GRCC Employees on the Move through December 18, 2014

Please welcome our new employees and congratulate those who have moved and been promoted.

 

WELCOME TO GRCC!

Steven Gold

Counselor, Disability Support Services
Employee Group: Faculty

10/13/14

Jeffrey Hertel

Police Lieutenant, Campus Police

Employee Group: Meet & Confer

1-12-15

John James

Job Developer (MCAM Grant), Training Solutions

Employee Group: Meet & Confer

12-8-14

Tracey Lacy

Educational Support Professional – Student Financials Customer Assistant, Cashiers Office

Employee Group: ESP

12-1-14

David Lovell

Job Developer (MCAM Grant), Training Solutions

Employee Group: Meet & Confer

12-8-14

Effective Date: 12/8/14

Dawn Minnesma

Lab Technician, Nursing
Employee Group: Faculty
10-13-14

Daniel Sullivan 

Language Arts Lab Coordinator, Academic Tutors
Employee Group: Faculty
1-5-15

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PROMOTION!

Langston Gant

From:    ESP, Associate Dean, Instructional Support and Interdisciplinary Studies

To:          ESP, Admissions and Enrollment

10-20-14

Eric Johnson

From:    Junior Enterprise Analyst

To:        Enterprise Analyst

9-29-014

Francisco Ramirez

From:    ESP, Admissions and Enrollment

To:        Admissions and Enrollment Coordinator

10-20-14

Anna Rose

From: ESP, Dean, Instructional Support & Interdisciplinary Studies

To:     Meet and Confer, Transfer and Articulation Coordinator

12-8-14

Travis Steffens

From:    ESP, Front Desk, Career and Counseling Center

To:        ESP, Associate Dean, Student Success and Retention

10-27-14

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO GRCC

Fenis Harmon

Custodian III

8-28-14

William Jacoby

Professor, Culinary Education

11-17-14

Chloe Beighley

ESP, Communications

12-4-14

Paula Naujalis

ESP, Support Professional, Nursing Program

Retiring after 31 years, 9 months of service

12-5-14

Linda Bramble

Professor, Physical Science

Retiring after 16 years, 9 months of service

12-12-14

 

 

 

GRCC Employees on the Move through October 3, 2014

Please welcome our new employees and congratulate those who have moved and been promoted.

 

WELCOME TO GRCC!

 

Dominique Couch

Custodian, 2nd Shift, Main and Cook Buildings

Sept. 29, 2014

 

Gayle Johnson

Assistant Professor, English

Aug. 21, 2014

 

Louis Kaan

Custodian, 3rd Shift, Main and Cook Buildings

Sept. 29, 2014

 

Jermaine Reese

Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

Aug. 21, 2014

 

Christopher Remley
Educational Support Professional, Experiential Learning

Aug. 18, 2014

 

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PROMOTION!

 

Michelle Allen

From:   Adjunct Instructor

To:       Assistant Professor, English

Aug. 21, 2014

 

Jessica Berens
From: Meet and Confer Generalist, Human Resources

To:      Associate Director, Human Resources

Aug. 18, 2014

 

Christine Davis

From:  HRIS Coordinator

To:       Meet and Confer Generalist, Human Resources

Aug. 18, 2014

 

Amy Kudrna

From: Adjunct Instructor

To:       Assistant Professor, Physical Science

Aug. 21, 2014

 

Andrew Masters

From: Student Loan Specialist

To:     Associate Director, Financial Aid Operations

Sept. 22, 2014

 

Angie Ramirez

From: Human Resources Assistant

To:     Coordinator of Contingency Employees/Health Care Reform Data

Sept. 1, 2014

 

Matheta Righa

From: Adjunct Instructor

To:       Assistant Professor, Business, Tenure Track

Aug. 21, 2014

 

Michael Schavey

From: Associate Director, Experiential Learning

To:       Director, Experiential Learning

Sept. 1, 2014

 

Amanda Vanderhill

From: Educational Training Specialist, JET

To:     Educational Training Specialist, MCAM

Aug. 25, 2014

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO GRCC

 

Sara Brooks

Urban Enrollment and Dual Enrollment Coordinator

Aug. 21, 2014

 

Scott Merlo

Lieutenant, Campus Police

Sept. 19, 2014

 

Jennifer Mitchell

Educational and Training Specialist Work First/JET

Sept. 30, 2014

 

Britt Price

Assistant Professor, Physical Science

Aug. 13, 2014

 

Megan Stewart

Instructional Designer, Instructional Support and Interdisciplinary Studies

Aug. 29, 2014

 

Ric Underhile

Associate Dean, Instructional Support and Interdisciplinary Studies

Oct. 3, 2014

 

Greg White

Custodian III

Retired after 15.75 years of service

Aug. 30, 2014

GRCC Employees on the Move through July 31, 2014

Please welcome our new employees and congratulate those who have moved and been promoted.

WELCOME TO GRCC!

Juan Fernandez

Assistant Professor, Photography, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

 

Jennifer Gable

Assistant Professor, Nursing, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

 

EMPLOYEES ON THE MOVE

Doug Weirsma

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To:  Assistant Professor, Electrical Construction, Tenure Track

Effective Date: July 1, 2014

 

Jennifer Kowalski

From: ESP, Cashier’s Office

To:  ESP, Cashier’s Office Manager

Effective Date 7-28-14

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO GRCC

Sue Baglien

Professor, Business

Retiring after 25 years of service

Effective Date: July 31, 2014

 

Robert Long

Professor, Biology

Retiring after 39 years of service

Effective Date: August 15, 2014

 

Nicole Marshall

Occupational and Disability Support Services

Effective Date: August 16, 2014

 

Daniel Sempangi

Student Success and Retention

Effective Date: August 1, 2014

GRCC Employees on the Move: through July 15, 2014

Please welcome our new employees and congratulate those who have moved and been promoted.

WELCOME TO GRCC!

Orletta Caldwell

Assistant Professor, Business, Office Administration, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

 

Billy Joel “Joe” Perez

Educational Training Specialist, MCAM Grant

Effective Date: June 23, 2014

 

Steve Putt

Librarian, Web Reference

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

 

Matt Sicilia

Cross Country Coach

Effective Date: July 11, 2014

 

EMPLOYEES ON THE MOVE

 

Gayl Beals

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Automotive, Job Training

Effective Date: July 1, 2014

 

Sophia Brewer

From: Adjunct Instructor

To: Librarian, Collections, Serial, Reference
Effective Date: August 21, 2014

 

Erin Busscher

From: Articulation Transfer Coordinator

To: Assistant Professor/Academic Advisor

Effective Date: July 1, 2014

 

Colleen Copus

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Lab Coordinator, Math

Effective Date: July 1, 2014

 

Kerri Davis

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Child Development

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

 

Claudia Galves

From: Michigan Works

To: ESP, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Dental and Radiologic Technology

Effective Date: 7-7-14

 

Daniel Groh

From: Adjunct Instructor

To: Assistant Professor,Chemistry

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

 

Mark Jasonowicz

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Business

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

 

Laura Kennett

From: Adjunct Instructor

To: Assistant Professor, Exercise Science

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

 

Jennifer Keessen

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor/Counselor

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

 

Jennifer Knauf

From: Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Business

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

 

Julie Lackscheide

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Radiologic Technology

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

 

Daniel Nyhof

From: Adjunct Instructor

To: Assistant Professor/Counselor, Lakeshore Campus

Effective Date: July 1, 2014

 

Drew Rosema

From: Adjunct Instructor

To: Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

 

Sophie Rubin

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Psychology

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

 

Nate Spahn

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Machine Tool

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

 

Lynnell Talbert

From: Adjunct Instructor

To: Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO GRCC!

 

Marybeth Beighley

Staff Development

Effective Date: July 11, 2014

 

Dominic Dorsey

Provost Office

Effective Date: June 20, 2014

 

Ruben Duran

Michigan Works

Effective Date: May 30, 2014

 

Patricia Empie

Nursing

Effective Date: May 3, 2014

 

Greg Fessenden
Applied Technology

Effective Date: May 3, 2014

 

Stephanie Forest

Financial Aid

Effective Date: June 27, 2014

 

Gilda Gely

Provost

Effective Date: May 17, 2014

 

Lisa Rabey

Library

Effective Date: June 30, 2014

 

Jorge Sanchez

Culinary Education

Effective Date: May 3, 2014

 

Peggy Schoenborn

Business

Effective Date: May 3, 2014

 

Angela Shuart

Nursing

Effective Date: May 3, 2014

 

Karen Stanfield

Nursing

Effective Date: June 27, 2014

 

Bethann Talsma

Business

Effective Date: May 3, 2014

 

Seth York

Counseling

Effective Date: June 30, 2014

 

On June 30, GRCC’s contract with Michigan Works! ended, and we had to say goodbye to some very good friends and colleagues. A special thank-you and best wishes go out to:

Atricia Banks    

Sandra Hamilton  

Melissa Lancaster

Anny Cuculista   

Debra Kermeen (through 7/31)  

Maria Martinez

Patrick Coleman  

Regina Kneeland-Harrington  

Karen Riggs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRCC Employees on the Move, April 3 through May 14, 2014

Please welcome our new employees and congratulate those who have moved and been promoted.

WELCOME TO GRCC!

Lani Cantu

Assistant Professor, Nursing, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Daniel Groh

Assistant Professor, Chemistry, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Joe Klein

Assistant Professor, English, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Maureen Milarch

Preschool Assistant Director/Instructor, Tenure Track

Effective Date: January 10, 2014

Kelsee Mullins

ESP – Computer Info Systems, Manufacturing, Applied Technology

Effective Date: April 24, 2014

Megan VanderMale

Assistant Professor, Mathematics, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Holly Van Ryn

Assistant Professor, Culinary, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

EMPLOYEES ON THE MOVE

Brett Atchison

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Automotive, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Erica Brown

From: ESP, Cashier’s Office

To: Program Manager (MCAM), Training Solutions

Effective Date: April 28, 2014

Dillon Carr

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Social Science, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Scott Garrard

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Visual Arts, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Jodi Gee

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Exercise Science, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Andrea Hayes

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Math, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Steve Henkelman

From: Adjunct Instructor

To: Assistant Professor, Math, Tenure Track

Effective Date: July 1, 2014

Kate Kryger

From: Adjunct Instructor

To: Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Kyle Lackscheide

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Residential Construction, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Jonathan Larson

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Electronics, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Rachel Lutwick-Deaner

From: Adjunct Instructor

To: Assistant Professor, English, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Sean Mackey

From: Adjunct Instructor

To: Assistant Professor, English, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Matthew Mekkes

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Tenure Track

Effective Date: Auguste 21, 2014

Michael Merchant

From: Adjunct Instructor

To: Assistant Professor, Mechanical Design, Tenure Track

Effective Date: Auguste 21, 2014

Nora Neill

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, English, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Kim Olushola

From: Adjunct Instructor

To: Assistant Professor, English, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Libor Ondras

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Music, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Kellie Roblin

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, English, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Julie Sizemore

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Preschool, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Ben Smith

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Automotive, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Thomas Street

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Electronics, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Todd Tiano

From: Adjunct Instructor

To: Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Andrew Wolinski

From: Full Time Temporary Contract

To: Assistant Professor, Preschool, Tenure Track

Effective Date: August 21, 2014

Sara Workman

From: Adjunct Instructor

To: Assistant Professor, Nursing, Tenure Track

Effective Date: Auguste 21, 2014

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO GRCC!

Claudia Galvez

Employment Service Specialist, Michigan Works

Effective Date: April 8, 2014

Wilfred Gooch

Assistant Professor, Drafting and Design, Full Time Temporary Contract

Effective Date: May 3, 2014

Robert Long

Professor, Biological Sciences

Retiring after 39 years of service

Effective Date: August 17, 2014

Heida Meister

Assistant Professor, Drafting and Design, Full Time Temporary Contract

Effective Date: May 3, 2014

Ron Ralya

Counselor/Professor, Counseling and Career Center

Retiring after 13.5 years of service

Effective Date: June 30, 2014

Jonathon Russell

Professor, Visual Arts

Retiring after 37 years of service

Effective Date: May 2, 2014

Ronald VanUnen

Custodian, Facilities

Retiring after 36.4 years of service

Effective Date: June 20, 2014

GRCC Employees on the Move

Did you know that Human Resources has been working diligently on over 50 full-time faculty searches since the fall? This has caused a bit of a backlog in our communications regarding our GRCC’s Employees on the Move. The report below is current as of March 31 going back to the last published list in October of 2013, and from here on will be published monthly.

Please welcome our new employees and congratulate those who have moved and been promoted.

Welcome to GRCC

Stephen Gonzalez
Entry Level Custodian
Custodians
Effective Date: November 11, 2013

Megan Stewart
Instructional Designer II
Distance Learning and Instructional Technologies
Effective Date: November 25, 2013

Aaron Gray
Police Officer
Campus Police
Effective Date: December 16, 2013

Olwen Urquhart
Project Manager
Project Management Office/IT
Effective Date: January 6, 2014

Maureen Milarch
Assistant Director and Preschool Instructor
Preschool
Effective Date: November 11, 2013

Eric Johnson
Junior Enterprise Analyst
Enterprise Applications/IT
Effective Date: January 13, 2014

Rachel Crapo
Educational Support Professional
Criminal Justice
Effective Date: January 20, 2014

Raymond Gant
Educational Support Professional
Counseling and Career Center
Effective Date: February 10, 2014

Travis Steffens
Educational Support Professional
Counseling and Career Center
Effective Date: February 10, 2014

Renyshia Pierce
Student Success Coach
College Success Center
Effective Date: February 17, 2014

Marisol Blanca
Student Success Coach
College Success Center
Effective Date: March 3, 2014

Stacey Issette
Director of Annual Giving
College Advancement
Effective Date: March 3, 2014

Jennifer Bryant
Academic Coordinator
Upward Bound
Effective Date: March 17, 2014

Kyle Eaton
Information Security Analyst
Information Technology
Effective Date: March 17, 2014

Amanda Glick
Senior Functional Analyst
Student Records
Effective Date: March 24, 2014

Tess Alliston
Educational Support Professional, Circulation
Library and Learning Commons
Effective Date: April 7, 2014

Kyle Lackscheide
Assistant Professor, Job Training
Residential Construction
Effective Date: July 1, 2014

Congratulations on your recent promotion!

Josiah Johnson
Promoted from: Computer Tech Level 1, IT
To: Applications Packager, Customer Support
Effective Date: January 6, 2014

Jeff VanderVeen
Promoted from: Customer Support Tech Level 4
To: IT Customer Support Tech I
Effective Date: March 17, 2014

Transfers

Frita Thayer
From: Educational Support Professional, Ford Fieldhouse
To:  Educational Support Professional. Operational Planning
Effective Date: November 4, 2014

Langston Gant
Educational Support Professional
Instructional Support and Interdisciplinary Studies
Effective Date: November 18, 2014

Amy Bennett
From: Educational Support Professional – Applied Technology, Computer Information Systems, Manufacturing, and Mechanical & Architectural Design
To: Educational Support Professional, Ford Fieldhouse
Effective Date: January 2, 2014

Thank you for your years of service to GRCC!

Candy Norder
Educational Support Professional
Instructional Support and Interdisciplinary Studies
Effective Date: October 19, 2013

Douglas Wabeke
Faculty
Wellness
Effective Date: October 31, 2013

Cassandra Gillish
Academic Coordinator
Upward Bound
Effective Date: November 14, 2013

Camille Holmes
Faculty
English
Effective Date: December 13, 2013

Robert Marmo
IT Security Analyst
Information Security
Effective Date: December 21, 2013

Janelle Yahne
Educational Support Professional
Library and Learning Commons
Effective Date: January 4, 2014

La’Ontae Carter
Educational Support Professional
Academic Testing Center
Effective Date: January 29, 2104

Tracy Reed-Motta
Educational Support Professional
Dental Clinic
Effective Date: February 27, 2014

Brenda Spratling
Educational Support Professional
Nursing Program
Effective Date: March 1, 2014

EMPLOYEES ON THE MOVE September/October

Welcome to GRCC!

  • Jeffrey Byrd, Educational Training Specialist, Training Solutions. Reports To: John VanElst. Effective Date: September 3, 2013.
  • Luis Rodriguez-Cruz, Custodian (Main/Cook). Reports to: Robert Green. Effective Date: September 30, 2013
  • Simon Kittok, Media Caption Technician. Reports To: Klaas Kwant. Effective Date: September 30, 2013.
  • David Fortuna Jr.,Custodian (Tassell M-TEC/ATC). Reports to: David Emelander. Effective Date: October 14, 2013.

Welcome back to GRCC

  • Anna Rose, ESP, Dean, Instructional Support and Interdisciplinary Studies. Reports to: Patti Trepkowski. Effective Date: October 14, 2013.

On the Move

  • Willi J. McNeal (Toy), Transfer From: ESP, Director of Library Services. Transfer To: ESP, Center for Teaching Excellence. Reports To: Jeremy Osborn. Effective Date: September 3, 2013.
  • Penni Weninger, Transfer from: ESP, Associate Dean, Instructional Support and Interdisciplinary Studies. Transfer to: ESP, Human Resources Assistant.  Reports to: Cathy Wilson. Effective Date: September 9, 2013.
  • Rhondo Cooper, Transfer from: College Success Coach/Contingency. Transfer to: Director of Upward Bound. Reports to: Diane Patrick. Effective Date: September 23, 2013.

Thank you for your service to GRCC

  • Christopher Armstrong, Police Officer. Effective Date: 9/8/2013.
  • Tara Wykstra (formerly Reitsma), Food Service Assistant. Effective Date: 9/20/13.
  • Joshua Aderholdt, Career Advancement Center Coordinator. Effective Date: October 1, 2013
  • Amr Abdel-Wahab, Senior Functional Analyst. Effective Date: October 19, 2013.

Introducing Ken Fridsma – Interim Director of Financial Aid

You may have seen him around, as he’s been a familiar face in the Financial Aid office since 2009.

Beginning June 18th, you’ll probably see him around more often! Ken Fridsma has agreed to serve as the Interim Director of Financial Aid beginning June 18th. Ken retired from GVSU after serving as their Director of Financial Aid for 40 years! He began working for GRCC in 2009, processing financial aid applications, awarding aid and meeting with students, helping out during our most hectic times. Ken has been active in the financial aid community and has previously held leadership positions at the national, state and local level. WELCOME KEN!

Also, during this interim transition phase, Jane Mohr and the Cashier’s office will report directly to Lisa Freiburger. Ken and Jane’s leadership will allow us to review our services and organizational structure to position services to meet the changing financial aid requirements and student needs..

Why the change? Jill Nutt will be leaving GRCC to become the Director of Financial Aid at Hope College! Please stop by the Enrollment Center on Thursday, June 21st, from 3:00 – 4:00 to wish her well!

Congratulations to Officer Jesse Heard on Promotion to Police Sergeant

Sergeant Jesse HeardThe Campus Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Officer Jesse Heard to the position of Police Sergeant. Sergeant Heard will be assigned to day shift for the first couple of months and then will be assigned to supervise the second shift. Sergeant Heard has been with GRCC since 2002 after spending 7 years with the Grand Rapids Public School’s Public Safety Department. Sgt. Heard has served as a high school football, wrestling and track coach, also as a GRCC football running back coach.

According to Sgt. Heard, “I have worked in the position as an officer at the college for 9 1/2 years, and am very much looking forward to the new opportunities provided by the position of SGT.”

Chief Whitman added, “I am very excited to have Sgt. Heard as a member of our command staff. He has a very positive attitude, is well respected among college employees, and is open to new ideas. I look forward to continuing to work with him in this new role.”

Please congratulate Jesse when you see him.

Kurt Meinders Transitions to Role as IT Support Manager

Please join GRCC Chief Information Officer Kevin O’Halla in welcoming Kurt Meinders as the new IT Support Manager. Kurt has been with GRCC since 1999 and will bring an outstanding customer service focus to his role. Kurt is replacing Darcy Swope as she has moved on to start a Project Management Office within the IT group.

For those of you that in the past contacted Darcy concerning support issues, please direct your calls (and email) to Kurt: 234-3856 (kmeinder@grcc.edu).

New Role for Bill Faber – Associate Dean for Faculty Evaluation and Hiring

Please welcome Bill Faber to his new role as Associate Dean for Faculty Evaluation and Hiring in the School of Arts and Sciences. Bill is taking over for Steve Abid, who will be returning to his favorite place, the Economics classroom, this fall. Bill begins his work on Monday, August 8. His office is 402 Cook, and his extension is x2358. Please wish him well!

Ed Sosa Transitions to Student Life

Student Life is pleased to welcome a new team member. Beginning January 3rd, Ed Sosa, Associate Director of New Student Orientation & First Year Experience, will report to Student Life. This move will align Ed’s work in leading orientation and first year experience programs with Student Life’s efforts to increase GRCC’s overall focus on new student success.