Dec. 2, 2021, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Always remember, at GRCC, you are surrounded by people who want you to be successful and are ready to walk with you on your educational pathway. We are here to help!
Meet Kelsee Brozek. Kelsee is here to help in the GRCC Music Department by creating a space where students can build a community and connect with each other, connect with their faculty and learn about resources around campus.
As the support professional for the Music Department Kelsee keeps the day-to-day operations of the department running smoothly, and ensures her colleagues have everything they need to be successful while teaching GRCC students. She also helps music students with any needs they might have -- from general questions, to help with enrollment, to scheduling a practice room.
Kelsee knows navigating college can be tricky and that it helps to have someone by your side who has been there. This is where her experience as a GRCC student, and in other areas of the college, comes in handy.
“I have the perspective of a student and of a staff member, which is a great resource for students," she said. "College is scary enough, having a friendly face to connect with and point you in the right direction can make all the difference in the world to a student."
Kelsee graduated from GRCC in 2011.
"I came to GRCC because I didn't feel 100% ready to jump into a traditional four-year college, so GRCC was great for me," she said. "The education was just as good as a four-year college and I really enjoyed the smaller class sizes and the one-on-one experience with faculty."
While attending GRCC, Kelsee saw how much people enjoyed working at the college and decided to look at employment opportunities after graduation. She didn't find a good fit right away, but after returning to the area after a move she began working part-time in the Music Department.
That position led to a full-time position in a different department, and after nine years and working in a couple other departments on campus, she is finally back home at the Music Department -- and loves it.
"I love the students, they are my heart," she said. "Coming to work every day in a department I love means everything to me! Connecting with the students every day, helping them on their GRCC journey, even if it's something simple, is such a cool experience."
You can connect with Kelsee and the Music Department team via email at music@grcc.edu or by calling (616) 234-3940.