President's Updates
Updates from NMC President Nick Nissley, Ed.D.Everyone Plays a Role in Learning and Learner Success
Part I of a coming series
I’m compelled to write to you after what I believe was an ill-informed Forum article in the Record Eagle on July 4, 2015.
First, let me thank the taxpayers of Grand Traverse County and the State of Michigan for supporting Northwestern Michigan College over its 64 year history. Next, thank you to the tens of thousands of learners who have chosen to experience NMC. And lastly, I want to thank all the staff and faculty who have dedicated their energy and passion to changing lives and building our community….
NMC ends consideration of an EDUStaff partnership
Dear NMC Community,
This is an update to let you know that we will no longer be investigating a partnership with EDUStaff.
Last week on May 20, the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 4052 which if fully adopted could significantly change the relationship NMC would have with adjunct faculty or supplemental staff employed through EDUStaff…
President’s Update for April 24, 2015
Activities of Note: Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Agenda, Strategic Directions and Goals are provided where possible.
When senior management from The Interlake Steamship Co. visited GLMA on 03 Feb 15, Fred Laughlin, director of Great Lakes Culinary Institute (GLCI) gave a presentation. Interlake has recently hired a GLCI graduate to serve in the steward’s department on one of their vessels, and they are extremely pleased…
President’s Update for March 6, 2015
Activities of Note: Faculty, Staff and Students
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Agenda, Strategic Directions and Goals are provided where possible.
Two NMC Water Studies Institute students have received scholarships from The Hydrographic Society of America (THSOA)—John Lutchko ($4500) and Alan Holcombe ($3500). This is the first year that two winners have come from the same institution…
President’s Update for February 16, 2015
Activities of Note: Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Agenda, Strategic Directions and Goals are provided where possible.
Great Lakes Maritime Academy Faculty are among 6 finalists for the prestigious Lloyd’s List North American Maritime Awards 2015 in the Training Award category…
Fiscal Year 2015 budget update
The fiscal year 2015 budget was approved by the Board of Trustees at their regular meeting on June 23, 2014. I thank everyone for their work during the budgeting process and appreciate those who attended Employee Conversation meetings last spring. Because of your hard work and input, the approved FY15 budget was balanced using a combination of expenditure reductions, modest tuition increases, and additional sources of revenue…
Recent accomplishments
The Board of Trustees and I are thankful for the outstanding contributions everyone at NMC made this past academic year that helped us to successfully meet the learning needs of our students and region. Here are a number of important accomplishments you helped to achieve this past year…
NMC sails past 24 Hour Donor Challenge goal
Thank you to everyone who participated in the NMC Foundation’s 24-Hour Donor Challenge on Thursday and Friday. The outpouring of support from our community and especially our campus community helped make the event a success that exceeded expectations…
FY15 Budget Update
Below, you will find a Budget Update from Planning and Budget Council that summarizes the progress we have made, since the beginning of the year, towards providing a balanced budget recommendation to the Board of Trustees for final approval…
Update on Board of Trustees Communications
Last week NMC President Timothy J. Nelson sent the campus community an e-mail in regard to an issue that would be addressed at last night’s Board of Trustees meeting. As promised here is an update from the president…