Mar 9, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Students may begin enrolling next week for a new NMC associate degree in Welding Technology and two welding certificates.
NMC’s Board of Trustees approved the degree and other changes to the welding program, including reducing the cost of the certificates, at their Feb. 27 meeting. The changes are effective with the fall 2017 semester.
Welding instructor Devan DePauw said the new degree will convey graduates’ qualifications to employers much more clearly. Previously, students earned a manufacturing technology degree with a welding specialization.
“An associate’s in welding technology is instantly recognizable to any potential employer,” DePauw said.
Changes throughout the curriculum will also update a program started more than 25 years ago with the Intermediate School District’s Career Tech Center. A chief advantage, DePauw said, is that students will no longer bounce between that campus and NMC’s.
“We have kind of a fragmented student body,” he said, noting that research shows that creating a cohesive community helps students persist until graduation. NMC will invest $60,000 in capital improvements to the Aero Park Laboratories Building to accommodate all the welding classes.
Lower cost to students thanks to reduced contact requirements for certificates and more efficient course scheduling are other changes.
DePauw said the formal welding education is necessary to replace the on-the-job training that employers no longer provide.
“That’s really where we come in,” he said, adding that with the age of the average welder at 55, the next generation needs to match their experience with education.
“They’re not low-skilled people. The only way we’re going to fill those gaps is with well-trained people,” he said. The degree has been aligned to meet the industry standards of the American Welding Society. About 70 students are currently enrolled in welding, and DePauw expects about 40 new students in the fall.
Registration for all NMC’s fall classes begins March 15. Another new program, biomedical equipment technician, a specialization within NMC’s Engineering Technology degree approved by the Board of Trustees in January, will also begin enrolling. NMC offers degrees and certificates in more than 50 programs.
Release date: march 9, 2017
For more information:
Devan DePauw
Welding instructor
(231) 995-2779
ddepauw@nmc.edu
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-discrimination
Mar 8, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
GVSU is proud to offer a Master’s Degree in Public Health with an emphasis in Health Promotion. Our Traverse City based program offers a rigorous yet flexible program that can be completed in 20 months and offers classes in hybrid format and in seat in Traverse City Michigan. Join us at our upcoming information session March 14 from 11 a.m. to noon in Suite 15 at the NMC University Center to learn more. Visit www.gvsu.edu/traverse for more information.
Mar 6, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
If you are headed into the backcountry, wilderness medicine skills are essential. NMC Extended Education is offering two new courses this April and May in Wilderness First Aid in partnership with Remote Medical International.
See details and register here. For best pricing, early registration by March 22 is recommended.
Mar 6, 2017 | Student News
Just a friendly reminder to students that Federal and State financial aid can ONLY pay for classes needed for your degree at NMC.
What should you do?
Other funding options?
- Apply for NMC scholarships online as another way to fund your education.
- Establish a consortium agreement if you are transferring to another college. Contact Student Financial Services for more information on consortium agreements.
Mar 6, 2017 | Student News
Interested in attending NMC this summer? View your NMC self-service for remaining Financial Aid Eligibility for summer semester. You can also send an email to sfs@nmc.edu to inquire about scholarships for summer.
The NMC Scholarship Application is open for the 2017-2018 school year, which begins with fall semester! Complete your application here.
Mar 6, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Business students at Northwestern Michigan College will be hosting the third annual Big Little Hero Race in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan on Saturday, April 15.
The superhero themed race will be on NMC’s main campus and includes:
- 1 mile fun run/walk (free registration and free collectible cape for children)
- 5K run/walk – $20 for students $30 for adults ($25 for students and $35 for adults after March 20)
- 10K run – $20 for students $30 for adults ($25 for students and $35 for adults after March 20)
The one-mile fun run will start at 9 a.m. and the officially timed 5K and 10K will begin at 9:30 a.m. Participants who register before April 1 will receive a free collectible technical running shirt.
Awards given for:
- Best male costume
- Best female costume
- Best child costume
- Best team costume
Medals given for:
Prizes given for:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan helps match at-risk youth with mentors. The organization aims to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally-supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better.
Every year the Big Little Hero Race honors a local hero. The 2017 race will be in memory of Sonja Olshove, a beloved NMC professor who passed in September 2016. Olshove received the Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence Award twice for her significant impact on the lives of her students.
After the race there will a wide variety of children’s activities along with live music and a silent auction.
The race will be timed by Endurance Evolution. For more information and registration, visit www.biglittleherorace.com. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available and encouraged.
Release Date: March 6, 2017
For More Information:
Kristy McDonald
NMC Instructor
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1059
Abby Gudith
Project Marketing/Media Director
guditha@mail.nmc.edu
(231) 409-7347
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-discrimination
Mar 3, 2017 | Student News
Hey, it’s Dodgeball time. Teams are currently being formed. If you are interested in participating, please contact Sports and Recreation Supervisor Jim Szur at 995-1199 or email him at jszur@nmc.edu.
Deadline is March 9 at 5 p.m.
Mar 3, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
March 5 to March 11, 2017 is Dental Assistants Recognition Week.
Thank you to the students in NMC’s Dental Assistant program – we are glad you are part of NMC and the dental assisting profession!
Mar 2, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College will begin offering aviation classes this summer in Howell, Michigan, through a new partnership with Crosswinds Aviation called the Taking Flight Initiative.
The agreement is expected to help meet demand for flight training in the region between Lansing and Detroit as well as provide a pipeline to NMC’s aviation program, which currently enrolls 5 former Crosswinds students.
In cooperation with the Howell Public Schools, the Livingston Educational Services Agency, and the Capital Area Career Center, Crosswinds Aviation, a private flight school, currently offers a number of high school aviation courses that reached enrollment capacity in 2015.
“Crosswinds sees NMC as an exceptional choice for collegiate flight training in Michigan, and has become powerful advocates of ours,” said Aviation Division Director Alex Bloye. “We see Crosswinds as a school with excellent standards in training, a modern fleet similar to that of NMC’s, and a capacity in talent to train professional pilots.”
“The aviation industry is experiencing a significant pilot shortage which is creating an environment of extraordinary career earning potential for new pilots,” said Crosswinds Aviation owner Matt Dahline. “This agreement with NMC is about removing barriers for students who are interested in becoming a pilot. The Taking Flight Initiative gives students the ability to enroll in a college aviation program and take advantage of Federal Aid to help fund their flight training.”
The first course, AVF 111, Private Pilot Flight, will be offered in May at the Crosswinds campus in Howell. NMC Aviation will provide oversight of flight instructors employed by Crosswinds, and retain all tuition and a percentage of instruction fees. Crosswinds would hold all operational control and liability of aircraft, and would retain all aircraft rental fees.
There will be a signing ceremony at Crosswinds Aviation Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Students and parents are invited to an informational open house about the Taking Flight Initiative Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 6 p.m. at Crosswinds Aviation. Crosswinds is located at 3808 W. Grand River, Howell, Mich.
About NMC Aviation: Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017, NMC Aviation allows students to begin flying their first semester and earn Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, Flight Instructor, Instrument Flight Instructor and Seaplane ratings as well as an associate degree. Articulation agreements facilitate easy transfer to a four-year school for a bachelor’s degree. A robust international aviation partnership allows students to study abroad. NMC is also a leader in the growing field of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) training and offers certification exams.
Release Date: March 1, 2017
For More Information:
Alex Bloye
NMC Director of Aviation
abloye@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2929
Matt Dahline
Crosswinds Aviation owner
matt@crosswindsaviation.com
(517) 552-1101
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-discrimination
Feb 27, 2017 | Student News
Wednesday, March 8 from 8:30-9:30 p.m in the West Hall Conference Room
March Topic: “Media’s Global Impact: Helpful or Harmful”?
Lately the term “fake news” has been everywhere, is the media helping or harming us in our search for global understanding?
Join us for snacks and a student led discussion with the White Pines Press!
Sponsored by International Services & Service Learning and the White Pine Press.
Feb 27, 2017 | Intercom, Student News, Tech Tips
James Beckett 214 is a computer lab where students, instructors, and staff are able to be productive and use the many technology services. The following tools are available in the lab:
Printers (B&W Free & Color for $.25)- Mac Computers
- Windows Computers
- Scanner
The NMC Technology Help Desk Assistant is available in the Lab to help find answers on technology tools such as Password Resets, Self-Service, Google, Microsoft, Microsoft Imagine, and others. The lab is located right by the Cafe on the second floor of the James Beckett building. Some of the specific programs on the computers in the lab are listed below:
- Microsoft Office 2016
- NotePad++
- Python 3.x
- Visual Studio “Professional” 2015
- Quickbooks Accountant 2015
- GameMaker
- ArcGIS
- SNAP
- And many more!
**For more information contact the Technology Help Desk at 231-995-3020 or visit nmc.edu/help.**
Feb 27, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
Announcement from the NMC Green Team:
Check Out The New & Improved RecycleSmart Take It Back Recycling Directory
The Take-It-Back Recycling Directory is now searchable and intuitive. Learn where to reuse, recycle, return, compost, donate or throw away your unwanted items. Click here to go to the directory.
Feb 27, 2017 | Student News
You’re halfway through the semester! We think you deserve a study break and free food.
Whether it’s going for a walk or making your favorite study snack, share what you enjoy doing between study sessions on Instagram by tagging your photos with #NMCStudyBreak.
If we choose your photo you could be the lucky student that receives a $25 gift card to Jimmy John’s!
How To Win:
Contest begins Monday, March 6 and ends Sunday, March 12. We’ll choose a winner and announce it on the NMC Instagram Monday, March 13.
Students currently enrolled in NMC:
- Follow NMC on Instagram @NMC_TC
- Tag your study break photo with #NMCStudyBreak (make sure your account isn’t private so we can see your photo)
Feb 24, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
The library has purchased many new books so far this new 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.
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Feb 24, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
The 6th Annual Pure A Cappella Festival will take place on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium. Enjoy a wonderful evening featuring multiple a cappella groups from the Grand Traverse Region.
Part of the proceeds from this event are donated back to NMC to fund scholarships and financial aid for the NMC Children’s Choir. Tickets are $13 and available at mynorthtickets.com
Feb 22, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
February 22, 2017
NMC math instructor Mary Burget and student Lauren HayesDriven to catch the Soviets in the space race of the 1950 and ’60s, black female NASA mathematicians solved the problem of putting astronauts into orbit, a story told in Hidden Figures, nominated for Best Picture* at this weekend’s Academy Awards.
Driven to offer NMC students more pathways to meet math graduation requirements, the math department solved the problem with Math 120, a class that, a la NASA, turns students into problem-solvers. Not just for the course, but for life.
“Our whole goal is that it’s more than math — they become good problem-solvers,” department chair Deb Pharo said of Math 120, added to the curriculum just two years ago as a way for liberal arts students whose programs don’t require additional math to fulfill graduation requirements.
But now and then a funny thing happens on the way to simply checking off the requirement: A student discovers a hidden passion for figures, and their whole career trajectory changes. Lauren Hayes (above, right) is Exhibit A.
Becoming a problem solver starts with students having confidence in their abilities. When she enrolled at NMC in 2015, Hayes, 27, didn’t. She failed her last math class before she graduated from Traverse City West High School in 2008 and wound up in a developmental math course. Her instructor, Mark Nelson, started building her confidence. In 120, officially titled Math Explorations, it took off.
“Math 120 made me feel proficient, like I could figure things out,” Hayes said. The course teaches students the “beauty and utility of mathematics” by presenting practical problems like personal finance and budgeting.
She enrolled in another math course, Probability and Statistics, which she’d been dreading. Instead, she “breezed” through it. Encouraged by Mary Burget, her 120 instructor, who turned to math herself after a first career in social work, Hayes switched her major from psychology to engineering.
“Once I had in my head that I was good at it, it was almost like I was,” said Hayes, who’s now enrolled in college algebra.
In fact, she’s craving more math than her engineering classes currently offer.
“I don’t really want to build things so much as understand how things work. I feel like math does that for me,” Hayes said.
That’s music to Burget and Pharo’s ears. While Math 120 exists so students can meet requirements, it’s also a practical, real-world course that can help students with lifelong decision making.
“It’s good for everybody. It’s a real class with real benefits,” said Pharo. “We want them to see it not as a math class, but something that’s more useful.”
Probability of Hidden Figures winning Best Picture - 1:25, per OddsChecker.
Feb 22, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
February 22, 2017
NMC math instructor Mary Burget and student Lauren HayesDriven to catch the Soviets in the space race of the 1950 and ’60s, black female NASA mathematicians solved the problem of putting astronauts into orbit, a story told in Hidden Figures, nominated for Best Picture* at this weekend’s Academy Awards.
Driven to offer NMC students more pathways to meet math graduation requirements, the math department solved the problem with Math 120, a class that, a la NASA, turns students into problem-solvers. Not just for the course, but for life.
“Our whole goal is that it’s more than math — they become good problem-solvers,” department chair Deb Pharo said of Math 120, added to the curriculum just two years ago as a way for liberal arts students whose programs don’t require additional math to fulfill graduation requirements.
But now and then a funny thing happens on the way to simply checking off the requirement: A student discovers a hidden passion for figures, and their whole career trajectory changes. Lauren Hayes (above, right) is Exhibit A.
Becoming a problem solver starts with students having confidence in their abilities. When she enrolled at NMC in 2015, Hayes, 27, didn’t. She failed her last math class before she graduated from Traverse City West High School in 2008 and wound up in a developmental math course. Her instructor, Mark Nelson, started building her confidence. In 120, officially titled Math Explorations, it took off.
“Math 120 made me feel proficient, like I could figure things out,” Hayes said. The course teaches students the “beauty and utility of mathematics” by presenting practical problems like personal finance and budgeting.
She enrolled in another math course, Probability and Statistics, which she’d been dreading. Instead, she “breezed” through it. Encouraged by Mary Burget, her 120 instructor, who turned to math herself after a first career in social work, Hayes switched her major from psychology to engineering.
“Once I had in my head that I was good at it, it was almost like I was,” said Hayes, who’s now enrolled in college algebra.
In fact, she’s craving more math than her engineering classes currently offer.
“I don’t really want to build things so much as understand how things work. I feel like math does that for me,” Hayes said.
That’s music to Burget and Pharo’s ears. While Math 120 exists so students can meet requirements, it’s also a practical, real-world course that can help students with lifelong decision making.
“It’s good for everybody. It’s a real class with real benefits,” said Pharo. “We want them to see it not as a math class, but something that’s more useful.”
Probability of Hidden Figures winning Best Picture - 1:25, per OddsChecker.
Feb 21, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
Over 25 university representatives will be on NMC’s main campus on Tuesday, March 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to talk with students, staff and faculty about their programs and the transfer process. The university representatives will be located in the Health & Science Building lobby on the main level.
This is your opportunity to discuss transfer requirements and get information on degrees available at a variety of schools without having to travel to each university. Bring your questions and explore your options! A list of colleges attending and a list of questions to ask at a transfer fair is available at nmc.edu/student-services/advising-center/college-visits.html
See you there!
Advising Staff
