2014-2015 Catalog-EXPIRED

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	BOARD OF TRUSTEES	TERM
	Bert R. Bleke	Chairperson, 2018
	Richard W. Verburg	Vice Chairperson, 2016
	Olivia Margo Anderson	Secretary, 2014
	Ellen M. James	Treasurer, 2016
	Deb Bailey	Trustee, 2014
	Richard P. Ryskamp	Trustee, 2016
	Richard N. Stewart	Trustee, 2018
	Steven C. Ender, Ed.D.	President of the College

Vision

As a college of distinction, GRCC inspires students to meet the needs of the community and the world.

Mission

GRCC is an open access college that prepares individuals to attain their goals and contribute to the community.

Raider Values

Excellence

We commit to the highest standards in our learning and working environment as we strive for distinction in all aspects of our work.

Diversity

We create an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person.

Responsiveness

We anticipate and address the needs of students, colleagues, and community.

Innovation

We seek creative solutions to problems through experimentation and adaptation.

Accountability

We set benchmarks and outcomes to frame our decision-making, measure our performance, and evaluate our results.

Sustainability

We use resources in responsible ways to achieve balance among our social, economic, and environmental practices and policies.

Respect

We treat others with courtesy, consideration and civility.

Integrity

We commit to GRCC values and take personal responsibility for our words and actions.

Ends

In all instances, the work to achieve these Ends will reflect our core values.

Access

GRCC minimizes the barriers of time, place, cost, and educational preparation levels so that all members of the community have an opportunity to participate in college programs.

Academic Alignment

GRCC collaborates closely with other educational providers to provide a seamless transition across all educational sectors.

Student Success

GRCC students achieve their educational goals.

Workforce Development

GRCC students are prepared to secure employment in all sectors of the economy.

The GRCC Experience

GRCC provides students with co-curricular experiences that help them develop their citizenship skills.

Community Outreach

GRCC enriches the community through educational and civic programming and partnerships.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

It is the policy and practice of Grand Rapids Community College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, height, weight, national origin, disability, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. Further information may be obtained from the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295. Telephone: (616) 234-4953.

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GRCC is a tobacco free campus.

143 Bostwick Avenue NE • Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-3295
(616) 234-4000 / FAX (616) 234-4005
www.grcc.edu