Daily Archives: January 21, 2011

Employee Learning Opportunities

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Employee Learning Opportunities from Employee Professional Development & Enrichment

Monday, January 24
Keeping PACE for Continuous Improvement  10 a.m.-Noon

Tuesday, January 25
PowerPoint – Creating a Basic Presentation  2:30-3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 26
Learning about Learning Styles  9:30-11:30 a.m.
Nonverbal Communication  1-3 p.m.

Thursday, January 27
Best Practices for Effective Meetings  9:30-10:30 a.m.
Defusing Rude Behavior (this especially for Student Employees)  1-3 p.m.
Communication Effectiveness I & II (this is Part 1)  2:30-4:30 p.m.

Friday, January 28
The Service Mentality  9:30-11:30 a.m.

Monday, January 31
Facilitation Skills  1:30-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 1
Ethics at GRCC  9-11 a.m.
Disability 101  2-4 p.m.

Wednesday, February 2
Coping & Stress Management  9:30-11:30 a.m.
Personal Listening Profile  1:30-3 p.m.

Thursday, February 3
Goal Setting  2-3:30 p.m.

For descriptions or to register for any of these sessions, go to www.grcc.edu/currentlearning

GRCC in the News: 1/21/11

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Former Grand Rapids Superintendent Bert Bleke running for community college board
Published: Thursday, January 20, 2011, 11:48 AM | Dave Murray | The Grand Rapids Press

GRAND RAPIDS – Bert Bleke has spent a career leading K-12 school districts, but now he’s turning his attention to higher education, running for a seat on the Grand Rapids Community College board of trustees.  (More)

Elias Lumpkins announces re-election run for Grand Rapids City Commission
Published: Thursday, January 20, 2011, 10:50 AM | Jim Harger | The Grand Rapids Press

GRAND RAPIDS – Third Ward City Commissioner Elias Lumpkins announced today he will seek re-election this year. “After giving this much prayer and thought, I’ve decided that I have more to give to the great city of Grand Rapids,” Lumpkins said in an announcement released today.  (More)

Eric Williams to Assume New Position with President’s Office

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Eric Williams has accepted the position of Executive Director for Equity, Community, and Legislative Affairs, effective February 1, 2011.   In his new role, Eric will supervise the Director of the Woodrick Diversity Learning Center and the Director of the Older Learner Center; spearhead community outreach on behalf of the College; serve as GRCC’s governmental affairs representative at all levels of government; and serve as a member of the president’s cabinet.

Reminder: SSPD Grant Due Date Coming Up 1/28/11

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The deadline for the submission of grant applications for the Support Staff Professional Development (SSPD) program is 4:30 p.m., January 28, 2011. The SSPD application packet and SSPD Guidelines are available in the GRCC Internal Grants area of the Grants Office website at www.grcc.edu/grants. Please note that applications must include a Supervisor’s Approval form, a budget form and budget documentation. If you have any questions about SSPD grants, please contact Lisa Dopke, Grants Coordinator at 234-3340 or ldopke@grcc.edu. Good luck!