Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Spring 2009 E-Newsletter Issue #4


May 22nd- Last Day to submit Pass/Non-credit petition to Enrollment Services for any class. Last day to complete official withdrawal from spring quarter. All registration must be complete.


Appointments with Your Advisor



If you have a scheduled appointment with your advisor be sure not to miss it. Your NSA is particularly important. Those who fail to complete their NSA are blocked at their registration time. Mark your appointment on your calendar and be sure to show up at the scheduled time.


Transfer Workshop



Are you transferring to a university? Attend the Transfer Workshop and find out about:

  • how to make your transfer go smoothly

  • how to transition to a university campus

  • strategies for success on your new campus

  • the quarter system vs. semester system
  • which forms to fill out, etc...
Have all these questions and more answered on May 13, 2009 at 12:00pm in TC 206



English Teaching Certificate (15hours*4 weeks)If you have a four year degree (or are close to finishing) and you want to spend one year teaching English abroad, join us! We have a training program that qualifies you to teach English abroad.
Course Fee: $995
Date:June 29 to July 24, 2009
Location: Green River Community College Main Campus
Contact: Kai Hibbeln, Program Director.
E-mail: khibbeln@greenriver.edu Phone:2538339111(ext.2135)



For IESL Students
In-class registration forms will be distributed in your Reading/Writing classes starting on Monday, May 11th. They are used to determine your plans for next quarter. When you fill it out, please be sure all of your information is accurate and up to date. If you plan on taking a vacation quarter, transferring, or going home, please be sure to see your advisor as soon as possible. If you plan on attending GRCC, you will be registered when we receive your form. If you are not sure of your plans, an IESL staff member will follow up with you in a few weeks.



We need your pictures and/or videos to put in the IESL graduation movie. Remember there will be rewards given to those who participate. Please turn in your pictures/videos to Jena or Sarah in IVA 101 or email them to jmcarmack@greenriver.edu. The deadline is May 29th so you still have time to be part of the graduation movie.



2nd Annual Native American Pow Wow at GRCC


Date: May 9th 12:00 noon-6:00 pm. Free Event! Come enjoy Native American music, culture, crafts and food!



Pool Party (Swimming)


Date: May 9th 2009 (Saturday). Price: $1 for student and $3 for non-student. Location: YMCA Auburn Valley Branch. Time: 6:30-9:30 PM (BE AT THE BUS CIRCLE BY 6:40) 17 max capacity of students. Be fast. First come first serve! Sign up in Student Programs! For more info please contact Revy Saerang (rsaerang@greenriver.edu ) or Eric Januar (ejanuar@greenriver.edu) or call Student Life Office 253-833-9111 ext 2400.


Summer Activities



Campus Safety
* GRCC Safety Alert- Subscribe to GRCC Safety Alert and keep informed of Campus emergencies, safety issues and inclement weather emergency closures. This is a FREE service available to all GRCC students. Click here to learn more and to subscribe.
* Send a Red Flag- GRCC has an information reporting system. Please click here to report any suspicious behavior or security threats on campus. In a true emergency please call 911 first to contact the police, the fire department or to get emergency medical help.
* Safety Ride is available for transportation between campus and the nearby apartments after dark. You may call for a ride from dusk to 11pm on Thursday through Sunday, and from dusk to 2am on Friday and Saturday. 253-797-4868.

Campus Resources
Counseling Services
The Math Learning Center
The Writing Center
Library Reference Chat
Campus Corner Housing

Contact Information
IP Telephone 253-288-3300
Alvin Tai: ttai@greenriver.edu
Jessica Galán: jgalan@greenriver.edu
Sarah Hamilton: shamilton@greenriver.edu
John Tankersley: jtankersley@greeniver.edu

If you have any feedback or comments regarding this newsletter, please email ipadvising@greenriver.edu
Disclaimer: Green River Community College has made reasonable efforts to provide in this schedule information that is accurate at the time of publication. However, the college reserves the right to make appropriate changes in procedures, policies, calendars, requirements, programs, courses, and fees. When feasible, changes will be announced prior to their effective dates, but the college assumes no responsibility for giving any particular notice of any such changes. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to create any offer to contract or any contractual rights. Green River Community College does not discriminate against anyone based on race, ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or status as a disabled person or veteran of war, in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students needing an alternative medium for communicating must contact Disability Support Services in Educational Planning, ext. 2631. Limitation of Liability: The college's total liability for claims arising from a contractual relationship with the student in any way related to classes or programs shall be limited to the tuition and expenses paid by the student to the college for those classes or programs. In no event shall the college be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of earnings or profits.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Spring 2009 E-Newsletter Issue #3


Your Registration Time is Coming Up Soon!
Check your registration access appointment time online now. The summer and fall class schedules are available online as well.

Register early for the best chance to get those classes you want!


Common Course Numbering is Arriving this Summer

You may be surprised to see that GRCC class numbers have changed. What's happening? No need to worry; you will not be loosing any credit. Don't be confused! Read the explanation on the GRCC website. You may also want to check the equivalency chart.

Come get answers to your questions at the Common Course Workshop

May 6 (Wed) at SC 101 from 12-1.


Peer Volunteer Applications Available Now!


We are now accepting applications for both the summer/fall and fall/winter teams.
Please come to the International Programs office (IVD) for more info and to fill out an application.
Applications are due by May 8 at 5:00pm in the International Programs office.


Other Volunteer Opportunities


Volunteer Match is a great place to go online if you are looking for some volunteer work!


Transfer Workshop

Are you transferring to a un iversity?
Find out: how to make your transfer smoothly, how to transition to a university campus, some great strategies for success on the campus, compare the quarter system v/s semester system, know which forms to fill out, etc...
Have all these and more questions answered May 13, 2009, at 12:00pm in TC 206


Two Job Opportunities in IP!


Position title: Student Advising Assistant

Commitment: Assist the advisors in advising tasks; must be able to work through Spring 2010 or Summer 2010

Work time: Average 16 hours/week

Pay rate:$8.55/hour

Applications are available in IP front desk now,and are due by 5:00 p.m. April 30,2009.


Position title: Student Marketing Assistant is now open in IP!

The student selected for this job will assist the Director of International Outreach for recruitment of new students (from Vietnam as well as Nepal, Singapore, China and other regions) through contacting prospective students (via email and phone), talking with prospective student parents, writing blog entries, making videos, helping with orientation activities, and other related tasks.
Work will begin in late May/early June 2009.
Applicants must have completed at least 1 quarter of academic classes and must be available to work during this summer.
Applications are available in International Programs (IVD).
Position is open until filled, priority deadline: May 12, 2008

“This is a very interesting and fun job!”- says Hieu, the current marketing assistant.
So hurry to IP and complete the application today!


GRCC Commencement

7:00 pm, Friday, June 12 at the White River Amphitheatre. www.greenriver.edu/commencement


Spring Quarter Transfer Fair
Wednesday April 29 2-4 p.m. in the LSC Dining Room! This is a great opportunity for transfer students to explore different universities and get information on transfer and admissions requirements.


Casino Night at GRCC


April 29, 2009 at 7pm-10:00pm. There will be Blackjack and Poker and Texas Hold’em games . There are trophies available for the first and second place winners of Blackjack and first place Texas Hold ‘em and Poker. Food is included in admit ion which is 3 dollars for students and 5 dollars for non students.


Tour the Capital of Was hington State


Wednesday, May 6, 2009 11:45 am to 5:00 pm Sign up in the Student Programs Office This is a FREE event! PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A PHOTO ID!!!


Pool Party (Swimming)



Date: May 9th 2009 (Saturday) Price: $1 for student and $3 for non-student Location: YMCA Auburn Valley Branch Time: 6:30-9:30 PM (BE AT THE BUS CIRCLE BY 6:40) 17 max capacity of students. Be fast. First come first serve! Sign up in Student Programs! For more info please contact Revy Saerang (rsaerang@greenriver.edu ) or Eric Januar (ejanuar@greenriver.edu) or call Students Programs Office 253-833-9111 ext 2400.


CCA Yard Sale in June!

Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2009. Time: 9:30am – 2pm. **Set up starts at 9am**
Location: Outside the Campus Corner Apartment (weather permitting – otherwise CCA Community Room) which is located at the corner of 124th Ave SE and SE 320th St., right across the park and the baseball field .
Sign up fees: $5 students/ table, $8 non-students/table **2 people maximum/ table**
Sign up fees go to International Student Foundation Scholarships.
Sign up deadline: Friday June 5th 2009 at 4pm in Student Programs LSC 2nd floor.

This event is open to all GRCC students, non-students, staff, faculty and community members. It is a great opportunity for you to sell the items you no longer need.
For further information, please contact Anh Ly – International Student Ambassador – GRCC Student Life
(aly@greenriver.edu) 253-833-9111 ext. 2400.


Campus Safety



* GRCC Safety Alert- Subscribe to GRCC Safety Alert and keep informed of Campus emergencies, safety issues and inclement weather emergency closures. This is a FREE service available to all GRCC students. Click here to learn more and to subscribe.

* Send a Red Flag- GRCC has an information reporting system. Please click here to report any suspicious behavior or security threats on campus. In a true emergency please call 911 first to contact the police, the fire department or to get emergency medical help.

* Safety Ride is available for transportation between campus and the nearby apartments after dark.. You may call for a ride from dusk to 11pm on Thursday through Sunday, and from dusk to 2am on Friday and Saturday. 253-797-4868.


Campus Resources







Contact Information

IP Telephone 253-288-3300

Alvin Tai: ttai@greenriver.edu

Jessica Galán: jgalan@greenriver.edu

Sarah Hamilton: shamilton@greenriver.edu

John Tankersley: jtankersley@greeniver.edu


If you have any feedback or comments regarding this newsletter, please email ipadvising@greenriver.edu


Disclaimer: Green River Community College has made reasonable efforts to provide in this schedule information that is accurate at the time of publication. However, the college reserves the right to make appropriate changes in procedures, policies, calendars, requirements, programs, courses, and fees. When feasible, changes will be announced prior to their effective dates, but the college assumes no responsibility for giving any particular notice of any such changes. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to create any offer to contract or any contractual rights. Green River Community College does not discriminate against anyone based on race, ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or status as a disabled person or veteran of war, in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students needing an alternative medium for communicating must contact Disability Support Services in Educational Planning, ext. 2631. Limitation of Liability: The college's total liability for claims arising from a contractual relationship with the student in any way related to classes or programs shall be limited to the tuition and expenses paid by the student to the college for those classes or programs. In no event shall the college be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of earnings or profits.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Spring 2009 E-Newsletter Issue #2

Important Dates

April 13th- All late enrollments now require instructor's signature. $35 late fee applies to each course addition.
April 17th- Last day for 40% refund of tuition only- fees nonrefundable. Last day to withdraw and not have classes posted to your permanent transcript.
April 21st- In-Service Day (no day classes)



Your NSA



If this is your first academic quarter, schedule your New Student Appointment with your assigned advisor at the IP office. Your advisor will help you plan your education at GRCC and answer any questions you have. If you fail to complete your appointment by the 8th week of the quarter, you registration account will be blocked. Yikes!


Dropping Classes

There has been a major change in the process for dropping a class beginning this quarter (spring 09). The ability to drop classes online without instructor signatures now exists. However, because of immigration requirements, International Students should not drop any classes after the 3rd day of the quarter without approval from an International Programs advisor.

If you drop below 12 credits without prior authorization, you will be out of status with immigration no matter when you drop the class or for what reason!! You should always meet with your IP advisor BEFORE dropping any class to make sure you are not missing any degree or transfer requirements or jeopardizing your immigration status.



Have you moved? Don't Forget to Update!

If you recently moved, please click here to update your address. The immigration law requires that you update your new address within 10 days of your move



Common Course Numbering is Arriving this Summer

Read this explanation on the GRCC website and check this equivalency chart.



Job Opportunity!

Position title:Student Advising Assistant
Commitment:Assist the advisors in advising tasks;must be able to work through Spring 2010 or Summer 2010
Work time:Average 16 hours/week
Pay rate:$8.55/hour
Applications are available in IP front desk now,and are due by 5:00 p.m. April 30,2009.




GRCC Commencement

7:00 pm, Friday, June 12 at the White River Amphitheatre. www.greenriver.edu/commencement



Spring Quarter Transfer Fair

Wednesday April 29 2-4 p.m. in the LSC Dining Room!
This is a great opportunity for transfer students to explore different universities and get information on transfer and admissions requirements.



Lost IPod? Other Items Missing?
Please come to IP office to claim. Bring student ID and be prepared to describe it in great detail (color, size, language, case, etc.). See Jessica. There are also other lost and found items held. If you left something in IP come claim your lost items!



Talk Time On Cmpus





Tour the Capital of Washington State

Wednesday, May 6, 2009
11:45 am to 5:00 pm
Sign up in the Student Programs Office
This is a FREE event! PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A PHOTO ID!!!




Pool Party (Swimming)Date: May 9th 2009 (Saturday)
Price: $1 for student and $3 for non-student
Location: YMCA Auburn Valley Branch
Time: 6:30-9:30 PM (BE AT THE BUS CIRCLE BY 6:40)
17 max capacity of students. Be fast. First come first serve! Sign up in Student Programs!
For more info please contact Revy Saerang (
rsaerang@greenriver.edu ) or Eric Januar (ejanuar@greenriver.edu
) or call Students Programs Office 253-833-9111 ext 2400.



Student Success Series of Workshops

College doesn’t have to be a struggle. What you’ll learn in these workshops is what most college students wish they would have known when they started college. Get the info and you’ll be ready for the challenges of college! All workshops are from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm.

Mastering Time and Procrastination
4/13/09, Rainier Room
Even the smartest students have to figure out how to make the clock work in their favor. No more cramming for tests or missed assignments.

Study Skills of Successful Students

4/14/09, Rainier Rooms
Why reinvent the wheel? Come find out how the best students make getting good grades look easy.

Test Anxiety is in the Past4/15/09, Baker Rooms
When you take tests do you get the shakes, blank out, or have sweaty palms? After this workshop you’ll be acing tests in no time.

Self-Care for the Busy Student
4/16/09, Olympus/Baker Rooms
You’ll learn how to get better sleep, eat brain foods, get your body moving, and keep connected with friends (all part of a great college experience) to be the best student you can be.

Five Secrets of Great Relationships4/17/09, Rainier Rooms
Come find out why some relationships last a lifetime and others fizzle before the icing dries on the wedding cake.




Campus Safety

* GRCC Safety Alert- Subscribe to GRCC Safety Alert and keep informed of Campus emergencies, safety issues and inclement weather emergency closures. This is a FREE service available to all GRCC students. Click here to learn more and to subscribe. * Send a Red Flag- GRCC has an information reporting system. Please click here to report any suspicious behavior or security threats on campus. In a true emergency please call 911 first to contact the police, the fire department or to get emergency medical help. * Safety Ride is available for transportation between campus and the nearby apartments after dark.. You may call for a ride from dusk to 11pm on Thursday through Sunday, and from dusk to 2am on Friday and Saturday. 253-797-4868.



Campus Resources
Counseling Services
The Math Learning Center
The Writing Center
Library Reference Chat


Contact InformationIP Telephone 253-288-3300
Alvin Tai: ttai@greenriver.edu
Jessica Galán: jgalan@greenriver.edu
Sarah Hamilton: shamilton@greenriver.edu
John Tankersley: jtankersley@greeniver.edu
If you have any feedback or comments regarding this newsletter, please email ipadvising@greenriver.edu

Disclaimer: Green River Community College has made reasonable efforts to provide in this schedule information that is accurate at the time of publication. However, the college reserves the right to make appropriate changes in procedures, policies, calendars, requirements, programs, courses, and fees. When feasible, changes will be announced prior to their effective dates, but the college assumes no responsibility for giving any particular notice of any such changes. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to create any offer to contract or any contractual rights. Green River Community College does not discriminate against anyone based on race, ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or status as a disabled person or veteran of war, in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students needing an alternative medium for communicating must contact Disability Support Services in Educational Planning, ext. 2631. Limitation of Liability: The college's total liability for claims arising from a contractual relationship with the student in any way related to classes or programs shall be limited to the tuition and expenses paid by the student to the college for those classes or programs. In no event shall the college be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of earnings or profits.