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!
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, 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:
Margarita Friday: Cinco de Mayo “after work” October 3, 2025
Holiday Party: GRCC Piazza on Friday, December 5, 2025
Employee Corner
APSS Comings & Goings:
New APSS Employees:
Monica Roque, Lakeshore One Stop Specialist
Moraima Cortes Figuereo, SP to the Dean of Students
Lauren Fritz, School of Biological Science
New Union Members:
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:
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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