Mar 21, 2022 | Intercom
Northwestern Michigan College is looking forward to bringing kids’ summer classes back again in 2022. All classes are scheduled to occur in-person. We are excited to once again deliver the College for Kids experience that participants have come to expect, while always considering the health and wellness of all students, teachers and staff.
Registration for the GRASP Reading and Math at-home program is now available. Registration for this program will again take place online until the May 20 deadline. Parents can learn more about the benefits of this proven program and meet the teachers at nmc.edu/grasp.
Registration for College for Kids enrichment classes begins Tuesday, April 5. Students ages 3-17 will be able to choose from over 100 in-person classes involving art, science, music, tech, writing, crafts, dance, and more. Classes are now available to be previewed at nmc.edu/kids before registration opens on April 5. Classes will fill quickly, so prompt registration is encouraged.
Families may sign up to receive a reminder email when registration for each program begins by visiting nmc.edu/kids.
Mar 21, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
The Passport Student Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experience of NMC students.
Hear Rafael Hernandez, a culinary student at NMC, talk about life and culture in Puerto Rico 12:30–1:30 p.m. Friday, April 8 in West Hall Innovation Center Rm. 106. Empanadillas will be served, made by Rafael from his grandmother’s recipe.
Global Endorsement students, please bring your GE passport so that it can be stamped to earn your GE event points!
Mar 18, 2022 | DEI Insights and Conversations, Intercom
March has been recognized as National Disabilities Awareness Month since 1987 when President Ronald Reagan officially declared Proclamation 5613. The proclamation urged people to provide understanding, encouragement, and opportunities to help people with disabilities to lead productive lives and to achieve their full potential.
“Full potential” — these words should have new meaning for us now, as we embrace NMC’s new Vision, which states, “We aspire to be a global community where all learners unlock their full potential.” March gives us the opportunity to focus on this underrepresented population and to support the inclusion of these individuals.
Did you know, 26 percent (one in 4) of adults in the United States have some type of disability?
What can I do to support inclusion for those with disabilities?
Educate yourself on the topic of disabilities.
There are four major types of disabilities:
- Physical
- Developmental
- Behavioral or emotional, and
- Sensory impaired disorders
What are some examples of common disabilities?
- Acquired brain injury
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Deaf or hard of hearing
- Intellectual disability
- Mental health conditions
- Physical disability
- Vision Impairment
How can you support inclusion in the office, classroom or online?
Begin with the basics. Ensure your information is accessible to everyone. The following courses are available through the Professional Development Institute catalog to assist you in making information accessible. Click the links below to read course summaries and to view these short (10 minute to 1 hour) training modules.
Everyone wants, and deserves, to enjoy life, feel productive and secure. This month we are taking extra steps to raise awareness and to support people with disabilities and to celebrate their contributions to our communities and society as a whole!
While there has been significant and positive change in the decades since, many challenges remain for this vulnerable population. We know this population can make a positive difference in our communities, if given the opportunity to unlock their potential.
Join us as we celebrate March as National Disability Awareness Month to embrace diversity and to create a sense of inclusion and belonging for this important group among us!
— Lori Hodek
References:
Mar 18, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Make a difference in the lives of your colleagues. Nominate them here: Staff Excellence Award or Team Excellence Award.
We are seeking nominations for staff colleagues (full-time, part-time, or supplemental) whose work serves to inspire us all, and who:
- Demonstrate NMC’s Values
- Exhibit commitment ‘above and beyond’ to the NMC mission, vision, values and strategic directions,
- Made a difference at NMC over the past year (2021–2022).
Nominations must be received by 4/8/2022.
Recipients will receive a monetary award and an engraved plaque to be awarded on May 18, 2022 at the NMC You Made It Possible Celebration.
Thank you for appreciating and valuing each other.
The NMC Employee Recognition Committee:
- Marcus Bennett
- Hollie DeWalt
- Kim Gourlay
- Lori Hodek, Chair
- Mark Liebling
- Taylor Nash
- Susan Odgers
- Nancy Parshall
Mar 18, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Michael Anderson: Michael is very respectable when it comes to taking off his boots and changing into other shoes before entering the Fitness Center at North Hall. This has been very much appreciated, because it’s an ongoing battle with the salt and snow through the lobby and into the Fitness Center. So thank you!
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!
Mar 18, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Welcome Adjunct Surveying Instructor Jeff Fouch to NMC!
Mar 17, 2022 | Intercom
Good Afternoon NMC community,
We’re excited to invite you to NMC’s “You Made it Possible: 2022 Employee Picnic and Recognition Celebration!” This special new event will allow us to reconnect in-person with our colleagues and celebrate our incredible NMC community. Please save the date for Wednesday, May 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the great lawn outside of the Innovation Center for this all-employee luncheon.
During these last two years, you have all doubled down on your dedication to our students and our mission, but because of COVID conditions we haven’t been able to come together and recognize your efforts with some of our traditional college events. We hope this new event will allow us all to spend some much-needed time together as the weather warms, COVID restrictions loosen and we wrap up our busy end-of-the-semester activities. Also importantly, this event will honor our most recent retirees and recipients of service and excellence awards.
We look forward to having our entire NMC community of employees together again! During the past two years, and throughout our proud history, you truly made it all possible. We can’t wait to see you all May 18!
Mark
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Mark Liebling
AVP of Human Resources
1701 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 995-1342
Mar 17, 2022 | Intercom, Tech Bytes
Visit the Technology Help Desk Knowledgebase from the MyNMC Home Page for Tip Sheets, Videos, and eLearning Modules on all things tech!
Mar 14, 2022 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thank you to the team that organized last week’s Long Night Against Procrastination at the NMC Library. For the first time, this late-night study marathon in the library in preparation for midterms included childcare, enabling more adult students to take advantage of it.
Mar 14, 2022 | Intercom
Instructors: Is your classroom too hot or too cold to teach comfortably? Call NMC Campus Services at (231) 995-1111. Don’t wait, we can fix that.
Is your classroom door locked and your class about to start? Call (231) 995-1111 and we can get it unlocked for you.
Mar 14, 2022 | 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.
How the Labor Shortage is Affecting Local Construction Efforts
9&10 News, March 9 (more…)
Mar 11, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Mar 11, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Cari Noga, Chris Hanna, Lindsey Dickinson, Betsy Boris, Brady Corcoran, Craig Hadley and Nick Nissley: Thank you for participating in the making of NMC’s new employee recruiting video.
Kudos to Erika Cotner, Chris Hanna and Cari Noga for their excellent work collaborating on a new video for recruitment and employer branding for the college. The selection of speakers and writing aligns beautifully with NMC Next and really highlights the quality, uniqueness and diversity of our programs. The production quality demonstrates NMC’s commitment to excellence. Great collaboration and great result! Thank you!!
Kudos to the Career Fair Committee, the Hagerty Center staff and everyone that volunteered in bringing the NMC Career Fair back to the Hagerty Center face-to-face. It was obvious that students, staff and community partners were overjoyed to have an event in-person and it was not possible without the group effort in planning and implementing. Thank you for your willingness to go the extra mile and offer this event to our students and community! The production quality demonstrates NMC’s commitment to excellence. Great collaboration and great result! Thank you!!
Kudos to Katie Sommer-Ford, Lisa Baldyga and Hannah Witte: Katie Sommer-Ford and Lisa Baldyga partnered to organize and execute the 2022 NMC & NW Michigan Works! Career Fair. Hannah Witte designed the marketing pieces including flyers, tri-fold table displays, social media posts, and email graphics for the event. This was the first in-person fair since 2020. Last year Katie and Lisa organized a completely virtual fair. This year they again took the lead to gather internal and external partners, organize volunteers, develop a marketing plan, collaborate with 60 different employers, and produce a successful and engaging event. More than 80 students and community members participated and feedback from all participants was very positive.
Kudos to Steve Dix and Justin Guillard: They are on campus everyday working behind the scenes to keep us all up and running. They are often on the run themselves. Thank you for covering the bases for us. You are appreciated.
Kudos to Emily Crull for her help in hiring adjuncts in Health Occupations. Emily went above and beyond to help us go through the process of hiring adjuncts and we appreciate it very much. Thank you.
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!
Mar 11, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Welcome to NMC!
- Rebecca Bredahl — Adjunct Nursing Instructor
- Katheryn West — Adjunct Nursing Instructor
- Seth Crompton — Aviation Line Crew
Mar 11, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Emily Crull was recently promoted to Marketing Office Manager. Congratulations on the promotion!
Mar 11, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
In collaboration with English and Health Occupations faculty members, NMC Library will host a screening of Theater of War’s upcoming production, ‘The Nurse Antigone‘ on Thursday, March 17, at 5–7 p.m. in West Hall 106/107.
We will watch the performance (it begins at 5 p.m.) and subsequent panel discussion, and also hold our own informal local conversation to follow for any who are interested.
Pizza will be provided.
Please share with any interested faculty, staff and students!
Mar 11, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
The League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area (LWVGTA) will offer voter registration on campus Wednesday, March 16 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the West Hall Innovation Center lobby. NMC students, employees and the community are welcome.
Mar 10, 2022 | Intercom, Tech Bytes
NMC employees are eligible to receive Microsoft Office 365 through the MS Education program. Office 365 is available to all NMC users with valid NMC Email (@nmc.edu) or NMC Student Email (@mail.nmc.edu) addresses. Learn more here: employees.nmc.edu/depts/tech-support/kb-emp-storage/microsoft-office-365.html
