On-Campus Jobs
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Success Story: Search firm selected as Nelson sets his priorities for final year
January 16, 2019
NMC’s board of trustees: Front row: Rachel A. Johnson, Jane T. McNabb; middle row: K. Ross Childs, Michael Estes, Kennard R. Weaver; back row: Douglas S. Bishop, Chris M. BottFine-tuning the qualities desired in NMC’s next president with input from stakeholders, developing a presidential profile and managing the search timeline are among the immediate tasks facing Pauly Group, Inc., the presidential search consultant college trustees selected this week.
Trustees’ selection of Pauly Group, an Illinois firm with extensive experience in Michigan, was unanimous. Current NMC President Timothy J. Nelson will retire at the end of this year after assuming the office in 2001.
“Hiring a president hasn’t occurred for 19 years,” said board chairman Chris Bott, noting that only one current trustee, Ross Childs, was involved with Nelson’s hiring. “They’re a great firm to guide us through this process.
Key to the entire search will be creation of a profile of the desired candidate. Pauly Group will help trustees develop a process to obtain comprehensive input to that profile
“It’s important we don’t do this in a vacuum and alone,” Bott said. “We truly want input from all the stakeholders — faculty, administration, staff, students, community members, alumni, Foundation.”
Trustees cited the depth of Pauly Group’s experience in Michigan as among the factors that set the Springfield, Ill.-based company apart from three other finalists interviewed last week. In its references, Pauly Group cited the placements of the current presidents of North Central Michigan College in Petoskey (2018), Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor (2017) and Mott Community College in Flint (2014).
The search, which is expected to take about six months, comes on top of an already-busy year for the college and Nelson. During his final year leading NMC he has identified the following areas as some of his priorities:
- Completion of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center.
- Securing key leadership positions including the Dennos Museum Center and Great Lakes Culinary Institute
- Implementation of tools for assessing and analyzing student success initiatives
- Successful completion of accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
- Progressing with Experiential Learning initiatives
- Expanding alternate revenue streams including professional learning and fundraising
New Books at the Library
The library has purchased many new books so far this year. You can view a handful here along with partial descriptions or go here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the library’s lobby.
IAF 2019 events
TRAVERSE CITY — The International Affairs Forum at NMC kicks off the second half of its 2018-19 season with the sixth annual Academic WorldQuest competition, followed by a robust lineup of guest lecturers speaking on timely topics.
- Thursday, February 7: Academic WorldQuest competition
Seventeen teams from eight area high schools compete in a quiz competition on international affairs. Championship team will represent northern Michigan at the national AWQ competition in Washington D.C. Noon-3:30 p.m., Hagerty Center. Free. - Thursday, February 21: Trashing the Planet: Mountains of Garbage with no Place to Go. Speaker J.D. Lindeberg, President, Recycling Resources Systems
America generates a third of the world’s waste but in the wake of new Chinese tariffs on recycled materials and refusal to take “contaminated” materials, it is estimated that by 2030 the U.S. will have 100 million tons of recycling waste with no place to go. 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $15. - Thursday, March 21: Reinventing Our Cities: The Impact of Autonomous Vehicles. Speaker Samuel Kling, PhD, Global Cities Fellow
Cities and towns are about to radically change as new mobility technologies take to our streets and sidewalks. What can history tell us about the transportation challenges of the future? 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $15. - Wednesday, April 3: NASA’s Journey of Discovery: The Future of Space Exploration. Speaker Charles Frank Bolden Jr.
Space has been transformed from a government-only, high-risk political effort to a business full of new challenges and opportunities, including some in Traverse City. During his 14 years as an astronaut, Bolden logged more than 680 hours in space during four Space Shuttle missions. 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $15. - Thursday, April 18: Trumping China: Will China’s rise come at our demise? Speaker Tom Watkins, partner/director W-A-Y American School in China.
The former Michigan state superintendent of schools, Watkins is one of Michigan’s foremost and thoughtful experts on China. He is currently based in China and has traveled there for more than 30 years. 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $15. - Tuesday, April 30: World Press Freedom Day with Rami Khouri, Beirut-based journalist and international commentator
Professor of Journalism at the American University in Beirut, senior fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, and Chief Umpire of Little League Baseball in Jordan. 6 p.m., State Theatre, Traverse City. Tickets $5, free to students and educators. - Thursday, May 16: (Latin) American First? Fixing Problem’s in America’s Backyard. Speaker Ambassador Charles Shapiro, President, World Affairs Council of Atlanta, former ambassador to Venezuela and coordinator of U.S.-Cuban Affairs
America’s southern neighbors are in political turmoil. Venezuela was once the richest country in South America. Today, its economy has collapsed and millions have fled the country. The continuing immigration crisis shows that people locked in poverty and violence will do whatever it takes to improve the lives of their children. 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $15. - Thursday, June 20: Russia Against the West: Can the post-WWII Global Order Survive? Speaker Angela Stent, PhD, Director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies and professor at Georgetown University
Stent’s latest book, PUTIN’S WORLD: Russia Against the West and with the Rest (to be released Feb. 2019) is the culmination of four decades devoted to understanding how Russia, and the Soviet Union before it, really works. 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $15.
All the Thursday lectures are live-streamed. Students and educators receive free tickets to the livestream overflow room and in Milliken as space allows. Large groups should contact the IAF in advance. For more information on all events visit www.tciaf.com.
Release date: January 17, 2019
For more information:
Karen Segal
International Affairs Forum co-chair
(231) 715-6064
karenpsegal@gmail.com
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Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discriminationTrustees select presidential search consultant
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College trustees on Monday unanimously selected Pauly Group, Inc. as their search consultant for the next NMC president.
The Springfield, Ill.-based company was among four finalist consultants that trustees interviewed in a special meeting Jan. 9. At Monday’s meeting trustees cited the depth of Pauly Group’s experience in Michigan as among the factors that set it apart.
“They had really strong experience with community colleges and in Michigan,” said board vice chair Rachel Johnson. In its references, Pauly Group cited the placements of the current presidents of North Central Michigan College in Petoskey (2018), Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor (2017) and Mott Community College in Flint (2014).
NMC will initiate a contract with Pauly Group. In its proposal, Pauly Group estimated fees for the face-to-face services trustees said they preferred at $52,000.
Current NMC President Timothy J. Nelson will retire at the end of 2019.
Release date: January 15, 2019
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director, Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
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Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discriminationTech Tips: Getting Started
Welcome to the NEW semester at Northwestern Michigan College! NMC has many systems and features available to help students. The following tech tips are designed to inform you about Google Suite, Office 365, NMC Wifi, Network Drives, Email-to-Print, and My Academic Plan (MAP) that NMC currently supports and how you can best make use of these features. Click on the link titles for more detailed information.
Need Free Productivity Tools? Use Google Suite
While on-site at NMC students are encouraged to use the Google Suite of online applications. Google Suite allows multiple users to access and edit documents in real time from any location with an internet connection. Considering this, Google Suite is recommended for any multi-user projects.
From MyNMC visit Gmail, Docs, Drive or the Google Apps launcher to access Google Productivity Tools. Collaborative Google Suite apps include the following and more…:
- Docs: Docs is an online text editor, similar to Word. It is an excellent application for writing reports, papers and other documents.
- Slides: Slides is an online Slideshow creator. Slides is similar to Microsoft Powerpoint.
- Sheets: Sheets is an online spreadsheet editor, similar to MS Excel.
- Drive: Google Drive is a file storage and sharing center where all G suite files are stored in the cloud.
- Forms: Forms is unlike the other applications on this list, Google Forms is an easy to use submission form editor, useful for creating submission applications, questionnaires, and other polling documents. Other uses include sign-in forms, quick quizzes, and information request forms. Google Forms can be configured to output data directly to a google sheets document.
The Power of Office 365 for Free!
The MS Office suite offers Word, Powerpoint, OneNote, Excel, Publisher, Access and More!. All campus computers include the MS Office Suite of applications.
- Office 365: This license is a subscription license, which is fully covered by NMC. To the user this license is entirely free; however, it is only active while the user is studying at NMC.
Get Connected with Free Wifi!!!
NMC’s wireless networks allow students and visitors to access the internet from anywhere on NMC’s campus. Students are also able to access network resources, using Workspace, such as their Q and N drives.
- Student: Similar to the staff network, this requires a valid NMC ID and password upon connection; however, both staff and students can log in to access this network.
- Guest: This network is open to any user that would like to connect, however terms of service must be accepted before the network will connect.
Secure & Safe File Storage on our Q and N Network Drives
NMC has two types of networked storage available to students. All students are allowed access to their personal storage drives through the Q drives.
- Workspace: All of the NMC network drives are accessible off-campus by using the workspace internet file manager located on the MyNMC homescreen. If you need help using workspace there is a training video located Here.
- Q:/ Drive: This is your personal home directory.
- N:/ Drive: Available to select staff and students that share large files over the network, sometimes called Dropboxes, shares located within are only available to select students and staff. Access to shares is given to students based on their minimum need for access.
Have a Device, Want to Print? Use Email-to-Print
All computers at NMC are set up to connect to nearby printers; however, printing may be an issue when using laptops and non-NMC devices. Because of this issue, NMC has implemented many Email-to-Print enabled printers across the campus. These devices allow a user to email a document to print. Many publicly available printers on the campus are enabled to accept emails; however, some are not.
- Orange Tag: To be sure if a printer is Email-to-Print enabled, an orange tag is placed on printers throughout the campus. Printers that support this feature are labeled on the orange tag as “Email-to-Print enabled.”
- New Email: To print to these printers merely open your email program/website, and start a new email with the document of interest as an attachment.
- Recipient: The recipient of this email will be the printer name (which is shown in bold letters and numbers on the orange printer tag) followed by an @nmc.edu email domain. For example, the printer labeled T51-KM will be accepting print jobs from the T51-KM@nmc.edu email address. (the printer address is not case sensitive)
- Document: The Email-to-Print document will print after 60-90 seconds typically.
NMC Account Management: Use Self-Service
Self-Service is the portal used by students that allows them to manage their account, update personal information, register for classes, make payments, order transcripts, and manage financial aid. Self-Service contains several sub-menus, each allowing control over a certain aspect of your account or information at NMC. These menus include:
- Personal Information
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- These links allow you to update and view your personal information, as well as the text message opt-in/opt-out for emergencies.
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- Admissions
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- These links allow you to apply for admission, sign up for orientation, and download important admissions forms.
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- Registration
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- These links are setup to lead users through the registration process and allow them to access their schedule once registered.
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- Student Records
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- This set of links allow students to view their academic records such as grades, holds, transcripts and other information. Other links in this menu include My Academic Plan (MAP), Student Information Release Form, and Grade alerts.
- Student Billing
- The student billing menu contains links important to payment, including class charges, payment plans, and 1098-t tax forms, this menu also contains the links necessary to make payments for flights in the aviation program.
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- Financial Aid
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- In this menu users can view important messages pertaining to the status of their financial aid, what aid they have been awarded, scholarships awarded eligibility of aid, and the state and federal aid information.
Get to know MAP (My Academic Plan)! Figure out your Academic Plan
MAP is a college course planning system that allows students to view all required courses, overall completion, and future plans for their Program of Study. MAP is accessible through your MyNMC page. If you’d like to create a plan or a “what if” scenario for future semesters please see your advisor.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact the Technology Help Desk via one of the following methods:
- Call 231-995-3020 – 24 hours a day/7 days a week for assistance
- Visit Tanis 51 Help Desk
- Visit Beckett 214 Help Desk and Open Lab
Chat via Chat Here – during regular Help Desk Hours
Festival of Foods Feb. 2
At Festival of Foods, you will learn new cooking skills and get fresh ideas from area chefs and gourmet food artisans. Enjoy tasty samplings in this learn-a-lot-quick experience on Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for $99. Each hour highlights four workshops you select your favorite 4 of the 16 options. Local presenters, including Chef Eric Nittolo (Lochenheath Golf Club), Chef Janene Silverman (Raduno), Andre Bushell (Dickey’s BBQ) and Kim Fish (The Cheese Lady), will be joined by many outstanding chefs and food experts and there will be tastings throughout. View the schedule of sessions here, then register for this sellout event by calling 231-995-1700!
NMC joins basic needs initiative to support students
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC this month joins a statewide initiative to help students connect with resources to support basic needs. The Michigan Community College Association was awarded a $442,000 grant to launch the initiative focused on improving student completion and success by addressing economic instability among students including access to food, housing, transportation, childcare and other basic needs.
The Michigan – Building Economic Stability Today (MI-BEST) effort is funded through June 2022 by a grant from the Los Angeles-based ECMC Foundation as part of its Basic Needs Initiative, designed to address and alleviate basic needs insecurity among students. National survey findings reported that 45 percent of respondents had been food insecure in the past 30 days, 56 percent had been housing insecure in the previous year and 17 percent had been homeless during that year.
NMC will begin by forming a team of college personnel and community leaders. Dean of Students Lisa Thomas, NMC’s project lead, said members will include executive leadership, advisers, faculty, development/fundraising staff, financial aid staff and community partners.
“What I would hope is we learn some ways to better structure or provide internal supports to our students,” Thomas said.
NMC has offered a food pantry since November 2017. It serves between 80 and 90 people per month. This year’s usage is on pace to equal the 2018 academic year, the first full year of operation, when 1,087 total people were served.
In addition to the food pantry, Thomas also has emergency textbook funds available, as well as gas cards and BATA passes for students with transportation issues. Now, accessing those resources is handled on a case by case basis, rather than systematically.
“We’re going to take a deep dive to see what are the structures and processes in place at NMC to see what is supporting or what is a barrier to students completing their education,” Thomas said.
The Michigan Center for Student Success is leading the initiative for the MCCA and will partner with nationally-recognized organizations including the National Center for Inquiry and Improvement and Trellis Research along with Michigan-based organizations including the Michigan Association of United Ways, MiBridges, and Public Policy Associates to support Michigan’s participating community colleges.
“We know that the lack of access to basic needs is frequently the reason that students leave college,” said Erica Lee Orians, executive director of the Michigan Center for Student Success at the MCCA. “NMC’s participation in this initiative is a critical component of our student success efforts.”
The Michigan Center for Student Success, founded in 2011, serves as a hub connecting leadership, administrators, faculty, and staff in their emerging and ongoing efforts to improve student outcomes, emphasizing linkages between practice, research, and policy. The Center has led statewide initiatives focused on reengaging adults, developmental education, transfer, veterans, and advising. The Center is part of the 16-state Student Success Center Network working with over half of the community colleges across the nation.
Release date: January 14, 2019
For more information:
Lisa Thomas
Dean of Students
lthomas@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1043
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TRAVERSE CITY — The Northwestern Michigan College alumni program is seeking nominations for the 2019 Outstanding Alumni award. Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 28.
Celebrated since 1988, the Outstanding Alumni award recognizes alumni for significant professional achievements and/or exemplary leadership in the local or global community. The award(s) will be presented at NMC’s annual Commencement ceremony May 4.
Nominations may also be e-mailed to Director of Alumni Relations, Cameron Penny, at alumni@nmc.edu or mailed to the NMC Alumni Relations, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686.
The 2018 Outstanding Alumni recipients were Ed Reynolds, Dr. Robert Tanis, and Trevor Tkach.
Release date: January 14, 2019
For more information:
Cameron Penny
Director of Alumni Relations
cpenny@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2825
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Northwestern Michigan College is a partner with Michigan Colleges Online, a statewide cooperative between community colleges. Students at Michigan community colleges like NMC can take online courses from all participating institutions and credits earned at the MCO affiliate colleges will transfer back to NMC. If there is an online class that NMC students need but the class has already reached its enrollment capacity, consider exploring MCO options.
For more information and to view a comprehensive list of courses visit the MCO website. If you have any questions about MCO courses, reach out to the NMC Advising Office.
HBA Home Expo 2019
Saturday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Sunday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
The Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area (HBAGTA) is pleased to present the 35th annual Home EXPO. Each year the Home EXPO showcases new building trends, products, ideas, and inspiration! Whether you are a homeowner looking to buy or if you’re planning to build a new home, this family-friendly event is for you!
NMC’s Construction Technology department will host a booth highlighting the actual plans of the build the students are doing for the competition as well as offering information regarding programs offered in the construction trades to Expo attendees.
Learn more here »
Meals on the Move
This semester we are starting something new. It’s called Meals on the Move. It will be a cook-to-order hot meal. Any given day from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where? The Hawks Nest in East Hall, the Lobby of Health & Science Building, or the Lobby near Northwest Grind-Starbucks. Follow The Hawk Owl Cafe on Facebook for more information! Let’s find Chef Jason!
This will be a cashless location and will only accept Credit or Meal Plan Cards.
Support Students One Bean at a Time!
Throughout the month of January, the NMC Foundation is a recipient of the Beans for Bags project at Oryana Natural Foods Market. It’s easy to support student scholarships at Oryana this month, simply:
1. Shop at Oryana in January
2. Bring your own bag(s)
3. Put one bean per bag in the NMC Foundation jar at the Customer Service counter
We’re supporting NMC students as they pursue their educational dreams at NMC one bean at a time!
Community invited to new president reception
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College invites the community to meet its 11th president, Nick Nissley, at a welcome reception from 5–7 p.m. Friday Jan. 17, at the Hagerty Center at NMC’s Great Lakes campus.
Nissley, an education executive with more than 25 years of experience, says there’s no place he’d rather be than NMC. While his first day in the office was Jan. 2, Nissley said he’s been doing his homework on the college since his contract was finalized in October 2019.
“It’s obvious to me, NMC is a strong college in a strong community – it has a proud history and a future of possibilities,” he said. “Being here at NMC is a calling. It’s a calling for me to share my strengths.”
Those strengths are broad and diverse. Nissley’s career includes experience in K-12, community college and university settings. He has leadership experience in fundraising, professional development, human resources, teaching and the arts. His areas of focus include helping build individual and organization capabilities that support organizational effectiveness and innovation cultures in support of educational excellence. Nissley describes himself as a collaborative servant leader and “possibilitarian.”
“I believe in NMC’s role that we have played historically, and that we must imagine together as we look to the future – our role in improving the lives of people and strengthening the fabric of our community. Together, let’s be driven to think and act beyond boundaries, and to achieve more than was originally imagined. That’s the possibilitarian spirit of NMC,” he said.
RSVPs are not required and there is no cost to attend the reception, which will include hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
Nissley’s most recent position was Executive Director of Cincinnati’s School for Creative & Performing Arts (SCPA) — the first K-12 public creative and performing arts magnet school in the country, recognized as a model magnet arts school and a crown jewel of Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS). He previously served as Dean of the Business Division of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, one of Ohio’s largest community colleges.
Release date: January 7, 2019
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discriminationGVSU PA Program Preview Day Jan. 18
Friday, January 18, 1-3 p.m., University Center 09 (basement)
Are you interested in finding out more about GVSU’s Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program? Come to the PAS program preview event on January 18 from 1-3 p.m. During this afternoon session, you will have a chance to meet with the PAS program assistant director, members of the PAS Admission Committee, Advisor, and current GVSU PAS students. We will be available to answer any of your admission and/or program related questions and will also provide a tour of the facilities used by the PAS program. This event is open to anyone interested in the PAS program.
Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.
This event will also be supported by the Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Pre-PA club.
Scholarship Success Workshop Feb. 12
Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
NMC University Center Room 204, upstairs
Need help finding scholarship dollars? Free Workshop! RSVP now.
Grand Valley State University in Traverse City is offering a one-hour workshop on university and local scholarships available to you. This is a great asset for both current students as well as people thinking about going back to school! Learn Tips and Tricks on how to write a winning essay and what the committees are looking for. With any questions or concerns, please email us at nminfo@gvsu.edu or call our office at (231) 995-1785.
RSVP at GVSU.edu/traverse/events.
On-Campus Jobs
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Success Story: Two TC students forge forward this fall
December 19, 2018
NMC seeks to help each student achieve their personal definition of success. As the fall 2018 semester concludes, enjoy a tale of two very diverse students, each succeeding in her own way.
This semester, on the heels of an internship in Seattle and a study-abroad trip to Italy, Maria Leggett, 27, completed the requirements for her culinary degree and co-founded a student group, all while working in two Traverse City restaurants.
She’s come a long way since she first enrolled, after graduating from Traverse City West High School in 2010. Then she studied business, but found it wasn’t for her. Leggett left and tried a range of jobs — factory work, banking, and the food industry. After three years she decided to give college a second try, re-enrolling in fall 2016. Her passion for food led her to the Great Lakes Culinary Institute.
She’s most proud of the student group, Spoonful of Foodies, which works to spread Traverse City’s “super foodie town” culture to the college, working with the food pantry to offer cooking demonstrations.
“Simple recipes that college students who have limited equipment can prepare,” Leggett said. “Some students just don’t know how to cook.”
While she clearly does, Leggett says she loves learning and plans to go on a second study abroad trip to Italy in the spring, while continuing to work at Trattoria Stella and The Good Bowl. Eventually she’d like to combine ethnic cuisines and work in a fusion-style kitchen.
Hannah Krohn, 20, is also a Traverse City native, graduating from Grand Traverse Academy in 2017. She maintains a 4.0 grade point average, serves on NMC Student Government, is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the international community college honor society, and three other college groups, all while managing severe dyslexia.
This semester, her class in Western Civilization helped Krohn to enhance and refine a language of symbols and color coding that she uses to compensate for poor reading fluency of traditional, written text. Her textbooks are audio and tests are read aloud, but her original language is key to effective studying.
“It’s the semester when I’m feeling the impact,” of the effort she’s put forth since enrolling in fall 2017, Krohn said. The Writing and Reading Center helped her create a resume that earned her a summer job as a behavioral technician, working with autistic children.
Her 4.0 GPA notwithstanding, her proudest achievement is the independent study in ceramics that she was approved for this semester. Post-graduation in 2020, she’d like to use her sculpting skills working as an installer for three-dimensional pieces in aquariums and museums.
In the meantime, she loves NMC.
“I really like the environment. There’s a small community and they’re very accepting here,” Krohn said.