Once again, the beloved annual GRCC tradition of the ugly holiday sweater contest is back.
Submit a photo of you in your festive finest by Friday, December 10 to be entered into the contest.
All employees will have the opportunity to vote during the Holiday Gathering for their favorite.
Please send photos to angelasalinas@grcc.edu.
A School News Network feature – GRCC English professor Mursalata Muhammad is among a group of college educators amplifying voices of people of color in creating a 48-word, 18-page antiracism glossary, with examples of experiences in their own lives to support the definitions.
From “acculturation” to “tone-policing,” the Antiracism Glossary for Education and Life was developed by a team of eight scholars who are involved in a group called Colleagues of Color for Social Justice. The glossary is published in the Spring/Summer 2021 edition of the Journal of College Academic Support Programs.
The goal of the word list is to serve as a tool to explain terms related to attitudes, behaviors and policies that impact people’s lives, particularly within academia. The authors say it could be useful for educators and those working in classrooms, administrative roles and educational equity programs.
Muhammad said she sees its potential as a go-to reference in employee and teacher education — a way for those who work with students to become aware of the words, definitions and impact.
“I see this glossary as something much more for teachers and people in the profession, but not something to give directly to your students,” she said.
So far, the co-authors have been asked to share the document at their institutions. Muhammad is planning on presenting it during an upcoming staff learning day.
The glossary can also serve as a foundation on which future publications can expand. The plan is to continue adding to the document, said David Arendale, associate professor emeritus of History in the Curriculum and Instruction Department at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
“It’s a living document,” Arendale said. “I could see how this could be a part of an ongoing conversation on race and learning with faculty and staff at an institution.”
December 7, 1:00 – 2:30 (virtual)
Michigan State University
https://grcc.zoom.us/j/95081744069
NiCole T. Buchanan, Ph.D.
Psychological science has been slow to incorporate intersectionality, the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage, as a concept and as a framework for conducting research. This limits not only the potential for intersectionality theory, but also limits the potential impact of the research claiming to use it.
In this talk, I review intersectional theory and praxis, examine resistance to fully incorporating intersectionality, and highlight how research must shift to be truly intersectional. Finally, I will issue a call to scholars to integrate intersectionality theory and praxis and to resist the tendency to dilute and depoliticize intersectionality theory and disconnect from its social justice framework.
Learning Day registration is open until Monday, December 6. Registration will close at 5:00 p.m.
Upcoming December Sessions
View the CTE Calendar and Programming webpage for session descriptions and registration instructions.
HR sponsored employee learning opportunities during the upcoming Winter semester are now open for registration. Navigate to the Professional Development tile in your Online Center account. Make sure you’re on the “Staff” tab.
For your convenience there is a variety of in person, virtual, as well as hyflex sessions planned. Hyflex refers to a session that is in person and virtual simultaneously, and those will be announced soon.
To encourage and ensure attendance, calendar appointments will be sent. Please pay close attention to the format (in person, virtual or hyflex) of the session you plan to attend.
Please be aware that last minute cancellations and no shows do interfere with the facilitation. Please register only for opportunities you can attend as your participation is important to the success of the sessions.
Please reach out for questions or further information.
The Golden Raiders would like to share an open invitation for Happy Hour this week.
Join the retirees for a meet up with the GRCC crew before the hectic holiday season.
Thursday, December 2
4 -6 p.m.
The gathering is sure to include many fun folks and smiling faces!
Hope to see you there!!
Club aims to help peers navigate post-high school options
11/29/21 schoolnewsnetwork.org (Kent Intermediate School District)
Kenowa Hills High School senior Zoe Paskewicz devotes her time to high school and online Grand Rapids Community College courses, while helping 38 fellow seniors prepare for life after high school.
The Language Arts Lab will be hosting one more APA workshop on Wednesday, December 1 at 3 p.m.
The workshop will last approximately 45 minutes and will cover APA in-text citations, References formatting, and any specific questions you might have about citing. This workshop will be recorded and posted to Blackboard for your access.
APA Citations
Wednesday, December 1 at 3 p.m.
The link can be found in Blackboard
Questions? Contact mariamckee@grcc.edu or (616) 234-4244
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