Intercom and Student News contributions
Any items you wish to have posted in the Intercom and Student News can be sent to publicrelations@nmc.edu.
NMC Art Department invites you to enjoy the Juried Student Art Show
NMC in Photos contest extends deadline
The deadline for the NMC in Photos Contest has been extended until April 15 to accommodate Spring Break. This contest is a great way for anyone on campus to become an unofficial NMC photographer. Just snap and submit your candid images of life on campus. A caption is appreciated too!
Submit your photo(s) of people around campus and not only will we post the best ones, but the ones judged to be the top three will win prizes:
- First prize: $50 gas gift card
- Second prize: $25 gift card to the NMC bookstore
- Third prize: $15 for the cafeteria or any Sodexo food stands
All photos submitted before April 16 are eligible to win.
To submit your photo(s) visit: nmc.edu/photos
NMC International Dinner- Thursday, April 11, 2013- SOLD OUT!
NMC Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus–April 11, 2013, 6:00pm
The NMC International Club (NMCIC) will be hosting the Eleventh Annual International Dinner on April 11th, 2013. It will be a chance for the community to broaden cultural horizons, and taste multicultural cuisine.
Food will be prepared by the Hagerty Center Culinary Team, representing the international student population at NMC. The hosts for the evening, members of the NMCIC, will perform and share their culture with attending guests.
NMCIC is a very active club in the college, participating in many campus events, and often volunteering. The International Dinner will be an opportunity to reach further, educate, and interact with members of the community.
Thank you for your support of the international programs here at NMC! This event is now officially SOLD OUT!
Lindsey Dickinson, Admissions Office
231–995–1082
NMC signs reverse transfer agreements with eight Michigan universities
At a ceremony in the University Center yesterday, NMC signed “reverse transfer” agreements with seven of our current University Center partners: Central Michigan University, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Michigan State University, Spring Arbor University and Western Michigan University; and also with Northern Michigan University.
The agreements will formalize the process of “reverse” transferring any credits from the four-year university to NMC that complete requirements for an NMC degree or certificate. Students need simply to initiate the process of transferring the credits with their four-year institution.
A benefit of the reverse transfer process is that studies show that students who successfully complete the associate’s degree are more likely to persist and complete a bachelor’s degree.
NISOD Award winners announced
Congratulations to NMC’s three recipients of NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development) awards this year.
The honorees are:
Communications Instructor Nancy Gray
Communications Instructor Kristen Salathiel
Director of Business Division and NMC Academic Affairs Sue DeCamillis
Background on NISOD
Since its inception in 1978, the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) has emphasized the importance of teaching and leadership excellence in institutions of higher education. NISOD has worked to serve, engage, and inspire teachers and leaders through our conferences, publications, web services, partnerships, programs, and more. In 1989, in connection with a University of Texas national study of teaching excellence, NISOD hosted its first ceremony, held in conjunction with our annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, honoring and naming the individuals featured in this study as recipients of the NISOD Excellence Award. The response to that ceremony was so positive that we decided to begin what has become a celebratory tradition. We are indebted to NISOD institutions for their continuing support of this annual celebration. The Excellence Awards tradition allows us the distinct privilege of honoring so many of the world’s best in higher education.
Intercom and Student News contributions
Any items you wish to have posted in the Intercom and Student News can be sent to publicrelations@nmc.edu.
Benefits corner
Costs associated with an unexpected illness or accident can have a serious effect on your family’s finances. To help increase your financial protection, Northwestern Michigan College is offering eligible employees an opportunity to apply for Critical Illness and Accidental Injury insurance through Cigna effective May 1, 2013. The enrollment period for this insurance is April 8 – 19, 2013.
Critical Illness and Accidental Injury insurance can help you pay out-of-pocket expenses not covered by traditional insurance. These plans provide a lump sum, cash payment directly to you as a result of a covered accident or serious illness. You can spend the money however you choose or use it to help pay for additional expenses such as transportation, room and board, child care, rehabilitation, and more.
This coverage is being offered to regular employees as well as adjunct and supplemental employees who have worked an average of 10 hours per week over a recent 12-month period. It does not replace regular medical insurance or cover medical service claims, but it can supplement you with cash payments should you or your enrolled dependents experience a critical illness or accidental injury. If you qualify for this insurance, you will have received an email from me earlier this week.
CIGNA will be holding short informational meetings at the following times. Please RSVP by April 11th to attend one of these meetings if you think this insurance might be of interest to you and your family. You can even enroll online following the presentation, call 1-800-754-3207, or go to http://www.yourbenefitschoices.com/NWMC
Monday, 4/15/13
SH 104 – 1:30 – 2:00 pm
SH 104 – 4:00 – 4:30 pm
Tuesday, 4/16/13
UC 212 – 10:30 – 11:00 am
O 203 – 1:00 – 1:30 pm
O 203 – 3:00 – 3:30 pm
Wednesday, 4/17/13
LB 105 – 8:30 – 9:00 am
LB 105 – 9:30 – 10:00 am
PS 226 – 11:00 – 11:30 am
Anyone who attends a meeting will be entered in a drawing for a Kindle HD!!!!!!!!!!!
Our regular employees already have access to some additional benefits as part of our life insurance and LTD coverage with Cigna. However, any eligible employees who sign up for the Critical Illness or Accidental Injury insurance will also be able to use Cigna’s valuable programs:
- Healthy Rewards program providing wellness discounts
- Will Preparation online tool
- Secure Travel for emergency assistance while out of town
- Identity Theft assistance
Look for more information to come. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to contact HR at 995-1362.
RSVP by April 8 for 2013 Retirement & Recognition Reception
2013 Retirement & Recognition Reception
April 17, 2013 ~ 4:30 to 7:00 pm
Hagerty Center at NMC’s Great Lakes Campus
Remember to RSVP by Monday, April 8 to cpaul@nmc.edu or 995-1026.
Join us as we honor our retirees, co-workers who have reached milestone employment anniversaries, and winners of the 2013 Foundation Excellence Awards!
Kudos
Congratulations to the staff of Outreach Services for a job well done with the recent “Window on the World Week.” The week offered an engaging sampler of music, film, art, food and lecture that helped bring the world and a global perspective to NMC!
The most important thing that Amanda Woodruff of Records and Registration does is being someone that students can relate to. She has been this way as long as she has worked here. She understands their questions, frustrations and is always willing to go the extra mile for them. She remains calm under pressure. She questions transactions before just doing something that might end up being incorrect. She is willing to take on additional duties as assigned. Amanda is a great asset to NMC as she serves our customers with the highest respect.
Position vacancies
For information on positions currently open at NMC, please visit NMC’s web page at https://jobs.nmc.edu/
Information on internal postings has been emailed.
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Lisa Blackford Social Work Instructor 11 years
Renee Jacobson Director of Health Services 6 years
Lisa Thomas Associate Dean of Student Life 2 years
Employee Engagement Survey ending soon, fill it out today and win prizes!
The 2013 Employee Engagement Survey will close for input on Sunday, April 7 at Midnight. Please take the opportunity to provide your feedback in order to help the College continuously improve. To participate, look for an email from Stromp Research & Consulting in your inbox and click on the link provided. Also, all participants who complete the survey before it closes will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win the final Best Buy gift certificate for $50. The last winner will be announced next Monday and will join Dave Wilson and Mike Gillett who have won the first two gift cards.
Thank you for your participation!
TEDx Traverse City tickets on sale April 8th
The third annual TEDx TC event will take place on Wednesday, May 15 at the Milliken Auditorium with Tim Nelson returning as our event host. New this year will be a second venue – The State Theater – hosted by Ron Jolly where TEDx talks will be simulcast from the Milliken. Tickets to the live event are $100, and State Theater tickets will be free. However, you will still need to go online and secure a ticket.
Tickets for the event will go on sale on Monday, April 8 at 10am through the event website. We are expecting strong interest again this year given our outstanding line up of speakers. Do not delay in securing tickets on Monday! Questions can be directed to Karen Ruedinger at 5-1032 or kruedinger@nmc.edu.
RSVP by Monday, April 8 for the 2013 Retirement & Recognition Reception
Remember to RSVP by Monday, April 8 to 995-1026 or cpaul@nmc.edu for the 2013 Retirement & Recognition Reception on April 17 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hagerty Center at NMC’s Great Lakes Campus.
Join us as we honor our retirees, co-workers who have reached milestone employment anniversaries, and winners of the 2013 Foundation Excellence Awards!
GED testing available
The Aero Park Professional Testing Center has partnered with Pearson VUE to offer GED testing in English and Spanish for those seeking their high school credential. GED candidates register and schedule online at www.GEDcomputer.com. You can also contact David Crawford at 231-995-2247 or email dcrawford@nmc.edu.
Social work honor society hosts benefit at Kilkenny’s April 7
The Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Work Students at Ferris State is hosting a benefit concert featuring Shady Hill, Sunday, April 7 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Kilkenny’s Irish Public House. The concert will benefit Safe Harbor. Cover charge is $5 and Kilkenny’s will donate 10 percent of all food sales that night to Safe Harbor. There will be raffles and a silent auction as well.
Here’s more information about the concert.
Fracking 101 with Peggy Case
Come join Peggy Case, regional coordinator for the Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan, for “Fracking 101” at 1 p.m., April 5, in the West Hall Conference Room.
Case is also president of Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation. Refreshments will be served and this event is FREE.
Fracking 101 is sponsored by NMC Students for the Environment.