GRCC In the News, 12-1-14

Change Ups: Ike receives WGVU Engage award

Nov. 28, 2014; Grand Rapids Business Journal

… EDUCATION

Grand Rapids Community College has selected three finalists in its search for a new provost-executive vice president for academic and student affairs: Laurie Chesley, dean of GRCC’s School of Arts and Sciences; Tony D. Hawkins, instructional dean of humanities at Montgomery College in Maryland; and Bill Pink, vice president of academic affairs at Oklahoma State University.

Walker family proud to have son join police ranks

Nov. 28, 2014; MLive

WALKER — A Walker dad who has served with the Walker Fire Department for years said he couldn’t be prouder of his son who was recently hired by the Walker Police Department.

… (Steven) Ritzenheim was working for the Rockford Police Department when he accepted the Walker position. While he was a senior at Kenowa Hills High School and later while attending the Grand Rapids Community College’s law enforcement academy, Ritzenheim had interned with the Walker Police Department. He said he liked working in Rockford, but being a Walker police officer was always his dream.

Education group purchases pyramid from Steelcase

Nov. 26, 2014; WOOD TV

GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A non-profit education group announced it is purchasing the iconic pyramid building once occupied by Steelcase Inc. for $7.5 million.

… The group has also established a Leadership Council, headed by Grand Rapids Community College Board Chair and former Grand Rapids Public Schools Superintendent Bert Bleke, to focus on developing the educational programs and curriculum.

Former Muskegon High School coach Tony Annese continues success with Ferris State football

Nov. 28, 2014; MLive

MUSKEGON, MI – Even for Tony Annese, this might be a little ahead of the game.

… Annese has won at every other coaching stop along that way — at Montrose, Ann Arbor Pioneer and Jenison in addition to Muskegon in the high school ranks, and at Grand Rapids Community College before taking over at Ferris in 2012.

 

Important Year End Payroll Information

Verify Personal Information

•  Verify your personal information through GRCC self-service by following the instructions found at http://cms.grcc.edu/payrollandbenefits/forms/yearend. Any personal information changes should be emailed to Human Resources at hr@grcc.edu no later than January 5, 2015 to be reflected on your 2014 W-2.

Update your Tax Withholding Forms

•  A new 2015 tax forms should be completed if your filing status or exemption allowances have changed.
• If you are currently claiming exemption on your Federal or State taxes, you are required to complete a new 2015 W-4 no later than February 1, 2015.
• Tax forms are available on the payroll web page at http://cms.grcc.edu/payrollandbenefits/forms.

Print a copy of your last 2014 pay stub with year to date information

• If you would like a copy of your last 2014 pay stub with year to date information, please be sure to print it no later than Friday, December 19, 2014. Year to date information will only be available on your last pay stub of 2014, until we process the first check of 2015.

For Informational Purposes Only

•  The 2015 Social Security tax rate is schedule to remain 6.2%, and the Medicare tax rate remains 1.45%.
• The 2015 social security wage base will be $118, 500.00.
• The 2015 limitation for elective deferrals under a 403(b) or 457(b) will increase to $18,000 +and the additional catch up provision for individuals age 50 and over will increase to $6,000.00.

Body fat testing clinic set for December 3

Reminder: Stop by the fieldhouse on Wednesday, December 3, from 11-1pm for our Free Body Fat Testing Clinic!

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Flu shot clinic rescheduled for December 2

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Christian Fellowship invites faculty, staff to Christmas party

GRCC Christian Fellowship invites all faculty and staff to its annual Christmas party, this Wednesday, from 3-5 p.m., December 3, 2014, in the Multipurpose Room on the second floor of the Student Center (around the corner from the Quiet Cafe).

You can meet GRCC Christian Fellowship student members and advisers Paul Phifer and Harry Lew while enjoying delicious food and drinks.

GRCC Christian Fellowship has been the interdenominational campus ministry at the college since 1946. GRCC Christian Fellowship wishes all faculty and staff a blessed holiday season!

Raider Salute for help with suicide prevention program

A Raider Salute from Ellen Stuart, from the Nursing Department:

We would like to thank the entire staff at the ATC in helping to make our conference a success on Saturday the 22nd. Although we had inclement weather in the early morning, about 60 people gathered to hear Christy Buck, Executive Director of the Mental Health Foundation, deliver a powerful message about the need to reduce the stigma related to mental health disorders and the treatment of these disorders. A panel of survivors bravely expressed how they are coping with their losses in constructive ways. The six nursing students from the Transcultural Community Nursing course (AD 248)  helped in a variety of ways to make valuable contributions, which were appreciated by the community gathered.

Jazz Night rescheduled for December 2

GRCC’s snowed-out Fall Jazz Night has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. December 2 in the Raider Grille.

Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. Proceeds from this concert benefit the Ray Gill Instrumental Jazz Scholarship!

Grand Rapids Learning Center plans fundraiser for December 8

Come support Grand Rapids Learning Center’s Graduating Class of 2015 at BWW’s downtown GR!!! All friends, family, and supporters of Grand Rapids Learning Center are invited to participate in the Class of 2015 Senior Trip fund raising event, ALL DAY, on Monday, December 8, 2014.  Everyone is invited to gather at Buffalo Wild Wings in Grand Rapids (8 Ionia Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503) for lunch, dinner or a snack! Simply present the attached certificate to your server at the time of your order and 20% of your purchases will go to support our program.  Dine-in and carry-out included. See you there!

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Exam Cram for Fall 2014 Semester

Yes, it’s time for Exam Cram! What is Exam Cram? Think extended quiet study hours in the library, smiling tutors and librarians, along with beverages and snacks to keep study strength up and stress levels down!

* Faculty and staff, please share this news with students.

Fall 2014 Exam Cram will be held:

• Sat. 12/6/2014 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Sun. 12/7/2014 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Exam Cram is co-sponsored by Academic Support, Student Alliance and Library & Learning Commons. There will be librarians and tutors in multiple subject areas available during Exam Cram hours. Please park in the Bostwick (Main) parking lot. No registration required. Tutoring subjects may be limited. See our SubjectGuide for more information on this event!

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Student Alliance, Campus Activities seek Toys for Tots donations

Student Alliance and the Campus Activities Board are sponsoring a collection for Toys for Tots!

From December 1 to 15, you can drop off toys at these campus locations:

• the Student Life Office, on the Student Center’s first floor.
• the Student Success Center, on Sneden’s first floor.
• Tassell M-TEC.
• the Enrollment Center, on the Main Building’s first floor.
• the first floor of the library.

Student Alliance, Campus Activites seek Toys for Tots donations

Student Alliance and the Campus Activities Board are sponsoring a collection for Toys for Tots!

From December 1 to 15, you can drop off toys at these campus locations:

• the Student Life Office, on the Student Center’s first floor.
• the Counseling Department, on the Student Center’s third floor.
• the Enrollment Center, on the Main Building’s first floor.
• the first floor of the library.
• the Cashiers Office, on the Main Building’s first floor.