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GRCC In the News, 5-21-13

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Davenport, GRCC prepare for second year with high schoolers in tuition-free Middle College program

May 20, 2013; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Fifteen Kenowa Hills High School seniors will be taking classes on campus at Davenport University next school year, when the second year of Middle College kicks off.

… Davenport, which also has a program with Belding schools, and Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) in partnership with Wyoming schools brought West Michigan its first Middle College programs this academic year. The school districts are currently processing a second group of students to enter the programs, which both institutions say went very well this year.

… “It’s important to recognize that high school students, in many cases, are very capable and ready to take college courses,” said Dan Clark, dean of academic outreach at GRCC, who said 46 of the 50 first-year students plan to continue. “I am very pleased with the partnership with Wyoming schools. The students responded well to the first two courses.”

GRCC trustees expected to release President Steve Ender’s annual evaluation tonight

May 20, 2013; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Grand Rapids Community College Board of Trustees is expected to deliver its annual evaluation of President Steve Ender tonight.

‘Highly effective’ leadership: GRCC trustees explain how President Steve Ender is helping the college

May 20, 2013; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids Community College President Steve Ender is a highly effective leader, keeping the school on sound financial footing and guiding it through projects to renovate facilities and improve student performance, the board of trustees said Monday.

Eighth-graders to visit college campuses as part of Destination Education

May 21, 2013; The Holland Sentinel

Holland — For all eighth-graders at Holland High School, today is a chance to visit college campuses.

The plan is to bus 250 students to area colleges Hope, Cornerstorne, Kendall and two community colleges, Lake Michigan and Grand Rapids, and was organized by Destination Education.

White Lake Guitar Fest June 7-9

May 20, 2013; White Lake Beacon

A wonderful weekend in the White Lake area awaits guitarists of all skill levels.

… (Brian) Morris is in his 20th year as a member of the Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) Music Faculty. An associate of the Michigan Arts and Humanities Touring Program, Morris maintains an active performing schedule performing both as a soloist and with the Grand Rapids Quarts.

Mursalata Muhammad receives Leadership Skill Champion award

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Congratulations to Mursalata Muhammad (LGR ’08), Grand Rapids Community College, the 2013 CCL Leadership Skill Champion.

Please join the Center for Community Leadership on June 26 to celebrate all of this year’s recipients at the 2013 CCL Annual Fundraiser on the beautiful grounds at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Complete list of this year’s recipients:

  • Uncommon Greatness Award – Celebration! Cinema
  • Distinguished Community Trustee – Carol Paine-McGovern (LGR ’96)
  • Community Connections Champion – Ben Wickstrom (LGR ’10), Erhardt Construction
  • Leadership Skill Champion – Mursalata Muhammad (LGR ’08), Grand Rapids Community College
  • Diversity Champion – Carlos Sanchez (LGR ’02, LA ’12), Ferris State University
  • Systems Thinking Champion – Mary Buikema (LGR ’12), Habitat for Humanity of Kent County

Each year, this event raises funds to benefit scholarships that enable many to participate in CCL’s various community leadership and skill-building programs. In 2012, the Center for Community Leadership granted over $27,000 in scholarships for individuals to participate in our programs.

Event Details
Date | Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Location | Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Time | 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Cost | $60
Click here to register.