Together@GRCC

Welcome to Together@GRCC, the podcast created for GRCC staff. Hosted by Ryan Nausieda, each episode features interviews with staff, students and community members, highlighting the people and projects that make our campus thrive. In this third episode of a four-part conversation, Ryan continues his interview with Dr. Kathryn Rogalski, president of Grand Rapids Community College. As Dr. Rogalski mo...

In this episode, the host interviews Crystal Morris, director of financial aid at Grand Rapids Community College. Morris discusses her approach to student funding, drawing on her extensive leadership experience in administration, compliance and student advocacy. She explains how her work focuses on understanding student vulnerabilities, reducing financial barriers and building clear processes that...

Welcome to Together@GRCC, the podcast created for GRCC staff. Hosted by Ryan Nausieda, each episode features interviews with staff, students and community members, highlighting the people and projects that make our campus thrive. In this second episode of a four-part conversation, Ryan continues his interview with Dr. Kathryn Rogalski, president of Grand Rapids Community College. Dr. Rogalski refl...

In this episode, the host interviews Amy Huntington, associate dean of advising and student support at GRCC. Huntington discusses her approach to student success, drawing on more than a decade of experience in advising, mentoring and program leadership. She explains how her work focuses on understanding student needs, reducing barriers to access and building coordinated systems that support studen...

Welcome to Together@GRCC, the podcast created for GRCC staff. Hosted by Ryan Nausieda, each episode features interviews with staff, students and community members, highlighting the people and projects that make our campus thrive. In this first episode of a four-part conversation, the host interviews Dr. Kathryn Rogalski, president of Grand Rapids Community College. Focusing on her first 30 days, D...

Welcome to Together@GRCC, the podcast created for GRCC staff. Hosted by Ryan Nausieda, each episode features interviews with staff, students and community members, highlighting the people and projects that make our campus thrive. In this episode of Together@GRCC, the host interviews D’Wayne Jenkins, dean of students at GRCC. He discusses his approach to student success, drawing on years of experie...

In this episode of Together@GRCC, the host interviews GRCC trustee Daniel Williams — president and CEO of the Steelcase Foundation — about putting community voices at the center of philanthropy and education. Williams reflects on lessons from co-founding Grand Rapids University Prep Academy and leading the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology, explaining how those experiences inform his pu...

In this episode of “Together@GRCC,” the host interviews Haley Kozal, program manager for GRCC’s Kellogg Pathways grant at the Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC. She dives into her workforce‑development initiatives, explaining how her passion for equity and community partnerships drives the grant’s training programs. Kozal unpacks what the Kellogg Pathways grant and M-TEC mean for students and employers, the...

In this episode of Together@GRCC, the host interviews Jonathan Marshall, director of guitar studies at GRCC. He shares his journey into classical guitar—from the spark that first inspired him to pick up the instrument to the realization that its intricate art form was his true calling. Marshall also discusses how studying under renowned musicians has shaped his career as a performer, composer and...

In this episode of Together@GRCC , the host interviews Julie Lackscheide, director for the radiologic technology program. She shares her journey into the field of radiologic technology, the impact of GRCC’s RT program, the skills students need to succeed and how the program prepares graduates for careers in health care. Lackscheide also discusses the admissions process, the program’s competitive n...

In this episode of Together@GRCC, the host interviews Ashlee Mishler, the Promise Zone director. She shares her journey to the Promise Zone, what it offers to the community, the growth of her team, the importance of building trusted partnerships and expanding the program offerings.

In this episode of Together@GRCC, the host interviews Jonathan Wheeler, a support professional and theatre manager. He discusses his journey to the theatre department, the logistics of balancing two roles, how the theatre brings people together, the technology development in theatre and how all the moving parts come together to put on memorable shows.

In this episode of Together@GRCC, the host interviews Cameron Buck, dean of the Lakeshore Campus. Buck discusses what makes the Lakeshore community unique, the services available to students and the importance of understanding local needs to fulfill GRCC’s mission. Listeners can tune in for an insider’s perspective on how the Lakeshore Campus is making a lasting impact on its community.

Welcome to Together@GRCC, the biweekly podcast created for GRCC staff. Hosted by Ryan Nausieda, each episode features interviews with staff, students and community members, highlighting the people and projects that make our campus thrive. In this episode, Lori Cook, executive director of enrollment services, shares insights into her department, a typical day in enrollment services, the importance...

Welcome to Together@GRCC, the biweekly podcast created for GRCC staff. Hosted by Ryan Nausieda, each episode features interviews with staff, students and community members, highlighting the people and projects that make our campus thrive. In this episode, Whitney Marsh, director of the Ford Fieldhouse, joins us to discuss her role, her experiences working with student-athletes and navigating renov...

Welcome to Together@GRCC, the biweekly podcast created for GRCC staff. Hosted by Ryan Nausieda, each episode features interviews with staff, students and community members, highlighting the people and projects that make our campus thrive. In this episode, Valerie Butterfield, director of student life and leadership, joins us to share insights about her department, what makes an ideal day, the impa...