Oct 8, 2019 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Faculty Association affiliates of the Michigan Education Association (MEA) voted today 56–1 to approve a new collective bargaining agreement. The ratification vote followed a 10-hour negotiation with a state mediator last week in which a tentative agreement was reached on all outstanding issues including salary and organizational flexibility.
The NMC Board of Trustees will now review and vote on the proposed contract at an October 14 meeting.
“We are pleased to have made additional progress toward an agreement, that achieves our goal of securing a contract that supports our faculty and is responsible to our students, and taxpayers,” said NMC Associate Vice President of Human Resources Mark Liebling.
Social Sciences Instructor and NMC Faculty Association President Brandon Everest said, “the faculty look forward to being able to put their full focus on teaching and learning and on other exciting things to come for NMC.”
Bargaining teams reconvened on October 2 for negotiations after the release of a non-binding Fact Finder’s Report from the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) on remaining issues in late August. The contracts expired December 31, 2018.
Release Date: October 8, 2019
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
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
Oct 7, 2019 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past weeks. 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 Osterlin Library.
NMC faculty, administration reach tentative agreement
Record-Eagle, October 4
UpNorthLive
The Ticker (more…)
Oct 7, 2019 | Intercom, Student Events
Join the Green Team in a brief trash pick-up before the white stuff flies! Bags and gloves will be available on October 16 from 3-5 p.m. in the library lobby and in the Health and Science Atrium by the bookstore. Thanks for keeping us all clean!
Oct 7, 2019 | Intercom, Student Events
We have BIG news… and we want to share it with YOU first! Please join us at noon Wednesday, October 9 to help us kick off something extraordinary.
Join students, faculty, staff, neighbors, and friends at a free special event to hear our big news. We’ll celebrate hawk-owl style with NMC swag, cupcakes, snacks, beverages, and music!
Meet us under the iconic pine trees just south of Osterlin Library (parking in the Aspen Lot next to the Dennos Museum Center) OR at one of the satellite events on the following campuses:
- Aero Park Campus in the Parsons-Stulen Building in the Commons (end of Hall of Technology)
- Great Lakes Campus in Rotary Hall
- University Center Campus in the second floor atrium
Can’t make it to one of our campuses? You’ll be able to watch live on NMC’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/NorthwesternMichiganCollege
Inclement weather plan for the under-the-pines location: Meet us at the Dennos Museum Center’s Sculpture Court.
Oct 4, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
Join us on October 8th at 8 a.m. for NMC’s October Conference
One day to focus on your knowledge and skills!
43 great sessions to choose from + 57 facilitators + one great NMC Community =
A great day of collaboration, learning, and fun!
On Tuesday, October 8, the Center for Instructional Excellence and the Professional Development Institute will be hosting the fourth NMC October Conference. This is a college-wide professional development event for all regular faculty and staff, and adjunct faculty. (more…)
Oct 4, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
Please read the October Newsletter HERE
October 21– Well-Being Consultant Marissa Jarrett will be doing presentations on Women’s Health – please watch your email for calendar invites!
- Set up an individual meeting/consultation with Marissa HERE
- Relaxation Techniques for Computer Fatigue HERE
- Office Friendly Stretching Exercises HERE
Oct 4, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Oct 4, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom, Student Events
Free Health Insurance for students who qualify, and most do!
Help Available for Sign up
Qualified representatives from Northwest Michigan Health Agency will guide you through the process
Helpful to bring but not necessary:
- Driver’s License or Birth Certificate
- Most Recent Pay Stub
Tuesday, October 15 ~ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ~ Osterlin Lobby Room 113
Oct 3, 2019 | Intercom, Student News
The library has purchased many new books so far this year. You can view a handful here along with descriptions or go here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the library’s lobby.
(more…)
Oct 3, 2019 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) and the Faculty Association affiliates of the Michigan Education Association are pleased to announce they have reached a tentative agreement on all contract issues.
The faculty association members will be advised of the details of the agreement prior to a ratification meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 8.
If approved by association members, the NMC Board of Trustees would review and vote on the agreement in an upcoming public meeting.
Both parties met with a state mediator Wednesday, October 2 to continue negotiations after the release of a non-binding Fact Finder’s Report from the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) on remaining issues in late August. The contracts expired December 31, 2018.
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
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
Oct 2, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
Please inform students working on and seeking help on their research and writing assignments that Osterlin Library will be open Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (its regular Tuesday business hours), despite the college being closed for the NMC October Conference.
Because Scholars Hall will be closed Oct. 8, the Writing & Reading Center (WRC) will offer students walk-in appointments with WRC staff in the Osterlin Library reference section during the WRC’s regular Tuesday business hours (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
Oct 1, 2019 | Intercom, Student News
No Appointment Necessary
- Tuesday, Oct. 8: 1:30–3:30 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 14: 10 a.m.–Noon
- Wednesday, Oct. 23: 1–3 p.m.
Clinics held in Student Health Services, LB106 in the Biederman Building (#6 on the Main Campus Map). Call 995-1255 with questions.
Cost:
- Students: $15
- NMC Faculty & Staff: $ 20
- NMC Insured: free
NOTE! All flu clinics subject to change per current CDC and/or GT Co. Health Dept. health recommendations and vaccine availability.
Sep 30, 2019 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past weeks. 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 Osterlin Library.
HBA awards $10,000 in scholarships
Record-Eagle, September 27 (more…)
Sep 30, 2019 | Intercom, Student Events
October 17, 2019 marks the second IAF season event with speaker Ambassador James Zumwalt presenting “Asia Rising: Will Japan remain America’s “unsinkable aircraft carrier”?
The event is at NMC’s Milliken Auditorium at 6 p.m.
Tickets are available at the door: $15.00; free for students.
Sep 30, 2019 | Intercom, Student Events
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7:30–9:30 a.m. at the Hagerty Center
Join us as we discuss the national crisis that is impacting our communities in Northern Michigan. Speakers will bring varying perspectives from their fields of expertise regarding the current challenges and resources available to combat this growing epidemic.
- 7:30 a.m. – FREE Breakfast
- 8:05 a.m. – Presentations and Q&A
- 9:30 a.m. – Event concludes
REGISTER: gvsu.edu/hfnorthernmich/reg
VIEW THE FLIER AND SPEAKER LIST
Questions may be directed to dykstrdi@gvsu.edu.
We hope you will join us for this critical discussion.
Hosted by Grand Valley State University’s Office of the Vice Provost for Health and Northwestern Michigan College
Sep 30, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
KUDOS- (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
Submit a Kudos here. (more…)
Sep 30, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Sep 30, 2019 | Intercom, Student Events
Louise Bichan and Ethan Setiawan
Monday, Oct. 7, Noon-1 p.m.
Health & Science Building Atrium
Currently touring in support of their recent recording, Louise Bichan, Orkney (Scotland) fiddler with appearances on the BBC and at Edinburgh Castle, and Ethan Setiawan (USA) 2014 National Mandolin Champion, present a dynamic collaboration and meeting of their musical worlds. The journey taken winds through Scottish, Old Time and Swedish Inspired music woven with contemporary compositions. Bichan’s fiddle is a melodic foil to Setiawan’s counterpoint and harmonic textures, and the two of them weave in and out seamlessly.
While there, grab an Irish inspired lunch from Hawk Owl Cafe’s Meals on the Move.
Sponsored by NMC International Services & Service Learning, and Student Life
