Hawk Owl Café specials for the Week of July 11-15

Looking for lunch this week? Check out these specials all week:

  • Twisted Turkey Wrap
  • Monterey Black Bean Burger
  • Chicken Flatbread with Eggplant Relish

Monday:
MDF_BasilLemonChickCous_FBadBasil Lemon Chicken Breast & Couscous
Dominican Black Bean Salad

Tuesday:
Dominican Black Bean Mango Salad
Chili Cheese Hot Dog

Wednesday:
Rosemary Chicken with Orzo & Vegetables
Mediterranean Spinach &Quinoa Salad

Thursday:
Mediterranean Spinach & Quinoa Salad
Citrus & Herb Crusted Salmon

Friday:
4 Cheese & Bacon Macaroni & Cheese
Mediterranean Spinach & Quinoa Salad

Help East Hall students move in Friday, August 26

4793a7e9c66cc78d38fde3f6d577adbelogo-nmc-hawkowl-295x150.gifCalling ALL faculty and staff — help our Hawk Owls on move-in day, Friday, August 26! Sign up for a shift, get a t-shirt, be a friendly face — many hands make light work, so let’s give our new and returning students a warm welcome!

Sign up and log in using your NMC email address here: http://signup.com/go/ZN2b5r.

Sign up solo, with a colleague, or your entire team. Please feel free to sign up for more than one shift and don’t hesitate to share this sign-up link with other NMC faculty and staff.

Questions? Feel free to contact Meg Young at myoung@nmc.edu.

Thank you in advance for the time and consideration!

Parking Lot Sealing and Striping Schedule

Below is the schedule for parking lot sealing and striping:

  • ASPEN LOT – July 11th, 12th and 13th
  • CHERRY LOT – July 13th, 14th and 15th
  • CHESTNUT LOT – July 15th, 16th and 17th (Loading dock driveway will happen after 3:30 p.m.)
  • DOGWOOD LOT – July 17th, 18th and 19th
  • ELM LOT – July 12th and 13th
  • UNIVERSITY CENTER – July 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd
  • PINE LOTS – July 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th (Have Apartment dwellers park in Maple lot during this time frame.)

We will also be scheduling the new paving projects for Oleson Center, Tamarack Lot and Cedar Lot and will keep you all informed to the schedule once it is created.

Position vacancies

Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Hagerty Center – Server, Bartender, Cook and Dishwasher
Resource Development Assistant
Test Proctor
Test Proctor/Student Success Coach

Innovation Grants are due August 1

The deadline for the summer semester’s round of Innovation Grant applications is August 1, 2016. Applications must be submitted to your area Vice President by this date.

It is strongly recommended that you discuss your proposal idea with your Vice President before developing the full proposal. VPs do have the authority to reject an application, but can also provide valuable feedback to help develop great proposals that are more likely to be successful!

Find more information about innovation grants here – nmc.edu/about/foundation/about-the-foundation/grants/.

Or check out the Innovation Grants quick link on the NMC Foundation’s home page at nmc.edu/foundation.

Please note that ALL applicants are required to do a 5 minute presentation for the committee plus plan 5 minutes for Q&A.

Hawk Owl Café specials for the Week of July 5-8

0a620581-2c06-47e0-8c0a-328d6630b649Look for these exciting specials:

  • Roast Beef & Ricotta Panini
  • Chicken Souvlaki on Flat Bread
  • Twisted Turkey Wrap

Don’t forget the Curve!

  • Tuesday: Garden chicken Caesar Salad
  • Wednesday: Thai Citrus Beef Stir Fry with Rice
  • Thursday: Southwester Grilled Chicken Salad
  • Friday: Grilled Fish Tacos with a Mango Slaw

News from the Custodial front

Starting on July 1st, all NMC offices will be cleaned on Wednesday nights and Sundays. If you have food waste in your office, please dispose of it in waste containers placed in common areas (hallways, lobbies). Common areas will continue to be cleaned daily. We will monitor the change in cleaning schedule over the coming months.

NMC Board of Trustees approves balanced budget and sets tuition rates for 2016-17

TRAVERSE CITY — During its regular monthly meeting, the Board of Trustees for Northwestern Michigan College unanimously approved a balanced budget and set tuition rates for the fall 2016 and spring/summer 2017 semesters.

General Tuition rates for residents will increase by $7.35 per contact hour, setting the in-district rate at $103.70 per contact hour. A Grand Traverse County student attending full time on average will see a general tuition increase of $158 for the academic year.

NMC’s in-district tuition is the 10th lowest of the state’s community colleges and is 75 percent lower than the average public universities in Michigan.

“We continue to look for ways to reduce costs to our learners through efficiency without impacting the quality of education. One example of that effort is an organizational restructuring during the last 4 years which reduced 16 staff positions. Our own work to look for efficiencies combined with support from dedicated donors, lawmakers and community members will help our learners continue to succeed during their time at NMC and beyond.” said Timothy J. Nelson, president, Northwestern Michigan College.

For 2016-17 NMC’s revenue will be 21 percent from state aid, 22 percent from local property tax, 52 percent from tuition and fees and four percent from other sources.

All of Northwestern Michigan College general rate tuition categories, their current rates and the rates of fall 2016 through spring/summer 2017:

Category

Current Tuition

2016-2017 Tuition

In-District

$96.35

$103.70

Out-of-District

$190.80

$205.30

Out-of-State

$248.75

$267.65

International

$281.60

$302.35

Release Date: June 28, 2016

For More Information:

Vicki Cook
Vice President for Finance and Administration
vcook@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1144

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE

Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination

GVSU Master of Physician Assistant Studies Info Session July 22

GVSU logo cutoutGrand Valley State University in Traverse City will hold an information session regarding the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program offered at the NMC University Center in Traverse City on Friday, July 22, at 2 p.m. in room 05. Faculty and academic advisors will be available to answer any questions you have about the GVSU PAS program.  For additional information, please call us at (231) 995-1808.  To RSVP, log on to www.gvsu.edu/traverse or email tomekc@gvsu.edu.

Benefits Corner

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Kudos!

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SilkRoad Onboarding is getting a facelift!

Attention SilkRoad Onboarding Users (Formerly known as RedCarpet)

SilkRoad Onboarding is getting a facelift!  That’s right, a new user interface is coming.  Changes include:

  • Modern look and feel
  • Optimization for use with your mobile device
  • Re-format of the menu bar

Things that will not change:

  • The options available to you in the menu bar
  • E-mail reminders when tasks are due/overdue
  • The tasks themselves will not change

The update will occur on Thursday, June 23rd.  If you have any difficulty with the change, please feel free to call HR 995-2612.

Here are a few screenshots of what to expect.

silkroad1Figure 1: This is what your dashboard on the admin site will look like.

 

silkroad2Figure 2:  When you open a task in the dashboard, this is what it will look like.

Benefits Corner – 24-Hour Nurse Line

Current Blue Cross Blue Shield Members: You have access to a 24-Hour Nurse Line. Learn more at bcbsm.com/index/members/health-wellness/nurse-line.html.

Call one of our registered nurses at:

PPO Plans – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
1-800-775-BLUE (2583)

This 24/7 service connects you with registered nurses supported by board-certified physicians that can:

  • Share tips for healthy lifestyles
  • Discuss at-home treatments for minor illnesses and injuries
  • Answer questions about upcoming surgeries and medical tests
  • Provide health education materials about rare or chronic conditions
  • Teach you about preventive care like mammograms, immunizations and prostate screenings
  • Suggest chronic condition management programs and community resources

Please note: Our 24-hour nurse line should not be used in medical emergencies.