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GRCC In the News, 2-5-18

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Construction workers are in a constant state of training

Feb. 2, 2018; Grand Rapids Business Journal

The construction industry relies on continuing education.

… (President Norm) Brady said ABC works with Grand Rapids Community College, where more than 300 future electricians are enrolled in its apprenticeship program at the M-Tec Center. Upon completion of the coursework, students will receive a license from the U.S. Department of Labor.

GRCC retiree Ellen James honored as 2018 Giant Among Giants

Feb. 4, 2018; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Most students on the Grand Rapids Community College campus don’t even know the names of members of the school’s Board of Trustees.

The Vibrance of Veverly Austin

Feb. 2, 2018; Women’s Lifestyle magazine

When Veverly Austin walks into a room, she commands it. Her dynamic personality and welcoming smile draws her audience in, and as she speaks of her accomplishments, her eyes reflect the passion and excitement that made it all possible. Though she radiates confidence, it took years of practice and self-reassurance to get to where she is today.

… In 2017, Austin received the W.W. Plummer Humanitarian of the Year award from Grand Rapids Community College for her outstanding service to the West Michigan community. She also recently received a Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses award as well as a Giant award. This year, Austin will host the Giant Awards.

MiBiz Growth Report: Feb. 5, 2018

Feb. 4, 2018; mibiz.com

Here is the MiBiz Growth Report for Feb. 5, 2018

… Expansion: Walker-based Axis Company LLC plans to invest $4 million into a new facility. The automation provider expects to create 50 jobs in West Michigan when it builds the new plant at an undisclosed location in Kent County, according to a statement from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. Axis received a performance-based $400,000 Michigan Business Development Program grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund, as well as $125,000 via the Michigan New Jobs Training Program from Grand Rapids Community College. The company specializes in designing, programming and building robotic automation and assembly equipment. The Right Place Inc., a Grand Rapids-based economic development organization, helped Axis facilitate incentives for the project.

Change Ups: Hastings introduces wireless temperature probe

Feb. 2, 2018; Grand Rapids Business Journal

… Business Services

… The Right Place Inc. appointed new board members to the 2018 Right Place board of directors, with its leadership remaining unchanged. Reappointed officers: chair, Brian Walker, Herman Miller; vice chair, Sean Welsh, PNC Financial Services and treasurer, Mitch Joppich, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Executive committee appointments: Richard P. Haslinger, West Michigan Region Chase. New board appointments: Wayman Britt, Kent County, Jeff Needham, Consumer Healthcare-Americas, Perrigo Co.; Bill Pink, Grand Rapids Community College; Garrick Rochow, Consumers Energy; Rob Spohr, Montcalm Community College; and Bob Wolford, Miller Johnson.

Opera Grand Rapids Announces STABAT MATER and FOUR SACRED SONGS

Feb. 3, 2018; Broadway World Detroit

Opera Grand Rapids announces upcoming performances of STABAT MATER by Gioachino Rossini and FOUR SACRED SONGS by Giuseppe Verdi on Saturday, March 24 – 3:00 PM at Christ Memorial Church, Holland and Sunday, March 25 – 7:30 PM at First Park Congregational Church, Grand Rapids.

… Soloists:

… Jon Lovegrove | Tenor

Tenor Jon Lovegrove has recently performed with GVSU Opera Theatre as Rinuccio (Gianni Schicchi), the Kent Philharmonic Orchestra as Rodolfo (La Bohème), and with Opera Grand Rapids as Shem (Noah’s Flood) and Remendado (Carmen). He has been a member of the OGR chorus since 2007. In that time, he has appeared in multiple productions, including I Dream, Rigoletto, and The Barber of Seville. He is one of OGR’s Emerging Artists and has also performed the role of Timothy in 2nd Act Opera’s production of Help, Help, the Globolinks! Mr. Lovegrove was a soloist for the Michigan premier of Benjamin Britten’s The World of the Spirit with the Evangelical Choral Society in 2013. He has performed with the ECS on multiple other occasions. Mr. Lovegrove holds an Associate’s Degree in Vocal Performance from Grand Rapids Community College. While pursuing that degree, he was a member of the Grand Rapids Community College Choir, Madrigal Singers, and Shades of Blue Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

From state prison to state capitol

Feb. 3, 2018; Traverse City Record-Eagle

GRAND RAPIDS — Salvador Gutierrez knew he had hit rock bottom when he landed in prison on a couple of drug charges.

… Gutierrez moved to Grand Rapids, where he also is enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College and is working on a degree in industrial technology. He plans to get into an apprenticeship program and work toward getting his journeyman’s card.

MHSAA facing severe official shortage

2/3/18 WOOD TV

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — An umpiring clinic was held at Grand Rapids Community College Saturday to help sharpen fundamentals and mechanics of the state’s officials.

Human Resources professional development opportunities

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6 SECRETS TO CAREER HAPPINESS WORKSHOP
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 (1:30 pm – 2:30 pm)
Designed for those who are interested in advancing upward or re-engaging in and re-igniting their current careers. This program illustrates six simple and easy to employ secrets that when put into action, can rapidly increase your career happiness and success.
UNINTENTIONAL BIAS TRAINING
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Can casual conversations lead to conflict and misunderstanding in the workplace? Ever wonder what just happened, why a conversation didn’t go well? Could it be unconscious communication getting in the way? Through the Unintentional Bias workshop participants learn new strategies to avoid unnecessary miscommunication and skills to enhance interactions in the workplace.
TITLE IX WORKSHOP
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 (10:00 am – 11:30 am)
As part of GRCC’s efforts to aid in every student’s success story, we want all our employees to understand our Title IX requirements and policies. Title IX and GRCC’s Sexual Misconduct policies identify how we respond when we receive incident reports related to sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic or dating violence, sexual exploitation, stalking, and any other form of gender discrimination. This course will review what those incident reports may look like and how you may encounter these issues as GRCC employees. We will also discuss the college’s response process, including investigations, sanctions, and interim measures to protect all students and their right to an education. Title IX also covers trans-gender issues as part of gender discrimination, as well as issues unique to pregnant students. We will discuss these briefly as well as part of our review of various forms of gender discrimination which may affect us on college campuses. Bring your questions!
STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP
Wednesday, February 7,2018 (2:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
This session will provide a general overview on the process of strategic planning at GRCC and how it connects to other key endeavors such as accreditation, department planning, performance evaluation and budgeting. GRCC uses a 90-person teamed called the Strategic Leadership Team to develop and implement the strategic plan including 3 ends, 6 strategies, 17 College Action Projects, and 8 indicators of success. If you have ever been curious about the SLT, why we have a strategic plan, or how you fit into the strategic planning process, this session is for you.
DRUPAL BASICS: EDITING CONTENT WORKSHOP
Thursday, February 8, 2018 (10:30 am – 11:30 am)
In this course, participants will learn to navigate the Drupal system, understand and use content types, and edit existing content.
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AND CPR CERTIFICATION
Friday, February 9, 2018 (9:00 am – 11:15 am)
THIS IS A TWO PART COURSE. PARTICIPANTS MUST COMMIT TO ATTENDING ALL TWO PARTS** Part 1- Feb. 9, 2018, Part 2 – Feb. 16, 2018.This hands-on skills training prepares you to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. It also teaches the skills and knowledge needed to provide care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest through the safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).The class can teach Adult CPR/AED, Child CPR/AED, and/or Infant CPR/AED (any combination of the three).