Policy Update Highlights – Foundation, Contributions, Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Cut-off Date, Late Enrollment, Maximum Credit Load

9.3 Grand Rapids Community College Foundation (Full Policy Here)

• There are no substantive changes to the policy.
• The policy recognizes that the GRCC Foundation exists to support the College.
• The GRCC Foundation’s By-Laws establish it as a Michigan non-profit organization that exists to support the College. The Policy indicates the dates the By-Laws were most recently modified.
• GRCC employees, the GRCC Board of Trustees, and the GRCC Foundation Board of Directors should be aware of the policy.

9.10 Contributions to the College (Full Policy Here)

• The primary changes to the policy include: 1) moving it from the “old” format to the “new format; and, 2) changing the numbering and associated sections/subsections (11.10 to 9.10).
• The policy communicates the process for receiving and documenting gifts to the College.

6.24 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy Highlights (Full Policy Here)

• The policy has been updated and modified to provide greater clarity to supervisors regarding concerning behaviors that may indicate substance abuse.
• Provides students and employees with information regarding how to access community resources if they have a substance abuse problem.
• Provides required warning regarding the dangers of alcohol and substance abuse to students and staff In compliance with the Clery Act.
• Policy is required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act
• The use of alcohol on campus is prohibited unless specifically permitted for work or educational events or at the Heritage during regular hours.
• Covered substances and exceptions are outlined in the policy
• Identifies actions to be taken for refusal of pre-employment drug-screening

Admissions Cut-off Date (Full Policy Here)
GRCC will not accept new student applications five business days prior to the start of a semester.

• Allows opportunity for academic advising
• Allows more time to deliver other needed services to students

Blocking Late Enrollment (Full Policy Here)
GRCC will not allow students to enroll in a class after midnight of the day before the class meets for the second time.

• Allows for limited swaps if the second class has not met
• Promotes student responsibility and planning
• Facilitates building a learning community from the start of a class

Maximum Student Credit Hour Load Per Semester (Full Policy Here)
Students who want to enroll in more than 18 hours in a semester must get permission from the appropriate Associate Dean.

• Student success rates are negatively impacted when students enroll in too many credits in a given semester.