Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Notable Accomplishments provided by Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Directions (SD) and Institutional Effectiveness Criteria (IE) are provided where possible. (more…)
Six candidates will run for two open NMC Board of Trustee positions during the Nov. 8 general election. (more…)
TRAVERSE CITY — In an effort to advance negotiations with the Michigan Education Association (MEA), Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) petitioned the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) for a fact finding analysis. NMC made the request following an August 5 mediated collective bargaining session where members of NMC and MEA union bargaining teams met to discuss outstanding contract issues.
Fact finding allows a neutral, state-appointed representative to create a non-binding report on the remaining disputes.
NMC requested that MERC initiate the fact finding process because faculty bargaining representatives have advised the college that the bargaining unit members will likely reject its last proposal.
In the Petition for Fact Finding, NMC states: “Publicizing the facts and recommendations of the fact finder will assist the parties in attempting to find common ground.”
The NMC administration looks forward to the report.
NMC’s request for fact finding follows the college’s March 21, 2016 request for state-appointed mediation. Since the faculty voted to unionize in March 2015, NMC has:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
(231) 995-1019
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
Think about submitting a KUDOS to them through this link. They will receive an email, and the kudos will appear in the next Intercom, so everyone at NMC can appreciate them too!
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
If you have accounts through Voya Financial – please watch for upcoming mailings!
At the end of 2016 the Office of Retirement Services will be launching an automatic increase campaign. Qualified employees (those who are not receiving the maximum contribution from NMC because you decreased your contributions) will receive communication from Voya Financial regarding your contribution rates. Unless you actively choose to “opt out” your contribution rate will be increased by 1 percent effective on January 1, 2017.
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Look for These Exciting Specials!
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The Global Literature Reading Group committee has chosen books and discussion dates for the 2016-17 school year:
Discussions will be held on the dates above from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Scholars Hall Room 104.
Copies of In a Sunburned Country are available for the subsidized price of $5.00. Contact Tina Ulrich in the library (995-1063 or tulrich@nmc.edu) for more information.
Learn more about the Global Literature Reading Group here.
Happy summer reading from the Global Lit Group!
This Week Look forward to Amazing Specials!
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Friday!
KUDOS- (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
Kudos to Scott Goethals, Keith Weber, Michelle Poertner, John Velis – They had an incredibly challenging task conducting the CIT Instructor Search. They had a strong pool of internal and external candidates. The team exemplified NMC values through their discussions of whom to select and their ultimate decisions. It was amazing to see this team work together and come to the best conclusion for the department, NMC, and our students. I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with this team. Thank you.
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
The Human Resources team has the pleasure to inform you that the Staff Tuition Reimbursement Program has been revised to provide better support for staff at NMC. The maximum reimbursement amount per eligible employee, per year, has been increased from $1,500 to $3,000 to provide better support toward the costs of 4-year and advanced degrees pursued for the purpose of personal and professional development.
The program’s purpose remains “To promote the professional development and career growth of NMC staff, which supports the creation of a Learning Organization by investing in people.”
The application is available on the employee site here (login required), and you can find it in the HR Public shared drive.
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Notable Accomplishments provided by Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Directions (SD) and Institutional Effectiveness Criteria (IE) are provided where possible. (more…)
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.