Jun 11, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
To my NMC Colleagues and Friends:
Thank you to those of you who were able to attend the exhibition opening and my retirement event on June 8th.
A very heart felt thank you to President Tim Nelson for his kind remarks and the Resolution of Appreciation naming me Founding Executive Director Emeritus of the Dennos Museum Center. I hope that I may use that title to further the work of the Museum as I travel the world connecting opportunities for the Museum as my successor may wish to pursue.
It has been a privilege and an honor to have been invited to assist with the design and building of the Dennos over two phases and to give it life as a major cultural facility for the region and the state with an international reputation.
I wish my successor much success and will be there to offer support as needed and requested.
Marcia and I plan to remain in Traverse City for the foreseeable future.
Thanks
Gene
Jun 4, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
Elaine Beardslee, a long-time resident of Traverse City, and a librarian here at NMC passed away on May 24, 2019. Elaine was a treasured part of the NMC community from our founding in 1951 to present. She and her husband, Walter, were named NMC Fellows in 2006. Her dedication to NMC, warmth, intelligence and generosity will be missed by many members of our community. Attached is a photo from her early teaching days at NMC, before she became a librarian here. The second photo is when she received the Fellows Award.
A memorial service in Traverse City will be held at a later date and we will inform you of specifics when known.
Timothy J. Nelson, President
May 21, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
College for Kids summer classes are filling fast. View the available classes for ages 3 to 17 HERE then call Extended Education at 995-1700 to enroll; employee tuition waivers apply. One-week enrichment classes begin June 17 and continue all summer. Details at nmc.edu/kids.
May 21, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
The Business Office and HR are collaborating with IT to implement a new payroll and HR solution for the College called ADP Workforce Now. The conversion will take place later this summer and impacts all employees. ADP replaces Banner Self-Service’s platform for viewing info such as pay history, leave balances, tax forms, and other personal information. It will also change the way we enter and approve hours worked, and how we request and approve time off. More information on the platform and training will be provided at a later date.
May 20, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
Celebrating her 30+ year career at NMC, Sue served the college over the years in the Health Occupations Office, the Deans Office, the Vice President’s Office and the Business Academic Area. Join us in seeing her off on life’s next adventure!
Sue DeCamillis’ Retirement Celebration
Lobdell’s – 715 E. Front Street
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Open House 4–6 p.m.
May 17, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
My family and I would like to thank NMC for the beautiful plant given to us for my mom’s funeral. For around 20 years, she was a member of the Grand Traverse Chorale, along with being an accompanist for the NMC Children’s Choir for over 10 years. She loved music and especially loved working with children and watching them grow in confidence and skill as they performed in various concerts. NMC and EES is a great place for nurturing the young as well as offering options for adults to either learn something new or continue with a talent they’ve enjoyed for years. Thank you NMC for also being an understanding place when the situation of being a family caregiver arises. You made these last 6 years possible for myself and my mom. Thank you.
May 16, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
There is still time to order GRASP Reading and Math summer lessons for your child in grades K-8. With this at-home program, students retain essential skills over the summer. With a 100% tuition waiver, you pay $45 for one program or $55 for both reading and math.
View the registration flyer HERE and call NMC Extended Education at 995-1700 to register this week!
May 9, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom, Student Events
Bill Queen is retiring!
Please help us celebrate his impressive and fun-filled career at Extended Educational Services. His invaluable work has painted the EES canvas with a wide variety of high-interest educational experiences for our community learners — young and old.
Bill Queen’s Retirement Celebration
Right Brain Brewery – 225 E. 16th St.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Open House 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Apr 25, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
Dear Staff,
Thank you for your input and involvement at our last Staff Council forum in November; we found it very insightful and informative, and hope that you also found it beneficial. As it is our goal to facilitate a culture of transparency and communication, your Staff Council would like to invite you to attend our next all-staff forum Thursday, May 9 at 3 p.m. in the Scholars Hall auditorium (SH 109).
At this forum, we will review the following topics:
- The Experiential Learning Institute (Brandon Everest & Kristy McDonald)
- Staff’s role in the EL process, areas of application and participation
- Benchmarking updates (Mark Liebling)
- Plus staff compensation questions and concerns
- Presidential search committee and updates
- Professional Development
- Staff-specific professional development ideas
- Feedback to the Staff Council
- General Q & A
- Thoughts about holding future Staff Council forums on other campuses
We on the Staff Council look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
Staff Council
Dan Goodchild, Chair
Lisa Thomas, Vice-Chair
Kevin D’Alessandro, Secretary
Steve Kellman
Sarah Mavis
Heather Robinson
Hollie DeWalt, At-Large Member
Chad Schenkelberger, PBC Rep.
Judy Arnold, Policy Council Rep.
Mark Liebling, POC
Apr 25, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
The new summer catalog of NMC lifelong learning classes is now available at nmc.edu/ees. There are 317 enrichment opportunities for adults and children of all ages. Informal, short classes are taught by local experts on topics ranging from cooking to fitness, recreation, dance, dog training, watercolors, woodworking, fiction writing, QuickBooks and more. The popular Northern Naturalist classes explore area habitats, wildlife, mushroom and tree identification, birding, and more. Four new Botany Tours highlight ecosystems at Port Oneida, Lost Lake Bog, Kehl Lake Natural Area and Good Harbor Beach. To use your NMC Employee Tuition Waiver, you must register by phone with Extended Education at 995-1700. Subscribe to NMC EES e-newsletters here.
Apr 1, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom, Student Events
The Dennos Museum Center welcomes NMC faculty, staff, and community members back from spring break 2019 with a special discount for our upcoming concert with Aguankó on Friday, April 5. This Detroit-based band, led by percussionist and composer Alberto Nacíf, is steeped in the tradition of jazz infused Son-Salsa.
So bring the whole family for a wonderful night of Latin music and dancing. They will be performing for hundreds of local K-12 students in the morning, followed by the public concert at 8 p.m.
Following the link below, you can enter the code NMC to receive a 50% discount on all tickets.
Mar 13, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
The deadline for this semester’s round of Innovation Grant applications is April 5, 2019. Applications must be submitted to your area Vice President by this date.
It is strongly recommended that you discuss your proposal idea with your Vice President before developing the full proposal. VPs do have the authority to reject an application but can also provide valuable feedback to help develop great proposals that are more likely to be successful!
For more information about innovation grants click here: https://www.nmc.edu/about/foundation/about-the-foundation/grants.html
Or check out the quick links on the NMC Foundation’s home page at www.nmc.edu/foundation
Please note that ALL applicants are required to do a 5 minute presentation for the committee plus plan 5 minutes for Q&A.
Mar 7, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom, Student News
The Hawk Owl Cafe will close at 2 p.m. Friday’s and reopen 10:30 a.m. Monday’s beginning Friday, March 8.
Meals on the Move will be providing prepared to order meals in East Hall:
- Friday’s: 4-6 p.m.
- Saturday’s: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Sunday’s: 4-6 p.m.
Hawk Owl Cafe New Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
Located in the Oleson Center
Mar 7, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom, Student News
Free health insurance for students who qualify and most do!
Help available for sign up on Wednesday, March 20, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Osterlin Library, qualified representatives from Northwest Michigan Health Agency will guide you through the process.
Mar 1, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom, Student News
NMC faculty saved students $1,257,200 since fall 2015 by choosing free or low-cost textbooks for their courses. Join the OER Squad in thanking our Textbook Heroes during Open Education Week 2019, March 4-8.
Stop by the library lobby between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday and tell us how you cope with the high cost of textbooks and get a free phone holder! Come have a piece of “Million Dollar Cake” on Thursday. And check out our fabulous OER faculty and the list of courses NMC offers using free or low-cost textbooks.
Feb 21, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
Have a student who needs to retake a class or could make continued progress this summer?
Encourage them to take a summer class!
Summer registration is open and available.
Feb 14, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
Copies of the Global Literature Reading Group book, Tears of Salt: A Doctor’s Story, by Pietro Bartolo, are available for purchase for $5 from Tina Ulrich in the library. There is also a copy on reserve. Bartolo is an Italian medical doctor in Lampadusa, an island in the Mediterranean, where thousands of people from the Middle East and Africa have sought refuge. We will be discussing this book on Thursday, April 11, from noon to 1 p.m., in Scholars Hall 103. Join us!
Jan 21, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
Faculty are invited to attend the 2019 MCO Faculty Conversations Series. Each session allows featured faculty to provide an overview of how they are using OER in their classrooms, what they are using, adjustments they made, challenges and opportunities along with a question and answer time. They are held on the Zoom platform and last one hour (noon to 1:00 p.m.).
Register for your preferred session below:
- January 28, 2019: Economics Featuring Christian Nelson from Bay College
- January 29, 2019: Public Speaking Featuring Claire Sparklin from Washtenaw Community College
- January 30, 2019: Abnormal Psychology Featuring Susan Harvey from Delta College
- January 31, 2019: Calculus I & II Featuring Matt Boelkins form Grand Valley State University and Larry David from Washtenaw Community College
- February 1, 2019: Physics Featuring Rod Price from Kellogg Community College
- February 4, 2019: Sociology Featuring Jean Ramirez and Aliza Robison from Lansing Community College
- February 5, 2019: Social Work Featuring Lisa Blackford from Northwestern Michigan College
