Alliance of Professional Support Staff
An Independent Union of the Professional Support Staff at Grand Rapids Community College
Announcements
Updates:
Member Updates:
Abbey Atanasoff won the Homecoming Chili Cookoff with her Bangin' Beef Chili, congrats Abbey!!
GRCC Updates that Affect You!
The dental and vision reimbursement benefit is increasing to $3000 for families with 2 or more dependents (previously $2570). This change begins January 1, 2026.
APSS Peer Guides Needed!
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!
Join the Union - There is Strength in Numbers!
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 (RJF 315 or Virtual):
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Social:
Margarita Friday: “after work” Date is TBD
Holiday Party: GRCC Piazza on Friday, December 5, 2025
The Summer Party:
Thank you to the Sunshine Committee for organizing this family friendly event! We had about 75 attendees attend this fun summer event at Johnson Park. See photos here!
Employee Corner
APSS Comings & Goings:
New APSS Employees:
Jacob Hazewinkel, Accounting/Purchasing
Laurie Rikkers, Dental Clinic
Sarah Derylo, Computer Information System
Lauren Fritz, School of Biological Science
Monica Roque, Lakeshore One Stop Specialist
Moraima Cortes Figuereo, SP to the Dean of Students
New Union Members:
Lauren Fritz, School of Biological Science
Monica Roque, Lakeshore One Stop Specialist
Moraima Cortes Figuereo, SP to the Dean of Students
Lacey Buycks, SP to Associate Dean of Advising & Student Support
Tyler Henderson, School of Workforce Training
Ian Kodjovi Kpachavi, Adult Education
Shannon Kneibel, School of Business & Industry
Judi Reagan, Student Records
Employees on the Move:
Sondra Davis, SP to Coordinator of Student Retention
Katie Pena, Experiential Learning Coordinator
Sarah Dewent, SP to the Dean of Business & Industry
Sandy Gregory, Center for Career Counseling & Well-Being
Matthew Beauchamp, MTEC
Kim Lodewyk, Health Admissions Coordinator
Shawn Hassani, Admissions & Enrollment
Retirements:
Amy Brandstatter, SP to the Dean of Stem, October 31, 2025
Janis Qualls, SP Natural & Physical Sciences, July 3, 2025
Miguel Espinoza, Lakeshore, June 20, 2025
Contact Us
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