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“Go Beyond” recognition program for Student Employees

Career & Student Employment Services sponsors the “Go Beyond” recognition program for Student Employees.  This program recognizes Student Employees who go beyond their normal job responsibilities to provide extraordinary service while working at GRCC.   Nominated student employees receive a special GRCC T-shirt and a gift card.  Congratulations to our “Go Beyond” recipients for August 2024:  Coral Dela Garza (Lakeshore Campus), Maegan Swanson (Disability Support Services), Emerson Gill (AATC) and Shaam Singh (AATC). To nominate a student employee, please visit the  Go Beyond Recognition Program website

ArtPrize Open House

Join us for an artful celebration! The GRCC Paul Collins Art Gallery is hosting six ArtPrize artists this year. GRCC staff, faculty, alumni, donors and board members are invited to our  ArtPrize Open House! Immerse yourself in creativity and inspiration as we showcase the vibrant works of talented artists and hear from each of them about their pieces. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 4-6 p.m. GRCC Paul Collins Art Gallery located on the 4th floor of Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall ArtPrize featured artists: Andrew Caldwell Erin Reinholtz Matthew Schenk Christopher Shields Daniel Sundahl James Totulis Enjoy light refreshments, mingle with fellow art lovers and celebrate the power of art with the GRCC Community!  

IT Support Portal: Service Catalog and the Knowledge Base

Did you know IT has a self-service  Support Portal  where you can easily and quickly report issues, submit service requests, and search for knowledge articles? Two major components of the Support Portal are the Service Catalog and the Knowledge Base . The Service Catalog provides easy access to a large variety of services that the IT department offers. Placing a service request through the portal is helpful in that it guides you through questions we will need to fulfill the request, saving you time! The Knowledge Base includes answers to common questions that we receive in the IT department as well as how-tos on common processes and procedures specific to GRCC technology. Please visit the  IT Customer Support Portal  or click on the links below for helpful guides. How to Search the IT Knowledge Base How to Search the IT Service Catalog How to Submit a Ticket from the Portal View Your Submitted Tickets from the Portal For more information and helpful tips, please visit the  IT Support Portal  or contact the IT Support Desk at x4357.

Technology notification: Planned network upgrades

In early October, Information Technology (IT) will be rolling out an upgrade to the system that manages your login credentials and computer profile. This upgrade, which was first announced in March 2024, will enhance security and performance behind the scenes.  Your username and password will stay the same throughout the upgrade. Here’s what you need to know: What’s Changing? After the update, your login process will look the same, but it will now be routed through a new system that IT manages called Active Directory. To complete the update, you will need to restart your computer to apply the changes, then log in using your existing username and password.  How to Prepare? Make sure your campus network password is up to date and working. If you’ve forgotten it, now’s a great time to reset it! Before the update, please back up any important files or documents on your computer (like those on your desktop or in your downloads folder) by moving them to a shared network drive (such as J or S) or your Google Drive. We’ll send out more detailed instructions as we get closer to the launch in early October, so stay tuned to emails from IT Notifications. If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to  itsupport@grcc.edu Thank you for your cooperation and remember, together, we’ve got this!    

GRCC Players’ 2024-25 season features politics, hope and feminism

Sept. 5, 2024 The GRCC Players will explore the themes of politics, hope and feminism in three productions this academic year. Grand Rapids Community College revealed its 2024-25 season lineup during an open house at Spectrum Theater on Sept. 3, 2024. Student actors will delve into political intrigue with “The Outsider” by Paul Slade Smith in their Fall Main Stage production. The play examines what happens when a state governor is removed from office due to a scandal and is replaced by a lieutenant governor who is terrified of public speaking. The show will run from Nov. 14 to 16. “This play is about politics,” said Tom Kaechele, program director of Spectrum Theater. “So, if you’re one of those people who can’t get enough of politics, or if you’re sick and tired of politics, this show is for you.”  Their Winter Lab Production, “boom” by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb, focuses on the search for hope amid dire circumstances. A young journalist responds to a personal ad as part of her assignment to write about something that gives her genuine hope. However, things take an unexpected turn when she meets a marine biology student who claims that fish are telling him the world is going to end today. The show will run from Jan. 15 to 18, 2025. The Winter Main Stage production, “John Proctor is the Villain” by Kimberly Belflower, follows a group of female high school students who form a feminist club after a horrible event involving a classmate. The show will run from April 3 to 5, 2025. “I’ve always had a strong appreciation for the shows GRCC puts on for its academic season,” said Jason Flannery, an adjunct professor of directing and improvisation, who will direct “boom.” “When I was a student, I struggled to find shows where I could relate to the characters, but GRCC shows feature characters that are more realistic, messy and ambiguous. They challenge students to examine new perspectives while also growing as performers.” Tickets, which can be purchased  online , are $5 for students, $10 for GRCC faculty and staff, and $15 for the general public. For more information call (616) 234-3387 or view the  Spectrum Theater calendar . This story was reported by Amy Soper.

IT notification: Requesting new or additional network access for employees electronically

Are you still filling out a paper Application Access or Network Access Provisioning form to request access for your new or transferring employee?  We have great news for you! IT has made this process simpler by moving all of our IT services into the  Support Porta l . Using your MyGRCC account credentials to log in, you can report issues and submit service requests, including new access for employee’s on the move!  To get started, visit the  Submit a Network Provisioning Form  service! Remember, you no longer need to use the paper form. By logging into the ticketing system, your request is authorized.  Please note that only supervisors or APSS staff may request new or additional access for employee’s. Employees may not request new or additional access for themselves.  For more information and helpful tips, please visit the  IT Support Portal  or contact the IT Support Desk at x4357.

National Payroll Week 2024

It's  National Payroll Week , which occurs every September. It honors employees and promotes financial responsibility. Because it's September, next January might still seem far away, but it's never too early to make tax time a little easier on yourself. Did you know that GRCC can provide employees with electronic W2s? Consenting to receive your W2s electronically means you'll be able to receive that important tax document sooner than if you elect to receive a paper W2. Electronic W2s are typically available up to two weeks sooner than the paper copies. You have to opt in to receive electronic W2s. To check your election and/or to consent to receive your W2s electronically, you can login to your Online Center with your GRCC credentials. Then select the Employee W2 Forms and Consent tile. From there, you can consent to receive your W2s electronically - and you can confirm that you've already consented because, for those who've previously elected the electronic route, it will only give you the option to withdraw your consent. Once you elect to receive electronic W2s, you don't need to make the election every year. It will stay that way until/unless you withdraw your consent. In mid-January (we'll tell you when!), you can navigate to the same spot in your OC to see your W2s. Still need a paper copy? No problem! The electronic copy is a PDF. You can download and print any that you need from any year you've worked at GRCC.

Michigan Reconnect helps GRCC’s John Miedema pursue new career goals

September 4, 2024 Ask John Miedema about going back to college and you’ll get an earful. “I love telling people I’m going to college for free,” said Miedema, 34, who’s using the  Michigan Reconnect scholarship to cover tuition and fees at Grand Rapids Community College. “I’m living proof that it’s never too late to start over again.”  Since launching three years ago, Michigan Reconnect has helped more than 150,000 Michiganders like Miedema pursue the additional education that leads to rewarding careers and higher wages. Originally only available to adults aged 25 and older without an associate degree or skills certificate, the state-funded program is now available for a limited time to students ages 21 to 24 who  apply  by Nov. 15, 2024. Miedema, who works full-time at Michigan First Credit Union in Grand Rapids, knows that a college diploma is his best chance at career advancement. But post-high school attempts to study music at GRCC and aviation at Northwestern Michigan College didn’t go so well, he said.  After meeting last year with  GRCC academic advisors , he realized he’s a much different person now than he was 15 years ago. “When I was younger, I just wasn’t ready to make career decisions and do the work required to succeed in college,” Miedema said. “But GRCC gave me the help I needed to make a plan, enroll and start making my way toward an  associate degree in business management .” Flexible online courses have made it easier for him to study while also working 40 hours a week. Supportive professors and involved advisors made his first year at GRCC a success. He’s earned all A’s with only one pesky A-minus. He’s always telling friends, coworkers and clients about  Michigan Reconnect and his new start at college life. He even convinced his fiancé Ashlynn Kelley to take her last few classes at GRCC so she can apply to the  Dental program . “I know she’s very close to completing things and I’m just doing everything I can to support her,” Miedema said. Between  Michigan Reconnect and some financial assistance from his employer to cover books and fees, he no longer needs to worry about accumulating college debt and can instead focus on school. He understands earning his degree will take some time. But it’s more than that. “It’s about working harder now so I can achieve my dreams later,” he said. “I want to prove to myself that I can do it.” This story was reported by Beth McKenna.
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