Dec 2, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Brittany Hanbury, Charles Schneider, Sage Campbell, Sally Smartsy and Landon DeHeer for hosting a Thanksgiving dinner in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center for NMC students on Thursday, November 24, 2022!
Kudos to Scott Powell for a great reflection of your experiential learning work in this month’s ELI Newsletter! Great work around reflection, Scott!
Kudos to Bob Bugai and Reese Sivek for providing a metal strapping lesson while repacking/strapping a very large and incorrect shipment. Additionally, the melting snow allowed Reese Sivek the opportunity to unload a truck full of tables on the Dennos’ loading dock and put them back in NMC storage. Thank you for all you do.
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!
Dec 2, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC Community!
- Jared Black, Supplemental — Technology Support Assistant
- Samuel Miller, Student Employee — Visual Communications Lab Assistant
- Piper Ziembiec, Student Employee — Library Assistant
- Coleman Sherman — Adjunct HVAC/Plumbing instructor
- Adrian Kapic, Supplemental — Food Service Back of House
- Abigail Grubb, Student Employe — Archives Assistant
- Peter Deneen – Adjunct Applied Music Instructor
Dec 2, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
NMC will be closed for the holiday break beginning on Friday, December 23, 2022 and reopening on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
It’s a good time to make sure you’re subscribed to NMC’s Holiday Calendar! Click here to add the calendar.
If you want your own calendar to display as busy, click the three dots in the right-hand corner of the appointment and then select the “Copy to” feature.
Nov 18, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Meghan Light, Tami Livengood and Elizabeth Sonnabend! Meghan Light and Tam Livengood (Nursing) helped Elizabeth Sonnabend (EES) prepare for the state CNA inspection for Extended Education (bringing this back to NMC from quite a few years ago). Thank you, Elizabeth, for your hard work, patience and diligence in getting the state to come through for NMC on this important program. WE PASSED! More information coming soon on the CNA program through NMC Extended Education.
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!
Nov 18, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC Community!
- Abigail Klingelsmith, Student Employee — Audio Tech Lab Assistant
- Keagan Kalbfleisch, Student Employee — Audio Tech Lab Assistant
- Easton Grim – Adjunct Flight Instructor
- Rebecca Kinnee – Adjunct Visual Communications Instructor
Nov 18, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Do you hire or approve hires at NMC? We are excited to introduce you to NeoEd Recruiting. Join us for a hands-on training to avoid hiring delays, learn the new process and system.
Click the links below to register for one of the training sessions.
During this session, you will learn how to navigate the NeoEd Online Hiring Center, identify how you can expedite your searches and hiring and walk through the unified dashboard to see tasks and actions needed. Features covered include:
- Tools to simplify your hiring
- Applicant Texting
- Job Description Database
- E-References
- Review the application process
- Identify the steps to approve and hire for all employees
- Preview the applicant site
Questions? Email hr@nmc.edu.
Nov 14, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Open Enrollment dates are November 9 through November 17. If you need additional assistance updating your benefits coverage, stop by the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 123 on Wednesday, November 16.
Important Details for 2023
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts must be renewed or will carry over to 2023 at $0
- If you don’t want to make any changes, no action is necessary- everything will automatically roll to 2023 (except FSA and HSA)
- It is a good idea to review your life insurance beneficiaries and make updates if needed
- The federal minimum on the deductibles for the High Deductible Plan have increased to $1500 single/ $3000 family
- No changes in the cost (per paycheck) for medical or vision coverage
- Dental premiums (per paycheck cost) will increase slightly by 4%
- HSA seeding will remain the same- $1300 for single, and $2600 for family
- 70% in January and 30% in July
- We are using ADP again this year. The enrollment instructions can be found here. Access begins November 9, 2022
For more information, visit NMC’s Open Enrollment page.
Nov 14, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Sally Smarsty and everyone involved in making the Trunk or Treat event happen. The event was well attended and the Halloween Spirit was LOOMING!!! Moohahaha! Wonderful job to all!
Kudos to Jim Bensley and Marina Call for organizing the Passport Series: Brazil event at the beginning of November. Fabiola, an NMC student, did an excellent job of sharing about her home country of Brazil with a slideshow, beverages and treats. The Passport events are always interesting and energizing!
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!
Nov 14, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC Community!
- Susan Hinkle, Supplemental – Dennos Museum Store Assistant
- Kathryn Ottenbacher – Adjunct Nursing Instructor
- Makenzi O’Rourke – Adjunct Electrical Instructor
- Michael Mathis – Director of Student Financial Services
Oct 31, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Duane Dodge: The advising department unexpectedly had several staff members out this past week and we had to lean on Duane to hold down the fort. We are grateful to be able to rely on him always, especially times like this, and one of our busiest weeks! He went with the flow and helped us continue to help our students seamlessly. Thank you Duane for your dedication!
Kudos to Erika Cotner and Brittany Hanbury: Thank you for doing such a terrific job with the curatorial search for DMC. We sincerely appreciate your efforts in helping us make it the best possible process for our candidates!
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!
Oct 31, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC Community!
- Joe Cullinane, Custodian
- Matthew Kreft, Supplemental – Back of House Food Service
- Morgan Slater, Student Employee – Lobdell’s Purchasing and Receiving
- Anna Amaya, Student Employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Madison Cosgrove, Student Employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Mcgruire Butz, Supplemental – Front of House Food Service
- Breana Goodell – Surgical Technology Coordinator
- Emily Lindhout, Supplemental – Bookstore Clerk
- Evan Costas, Student Employee – Aviation Line Crew
- Elias Johnson, Student Employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Connor Bistoff, Student Employee – Aviation Line Crew
- Jonah Villanueva, Student Employee – Audio Tech Lab Assistant
- Mary Garay, Student Employee – Tutor
- Lily Perkins, Student Employee – Audio Tech Lab Assistant
- Matthew Ho-Ting Lok, Student Employee – Aviation Line Crew
- Weston Babcock, Supplemental – Human Resources Assistant
- Cathlyn Sommerfield – Adjunct Psychology Instructor
- Shane Hill – Adjunct Flight Instructor
- Robert Strang – Adjunct Flight Instructor
Oct 31, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Rob Rider was recently promoted to Telecom/IT Technician! Congratulations, Rob!
Oct 31, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Open Enrollment for 2023 is November 9–17. Two meetings will be held on November 9, 2022 at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. All employees should have received a calendar invite for these open enrollment meetings. If you did not, please contact Hollie DeWalt.
A recorded session will be available on the website for those who are unable to attend. An open computer lab will be available on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 12–5 p.m. for those who need to make changes to their benefits.
Oct 24, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
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Oct 24, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Katie Sommer-Ford, Duane Dodge: Katie did an outstanding job of organizing our Fall 2022 Transfer Fair. She stepped in and took full leadership of this student-focused event including coordinating the date with MACRAO and our admissions team, to creating promotional materials, organizing day-of logistics, and welcoming the college/university representatives and students — Katie did it all! She had great support and collaboration with Duane Dodge at our front desk as well. Kudos to both of you for pulling off a seamless event that helps our students plan their next steps with transfer.
Kudos to Katie Sommer-Ford, Lindsey Dickinson, and Advising Team: Kudos to Katie Sommer-Ford, Lindsey Dickinson, and the Advising Team for organizing creative events around spring registration!
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!
Oct 24, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC Community!
- Andrew Johns, Supplemental – Front of House Food Service
- Randi Nelson, Student Employee – Switchboard Operator and Welcome Desk Attendant
- Samuel Benjamin, Supplemental – Front of House Food Service
- Samantha Fewins, Student Employee – Reader/Scribe
- Alexis Lockey, Supplemental – Front of House Food Service
- Austin Grzeszak, Student Employee – Aviation Line Crew
- Kelsey Duflo – Adjunct Flight Instructor
- Jared Seward – Adjunct Flight Instructor
- Grace Fyke, Student Employee – Aviation Line Crew
- Pheonix Knipe, Student Employee – Chemistry Lab Assistant
- Monica Cole – Adjunct White Pine Press Design Advisor
- Michael McCorkendale, Supplemental – Back of House Food Service
Oct 24, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following NMC employees were recently promoted. Congratulations!
- Jeremy Heinlein – Director of Annual Giving
- Esther Nance – Food Services Office Manager
- Kim Gourlay – Business Academic Area Office Manager
- Natasha Williams – Health Occupations Instructor
Oct 22, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Individuals employed by a US federal, state, local or tribal government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for student loan forgiveness and cancellation opportunities. There are an estimated 154,000 public servants in Michigan who may be eligible for student loan debt relief.
The Biden administration is offering a temporary waiver to allow previously ineligible borrowers a second chance at student debt relief through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. You must apply for this waiver by October 31, 2022. NMC qualifies as an eligible employer for purposes of this program. Every public servant with student loans should check to see if they qualify for PSLF debt relief by visiting the Federal Student Aid website.
On August 24, 2022, separate from the PSLF waiver described above, the Biden Administration announced a one-time cancellation of debt for eligible borrowers in the amount of $10,000 (if borrower did not receive Pell) to $20,000 (if borrower received Pell). The Department of Education is still developing the application process for this program, which is expected to be released in October. Borrowers should visit and monitor the following link for more information on this debt cancellation opportunity: One-Time Student Loan Debt Relief. Borrowers have until Oct 31, 2022 to apply.
