MyPDCA Staff Annual Review Time
As the fiscal year draws to a close, it’s time for our MyPDCA annual reviews. Please take this opportunity to: (more…)
As the fiscal year draws to a close, it’s time for our MyPDCA annual reviews. Please take this opportunity to: (more…)
KUDOS- (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
Kudos to Chad Schenkelberger and the entire Hagerty Staff for another outstanding Fellows dinner. The NMC 2016 Fellows dinner was wonderful and well attended and the food and service seems to get better every year. Thank you for over the top food and customer service once again!
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Hagerty Center – Server, Bartender, Cook and Dishwasher
3rd Shift Custodian
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Quick Bytes: One-hour learning sessions exploring a variety of technology topics and tools. This month: (more…)

Members of the NMC Team putting the Art in Smart Commute Week
NMC’s team had a great showing for Traverse City’s 22nd Annual Smart Commute Week. With 22 participants from three campuses, they walked, carpooled, rode the bus and pedaled their bikes to second place in their division!
A special thanks to the Wellness Team for covering costs for the breakfast on Tuesday and Sodexo for their beautiful and delicious food. It was a great success!
The NMC Breakfast Club Riders team included Alan Beer, Ann Geht, Anna Bachman, Betsy Coffia, Brian Sweeney, Cari Noga, Craig Mulder, Dan Gentry, Heather Hess, Jason Dake, Judy Druskovich, Julie Doyal, Karen Ruedinger, Lisa Molmen, Meg Young, Melinda Mitchell, Michele Howard (Team Captain), Rochelle Hammontree, Ruth Ann LaMott, Shayrrl McCready, Tammy Coleman and Terri Gustafson.
Thanks to TART Trails, and the Smart Commute planning committee, for organizing another great week of events and congratulations to all of the teams involved! The 22nd Annual Smart Commute Week was a record-breaking one with 55 teams, more than 1,200 team members and more than 1,300 breakfasts given away.
For a complete list of team rankings, visit traversetrails.org/smart-commute/team-rankings. Hope to see you next year!
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.
Starting Monday, June 20, the Hawk Owl Café and Northwest Grind will be open as follows:
Current hours at both are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Activities of Note: Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Agenda, Strategic Directions and Goals are provided where possible. (more…)
You are cordially invited to play in the 2016 NMC Scholarship Open on Thursday, August 4, at Grand Traverse Resort. This day of fun and friendly competition provides vital support for Honors, Presidential, Founders, and Academic Area Scholarships at NMC.
Golfer fees are $225 per golfer for the public, but NMC employees and retirees will receive a special price of $200!
Registration fees may be paid through payroll deduction. Contact the NMC Foundation at 995-1021 to learn more or to register.
In case you missed it! The Turkey Flatbread with Cranberry Mayo is back this week, Monday-Friday.
Keep in mind our other Mindful specials. We will be running and Herb Roasted Chicken and Seasonal Veggie Plate Wednesday for lunch.
Also, starting Monday, June 13, salad will be $0.15 per ounce.
Summer Hours at the Hawk Owl Café are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The Wellness Committee, along with HR, are working on a relaunch of the NMC Wellness program. Please watch for information through the summer months. The Scorecard Program will be re-evaluated through new initiatives. Thank you to all who have used this program in the past few years!
Kudos- Praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved. (defined by Merriam-Webster.com) Kudos to the following people and departments! If you know of co-workers who are going above and beyond, nominate them for kudos here!
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Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Hagerty Center – Server, Bartender, Cook and Dishwasher
CIT Instructor
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Security will be tagging bicycles on campus which appear to be abandoned. Bikes slated for pickup will have a tag attached. If your bicycle is tagged, simply remove the tag to let Security know that the bike is still in use and not abandoned.
Bikes with tags left on them will be picked up after noon on Friday, June 17.
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Devin Hill, Adjunct Instructor – Construction Technology, has been selected as the NMC Employee of the Semester for Spring 2016. Devin has displayed the values of Northwestern Michigan College as described below. (more…)