Teaching, Learning, and Distance Education News

REGISTER NOW! Free Series on Racelighting People of Color

Last semester Dr. J. Luke Wood served as guest faculty for the GRCC Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion’s Cultural Competence Institute.

Luke has joined Dr. Frank Harris in delivering a series on Racelighting in education.  Racelighting is an act of psychological manipulation where people of color receive racial messages that distort their realities and lead them to second-guess themselves. 

See the image below for more details and register at the Webinar Registration.  You can also learn more by watching this YouTube video and reading this article in Psychology Today.

Reminder: Open Education Conference Office Hours 

Swing by the 3rd floor RJF THIS WEEK, October 17-20, for refreshments and Open Educational Resource keynotes and sessions from the 2022 Open Education Conference. Register for professional development credit for the conference in the Online Center. Please join us for the following sessions:

• Monday, 10/17 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in 315 RJF
  • 11:00 a.m. Keynote: Rising to Action: Students at the Heart of Open Education
• Tuesday, 11/18 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in 373 RJF
  • 1:00 p.m. Keynote: Hope Behind the Paywall: How Unlocking Climate Science Can Lead us to Mitigations and Solutions
• Wednesday, 10/19 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in 315 RJF
  • 3:00 p.m. Keynote: TBD
• Thursday, 10/20 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in 315 RJF
  • 3:00 p.m. Keynote: Beyond Equality: Mobilizing Open Education for Racial Justice

Featured Upcoming Workshops/Events and Reminders:

1. Breast Cancer Awareness – Wednesday, 10/19, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. In-Person – 214 Ford Fieldhouse- Facilitator: Melanie Schiele-Gady
2. Tips and Tricks Fall 2022 – Wednesday, 10/26, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. – HyFlex
3. Reminder: GRCC President Finalists on Campus – October 18, 19, and 24th.  Visit the Presidential Search webpage for all of the details.
4. Reminder: Instructional Improvement & Professional Development (IIPD) Grant Applications due on October 21, 2022.  See the IIPD webpage for more information.
5. Reminder: Community of Practice ImpACT Grant applications due on October 21, 2022.  As previously announced during the latest Read to Act Collective, this opportunity is still available.  See the attached document for all of the details.

Please visit the CTE’s Calendar and Programming webpage for the current listing of all Fall 2022 Professional Development opportunities being offered by TLDE!

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What to do if your J: or S: Drives are missing

Occasionally you may notice that the J: or S: drives are missing when you are on campus and signed into a campus computer.

This can typically be remedied by signing out and then back into the computer. 

Campus resources such as the J: or S: Drive can be viewed when you are off campus by utilizing VMware. 

Please view the knowledge base articles below with instructions on both topics.

Network Drive Missing or not Showing

Using VMware for Staff Remote Access

For more information and helpful tips, please visit the IT Customer Support Portal or contact the IT Customer Support Desk at x4357.

If you have a suggestion or a Technology Tip you think can be useful, you can submit them by emailing techtips@grcc.edu.

My Story Started at GRCC: Nate Peltier says GRCC helped him put skills learned in the Army to use in successful civilian career

When Nate Peltier left the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, he planned to put his military food service experience to work as a civilian.

GRCC helped him do just that.

Start at GRCC and go anywhere. Every former student has a story to tell about how GRCC gave them the education and opportunity to be successful.

“I graduated from the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education with an associate in Culinary Management,” said Peltier, who earned his degree in 2019. “This helped immensely in the planning and knowledge of starting a small business.”

Peltier has the only veteran-owned and operated military-themed food truck in West Michigan. His Silver Star Cafe’s Airborne Burritos specializes in gourmet burritos from around the world.

He gained mentors and friends in the culinary program and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management from the University of Michigan.

Peltier’s favorite GRCC memory is graduating with honors and receiving the Directors Award.

“I was nominated by all of the chefs and instructors to the student to most likely make an impact on the community,” he said. “This meant a lot to me as I had attended college later in life after experiencing a lot of ups and downs in life such as experiencing war and traveling the world.

“GRCC is the reason I’ve been able to excel and thrive in the food service industry in West Michigan!”

Let GRCC help you start your story. The first chapter starts at grcc.edu/apply.

The fastest Raider: Kaylee Scott sets new GRCC women’s cross country record, and 15 runners set personal bests

Kaylee Scott set a Grand Rapids Community College record and all 15 GRCC cross country runners set personal records at the Muskegon Community College Invitational on Saturday, helping their teams to top-five finishes.

Scott led the No. 6-ranked women’s team to a fifth-place finish, behind top-ranked Lansing and three four-year colleges. Her time of 19:12.7 was eight seconds better than Stephanie Thomas’ record time, making Scott the fastest Raider runner since GRCC started cross country again in 2014.

Audrey Meyering and Rose Meyer also broke 20 minutes, with times of 19:29 and 19:34, finishing in the top 20.

Meyer set her personal record by 58 seconds, but freshman Samantha Sixberry posted the largest gain, running a 21 flat, bettering her personal record by nearly a minute and a half.

“The women have been working very hard at practices and I’m thrilled that their hard work can result in the great race results today,” head women’s coach Sharon Becker said. “I am very happy for them and proud of this team.  It is fantastic that Kaylee now has earned the title of ‘fastest female Raider’ and I’m also thrilled for Rose, who ran under 20 minutes for the first time. Samantha also really shined today and proved she can help our team- running in the top-five for our team for the first time is amazing.”

Men’s team coach Rob Hyde also was pleased with his team’s performance.

“When you have all your runners set a PR, things are going in the right direction,” he said. “We were closer to Lansing than we have been all season.  And, actually, being one runner short (Craig Fuller), it really gave our four and five runners a goal to fill that gap. We have two weeks until regionals and our training cycle is still focused on building.  All-in -ll a great spot to be, excited for the championship season to start.”

GRCC’s men’s team, ranked No. 10 in the latest U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association poll, finished in fourth place, only behind Grand Valley State University’s A and B team and No. 1 ranked Lansing Community College.

Freshman Mason Kolhoff paced the Raiders with a 25:24 finishing in 18th place while All-American Clark Coleman finished four spots behind him with a time of 25:48.

Three other GRCC runners bested their personal records by more than a minute: Dan Kehoe, by 1:12 with a time of 26:20; Andrew Periard, by 1:09 with a time of 26:28; and Derek Hopkins, by 1:07 with a time of 27:41.

Both teams will have two weeks off to prepare for the Region XII Championships that will take place Oct. 29 in Grand Rapids at the Gainey Athletic Complex.   

Learn from the Best: Christine Dobberstein focuses on preparing students for careers in the dental field

Working with students with diverse talents and backgrounds is what brings GRCC Dental Faculty member Christine Dobberstein to work every day.

“Students each bring something unique to the classroom and I am constantly learning from them,” Dobberstein said.

And her program gives back, making sure students are qualified for in demand jobs when they graduate.

“GRCC dental faculty have a strong alliance with their professional organizations and proven teaching and learning skills,” Dobberstein said. 

Faculty are also highly skilled. Dobberstein holds an A.A.A.S in Dental Hygiene, a bachelor’s degree in Allied Health and Public Health Education and a master’s degree in education

She switched to teaching full time after working in dental hygiene, and later in public health and adjunct teaching positions.

“Once I began teaching full time I found it to be a new and invigorating challenge, as it utilized my clinical skills as well as my love of literature reviews and scientific research,” Dobberstein said.

“Early in my career I wish someone would have encouraged me to investigate all the options in the dental field. There is so much more out there to utilize our talents besides working for a dentist in private practices.”

Dobberstein empowers students with the information she knows they need to make smart career choices in her classes: DHY 122 Nutrition and Oral Disease Prevention; DHY 129 Clinical Dental Hygiene I; DHY 249 Clinical Dental Hygiene II; DHY 244 Community Dental Health I; DHY 254 Community Dental Health II; DHY 138 Dental Hygiene Patient Care and Management I; DHY 241 Dental Hygiene Patient Care and Management II; and DXX 128 Dental Radiography.

Learn how you can get the credits necessary for eligibility for Registered Dental Hygiene licensure, Registered Dental Assisting licensure, and transferability for a bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene by emailing dental@grcc.edu.

GRCC’s on-campus dental hygiene clinic is open to the public Monday through Thursday. To schedule an appointment call 616-234-4237. 

Board of Trustee Candidate Forum 2022 today from 2:30 – 3:15 p.m.

GRCC’s Faculty Association is planning a public forum for candidates seeking seats on the GRCC board of trustees. The event is open to the public to attend in person or follow along online.

Trustees Kenyatta Brame, Kathleen Bruinsma, David Koetje and Salvador Lopez are running unopposed in the upcoming elections.

The forum is planned for Oct. 17 from 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. in the Board Library on the fifth floor of Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall, 143 Bostwick Ave. NE.

Guests can follow the event virtually at Board of Trustees Candidate Forum.

GRCC President Finalist Interview Schedule and Activities

Interviews with the presidential candidates start next week, with Stuart Blacklaw on October 18, Charles Lepper on October 19, and Timothy Casper on October 24.

A QR code for links to feedback surveys will be at each session, on the Presidential Search website, and available in GRCC Today on the day the candidate is on campus.

Tuesday, October 18, Dr. Stuart Blacklaw:

• 8:00-8:40 a.m. — Breakfast gathering with the Board of Trustees in room 122 of the ATC.
• 8:45-9:30 a.m. — Cabinet in ATC.
• 9:45-10:30 a.m. — Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Access in the ATC auditorium. Public link to live-stream.
• 10:45-11:30 a.m. — Faculty forum in the ATC auditorium.
• 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Student forum in the ATC auditorium.
• 12:45-2:00 p.m. — Lunch with the Executive Leadership Team in ATC.
• 2:30-3:30 p.m. — Campus & Community Forum (all faculty, administration, staff and public invited) in the ATC auditorium. Public link to live-stream
• 3:45-5:15 p.m. — Board of Trustees Interview in the ATC auditorium. Public link to live-stream.

Wednesday, October 19, Dr. Charles Lepper:

• 8:00-8:40 a.m. — Breakfast gathering with the Board of Trustees in room 122 of the ATC.
• 8:45-9:30 a.m. — Cabinet in ATC.
• 9:45-10:30 a.m. — Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Access in the ATC auditorium. Public link to live-stream.
• 10:45-11:30 a.m. — Faculty forum in the ATC auditorium.
• 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Student forum in the ATC auditorium.
• 12:45-2:00 p.m. — Lunch with the Executive Leadership Team in ATC.
• 2:30-3:30 p.m. — Campus & Community Forum (all faculty, administration, staff and public invited) in the ATC auditorium. Public link to live-stream.
• 3:45-5:15 p.m. — Board of Trustees Interview in the ATC auditorium. Public link to live-stream.

Monday, October 24, Dr. Timothy Casper:

• 8:00-8:40 a.m. — Breakfast gathering with the Board of Trustees in room 122 of the ATC.
• 8:45-9:30 a.m. — Cabinet in ATC.
• 9:45-10:30 a.m. — Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Access in the ATC auditorium. Public link to live-stream.
• 10:45-11:30 a.m. — Faculty forum in the ATC auditorium.
• 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Student forum in the ATC auditorium.
• 12:45-2:00 p.m. — Lunch with the Executive Leadership Team in ATC.
• 2:30-3:30 p.m. — Campus & Community Forum (all faculty, administration, staff and public invited) in the ATC auditorium. Public link to live-stream.
• 3:45-5:15 p.m. — Board of Trustees Interview in the ATC auditorium. Public link to live-stream.

Breast Cancer Awareness learning opportunity open to staff, faculty and students

Breast Cancer Awareness Presentation

Wednesday, 10/19/2022
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Room 214 of the Ford Fieldhouse

October is breast cancer awareness month and this presentation is joining in the effort to raise awareness about breast cancer and the impact of breast cancer.

Not only will this show support to all that have been impacted by breast cancer but will also provide an opportunity of learning for our campus.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, and men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer.

This learning session will include what breast cancer is, signs and symptoms, risk factors, how to lower risk, screenings, lifestyle heath, exercise, treatment/care, etc. All staff, faculty and the GRCC campus body are welcome to attend.

Faculty and staff may register through their online center under professional development. Students and campus community members do not need to register to attend.

Retirement Readiness session during Benefits Fair

The annual GRCC employee Benefits Fair is on Wednesday, October 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the ATC.

As part of this event, there will be two informational sessions for employees held in the ATC auditorium and virtually.

HR & Payroll are partnering with LMCU to bring a financial bootcamp learning opportunity entitled “Retirement Readiness” .

Join us on Wednesday October 26 (11 a.m.-12 p.m.) either in person (ATC 168) or virtually (via Zoom) for a discussion of retirement savings options and resources available to achieve financial freedom in retirement.

During this session, LMCU will provide an overview for individuals just starting to explore retirement savings and those that need reassurance that they’re on track with their retirement goals, as well as those individuals nearing the retirement finish line. 

Registration for this employee learning opportunity is now open.

Log into your Online Center account and select the Professional Development tile.

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding Gene-Environment Interactions lecture

On Tuesday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Daniel Campbell from Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine, will be giving an informative presentation about autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

The presentation is free and open to the public, but those who want to attend are asked to RSVP at MSUYourHealthLecture.com.

Dr. Campbell will touch on the role genetics play in inheriting autism spectrum disorder, increasing diagnosis rates and why high heritability is not the only factor in ASD risk, and environmental factors that may contribute to ASD risk.

The presentation will take place at Grand Valley State University’s Devos Center for Interprofessional Health building at 333 Michigan St. NE, in Grand Rapids. 

This presentation is part of the Your Health Lecture Series, which is sponsored by GVSU, GRCC, and MSU’s College of Human Medicine.

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Black Africana Student Union Meet & Greet

You’re invited to the B.A.S.U meet and greet tomorrow!

Tuesday, October 18 in the Raider Grill from 12 to 2 p.m.

Meet other students, and learn about other cultures and how our differences have similarities through music, food, and events.  

Free to students and ALL are welcome!