GRCC In the News, 2-3-14

GRCC on 7.5 percent enrollment decrease: ‘Improved economy has more people back to work’

Jan. 31, 2014; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Enrollment at Grand Rapids Community College fell by 7.5 percent this semester, a drop administrators attribute to West Michigan’s improving economy and fewer non-traditional students signing up for classes.

World Affairs Council opens foreign policy series

Jan. 31, 2014; Grand Rapids Business Journal

Grand Rapids will be having a discussion Monday about whether or not Edward Snowden is a traitor, a hero or both.

… Feb. 24: U.S.-Israeli Relations in a Changing Middle East, armchair discussion with Dr. Yael Aronoff, chair of Israel Studies, James Madison College, Michigan State University; moderated by Dr. Michael DeVivo, Grand Rapids Community College

Industry assembles Construction Workforce Development Alliance

Jan. 31, 2014; Grand Rapids Business Journal

What do you do when work-force development challenges, a negative image and overall economic peril knock at your industry’s door?

… The second order of business and certainly the most ambitious part of the CWDA’s plan is to develop an educational construction curriculum and certification through ABC and Grand Rapids Community College that could eventually be used in community colleges across West Michigan. This initiative is called the Construction Core Certification.

Wolverine steps up to help young builders

Jan. 31, 2014; Grand Rapids Business Journal

Earlier this winter, Gideon Sanders watched as students loaded into buses wearing sweatshirts, baseball caps and sneakers.

… Paired with the Design & Construction Academy, among others, are Rockford Construction, Triangle Associates, Progressive AE, The Christman Co., Michigan State University, Ferris State University and Grand Rapids Community College.

Super Bowl another work day on the field for Carl Paganelli Jr. of Grand Rapids

Feb. 2, 2014; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Once again, Carl Paganelli Jr. has to work on Super Bowl Sunday and, as usual, it will be his most scrutinized work day of the year.

(Article doesn’t mention it, but Mr. Paganelli is a GRCC alumnus.)

Watch as GRCC’s Courtney Hill never touches the floor with game-winning buzzer beater

Jan. 31, 2014; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Grand Rapids Community College basketball player Courtney Hill proved you don’t have to set your feet for a great shot.

IT On Location

The IT Customer Support Department will be available for in-person assistance starting tomorrow, February 4 near the elevators on 4th floor Main. Take this opportunity to get on-location, face-to-face customer service! Stop by between 8am – 4pm on any Tuesday! Available to all staff and students!

FEBRUARY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FROM STAFF DEVELOPMENT

This month, Staff Development is offering a variety of workshops. All of our workshops are open to GRCC staff and any faculty member (full-time or adjunct). You can click on individual events to see details, and also register online at http://www.grcc.edu/staffdevelopment/currentlearningopportunitiesregistration. Below is a list of our upcoming events…

 

GRCC Screening Committee Training

• Fri Feb 14^th from 1-3:30 PM in Room 122 LRC (Diversity Learning Center)
• Thu Feb 20^th from 9-11:30 AM in Room 122 LRC (Diversity Learning Center)
• Fri Feb 28^th from 1-3:30 PM in Room 336 SCC

 

Resumes and Cover Letters

Tue Feb 4^th from 1-2:30 PM in Room 103 Sneden

 

Caregiving 101

Tue Feb 4^th from 12:30-1:30 PM in Room 336, Student Center

 

Eight Rules for Job Success

Thu Feb 6^th from 9-11:30 AM in Room 2266 Russel H. Kirkhof Center, GVSU Allendale campus

Thu Feb 6^th from 1-3:30 PM in Room 1008A, L. William Seidman Center, GVSU GR campus

 

Budget 101

Fri Feb 7^th from 9-10:30 AM in Room 103 Sneden

 

Bias Incident Protocol Training

Tue Feb 11^th from 3:30-5 PM in Room 1008A, L. William Seidman Center, GVSU GR campus

 

De-Stress: The Art & Science of Managing Stress

Thu Feb 13^th from 2-3:30 PM in Room 103 Sneden

 

Diabetes Prevention Series: Food Choices

Thu Feb 13^th from 12-1:30 PM in Room 125 CSC

 

Accessibility Advocate Series – A2: The Milk Stool of Success

Mon Feb 17^th from 12-1:30 PM in Room 103 Sneden

 

PNC Bank Lunch & Learn – Budgeting

Tue Feb 18^th from 12-1 PM in Room 103 Sneden

 

Effective Communication Skills (2 part course)

Part 1 – Tue Feb 18^th from 9-11 AM in Room 125 CSC

Part 2 – Tue Feb 25^th from 9-11 AM in Room 125 CSC

 

Work with International Students

Thu Feb 20^th from 1:30-4:30 PM in Room 2263, Russel H. Kirkhof Center, GVSU Allendale campus

 

A Writer’s Tool Kit

Fri Feb 21^st from 9-11 AM in Room 103 Sneden

 

Cancer Warriors Network

Fri Feb 21^st from 10-11:30 AM in Room 2270 Russel H. Kirkhof Center, GVSU Allendale campus

 

Higher Education Young Professionals Leadership and Networking

Wed Feb 26^th from 1-3 PM in Room 340 Bicycle Factory, GVSU GR campus

 

Understanding Death and Dying

Wed Feb 26^th from 10-11 AM in Room 103 Sneden

Classroom Management Techniques Seminar

Sponsored by the Grand Rapids Community College Education Department

Presented by: JaneAnn Benson, Director, GRCC Laboratory Preschool and Deb Vilmont, Professor, GRCC Child Development and Education Department

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

2:00-3:30 p.m.

Room 120 ATC

Snacks will be provided.

For more Information, contact Staci Dever by email sdever@grcc.edu or call (616) 234-3380.

Celebration of life scheduled for President Calkins

A celebration of life for former GRCC President Richard W. Calkins will be held 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, March 28, in the ATC banquet rooms. The program will begin at 6:15 p.m.

Richard W. Calkins