Position Vacancies & Supplemental Employment

Jun 29, 2018 | HR Corner, Intercom

Are you looking for career opportunities? Find them here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:

POSITION VACANCIES

  • Librarian
  • Residence Hall Manager
  • Event Scheduler
  • Director of Extended Educational Services
  • Senior Business Advisor Manufacturing
  • STCW Clerk and Sea Project Specialist
  • PT Regular Faculty – Clinical Nursing Instructor – Medical Surgical

ADJUNCT FACULTY

  • Biology Instructor
  • Chemistry Instructor
  • Math Instructor
  • Electrical Instructor
  • HVAC and Plumbing Instructor
  • Flight Instructor
  • Clinical Nursing
  • Surgical Technology

SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT

  • Summer Conference Crew
  • Technology Support Assistant
  • UAS Flight Staff
  • GLCI – Kitchen /DR Help
  • Hagerty Center – Banquet Cook
  • Hagerty Center – Banquet Server
  • Hagerty Center – Kitchen Steward

NMC Board of Trustees approves balanced budget, sets tuition and fees for 2018-2019

Jun 26, 2018 | Intercom, Student News

TRAVERSE CITY — During its regular June 25 monthly meeting, the Board of Trustees for Northwestern Michigan College unanimously approved a balanced budget and set tuition rates and fees for the fall 2018 and spring/summer 2019 semesters.

General tuition rates for residents will increase by $2.25 per contact hour for in-district students, from $103.70 to $105.95.

“Northwestern Michigan College is committed to preparing our learners for success in a rapidly changing global society and economy,” said NMC President Timothy J. Nelson. “We are proud of the work we have done to limit the financial impact on learners by remaining agile and responsive. We still have more work ahead of us, but are dedicated to keeping NMC as the top choice for our learners.”

College leaders have been working to make the institution more efficient and lower costs, including reducing 16 positions through restructuring in the last four years and 12 positions through a voluntary separation plan this year. Those efforts combined with support from donors, lawmakers and community members are helping the college achieve its goals.

For 2018-2019, 21 percent of NMC’s revenue will come from state aid, 22 percent from local property tax, 52 percent from tuition and fees and five percent from other sources.

Northwestern Michigan College general rate tuition categories:

Category

2017-2018 Tuition

2018-2019 Tuition

In-District

$103.70

$105.95

Out-of-District

$215.60

$220.30

Out-of-State

$281.00

$287.20

International

$317.50

$324.50

Release date: June 26, 2018

For more information:

Vicki Cook
Vice President for Finance and Administration
vcook@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1144

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

Kudos

Jun 21, 2018 | 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.

Kudos to Jim Gray, Laura Mashburn and Brenda Garvon- they helped me to get the Museum ready for the rededication and the Monster Fish exhibit before June 16th. Without their help there’s no way everything would have gotten finished on time. With the custodial department being short staffed it is great to see how we can work together to accomplish things.

Kudos to Cathy McCall for organizing the many office and storage moves in preparation for the West Hall Renovation. Thanks also to all of the people who were relocated. Everyone worked together with respect and a sense of humor making moving a lot easier.

Kudos to Jenny Barnes for helping to cover Central Scheduling while acclimating to her new job in Aviation. Jenny is wearing many hats at this time and doing it with grace and ease. Thank you.

 

Student Employees and MPSERS

Jun 21, 2018 | Intercom

A reminder to managers of student employees.  MPSERS mandates that any student taking less than 6 credits in the summer, and less than 12 credits in fall and spring be enrolled in the retirement plan.  NMC uses the official enrollment date from the academic calendar to determine credit load for student employees, and no changes are made for the rest of the semester.  A re-evaluation of their credit load is done every semester, with appropriate placement in, or out, of MPSERS occurs. Please reach out to Hollie DeWalt in HR if you have any specific questions.

NMC Wellness Happenings!

Jun 21, 2018 | Intercom

Outdoor Yoga:

Outdoor Yoga with Instructor Stephanie Prall July 16, 2018 at 12 p.m. on Main Campus outside of Founders Hall.This 20 minute yoga class will be appropriate for all levels of mastery. We encourage you to wear clothes that are allow for bending and stretching, however, full athletic attire is not required. The intent is to provide everyone an opportunity to enjoy the summer weather and wake up your body.

Why try yoga? Workout fads come and go, but virtually no other exercise program is as enduring as yoga. It’s been around for more than 5,000 years. Yoga does more than burn calories and tone muscles. It’s a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. There are more than 100 different forms of yoga. Some are fast-paced and intense. Others are gentle and relaxing.

Founders Hall 110 will be our alternate location in the event of rain.

 

READY-SET-MOVE Exercise Challenge:

Similar to the popular Step Challenge, READY-SET-MOVE will track exercise minutes!  The challenge will run from September 17 – October 12.  More information on the details will be available later this summer.

 

Healthier Summer Dessert Ideas:

Looking to indulge in a healthier way? Try these summer desserts. Read more here.

Position Vacancies & Supplemental Employment

Jun 21, 2018 | Intercom

Are you looking for career opportunities? Find them here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:

Position Vacancies

  • Custodian
  • Flight Instructor – Adjunct Faculty
  • Clinical Nursing Adjunct Faculty
  • Surgical Technology Adjunct Faculty
  • Chemistry Adjunct Faculty
  • Developmental Math Adjunct Faculty
  • Math Adjunct Faculty
  • Electrical Instructor
  • HVAC and Plumbing Instructor

Supplemental Employment

  • Aero Park Testing Center/Welcome Desk Assistant
  • GLCI – Kitchen/DR Help
  • GLMA Vessels – Deck Crew
  • Banquet Server – Hagerty Center
  • Banquet Cook – Hagerty Center
  • Kitchen Steward – Hagerty Center
  • Technology Support Assistant
  • Summer Conference Crew
  • UAS Flight Staff
  • Welding Assistant

President’s Update for June 20, 2018

Jun 20, 2018 | Intercom, President Updates

Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”

Notable Accomplishments provided by Faculty and Staff

This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Directions (SD) and Institutional Effectiveness Criteria (IE) are provided where possible. (more…)

Welcoming Young Hawk Owls – College for Kids Begins!

Jun 18, 2018 | Intercom

The staff and instructors at NMC Extended Educational Services (EES) are excited to welcome children ages 3-17 to summer College for Kids classes on all campuses starting June 18 and continuing through August 17. If you encounter these young Hawk Owls on their way to classes, please extend a warm smile and hello — for many, it will be their first experience with NMC!

If you or a parent have questions at any time, please contact EES at 995-1700 or ees@nmc.edu, and we’ll be happy to help.

Where Great Powers Meet: America and China in Asia

Jun 9, 2018 | Intercom, Student News

TRAVERSE CITY — Dr. David Shambaugh, director of the China Policy Program at George Washington University will speak at a June 28 International Affairs Forum global hot spot event on the current state of U.S.-China relations.

Shambaugh opened a 2014 conference convened by IAF, bringing together 40 experts on foreign policy, business, education, art and culture to debate what China’s emergence would mean for northern Michigan. Since then, China’s economic, military and political clout has grown enormously. Shambaugh has just returned from an extended study tour of key Asian countries and will discuss how the continuing growth of China’s influence is shifting the dynamics of U.S. and China relations.

In addition, NMC President Tim Nelson will provide an update on connections between northern Michigan and China. What has grown? What has withered? And what are the “next big things” between our region and Asia.

The presentation is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Hagerty Center. Reception begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for IAF members and $20 for non-members and available at MyNorthTickets.com.

Release date: June 1, 2017

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

Smart Commute Week – NMC team

Jun 8, 2018 | Intercom

We had 15 NMC participants on team “Parliament of Hawk Owls” during Traverse City’s (largest ever) Smart Commute Week. Our team came in a respectable 7th place in the medium team division, logged a lot of smart commute miles, enjoyed some free breakfasts and had a lot of fun along the way!! Some of our teammates even raked in some cool prizes at the end. Thanks to those who participated:

  • Anna Bachman
  • Mary Beeker
  • Alan Beer
  • Jason Dake
  • Judy Druskovich
  • Terri Gustafson
  • Rochelle Hammontree
  • Kristy Jackson
  • Shayrrl McCready
  • Lisa Molmen
  • Craig Mulder
  • Iryna Narolska
  • Cari Noga
  • Dennis Schultz
  • David Weaver

I hope you can join us next year!

Success Story: New baking certificate is perfectly done

Jun 8, 2018 | Intercom, Student News

June 13, 2018

Becky TranchellBecky TranchellCulinary students in a new baking certificate program will cap off their studies in delicious fashion, opening the revamped Cafe Lobdell’s at the Great Lakes campus June 19.

Customers can enjoy coffee, pastries and breads three mornings a week through July 26. For the six-week cafe class duration, Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant, located on the second floor overlooking West Grand Traverse Bay, will be converted from a table-service establishment to a cafe/coffee bar open from 7-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Comfortable furniture has been installed and newspapers will be on hand. Outdoor tables will also be available. Culinary instructor Becky Tranchell and service lead Kerry Fulcher will oversee daily operations.

Cade Lobdells student decorates pastries

“I’m hoping it’s a spot where people can come in and linger for a few minutes or an hour,” said Patty Cron-Huhta, front-of-the-house coordinator for NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute. “The espresso machine is cranking all morning.”

Also on the menu: croissants, tarts, cookies, cakes, four different kinds of bread and a variety of coffee drinks for take out or dine-in.

The summer season operation will enable Lobdell’s to continue its commitment to use local foods, Cron-Huhta said, including Higher Grounds coffee.

She expects loaves of the multi-grain bread, popular during the restaurant’s fall and spring semester lunch service, to be a hot item. Customers will also be able to personalize cakes.

Culinary student with baked goods“This is our first run at this. We’re excited to see how it all turns out,” she said.

The baking certificate expands the offerings of the Great Lakes Culinary Institute, which already offers a comprehensive culinary certificate as well as a culinary degree. Institute director Fred Laughlin said it will serve the needs of a growing number of students interested specifically in baking and pastry.

Cafe Lobdell’s will be open from 7–11 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 19–July 26, except July 4.