GRCC NewsLink Archive | 2007

More RaiderCard Discounts Now Available to Students

September 27, 2007 - GRCC's RaiderCard identification system has always offered a variety of conveniences for students, but now it offers even more discounts at a variety of local and national merchants/vendors. By using their RaiderCards, students will receive discounts on products and services from Microsoft, Apple, Hewlett Packard, Real Pro Auto Service, the Grand Rapids Griffins, Cinemark Theaters, Peppinos Pizza, Frederick Meijer Gardens, the Van Andel Arena, ... and many others.

For the complete list and information on how to apply for the discounts, visit www.grcc.edu/raidercarddiscounts

Welcome Week Activities: 9/10-9/14

September 5, 2007 - GRCC's Campus Activities Board (CAB) along with Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) are sponsoring a variety of FREE activities for students on campus the week of September 10 - September 14. Different events/activities are scheduled for each day of the week and include:

A Rock Climbing Wall
Eccentric Entertainment
Popcorn
Massages
Sno-Cones
A Dunk Tank
An X-Factor Promotion
The Gyro-Sphere
T-Shirt Tie-Dying
Airbrush Tattoos

Come out and have some fun!

GRCC Student E-Mail now powered by Google

August 31, 2007 - Students will have a powerful new communication tool to start the new semester!

GRCC now uses Google GMail for student e-mail services! This change gives students: 2 gigs of space, spam filtering, the ability to send and receive larger attachments, and calendaring functions - all the while still using the student@email.grcc.edu address!

This change is effective on Friday, August 31st. If you have already communicated with your students via e-mail, here are a couple of things you should know:

E-mail you sent to students prior to 5:00 PM on Thursday will be in the "old" system
E-mail you sent after 5:00 PM on Thursday will be sent to the new Gmail system
There is a link for students to access the old system from the e-mail log-in page so they can retrieve messages and information.

NOTE: If you sent an important message to your students, you might want to send the message again, so it exists in both systems; or, you could send a second message welcoming them to GMail, and remind them to get the important information from their old account.

Front line service areas like the Enrollment Center, Library, Computer labs and Student Technology Help Desk are all prepared to support this change. Additional help and information is available at www.grcc.edu/gmailhelp

GRCC Alum Named Interim GR Police Chief

August 17, 2007 - Capt. Kevin Belk, a graduate of then-Grand Rapids Junior College, will serve as the interim chief of police for the Grand Rapids Police Department while the city searches for a replacement for Harry Dolan.

Grand Rapids Press Story

Online Services Down (6/14)

June 14, 2007 - CWIS will be down for scheduled maintenance beginning at 10:15pm Thursday, June 14. We plan to have everything back up and running by 4 am Friday morning. CWIS systems that will be down include: Campus Solutions, HR/Payroll and the Online Student, Faculty and Employee Center. No other systems will be effected.

Board Approves Second Millage Request

May 22, 2007 - Last night, GRCC's Board of Trustees approved a second millage request for the August 7 election after the first attempt failed by less than one percentage point. Out of respect for the community, the request is lower - .49 mill (or $24.50 per year on a $100,000 home).

More details will follow.

Board Approves Tuition Increase for Fall 2007

May 22, 2007 - GRCC's Board of Trustees approved a tuition increase last night. The new rates will go into effect in the Fall 2007 semester and will be as follows:

Resident - $ 79.50 per contact hour - (increase of $6)
NonResident - $ 157.00 per contact hour - (increase of $15)
Out of State - $ 227.00 per contact hour - (increase of $25)

GRCC Professor Interviewed About Sustainability at College

May 17, 2007 - GRCC Professor Dr. Gary Burbridge was interviewed by the WGVU Morning Show's Shelly Irwin about the sustainability efforts at the college. The interview will air Tuesday, May 22 at 10:30 am.

Anderson, Handlin Re-Elected to GRCC Board of Trustees

May 9, 2007 - GRCC Board of Trustees members Margo Anderson and Terri Handlin were re-elected to six-year terms in last night's elections. Below are the results:

Terri Handlin, 21,718 votes
Margo Anderson, 21,151 votes
Fran Pepper, 16,500 votes
Carol Lopucki, 13,495 votes

Grand Rapids Press Endorses GRCC Millage

May 2, 2007 - In a May 2nd editorial, the Grand Rapids Press has endorsed GRCC's bid for a millage on May 8th. The endorsement, titled "'Yes' to GRCC" notes, in part:

"Grand Rapids Community College has come a long way since 1914, when it began with 49 students taking courses in Central High School's attic. An affirmative vote Tuesday is an investment in its future and ours."

For the rest of the article, click here.

Provost Search Forums Postponed

April 23, 2007 - Due to the withdrawal of one of the candidates for GRCC's Provost position, the process has been suspended while the college reopens the search. Watch the website for updates and a revised schedule of public forums.

Getting Around Construction Downtown

April 11, 2007 - For help in getting around construction in downtown Grand Rapids, use these links:

President Olivarez Recognized for Leadership

April 4, 2007 - President Olivarez has recently been selected as a recipient for the 2007 International Distinguished Leadership Award by Leadership Grand Rapids (LGR) and the Community Leadership Association (CLA). In informing Olivarez of this award the Chair and Executive Director of Leadership Grand Rapids listed his achievements;

“As a 1988 LGR alumni, the work you have done and continue to do for the community brings honor and pride to our leadership program. Your involvement throughout the past 30 years in Detroit and Grand Rapids has exemplified the model of community trusteeship – the practice of serving for the betterment of the entire community. As an award recipient, LGR and CLA recognize that your leadership skills in diversity helped lead the racial proportions of Grand Rapids Community College’s student body to mirror those of Kent County.” View the Letter Here (.pdf)

Important Course Code Changes

March 23, 2007 - Beginning Fall 2007, when you select a subject to search for, some of the course codes will be changing:

SC (Speech) classes to COM (Communications).
AP (Apprenticeship) classes to MN (Manufacturing).

Please call the Enrollment Center at 234-4000 if you have any questions.

Academic Advising Day - March 29

March 23, 2007 - GRCC will again host "Academic Advising Day" on March 29, 2007 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm in the Applied Technology Center. Students will have access to counselors and faculty advisors and will be able to find out what classes they need, complete a graduation audit, obtain financial aid info and payment options, learn how to use GRCC's Online Services AND access a Transfer Fair with representatives from Michigan colleges and universities.

Download Flyer (.pdf)

Online Center and Blackboard Down for Maintenance Tonight (2/8)

March 8, 2007 - Both the Online Center and Blackboard will be down for maintenance from 6:00 pm to Midnight tonight. We thank you for your patience while we improve our systems.

Regional Center Spring Break Hours

February 23, 2007 - The following schools' districts will be closed, April 2-6, 2007 for spring break. GRCC will run classes at schedule on these school sites.

Byron Center
Caledonia
Grandville
Rockford

Northview will be closed for spring break on April 2-6, 2007 and classes will be canceled for this site only.

Want to be Notified in Bad Weather or Emergencies?

February 21, 2007 - GRCC is now employing a text message service to notify students and employees in emergency situations and other important notifications.

Now you can be notified any time, anywhere when GRCC is closed or other critical announcements via your mobile phone. Imagine being able to save a trip down to campus because you received notification in time!

For more information, visit www.grcc.edu/textmessage

CWIS Maintenance 2/22

February 20, 2007 - CWIS Campus Solutions System (Online Student Center, Student System, HR and Payroll) is scheduled for maintenance this Thurs., Feb 22 beginning at 6pm. They system will be down from 6pm until 4am. No other systems will be affected.

Thank you for your patience while we improve our systems.

All Clear in Bomb Threat / Suspicious Package Scare

February 8, 2007 - An "all clear" status was announced at 11:25 am for the suspicious package that was found on GRCC's campus. Classes and activities will resume as scheduled. (11:25 am)

GRCC Men's Basketball Ranked #1

January 25, 2007 - The GRCC Raiders Men’s Basketball team extended its undefeated season last night with a 82-63 victory over Glen Oaks. They continue to be ranked #1.

Go Raiders!

MLK Noon March and Program Cancelled

January 15, 2006 - Due to inclement weather, the noon-time march and program have been cancelled.

The evening program at 6:30 PM in the fieldhouse is NOT cancelled.

Reminder: North Building is now Cook Hall

January 12, 2007 - In honor of a generous gift to the college's Open Door fundraising Campaign, the North Building has been renamed the Peter and Pat Cook Academic Hall (or "Cook Hall" for short).

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GRCC NewsLink Archive | 2007