Daily Archives: May 10, 2012

Title IX Investigator Training Event – Photos

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GRCC had the opportunity this week to host a 2-day regional training institute for the Association of Title IX Administrators. While Title IX has many implications for our institution, this event focused specifically on policy/procedure development and conducting investigations regarding sexual misconduct. The “Title IX Investigator Training School” drew a crowd of 90 participants, representing 20 institutions from 6 states (including Washington State, New York, and Pennsylvania.)

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Employees from GRCC who received certificates of completion for this important training included: Faye Davis, Sara Dorer, Tina Hoxie, Kathy Keating, Scott Merlo, Mike Roche, Deb Sanders, Luanne Wedge, Charles Wells, Rebecca Whitman, and Eric Williams.

29th Annual Mike Flanagan Golf Outing Raffle

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Once again the Mike Flanagan Golf Outing will feature its popular Raffle, including prizes like:

  • 1st Prize: Airfare for 2
  • 2nd Prize: Office Chair
  • 3rd Prize: Dinner for 8 @ McCabe Marlowe
  • Much More!

Tickets are for sale at 3 for $5 and the raffle will take place on May 24th from 7-9 p.m. at the Boulder Creek Golf Club.  Proceeds support Student Scholarships.

Tickets are available from the following individuals:

  • Raul Alvarez
  • Andy Bowne
  • Trish Castiglione
  • Erin Cisler
  • Tina Hoxie
  • Scott Martin
  • Kurt Meinders
  • Danelle Sedore
  • David Selmon
  • Jim VanDokkumburg
  • Laurie Witczak

GRCC in the News – 5/10/12

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OAISD, GRCC collaborate to offer students more academic options
By Staff reports | The Holland Sentinel | Posted May 10, 2012 @ 09:41 AM

Port Sheldon Township — The Ottawa Area Intermediate School District and Grand Rapids Community College are partnering to offer local students college credits through the OAISD futurePREP program, IChallengeU.  (More)

How to fund GRCC repairs after failed vote? Board member suggests tuition increase
Published: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 7:56 PM | Grand Rapids Press | By Brian McVicar

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Now comes the hard part. A day after West Michigan voters overwhelmingly defeated Grand Rapids Community College’s $98.6 million bond proposal, college administrators said they’re ready to begin examining how they can fund what they say are much needed campus repairs.  (More)

Organizer: Timing, money hurt GRCC vote – Third time since 2007 voters said no
Wednesday, 09 May 2012, 4:54 PM EDT | By Joe LaFurgey

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – David Doyle is a bit of a local political legend, the go-to guy when it comes to campaigns in and around Grand Rapids. His win/loss record was 22-3 — until Tuesday night. That’s when the $98 million GRCC bond proposal was pummelled by voters.  (More)

Question of the day: Why did the GRCC millage fail by bigger margin than 2007 requests?
Published: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 2:15 PM | Grand Rapids Press | By Brian McVicar

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — In the lead up to Tuesday’s election, supporters of Grand Rapids Community College’s $98.6 million bond proposal were predicting a close race, with the outcome being determined by a few hundred votes.  (More)

Grand Rapids hot headlines: Grand Rapids Community College’s plans after voters reject $98 million request
Published: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 1:32 PM | Grand Rapids Press | By Kate Nagengast

Here are the most popular stories on MLive Grand Rapids right now: GRAND RAPIDS NEWS • Grand Rapids Community College’s plans after voters reject $98 million request  (More)

In this morning’s Michigan news headlines…
By Zoe Clark | Michigan Radio News

Voters from more than 200 communities turned out yesterday for local elections. In West Michigan, the nearly $100-million-dollar Grand Rapids Community College millage failed. Voters in other parts of the state, however, seemed more willing to spend on education.  (More)

Raider Salute to all who Worked on the Title IX Investigator Event

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Sara Dorer submitted this Salute:

Hosting the two-day Title IX Investigator Event this week was a big job and many people were involved in making it a seamless, wonderful event. Participants who had never been to GRCC commented about how impressed they were overall, noting the food, the location, the organization, everything. A huge thanks to everyone who helped make the event what it was, including Facilities, Creative Dining, IT, Media, Becky Yoder, Evan Macklin and a special thanks to Cathy Noviskey! I appreciate all of you!

Reminder Active Commute Week – Next Week

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Staff Development is encouraging staff and students to participate in Active Commute Week – leave the car at home and Ride the Rapid, bike, roller blade or long board into GRCC! The Active Commute Week Challenge is a weeklong competition for businesses and individuals in Greater Grand Rapids from Monday, May 14 to Friday, May 18 at noon.

Challenge participants include: Amway, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Valley State University, Meijer, Metro Health, Priority Health, Steelcase, and West Michigan Bike and Fitness.

Commuters track online how often they commute to and from work using active transportation:

  • cycling
  • walking (including running, wheelchair, skating, boarding)
  • riding the bus
  • carpooling and vanpooling

Please join us in the Multi-Purpose Room (Room 108) in Sneden Hall on Tuesday May 15, 2012 from 10:30AM-12:00 PM. No pre-registration necessary. Officer Tony Myers will teach basic bike safety to keep you safe on the roads while commuting to work!