Watch the Innovation Competition Top Ten LIVE

Twenty ideas were submitted for the first ever GRCC Innovation Competition.  This year’s topic centered around sustainability and judges from the GRCC Sustainability Council selected the top 10 ideas.

These top 10 ideas moving forward to Round 2 of the competition will be announced at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 in the Board Library on the 5th floor of the Main Building.  Employees and students are invited to attend.

To watch the announcement LIVE via Ustream, visit www.grcc.edu/grcctv

2010 Discover Law Minority Students Admissions Event

A free program targeted to racial and ethnic students in the first two years of college who wish to develop the skills required to succeed in law school. n [Download Info Flyer (.pdf)]

Thursday, December 2, 2010 – Noon
Grand Rapids Community College – DeVos Campus
Sneden Hall, Multipurpose Room
415 E. Fulton St.
Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503

Lunch is provided. Questions? Call (616) 301-6800, ext. 6919

GRCC in the News: 12/1/10

Jobs Training at GRCC in Green Energy
WOOD Radio | Wednesday, December 1, 2010

A “Pathways To Prosperity” grant funded program is now available to any Grand Rapids resident who meets income qualifications. That’s a American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, $4 million dollars awarded to Grand Rapids Community College.  (More)

Grand Rapids Community College widens “green” job training scope
Published: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 7:16 PM | The Grand Rapids Press

GRAND RAPIDS — More Grand Rapids residents will be eligible for job skills in “green” industries through Grand Rapids Community College after a change in the eligibility criteria. The college in January was awarded a $4 million Pathways Out of Poverty grant with federal stimulus money to train workers for jobs in energy-efficient building construction and retrofitting, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable manufacturing principles.  (More)

‘Green’ job training available to more residents through GRCC program expansion
Published: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 4:56 PM | Dave Murray | The Grand Rapids Press

More Grand Rapids residents will be eligible for job skills in “green” industries through Grand Rapids Community College after a change in the eligibility criteria. The college in January was awarded a $4 million “Pathways Out of Poverty” grant with federal stimulus money to train workers for jobs in energy-efficient building construction and retrofitting, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable manufacturing principles.  (More)

Payroll Deadlines and Other Important Year-End Information

Some important information from the Payroll & Benefits Department:

• December 22nd pay date – time sheets are due to payroll by noon on Monday December 13th
• January 7, 2011 pay date – time sheets are due to payroll by 5:00 pm on Monday, December 20th

Late time sheets can not be accepted on either of these pay dates due to the shortened payroll processing times

Due to the holidays pay day will be on Wednesday, December 22nd.

Since we will still be open pay checks will be available for pick during normal business hours, and checks will not be mailed before we close for the holiday shutdown.

Year-End “To Do” list from Payroll

1. Using your most recent check or payroll advice, please verify the spelling of your first and last name, mailing address and withholding allowances. If any information is incorrect please immediately contact the Payroll office at ext. 4038, 4175, 4052, or 4058. The information on your paycheck/advice is what will be printed on your W-2. If your W-2 does not match your social security card, your earnings may not be credited properly into your social security account.

2. New W-4’s should be filled out if you’re filling status or exemption allowances have changed. Forms are available on the payroll web site, www.grcc.edu/payroll or stop by the Payroll office.

3. If you are currently receiving an “Advanced Earned Income Credit” on your paycheck (usually students) a new W-5 form must be filled out no later than December 15, 2010, to receive the credit for 2011. Note: This section of the law is currently scheduled to expire on Dec. 31st, but Congress may extend this as part of the tax bill currently being discussed).

4. If you are currently filing “exempt” on your W-4 (State and/or Federal) you are required to complete a new W-4 no later than February 1, 2011. Thanks for your cooperation!