Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Please direct any Employee Wellness related questions to Jean Rokos through Dec. 5
Zack Light will be away from NMC until Dec. 5 while he teaches master’s classes with fellow NMC faculty member Doug Zernow, in Kunzelsau, Germany. Jean Rokos (jrokos@nmc.edu or [231] 995-1248) has graciously stepped-in to cover any Employee Wellness-related questions/initiatives in Zack’s absence.
Wellness “kudos” to Alan Beer, Becca Richardson, Jean Rokos, and Trish Strahan who all continue to run/train outdoors in the pursuit of wellness. (more…)
“Understanding Autism’ lecture
TRAVERSE CITY — A panel of experts from Michigan State University will discuss “Understanding Autism” as the Your Health Lecture Series revisits Traverse City on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
The program will be at 9 a.m. in the Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College and streamed live online at nmc.edu/video. Panelists include:
- Sarah N. Douglas, Ph.D., assistant professor in MSU College of Social Sciences’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies
- Laurie L. Linscott, M.A.,director of Child Development Laboratories in MSU College of Social Science’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies
- Anthony J. Richtsmeier, M.D., associate professor in MSU College of Human Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics and Human Development
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that one in 68 American children are identified with autism spectrum disorders. Expanded awareness of the condition and the application of new diagnostic criteria have contributed to the increase in prevalence over the past 40 years. The panel will discuss its effect on individuals, their families, and the health care system.
The Your Health Lecture Series is a collaborative community event sponsored by Northwestern Michigan College, Munson Medical Center, and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine – Traverse City campus.
The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1701 E. Front St. in Traverse City. The lecture will also be recorded and archived for later viewing.
Release date: November 12, 2014
For more information:
Dale Killingbeck
Munson Healthcare
Corporate Communications
(231) 935-3393
dkillingbeck@mhc.net
Annual Thanksgiving Day Lunch will take place Nov. 20
The annual Thanksgiving Day Lunch will be Thursday, November 20 at the West Hall cafeteria.
It will be an all-you-can-eat buffet running all day for $7.99
The annual lunch is sponsored by Student Life. (more…)
International Education Week menu for West Hall cafeteria announced
Join us for different cuisines from around the world during International Education Week. (more…)
Meal Madness taking place the first week in December
For four days straight in the first week of December, managers from Sodexo will be featured each day creating culinary masterpieces at the West Hall cafeteria. Vote for your favorite manager to win Meal Madness!
- Monday, December 1: Robert Scott
- Tuesday, December 2: Roy Bartle
- Wednesday, December 3: Susan Gross
- Thursday, December 4: Patrick Tesner
“Understanding Autism’ lecture
TRAVERSE CITY — A panel of experts from Michigan State University will discuss “Understanding Autism” as the Your Health Lecture Series revisits Traverse City on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
The program will be at 9 a.m. in the Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College and streamed live online at nmc.edu/video. Panelists include:
- Sarah N. Douglas, Ph.D., assistant professor in MSU College of Social Sciences’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies
- Laurie L. Linscott, M.A.,director of Child Development Laboratories in MSU College of Social Science’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies
- Anthony J. Richtsmeier, M.D., associate professor in MSU College of Human Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics and Human Development
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that one in 68 American children are identified with autism spectrum disorders. Expanded awareness of the condition and the application of new diagnostic criteria have contributed to the increase in prevalence over the past 40 years. The panel will discuss its effect on individuals, their families, and the health care system.
The Your Health Lecture Series is a collaborative community event sponsored by Northwestern Michigan College, Munson Medical Center, and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine – Traverse City campus.
The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1701 E. Front St. in Traverse City. The lecture will also be recorded and archived for later viewing.
Release date: November 12, 2014
For more information:
Dale Killingbeck
Munson Healthcare
Corporate Communications
(231) 935-3393
dkillingbeck@mhc.net
ROV pilot technician open house
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC will host an open house for prospective students interested in a new, short-format ROV pilot technician certificate program at 6 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Parsons-Stulen Building on the Aero Park campus.
Classes for the ten-week program begin Jan. 12. Students will learn the basic skills and competencies required to gain entry-level employment in the offshore marine industry as a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Pilot Technician. Graduates of the program will find:
- Global opportunities for employment in an extremely fast growing industry
- Immediate industry interviews on site upon successful completion (presently scheduled for March 19-20, 2015)
- Starting salaries range from $40,000–$50,000 with excellent benefit packages
- Applied training in electronics, hydraulics, safety, and mechanical/ROV systems
- Industry-aligned curriculum following International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) guidelines included in IMCA R 002 and IMCA R 004 standard
Highly-trained instructors have experience in the industry. Training competencies can be applied toward credit at NMC for completion of Marine Technology degrees. Prospective students must be able to obtain a U.S. passport and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card prior to enrollment.
Food will be provided. Interested students are asked to RSVP online at nmc.edu/rovtech.
Release date: November 11, 2014
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
Welcome to NMC!
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Updated strategic plan available and FY’16 operational planning formally underway
As you know, NMC embarked on a new planning process some four years ago. Our current process – Aligned Planning – utilizes the Plan, Do, Check, Adjust approach to continuous improvement and has yielded a strategic plan that is regularly reviewed and updated based on new information. These revisions help ensure that NMC is agile in responding to new opportunities and shifting priorities. (more…)
NMC earns spot on national “Best for Vets” list
Northwestern Michigan College has been selected by Military Times magazine for its “Best for Vets: Colleges 2015” list recognizing NMC’s commitment to providing opportunities to America’s veterans.
NMC was ranked 68th out of the top 100, four-year schools nationwide. The college was placed in that group because NMC now offers three baccalaureate degrees. Other notable schools in that category include the University of Michigan which was ranked 56th. (more…)
GirlTECH
Grand Traverse area girls will learn how to make strides in non-traditional careers at the thirteenth annual GirlTECH Friday, November 21, 2014 at NMC’s Parsons-Stulen Building.
GirlTECH was developed to encourage high school girls enrolled in any Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District school to consider non-traditional careers, defined as those careers in which women comprise 25 percent or less of the workforce.
Multiple speakers will discuss their career paths network with students. Non-traditional students from NMC and the TBA Career-Tech Center will present students with information about local training programs for high school junior and seniors and NMC programs.
Event sponsors include NMC, the American Association of University Women, Traverse Bay Area Career-Tech Center, Benzie Area Zonta Club and the Zonta Club of Leelanau County.
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Board of Trustees recap- October 27, 2014
Here is an informal account of the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, October 27, 2014.
Details on the actions items and reports are contained in the Board Packet available online at www.nmc.edu/about/board-of-trustees/agendas/2014/102714-board-regular.pdf. (more…)
NMC Acapella Club to host bake sales
The NMC Acapella Club will host bake sales on both November 10 and 12, from noon-5 p.m. in the Welcome Center of the Health and Science Building.
The sales will feature baked goods and a “candycorn count contest” with prizes! (more…)
ROV pilot technician open house
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC will host an open house for prospective students interested in a new, short-format ROV pilot technician certificate program at 6 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Parsons-Stulen Building on the Aero Park campus.
Classes for the ten-week program begin Jan. 12. Students will learn the basic skills and competencies required to gain entry-level employment in the offshore marine industry as a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Pilot Technician. Graduates of the program will find:
- Global opportunities for employment in an extremely fast growing industry
- Immediate industry interviews on site upon successful completion (presently scheduled for March 19-20, 2015)
- Starting salaries range from $40,000–$50,000 with excellent benefit packages
- Applied training in electronics, hydraulics, safety, and mechanical/ROV systems
- Industry-aligned curriculum following International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) guidelines included in IMCA R 002 and IMCA R 004 standard
Highly-trained instructors have experience in the industry. Training competencies can be applied toward credit at NMC for completion of Marine Technology degrees. Prospective students must be able to obtain a U.S. passport and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card prior to enrollment.
Food will be provided. Interested students are asked to RSVP online at nmc.edu/rovtech.
Release date: November 11, 2014
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
Training and support for operational plan A3’s now available
A hallmark of planning at NMC is continuous improvement. One area in which we seek to make notable improvement over this next operational planning cycle is with outcomes and metrics (the left side of the A3 or first page of the Word version). To aid in this improvement, ORPE has teamed up with NMC’s Professional Development Institute to develop additional training on developing metrics. (more…)
NMC Technology Help Desk- Tech tips: A quick guide on searching for specific emails in Gmail
Tired of looking through endless lists for that one email?
“What did we decide in that email conversation?”
Then look no more. Here is a quick guide on how to search for those particular emails. (more…)
Taco Tuesday is Nov. 11
West Hall cafeteria will hold their Taco Tuesday on November 11. For lunch only taco specials will be as follows:
- 1 Taco and sides for $4.99
- 2 Tacos and sides for $5.99
- 3 Tacos and sides for $6.49
Be sure to document your awesome feast of tacos on social media: #HowdoUtacURtaco (more…)