Center for Adult and Continuing Studies
No return to normal: Panelists say education needs to better serve students when COVID-19 is over
Panelists at a virtual event who discussed the impact of COVID-19 on education agreed that when pandemic mitigation strategies are lifted a "return to normal" will not be the best-case scenario for many K-12 or college students.
Mar 5, 2021
Cimitile names new vice provost for Graduate and Lifetime Learning
Kara H. Van Dam is the current vice president and dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Maryland Global Campus.
Dec 10, 2020
Students enrolled in accelerated degree program want bachelor's degree for job security
In this most unusual of academic years, more than 150 adult students have committed to pursuing a bachelor's degree through Grand Valley's new accelerated, online program.
Nov 20, 2020
Schaub named dean of Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Mark Schaub was named dean of the college after serving as acting and interim dean since February 2019.
Nov 3, 2020
Starts and stops on path to degree: Successful business owner spurred to reenroll after receiving letter
When Rob Alway received his Grand Valley diploma in the mail, it meant more to him than something to display in an office. Alway's diploma represented a completion of a 30-year-journey.
Oct 7, 2020
Serendipitous elevator meeting helps shape future for recent northern Michigan graduate
A chance meeting in an elevator in northern Michigan helped shape a new graduate's career in health care.
Sep 30, 2020
Two departments team to offer virtual professional development opportunities to alumni, community
Alumni Relations and the Center for Adult and Continuing Studies have partnered to offer Grand Valley alumni and community members a professional development webinar series.
Aug 6, 2020
Faculty and staff sketches
University news briefs, along with faculty and staff members who have given presentations or written articles are detailed below.
Aug 3, 2020
Earning a master's degree during a pandemic: alumna finds learning form of self-care
Jaime Counterman had planned to start a master's degree program several times but found excuses: a new job once, a new position in the same organization another time.
Jun 9, 2020
Accelerated, online bachelor's program will help adults succeed in tough economy
Grand Valley's online, accelerated degree program will help adults achieve career success, even during an economy rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 29, 2020
