Starting August 1, the Raider Grill and the Quiet Cafe will begin using compostable paper products for a five-month trial. The GRCC Sustainability Initiative needs your help to make this trial a success.  Extra bins and signage will be in place to remind students and staff to compost their leftovers and tableware. Please make sure to use the correct bins. If you purchase something in the Raider Grill or Quiet Cafe after August 1, odds are it’s compostable. If you bring something in yourself, it probably isn’t compostable. The facilities team will monitor the outdoor composting bin and schedule extra pick ups as needed.  Purchasing the compostable supplies was made possible by support from the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT). Funding for this trial is limited, but you can help us make the case to keep it going.  According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, food waste is one of the largest categories of material sent to landfills. Organic material (like food scraps) in landfills creates environmentally harmful methane gas. Properly composting uneaten food reduces methane emissions, enriches the soil and helps keep the environment clean. To learn more about recycling and composting at GRCC, visit the  Recycling on Campus web page .  

Are you passionate about building community, fostering belonging and creating meaningful opportunities for learning and engagement? The Woodrick Center for Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs invites faculty, staff, students and campus partners to join  Cultural Connections 365 , GRCC's official cross-campus Heritage and Awareness Committee. As a committee member, you'll collaborate with colleagues across the college to plan and support year-round heritage celebrations, educational programs, cultural experiences and community engagement initiatives that celebrate the diverse identities, histories and perspectives that make GRCC stronger. Whether you're interested in sharing ideas, planning events, building community partnerships or serving as a subcommittee leader, there's a place for you to make an impact. Together, we'll continue cultivating a culture of care where every member of our campus community feels welcomed, valued and empowered to thrive. Ready to get involved? Complete the  Cultural Connections 365 Heritage and Awareness Committee Membership and Interest Form today! Questions? Contact WCIMA@grcc.edu  

Are you offering an Academic Service Learning (ASL) component in one of your Fall 2026 courses? Please submit your course and section information to the Center for High-Impact Experiences (CHIE). Registering your course allows CHIE to add the correct faculty member, course and section to the student-facing ASL registration webpage. Students can then officially register for the service-learning component. After the semester, faculty will be asked to confirm successful completion before the ASL designation is added to each eligible student’s official GRCC transcript. Faculty offering ASL during Fall 2026 should submit their course information as soon as possible. Register your Fall 2026 ASL course section here on the  Center for High-Impact Experiences web page . Questions may be directed to the Center for High-Impact Experiences.

Seats are still available for several of our upcoming professional development trainings! Sign up through the  Online Center   to reserve your seat.  Leadership Training  Supervisory Essential- Managing at a Distance  For supervisors and team leaders July 28 Managing at a Distance equips leaders with practical strategies to effectively lead remote and hybrid teams. Learn how to build trust, strengthen communication, keep employees engage, and maintain accountability—regardless of location. Register today to gain the tools and confidence to help your team stay connected, productive, and successful.  Supervisory Essential-Crucial Accountability   For supervisors and team leaders August 11 Difficult conversations are part of leadership, but they don't have to be difficult to navigate. Crucial Accountability for Leaders equips you with practical strategies to address performance gaps, hold others accountable with confidence, and strengthen trust while improving results. Register today to build the skills that help create a culture of accountability and high performance. Additional Professional Development CARES Network and Resources For anyone who supports students July 27 Learn how the CARES Network supports students and employees, recognize when someone may need assistance, and understand how to connect them with the appropriate campus resources. Equitable Interview Practices For anyone who sits in on interviews July 29 Explore best practices for conducting fair, inclusive, and effective interviews that create a positive experience for every candidate. Cultural Intelligence (CQ)  For all employees August 4 Learn how CQ can help you build stronger relationships, reduce misunderstandings, and work more effectively with people from all backgrounds.

Cool off with a refreshing Hawaiian ice treat and enjoy one of our favorite summer traditions! Check out the flavors! Wednesday, July 29 (Changed due to weather forecast) MTEC Campus: noon - 1 p.m. Thursday, July 30 Main Campus: 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. DeVos Campus: 2- 4 p.m. *Free for GRCC Employees  $4 for Students *Sponsored by Human Resources