Jan 15, 2024 | Intercom
Coffee Chats are back this winter—in person! NMC staff and faculty are invited to attend Coffee Chats this season, free of charge! No need to register, just come and enjoy. You may bring a lunch or buy at the nearby Hawk Owl Café.
Join NMC VP Emeritus, Marguerite Cotto, and incredible community guests each Friday for a one-hour interview, followed by live Q&A, all right on campus in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 106/107 from 12–1 p.m.
The season kicks off on February 2 with fellow colleague Glenn Wolff, whose wonderful illustrations are among the most immediately recognizable of any artist in our region. Glenn will join us to talk about the work of the visual artist as illuminator of ideas and things, and the nature of collaboration between writer and painter that can create completely new understandings of the world we think we know.
Coffee Chats will continue each Friday through March 1.
Jan 15, 2024 | Intercom, Menu, Student News
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials daily on Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:30–6:30 p.m. The protein option is $9.99 and the vegetarian option is $7.99.
Monday, Jan. 15
Entrée: Lamb gyro or falafel
Side: lemon rice
Tuesday, Jan. 16
Entrée: Chicken & cheese quesadilla
Sides: Spanish rice & Mexican street corn
Wednesday, Jan. 17
Entrée: Sesame or tofu stir fry
Sides: basmati rice & egg roll
Thursday, Jan. 18
Entrée: Sausage, broccolini and sun-dried tomato rigatoni
Sides: broccoli and garlic bread
Friday, Jan. 19
Entrée: Crispy chicken w/ mac & cheese with buffalo sauce
Sides: asparagus
Jan 12, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
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Jan 12, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Andrea Gerring. When seeing an “Everyone” email from a name Andrea didn’t recognize, Andrea took the time to check the Staff Directory for my name, sent an entirely unique email to me(not using the Reply button), and checked with me to make sure it was an email that was legitimate.
Kudos to Brittany Hanbury, Erika Cotner, Denny Nguyen and Dee Galloup. Outstanding planning and execution of the New Employee Orientation Day! This event is such an important step in welcoming our new employees to NMC. It is made possible by the careful planning of Erika Cotner and Brittany Hanbury as they consider every detail of the day. Thank you to Denny Nguyen and Dee Galloup for assisting with the bus tour and making sure everyone returned safely! Special thanks to every person who took time to show our new employees around or shared your passion about NMC. I am extremely proud of the work of this team!
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!
Jan 12, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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- Hannah Rodriguez – Student Success Coordinator
- Wyatt Roehler – Computer Information Technology Project Management
- Katie DeYoung – Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
- Weston Babcock, supplemental – Human Resources Assistant
- Presleigh Yovich – Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
- Shelby Golnick – Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
- Alex Crocker – Adjunct Welding Instructor
- Kevin Salveta – Adjunct Electrical Technology Instructor
- Rick Warfield – Adjunct Electronics Technology Instructor
Jan 11, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
Versiti blood supply is severely low and could use your help! What more can you ask for than the good feeling of having saved a life and being paid to do it!
They are hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, January 23 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The drive will occur at the Versiti mobile bus in the Cedar Lot.
Those who donate will receive a warm beanie (while supplies last) and a $10 e-gift card.
Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating.
For questions, contact Susan Street, Senior Representative of Versiti, at sstreet@versiti.org.
Jan 10, 2024 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY— Northwestern Michigan College kicks off its 2024 Embrace the Dream programming, a series of events marking Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month, on January 15.
Planned events include the following. A complete calendar of events, including events at other community locations, is available and will be updated at nmc.edu/embrace-the-dream.
January 15 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day:)
- Free admission to the Dennos Museum Center, 11 a.m.–4 p.m..
- Building Bridges with Music presents a Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance Day show, livestreamed at both the Dennos Museum Center and the Alluvion at 7 p.m.. NMC Cantus Children’s Choir and NMC Chamber Singers will perform along with other artists and musicians. Free ticketed event. Go to mynorthtickets.com for tickets.
January 18 Free screening of Razing Liberty Square 4 p.m.., Dutmers Theater inside Dennos Museum Center. Free ticketed event.
January 31 Third annual ‘Embrace the Dream’ read-aloud and craft event, 5-6:30 p.m.., NMC Library
Kids in preschool through sixth grade are invited to the library, located on the second level of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, to read, craft, and receive a free book. Accompanying adults are invited to join in or find a space in the building to relax while kids read and craft. Free and open to the public.
Sunday, February 11, 1–3 p.m.. Second Sunday Art Project – Embrace the Dream Get inspired by the watercolor work of Caldecott honor recipient E.B. Lewis who thoughtfully illustrates narratives of the African American experience for children’s books and create your own watercolor work. Join the fun for free with the price of Dennos Museum Center admission!
Thursday, February 22, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.. A Food for the Soul buffet will be served in the Hawk Owl Café. Open to the public. $14.
Friday, February 23, 7 p.m.. Straight Ahead concert in Milliken Auditorium inside the Dennos Museum Center. The Detroit-based all-female jazz ensemble has received multiple Grammy nominations and toured the world. Tickets $25-$35.
For more information visit nmc.edu/embrace-the-dream.
Release Date: January 10, 2024
For More Information:
Cari Noga
Communications Director
cnoga@nmc.edu
(231) 392-1800 (Call or text)
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
Jan 8, 2024 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Beginning this month, support services designed specifically for neurodiverse NMC students will be offered for the first time at an on-campus center.
The pilot cohort of NMC’s Neurodiversity Support Center (NSC) consists of four students with a range of learning differences, including but not limited to anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive compulsive disorder. Students may still apply for NSC services, which are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and expand upon what is already provided by the college’s office of Disability Support Services.
NSC Coordinator Nancy Gray said the transition from high school to college is often more difficult for neurodiverse students. In high school, disability law grants them additional support services. In college, they must self-advocate. However, challenges with communication and initiation are a hallmark of neurodiversity.
“Neurodiverse students need more than the accommodations, which address academics. They need help and support, and the supports must also meet their social and sensory needs,” Gray said.
An English faculty member, Gray proposed the NSC after spending her 2022-23 sabbatical year researching neurodiversity support services that many other colleges and universities provide A key component of the NSC, located in Scholars Hall on NMC’s Front Street campus, will be training staff to meet the specific needs of these learners. For instance, self-stimulating behaviors, also known as “stimming,” help some neurodiverse students manage emotional and environmental conditions. Yet “stimming” is often frowned upon as disruptive.
“We want to normalize it, so that it is seen as both acceptable and necessary,” Gray said. “We need to increase awareness of neurodiversity, celebrate the strengths, and design educational practices that address the specific needs of neurodiverse students.”
Services will then include:
- Weekly one-on-one mentoring meetings to work on individual short- and long-term goals
- Structured study times in the Center with on-site tutors and success coaches
- Workshops and seminars that address needs and build skills
- Supported communication between students, faculty and NMC staff
- Regularly-scheduled virtual parent or support system meetings, as desired.
- Sensory-friendly social events, connecting students with similar interests
The prevalence of neurodiversity has increased significantly worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates autism spectrum disorder occurs in 1 of every 36 U.S. children, or 2.8 percent. In 2000 the prevalence was 1 in 150. About 11 percent of children have received an ADHD diagnosis, also per the CDC. Both conditions are significantly more prevalent among boys. Anxiety prevalence is estimated at just under 10 percent. Co-occurrence of multiple conditions is also common in neurodiverse individuals.
An advisory body including neurodiverse students, NMC employees and community partners have assisted Gray in planning the NSC. For more information, visit nmc.edu/neurodiversity
Release date: JANUARY 8, 2024
For more information:
Nancy Gray
Neurodiversity Support Center Coordinator
ngray@nmc.edu
(505) 501-3258 (mobile)
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Jan 8, 2024 | Intercom
Thank you to everyone who attended today’s January Conference, which took place at the NMC Hagerty Center and featured guest speaker Erica Orians, Vice President of the Michigan Community College Association. You can find slides of Erica’s presentation, “The Ecosystem of Higher Education”, here and watch a video of the conference here.
Jan 8, 2024 | 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.
Mike Wills honored for decades of maritime advocacy
Record-Eagle, Jan. 7 (more…)
Jan 8, 2024 | EES Opportunities, Intercom
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.
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 Welding: Pick Your Process
Tuesdays/Thursdays; Jan. 16 – Feb. 29; 5–7:30 p.m.
Employee price: $169 (public price: $899)
Instructor Ryan Deering will provide a strong foundation focusing on welding specifically aluminum. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (stick), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), Gas Metal Arc Welding (wire welding) and Oxy-fuel (gas welding) are all options on which to focus your training experience.
Register here
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 Conversational Spanish: Beginning & Beyond
Wednesdays, Jan. 17 – March 20; 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Employee price: $24 (public price: $149)
New year, new language? Or dust off the old language skills? Jumpstart your engagement with the Spanish language to enhance your travel experience, empower your business skills, or exercise and improve your brain function.
Register here
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Furniture Making: Build a Modern Rustic Coffee Table
Sat., Jan. 27 & Sun,. Jan 28; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Employee price: $217 (public price: $449)
Coffee anyone? Enjoy a creative weekend session this January crafting a farmhouse chic coffee table from natural-edged walnut, cherry or ambrosia maple. All skill levels welcome.
Register here
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Need help setting up your profile? Look for “EES” in the Help Desk drop down menu.
Jan 8, 2024 | Announcements & News, Intercom, Student News
The Traverse City Parking Patrol will begin issuing warnings at NMC on Monday, Jan. 15 and start issuing citations for parking violations on Monday, Jan. 22. All NMC students and employees must have their 2023-2024 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:
- Place your permit in the bottom left-hand corner of your windshield.
- Place your permit right side up. An upside-down permit will be considered invalid.
- Hang tags must be on the rear view mirror.
- Be sure that the expiration date on your permit can be seen from the outside of your vehicle. (Some vehicles have a tint on the edges of their windshield, so be sure your permit is not behind a tint, as it will make it difficult to see from the outside.) When it doubt, get out of your vehicle and be sure you can see the entire permit from the outside.
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.
Jan 5, 2024 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — The Building & Site committee of Northwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9 in the President’s Conference Room of the Tanis Building on NMC’s main campus, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City. The official meeting notice is available here.
The Fellows Nominating committee will meet at 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12 in the President’s Conference Room of the Tanis Building on NMC’s main campus, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City. The official meeting notice is available here.
For more information on either meeting, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
RELEASE DATE: January 5, 2024
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Jan 2, 2024 | EES Opportunities, Intercom
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.
Beginning Japanese (livestream)
New! This course will cover basics of Japanese language. We will learn Hiragana (Japanese letters), basic grammar, listening skills, and conversation skills. We also talk about Japanese culture including food, Anime, and more!
8 sessions; Wednesdays, Jan. 8 – Feb. 26; 6-8 p.m.
Employee Price: $22 per person (Public price: $199)
Weight Strengthening
Aerobic exercise is not enough to keep the body well-conditioned; research shows the need for the addition of weekly weight strengthening. We will focus on all major muscle groups resulting in increased strength, better posture, greater mobility, improved metabolism, and a slowing of the development of osteoporosis. All levels welcome.
27 sessions; Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan. 9 – April 17; 7-8 a.m.
Employee price: $46 per person (public price: $359)
Learn Together: Make a Rain Chain
Embark on a collaborative journey into the world of metalworking with our introductory course designed for two. Ignite your imagination and hone your skills as you work together to create a stunning rain chain. This 2-day workshop is perfect for beginners and intermediate students alike.
2 sessions; Friday & Saturday, Jan. 31 & Feb. 1; 5-8 p.m. (Fri.) & 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Sat.)
Employee Price: $100 for two people (Public price $449)
Jan 2, 2024 | 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.
10 irresistible reasons to visit Traverse City this winter (Dennos)
Hour Detroit, Jan. 1
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Jan 2, 2024 | Intercom, President Updates
Dear colleagues:
Following are our institutional priorities for professional development for 2024-2025.
It is encouraged to link your sabbatical and professional development leave proposals to one or more of the college strategies and/or the college mission.
Faculty Sabbatical Leave Requests – Faculty must submit endorsed requests electronically to the Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) by January 31, 2024. Endorsements required: three peers and the appropriate academic chair. The application form can be found here.
The CIE board will evaluate and approve applications using the criteria laid out in the guidelines. CIE will make its decision no later than February 28. CIE-approved applications go to the VP for Educational Services and the college President for final approval. CIE forwards the applications to the Vice President for Educational Services for prioritization by ESIMT. The Vice President of Educational Services will then make a recommendation to the President no later than March 1, 2024.
Staff Sabbatical Leave – Salaried staff must submit endorsed requests to Hollie DeWalt, Associate Vice President of Human Resources, by January 31, 2024. Endorsement required: appropriate executive staff officer.
The Associate Vice President of Human Resources will review staff applications in consultation with executive staff by March 1, 2024, and make a recommendation to the President.
Professional Development Project and Leave Requests – Faculty and staff requests should be reviewed as a part of annual goal planning. For both faculty and staff, professional development activities may only be approved as funds are available and budgeted for this purpose.
For more information regarding sabbatical and professional development policies and procedures see Staff HR Policies D-753.00, D-753.01, and D-753.02, and Faculty Chair and Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Any additional questions can be addressed to Human Resources (ext. 5-2612) or the Center for Instructional Excellence (ext. 5-1046).
Additional Resources:
President’s Office
1701 E. Front Street
Traverse City, MI
Phone: (231) 995-1010
Jan 2, 2024 | Intercom, Student News
Do you have a project or an idea and need help bringing it to fruition? Join the upcoming design thinking workshop that is being offered in February. This hands-on series will introduce the design thinking process to NMC faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders. Together, we’ll:
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- connect and empathize
- define challenges
- ideate and prototype solutions
- test and assess solutions
- review
This hands-on workshop will frame “how might we” questions to help participants learn how to innovate and meet their goals. The sessions will be facilitated by Brittany VanderBeek and will be held on February 5, 19 and 26 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in room 104/105 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center.
Jan 2, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Paul Kolak. Thanks to Paul Kolak for organizing the Mobile Food Pantry here at NMC through Feeding America. Paul organizes volunteers and the food delivery on-site. Many families have been served thanks to his leadership and the volunteers who help distribute the food each month.
Kudos to Brittany Hanbury, Hollie DeWalt, Carly McCall, Esther Nance, Lil Anderson, Sarah Montgomery-Richards, Lynne Moritz, and Todd Haines. The whole holiday party planning committee did a wonderful job putting on a fabulous party. Everyone on the committee brought a level of passion for creating a fun and inclusive event for the college to enjoy. Several additions aimed at increasing inclusion and belongingness such as gingerbread team building, and the get-to-know-you bingo game leading. With attendance increasing by 25% this year, it’s clear that their hard work paid off.
Kudos to Lil Anderson and Lindsey Bradeen. Lil and Lindsey were instrumental in the success of our Holiday Party. I had checked the wrong box and we almost didn’t have a projector and laptop for the party. They quickly and gracefully resolved the issue while also executing the rest of their event duties wonderfully. Thank you to them and the full Hagerty team for their fabulous event planning and event execution work.
Kudos to Employees at the Hagerty Center. The Hagerty Center employees always do a great job putting on events and the Holiday Party was no exception. The food was delicious, tables were cleared, the bar service was prompt, and overall they did a fabulous job. Thanks for always making our events great.
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!
