Call for proposals

The Student Leadership Conference is an annual event open to all GRCC students who want to gain more experience in leadership and want to learn more about how manage a student organization. The theme this year is “oh, the places you’ll go!”

Conference style sessions will consist of:

• Communication within student organizations
• The ups and downs of being in a leadership role.
• Self care as a student leader.
• Time management.
• Using and managing Raider Connect.
• Managing student organization funds.
• Conflict management.
• Programming and advertising.
• Marketing strategies for self and for student organizations.

Student Affairs professionals are invited and highly encouraged to submit a proposal in order to present. The conference will take place on Friday, Sept. 13th, 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. All sessions are 45 minutes long. Presenters can choose a time block that fits their schedule best. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for presenters. Sessions will take place at the Applied Technology Center of GRCC. For more information please contact Thalía 616-234-2476.

GRCC In the News, 8-9-19

New provost named at Grand Rapids Community College

Aug. 8, 2019; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Brian Knetl will be Grand Rapids Community College’s next provost and executive vice president for academic and student affairs, President Bill Pink announced Thursday, Aug. 8.

Grand Rapids Community College Gets $140,000 Grant To Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities

Aug. 8, 2019; mitechnews.com

GRAND RAPIDS – Grand Rapids Community College has been awarded a $140,000 grant to participate in a national effort to expand registered apprenticeship opportunities, helping students gain a quality education in addition to on-the-job training in a rewarding career.

Native American Heritage Fund announces 2019 grant recipients

Aug. 9, 2019; nativenewsonline.net

MARSHALL, Mich. — The Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF) Board selected projects in seven Michigan communities as recipients of the fund’s 2019 grants, at the Board’s July 29 meeting.

The 2019 NAHF grants include:

… Grand Rapids Community College – $5,285 to support the Grand Rapids Community College Education and Reconciliation Project including a trip to the Ziibawing Center of Anishinaabe Culture and Lifeways and a Native American Speaker’s Forum

$11,000 Awarded to Local Trans Students

Aug. 8, 2019;  therapidian.org

For the 2019-2020 cycle, Grand Rapids Trans Foundation (GRTF) is thrilled to award a total of $11,000 to six local college students. In the past four years since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to local students.

… Read more about this year’s six chosen applicants below!

Alizae Holliman, they/them pronouns

GRCC, Philosophy/Writing

AWARDED: $2500

… Ariana Moore, she/her pronouns

GRCC, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

AWARDED: $1000

10 things to do this weekend: August 9th-11th

8/8/19 104.9 FM

Restaurant Week GR is underway! There are also a few festivals going on this weekend. It’s the Anniversary of Gerald R. Ford being sworn in as our 38th President, so it’s a reason to celebrate at the Presidential Museum. We also have Concerts, Comedy, Movies, Baseball, and Super Party Wonder Day!

… Restaurant Week GR is your chance to Taste the City! Savor specially priced lunches, dinners or both at 70+ area restaurants. Each restaurant will create a special menu highlighting fresh, local ingredients for the event. Restaurant Week GR has provided over $150,000 to students through an endowed scholarship fund at the Grand Rapids Community College Secchia Institute for Culinary Education. Participating locations donate $1 for every Restaurant Week GR meal sold.

Students to gain leadership skills at Sept. 13 conference

The Student Leadership Conference is an annual event open to all GRCC students who want to gain more experience in leadership and want to learn more about how manage a student organization. The theme this year is “oh, the places you’ll go!”.

Conference style sessions will consist of:

• Communication within student organizations.
• The ups and downs of being in a leadership role.
• Self care as a student leader.
• Time management.
• Using and managing Raider Connect.
• Managing student organization funds.
• Conflict management.
• Programming and advertising.
• Marketing strategies for self and for student organizations

The Student Leadership Conference is funded by the Campus Activities Fee and supported by the Student Life and Conduct office.

Student Affairs professionals are encouraged to submit a proposal for presentation. Conference will take place on Sept. 13 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.; all sessions will be allotted 45 minutes. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to presenters. Sessions will take place at the Applied Technology Center of GRCC.

To sign up please visit this link; workshop proposals are due September 1.

GRCC In the News, 6-13-19

GRCC increases efforts to tackle student homelessness, housing insecurity

June 12, 2019; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids Community College is working toward a goal of establishing a single-stop resource center to better support students struggling with food, housing and other forms of financial insecurity.

Grand Rapids Community College Demonstrates Impact of Non-Credit Workforce Development Programs

June 12, 2019; beforeitsnews.com (blog)

Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) commissioned an Economic Impact Study to better understand the effect of its non-credit workforce development programs. In the past, it has been difficult for colleges to quantify the impact of workforce development programs with confidence, due to a lack of methodologies designed specifically for non-credit programs.

Open leadership positions for students in CAB

Student Life and Conduct is looking for student leaders to apply for Campus Activities Board! Please pass on the message to students that would be great at it! This is a paid position and students get great “real-world” experience! CAB plans Homecoming, Finals Relaxers, the Leadership Banquet, and Welcome Weeks. We have 4 spots open: CAB President and 3 VP positions.

Interested students need to submit a one-page letter of intent as to “why you are interested in becoming a CAB E-board team member and for what role you’re interested in applying.” All letters should be sent to Thalia Guerra-Flores at thaliaguerraflores@grcc.edu by Tuesday, April 15.

Elections will take place April 19 from 1:15-2:15 p.m. If students are interested but unable to attend on the 19th, they should email Thalia Guerra-Flores (thaliaguerraflores@grcc.edu) to reschedule.

 

Reminder: Healing through Advocacy event today in the Library

Did you know that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month?

Begin April on a mindful note with the Healing through Advocacy event at the Library.

• WHEN: Today, April 2, from 1-2:30 p.m.
• WHERE: Learning Resource Center Library, Room 2, West Side

Panelists at the event include:

• Kimberly DeVries, GRCC Title IX Coordinator
• Patti Haist, YWCA West Central Michigan Director of Clinical Services
• Stacey Heisler, LPC, NCC, Counseling and Career Development, Counselor/Interim Program Director
• Morgan McCaul, Victim Rights Activist and Survivor

Morgan McCaul is a survivor involved in the MSU Nassar case, and has been committed to advocating for sexual assault survivors and promoting legislative activism, especially among college students.

Ms. McCaul will also be the keynote speaker for the event.

A Q&A session will follow the panel. Refreshments will be provided.

Sponsored by GRCC’s Library and Learning Commons and GRCC’s Office of Student Life and Conduct.

Blood drive today in the Student Center

GRCC’s Honors Program and the Office of Student Life are hosting Michigan Blood for a blood drive TODAY from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room (SCC 234) of the Student Center.

Walk-ins are accepted, and you may also make an appointment online.

Donors can receive a free pizza voucher for Hungry Howie’s. Direct any questions to Joe Courtade at josephcourtade@grcc.edu.

Begin Sexual Assault Awareness Month with ‘Healing through Advocacy’ next week

Did you know that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month?

Begin April on a mindful note with the Healing through Advocacy event at the Library.

• WHEN: Tuesday, April 2, from 1-2:30 p.m.
• WHERE: Learning Resource Center Library, Room 2, West Side

Panelists at the event include:

• Kimberly DeVries, GRCC Title IX Coordinator
• Patti Haist, YWCA West Central Michigan Director of Clinical Services
• Stacey Heisler, LPC, NCC, Counseling and Career Development, Counselor/Interim Program Director
• Morgan McCaul, Victim Rights Activist and Survivor

Morgan McCaul is a survivor involved in the MSU Nassar case, and has been committed to advocating for sexual assault survivors and promoting legislative activism, especially among college students.

Ms. McCaul will also be the keynote speaker for the event.

A Q&A session will follow the panel. Refreshments will be provided.

Sponsored by GRCC’s Library and Learning Commons and GRCC’s Office of Student Life and Conduct.

GRCC hosts blood drive with Michigan Blood next Monday

GRCC’s Honors Program and the Office of Student Life are hosting Michigan Blood for a blood drive next Monday, April 1, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room (SCC 234) of the Student Center.

Walk-ins are accepted, and you may also make an appointment online.

Donors can receive a free pizza voucher for Hungry Howie’s. Direct any questions to Joe Courtade at josephcourtade@grcc.edu.

Begin Sexual Assault Awareness Month with ‘Healing through Advocacy’ at the Library

Did you know that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month?

Begin April on a mindful note with the Healing through Advocacy event at the Library.

• WHEN: April 2, 1-2:30 p.m.
• WHERE: Learning Resource Center Library, Room 2, West Side

Panelists at the event include:

• Kimberly DeVries, GRCC Title IX Coordinator
• Patti Haist, YWCA West Central Michigan Director of Clinical Services
• Stacey Heisler, LPC, NCC, Counseling and Career Development, Counselor/Interim Program Director
• Morgan McCaul, Victim Rights Activist and Survivor

Morgan McCaul is a survivor involved in the MSU Nassar case, and has been committed to advocating for sexual assault survivors and promoting legislative activism, especially among college students.

Ms. McCaul will also be the keynote speaker for the event.

A Q&A session will follow the panel. Refreshments will be provided.

Sponsored by GRCC’s Library and Learning Commons and GRCC’s Office of Student Life and Conduct.

Help plan Homecoming!

Homecoming – Fall 2019

Save the date and help us plan!

Mark your calendars for GRCC Homecoming — fall edition — which will be celebrated the week of October 21, 2019.  We are looking for faculty, staff and retirees who want to help plan the activities that will take place throughout the week. If you are interested in helping, please contact Erin Van Egmond (erinvanegmond@grcc.edu or x3931) or Lina Blair (carolineblair@grcc.edu or x3924). Go Raiders!

SLT Profile: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Oversight Team

The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention oversight team monitors, evaluates, and makes recommendations for improvement for the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP).

The DAAPP supports student and employee awareness, education, and coordinated programming for drug and alcohol prevention. This covers training, compliance notification, policy review, and programming based on an established timeline.

Over the last year we have:

• Completed and presented the DAAPP Biennial Review Report.
• Conducted the prevention program evaluation, including recommendations for changes.
• Offered programming at the fall and winter Welcome Week, and during the winter semester.
• Emailed compliance notification to students, faculty and staff.
• In the coming year we plan to:
• Use feedback to improve awareness and training for employees.
• Improve the notification open rate for students.
• Explore how to increase the program awareness offerings for students through an online solution.
• Leverage existing programs.

The team is comprised of Campus Police, I.T., Human Resources, Counseling and Career Development, Financial Aid, CRM Coordinator, IRP, Dean of Student Affairs Office, Student Life and Conduct, Office of General Counsel, and Faculty representatives.

Tonight: talking ‘Mean Girls’ in the ATC Auditorium

Mean Girls movie night in the ATC Auditorium (ATC 168)

• Tonight, January 29, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

The Campus Common Reading team is showing the movie Mean Girls tonight in the ATC Auditorium, followed with a group discussion on the impacts of bullying. The discussion will be facilitated by Lina Blair, Director of Student Life and Conduct.

‘Mean Girls’ movie night comes to the ATC this Tuesday

Mean Girls movie night in the ATC Auditorium (ATC 168)

• Tuesday, January 29, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

The Campus Common Reading team is showing the movie Mean Girls on January 29, followed with a group discussion on the impacts of bullying. The discussion will be facilitated by Lina Blair, Director of Student Life and Conduct.

New RaiderCard point-of-sale system is live

RaiderCards are live with the new point-of-sale today, which means students and staff can again use RaiderCards for financial transactions in the Raider Grille, Quiet Café, Sneden Café, Student Life, and the Library.