Retiree Email Account Information

Question

What is a retiree account, what are my options, and are there limitations?

 

Environment

  • Google Workspace

 

Answer

Upon retiring from GRCC, staff and faculty have the ability to request a Golden Raider retiree email account to continue communicating with GRCC colleagues. To opt in, contact your Human Resources representative to begin the process.

Some information to note about the account:

  • A brand-new account will be created using the format:
    firstname.lastname@retiree.grcc.edu
  • Your former @grcc.edu staff account will remain inactive but intact in case you return to GRCC in any capacity.
  • No data is migrated from your staff account to the retiree account.
    • This includes email, Google Drive, calendar, and contacts.
  • The retiree account does includes access to a new Google Drive.
  • Please notify your contacts in advance of your new email address, as messages sent to your former @grcc.edu address will not be delivered once the account is deactivated.
  • Before retirement, you must download or transfer any information you wish to keep from your staff account (see related articles in the lower right) .
  • You may opt-out of your retiree email account at any time, simply contact Human Resources
  • Retiree email accounts that have not been accessed in a two year period will be removed.
  • For passphrase assistance, contact IT Support at (616) 234-4357 or itsupport@grcc.edu

If you return to GRCC in another capacity, your former staff account will be reactivated, and you will retain access to your retiree account.