2025-2026
Matthew Douglas, Biological Sciences, Winter 26, Continued butterfly research allowing the opportunity to continue to support students and colleagues at GRCC
Patrick Kamau, Academic Advising and Transfer Center, Fall 25, Completion of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Certification Course that will allow continued support for students at GRCC in the Academic Advising and Transfer Center
Mursalata Muhammad, English, Fall 25, Transforming international education to expand faculty leadership and global learning in order to continue to support students at GRCC in the English Department as well as through experiences offered by the Experiential Learning Department
2024-2025
Jenna Hess, Program Director Disability Support Services, Winter 2025, Complete the continuing education credits and training needed to renew credentials as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), complete a formal certification program through fieldwork and networking to become credentialed as an Educational Therapist, and use this opportunity for rest and rejuvenation for personal growth
2023-2024
Katrina Kalisz, English, Fall 2023, Research and writing project about the modern apology.
Lauren Woolsey, Physical Sciences, Winter 2024, Building new and distinct lab manuals, updating existing lecture slide content and recording new lecture videos for online and hybrid modalities
2022-2023
Rachel Lutwick-Deaner, English, Winter 2023, Complete Master of Fine Arts in creative nonfiction focusing on completion of thesis
2021-2022
Tari Mattox, Physical Sciences, Winter 2022, Engaging students by building virtual reality experiences connecting theory to online student-centered activities via virtual reality field experiences
Alejandro Saldivar, Mathematics, Fall 2021, Developing a student-focused textbook that emphasizes critical thinking
Anwar Thomas, DSS, Fall 2021, Dissertation research on the impact of COVID 19 on online accessibility
2020-2021
Susan Davis, English, Winter 2021, Complete Master of Fine Arts in Non-fiction degree and work as a practicing writer during the sabbatical semester
Bill Faber, Physical Sciences, Fall 2020, Develop a deeper research relationship between Grand Rapids Community College and the Michigan State University Secchia Research Center
Meghan VanderMale, Mathematics, Fall 2020, Focus on writing a book on Gerrymandering and Ranked Choice Voting in order to provide educational opportunities to the community and to students that would emphasize equity, civility, collaboration and the value of each person's voice
2019-2020
Sarah Rose, Occupational and Disability Support, Winter 2020, Undertake the onsite exploration of Manufacturing and IT industries in order to strengthen academic and career advising