The equation for success

Tucked in a corner of the UC Blue Ash Math Lab is a green sign hanging above Grant Gilbert’s desk that reads “Grant’s corner.” Here, Grant spends every Monday – Thursday tutoring students that need help with their math homework.

For over 10 years, Gilbert has volunteered around 30 hours a week of his time to UC Blue Ash.

Gilbert did not plan to leave his profession as a medial doctor at Bethesda North Hospital, but when he went deaf he was forced to retire and the need for health insurance was a necessity. That’s when he signed up for classes at UC Blue Ash College.

If he was able to enroll at least part-time at UC Blue Ash College, he was eligible to receive Student Health Insurance through the school.

“When I signed up to go half-time to school I told the person who interviewed me why I was here,” Gilbert said.

He began volunteering in the math lab shortly after.

“I said to him [the adviser] ‘Is there a place where they tutor people?’ and he immediately escorted me down to the math lab, introduced me to Kevin [Professor Kellar] and I’ve been here ever since.”

Even for someone who already has an extensive education, Gilbert has enjoyed getting back in the classroom at UC Blue Ash, taking courses in Spanish and mathematics.

“I’ve just had so many neat courses here and I’ve really enjoyed all of the teachers I’ve had,” Gilbert said. 

Kellar encourages students, faculty and staff to visit “Grant’s Corner” and thank Gilbert for his contributions to UC Blue Ash College over the years.

You can stop by the UC Blue Ash Mathematics Lab to see “Grant’s Corner” for yourself.