New books at the NMC library
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog.
On the menu: Daily specials at the Hawk Owl Café
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials daily on Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:30–6:30 p.m. The protein option is $9.99 and the vegetarian option is $7.99.
Monday, Jan. 15
Entrée: Lamb gyro or falafel
Side: lemon rice
Tuesday, Jan. 16
Entrée: Chicken & cheese quesadilla
Sides: Spanish rice & Mexican street corn
Wednesday, Jan. 17
Entrée: Sesame or tofu stir fry
Sides: basmati rice & egg roll
Thursday, Jan. 18
Entrée: Sausage, broccolini and sun-dried tomato rigatoni
Sides: broccoli and garlic bread
Friday, Jan. 19
Entrée: Crispy chicken w/ mac & cheese with buffalo sauce
Sides: asparagus
Advising Center drop-in sessions
Do you still need to register for the spring semester? If so, NMC’s advising team is here to help!
Drop-in sessions are available on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through January 23. To connect with an advisor, stop by the NMC Advising Center in the Osterlin Building or join virtually via Zoom. If you plan to join virtually, please join the meeting using a computer to ensure the best experience. Classes are filling up fast! For more info, visit nmc.edu/advising
Spring 2024 Tech Talks
Can technology make you a better student? Join Alison Thornton from Technology Support Services to receive training on the Google products that available to you at NMC as well as Canva.
TECHNOLOGY AT NMC AND ZOOM AND MORE…
Monday, January 15, Noon–1 p.m. or 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Learn about all the awesome technology resources you have available to you at NMC. Plus learn Zoom at the same time, including polls, breakout rooms, reactions, and more!
FILE MANAGEMENT – GOOGLE DRIVE & NETWORK DRIVES
Wednesday, January 17, Noon–1 p.m. or 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Come join a demonstration of how to save your files (word processing, presentations, and more) to various locations at NMC, so that you make sure they are backed up and easily accessible to Moodle.
GOOGLE DOCS
Monday, January 22, Noon–1 p.m. or 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Google Docs is a word processing software that is easy to use and allows convenient access. It is a great resource for your academic and vocational coursework.
GOOGLE EMAIL AND CALENDAR
Wednesday, January 24, Noon–1 p.m. or 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Using Google Email and Calendar is a daily requirement at NMC. Come to this overview to make sure you know how to use the daily tools you will be required to use!
GOOGLE SLIDES
Monday, January 29, Noon–1 p.m. or 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Google Slides is free and easy-to-use presentation software. Come watch an overview of how to use this software.
CANVA PRESENTATION BASICS – NEW!
Wednesday, January 31, Noon–1 p.m. or 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Canva is a free (go to canva.com to sign up for a free version) and easy to use for graphic design, documents, presentations and more! Come watch an overview of how to use fonts, colors, elements, photos, audio and video in this software. Great for graphically robust documents and presentations!
If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Help Desk at (231) 995-3020 or start a chat session at nmc.edu/help.
NMC celebrates MLK, Black History Month with Embrace the Dream programming
TRAVERSE CITY— Northwestern Michigan College kicks off its 2024 Embrace the Dream programming, a series of events marking Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month, on January 15.
Planned events include the following. A complete calendar of events, including events at other community locations, is available and will be updated at nmc.edu/embrace-the-dream.
January 15 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day:)
- Free admission to the Dennos Museum Center, 11 a.m.–4 p.m..
- Building Bridges with Music presents a Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance Day show, livestreamed at both the Dennos Museum Center and the Alluvion at 7 p.m.. NMC Cantus Children’s Choir and NMC Chamber Singers will perform along with other artists and musicians. Free ticketed event. Go to mynorthtickets.com for tickets.
January 18 Free screening of Razing Liberty Square 4 p.m.., Dutmers Theater inside Dennos Museum Center. Free ticketed event.
January 31 Third annual ‘Embrace the Dream’ read-aloud and craft event, 5-6:30 p.m.., NMC Library
Kids in preschool through sixth grade are invited to the library, located on the second level of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, to read, craft, and receive a free book. Accompanying adults are invited to join in or find a space in the building to relax while kids read and craft. Free and open to the public.
Sunday, February 11, 1–3 p.m.. Second Sunday Art Project – Embrace the Dream Get inspired by the watercolor work of Caldecott honor recipient E.B. Lewis who thoughtfully illustrates narratives of the African American experience for children’s books and create your own watercolor work. Join the fun for free with the price of Dennos Museum Center admission!
Thursday, February 22, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.. A Food for the Soul buffet will be served in the Hawk Owl Café. Open to the public. $14.
Friday, February 23, 7 p.m.. Straight Ahead concert in Milliken Auditorium inside the Dennos Museum Center. The Detroit-based all-female jazz ensemble has received multiple Grammy nominations and toured the world. Tickets $25-$35.
For more information visit nmc.edu/embrace-the-dream.
Release Date: January 10, 2024
For More Information:
Cari Noga
Communications Director
cnoga@nmc.edu
(231) 392-1800 (Call or text)
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-discriminationNMC opens Neurodiversity Support Center
TRAVERSE CITY — Beginning this month, support services designed specifically for neurodiverse NMC students will be offered for the first time at an on-campus center.
The pilot cohort of NMC’s Neurodiversity Support Center (NSC) consists of four students with a range of learning differences, including but not limited to anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive compulsive disorder. Students may still apply for NSC services, which are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and expand upon what is already provided by the college’s office of Disability Support Services.
NSC Coordinator Nancy Gray said the transition from high school to college is often more difficult for neurodiverse students. In high school, disability law grants them additional support services. In college, they must self-advocate. However, challenges with communication and initiation are a hallmark of neurodiversity.
“Neurodiverse students need more than the accommodations, which address academics. They need help and support, and the supports must also meet their social and sensory needs,” Gray said.
An English faculty member, Gray proposed the NSC after spending her 2022-23 sabbatical year researching neurodiversity support services that many other colleges and universities provide A key component of the NSC, located in Scholars Hall on NMC’s Front Street campus, will be training staff to meet the specific needs of these learners. For instance, self-stimulating behaviors, also known as “stimming,” help some neurodiverse students manage emotional and environmental conditions. Yet “stimming” is often frowned upon as disruptive.
“We want to normalize it, so that it is seen as both acceptable and necessary,” Gray said. “We need to increase awareness of neurodiversity, celebrate the strengths, and design educational practices that address the specific needs of neurodiverse students.”
Services will then include:
- Weekly one-on-one mentoring meetings to work on individual short- and long-term goals
- Structured study times in the Center with on-site tutors and success coaches
- Workshops and seminars that address needs and build skills
- Supported communication between students, faculty and NMC staff
- Regularly-scheduled virtual parent or support system meetings, as desired.
- Sensory-friendly social events, connecting students with similar interests
The prevalence of neurodiversity has increased significantly worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates autism spectrum disorder occurs in 1 of every 36 U.S. children, or 2.8 percent. In 2000 the prevalence was 1 in 150. About 11 percent of children have received an ADHD diagnosis, also per the CDC. Both conditions are significantly more prevalent among boys. Anxiety prevalence is estimated at just under 10 percent. Co-occurrence of multiple conditions is also common in neurodiverse individuals.
An advisory body including neurodiverse students, NMC employees and community partners have assisted Gray in planning the NSC. For more information, visit nmc.edu/neurodiversity
Release date: JANUARY 8, 2024
For more information:
Nancy Gray
Neurodiversity Support Center Coordinator
ngray@nmc.edu
(505) 501-3258 (mobile)
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discriminationParking enforcement starts Jan. 15
The Traverse City Parking Patrol will begin issuing warnings at NMC on Monday, Jan. 15 and start issuing citations for parking violations on Monday, Jan. 22. All NMC students and employees must have their 2023-2024 permits displayed then. If you haven’t received your permit, they’re available at the Campus Safety & Security office in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center (#9 on the Front Street Campus map) and the Enrollment Services office on the main level of the Tanis Building (#5 on the Front Street Campus map).
The Traverse City Police Department has provided the following information on how to avoid parking tickets on campus by properly displaying your parking permit:
- Place your permit in the bottom left-hand corner of your windshield.
- Place your permit right side up. An upside-down permit will be considered invalid.
- Hang tags must be on the rear view mirror.
- Be sure that the expiration date on your permit can be seen from the outside of your vehicle. (Some vehicles have a tint on the edges of their windshield, so be sure your permit is not behind a tint, as it will make it difficult to see from the outside.) When it doubt, get out of your vehicle and be sure you can see the entire permit from the outside.
If you do get a ticket, payment can be made at the red drop-off payment box at the east end of the Cedar lot in front of the Health & Science Building on main campus. You can also mail the fine in to the city, or pay at the parking services office in the public parking garage at 303 E. State St. Payment information is also on each ticket.
If you have any questions about parking enforcement on campus, please call Campus Safety & Security at (231) 995-1111.
Trustee Building & Site committee meets Jan. 9; Fellows Nominating committee Jan. 12
TRAVERSE CITY — The Building & Site committee of Northwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9 in the President’s Conference Room of the Tanis Building on NMC’s main campus, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City. The official meeting notice is available here.
The Fellows Nominating committee will meet at 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12 in the President’s Conference Room of the Tanis Building on NMC’s main campus, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City. The official meeting notice is available here.
For more information on either meeting, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
RELEASE DATE: January 5, 2024
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discriminationDesign thinking workshop
Do you have a project or an idea and need help bringing it to fruition? Join the upcoming design thinking workshop that is being offered in February. This hands-on series will introduce the design thinking process to NMC faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders. Together, we’ll:
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- connect and empathize
- define challenges
- ideate and prototype solutions
- test and assess solutions
- review
This hands-on workshop will frame “how might we” questions to help participants learn how to innovate and meet their goals. The sessions will be facilitated by Brittany VanderBeek and will be held on February 5, 19 and 26 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in room 104/105 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center.
Dennos Museum store annual winter sale
The Dennos Museum store’s annual winter clearance sale begins Wednesday, Dec, 27. Enjoy deep discounts on art-inspired products, 2024 calendars, and all remaining holiday ornaments, cards and décor! Items move quickly so make sure to pop in to snag a great deal on something unique!
NMC among top 10 nationally for short-term study abroad
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC has received its highest-ever ranking for short-term study abroad by the Institute of International Education, notching the No. 10 spot in the nation.
All nine institutions ahead of NMC in the category of community college academic study abroad participation have much higher enrollments, averaging 17,000 students. As a percentage of fall enrollment, NMC’s 50 students who traveled in 2022 ranks first among community colleges in the nation, with nearly 2 percent of students participating in a study abroad experience.
Rankings are for the first travel season (spring/summer 2022) following COVID-19. Countries NMC students traveled to in 2022 were Colombia, France, Spain and the United Kingdom. In 2023 53 students traveled to Guatemala, Morocco, Iceland, Spain and Portugal.
NMC’s previous highest rank was 17th in 2015. Currently, 65 students are slated to travel to Brazil, Costa Rica, Ireland, India and Switzerland in May 2024.
Twenty-five of those students will travel with a complimentary passport. In February, NMC was one of only 40 institutions nationwide to win a $4,000 grant, also from IIE, which covered 25 free passports. Required for travel beyond North America, passports typically cost $160 and are valid for 10 years.
Studying abroad is one type of experiential learning opportunity. In its strategic plan, NMC’s goal is that every credential-seeking student have at least one experiential learning opportunity before graduation.
To help students with the cost of studying abroad, NMC also offers the Global Opportunities Scholarship, established by former president Timothy J. Nelson and his wife Nancy Johnson. Most students are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship that typically covers about 25 percent of the cost.
For more information, visit nmc.edu/study-abroad
Release date: December 15, 2023
For more information:
Jim Bensley
Director of International Services and Service Learning
(231) 995-2527
jbensley@nmc.edu
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discriminationFoundation invests $50,000 in NoBo Mrkt
TRAVERSE CITY — The Northwestern Michigan College Foundation (NMCF) and NoBo Mrkt are pioneering a new partnership that aims to bring a fresh wave of opportunities to NMC and its students.
For the first time, the NMCF is embarking on impact investing in a local business with the goal of increasing innovation in Northern Michigan and creating new community partnerships with benefits for NMC students. Thanks to a specifically designated and generous gift, the NMCF will invest $50,000 into NoBo Mrkt, a cafe and beverage bar located in the Commongrounds building, 414 E. Eighth St., Traverse City.
This membership investment, set to become a part of the NMC Foundation’s portfolio, offers the Foundation 5% equity in NoBo Mrkt as a safety net for the investment.
In impact investing, investors seek to achieve measurable positive impact on society or the environment as well as financial returns. In the case of the NMCF and NoBo Mrkt, the desired impact is increased innovation in northern Michigan and new community partnerships with benefits for NMC students, such as paid internships, business opportunities for NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute students and graduates, and much more. NoBo Mrkt’s founding chef, James Thomas III, is a GLCI alumnus who also received the Michigan Reconnect scholarship for students 25 and older.
Additionally, the NMC Foundation has adopted an Impact Investments provision. It allows the Foundation to invest up to $500,000 or 0.5% of the portfolio’s assets, whichever is less, in impact investments which support NMC’s strategic goals and diversify its portfolio.
“I believe this investment will help provide great opportunities to enhance learning for GLCI students and benefit the local economy. Our foundation board saw this as a win-win,” said Jayne Mohr, NMCF Board chair.
About NMC Foundation:
The NMC Foundation mobilizes generosity to advance learning for a global community. The foundation was founded in 1981 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in support of Northwestern Michigan College. Thanks to the generosity of our alumni and friends, the foundation is a leader in resourcing learning, innovation, and community transformation.
About GLCI:
NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute is American Culinary Federation-accredited and offers certificates and associate degrees in culinary arts, with specialties in baking/pastry and culinary-maritime. Located at NMC’s Great Lakes campus, GLCI’s facilities include baking, introductory and advanced kitchens, and Lobdell’s teaching restaurant.
About NoBo Mrkt:
NoBo Mrkt is a new, innovative community space that operates at the intersection of food and entrepreneurship. Its mission is to strengthen local food markets in the Grand Traverse region by fostering a culture of support to new and evolving “foodpreneurs.” Together with the Grand Traverse Foodshed Alliance, NoBo Mrkt will provide community, entrepreneurship and mentoring opportunities based on inclusion and equitable opportunities for the Grand Traverse region.
Release date: DECEMBER 13, 2023
For more information:
Jennifer Hricik
Interim Director of the NMC Foundation and AVP of Resource Development at NMC
jhricik@nmc.edu
(336) 264-0808
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discriminationFeeding America mobile food pantry
The final mobile food pantry for 2023 will be held on Tuesday, December 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (car line up starts at 11, distribution starts 11:30 a.m.). Hop in the line in the Maple Lot on the Front Street Campus and drive through the distribution loop. Food will be loaded into your trunk. All students and their families are encouraged to participate. Each recipient receives approximately 7-10 days of fresh fruit and produce on a first come, first serve basis.
No car? No problem! You’re welcome to “walk through” and receive goods in a carry-able way. Feel free to bring a backpack or other reusable bags!
As a college, we recognize that so many students live paycheck to paycheck. Our mobile food pantry is specifically designed for students to supplement income with fresh, healthy foods and free up limited funds to go towards other expenses.
Mobile food pantries at NMC are offered in conjunction with grant funding and a partnership with Feeding America West Michigan. Distribution throughout 2923 has been wholly funded by grant funding with 3,500-5,000 pounds of fresh food were distributed to an average 110 families each month during the academic school year.
The Food Pantry program is currently seeking donations to continue the program in 2024. Each mobile pantry costs up to $875 to offer. Sponsors and donations can be sent to the NMC Foundation with the designation “Food Pantry” or “Mobile Food Pantry”.
Apply to Graduate
Class of 2024—have you applied to graduate? If not, now is the time!
After you register for your last semester of classes, apply to graduate! All students are required to submit this application to receive their credential. The graduation application is available in NMC Self-Service. Select “Apply to Graduate” under the “Student Records” tab to submit your application.
If you have any questions, email records@nmc.edu or call (231) 995-1049.
NMC Esports varsity Valorant team wins championship
The NMC Esports varsity Valorant team beat the previously undefeated Butler University, 2-0 on December 6 to win their divisional playoff championship in the NACE Starleague Varsity Plus Division.
Watch a recording of the competition here.
First employed police recruits graduate Dec. 9
Law enforcement agencies from UP to metro Detroit will gain new officers
EDITORS: Media coverage of the graduation is welcome. It will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Cherryland VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Drive, Traverse City.
TRAVERSE CITY — Students in NMC’s first 16-week condensed Police Academy program will graduate Saturday and head immediately to jobs around the state, exiting an enrollment- to- employment pipeline that will ultimately improve community safety in Michigan.
Nine of the 10 graduates are employed, or sponsored, recruits whose tuition was paid for through the Michigan Public Safety Academy Assistance Program, established a year ago to help address the critical, statewide need for additional police officers. Law enforcement agencies are eligible for up to $20,000 per recruit for tuition and other training costs, plus $4,000 in salary.
Thanks to that and changes to NMC’s structure which condensed the Academy from two semesters to one, eight agencies are now gaining an additional officer: police departments in Traverse City, Manistee and Farmington Hills, sheriff’s offices in Grand Traverse, Manistee, Antrim and Benzie counties, and the Escanaba Department of Public Safety.
“That creates a potential police officer for us in literally half the time,” said Grand Traverse County Sheriff Mike Shea, who will attend graduation to support his recruit, Andrew Bankey. “We will be able to have that officer in a patrol car the week after he graduates. It is going to help immensely.”
Shea expects Bankey to be on the department’s schedule the week of Dec. 15. He also plans to sponsor at least two and possibly three recruits in NMC’s Academy starting in January. The combination of the state assistance program and NMC’s shorter structure means Shea’s hiring picture is much brighter than a year ago.
“I’m cautiously optimistic that we have turned a corner, at least locally,” said Shea, who graduated from NMC in 2005 himself. “Between people in the hiring process and/or being sponsored, I believe we will have all of our current vacancies accounted for.”
When Connor Rischel graduates Saturday, Manistee Police Chief Josh Glass will fill one of his three current vacancies. Rischel is the first sponsored recruit Glass has had in his 20-year career. Like Shea, Glass said the 16-week schedule made it possible.
“It gets the person up and running and impacts the services we provide our community,” he said. “Not as many people are entering our profession.”
Glass praised the Police Academy curriculum under the leadership of Director Gail Kurowski, who has led a shift to scenario-based training, which simulates real-world situations. The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES), sets a minimum threshold for such training that NMC far exceeds.
“Whenever possible, we will teach the MCOLES training modules with scenario-based instruction,” said Kurowski, who expects another class of ten, eight of whom are sponsored, to start in January.
“Based on my experience, I certainly would promote or advocate for sending students to NMC’s academy,” Glass said.
NMC is also the only academy in Michigan to offer drone certification to students. NMC can also meet another practical need for recruits.
“One of the big draws for NMC is that they have housing available. That’s a big deal in northern Michigan,” Glass said.
For more information on NMC’s program, visit nmc.edu/police.
Media coverage of the graduation is welcome. It will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Cherryland VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Drive, Traverse City.
Release date: December 7, 2023
For more information:
Cari Noga
NMC Communications Director
(231) 392-1800 (mobile – call or text)
cnoga@nmc.edu
Day-of graduation contact:
Gail Kurowski
NMC Police Academy Director
gkurowski@nmc.edu
(517) 256-8772 (mobile)
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discriminationGala to Give 2024 survey
Gala to Give 2023 was a success! The roaring 20s never looked so good! Thank you to everyone who attended and supported us last year. This year we have hopes to make another Gala to Give happen!
If you weren’t able to attend last year, let us fill you in—Gala to Give was created to celebrate students, faculty/staff, alumni, and even community members with music, fundraising and networking! The weather was cold, but it was warm inside the Hagerty Center as over 300 people showed and had a great night!
This year we are aiming to celebrate everyone with a fun night to dress up, converse with new people, and celebrate all of the accomplishments throughout the past year. In order to make this happen again we need your help. We are requesting your input to help us decide if we should put on another Gala to Give. We would love to host this special event, but need your help in order to do so! Please take one moment to let us know your thoughts.
Thank you, and happy holidays!
– The Gala to Give committee
Visual Communications pro-bono project submissions due
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s Visual Communications department invites area non-profit groups to submit graphic design, art direction and new media projects for consideration as pro bono class projects during the spring 2024 semester.
Part of the Visual Communications curriculum, the class project is free to the non-profits selected. The goal is a real-world assignment that allows students to interact with clients and exposes them to the commercial printing and production worlds, including film and new media production, creative advertising, graphic design and packaging. Projects will be completed by the end of the spring semester in April 2024.
Potential projects could include logos, brochures, ad campaigns, packaging, graphic design, branding, posters, infographics, announcements, invitations, film, motion graphics, animations, exhibition design, TV commercials or anything relating to visual communications, commercial art, illustration and film or web design. The department is especially interested in conceptually-driven projects that will offer the students substantial opportunity for interaction with the client and process.
Please include the following in your submission:
- Description, tone and purpose of the design work requested, as well as the targeted audience you identify being associated with this work / your organization.
- List out EACH piece (logo / brochure / short film, etc.) that make up the ideal whole of your project. Other pieces may be identified by your student team or elements may be excluded based on their contracted plan or suggested in place of ones on this list.
- Ideal completion date between February 28 and April 25. All projects will be completed by April 30. Feel free to stagger dates individual elements might be due.
- Ideal time for mid-way progress check meeting in March.
- Budget: While there is no fee for the services students will provide, organizations must provide funds for printing / production expenses. NMC is happy to coordinate printing / production and get quotes under all budgets, and the students should be included in this step as it gains them experience in obtaining production quotes.
Please submit project consideration requests to instructor Caroline Schaefer-Hills at cschaefer@nmc.edu by January 5.
Release date: December 4, 2023
For more information:
Caroline Schaefer-Hills
Visual Communications chair
(231) 995-1334
cschaefer@nmc.edu