Oct 23, 2024 | Aviation, Intercom, Student News
October 23, 2024
NMC offers the only bachelor’s degree in Marine Technology in the nation.NMC emerged strong amid increased competition for a dwindling number of traditional college students this fall, posting increases in both student head count and contact hours.
The 3.4 percent increase in head count and 4.8 percent increase in contact hours recorded this fall marked the fourth consecutive semester of enrollment growth, a reversal of the trend that the pandemic had accelerated. For freshman students, a key indicator of future enrollment patterns, NMC outpaced the national trend with 4.7 percent growth. Nationwide, community colleges reported a 1.2 percent increase in freshmen enrollment, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
“That is boots on the ground, hard work by the admissions team and is also tied to our marketing efforts,” Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Jason Slade said.
The Detroit Red Wings training camp held in Traverse City offers sports performance nutrition students a chance to practice their skills.Gains were especially strong in NMC’s culinary program, Water Studies Institute, and among students 21 and older. Culinary and Water Studies have both introduced new certificates and degrees in the last two years.
Also, Michigan Reconnect, which offers free tuition to in-district students (Grand Traverse County residents) who don’t have a college degree, was expanded to include students 21 and up last year. It was originally set at 25 in 2021.
The result of the Reconnect expansion is reason to believe that another state program, the Community College Guarantee for high school graduates, will soon yield enrollment increases. Many students had already made plans for the 2024–25 school year when the Community College Guarantee was announced in July. As awareness increases, NMC expects more students to choose to take advantage of the program, which offers free tuition and fees to in-district students (Grand Traverse County residents).
NMC also offers Quick Start, a drop-in event for prospective students, once each month. The next Quick Start date is Monday, Nov. 11, between 4–7 p.m.
Oct 23, 2024 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC students have dedicated themselves to helping local families this fall with their annual Thanks-for-Giving food drive, an experiential learning project for the BUS 231 Professional Communications course.
The class hopes to provide 150-200 meal boxes to those facing food insecurity. In partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, 50 of the meals will go towards families identified by their organization, with the remaining meals distributed to NMC families.
To fund this project, the class organized a prize giveaway for donations of $10 or more. Prizes include a one-night stay at the Great Wolf Lodge (along with a $250 gift card), a one-night stay at the Delmar, a Cheese Lady gift basket, and a $50 Lobdell’s gift certificate.
To enter the giveaway (one entry per person):
- Visit nmc.edu/give
- Choose the amount you would like to donate
- Select “designate my gift to other”
- Enter “Thanks-for-Giving”
Additionally, the students are holding a glow skate event at Howe Arena on November 8 from 7 to 9 pm. Entry is $10 with a $5 rental fee.
From October 23 to November 23, the class will also be collecting canned sweet potatoes (29 oz) and boxes of granola bars. To participate, look for the red bins in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s Front Street campus, as well as at the Aero Park campus and the Great Lakes campus.
“We are so excited to learn such important business skills while also giving back to the& community,” said student Kelly Chapman, a member of the creative team.
Students will begin packing meals on November 24, and distribute November 25. For other ways to get involved, call (231) 633-7926.
Release date: October 23, 2024
For more information:
Ryan Fryer
Marketing Leader
fryer13@mail.nmc.edu
(231) 633-7926
Kristy McDonald
Business Instructor
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1059
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Oct 21, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Congratulations to NMC Aviation for breaking ground on a new hangar earlier this month. The new hangar will expand the college’s aviation facilities and increase its capacity to train pilots by 25 to 40 percent. It is also the first project in NMC’s 10-year campus master plan, NMC Thrive.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Oct 21, 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.
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Oct 21, 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.
Cucina Romana
Dive into the soul of Roman cuisine with a feast fit for an emperor! Explore iconic pasta dishes that have won hearts (and stomachs) worldwide.
Thursday, November 21; 6 – 9p
Employee price: $37 per person (includes a beverage) (public price: $125)
CPR/AED/Basic First Aid
This interactive class combines video with hands-on practical experience on the latest CPR skills, AED use, and basic first aid knowledge – ideal for schools, child care providers, youth sports coaches, and others.
Saturday, November 9; 9a – 2p
Employee price: $39 per person (public price: $149)
Painting With Acrylics: Old Barns
Northern Michigan is home to so many beautiful vistas, including farm land with rustic, restored, and historic barns. Capture the view of your favorite barn with acrylic paints on an 11 x 14 canvas.
Saturday, November 16; 10a – 2p
Employee price: $22 per person (public price: $79)
Need help setting up your profile? Look for “EES” in the Help Desk drop down menu.
Oct 21, 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 4:40–6 p.m. The protein option is $9.99 and the vegetarian option is $7.99.
Monday, October 21
Lamb Gyros with pita bread served with lemon rice
Falafel Gyros (V) with pita bread served with lemon rice
Tuesday, October 22
Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas served with Spanish rice & refried beans
Roasted Poblano, Bean, and Cheese Quesadillas (V) served with Spanish rice & refried beans
Wednesday, October 23
Sesame Chicken Stir Fry served with basmati rice & egg rolls
Sesame Tofu Stir Fry (V) served with basmati rice & egg rolls
Thursday, October 24
Sun-Dried Tomato Rigatoni with Italian sausage served with garlic bread & broccolini
Sun-Dried Tomato Rigatoni (V) with roasted vegetables served with garlic bread & broccolini
Friday, October 18
HOC Smashburger with bacon & onion straws served with garlic aioli, sweet potato fries, and asparagus
Impossible Burger on Brioche (V) with cheese & onion straws served with garlic aioli, sweet potato fries, and asparagus
Oct 18, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC Student Ambassadors
and Campus Life will host a Disc Golf tournament Friday, Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. in front of East Hall.
For more information, contact Cj Schneider (cschneider@nmc.edu) or Marcus Bennett (mbennett@nmc.edu) or NMC Student Ambassadors.
Oct 18, 2024 | Intercom, Student News
Stop by the bookstore in your costume on Halloween for 31% off one apparel item!
Oct 18, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
Participants in the State of Michigan 401(k) and 457 Plans with Voya can schedule an account review here if you are interested. This will allow you to make informed decisions about your retirement account.
If you have questions or need assistance registering, please call (517) 284-4422.
Oct 18, 2024 | Intercom
The NMC Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 21 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.
Oct 18, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
Klohie Roche; Klohie initiated, arranged, and managed the Fall semester Wing Ceremony for the Aviation Division. This ceremony is to celebrate the achievement of the pilots who complete the program. Klohie took on a huge responsibility including scheduling the ceremony, managing all of the attendees and their guests, ordering the food and decorations, and managing a small group of volunteers to make it all happen. She did all of this on her own time outside her normal duties as a Flight Instructor for the program. Today I saw all of the hard work come together as the final setup was completed for the ceremony.
Kaitlyn DeBoer; Kaitlyn was wandering by when a huge order came in for the NMC Food Pantry. She stepped up and helped for an hour to haul, unpack, and shelve various foods and hygiene products for our students. Thank you, Kaitlyn, for your impromptu help!
Records and Registration; Kudos to the Records and Registration department for their work to prepare the Spring and Summer schedules and configure Banner for registration next week. We are ready to go!
Student Government Association; Kudos to the SGA for their work. They are an open and welcoming group that provides opportunities for all students to get involved. We appreciate them.
Frank Jabour; I would like to give kudos to Frank Jabour for bringing home the Aviation Division’s newest airplane. Frank sacrificed his weekend and time away from home to fly to Kansas to bring home our airplane. He and the Assistant Chief Flight Instructor navigated challenging weather and demonstrated safe and effective risk management strategies to help the program grow. Thank you Frank!
Bilal Sheikh; I would like to give kudos to Bilal Sheikh for bringing home the Aviation Division’s newest airplane. Bilal sacrificed his weekend and time away from home to fly to Kansas to bring home our airplane. He and the Chief Flight Instructor navigated challenging weather and demonstrated safe and effective risk management strategies to help the program grow. Thank you Bilal!
Marcus Bennett and Ali Thornton; Thank you to Marcus Bennett and Ali Thornton for facilitating the Book Read: Understanding Jim Crow. The questions and discussions among the group were thoughtful and insightful. I hope NMC provides more opportunities for book discussions like this!
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!
Oct 18, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
- Devin Dunlap – Student – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Annabelle Christopher – Student – Student Life Office Assistant
- Shelbie Gray – Student – Enrollment Services Office Assistant
- Ryan Bredahl – Supplemental – Kitchen & Dining Room Help at Lobdells
- Jacob Barley – Student – Engineering Technology Lab Assistant
- Noah Thomas – Student – Aviation Line Crew
Oct 17, 2024 | Intercom
Since early September, NMC has hosted three mobile food pantries. We would like to share some preliminary data from our first six weeks of operation. Pantries are offered twice monthly on Mondays, from 3–5 p.m. in the Maple Lot of NMC’s main campus. Those who show up are provided about 7–10 days worth of fresh foods and perishable goods, or what they need for their household. We serve both drive-thru and walk-thru participants.
Mobile Pantry Distribution Statistics:
|
Date
|
Lbs. Distributed
|
Households
|
Individuals Served
|
% served NMC affiliated households
|
|
Sept 9
|
4529
|
93
|
233 (inc. 103 children)
|
70% (65/93)
|
|
Sept 23
|
4085
|
69
|
220 (inc. 84 children 29 sr., 4 veterans)
|
70% (48/69)
|
|
Oct 7
|
2984
|
96
|
230 (inc. 101 children, 24 seniors, 4 veterans)
|
74% (71/96)
|
We have four more distributions in 2024: October 28th, November 4th and 25th, and December 2nd. In the spring, NMC will host distributions on January 20th, February 3rd and 24th, March 3rd and 17th, and April 7th and 21st. These will all be on Mondays, 3–5 p.m., in the Maple Lot.
Read the full report, including ways you can help, here.
Oct 15, 2024 | Intercom, Student News
Flu season is upon us once again and Student Health Services will be hosting three more flu clinics this Fall. As a reminder, we are located in the Les Biederman Building, room 106 on the Front Street campus.
Our three clinics are as follows:
- Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 2–3 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 28, from 1–2 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 1–2 p.m.
If you can’t make these dates please call us at (231) 995-1255 to schedule an appointment; we have limited walk-in availability.
For students the price of a flu shot is $15 and for staff without NMC insurance the cost is $20.
Oct 14, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
Visit the hallway of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center to see the winning photographs from the Study Abroad 2024 experiences. You will get to vote on your favorite animal. These animals were photographed on Study Abroad trips to India, Costa Rica, Ireland, Switzerland and Brazil.
Stroll on over to Room 106 to listen to a Scottish band from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23.
See the Student Activity Calendar for details!
Oct 14, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
Movie Night 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, Fine Arts Auditorium, Free Admission, sponsored by Ratio Christi.
Text (260) 580-2722 for details.
Oct 14, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thanks to the Center for Instructional Excellence and the Professional Development Institute, who have teamed up to offer a full day of professional development tomorrow. Check out the schedule here and enjoy the day of Creating a Caring and Connected Community.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Oct 14, 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.
ENTERING THE DRONE ZONE: Drug delivery via uncrewed aircraft
Record-Eagle, Oct. 13
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