Commencement May 5
Faculty and staff who will participate should be at the high school by 1:30 pm. From the high school gym parking lot, enter the left set of doors and proceed upstairs to the first room on the left.
Moodle2 4U Training Sessions
More Moodle2 4U training sessions coming soon for the week of May 7. Details will be sent out via email.
Interested in expanding your ability to use Moodle as a part of your classroom or want to prepare for teaching online?
Contact Tracy Russo (trusso@nmc.edu or 995-1957) for information on our teachingSOLUTIONS summer opportunities starting in May.
NMC Position Vacancies
Following are positions currently open at NMC. For detailed information on externally posted positions, please visit NMC’s web page at www.nmc.edu/jobs Information on internal postings has been emailed.
OPEN POSTINGS
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct Instructor – Clinical Nursing (38-443)
Professional Staff – Full time
Annual Giving Specialist (67-443)
Coordinator of Major Gifts (68-443)
Student Employee
White Pine Press Copy Editor-Student Employee (65-443)
White Pine Press Photographer-Student Employee (64-443)
White Pine Press Writer-Student Employee (66-443)
Writing and Reading Center Reader-Student Employee (75-443)
Summer Residence Life Crew-Student Employee (78-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Busser-Hagerty Center (72-443)
Bartender-Hagerty Center (73-443)
Student Financial Services-Front Desk Assistant (77-443)
CLOSED PENDING OUTCOME
Support Staff – Full time
President’s Office Assistant (45-443)
Support Staff – Part time
Administrative Assistant – Center for Instructional Excellence (40-443)
Technical/Paraprofessional Staff – Full time
NMC Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Lisa Boike Programmer/Analyst 7 years
Kudos to Roy Bartle, Patrick Tesner and Dustin Ignash of Sodexo
To Roy Bartle, Patrick Tesner and Dustin Ignash of Sodexo for their willingness to provide 11 hot meals for the Juan Siddi Flamenco Dancers with very little notice. Not only did they make it possible, they provided a delicious meal and did it cheerfully.
Kudos to Craig Shattuck
To Craig Shattuck for his positive and can do attitude while working NMC’s Got Talent event. We were so grateful to have his optimistic outlook. Thank you Craig, for being such a positive part of NMC’s community!
Kudos to Wendy Rogers
To Wendy Rogers for always taking the time to help answer questions regarding books. The book vendors and I agree that Wendy is helpful and knowledgeable in her position!
Third Annual Great Lakes Culinary Institute Scholarship Dinner at Siren Hall, Sunday
The third annual Lulu’s Bistro/Siren Hall/Great Lakes Culinary Institute Scholarship Dinner will be held Sunday, April 22, at Siren Hall in Elk Rapids.
The dinner benefits scholarships for Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute. Each year five culinary institute students are selected to each take charge of one course of the five course dinner. Each student works with chefs and staff to prepare and serve the course.
Reservations are required for the event. The cost is $40 per person for the five-course dinner. Cocktails are served starting at 4 p.m. with dinner served promptly at 5 p.m. To make reservations, call Siren Hall at (231) 264-6062.
In case you missed it
Adapted in TC: ADA is a beginning — Susan Odgers, Record-Eagle, April 7, 2012
Wellness Presentation: Tips for a Healthy Neck and Back
Are you suffering from back and neck problems? The NMC Wellness Committee is responding to our recent survey with another offering – this one for general back problems and ergonomics at work. Join us for a one-hour presentation by Dr. Carrie Mayes which will….
- Focus on general posture and lifting, sleep postures and spinal stress that most affect our health, neck and back over time
- Teach you how repeated postures like sitting, driving, and computer work can create or contribute to back and neck problems
- Include a computer, keyboard, and desktop set-up to demonstrate ergonomic recommendations for the chair, screen height, keyboard, etc.
- Stress how you can make positive changes just by taking back suggestions from this presentation to apply to your work area
- Answer individual concerns and questions, with handouts provided
Carrie Mayes, chiropractic physician, was a health and physical education teacher and coach prior to becoming a chiropractor. She incorporates wellness education into her Traverse City private practice.
Friday, April 20, 2012
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Oleson Center Rooms A & B
RSVP to attend this program by responding to this email at: ckasper@nmc.edu – we’ll then send you an invitation to save the time on your calendar.
NMC’s Phi Theta Kappa honored at national convention
Northwestern Michigan College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (Alpha Rho Pi) was honored with several awards at the 94th Phi Theta Kappa Convention in Nashville, Saturday night.
NMC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter was honored as one of the top 28 chapters in the world.
NMC student MacKenzie Campbell (Traverse City West graduate) was named a Distinguished Member.
NMC’s PTK leadership: President Erica Hamilton (Mesick), Ashley Flees (Kalkaska), Nargilya Gasanova (international student from Turkmenistan), Bryan Kelly (Livonia Bentley), Sophia House (home school – Frankfort), Erica Peplinski (Grand Traverse Academy) and Ashley Finfrock (Grand Traverse Academy) were named a Distinguished Officer Team.
The chapter earned Honors in Action for a volunteer fair they held in November as the culmination of research on how the dissemination of information influences individuals’ capacity to volunteer in the Grand Traverse community and beyond.
NMC’s chapter advisors are Nicholeen Frusti and Kari Kahler. Kahler also serves as the Michigan Regional Coordinator, and the Michigan Region was one of two in the world to be honored as a Distinguished Region.
A record number of more than 4,000 Phi Theta Kappa members and advisors, representing 587 chapters from around the world attended the conference. A total of 1,897 entries were received for the 2012 Hallmark Awards Competition.
myNMC Employee Landing Page
myNMC is now a new employee landing page where you can reach all of your NMC links.
myNMC provides employees the opportunity to login once in order to reach a list of many NMC web applications. Many of these web applications fall under SSO (single sign-on) and are logged in from the initial log-in.
To access myNMC and to Bookmark the myNMC page , follow these directions…
1. Go to www.nmc.edu
2. Select the myNMC link from the upper right-hand corner of the web page.
3. Login with your NMCID and password.
4. You will be taken to your myNMC page, employee, student or community/retiree, based on your NMCID credentials.
5. At this point you can bookmark the myNMC link in your browser.
Please Note: For security reasons, we recommend users to Bookmark only the landing page, and not the individual web application pages (i.e. Banner, Intranet or Google).
If you have questions regarding myNMC, please contact the NMC Technology Help Desk at 995-3020 or helpdesk@nmc.edu.
2012 NMC Retirement & Recognition
2012 Retirement & Recognition Reception
April 25 ~ 4:30 to 7:00 pm ~ Hagerty Center
Join us as we honor our retirees, co-workers who have reached milestone employment anniversaries, and winners of the 2012 Foundation Excellence Awards! The deadline to RSVP for this event is MONDAY, APRIL 16. Please e-mail cpaul@nmc.edu or call 995-1026.
New this year: Because NMC is committed to valuing all people, the Employee Recognition Committee has recommended that beginning April 2012, all regular faculty and staff service time will include any adjunct and supplemental time that was worked prior to becoming a regular employee.
If you worked as adjunct faculty or supplemental staff before being hired into a regular position, that time will be added to your anniversary date. Service time will now include original hire date to present, minus any breaks in employment of one month or more.
For 2012, you will receive a transition gift if you have received or will receive another service award within five years. This is to avoid taxation for receiving multiple service awards within a five year period. Your next service award gift will include your added service time, and will put you back on schedule for an award every five years.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, feel free to contact Lori at 5-1143. For questions about your years of service, please contact Cheri at 5-1026.
We appreciate you and are pleased to honor all of your service to the College.
Here’s a list of this year’s honorees:
RETIREES
Judy Albers…………………………………….. Assistant to the Museum Director
Jay Beery*………………………………………. Technical Instructor
Sonia Clem……………………………………… Annual Giving Officer
James Crockett……………………………… Communications Instructor
Carol Danly…………………………………….. Event Scheduler
Bea Gauthier………………………………….. Office Manager – Technical Division
Kathy Gordon……………………………….. Groundskeeper
Jean Johnson…………………………………. Office Manager – Maritime Academy
Chris Keenan…………………………………. Director of Human Resources
Charlene Lutes……………………………… Director – Bridge Program
Natalie Miller…………………………………. Custodian
Mary Norris*…………………………………. Business Instructor
Mark Puchala*………………………………. Humanities Instructor
Linda Rea………………………………………… Secretary – Center of Instructional Excellence
Ann Swaney…………………………………… Librarian
*Faculty Emeritus Award recipient
FACULTY & STAFF
5 Years
Sharon Angel……………………………… Custodian
Richard Emerson……………………… Technical Adjunct Instructor
Stephen Fewins………………………… Custodian
John Fitzpatrick………………………… Business Adjunct Instructor
James Gaylord…………………………… Custodian
James Gray………………………………….. Custodian
Michael Hainen…………………………. Maritime Adjunct Instructor
Brian Heffner…………………………….. Business/Social Sciences Adjunct Instructor
Renee Jacobson………………………… Director of Health Services
Todd Kalish………………………………… Science/Math Adjunct Instructor
Kelly King…………………………………….. Operations Manager – Aviation
Barbara Law………………………………. Health Occupations Adjunct Instructor
Kristy McDonald………………………. Business Instructor
Carole McKee…………………………….. Health Occupations Adjunct Instructor
Cari Noga…………………………………….. Writer/Public Relations Specialist
Kristal Nolf………………………………….. Instructional Design and Training Coordinator
Nathan Peplinski………………………. Science/Math Instructor
Deborah Podolka…………………….. Humanities Adjunct Instructor
Stephen Quick……………………………. Humanities Adjunct Instructor
Jeffrey Sabins…………………………….. Custodian
Anthony Sauerbrey…………………. Chief Flight Instructor
Adam Shafer………………………………. Science/Math Instructor
Holly Spaulding…………………………. Communications Adjunct Instructor
William Stott………………………………. Science/Math Adjunct Instructor
Cheryl Sullivan………………………….. Controller
Paul Vittorelli…………………………….. Physical Education Adjunct Instructor
10 Years
Barbara Assendelft…………………. Business/Social Sciences Adjunct Instructor
Edward Bailey…………………………… Director of Technical Academic Area
Jerry Beatty………………………………… Technical Instructor
Lisa Blackford……………………………. Social Sciences Instructor
Cheryl Bloomquist…………………… Social Sciences Instructor
Sonia Clem………………………………….. Annual Giving Officer
Vicki Cook……………………………………. Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration
Carol Danly…………………………………. Event Scheduler
Jim Filkins……………………………………. Communications Instructor
Darby Hiller-Freund……………….. Executive Director of Research, Planning and Effectiveness
Lisa Krupp-Wilmeth……………….. Social Sciences Adjunct Instructor
Richard Mathis………………………….. Technical Adjunct Instructor
Johnathon Mauk……………………….. Communications Instructor
Cathy McCall………………………………. Administrative Services Specialist
Wayne Moody…………………………… Program Coordinator – Automotive
Mindy Morton……………………………. Humanities Adjunct Instructor
Jim Nelson…………………………………… Science/Math Instructor
Mike Oberlin………………………………. Social Sciences Adjunct Instructor
Barcley Owens…………………………… Communications Instructor
Dianne Owens……………………………. Communications Adjunct Instructor
Nancy Parshall………………………….. Communications Instructor
Vicki Rumbach…………………………… Assistant – Training and Research
Kristen Salathiel……………………….. Communications Instructor
Gary Schettek…………………………….. Groundskeeper
Dave Sobolewski………………………. Chief Engineer – Motor, Maritime Academy
Jeff Straw…………………………………….. Business Instructor
Preston Taylor………………………….. Social Sciences Adjunct Instructor
Alison Thornton……………………….. Coordinator of Technology Support Services
Rebecca Wooters…………………….. Health Occuptions Instructor
15 Years
Ernest Dunham…………………………. Warehouse Clerk
Michael Emerson……………………… Communications/Humanities Instructor
Thomas Gordon……………………….. Humanities Instructor
Mark Howell………………………………. Communications Instructor
Shayrrl McCready……………………. Assistant – Parsons-Stulen Welcome Desk
Craig Mulder………………………………. Executive Director of Learning Resources and Technologies
Beth Norconk…………………………….. Desktop Computer Support Specialist
Robert Pierson………………………….. Technical Instructor
Robert Rodriguez…………………….. Culinary Arts Instructor
Dennis Schultz…………………………… Technician – Video and Instructional Support Systems
Cathlyn Sommerfield………………. Director of Research Services
Ann Swaney……………………………….. Librarian
Michael Torre……………………………. Humanities Instructor
20 Years
Maureen Carlson……………………… Publication Assistant – Extended Educational Services
Kim Hanninen……………………………. Museum Registrar/Exhibit Preparator
Fred Laughlin……………………………. Director of Great Lakes Culinary Institute
Linda Laughlin………………………….. Business and Culinary Arts Adjunct Instructor
Deborah Maison………………………. Counselor
Terri Reisig…………………………………. Communications Adjunct Instructor
Shelley Rollin……………………………… Assistant – Admissions
Dan Wasson……………………………….. Training Specialist-Training and Research
25 Years
Judy Albers…………………………………. Assistant to the Museum Director
Jim Coughlin……………………………….. Science/Math Instructor
Diane Emling……………………………… Social Sciences Instructor
Kristi Hallett……………………………….. Cashier/Bookkeeper – Accounts Receivable
Robert Hamilton………………………. Communications Instructor
Alan Hart……………………………………… Director of Police Academy
Chris Keenan……………………………… Director of Human Resources
Michelle Poertner…………………….. Program Manager – Tutorial Services
Kathly Sedlacek…………………………. Administrative Assistant – Records and Registration/Testing
30 Years
Jay Beery……………………………………… Technical Instructor
Kari Kahler…………………………………. Director of Learning Services
Daniel Murphy………………………….. Maintenance Mechanic
Mary Norris……………………………….. Business Instructor
Terry Sievert……………………………… Technical Instructor
40 Years
Jan Gasnik……………………………………. Specialist – Records
Transition Gift Recipients
Michael Anderson……………………. Communications Instructor
Alan Beer…………………………………….. Technician – Digital Media Systems
Edward Borstel…………………………. Aviation Maintenance Supervisor
Amy Braun………………………………….. Medical Assistant – Student Health Services
Judy Chu………………………………………. Communications Instructor
Aaron Cook………………………………… Director of Aviation
Marguerite Cotto……………………… Vice President for Lifelong and Professional Learning
Dave Crawford………………………….. Specialist – Bridge/Open Learning Center
Gerald Dobek…………………………….. Science/Math Instructor
Julie Doyal…………………………………… Program Coordinator – Extended Educational Services
Judy Druskovich……………………….. Administrative Assistant – President’s Office
Brandon Everest………………………. Social Sciences Instructor
Nicole Fewins…………………………….. Business Instructor
Kathryn Fischer………………………… Health Occupations Instructor
Cheri Garvin……………………………….. Assistant – Admissions Office
Rhonda Greiner………………………… Bookstore Manager
Martha Griggs……………………………. Secretary – Public Relations and Marketing
Lucy House…………………………………. Culinary Arts Instructor
Sherry Howard-Spreitzer………………. Business Instructor
Frank Jabour……………………………… Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
Michael Jacobson……………………… Science/Math and Social Sciences Instructor
Laura Jaquish…………………………….. Science/Math Instructor
Bronwyn Jones…………………………. Communications Instructor
Blake Key…………………………………….. Science/Math Instructor
Gary Klotzbach………………………….. Business and Humanities Instructor
Peter LaCourse…………………………. Coordinator – Physical Education
Gregory LaCross………………………. Science/Math Instructor
Janet Lively…………………………………. Communications Instructor
Tamella Livengood………………….. Health Occupations Instructor
Charlene Lutes………………………….. Director – Bridge Program (retiree)
Regis McCord…………………………….. Social Sciences Instructor
Janice McKinnon………………………. General Merchandise Supervisor
Lisa Molmen………………………………. Programmer/Analyst
Mark Nelson………………………………. Science/Math Instructor
Keith Overbaugh………………………. Science/Math Instructor
Joel Papcun…………………………………. Culinary Arts Instructor
Debra Patterson……………………….. Program Assistant – Extended Educational Services
James Press………………………………… Humanities Instructor
Mark Puchala…………………………….. Humanities Instructor (retiree)
Linda Racine………………………………. Director of Program Advancement
Darrell Rogers…………………………… Training Specialist – Training and Research
Judith Rokos………………………………. STCW Clerk and Sea Project Specialist
Nick Roster…………………………………. Science/Math Instructor
Caroline Schaefer-Hills…………………. Humanities Instructor
Elizabeth Stevens……………………….. Admissions Specialist
Neil Streeter……………………………….. Database Administrator
Nancy Summers……………………….. Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable
Carol Taberski…………………………… Registrar
Terry Tarnow……………………………. Supervisor – Dennos Museum Center Store
Bryce Turner…………………………….. Analyst – Network Systems and Data Communications
Linda Walter………………………………. Health Occupations Instructor
Kirk Waterstripe………………………. Laboratory Manager
Meg Young………………………………….. Coordinator – Graphics and Printing Services
Jane Zlojutro………………………………. Business Instructor
NMC Position Vacancies
Following are positions currently open at NMC. For detailed information on externally posted positions, please visit NMC’s web page at www.nmc.edu/jobs Information on internal postings has been emailed.
OPEN POSTINGS
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct Instructor – Clinical Nursing (38-443)
Professional Staff – Full time
Annual Giving Specialist (67-443)
Coordinator of Major Gifts (68-443)
Student Employee
White Pine Press Copy Editor-Student Employee (65-443)
White Pine Press Photographer-Student Employee (64-443)
White Pine Press Writer-Student Employee (66-443)
Writing and Reading Center Reader-Student Employee (75-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Busser-Hagerty Center (72-443)
Bartender-Hagerty Center (73-443)
CLOSED PENDING OUTCOME
Professional Staff – Full time
Chief Flight Instructor (76-443)
Support Staff – Full time
President’s Office Assistant (45-443)
Support Staff – Part time
Administrative Assistant – Center for Instructional Excellence (40-443)
Technical/Paraprofessional Staff – Full time
Academic Office Manager – Technical Division (56-443)
NMC Wellness Olympics
The NMC Wellness Olympics are here. There are two parts to the NMC Wellness Olympics: Olympic Training and Olympic Events.
Olympic Training
During Olympic Training participants will keep track of points through an online form. 15 minutes of exercise = 1 point. Because we know that NMC staff are trustworthy, they will self report the week of the exercise. As well, participants will determine if they are a “Veteran Olympian” (currently exercising 3x per week) or “Amateur Olympian” (currently exercising less than 2x per week).
Olympic Events
A variety of events will be occurring during the Olympics (July 27-August 12). These events are still to be determined.
What’s my next step?
Registration for Olympic Training is happening now until 4-17-12. You can start logging your hours after you sign up. Register now by clicking on this link: https://docs.google.com/a/nmc.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGQwbG9Xc2NHV2JLZ0xCUG9Ra0ZHemc6MQ#gid=0
Once RegisteredOnce registered, log your points at: https://docs.google.com/a/nmc.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkCfVkHHZoHzdFZmQTk4b2U3WjFqYW5yNHdCcDBBZUE#gid=0
Japanese drumming returns to the Dennos Museum Center
The Dennos Museum Center presents Nagata Shachu a taiko (Japanese drum) ensemble, on Friday April 27, 2012 at 8:00 in the Milliken Auditorium of the Dennos Museum Center. Tickets for the concert are $25 in advance ($22 for museum members) and $28 at the door. Call the Milliken Auditorium Box office at 231-995-1553 for tickets or purchase on line at www.dennosmuseum.org.
Nagata Shachu’s appearance in Traverse City is part of a Michigan tour that will take the group from Kalamazoo, to Fremont, Traverse City and Sault St. Marie the week of April 22.
While firmly rooted in the folk drumming traditions found throughout Japan, Nagata Shachu has worked to rejuvenate and redefine this ancient art form ensuring its relevance for the present. The ensemble produces challenging and dynamic works that seek to create a new voice for the taiko.
Under the direction of Kiyoshi Nagata, the ensemble has become recognized for its exacting yet physically demanding performances on the taiko as well as for its broad and varied repertoire. With an emphasis on music and technical fundamentals, the ensemble has created a unique performance style that is both powerful in expression and beautiful in its simplicity.
Nagata Shachu is one of only a few groups in North America that owns and performs on a complete set of authentic taiko imported from Japan. Combining thunderous, primal drumbeats with subtle, intricate rhythms, the ensemble is able to produce a wide spectrum of sound. With their vast array of Japanese taiko, gongs, bells, wooden clappers, shakers and bamboo flutes, the Nagata Shachu takes the listener on a musical journey beyond all borders.
Nagata Shachu will offer a Japanese drumming performance for schools on Friday, April 27 at 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM in the Milliken Auditorium of the Dennos Museum Center. Call 231-995-1029 for information or to purchase tickets for the school concerts.
For more information on Nagata Shachu go to www.nagatashachu.com.
Nominate An NMC Employee
Add spring into your coworker’s step! Please nominate a colleague for Employee of the Semester-Spring Semester!
Please help us recognize your coworkers (NMC employees) who have gone above and beyond for Spring 2012. Use the attached nomination form, or submit a nomination electronically at http://www.nmc.edu/
Please return your nominations to Human Resources by Friday, April 27, 2012. Include detailed information and examples, so the Committee will be able to identify outstanding performance of the employee for spring semester!
Thanks for your participation!
The Employee Recognition Committee:
Lori Hodek-Chair
Judy Albers
Andy Dolan
Ernie Dunham
Kristi Hallett
Kelly King