2021-22 Electronic Pay Books are now available

The 2021-22 Electronic Pay Books are now available on the Human Resources website at Payroll Forms.

You can start using this pay book for the August 6, 2021 pay date which you will submit on Monday, July 26 for time worked July 12 through July 25.

If you are unsure of your Employee ID Number, Record Number, Pay Group, etc., please refer to the set-up tab on a previous year’s pay book. 

If you have any questions, please contact Stacia Barczak, Rachel Paulucci, or Becky Bailey.

GRCC summer enrollment soars above pre-pandemic levels as students take advantage of Futures for Frontliners, Reconnect programs

Students walking outside of RJFH.

Summer enrollment at Grand Rapids Community College is up 7.1% from a year ago and up 5.9% from pre-pandemic levels, with many students taking advantage of state programs covering the cost of in-district tuition.

GRCC’s second summer semester kicked off June 29, and fall semester classes start Aug. 30. The majority of classes are on campus, with online options also available for many classes to accommodate home and work responsibilities, and learning preferences.

“As our region recovers from the pandemic, many people are looking to gain new skills to advance in their careers,” said Tina Hoxie, GRCC associate provost. “GRCC is affordable and accessible, especially with the opportunities created by state and local programs. We’re excited many people are taking their first steps back during our summer semester, and can stay on track by enrolling in fall classes.”

GRCC froze tuition rates for the 2021-2022 academic year and is waiving online course fees through the fall semester. The college also is changing its parking fee structure, allowing students to pay once a day, making it easier for students to attend classes and access services at the downtown campus.

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Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse announces summer open gym schedule

GRCC’s Ford Fieldhouse’s Gordon Hunsberger Arena will be available for basketball and volleyball during July and August.

Students must have a valid RaiderCard to participate and must be enrolled for the summer 2021 and/or fall 2021 semester at GRCC.

JULY

Volleyball: July 13, 20 and 27, 6-8 p.m.

Women’s basketball: July 13-29 Tuesdays: from 4-6 p.m. and Thursdays 5-7 p.m.

Men’s basketball: July 14-28 Monday from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday from 5-7 p.m.

AUGUST

Women’s basketball: August 2-27 Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m. and Friday’s from 4-6 p.m.

Men’s basketball: Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. and Fridays from 6-8 p.m.

No volleyball sessions are scheduled. 

GRCC In the News, 7/13/2021

GRCC summer enrollment numbers above pre-pandemic levels

July 12, 2021; FOX 17

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Summer enrollment at Grand Rapids Community College is up 7.1% from a year ago and up 5.9% from pre-pandemic levels, with many students taking advantage of state programs covering the cost of in-district tuition.

Harbor Springs’ Walda enjoying first summer of pro ball with Lake Erie

July 12, 2021; The Petoskey News-Review

AVON, Ohio — When you love the game of baseball as much as Ean Walda, the thought of his time on the mound ending is one he keeps far from passing through his mind.

… A 2014 graduate from Harbor Springs, Walda then went on to pitch for Grand Rapids Community College before joining Pikeville for a couple seasons.

 “Scrambled Legs” podcast

July 12, 2021; Spotify

Garrett (Lacy) is the new Head Coach at GRCC, after having been an assistant for a few years. They are headed in the right direction, especially after a few recent recruits! Garrett and I discuss all of this, as well as some minor league baseball talk.

The Polish Heritage Festival is back for 2021

July 12, 2021; 95.7 FM

Like all the other events that had to be cancelled in 2020, the Polish Heritage Festival is planning a return for this summer!

… The Polish Heritage Society of Grand Rapids uses part of the proceeds from this festival to award students of Polish descent scholarships to many different local colleges, including Grand Valley State College, Aquinas, Davenport and Grand Rapids Community College.

 “News 8 at Daybreak”

July 13, 2021; WOOD TV

(Enrollment increase.)