Upcoming professional development opportunities:
Question. Persuade. Refer. — Nov. 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.
GroupWise Basics — Nov. 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
GroupWise Basics is an introduction to the necessary functions of the GroupWise mail and calendar software used at GRCC. The session covers sending email to individuals and groups, archiving, creating tasks, appointments and notes along with a basic understanding of the calendar functions and folders. This is a perfect session for new employees or those unfamiliar with GroupWise and its components.
Mid Career: Expand Your Household — Nov. 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Learn how to manage credit and safeguard against identity theft, find the right mortgage to buy a house, and care for older relatives.
Drupal Basics: Editing Content — Nov. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
In this course, participants will learn to navigate the Drupal system, understand and use content types, and edit existing content.
Intro to Windows 10 — Nov. 29 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Windows 10 has arrived at GRCC! This new operating system has replaced Windows 7 and there are some changes we would like to share with you. Come and join us for this basic introduction to Windows 10 and learn how to navigate the changes
Who Bounces Back? The Characteristics of Resilient People and Organizations — Dec. 1 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This presentation will describe characteristics of those who bounce back and propose personal and organizational resilience strategies. Crisis leadership communication skills and development of a resilient organizational culture will be emphasized.
You can register for any of these sessions online.
![Eligibility: All degree-seeking students with a 2.0 cumulative GPA, and no money owed to the institution. Date: June 29-July 15, 2018 (17 days). Course: HU 219 Global Studies through International Travel (three credits). Housing: Program participants will be housed with host families. Excursions and Highlights: Two-week Spanish language classes at student proficiency level. Host family stay. Daily afternoon excursions. Guided visit to Segovia and Avila. Excursion to Aveiro Beach (Portugal) – weather permitting. 800-year celebration of the University of Salamanca. Service learning project with Puente Ladrillo. Ruta de Tapas (exploring Tapas’ restaurants). Castanet lesson. 4th of July celebration—Spanish style. City tour of Madrid. Contact: Department of Experiential Learning, Main Building, Level G2, Room 59. traceylacy@grcc.edu. (616) 234-4162 grcc.edu/studyaway. Costs* Program fee (paid to GRCC): $3,850. What is included: Round trip airfare. Accommodations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner while in country. Field trips, excursions and entrance fees. Criminal background check. Travel insurance. Deposit – Due upon acceptance into program: $500. Tuition [plus fees (in-district) paid to GRCC]: $339. What is included: Three (3) credits (based on residential rate) and fees. Potential Additional Expenses: Items listed below may or may not apply to all participants: Passport. Personal expenses. Additional meals beyond what is offered. Travel provider phone (in country use only). How to pay for study abroad? Students are encouraged to pursue financial aid, scholarships and grants to fund Study Abroad. In addition, they may consider personal funds and alternative loans to fund Study Abroad. For more information on funding, visit grcc.edu/studyaway. Contact program directors for more information: Carmela Zapata, Department of Language and Thought, czapata@grcc.edu (616) 234-4666. Anna Maria Clark, TRIO/Student Support Services, aclark@grcc.edu, (616)234-4131. Applications are taken on a first come first serve basis. Apply through February 1, 2018 at grcc.edu/studyaway. *All program information, including courses, duration of program, dates and other logistics are subject to change. Fee subject to adjustment based on actual exchange rates and international airfare. Programs may be canceled due to extenuating circumstances. GRCC Grand Rapids Community College. All participants are welcome. Those in need of accommodations, please contact the Department of Experiential Learning at (616) 234-4162. GRCC is an Equal Opportunity Institution. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.](https://grcctoday.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/80992-study-away-flyer-spain2.jpg?w=558)
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