GRCC In the News, 9-26-14

West Michigan students close to receiving high school diploma and college degree at same time

Sept. 25, 2014; MLive

WYOMING, MI — For 60 minutes, Wyoming High School seniors discussed economic inequality, wealth and poverty in their Grand Rapids Community College social problems class.

The seniors are on a journey to obtain a high school diploma and Associate of Arts degree through the Middle College program, a partnership between Wyoming Public Schools and GRCC launched three years ago.

All employees must complete active shooter response training

The safety and well-being of our staff and students is of utmost importance. Employees of GRCC must be aware of all institutional policies and adhere to them at all times. A comprehensive list of these policies can be found at: www.grcc.edu/policies.

In addition, it is expected that ALL employees, including Contingency employees, student employees, and contractors on campus attend the “Run. Hide. Fight.” Active Shooter Response Training session within their first 3 months of employment at GRCC.

If you have not yet participated in the Run. Hide. Fight. program, please register to attend one of the sessions scheduled before the end of 2014:

  • Thursday October 30th from 10:30 AM – 12 PM
  • Thursday December 4th from 3-4:30 PM

Online registration is available at http://www.grcc.edu/staffdevelopment/currentlearningopportunitiesregistration or you may contact Staff Development at ext. 3848 if you require assistance.