First Aid/CPR course targeted to construction trades

Prepare for and prevent medical emergencies in the construction trades industry with the First Aid/CPR Initial Certification course. This course covers primary assessment, heart problems, fractures, wounds and bandaging, stroke and shock management, eye injury, dislocation and splinting, obstructed airways, exposure to cold, control of bleeding, electrical injuries, back, head and neck injuries, epileptic seizures, and one-rescuer CPR. Sessions are scheduled for 6-10 p.m. March 11 and 18, 2013, at the Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC. The cost is $60. To register, click here.

After completion, you will be certified in First Aid/CPR and will receive an official card. Initial certification expires two years after completion. To maintain certification, you must then take a recertification class. The next session is set for 6-10 p.m. March 28 at Tassell M-TEC for $50. To register, click here.

Time to apply for a Sabbatical

“Sabbatical: Final Reminder”

GRCC In the News, 2-25-13

Teresa Weatherall-Neal: La educación es la clave

February 22, 2013; El Vocero Hispano

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, 22 DE FEBRERO DE 2013 (EVH).- Para Teresa Weatherall-Neal, superitendente de las Escuelas Públicas de Grand Rapids (GRPS por sus siglas en inglés), describir cómo le gustaría ver a las escuelas de Grand Rapids no es difícil: Un distrito escolar al cual educadores, padres y apoderados, estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad se sientan orgullosos de pertenecer y quieran hacerlo por cuenta propia.
… Estamos buscando en diferentes lugares en estos momentos. Tenemos estudiantes de 19 años de edad, que tienen 2-3 créditos. Nunca vas a graduarte. Tenemos que ayudar a ese estudiante a encontrar en otro sitio. Estamos trabajando con Steepletown, Centro Hispano, GRPS, GRCC, para crear un programa de GED. Todavía lo necesitan para tener éxito. Ellos viven en esta comunidad. Así que necesitan para ayudarles a obtener un GED por si quieren ir a una escuela vocacional o quieren ir a la universidad o que quieren conseguir un trabajo … necesitan un GED. Nos reunimos con estudiantes, unos 125 que están en riesgo de no poder graduarse, y les explicamos. Usted puede permanecer por un año más y voy a conseguir el dinero, pero Usted necesita obtener un GED.

Celebran acto de diversidad estudiantil en Union High School

February 22, 2013; El Vocero Hispano

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (EVH) 20 DE FEBRERO 2013.- Con chistes, risas y anécdotas sobre su vida comenzó su exposición sobre el tema Mensajes de la Esperanza, el joven Gabe Salazar, ante unos 250 estudiantes que asistieron el pasado viernes al acto celebrado en el auditorio de Union High School.
… Al final de la actividad Salazar rifó y obsequio objetos donados por Hope Collage, Aquinas Collage, Grand Valley State University, Michigan State, Davenport University, Calvin College y Grand Rapids Community Collage, instituciones académicas que hicieron posible su presentación en la escuela secundaria Union.

Guitarist Mark Kroos to perform April 9, 2013

The Grand Rapids Community College International Guitar Series proudly presents  Mark Kroos, Double Neck Guitar Wizard at 7:30 PM Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

The concert will be held in the Recital Hall (Room 200) of the Grand Rapids Community College Music Center at the corner of Ransom and Lyon.

Admission is $10 for general admission and $7 for students and seniors.

One dollar parking is available in the GRCC student parking ramp with a GRCC guest parking voucher sold at the door.

Call 234-3940 for further information or e-mail: bmorris@grcc.edu.

 

Externships now available for faculty, staff

Staff Development and Center for Teaching Excellence are excited to announce a new professional development opportunity for staff and faculty – Externships! GRCC is implementing Faculty/Staff Externships as a way to stay current in your field. The first externships will be awarded for Summer 13. See www.grcc.edu/externship for more information, application process and deadlines.

BE WELL……

In response to popular demand, Staff Development has invited Jenifer Pohlman, Owner of Sip Organic Juice Bar, to return to GRCC to facilitate three very timely and informative wellness sessions. Please take a moment to register for one, or all of the classes listed below, before all seats are taken. Register online at http://cms.grcc.edu/currentlearning or call Staff Development at ext. 4285.

Juicing 101

Fri Mar 1, 2013

10-11:30 AM

130 ATC

Come learn about the health benefits of juicing from Jennifer Pohlman, Owner of Sip Organic Juice Bar. This session will introduce healthy options for participants who are interested in increasing fruit and vegetable intake. Jennifer will cover both the benefits and precautions inherent to the consumption of any fresh produce.

Simple & Delicious Plant Based Meals

Fri Mar 22, 2013

10-11:30 AM

130 ATC

Facilitator Jen Pohlman demonstrates and teaches how to assemble simple and delicious plant based meals with no cooking required.

Whole Foods-Tips to eliminate processed foods

Tue Apr 16, 2013

9:30-11:00 AM

130 ATC

This session will explore delicious, easy whole foods that pack the most punch, and provide tips to eliminate processed foods.  Students will learn what foods are valuable to add to their diets along with tips to eliminate processed foods from their diet.

IIPD Grant Applications Due March 15, 2013

The deadline for submission of grant applications for the Instructional Improvement & Professional Development (IIPD) program is 4:30 p.m., March 15, 2013.  The IIPD Application Packet and Guidelines are available in the Professional Development section of the Grants Department website at www.grcc.edu/iipdgrants. Please note: All applications should be delivered to the current location of the Grants and Resource Development Department at Room 137, Calkins Science Center.  If you have any questions about IIPD grants, please contact Judith Larsen, Director of Grants and Resource Development at 234-3910 or at jmlarsen@grcc.edu.