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Spots still open for GRCC Student Food Pantry training

If you're interested in helping out, and want to earn some professional development hours for volunteering, please check out our  Food Pantry Volunteer Training  form to select a date. All trainings are in-person. Monday 10/21, 9-10 a.m. Wednesday 10/23, 9-10 a.m. Monday 10/28, 9-10 a.m. Wednesday 10/30, 9-10 a.m. Training includes a tour of the pantry as well as a review of general guidelines and food safety practices. Once trained, you can sign up help unload or help clean and restock! If you have any questions, please email:  Ocrea Collier Student Life and Conduct Student Resource Coordinator ocreacollier@grcc.edu  

GRCC joins inaugural AI institute for higher education

October 3, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College is one of 124 higher education institutions selected to participate in the inaugural  Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum . The new, fully online institute is designed to help departments, programs, colleges, and universities respond effectively to the challenges and opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) presents for courses and curricula.  Teams from participating colleges and universities will work with the  American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) to develop and implement AI action plans for their classroom, curricula, and campuses.  Team members from GRCC include:  Kristi Haik, dean of the School of STEM  Amy Lyn. executive director of Teaching, Learning, and Distance Education (TLDE) Heather Klare, assistant professor of Radiologic Technology Matheta Righa, associate professor of Business Moss Ingram, professor Mursalata Muhammad, professor of English and TLDE faculty special programs liaison Samantha Minnis, assistant professor “This is a transformative opportunity for GRCC to navigate the challenges and opportunities that integrating AI into the classroom brings,” said Kristi Haik, dean of the School of STEM. “Participating in the institute empowers us to enhance all of our educational offerings and equip our students for a future where technology and creativity intersect.”  The institute will offer monthly meetings and webinars throughout the academic year to allow time for teams to interact with other campuses, address timely topics of interest, and provide updates on the status of AI. Each campus team is assigned a mentor from the institute’s faculty, who can connect the team with expertise from other institute faculty members as needed. Asynchronous interactions across campus teams and with the institute’s faculty will be encouraged and facilitated through AAC&U’s online institute platform.  The institute launched its work in September 2024 and will conclude with a closing capstone event in April 2025. This story was reported by Amy Soper.

Erin Busscher, associate professor/academic advisor, steps into role of President for the Michigan Academic Advising Association for 2024 - 2025

Erin Busscher recently served as President-Elect for Michigan Academic Advising Association (MIACADA) during the 2023 - 2024 year and steps into her role today as President for 2024 - 2025. MIACADA is an allied state organization of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) with a focus on developing new and creative ways to engage and grow as advisors while advocating for the academic advising profession.  MIACADA offers professional development, networking, advocacy and awareness of the academic advising profession for its members. It is an organization of professionals from colleges and universities concerned with the intellectual, personal and career or vocational advising needs of students within the State of Michigan.  The organization was founded to foster the personal and professional development of its members by promoting quality academic advising in the state. It is a forum for discussion, debate, and the exchange of ideas regarding academic advising and related areas of higher education. As Erin leads MIACADA this year, her focus is on the importance of connection with advisors across the state and how this connection fosters tremendous personal and professional growth.  For more information, visit https://www.miacada.org/    

Achieving the Dream: October 2024

Achieving the Dream Updates  Learn more about the Achieving the Dream (AtD) Network at achievingthedream.org/our-work/ Upcoming Events:  Redesign for Results: Leveraging Shortened Terms for Student Success October 11th, 2024 11:30-2:30 E.T. $149/attendee*  * 10% discount for groups of 3 or more Centering the Student Experience on Holistic Supports and Academic Advising October 21st, 2024 1:00 - 2:00 E.T. , free for network colleges Developing Emergent AI practices to Prepare for the Transformed World and Workplace  November 4, 2024 1:00 - 2:00 E.T., free for network colleges AI Workshop Series: Strengthening College and Career Exploration in Dual Enrollment November 20th, 2024 1:00 - 3:00 E.T.  $149/webinar DREAM 2025 conference  February 18-21, 2025, Philadelphia, PA $795 before December 31, 2024 and $925 after December 31 2024-2025 Goals: Pursue status as an Achieving the Dream Leader College Establish an AtD Advisory Team on Campus Create a process for nominating a GRCC Student to be a DREAM Scholar at the 2026 annual DREAM conference   Questions?  Amanda: amandakruzona@grcc.edu   Jason: jasonvinson@grcc.edu   Kaelee: kaeleesteffens@grcc.edu

Unlock your future at GRCC's fall open houses

October 2, 2024 Take the first step toward the future you’ve dreamed of by completing the Grand Rapids Community College enrollment process during two upcoming open houses. Join us from  10 a.m. to noon October 5 at the Lakeshore Campus , 12335 James St. in Holland. You’re also invited to attend an open house from  9 a.m. to noon Oct. 19 at GRCC’s Main Campus in the Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse , 111 Lyon St. NE., in Grand Rapids.  Staff at the open houses will guide prospective students through the complete enrollment process. Topics include: GRCC’s 12 academic pathways and more than 150 degree options. Steps to applying at GRCC. How to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FAFSA. Financial aid opportunities. Resources and student services available at GRCC’s campuses. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sign up today at  grcc.edu/openhouse . This story was reported by Amy Soper.

Making Strides Walking Event and GRCC Exercise is Medicine Team

Join the GRCC Exercise is Medicine Team at the FREE American Cancer Society Making Strides of West Michigan Walking Event October 19, 2024  Support our GRCC community and families. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a celebration of courage and hope, a movement uniting community to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. For three decades, these 3- to 5-mile non-competitive walks have collectively grown into the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement – providing a supportive community for courageous breast cancer survivors and metastatic breast cancer thrivers, caregivers and families alike. Event starts at 8 AM Walk starts at 10 AM Location: Calder Plaza 300 Monroe Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI  Registration at:   Join Making Strides   Exercise is Medicine video:  Moving Through Cancer Exercise Is Medicine is for all people living with and beyond cancer according to the  American College of Sports Medicine , the  American Cancer Society , the  American Physical Therapy Association , and the  American Society of Clinical Oncology . Exercise benefits during treatment include improved: Fatigue Quality of life Physical function Body composition Anxiety Depression Sleep Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema The American College of Sports Medicine’s Moving Through Cancer initiative offers  an educational booklet  that is also available  in Spanish , as well as a  program directory  to find exercise programs appropriate for survivors near you. The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids has a Live Strong Program supporting cancer patients. More at  https://www.ymca.org/what-we-do/healthy-living/fitness/livestrong    

GRCC's Giving Day

We’re just one week away from GRCC’s inaugural Giving Day! This is your chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students. Mark your calendar for October 10, and join us for a 24-hour celebration of generosity, community, and GRCC pride . What is Giving Day? It’s a 24-hour celebration on October 10, where faculty, staff, alumni and friends of GRCC unite with a common goal: to make a lasting impact on the lives of our students. This special day embodies our shared pride in GRCC and our commitment to helping current and future students succeed. Your Participation in Giving Day Will: Provide scholarships support to students to help remove financial barriers. Provide emergency grant assistance for students in need.  Provide financial support to keep the GRCC food pantry stocked. How You Can Make a Difference: Make a Gift:  Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to building brighter futures for our students. Join the effort early! You can make your gift today by visiting  grcc.edu/givingday . Spread the Word:  Help us build momentum! Share this message and our social media posts with your network, and invite them to join in this meaningful cause. Together, we can make GRCC’s first Giving Day a huge success and help create brighter futures for our students. Thank you for being part of this incredible effort! If you have any questions about Giving Day, please reach out to Jenna Mencarelli at  jennamencarelli@grcc.edu  

Important Title IX reminder: Supporting pregnant and parenting students

As a reminder as the new school year gets underway, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex - including pregnancy and parental status - in educational programs and activities that receive federal funding.  If a student shares with you that they are pregnant, you are obligated under Title IX to provide the contact information for the Title IX Coordinator to the student. The Title IX Coordinator will be able to help with coordinating reasonable modifications and addressing other needs related to these areas. More information regarding pregnancy and parenting at GRCC can be found here:  Pregnant, Parenting and Childcare Resources . If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact the Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator, Lisa Thomas, at 616-234-4999 or  titleix@grcc.edu .

GRCC Recognized for excellence in student voter registration and turnout during the 2022 midterm elections

Oct. 1, 2024 The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized GRCC for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. We received the following: Inclusion on ALL IN’s inaugural list of Top Campuses by 2022 Voter Turnout for Community Colleges. A Gold Seal from ALL IN based on your 2022 campus voting rate from your National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE) report from Tufts University! The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge empowers colleges and universities to achieve excellence in nonpartisan student democratic engagement. We were recognized alongside more than 500 campuses using data from the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE) out of Tufts University, which found that colleges and universities had the second-highest voter turnout among students in a midterm election since NSLVE began measuring this data. View the full list of campus award winners . “The ALL IN Awards were created to celebrate nonpartisan democratic engagement and the outstanding campus voter registration and turnout rates achieved by our ALL IN campuses. Ahead of the 2024 elections, ALL IN campuses are ready to build on the momentum from 2022 to ensure their communities are ready to make an even bigger impact this fall,” said Jennifer Domagal-Goldman, Executive Director of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. “ALL IN is proud to celebrate and honor top-performing campuses who demonstrate that nonpartisan student voter engagement is possible and effective.” More than 1,060 institutions enrolling more than 10 million students participate in the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, which supports colleges and universities in achieving excellence in nonpartisan student voter engagement. Learn how campuses can join ALL IN .
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