Position vacancies
For information on positions currently open at NMC, please visit NMC’s web page at https://jobs.nmc.edu. Information on internal postings has been emailed.
Steve Quick has a new role at NMC
Steve Quick has joined NMC in the position of Audio Technology Coordinator on January 1, 2013. He can be reached at 231-995-1325 or quicks@nmc.edu
Steve moved to TC when he married his childhood sweetheart Heather 10 years ago, only 35 years after they first met. They grew up in Madison Heights, MI. Heather looks after their two-year-old granddaughter Cailin. Prior to coming to NMC, Steve had his own music production and mastering business, and has also worked with control systems for sheet metal fabrication as well as child care/vocational training for delinquent teenage boys. Steve loves cooking, movies, and singing.
John Biolchini has a new role at NMC
John Biolchini has joined NMC in the position of Manager of GLMA Continuing Education on February 4, 2013. He can be reached at 231-995-1202 or biolchj@nmc.edu
Being a 1982 graduate of NMC, John and his Wife Bonnie moved back to Traverse City following his early retirement from the Great Lakes shipping trades. John has been teaching the continuing education and adjunct courses since 2007. It was a natural fit the he continue his work at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy. John and Bonnie enjoy time with their grandchildren and support the many activities that this region offers. “Being from northern Michigan I find Traverse city is the best of both worlds, small town living with cosmopolitan activities.”
The SOLUTIONS Scoop – Assignments in the spotlight
In this week’s scoop we have a spotlight on your tips and information for assignments. Check out what your colleagues are up to on NMC teachingSolutions, our new website full of teaching and technology resources.
Meet Megan Ward, WRC Coordinator
Did you know that the NMC Writing and Reading Center is here to help instructors and students?
Active Learning in CIT
Jeff Straw shares how to get “students to spend an hour finding out that it isn’t a five minute problem.” Get the scoop>>
A Story About an Assignment
John Pahl shares the EXAMPLE #1 from the last Friday Forum, The Slackline and Tightrope. Get the scoop>>
Do you have a scoop? Tell us! Look for the scoop again on March 4th.
Do you have a scoop? Tell us!
New items at the bookstore
We’ve added some new items at the bookstore:
Hydroflask is a BPA free 21 oz. standard mouth stainless steel water bottle with double wall vacuum insulation. Ideal for water, coffee,tea, mixing sport drinks. Fits in most bicycle cages and car cup holders. Laser engraved logo won’t scratch off. Keeps cold for 24 hrs and hot for 12 hours.5% of net profits are donated to a charity you choose. Simply go to www.FivePercentBack.org, input the serial number from your bottle and select a charity! They are a little pricey at $ 27.95 but the quality makes it worth it.
Tired of everything with the traditional school logo? This mug keeps to school colors but adds a little excitement to your morning coffee with the stripes. Retail price $7.25.
We carry this break a way lanyard in 3 green colors: lime, emerald and forest green. Retail $ $4.95
Office University 365. This is available for staff, faculty and for enrolled for credit students.It can be loaded on to 2 PC’s on Windows or MAC. You must have windows 7 or 8. It’s a 4 year subscription.Others available in stores are 1 year subscriptions for the same price.Windows download includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, Outlook, Access and Publisher.One Note and Access not included in the MAC download.Retail $79.99.
Don’t forget your employee discount on clothing or gift items. This discount does not apply on software, food, books, calculators or sale items.
This Month in NMC History for February
50 Years Ago:
A special “adult” counseling night was offered for people wanting to learn how to obtain a college degree by attending night classes only.
25 Years Ago:
- NMC published ads seeking a director for the not yet built community art museum.
- Members of the John Birch Society protested in front of the Oleson Center where 150 people were attending a reception for a trio of visitors from the Soviet Union. (see photo)
From the NMC Archives at the Osterlin Library
The cost of education
Tracy Russo, NMC Instructional Designer, has a column on ideaplay.org titled “Is Education Worth the Cost?“
Take a Sodexo survey, enter to win a $25 gift card
Sodexo, NMC’s food service partner, is presenting their spring customer survey. Click here to take the short survey and to enter to win a $25 gift card.
IAF Lecture: National Security and the Politics of Intelligence
February 21, 6-7:15 p.m. in Milliken Auditorium
National Security and the Politics of Intelligence – Author Joshua Rovner illustrates how politics, not “intelligence failures” led the U.S. into war in Iraq.
See the complete 2012-13 speaker schedule »
All current educators and students are admitted free. The public is invited to attend for $10 at the door. For more information, call NMC Extended Education at(231) 995-1700.
Limited number of FREE Comedy Fest tickets for NMC Faculty, Staff and Students
The Traverse City Winter Comedy Arts Festival is giving away a limited number of FREE tickets to NMC faculty, staff and students. Act now to get your FREE tickets to shows on Friday and Saturday including Robert Wuhl, Susie Essman & Allan Havey, Ephemera, Neal Brennan & Ian Edwards, TJ Miller & Sheng Wang, 30 Rock’s Judah Friedlander, Jeff Garlin, local improv group Good on Paper, John Fugelsang, and Pete Holmes & Eddie Pepitone. Check out show descriptions and comedian bios at www.wintercomedy.org.
To reserve your FREE tickets email katie.tcff@gmail.com with “NMC Free Tickets” in the subject line.
Hurry – a limited number of these FREE tickets are available!
Russia: A Study Abroad Presentation
The Russian Study Abroad presentation will be February 21, 2013, 5:30-8:30 pm in SH217. The first hour will be dedicated to covering the trip details followed by a showing of the movie Enemy at the Gates.
Phi Theta Kappa Fundraiser
Phi Theta Kappa is hosting a fundraiser at Flap Jack Shack on Feb. 19th from 5-9pm. Just print out the flier, turn it in with your bill, and the NMC chapter will receive 15% of your tab. All funds will go to support our trip to Annual Convention in San Jose, CA this April.
Benefits corner
If you are an employee on NMC’s medical plans, Priority Health acts as our claims administrator. Through enhancements to Priority’s online accounts, you now have the ability to view claim information for minor dependents (up to age 18) with a single login.
For more information on this new feature, click here: Priority Health Dependent Claims
If you do not currently have a Priority Health Member Account, learn how to set up one here.
Kudos
Kudos to Lisa Boike! Over the course of two weeks, Lisa worked to provide requested data in the desired format, repeatedly modifying her results to meet the end-user requirements. She was timely, professional and accommodating.
The Student Life Office hosted a Red Flag Party in East Hall on Monday, February 11, 2013 which provided residents with information about healthy and unhealthy relationships. Residents who attended the party stated that it was informative, engaging and fun. Kudos to the Student Life Staff!!!
Kudos to Emily Magner for organizing the One Billion Rising event last night at the Grand Traverse Mall. At least 200 people showed up to dance and show their support for women around the world who have suffered abuse. I think we all wanted it to go on for hours. Student Life is so lucky to have her as an NMC employee.
Position vacancies
For information on positions currently open at NMC, please visit NMC’s web page at https://jobs.nmc.edu. Information on internal postings has been emailed.
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary. Please join us in congratulating them!
Ed Bailey Director of Technical Academic Area 11 years
Kelly King Operations Manager – Aviation 6 years
Vicki Rumbach Assistant – Training and Research 11 years
Matt Schwarz Great Lakes Maritime Academy Instructor 7 years
Mitchell VanderKam Coordinator for Data Reporting and Analysis 1 year
Adapted in TC: Author, retiree inspiring
NMC instructor Susan Odgers’ latest Adapted in TC column for the Record-Eagle is about a recent encounter with a group of inspirational people.
Passport Student Lecture Series – Mali- Feb. 21
The Passport Student Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experiences of NMC students.
Bring your lunch and hear international student Fatoumata Hanne speak about her native Mali.
Mali
Thursday, February 21, 12:15 pm
Founders Hall, room 110
