CCPS celebrates 10 years

The College of Community and Public Service, one of the university’s three largest colleges, is celebrating 10 years with a series of events.

CCPS, which offers more than 20 bachelor’s degrees and four master’s degrees, was formed in 2004 as part of the university’s reorganization. The college includes four academic units — School of Criminal Justice; School of Hospitality and Tourism Management; School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration; and School of Social Work — and two non-academic units — Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and CCPS Undergraduate Advising Center.

“During the past 10 years, faculty and staff within the College of Community and Public Service have formed key partnerships with those in the public and private sectors,” said George Grant Jr., dean of CCPS. “These partnerships enrich scholarship and research, endorse democratic values and civic responsibility, and, most importantly, address critical societal issues and contribute to the public good.”

Grant said faculty and staff have also created community engagement activities, providing many learning opportunities for students to build skills for their future careers and meet local leaders in the public and private sectors.

A schedule of CCPS events can be found at www.gvsu.edu/ccps.