Raider Rally draws 865 students

The Office of Student Life and Conduct would like to thank all of the employees and departments who helped make Raider Rally a HUGE success! We hosted 865 new students (plus their guests) this year! Of those students, 435 went on a campus tour and 75 did the free body fat testing at the Wellness Department table. We could not have managed the day without the help of the 33 employee volunteers, plus the 21 departments and the 20 student organizations that hosted tables. The Campus Activities Board provided some fun enhancements to this year’s program, including a DJ from HotFM who was broadcasting his show live from the event.

We truly appreciate the efforts of the entire college community who helped provide one more critical connection with our new students.

(When you see Evan Macklin, please congratulate him on an event well done!)

GRCC offices offer extended hours

Extended Service Hours!

Offices open until 6:30 p.m.
August 19-22 & August 26-29, 2013 (Monday through Thursday)

The Cashier’s Office, Counseling and Career Center, Enrollment Center, Financial Aid, Occupational and Disability Support, Student Life and Conduct and Student Records will be open until 6:30 p.m. to serve you!

GRCC offices offer extended hours

Extended Service Hours!

Offices open until 6:30 p.m.
August 19-22 & August 26-29, 2013 (Monday through Thursday)

The Cashier’s Office, Counseling and Career Center, Enrollment Center, Financial Aid, Occupational and Disability Support, Student Life and Conduct and Student Records will be open until 6:30 p.m. to serve you!

Employees ‘caught’ showing off customer service skills

The Student Feedback Management Team is looking to develop a way to recognize employees on campus who have been “caught” demonstrating excellent customer service. As we determine that process, we’d like to start sharing recognitions with you now as we receive them of people who fully role model the GRCC Service Excellence Guidelines.

OB Gladyness, custodian in the Student Center

“I observed this yesterday – He stopped what he was doing to assist a student to find the Main Building. She identified herself as a new student. It wasn’t just the assistance in helping a new student navigate a location that impressed me. He was smiling, talking with the student and saying encouraging comments. He was also listening to the student express how she felt about being new. e.g. ‘You will get this all figured out. It will be OK, you will love it here.’ When she thanked him he said, ‘No problem — I am happy I could help you.’ Service excellence at its best with enthusiasm, a smile, listening and sensing a student needed assistance.”

 — submitted by Tina Hoxie, Associate Provost and Dean of Student Affairs

Alex Moore, Accounts Payable

“You couldn’t ask for a better co-worker than Alex! He is always upbeat, has a smile on his face, and will go the extra mile for anyone. If you are in a pinch, he will jump right in to help you with his great attitude and a smile, and will never skip a beat. If you were in a bad mood or down when you came to work, Alex would have you cracking up within the half-hour. Alex is very deserving of this (recognition), as he goes above and beyond the GRCC Raider Values each and every day.”

— submitted by Melissa Davis, Procurement Specialist

Van & Marinus Swets Travel Award Winner shares her fun “Princess Play Date” with her girls

Sara Dorer won honorable mention for the 2013 Van & Marinus Swets Travel Award. Sara surprised her girls one morning, saying they would “skip school/work all day and just play, play, play.” The girls were beyond excited about the fun-filled day Sara had planned for them. Sara stated that she “spent the entire day 100 percent focused on them and it was wonderful for all three of us.” The girls asked if they could do it again some day.

Sara extends her many thanks for the Foundation for making this inspired play date a reality.

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Evan Macklin named coordinator of Student Life and Conduct

 

Evan Macklin

Please help us welcome Evan Macklin as the new Coordinator of Student Life and Conduct! Evan has been working at the college as a full-time employee since 2009 and was a student employee prior to that. He will be advising Campus Activities, overseeing the Food Pantry, managing low level conduct related issues and more. We are very excited to have him serving in this new role!

Volunteers needed for Student Information Stations

It’s that time of year again, and we are looking for volunteers to help staff the Student Information Stations. This year the stations will be held 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. January 14 through 16, 2013.

Please follow these steps to volunteer:

1. Click on the link that corresponds with the location you would like to volunteer.
2. At the bottom of the spreadsheet are the different tabs dates available; please click on the date you would like to volunteer.
3. Put your first and last name, e-mail address and extension next to the time you wish to sign up for — all volunteer slots are in one-hour blocks.
4. You will receive an appointment confirmation from Liz Tyrell that will include your time and volunteer location.

Here are the locations:

• Sneden Hall.
• 1st floor, Main Building.
• 4th floor, Main Building.
• 2nd floor, ATC.

If you have any questions or need assistance with registering, please feel free to contact Liz Tyrell at ltyrell@grcc.edu or extension 3531. Thank you in advance for volunteering!