Nov 23, 2021 | Intercom
With the generous support of an Innovation Grant from the NMC Foundation, the OER Team is calling for applications for faculty interested in adapting a course they teach to use free and/or openly available course materials in lieu of texts from traditional publishers. Priority will be given to courses that fulfill requirements for the ASA degree pathway, and that have high enrollments, but all are encouraged to apply.
Selected applicants will receive a $750 stipend in two lump sums of $350, one to be disbursed at the beginning of the project and one upon successful completion. Participating faculty will also have sustained support from the OER Team as they identify, evaluate and adapt materials to suit their particular needs and course goals. Participants can choose to begin the work in January 2022 or May 2022, for completion by August 2022.
Open Educational Resources offer a way for instructors to meaningfully reduce barriers to education and send a strong message to current and prospective students that we are paying attention to the hard choices they face when it comes to affording college. What’s more, recent studies have indicated that OER adoption has strong implications for student success and persistence as well.
The past few years have seen a marked surge in both OER usage and creation, resulting in an ever better selection of high quality open course materials. If you are interested in this opportunity but have questions about availability of materials for your subject area, please email oer@nmc.edu.
Updated Application Deadline: Friday, Dec. 3
Nov 23, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
November 23, 2021
On Monday, culinary student Michelle Carrizales brought home something besides books and her knife kit to her family in Harrietta — a Thanksgiving meal, courtesy of an NMC business class which organized and executed the meal drive as a class project.
The meal means that the Carrizales family of four will get to spend a stress-free holiday together. Husband Richard is home after working out of state for a few months. Michelle gets a breather from juggling work and school and her hour-long one-way commute to classes in Traverse City. Their two kids will be on school break, and will lend her a hand cooking the meal that Carrizales didn’t have to scour stores for sales or coupons in order to put on the table.
“It’s been a pretty stressful last couple of months,” said Carrizales. “We’re just looking forward to sitting down and not doing anything.”
The Carrizales family is one of more than 125 who received donated meals from the business class, taught by Kristy McDonald, (pictured right, far right.) This was the eighth year McDonald’s class has completed a meal or food drive as an experiential learning project. Recipients were selected through Big Brothers Big Sisters and the NMC Food Pantry. Marking its fourth anniversary this month, usage is at its highest level since it opened. NMC counselor Paul Kolak, a member of the food pantry committee, said the college is always trying to improve the service, and just this month added an ordering system from Costco.
“We’re trying to step up our game and offer more fresh and frozen options,” he said.
The pantry served 164 and 196 people in September and October, respectively. Those are the two highest months for utilization since the pantry opened in November 2017. So far this academic year average monthly people served, at 146, and average monthly orders, at 11, are both significantly higher than the 2020–21 academic year, when the pantry averaged 102 people served and 4 orders per month.
Being a student is the only requirement to use the food pantry, Kolak said. An online order form is available 24-7, and orders are packed for pickup five days a week. He said the pantry’s support from donors and its continued use are both gratifying.
“Seeing how students have latched onto it and are thankful for it, and keep using it,” strikes Kolak the most about the past four years. People can donate at nmc.edu/give by typing “food pantry” into the “designate my gift” field.
“Once they heard about the need, they helped fulfill the need. That’s been huge,” Kolak said.
Carrizales said she has accessed the food pantry from time to time, when her own pantry is running low or on a week in between paydays.
“It means a lot that the school does these programs,” she said. “I’m very grateful.”
Nov 22, 2021 | Intercom
Good evening,
Last week the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a motion to stay OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). We now understand that the ETS may be changed, or may not be implemented at all.
We are standing by and intend to take no further action to enforce the ETS until the legal status and our compliance requirements are clear. As I stated in the previous email, our top priorities continue to be the health and safety of our community, and minimal disruption to those served by the college while also complying with legal requirements.
For your safety and that of others, please continue to follow the protocols set out here. Thank you very much, and I wish you a happy Thanksgiving holiday.
Mark
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Mark Liebling
AVP of Human Resources
1701 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 995-1342
Nov 22, 2021 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
To students in Kristy McDonald’s Professional Communications class, who distributed more than 125 Thanksgiving meals to fellow students and community members Monday.
The eighth annual Food For Thought project teaches students how to professionally communicate through experiential learning.
Nov 22, 2021 | Intercom
Good Afternoon,
I am excited to share that Dan Goodchild will be serving as interim Director of the Technical Academic Areas starting December 1, 2021. Dan has a strong background in program coordination, good internal and external relationships and a dedication to student success.
Dan, a master electrician, first came to NMC as an adjunct instructor in 2004, moved into full-time faculty in 2011, and became Program Coordinator – Construction Trades in 2012. He is very active within the college serving on Staff Council (Chair), Center for Instructional Excellence, Campus Sustainability, and Wellness committees.
During this time Dan will still be responsible for many of the activities in Construction Technology, with some additional support from his colleagues. This is a well deserved opportunity for Dan and he is ready to lead this division. Please take a moment to thank him for stepping up to serve in this role and thank this team for helping with a successful transition.
There are some big changes ahead for the Tech Area and NMC as we enter the final month of Marguerite Cotto’s time leading Lifelong and Professional Learning and as I take on the new Vice President of Strategic Initiatives role. We have a lot to be grateful for as we reflect on our shared success and much to look forward to as we plan for our future together. Thank you for your continued support throughout our NMC community!
Best Regards,
Jason
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Jason Slade
Director of Technical Academic Area
Northwestern Michigan College
(231) 995-1995 (office ) || (248) 318 3038 (cell)
Office: Parsons-Stulen PS 107 (electronics lab)
Nov 22, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
We invite you to “Be A Patron” on Museum Store Sunday’s 5th Anniversary, November 28.
Find quality, art-inspired and inspiring gifts that support your local art museum and save
25% off all regular priced merchandise this Sunday only in the museum store. Pick up your 2022 calendar before they’re gone, browse our Inuit art collection, stock up on unique holiday cards and décor or select a handmade gift that will be cherished. (Artist consignment excluded.)
Shop the museum store online with shipping and pickup order options. Find jewelry and accessories, stocking stuffers, one of a kind art, and more! Apply coupon MSS25 at checkout Sunday only for 25% off regular merchandise. (Artist consignment excluded.)
Nov 22, 2021 | Intercom, Media Mentions
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.
T-day dinners provide ‘food for thought’ for NMC students
Record-Eagle, November 20 (more…)
Nov 18, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
The library wrapped up the second session of our ongoing Curiosities series last week, exploring the topic of Food & Gratitude. For those who weren’t able to join our cohort, we offer a few highlights and related materials here. We hope these offerings may provide some material for rumination and deeper appreciation as you prepare for the Thanksgiving break.
You can also check out the full four-week syllabus for Curiosities: Food & Gratitude here.
Stay tuned for an announcement of a Spring Curiosities series, featuring collaborations with NMC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter and the International Affairs Forum.
WASTED: THE STORY OF FOOD WASTE
Produced by Anthony Bourdain, WASTED is a film about food waste that is informative, entertaining, and surprisingly hopeful – detailing innovative solutions from chefs, activists, and other food workers to reduce waste in the global food system.
GATHER
GATHER follows the stories of natives on the frontlines of a growing movement to reconnect with spiritual and cultural identities that were devastated by genocide, sharing stories that show how the reclaiming and recovery of ancient food ways is a way forward for native Americans to bring back health and vitality to their people.
Both films are streamable via the library’s Kanopy service. (Kanopy account setup instructions)
CORN TASTES BETTER ON THE HONOR SYSTEM
Robin Wall Kimmerer’s essay illuminates the history of corn from an indigenous perspective – telling the story of how traditional ecological knowledge and the plants themselves collaborated to create one of the world’s most important crops.
THE LIFE STORY OF A RECIPE
Gina Rae La Cerva revisits her grandfather’s recipes, tracing the elements of her Sicilian heritage. Through legacies of wild food gathering and feasting, she seeks to embody the traditions that have brought her family joy and sustenance, even in times of grief, conquest, and migration.
EXPLORE COOKBOOKS IN THE LIBRARY’S COLLECTION
The NMC Library provides free access to the New York Times, including their Cooking site, to all NMC students, faculty, and staff. If you haven’t yet set up your NYT account, here are instructions for how to do so.
Nov 18, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — This month, NMC became the first college in Michigan and the fifth in the nation to offer students the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program (JMG), a partnership with Northwest Michigan Works! and Networks Northwest.
Under JMG, NMC students between ages 16–24 are eligible to connect with Employment Readiness Specialist Lisa Baldyga to match with student mentors in their field, get paid work experience or job shadowing opportunities and internships and other beneficial career opportunities. These services are over and above the resume and cover letter review and interview skills that NMC Career Services already offers.
The program helps set up students for initial career success. Financial assistance with job equipment such as tools or work boots, uniforms, bus passes or gas cards for transportation to work is also available.
JMG participants can also take part in legislative and leadership days with the state and talent tours with local businesses, which help create a sense of belonging to NMC programs and the greater community.
JMG and career resources will also be developed for Moodle, NMC’s online course management system, that students can access for employment assistance.
Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates equips young people with the skills to overcome barriers and succeed in education, employment, and in life. It is the leading program of Youth Solutions, Inc., a youth opportunity organization delivering employability and education services to young people across the state.
“We expect that the opportunities, mentorship, guidance, and community created by this program will greatly increase the ability for participating students to successfully earn their college degrees and move on to sustainable careers in their field of interest,” said Kim Bordeau, Manager of Program Success-North, Youth Solutions.
In addition to the new program at NMC, Northwest Michigan Works! coordinates JMG programs at Cadillac’s Mackinaw Trail Middle School, Cadillac Public and Innovation High Schools, CASMAN Academy in Manistee, Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District, the North Ed Career-Tech Center, the Wexford-Missaukee Career-Tech Center, and drop out recovery programs in Cadillac, Kalkaska, Manistee and Traverse City.
Northwest Michigan Works! is a state-supported workforce development agency serving job seekers and employers in a 10-county region.
Founded in 1974, Networks Northwest facilitates and manages various programs and services for the 10-county region. These programs include Northwest Michigan Works, Small Business Development Center, Procurement Technical Assistance Center, various business services, and many different regional planning initiatives in response to our communities’ requests and needs.
Release date: November 18, 2021
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Associate Vice President 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
Nov 18, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
Learn more about Transfer Bridges to the University of Michigan, a program for students at Michigan community colleges who want to study for two years at their local community college and then transfer to U-M Ann Arbor’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) to complete their bachelor’s degree. A U-M representative will be on NMC’s main campus Wednesday, Dec. 1, between 10 a.m.–3 p.m. in the West Hall Innovation Center Lobby with more information on the program.
Transfer Bridges students receive tailored support and advising from the LSA Transfer Team, mentorship from current U-M transfer students, and access to learning and social experiences at U-M, all while still a student at NMC.
Nov 18, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — This month, NMC became the first college in Michigan and the fifth in the nation to offer students the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program (JMG), a partnership with Northwest Michigan Works! and Networks Northwest.
Under JMG, NMC students between ages 16–24 are eligible to connect with Employment Readiness Specialist Lisa Baldyga to match with student mentors in their field, get paid work experience or job shadowing opportunities and internships and other beneficial career opportunities. These services are over and above the resume and cover letter review and interview skills that NMC Career Services already offers.
The program helps set up students for initial career success. Financial assistance with job equipment such as tools or work boots, uniforms, bus passes or gas cards for transportation to work is also available.
JMG participants can also take part in legislative and leadership days with the state and talent tours with local businesses, which help create a sense of belonging to NMC programs and the greater community.
JMG and career resources will also be developed for Moodle, NMC’s online course management system, that students can access for employment assistance.
Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates equips young people with the skills to overcome barriers and succeed in education, employment, and in life. It is the leading program of Youth Solutions, Inc., a youth opportunity organization delivering employability and education services to young people across the state.
“We expect that the opportunities, mentorship, guidance, and community created by this program will greatly increase the ability for participating students to successfully earn their college degrees and move on to sustainable careers in their field of interest,” said Kim Bordeau, Manager of Program Success-North, Youth Solutions.
In addition to the new program at NMC, Northwest Michigan Works! coordinates JMG programs at Cadillac’s Mackinaw Trail Middle School, Cadillac Public and Innovation High Schools, CASMAN Academy in Manistee, Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District, the North Ed Career-Tech Center, the Wexford-Missaukee Career-Tech Center, and drop out recovery programs in Cadillac, Kalkaska, Manistee and Traverse City.
Northwest Michigan Works! is a state-supported workforce development agency serving job seekers and employers in a 10-county region.
Founded in 1974, Networks Northwest facilitates and manages various programs and services for the 10-county region. These programs include Northwest Michigan Works, Small Business Development Center, Procurement Technical Assistance Center, various business services, and many different regional planning initiatives in response to our communities’ requests and needs.
Release date: November 18, 2021
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Associate Vice President 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
Nov 16, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
Student Volunteers Needed!
Join us Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 5:50 p.m., and the first and third Wednesdays of each month afterwards, as we continue to plan our upcoming and ongoing service projects:
- Mentoring 5th graders at Blair Elementary
- Donating books to Uganda and Guatemala
- Maintaining the campus garden
Network with fellow servant leaders, boost your college/work resume, and simply give back to the community! All students are welcome to join and/or attend. We hope to see you Wednesday, ,either in in West Hall room 107 or on Zoom!
Nov 15, 2021 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
To faculty members Brandon Everest, Lisa Blackford and Melissa Sprenkle, whose students in sociology, social work and communications, respectively, will participate in the Walk for Health and Housing, a guided tour of downtown Traverse City from the perspective of people experiencing homelessness and the providers who serve them, departing from NMC’s Great Lakes campus parking lot at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17.
The sixth annual walk, open to the public, is an example of Experiential Learning at NMC and held as a part of National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, observed the week before Thanksgiving.
Nov 15, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — The Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Andrew Robitshek of Traverse City to fill a vacant trustee slot on Monday. He will serve through the November 2022 election.
Robitshek, 54, cited his love of the community, business knowledge and past board experience as driving his interest in serving on the board. “Now, as a local business owner of Bay Motor Products, I’ve had the opportunity to encourage many others on my team to enroll in classes at NMC and discover how education can change the trajectory of their life. Nothing is more rewarding than being a part of helping others realize their full potential through education and hard work! I hope to make an even bigger impact by working as part of NMC’s Board of Trustees,” Robitshek said in his application materials.
Trustees thanked all the applicants and noted the high caliber of the applicant pool. Eleven eligible candidates applied to fill the vacancy created by Michael Estes’ resignation October 17, 2021. Per Michigan law, Robitshek will fill the term Estes was elected to in 2016 until the next regular community college election in November 2022.
Release date: NOVEMBER 15, 2021
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Associate Vice President 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
Nov 15, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
A swinging evening of music with the Lab Band and Big Band featuring the music of Adderly, Basie, Kenton, Jobim, Hammerstein, Ellington and Strayhorn. Laurie Sears-Director with Bill Sears-Guest Soloist
Saturday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Milliken Auditorium
Tickets at MyNorthTickets.com, $12 adults/$7 students and seniors (+ processing fee)
At the Door: $15 adults/ $10 students and seniors
FREE to NMC students with ID
Nov 15, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
Hello fellow Hawk Owls! We at Student Health Services wanted to remind you that we do have flu shots available. This time of year it’s especially important to keep yourself healthy so that you can enjoy the holidays with family and friends.
Please give us a call at (231) 995-1255 to schedule a flu shot. We do accept walk-ins, however we encourage making an appointment so you don’t have to wait.
The cost is $15/student and $20/staff (if you don’t have NMC insurance). So please give us a call or stop in before Thanksgiving to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy.
Nov 15, 2021 | DEI Insights and Conversations, Intercom
Millions of people are affected by mental illness each year. Check out this one-page pictograph from the National Alliance on Mental Illness to learn about who is impacted.
Please fill out this DEI Intercom Post Feedback Form to be part of our conversation and offer feedback or suggestions on what is being shared.
Nov 15, 2021 | Intercom, Media Mentions
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.
Industry 4.0 on display
Record-Eagle, November 14
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