The NMC Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, August 26 at 5:30 p.m. in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Room 106/107. More information is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
The Traverse City Parking Patrol will begin issuing warnings at NMC on Saturday, Aug. 24 and start issuing citations for parking violations on Tuesday, Sept. 3. All NMC students and employees must have their 2024–2025 permits displayed then. If you haven’t received your permit, they’re available at the Campus Safety & Security office in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center (#9 on the Front Street Campus map) and the Enrollment Services office on the main level of the Tanis Building (#5 on the Front Street Campus map).
The Traverse City Police Department has provided the following information on how to avoid parking tickets on campus by properly displaying your parking permit:
If you do get a ticket, payment can be made at the red drop-off payment box at the east end of the Cedar lot in front of the Health & Science Building on main campus. You can also mail the fine in to the city, or pay at the parking services office in the public parking garage at 303 E. State St. Payment information is also on each ticket.
If you have any questions about parking enforcement on campus, please call Campus Safety & Security at (231) 995-1111.
12 nurses among first in Michigan to graduate, find employment after 2022 legislation
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College and Davenport University will celebrate the first 12 graduates of a new, fast-track bachelor’s of science in nursing program at a pinning ceremony set for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 in Lobdell’s Restaurant on NMC’s Great Lakes campus.
The pinning ceremony marks the transition of the graduates, 11 of whom are also NMC alumni, from student nurses to professional nurses. All are already employed at regional providers including Munson Medical Center, the Grand Traverse County Health Department, and Harbor Care Associates.
A BSN offers nurses higher salaries, and broader job and career advancement opportunities than an RN. They are among the first students in Michigan to complete their BSNs through a 2022 legislative initiative designed to expand nursing education. NMC and Davenport announced their partnership under the legislation in February 2023.
In the concurrent program, students are enrolled for two years at NMC and a third year at Davenport, providing a faster, less expensive path to a BSN, which is increasingly sought by employers. Munson Medical Center requires its nurses to earn a BSN within five years of hire. Students also receive robust support services, including a nursing-specific adviser, a nursing student navigator who provides tutoring support, and a researcher responsible for tracking student success through the completion of the BSN.
“Our partnership with NMC provides an educational pathway that is empowering, convenient, and affordable to nurses, allowing them to take the next step in their education and training,” said Amy Stahley, dean, College of Health Professions at Davenport University. “Together, we are not only meeting the critical demands of the present, but actively contributing to the future of health care in northern Michigan.”
Graduate Aliyah Nowlin of Traverse City said that the partnership saved her more than $3,000. NMC students get Davenport credit for passing the NCLEX state licensing exam, which comes at the end of the associate degree program. Nowlin, 21, earned her associate degree in nursing in May 2023 and her BSN in December 2023.
“With the way the program is set up, they gave me a chunk of credits for just having my license,” Nowlin said. “That’s a third of your BSN, right there. That was really empowering for me.”
She plans to pursue her master’s degree in nursing this fall through Davenport, while working on the stroke/telemetry unit at Munson Medical Center.
“I wouldn’t be starting my master’s this fall without that partnership program,” said Nowlin, who also took advantage of tuition reimbursement offered to employees by Munson.
The pinning ceremony’s contemporary origin dates to Florence Nightingale, considered the founder of modern nursing. Each nurse is presented with his or her pin by someone they have selected, often a family member.
NMC currently has 278 students in its nursing pipeline.
Cari Noga
NMC Communications Director
cnoga@nmc.edu
(231) 392-1800 (Call or text)
As the college’s strategic plan, NMC Next, moves into its final year, I wanted to provide an update and celebrate some of our accomplishments. First off, thank you to the dozens of colleagues who worked tirelessly over the last 12 months on Year 2 of the NMC Next Strategic Plan! Behind the scenes, objective leads, champions, and their teams worked to keep actions steps on time and on track. An astounding 56 actions were completed in FY24 (Year 2 of implementation). Some highlights include:
These are just a few of the many successes of the strategic plan.
A few specifics: if you would like to view Year 2, archived PDFs are available here to view by anyone with an NMC email address.
Recently, strategy champions and objective leads spent many hours fine-tuning actions for Year 3 (FY25), which is the final year to execute NMC’s current strategic plan. Year 3 and its associated actions are located here.
The metrics will be updated again in September as Fall enrollment data becomes available. Thank you, ORPE, for your continued support of the strategic plan by providing much needed data and analytics.
In closing, I wanted to thank the entire college community for your continued support of the strategic plan. This work continues to propel the college forward to the future state we envisioned when we launched this effort.
— Jason Slade
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.
Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the NMC Library.
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Fall Classes are now open for registration!
Did you know that your tuition waiver benefits extend beyond credit classes? Take a fitness class, learn a new hobby, or even enjoy a date night with your partner. Check out these upcoming classes! Place the class in your shopping cart in order to see the discount. Need help setting up your profile? Look for “EES” in the Help Desk drop down menu.
NEW! Zenga
22 sessions; Mon & Wed, Sept. 9–Nov. 20; 8–9 a.m.
Employee price: $46 per person (public price: $225)
Get a workout in before your workday begins! Develop the grace of a dancer and the power of a warrior with this mindful workout that combines elements of movement and flow with a deep awareness of connection and control. This class promises to increase circulation, stimulate the central nervous system, and improve flexibility all while strengthening the mind-body connection.
Date Night: Amazing Mediterranean Cooking
Tues, Sept. 17; 6–9 p.m.
Employee price: $46 for two people (public price: $199)
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Mediterranean cuisine, a symphony of fresh flavors and enticing aromas. This culinary journey will equip you with the skills to create balanced dishes that showcase the bounty of the region. Expect to explore a variety of techniques using vegetables at their peak, fragrant herbs, and warming spices.
New! Gluten Free Sourdough Bread
Wed, Oct. 16; 6–8:30 p.m.
Employee price: $32 per person (public price: $99)
No gluten? No problem! Learn how to make delicious gluten free sourdough bread! The recipe is totally allergen free: no gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, or nuts! Learn about sourdough starters, different grains and flours, and how to blend them for the best texture and flavor.
Need help setting up your profile? Look for “EES” in the Help Desk drop down menu.
We’re just 10 days away from the start of fall Welcome Week! Thanks to all who have already volunteered for one of the many events to welcome our new and returning students. Please consider volunteering. Most shifts are just a couple hours and lots of fun. Sign up here!
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
The NMC Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, August 26 at 5:30 p.m. in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Room 106/107. More information is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — Northwestern Michigan College Extended Education & Training announces the release of its Fall Catalog, featuring over 230 diverse learning options. The catalog is now accessible online at www.nmc.edu/ees and registration is open for all classes.
This season, NMC Extended Education & Training presents a dynamic collection of in-person, livestream, and online classes. Led by local experts, these informal and short courses span an array of captivating topics, including cooking, art, recreation, global issues, music, fitness, technology, and more. Exciting new additions this fall include Ceramics: Glaze Chemistry, Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread, Plant Monsters of the Silver Screen and Prompts for GenAI. Additionally, expanded school-year youth programs include a new after-school art program, Art Ventures, plus Learn Together culinary classes for adults and children.
Beyond the enriching short classes, this fall’s professional development and career training offerings include a special focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Interested in building a business or starting a new venture? Innovation 101 and associated classes will help develop the skills and network opportunities to be successful. These classes are underwritten by the support of NMC’s Office of Possibilities. To explore these exciting new classes, visit nmc.edu/pd.
Tuition Waiver applies for NMC full time and retired NMC employees. To see the tuition waiver price, add the class to your cart. Need help creating your student profile? Please submit a “EES Full Time Employee Tuition Waiver Profile Set Up” help desk ticket through MyNMC.
To view the full range of classes and reserve your seat, visit www.nmc.edu/ees. To request a printed catalog, email ees@nmc.edu.
Come see cool cars and support students at NMC’s 18th annual Mike McIntosh Memorial Truck & Car Show on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at NMC’s Automotive Service Technology Building, located at 2510 Aero Park Drive on NMC’s Aero Park Campus. Car enthusiasts will display their classic cars, 4X4s, dragsters, sports cars, modified late models, motorcycles and more.
Admission is free for spectators, and there will be food, music, prizes and trophies. There is a $20 entry fee per vehicle for contestants and registration begins at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit NMC’s Automotive Technology program.
The show is named after the late NMC Automotive instructor Mike McIntosh, who retired in 2004 after 34 years of service. McIntosh organized the first car show for the Automotive program in 2004.
Call (231) 995-1316 for more information.
Traverse City — The NMC Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. in the President’s Office Conference Room in the Tanis Building on NMC’s main campus. The meeting notice is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
To the students, faculty and staff who will complete the summer semester this week. It’s not easy to persevere with academics during northern Michigan summers, so kudos to all who did.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.
Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the NMC Library.
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Kudos to Paul Martin. Paul made the transition of moving the S and Q drives into an easy format of Google Drive. The best part? I didn’t have to learn any codes, go through three hours of training, or struggle through this (what seemed to me) enormous task.
Kudos to Christa Abdul-Karim, Tammy Coleman, Jennifer Ewing, Scott Goethals, Sarah Montgomery-Richards, and Elizabeth Sonnabend. In 2023 the Michigan Public Health Institute hired Extended Education & Training to provide a bi-monthly noon webinar for the Michigan Department of Environmental Health staff throughout the state. In 2024 they asked us back again for monthly webinars! NMC employees who have or are signed up to be speakers include Dr. Christa Abdul-Karim, Dr. Tammy Coleman, Jennifer Ewing, Scott Goethals, Dr. Sarah Montgomery-Richards, and Elizabeth Sonnabend. Average attendance is 50-75 of their 450 employees. They’ve used this as both professional development and employee engagement as most of their workforce is remote.
Kudos to Lynne Moritz. Ms. Moritz went above and beyond to onboard this new CAO/Vice President of College Advancement, especially in preparing me a well-thought-out Orientation Binder. In my 29+ year career in higher education, this is the very first time someone has done this…in my past institutions, I had to personally sift through data and request my own onboarding information. I am deeply grateful to you Ms. Moritz for doing this for me and being ready on Day One.
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
The NMC Campus Bookstore will be open for extended hours in August:
Regular hours will resume September 9.
Kudos to Nancy Durecki, Linda Glaesmer, Wendy Roberts, Jim White, and Patrick Quinlan. A huge thank You to Nancy Durecki and NMC Facilities Department. A visually impaired student has been frequenting campus for a summer program he is enrolled in. The student takes public transportation and has been standing for long periods of time in front of the Innovation Center in hopes to not miss the BATA bus. A call to ask if it would be possible to have a small bench placed in front of the building was quickly responded to by our Facilities team. Thank you for accommodating the needs of our student so quickly.
Kudos to Shannon Croll. There is no one “good deed” that Shannon has done, rather a multitude of kind actions has led to this kudos. As an Academic and Career Advisor, she warmly greets her students, gives thoughtful consideration to her advice and sets students up on a path for success. She is responsive to employee communication and is quick to follow up or schedule with a student who is in need of an advisor. No question is foolish and no request is too big, Shannon embodies our college’s mission by helping to transform the lives of our students (and staff) daily.
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!