Interview Times and Dates Set for NMC Presidential Candidates

Aug 15, 2019 | Intercom, Student News

TRAVERSE CITY — The five finalists for the position of NMC president will take part in a series of on-campus interviews and campus and community forums between August 23 and August 29. NMC’s Board of Trustees expects to name a new president in September, with a start date of Jan. 1, 2020.

The five finalists are pictured below:

On-campus Interview Schedule

• Friday, Aug. 23 – Nick Nissley
• Monday, Aug. 26 – Tom Watkins
• Tuesday, Aug. 27 – Marsha Danielson
• Wednesday, Aug. 28 – Tim Meyer
• Thursday, Aug. 29 – Allen Goben

Daily Schedule For Each Candidate

• 8:30–10:30 a.m. - Interview with Board of Trustees
  Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus
• 2:30–3:30 p.m. - Campus Forum
  Milliken Auditorium
• 4–5 p.m. – COMMUNITY FORUM
  Milliken Auditorium
• 5:30–6:30 p.m. - Follow-up Meeting of Candidate with Board of Trustees
  Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus

A total of 67 people applied for the position of NMC president. Presidential search firm The Pauly Group reviewed the applicants to ensure all met the minimum criteria for the job. The Pauly group recommended 20 candidates to the presidential search committee. That committee narrowed the list to eight candidates for video interviews. After the video interviews, the committee recommended five finalists for in-person interviews.

This is the culmination of work since Nov. 1, 2018, when current president Timothy J. Nelson announced his intention to retire on Dec. 31, 2019.

For more information and updates to the presidential transition process, visit nmc.edu/transition. For more information on the five finalists, visit nmc.edu/candidates.

Release date: August 15, 2019

For more information:

Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director, NMC Public Relations, Marketing & Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019

NMC and Michigan Tech create new articulation agreement for engineering students

Aug 7, 2019 | Intercom, Student News

TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) and Michigan Technological University have developed a new 2+2 degree program designed to  increase student completion and reduce the cost for engineering students by formalizing agreements between the two institutions to accept and award credit for classes taken.

NMC President Timothy J. Nelson and Michigan Tech President Richard J. Koubek signed the seven new articulation agreements Wednesday, August 7 at NMC’s Great Lakes Campus in Traverse City.

These articulations will begin in fall of 2019. Engineering students will be able to take their first two years at NMC then transfer to Michigan Tech as a junior.

NMC Sciences Department Head Jerry Dobek helped design the articulations and said, “This agreement creates a new pipeline for engineering students more likely to complete their 4-year degree at Michigan Tech and provides cost savings for students by allowing them to take their first two years at NMC. These agreements will really give our students a much stronger pathway to success.”

The engineering programs include:

• Biomedical
• Chemical
• Civil
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Electrical Engineering Technology

Students who complete this 2+2 program will be able to earn both an associate degree in science and arts at NMC and their bachelor of science in engineering in one of seven programs at Michigan Tech.

“Northwestern Michigan College is dedicated to creating pathways to success for our learners, while also working to find new ways to meet the needs of the industries in our community,” said President Nelson. “This new agreement with Michigan Technological University achieves both of those goals while solidifying NMC as a key connector and choice partner in the changing landscape of higher education.”

“Michigan Tech believes that education is the most powerful engine for social mobility,” said Koubek. ”With this latest set of articulation agreements, Michigan Tech and NMC, working together, can now provide students even greater opportunities to earn a four-year degree that will position them for successful, high-paying careers right here in Michigan.”

Work on these agreements between NMC and Michigan Tech started 18 months ago, but built on a strong shared history of collaboration. The first 2+2 program between the schools was created in 1990. This new set of agreements reflects how engineering programs have changed over the years and how graduation requirements have become more ‘specialized’.

NMC has articulation agreements in place with 35 educational institutions for more than 100 programs.

Release date: August 7, 2019

For more information:

Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director, NMC Public Relations, Marketing & Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019

NMC Board of Trustees to Interview Five Finalists for President

Aug 6, 2019 | Intercom, Student News

TRAVERSE CITY — Five people will visit Northwestern Michigan College to interview to become the college’s new president. The in-person interviews will be scheduled to take place within the next month. Those visits will include campus and community forums open to the public.

The finalists are:

• Marsha Danielson
• Allen Goben
• Tim Meyer
• Nick Nissley
• Thomas Watkins

NMC Board Chair Chris Bott said, “The Board appreciates the dedication of the search committee as we work to identify the right person to build upon our college’s successes and lead NMC into the future. The next phase will be critical as we learn how these candidates fit with our communities and culture.”

A total of 67 people applied for the position. Presidential search firm The Pauly Group reviewed the applicants to ensure all met the minimum criteria for the job. The Pauly group recommended 20 candidates to the presidential search committee. That committee narrowed the list to eight candidates for video interviews. After the video interviews, the committee recommended five finalists for in-person interviews.

This is the culmination of work since Nov. 1, 2018, when current president Timothy J. Nelson announced his intention to retire on Dec. 31, 2019.

NMC’s Board of Trustees expects to name a new president in September, with a start date of Jan. 1, 2020.

For more information and updates to the presidential transition process, visit nmc.edu/transition.

Release date: August 6, 2019

For more information:

Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director, NMC Public Relations, Marketing & Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019

iDance Bake Sale Aug. 5 and 6

Aug 5, 2019 | Intercom, Student News

NMC iDance, a student group centered around partner dance, is putting on a bake sale to raise funds for the next bi-annual Opera House Dance. The sale will be on the 5th and 6th of August from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on NMC’s campus in the Health & Science Building’s lobby.

NMC Presidential Search Committee to Interview Eight Candidates

Jul 31, 2019 | Intercom, Student News

TRAVERSE CITY — Eight people will take part in video interviews to become the new president of Northwestern Michigan College. The interviews with the presidential search committee are scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 5 and 6 in rooms 215/217 of NMC’s University Center. The meetings are open to the public.

The candidates are:

• Marcia Conston
• James Conwell
• Marsha Danielson
• Allen Goben
• Tim Meyer
• Nick Nissley
• Thomas Watkins
• Christy Weber

NMC Board Chair Chris Bott said, “The Board is excited to move forward with the important process of choosing the next leader of Northwestern Michigan College. Our institution is strong and is in a good position to attract a competitive pool of candidates. The Board remains committed to identifying the next leader dedicated to preparing our learners and our region for success.”

After the video interviews, the committee will recommend three to five candidates to the Board of Trustees for in-person interviews later in August.

A total of 67 people applied for the position. Presidential search firm The Pauly Group reviewed the applicants to ensure all met the minimum criteria for the job. The Pauly group recommended 20 candidates to the presidential search committee. That committee narrowed the list to eight candidates for video interviews.

This is the culmination of work since Nov. 1, 2018, when current president Timothy J. Nelson announced his intention to retire on Dec. 31, 2019.

• Nov. 27, 2018 – Request for proposals (RFP) put out for search consultant
• Jan. 15, 2019 – Pauly Group selected as the search consultant among four finalists
• Mar. 18 – Community member seats made available on presidential search committee. Holding eight seats, community members are the largest group within the 20-member committee that also includes trustees, faculty and staff. 
• April – Consultant holds forums with stakeholder groups on campus and in the community
• May 20 – Presidential profile approved, position advertised with July 7 as the deadline for priority consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however.
• July 7 – Date for priority applications to be received by Pauly Group
• July 8-9 – Pauly Group conducts initial screenings to select about 20 potential candidates for further Search Committee screening
• July 25 – Search Committee reviews pool and rates each candidate
• August 5-6 – Search Committee interviews semi-finalist candidates via video and recommends 3-5 finalists for further consideration by Board of Trustees through Board interviews and campus forums

NMC’s Board of Trustees expects to name a new president in September, with a start date of Jan. 1, 2020.

For more information and updates to the presidential transition process visit nmc.edu/transition.

Release date: July 31, 2019

For more information:

Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director, NMC Public Relations, Marketing & Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019