We’re just 10 days away from the start of fall Welcome Week! Thanks to all who have already volunteered for one of the many events to welcome our new and returning students. Please consider volunteering. Most shifts are just a couple hours and lots of fun. Sign up here!
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
The NMC Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, August 26 at 5:30 p.m. in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Room 106/107. More information is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — Northwestern Michigan College Extended Education & Training announces the release of its Fall Catalog, featuring over 230 diverse learning options. The catalog is now accessible online at www.nmc.edu/ees and registration is open for all classes.
This season, NMC Extended Education & Training presents a dynamic collection of in-person, livestream, and online classes. Led by local experts, these informal and short courses span an array of captivating topics, including cooking, art, recreation, global issues, music, fitness, technology, and more. Exciting new additions this fall include Ceramics: Glaze Chemistry, Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread, Plant Monsters of the Silver Screen and Prompts for GenAI. Additionally, expanded school-year youth programs include a new after-school art program, Art Ventures, plus Learn Together culinary classes for adults and children.
Beyond the enriching short classes, this fall’s professional development and career training offerings include a special focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Interested in building a business or starting a new venture? Innovation 101 and associated classes will help develop the skills and network opportunities to be successful. These classes are underwritten by the support of NMC’s Office of Possibilities. To explore these exciting new classes, visit nmc.edu/pd.
Tuition Waiver applies for NMC full time and retired NMC employees. To see the tuition waiver price, add the class to your cart. Need help creating your student profile? Please submit a “EES Full Time Employee Tuition Waiver Profile Set Up” help desk ticket through MyNMC.
To view the full range of classes and reserve your seat, visit www.nmc.edu/ees. To request a printed catalog, email ees@nmc.edu.
Come see cool cars and support students at NMC’s 18th annual Mike McIntosh Memorial Truck & Car Show on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at NMC’s Automotive Service Technology Building, located at 2510 Aero Park Drive on NMC’s Aero Park Campus. Car enthusiasts will display their classic cars, 4X4s, dragsters, sports cars, modified late models, motorcycles and more.
Admission is free for spectators, and there will be food, music, prizes and trophies. There is a $20 entry fee per vehicle for contestants and registration begins at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit NMC’s Automotive Technology program.
The show is named after the late NMC Automotive instructor Mike McIntosh, who retired in 2004 after 34 years of service. McIntosh organized the first car show for the Automotive program in 2004.
Call (231) 995-1316 for more information.
Traverse City — The NMC Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. in the President’s Office Conference Room in the Tanis Building on NMC’s main campus. The meeting notice is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
To the students, faculty and staff who will complete the summer semester this week. It’s not easy to persevere with academics during northern Michigan summers, so kudos to all who did.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
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.
Primary candidates vie for votes Aug. 6
Record-Eagle, Aug. 3 (more…)
Kudos to Paul Martin. Paul made the transition of moving the S and Q drives into an easy format of Google Drive. The best part? I didn’t have to learn any codes, go through three hours of training, or struggle through this (what seemed to me) enormous task.
Kudos to Christa Abdul-Karim, Tammy Coleman, Jennifer Ewing, Scott Goethals, Sarah Montgomery-Richards, and Elizabeth Sonnabend. In 2023 the Michigan Public Health Institute hired Extended Education & Training to provide a bi-monthly noon webinar for the Michigan Department of Environmental Health staff throughout the state. In 2024 they asked us back again for monthly webinars! NMC employees who have or are signed up to be speakers include Dr. Christa Abdul-Karim, Dr. Tammy Coleman, Jennifer Ewing, Scott Goethals, Dr. Sarah Montgomery-Richards, and Elizabeth Sonnabend. Average attendance is 50-75 of their 450 employees. They’ve used this as both professional development and employee engagement as most of their workforce is remote.
Kudos to Lynne Moritz. Ms. Moritz went above and beyond to onboard this new CAO/Vice President of College Advancement, especially in preparing me a well-thought-out Orientation Binder. In my 29+ year career in higher education, this is the very first time someone has done this…in my past institutions, I had to personally sift through data and request my own onboarding information. I am deeply grateful to you Ms. Moritz for doing this for me and being ready on Day One.
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!
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
The NMC Campus Bookstore will be open for extended hours in August:
Regular hours will resume September 9.
Kudos to Nancy Durecki, Linda Glaesmer, Wendy Roberts, Jim White, and Patrick Quinlan. A huge thank You to Nancy Durecki and NMC Facilities Department. A visually impaired student has been frequenting campus for a summer program he is enrolled in. The student takes public transportation and has been standing for long periods of time in front of the Innovation Center in hopes to not miss the BATA bus. A call to ask if it would be possible to have a small bench placed in front of the building was quickly responded to by our Facilities team. Thank you for accommodating the needs of our student so quickly.
Kudos to Shannon Croll. There is no one “good deed” that Shannon has done, rather a multitude of kind actions has led to this kudos. As an Academic and Career Advisor, she warmly greets her students, gives thoughtful consideration to her advice and sets students up on a path for success. She is responsive to employee communication and is quick to follow up or schedule with a student who is in need of an advisor. No question is foolish and no request is too big, Shannon embodies our college’s mission by helping to transform the lives of our students (and staff) daily.
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!
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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.
Saving cherry land: What’s the future of our farms?
MyNorth, July 23 (more…)
NMC’s 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. View the Calendar of Classes.
Find EES in Scholars Hall 114C during College for Kids (June 17–August 2). Our office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Confronting Racism: A Visit to the Jim Crow Museum
Fridays through Nov. 11: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Employee price: $75 (public price: $199)
Step into community and conversation with your fellow citizens here in Northern Michigan to explore the history of race relations in America through a unique lens at the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery at Ferris State University. This one-day trip offers a unique opportunity to create belonging by fostering connection, while confronting the realities of the Jim Crow era (1877-1950s) through a collection of artifacts of intolerance that tell a powerful story and help to teach tolerance and promote a more just society.
Date Night: Bubbles
Tuesday, Aug. 13; 6–7:30 p.m.
Employee Price: $46 (public price $149)
Enjoy a night out while learning new things and drinking great wine. Do you want to explore the world of sparkling wine, but don’t know the difference between champagne and prosecco? Learn the background of these and other wines, plus perfect your tasting technique.
How To Use a Sewing Machine Part 2
Thursday, August 29; 10 a.m.–Noon
Employee Price: $27 (public price $75)
Ready to level up your sewing skills? This class is perfect for graduates of our “How to Use a Sewing Machine” class who crave more, or for anyone with basic sewing machine knowledge who wants to master the mysteries of sewing accessories.
Need help setting up your profile? Look for “EES” in the Help Desk drop down menu.
NMC’s 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. View the Calendar of Classes.
Find EES in Scholars Hall 114C during College for Kids (June 17–August 2). Our office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Neuro-Inclusive Campus: Supporting Students in the Classroom & Beyond (3 SCECH)
Help us spread the word! We are opening up attendance at our Opening Conference on August 20 to our K-12 colleagues. Please share!
Embracing neurodiversity allows colleges to accommodate diversity in learning while also allowing for recognition of unique strengths—ensuring that campuses are not simply diverse, but genuinely inclusive, allowing students to thrive both academically and socially. By making small and meaningful changes, the impact becomes a cultural shift that transforms a campus into a vibrant and inclusive community that honors the whole student.
Tuesday, August 20; 12:45–4 p.m.
Public price: $99 (Employees do not need to register)
Date Night: Summer Farmers Market Photo
Tired of the same old summer salads? Craving vibrant veggie dishes that burst with fresh, local flavor? Learn how to transform farmer’s market finds into delicious plant-powered plates.
Wednesday, August 7; 6–8:30 p.m.
Employee price: $46 (public price: $175)
Evening Glow: Setting Sun
Capturing the setting sun in northern Michigan makes a great subject for your watercolor paintings. Learn about wet-on-wet techniques that can make your sunsets glow with color, how to create colorful dark values when painting silhouettes, and how to make your sunset paintings look cohesive from the foreground to the background. Bring home a completed watercolor painting of the beautiful summer skies.
Wed & Thurs, July 24 & 25; 6–8:30 p.m.
Employee Price: $37 (public price: $149)
Need help setting up your profile? Look for “EES” in the Help Desk drop down menu.
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.
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist announces over $6 million to four projects furthering the state’s advanced aerial mobility leadership
MEDC, July 17 (more…)
Kudos to Chester Kelly, Becca Richardson, Dr. Sarah Montgomery-Richards and Hannah Rodriguez. Compliments to Hannah, Sarah and Becca for their outstanding work in the first session of Adult College Edge, hosted June 3rd to June 28th at the Innovation Center. For some adult students, going back to college can be a challenge. This team implemented a successful program helping their students get an extra edge in math, English and college success before their first semester started. In support of the initiative, Chester was there for every in-person session providing math tutoring services and helping all of the program completers to pass the course.
Kudos to Tait Ricks. On July 8th for most of the afternoon, Tait Ricks, College Completion Coach through the Michigan College Access Network and part of NMC’s Student Success Coaching Team could be found out in the Success Center working one on one with a student having a difficult time. She worked patiently with the student, helping him to make a success plan to complete his accelerated summer class. She listened as he shared his story and the things that were becoming barriers to his success and identified solutions that would help. Tait’s kind and caring approach to this student’s struggle was commendable. Thank you for taking the extra time to help a student in need!
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!
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!