Welcome our newest hires

These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC Community!

  • Madison Blough, Student Employee – Elementary Reading Tutor
  • Sandra Kroh – Adjunct Communications Instructor
  • Jeremy Flannery – Supplemental Automotive Lab Assistant
  • Raymond Chabitch, Student Employee – Engineering Tech Lab Assistant
  • Rin Martin, Student Employee – Residence Life
  • Maria Leggett – Adjunct Culinary Arts Instructor
  • Patrick Kawula – Programmer
  • Bridget Sova – Academic Advisor
  • Sereta Fager, Student Employee – Library
  • Patti Rigan – Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
  • Ryan Younce – Adjunct Music Instructor
  • Molly Hidley, Student Employee – Student Life Office
  • Jennifer Ramsey – Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
  • Daryl Case – Adjunct Law Enforcement Instructor
  • Adam Raupp – Adjunct Culinary Arts Instructor
  • Jack Wenz – Adjunct Culinary Arts Instructor
  • Marissa Rochefort – Adjunct Surgical Technology Instructor
  • Matthew Richmond – Adjunct Law Enforcement Instructor
  • Jenny Washburne – Adjunct Communications Instructor

Welcome our newest hires

Welcome to NMC!

  • Tim Alzoubi – Computer Information Technology Instructor
  • Jocelyn Joseph, Student Employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
  • Sonni Rogers, Student Employee – Writing Center Reader
  • Johnny Force, Student Employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
  • Anna Bennett – Supplemental Groundskeeper

Kudos!

Kudos to Hollie DeWalt:  Hollie went above and beyond in helping me navigate a difficult situation during the process of retirement from the college. I really appreciated having a trustworthy, dependable employee advocate to go to. Thank you Hollie!

Kudos to Dave Weaver:  Dave and the” IT Team” have been a valuable and consistent resource for technology assistance throughout my time here at Northwestern Michigan College. I really appreciated the quick and thorough answers offered, and the willingness to work with the Macintosh environment.

Kudos to The Educational Technology Team: they have been quick to respond to the changing needs of faculty for as long as I have been at Northwestern Michigan College. From the time when Bob Chauvin led the department, with many of the same techs that work with Kyle Morrison, I have always been impressed with the awesome support from this department. Thank you, folks!

Kudos to Fred Cook:  Fred Cook has been an awesome team player and quality individual as part of the Great Lakes campus team. Kind, considerate, and willing to help. I appreciate Fred’s enthusiasm and hard work, as is evident in the appearance of the GL campus. I really appreciated the number of times he opened my office door when I inadvertently locked my keys inside. Thanks Fred! And thank you for always having a kind or encouraging word.


Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!

Welcome our newest hires

Welcome to NMC!

  • Charles Macphee – Adjunct Construction Technology Instructor
  • Jessie Forgrave – Residence Hall Manager
  • Richard Hagberg, Supplemental – Technology Support Assistant
  • Devin Quast – Adjunct Certified Flight Instructor
  • Angel Allen, Student Employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
  • Zachery Hanses, Student Employee – Residence Hall Front Desk

Kudos!

Kudos to Glenn Wolff:  This summer, several students have shared with us examples of Glenn going above and beyond to help them as a faculty advisor and we wanted to take a moment to say Thank You! Whether it is still meeting with a student even if they do not want to continue with an art major or walking them through completing orientation, Glenn is a great example of going above and beyond as a faculty advisor and we appreciate the little things he does to support us and our students!


Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!

Coming this fall: NEOED

Human Resources will roll out NEOED Recruiting (Insight/Online Hiring Center and Onboard). These systems will replace SilkRoad Recruiting and Onboarding as phase one of NMC’s transition to new talent software. NEOED offers features and functionality that are mobile-friendly and better support NMC’s new employees and hiring managers. Watch for more information soon!

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Kudos!

Kudos to Dave Weaver: Thank you, Dave, for assisting in the University Center computer lab for the College for Kids: Battle Royale: Make Your First Fortnite Style Video Game (Grades 3-5) classes. We had 32 young Hawk Owls in these classes this week. Dave went above and beyond by helping to “fix the bugs” and keep things running smoothly for our students and instructor.

Kudos to Jan Root, Cathy Brown, Brian VanSipe, Nancy Durecki, Judy Chu, Logan Deater and Andrea Grabowski: Writing & Reading Center (WRC) Summer 2022 staff—Logan Deater, Andrea Grabowski and myself (Carrie) recently undertook a major overhaul of the physical WRC space, creating a more accessible and inviting Center for students and employees alike to enjoy. The revamp of the WRC would not have been possible without the kind assistance of Jan Root, Cathy Brown, Brian VanSipe, Nancy Durecki and Judy Chu. Brian took the desk apart, making sure the carpet and area that once housed the desk were spotless after the desk’s removal, while Jan, Cathy and Nancy helped facilitate work orders and the logistics regarding removing/replacing office furniture. Extra special thanks to Judy, our WRC Director, for embracing the drastic changes, which Logan, Andrea and I began on a whim without first seeking approval. The Writing & Reading Center has consistently played an integral role in the development of confident writers, and the new space will continue to foster the learning and growth necessary for students to further hone their writing skills. Thank you to Jan, Cathy, Brian and Nancy for helping all of us at the WRC to create what will hopefully be an even more enriching environment for students. And thank you to Logan and Andrea for your enthusiasm in developing and implementing this project with me. NMC is lucky to have you all—you put the “community” in community college.

Kudos to Dave Gates, Steve Dix and Chris Little: Dave, Steve and Chris played vital roles in the reorganization/revamping of the Writing & Reading Center’s (WRC) physical space. Our telephone and computers found new homes within Scholars Hall 221, requiring new network connections and cords. Dave, Steve and Chris took care of the necessary work in very quick fashion, and were great fun to talk to while they were at the WRC. Thank you all for your dedication to creating spaces which allow for the best learning experience for each of our students. NMC is so lucky to have people like Dave, Steve and Chris!


Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!

Performance and Goal Setting Reminder

Staff – MyPDCA Annual Review and Goal Dates:goal

  • July 1 – Staff Supervisor reviews & meetings completed
  • July 22  – Employee Goals created/submitted electronically
  • July 29  – Goals reviewed/approved by supervisors
  • July 29  – Employees begin working on new goals & learning plans

Faculty FPE Evaluations and Goal Cycle:

  • July 31 – Faculty Supervisor Writes Review
  • July 31 – Manage Meeting
  • July 31 – Acknowledge Meeting (both, electronically)

Welcome our newest hires

Welcome to NMC!

  • Lindsey Bradeen – Hagerty Events Supervisor
  • Jennifer Tripp – Dental Assistant Instructor
  • Tarah Connell, Student Employee – Writing Center Reader
  • Kay Hart, Supplemental – Bookstore Clerk/Cashier
  • Cameron Nelson, Student Employee – Fitness Center
  • Aidan Pool, Student Employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
  • Kristen Romps – Adjunct Communications Instructor

Kudos!

Kudos to Kyle Morrison:  We are so lucky to have Kyle at NMC! After the craziness of a recent new student orientation, some of our supplies went missing and after two weeks of searching, were nowhere to be found. After accepting that they probably were gone for good, Kyle was determined to help us find them, and he did! Thank you for always taking the extra step (or bike ride) to help another team in need Kyle.


Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!

Welcome our newest hires

Welcome to NMC!

  • Elliot Richards – Supplemental Technology Help Desk
  • Nicole Lenz – Supplemental Food Service (Front of House)
  • Tonya Davis – Supplemental Food Service (Front of House)
  • Nolan Pelkey – Adjunct Flight Instructor

NMC’s New Wellness Program – Hawk Owl Health

The 2022–23 NMC Wellness Program (newly named) Hawk Owl Health began Friday, July 1st.  This is what you need to do:

  • Register:  Log in or sign up for your member account at member.priorityhealth.com/login
    • Choose Healthy Living-Wellbeing Hub
    • Accept the terms and conditions and you are ready to use the Virgin Pulse platform
  • Virgin Pulse logoIf you prefer to use a mobile device, download the Virgin Pulse app from the App Store or Google Play after you have completed the registration process above
  •  Personalize your Virgin Pulse platform experience under the My Profile tab
  • Take your Health Assessment under the Health tab (complete by September 30 to earn a $10 gas card!)
  • Engage in the platform often to receive health and wellbeing tips based on your needs and interests while earning points along the way
  • Earn chances to win- Quarterly prize drawings based on the total points you earn
    • $25 gift card in October 2022: 20 winners
    • $50 gift card in January 2023: 10 winners
    • $125 gift card in April 2023: 4 winners
    • $250 gift card in July 2023: 2 winners
  • Questions? Contact Virgin Pulse Customer Service

 

“Dramatic changes can be hard to sustain. Instead focus on making small changes that are meaningful to you. Change leads to change.”

– Victor Moon, Priority Health