 19

• Best Practices for Email  9-10 a.m.
• Moderating your salt, sugar, fat & cholesterol intake  11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Monday, March 22 | Boomers, Xers and Millennials Oh My! : Generational Differences in the 21st Century Workplace  2-4 p.m.

Tuesday, March 23 | The Rear-View Mirror: Understanding How the Past Impacts the Present and Future  9-11 a.m.

Wednesday, March 24 | Scoring Ideas (Part of the Tools of Innovation series)  9-11 a.m.

For descriptions or to register, go to www.grcc.edu/currentlearning

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Info From Hibernians

The Ancient Order of Hibernians featured GRCC Professor Roger Schlosser in a publication promoting its upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4.

More: www.grmichiganaoh.com

GRCC in the News: 3/12/10

Golden Gloves ready to rock
Cedar Springs Post | 11 March 2010

Boxers are hard at work in Sand Lake, Michigan for the upcoming Golden Gloves tournament.  […] The rest of the novice team includes undefeated 152 lb Zeek Rios, who is also a dental hygienist student at Grand Rapids Community College.  (More)

Science & Technology Initiative awaits leadership change
By Mark Sanchez | Business Review West Michigan | March 11, 2010, 11:17AM

A change in leadership provides an opportunity to examine the West Michigan Science & Technology Initiative’s operations and see if any changes are needed.  Grand Valley State University President Tom Haas stresses the “if” part, saying he’s pleased with the WMSTI.  […] Established in 2003 through Michigan’s SmartZone program, the Initiative is a collaborative venture between GVSU, the Van Andel Research Institute, the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College and the Right Place Inc.  (More)