GRCC has contracted with Health Bar, a Grand Rapids based health care provider, to offer on-campus health clinic services for active GRCC students!!   The GRCC Student Health Clinic will be open on Mondays and Thursdays, from 9 AM to 6 PM. The clinic will be located in ATC 223 and will offer the opportunity for both scheduled appointments and walk-in services.     Watch for more information, a website and video instructions next week.  

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) process has transitioned to a secure online system using Guardian Case Management software. Employees can now initiate their FMLA requests by completing a simple online intake form. This new system streamlines the FMLA process, providing a faster and more convenient experience for all employees. Visit the  FMLA webpage   for additional information. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HR Benefits at hrbenefits@grcc.edu.  

The GRCC Grants Department is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 round of the Instructional Improvement & Professional Development (IIPD) grant program. The purpose of the award is to support faculty professional development to ensure continued growth, develop new avenues of instruction and curriculum, and to enhance the professional lives of faculty for increased student learning, achievement and success.   Awards are for amounts up to $5,000 and the  deadline for submission is 5:00 p.m. on October 17 .   For a copy of the IIPD application packet, please contact Julie Blaszak, Grants and Contracts Specialist, at julieblaszak@grcc.edu. More information is also available on the  Grants Department IIPD webpage .

There will be a Pastry Pop-up in Foodology on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Guests can come purchase a box to fill starting at 10:30 am until sold out. Small boxes: $6 Large boxes: $12

  Featured Professional Development AI on Trial Join the conversation as we discuss the role that AI may play in student learning. Hear a range of perspectives on the why or why not of AI and expand your understanding of the outcomes and consequences of this new frontier. Panelists: Garry Brand, Katie Hughes, Jonnathan Resendiz and Lauren Woolsey 168 ATC Oct. 6, 2025 - 11 a.m. to noon September Sessions Canvas Training for Staff (virtual), 9/22 What Can I Do? Supporting ESL Students at GRCC, 9/25 Faculty Observation Training, 9/26 Faculty Observation Training, 9/29 October Sessions Portfolio Training, 2 Portfolio Training, 3 Thinking About Leading a Study Away Trip? (Virtual) 3 Thinking About Leading a Study Away Trip? 3 OHCC Fall Semester, 6 UDL: Teaching for All Learners (virtual), 8 "Use it Tomorrow" Strategies for Supporting Diverse Learners (virtual), 9  How? When? If? AI at GRCC, Discussion Group (virtual), 10 Thinking About Leading a Study Away Trip? (Virtual) 10 Thinking About Leading a Study Away Trip? 10 CoP: Inclusive Teaching & Learning (virtual), 14 Department Heads & Program Directors Talk, 15 Accessibility & Accommodations Made Easy, 16  Homepage Glow-Up, 17  Thinking About Leading A Study Away Trip? (Virtual) 17 Thinking About Leading A Study Away Trip? 17 Canvas Training for Staff, 22  Building Better - A Lego Serious Play Workshop, 23  Current Issues in Higher Ed, 23    Homepage Glow-Up, 28   Accessibility & Accommodations, 30   Current Issues in Higher Ed, 30  Building Better - A Lego Serious Play Workshop, 31 Self-Paced Asynchronous Courses Offered Monthly Canvas Foundations Exploring Canvas CoP: For Open Educational Teachers Universal Design for Learning Contact us  (616) 234-3205 TLDE@grcc.edu 373 Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall