GRCC In the News, 6-18-13

GRCC trustees expected to appoint new board member tonight

June 17, 2013; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Grand Rapids Board of Trustees is expected tonight to appoint one of nine candidates seeking to fill a vacancy on the seven member board.

GRCC approves budget; trustee criticizes programs that ‘mock Jesus,’ popularize ‘homosexual conduct’

June 17, 2013; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Grand Rapids Community College Board of Trustees approved the school’s $106 million budget, but not before a lengthy argument on morality, diversity outreach and whether funding renewable energy is in the interest of students.

GRCC trustees vote 4-2 to offer vacant board spot to Steelcase employee

June 17, 2013; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Grand Rapids Community College Board of Trustees voted Monday to offer Debra Bailey a vacant seat on the seven member board.

How well do you manage stress?

Staff Development is fortunate to be able to bring in Denise VanEck, owner of Thought Design LLC, to present her stress management workshop at GRCC. This workshop will provide insight into what triggers stress and tools for managing it. Please consider attending any of the three sessions available.  Please register online at http://cms.grcc.edu/currentlearning.

De-Stress:  The Art and Science of Managing Stress

In this 90 minute workshop, you will learn what’s really happening in your brain when you get stressed out and some easy (even fun!) ways to manage. You will discover some of your personal stress triggers, how to prevent triggering and how to manage in the moment. You’ll also get some new insight into how the culture and context of your workplace impacts your stress level and some strategies specifically for managing your stress at work.

• Wed June 26, 2013 from 10-11:30 AM in Room 118 ATC
• Mon September 17, 2013 from 2-3:30 PM in Room 118 ATC
• Thu November 7, 2013 from 3-4:30 PM in Room 103 Sneden Hall