GRCC In the News, 12-11-13

See GRCC’s transfer rate, what 4-year schools enroll most of its former students

Dec. 10, 2013; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids Community College’s transfer rate is slightly higher than the national benchmark, according to a new report by the college.

GRCC hosts certification classes for spinning instructors

Dec. 10, 2013; News International

Dec. 9, 2013 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Area fitness professionals can add spinning classes to their skill sets after attending certification training Dec. 7 at Grand Rapids Community College.

Molly Maynard named NAIA All-American

Dec. 10, 2013; MLive

Grand Rapids, MI — Aquinas College women’s volleyball player Molly Maynard has been honored by the NAIA as an All-American. The junior from Williamston was named to the All-America Honorable Mention team.

… Maynard was also named First-Team All-WHAC and was named the conference “Newcomer of the Year” after transferring from Grand Rapids Community College. Molly helped the Saints to a 25-10 record and WHAC semi-final appearance this season.

Delta College garnering national attention after sweeping Lynn Conway Classic

Dec. 10, 2013; MLive

UNIVERSITY CENTER — The Delta College women’s basketball team is now on the national radar.

… Although the Pioneers (7-1) didn’t crack the top 20, they sit just on the outside and have a chance to make some more noise Wednesday, Dec. 11 when they travel to Grand Rapids Community College.

Raider Salute to James Muth

A student took the time to submit this through the Student Feedback Management online comment form, so we wanted to take the time to share it with all of you! Thank you to everyone who goes the extra mile to help our students succeed!

I am very pleased with GRCC! I love it here. One teacher did stand out more than the rest not saying that all of my teachers weren’t great because they were but this teacher James Muth did so much for me and never gave up on me. When my grades weren’t as good as they should be to pass the class he took time out of his I’m sure very busy schedule to help me bring my grades up so that I would pass. He did so much for me and I learned more than I ever hoped to. Thank you James Muth!

December hours for Patatas, Subway

Dec 16-Dec 20 hours for Patatas and Subway

Patatas will be closed; however, coffee, muffins, bagels and danishes will be served at Subway starting at 10 am.

Subway will be open from 10 am-1 pm

Catering services will still be available from both restaurants

Why wait for your 2013 W-2, when you can receive it early electronically

If you have already given consent, you do not need to consent again. Consent already given is valid for all future years. You will automatically receive an email notification when your 2013 W-2 is available. However, if you would like to revoke your electronic consent in order to receive a paper W-2, please go to the link below and follow the instructions to revoke consent, no later January 15^th.

Employees who have not already given consent to receive their W-2 electronically can choose to do so before January 15^th, and then will receive an email notification when their W-2 is available. By consenting to receive your W-2 electronically, you agree to view and/or print your W-2 through GRCC’s employee self-service. You will no longer receive a paper copy, but you can print the electronic version as often as you would like.

Paper W-2’s are still available and will be mailed no later than January 31^st, to those employees who have not given consent to receive their W-2 electronically. Reissued W-2 statements or additional copies will not be available until March 1^st, and there will be a $10.00 service charge.

Instructions to provide or revoke consent can be found at http://cms.grcc.edu/payroll-and-benefits/forms/year-end.

If you have any questions, or would like to verify your consent status, please contact the payroll department.

DENTAL ASSISTING CLUB TOOTHBRUSH SALE

TOOTHBRUSHES:  $ 10.00 per dozen or $5.00 for ½ dozen

Oral B Advantage – Compact (size 35) or Full size head (size 40)

Children’s brushes – Stage 3 (ages 5-7) or Stage 4 (8 and up)

CREST PROFESSIONAL WHITESTRIPS – (4 times stronger than retail)

$ 30.00

Please contact Julie Bera, via email to place your order by Friday December 13, 2013, if you would like them for the holidays, otherwise, orders can be placed at a later date.  She will arrange the order to get to you.