Daily Archives: May 1, 2013

Staff Development plans wellness classes for summer

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There will be wellness class offerings again this summer! We’d love for you to join us!

Once again the cost for the classes are $20.00 per session and you may participate in as many classes as you would like. Feel free to invite your friends, neighbors, and significant other! We’d be happy to have them too!

If you have questions please call or email me!

Julie
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jotte@grcc.edu

SUMMER 2013 Staff Development Exercise Schedule:

The first session is: May 13, 2013 through June 28, 2013

The second session is: July 1, 2013 through August 16, 2013

These sessions include:

Monday

Yoga
202 Tassell M-Tec
12:15-1:00 PM Julie Otte

Tuesday

30/15/15
Spectrum Theater
5:30-6:30 PM Cheryl Floyd

Wednesday

Core Barre
Spectrum Theater
12:15-1:00 PM Jolanta Lanier

Urban Eco Trek (First Session)
Meet at Ford Fieldhouse
5:30-6:30 Cheryl Floyd

Zumba (Second Session)
Spectrum Theater
5:30-6:15 Cheryl Floyd/Angie Pena

Thursday

Tae Kwon Do
Spectrum Theater
5:30-6:15 PM Paul Herdegen

Friday
No classes offered for the summer

Tassell M-TEC employees visit seniors

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A group of Tassell M-TEC employees recently had lunch with seniors at the United Methodist Community Center while delivering some donations. The donated items, including crossword puzzles, lotions and other personal hygiene items, tissues, pens and yarn, will be used as prizes for the weekly bingo games and for other needs around the facility.

“Our goal was to donate 50 items, and we collected and donated 66 items!” said Mandy Vanderhill. “Thank you for your generosity!”

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GRCC In the News, 5-1-13

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Michigan Secretary of State Promotes Motorcycle Safety

May 1, 2013; FOX 17

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson knows about riding motorcycles. She was the first woman in Michigan to receive a motorcycle endorsement on her drivers license.

… Others will attend the event:

  • Fiona Hert (Dean of the School of Workforce Development at Grand Rapids Community College).

Grand Rapids Community College is a leader in motorcycle safety in West Michigan. The college sponsors safety courses throughout the region.

College notebook: ‘Interim’ title removed for Olivet LAX coach

April 30, 2013; Battle Creek Enquirer

Olivet College Athletic Director Heather Bateman has announced that the interim title has been removed for men’s lacrosse coach Adam Hague, who will take over the program full time.

… The Kellogg Community College baseball team is in a strong position to secure its second straight Michigan Community College Athletic Association championship.

The Bruins ranked No. 18 in the latest NJCAA Division II poll are 27-14 overall and 20-4 in the MCCAA. They have a 3 1/2 game lead over second-place Muskegon CC and a 4-game lead over Grand Rapids CC.

 

May Learning Opportunities offered by Staff Development

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THE ONE! Career Networking Event – GVSU

Thu May 2, 2013

6-8:00 PM

Room 105E Hager-Lubbers Exhibition Hall and Loosemore Gallery, Richard M. DeVos Center, GVSU Pew Campus

Mark your calendar for THE ONE networking event of the year. Discover the power of genuine networking and how you can transform your career through building strategic alliances. We will have a guest presenter, Jennifer Maxson, Practice Group Leader with Varnum Consulting speaking on the importance of communication in building a strong professional network. The presentation will be followed by ‘speed networking’ session. This program is open to all GVSU faculty, staff AND community professionals looking to build their networking skills, advance their careers and/or business. More information can be found at this site: http://www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness/the-one-career-networking-event-275.htm

 

Brown Bag Lunch-Age Happens

Wed May 8, 2013

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Room 120 ATC

Part of the ‘Successful Aging’ video series presented by the GRCC Older Learner Center. This video focuses on the psychological and physiological aspects of aging, and how exercise, proper diet, and social interaction can help prolong life spans. It also delves into the importance of identifying and treating diabetes, arthritis and other life threatening diseases at their earliest stages. It examines in depth retirement options available to seniors, including assisted living and hospice care.

 

Stay Healthy in a Hectic World

Wed May 8, 2013

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Room 118 CSC

Part of the Kent County Health Department-Adult Nutrition Series: Eating healthy all the time can be challenging, but it is not impossible. This presentation covers three basic nutrition hazards: salt, sugar and fat. Using helpful tips to avoid extra calories and maintain your weight, you will avoid packing on those extra five pounds while still enjoying the foods you love. Plan on leaving with a few great tools to help keep you on track with healthy eating all year long, even through the holiday season.

 

Home Organization 101

Fri May 10, 2013

1:00-1:00 PM

Room 139 CSC

Running a home is very similar to running a small business. You need tools, routines, detailed schedules, supplies, consistency, and order, to operate successfully. Moreover, having a “Home Office” where the household files, bill paying, and office supplies are kept, saves time and eliminates late fees assessed on misplaced bills. Your home is your physical and emotional haven. It’s the place for you to unwind and rejuvenate. It should be welcoming and visually comforting. Mary Dykstra gives you tools and ideas to help you create an uncluttered environment where you know where everything is and you can feel comfortable with drop-in visitors.

 

Alzheimer Support Group – GVSU

Thu May 16, 2013

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Room 2264, Russel H. Kirkhof Center, Allendale campus

Whether you are caring for an aging loved one who can no longer live without your help or for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, GVSU recognizes the challenges that you are facing. Being a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or someone who is unable to live independently, is known for placing a great burden on the caregiver. The pressures can be wide-ranging, and touch the social, psychological, physical and economic facets of the caregiver’s life. Get the support that you need by attending the GVSU Caregiver and Alzheimer’s Support Group. The group is facilitated by Cindy Beel-Bates, associate professor of nursing, and Sue Sloop, Work Life Connections consultant.

 

Making Change Happen

Thu May 16, 2013

9:00 – 11:00 AM

Room 232 ATC

We set goals and have a vision for our lives and our career, but taking that first step towards success can sometimes be daunting and debilitating. Acknowledging why we get stuck, exploring our options and turning into ways we can get moving on our goals are key elements of initiating change. As a group, we’ll explore the ‘hard truths,’ share ‘transition pillars,’ set goals and formulate accountability partners that will spark us into action. Come prepared to initiate change.

 

Preparing for Life’s Transitions Rather Than Retirement

Tue May 21, 2013

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Room 124 ATC

Not Your Grandparents Retirement: Planning Now for the Future You Want: This four-part series is designed for those who wish to explore and prepare for the future that they want in retirement. Whether a “traditional” or “non-traditional” retirement is desired, our program will help you prepare for this significant life transition. This session, featuring Paul Phifer, career and life direction specialist, will explore life stages, transitions, priorities and lifestyle issues, as well as traditional verses holistic approaches to retirement.

 

Rethinking Body Image

Wed May 22, 2013

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

122 LRC

This learning session will explore the power of body image and women. Are we trapped in society’s definition of beauty? Has the concept of beauty changed over time? What affect does media play on self-esteem and self-concept? Is individual potential hindered by these beauty concepts? Is it dangerous? This workshop will feature contemporary statistics and explore possible responses to the particular pressures weighing on women.

 

Group Coaching to Initiate Change

Thu May 23, 2013

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Room 232 ATC

This is a follow up roundtable that occurs as a complimentary program to participants who have completed the ‘Making Change Happen’ workshop facilitated by Kim Monaghan. Attendees from Making Change Happen, and other staff members, are invited to regroup and talk about what positive changes they are planning in their professional and personal lives. There will be open forum dialogue and facilitated coaching around these goals. Come willing to share.

 

Boundaries in the Workplace

Tue May 28, 2013

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

122 LRC

This learning session is built on participant discussion detailing and defining the role of supervisors of student employees. Supervisors may play many roles some of those roles may lead to conflict or complications. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this session, learners will: understand the importance of boundary setting in the work place; recognize a new awareness of unintentional consequences to blurred boundaries; have an opportunity to discover how other supervisors handle awkward or upsetting situations/relationships with student employees; begin to develop strategies and create tools to address the value of clear protected boundaries.

 

Confirming, Restoring or Establishing Direction that Motivates

Tue May 28, 2013

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Room 124 ATC

Not Your Grandparents Retirement: Planning Now For The Future You Want. This four-part series is designed for those who wish to explore and prepare for the future that they want in retirement. Whether a “traditional” or “non-traditional” retirement is desired, our program will help you prepare for this significant life transition. In this highly interactive session – featuring Paul Phifer, career and life direction specialist- you will be guided through several self-assessment activities designed to clarify your values, interests and skills in preparation for the future you want.

 

GRCC Screening Committee Training

Wed May 29, 2013

1:30 – 4:00 PM

Location TBD

This learning session is designed to brief all screening committee team members regarding their roles and responsibilities in the search process. Topics that will be covered include: A) Overview of Search Process; B) Position Approval Process; C) Recruitment/ SAAR Notebook Review Including: 1. Screening Committee & Leadership Roles; 2. Candidate Screening/ Recruitment Solutions Training; 3. Interview Questions, Presentations/Demonstrations; 4. Diversity Considerations and Goals; 5. Effective Evaluation Tools and Consensus Decision-Making; 6. Human Resources Responsibilities. Learning Objectives: Participants will understand their role in the selection of excellent candidates for staff and faculty positions and the hiring objectives and legal parameters for assessing and recommending future staff and faculty members.

 

Institute for Healing Racism

Thu May 30 and Fri May 31, 2013

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

118 ATC

The Institute for Healing Racism is a powerful and thought provoking venue that brings together diverse groups of people to explore and address issues of race and racism. Participants have the opportunity to examine how the dis-ease of racism affects all people and develop skills to detect institutional racism in our daily environments (i.e. home, workplace, community, organization and business).

VAN & MARINUS SWETS TRAVEL AWARD OPPORTUNITY FOR GRCC EMPLOYEES (non student employees)

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This travel award is for fun, enjoyment, and relaxation. It is not intended to supplement any faculty, staff or administrator’s professional development travel funds. A cash award of up to $400 will be given to any full or part-time GRCC employee who completes the following requirements and has his or her essay judged the best to fulfill the employee’s intention to relax, enjoy and have fun.

Requirements:

1. Submit an essay (500 words or less) telling how you intend to use thecash award for fun, enjoyment, relaxation. The more unusual, the better!

2. Essays will not be judged on spelling, writing style, organization, usage or grammar.

3. Essays may be hand-written or typed. Do not put your name on the essay. Attach to the essay a sealed envelope containing your name and phone number. Write the last four numbers of your social security number in the upper right hand corner of the first page of the essay and on the outside of the envelope. Send the essay and envelope to Mary Reed, Grand Rapids Community College Foundation Office. All essays must be received by Friday, May 3, 2013.

4. All award winners will be notified by May 10, 2013.

For more information you may contact Mary Reed (616)234-3930 or mreed@grcc.edu.