Blackboard student and faculty survey results posted

Each year, GRCC surveys students and faculty regarding their use of Blackboard.

These posts provide several highlights from the survey:

• Student survey results
• Faculty survey results

 

Parental involvement topic of talk by Barbara Reynolds

Barbara Reynolds, from Family Futures, will talk about “Encouraging and Utilizing Parental Involvement” from 3:30-5 p.m. February 20, 2013, in room 234 of SCC. The presentation is sponsored by the Child Development/Education Department.

The presentation is targeted to students going into an education-related field, but everyone is welcome.

Newly revised Pharmacy Technician program starts February 2013

The need for certified Pharmacy Technicians is growing dramatically in the West Michigan area. Pharmacy Technicians who have achieved certification are in high demand and have great earning potential.

If you are interested in working in the medical field, or are currently working in a pharmacy but would like to be certified, GRCC’s Pharmacy Technician program will prepare you for the next step. This newly revised and updated 18-week pre-certification class will take you through everything you need to know to be ready to take the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Exam. Using textbooks from the American Pharmacists Association, this course will prepare you to be a pharmacy technician at the retail or hospital level. Course goals include completing an internship at a local pharmacy and taking the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.

The course runs 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting February 12, 2013. The cost is $1,580, and a payment plan is available. To register, click here.

Nominations sought for 2013 Milo M. Brown scholarships

At least two $1,000 scholarships are presented as perpetual memorials to Milo M. Brown during the Giants Banquet and Awards Celebration Program.

At least one male and one female African-American student will receive this award during the banquet on January 26, 2013. Please forward the scholarship application to your networks, faculty, students and community members.