Alliance of Professional Support Staff
An Independent Union of the Professional Support Staff at Grand Rapids Community College
Announcements
Updates:
Member Updates:
HR is looking for more people to sign up to be APSS Peer Guides! If you are interested in mentoring a new APSS, please follow this link to find out more or to apply!
Do you want to apply to be a part of the contract negotiations team? You should have received an email with directions. If you were missed, please reach out to one of the board members and we will get it to you! Applications are due July 25 at 5:00 pm.
If you know an APSS that is not yet a union member, feel free to share this website and encourage them to reach out to the board with any questions about the benefits of joining!
Important Dates
Board Meetings:
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Social:
GRCC @ West Michigan Whitecaps on August 7, 2025
Summer Picnic: Johnson Park on September 13, 2025, 11:30-2pm
Margarita Friday: location tbd “after work” October 3, 2025
Holiday Party: GRCC Piazza on Friday, December 5, 2025
Employee Corner
APSS Comings & Goings:
New APSS Employees:
Lacey Buycks, Student Affairs
Paije Manning, Financial Aid
Fabiola Garcia, Early Childhood Learning Center
New Union Members:
Tyler Henderson, School of Workforce Training
Ian Kodjovi Kpachavi, Adult Education
Araceli Barajas, SP to the Dean of Liberal Arts
Jean Bugbee, Student Financial Services
Giovani Solis, Business
Shannon Kneibel, School of Business and Industry
Judi Reagan, Student Records
Employees on the Move:
Jess Blandford, General Counsel (non APSS position)
Matthew Beauchamp, MTEC
Kim Lodewyk, Health
Shawn Hassani, Admissions & Enrollment
Retirements:
Miguel Espinoza, Lakeshore, June 20, 2025
Janis Qualls, SP Natural & Physical Sciences, July 3, 2025
Amy Brandstatter, SP to the Dean of Stem, October 31, 2025
Contact Us
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