Grand Rapids Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Grand Rapids Community College, also known as GRCC, was established in 1914 by the Grand Rapids Board of Education. There are several academic departments in the college including biological science, interior decorating and design, performing arts (music and theatre), and criminal justice. The degree and certificate programs offered by GRCC are divided into two schools:

• School of Arts & Sciences
• School of Workforce Development

Some of the clubs and organizations run by GRCC students are the African Student Organization, Computer Club, Native American Organization, Delta Pi Alpha Honor Society, Fashion and Design Club, International Student Organization, and Raider Dance Team.

The athletic teams of GRCC are known as the Raiders. The men’s sports include basketball, golf, baseball, tennis and football. The women’s sports include softball, volleyball, basketball, and tennis.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in engineering technician, education and teaching, cooking and culinary arts, and music.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 15,403 in 2009-2010 (11,057 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 66% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (1 awarded)

• Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)

ART STUDIES (17 awarded)

• Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (206 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• Business/Commerce
• Fashion Merchandising
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (44 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer and Information Sciences
• System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
• Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 awarded)

• Natural Resources/Conservation

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (93 awarded)

• Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
• Culinary Arts/Chef Training
• Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

DESIGN (8 awarded)

• Interior Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (5 awarded)

• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (75 awarded)

• Elementary Education and Teaching
• English/Language Arts Teacher Education
• Music Teacher Education
• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
• Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
• Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

ENGINEERING (12 awarded)

• Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (96 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
• Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
• Quality Control Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (64 awarded)

• Adult Development and Aging
• Child Care and Support Services Management
• Social Work

FINE ARTS (4 awarded)

• Fine/Studio Arts

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (1 awarded)

• Greenhouse Operations and Management

LIBERAL ARTS (488 awarded)

• Economics
• English Language and Literature
• Foreign Languages and Literatures
• History
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Political Science and Government
• Sociology

MATHEMATICS (5 awarded)

• Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (38 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (9 awarded)

• Journalism

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (81 awarded)

• Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Pre-Pharmacy Studies

MEDICINE (17 awarded)

• Pre-Dentistry Studies
• Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
• Pre-Veterinary Studies

MUSIC (8 awarded)

• Music Management and Merchandising
• Music Performance
• Music
• Voice and Opera

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (116 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (18 awarded)

• Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Occupational Therapy/Therapist

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (12 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art
• Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES (18 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (17 awarded)

• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Geology/Earth Science
• Oceanography, Chemical and Physical

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (1 awarded)

• Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (97 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (36 awarded)

• Physical Therapy/Therapist
• Psychology