Position vacancies
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Custodian 3rd Shift
Supplemental Learning Services Office Assistant (more…)
Benefits corner- Open Enrollment window closes on Nov. 25
Open Enrollment Window closes on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 5pm. Please be sure you have completed your enrollment.
Open Enrollment Information on the Employee Site can be found here. (more…)
Kudos!
Kudos to the following people and departments! (more…)
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Welcome to NMC!
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Quit like a champion- Great American Smoke Out
Taking place on Thursday, November 19- This is the day to quit! Because when you win one day, you can win them all.
Stop by Student Health Services and see human lungs and get the resources you need. Trade in your tobacco for a surprise! (more…)
Extreme Fibers: Textile Icons and the New Edge at the Dennos Museum Center
The Dennos Museum Center (DMC) at Northwestern Michigan College will present the exhibition Extreme Fibers: Textile Icons and the New Edge December 13, 2015 – March 6, 2016.
Extreme Fibers: Textile Icons and the New Edge examines the state of fibers and textiles in the fine art world today. The exhibition was organized by the Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA) with guest curator Geary Jones who invited a group of “major” artists from around of the world and then enhanced that core show with a jury-selected body of work. The result, Extreme Fibers, features 136 artworks by 79 artists representing 25 States from the U.S., as well as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Norway, Peru, Poland, Taiwan, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. (more…)
Thank you on the Behalf of NMC Veterans
Friends and Colleagues,
On behalf of NMC veterans, I would like to thank you for not only participating in the recent Veterans Day Honor Walk, but for all that you do year-round to support our veteran students. (more…)
Student Research Conference: National hunger and homelessness awareness week
On Wednesday, Nov. 18 come take part in events for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Events take place from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and include: (more…)
New books at the Osterlin Library- November’s highlights
The library has purchased many new books so far this new year. You can view a handful here or click here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the lobby of the library’s lobby. (more…)
NMC, TC Police open satellite police office on campus
TRAVERSE CITY – Northwestern Michigan College and the Traverse City Police Department opened a satellite office on NMC’s main campus today, an effort to build upon existing communication and partnership between the college and law enforcement.
The satellite, or sector office, is co-located in the NMC security office in West Hall. Officers will have a desk, computer and phone available 24 hours a day.
NMC Assistant Director of Security Jim White initiated the idea of a satellite police office on campus proactively, not due to any increase in crime. Traverse City officers already conduct vehicle patrols of campus. The satellite office will serve as a base from which officers can establish face-to-face relationships and learn the needs of the campus community.
“Our faculty, staff, students can get to know the officers that work this area, give us more of a one-on-one relationship with local law enforcement,” White said.
TCPD Interim Chief Jeff O’Brien said the satellite office fits with his goal to restructure the TCPD along a community policing model. The department has operated one other satellite office, in the emergency room at Munson Medical Center, since January 2010.
“It falls in line with that philosophy, that concept. This is a prime example of how you decentralize an agency,” O’Brien said. “Any time we can get our guys out of the car, it’s a good thing. They’re going to meet staff, and make friends, go out for coffee.”
White called the new office a “win-win.” In the wake of events like the Oct. 1 shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, a more visible police presence could provide both deterrence and reassurance.
There is no cost to NMC, which will continue to contract with Grand Rapids-based DK Security to provide private security on all four campuses.
“This is not costing the college anything, this is not costing the taxpayers anything. This is just to have exposure,” O’Brien said. “We’re thinking about safety of the students, we’re thinking about having a plan, we’re thinking about a partnership with the police department, the college, security.”
RELEASE DATE: November 17, 2015
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Jim White
NMC Assistant Director of Security
(231) 995-1939
jwhite@nmc.edu
Jeff O’Brien
TCPD Interim Chief
(231) 995-5170
jobrien@traversecitymi.gov
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President’s Update for November 16, 2015
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Activities of Note: Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Agenda, Strategic Directions and Goals are provided where possible. (more…)
International Affairs Forum presents: “Diplomacy in an Election Year: What’s at Stake?”
Join the International Affairs Forum as they present Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering, America’s legendary diplomat as he leads the discussion Diplomacy in an Election Year: What’s at Stake? The event will take place Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6:00- 7:15 p.m. in the West Hall Conference Room with a reception prior to the presentation at 5:15 p.m. This event is FREE to all current students and educators. (more…)
Special prices for educators and students at National Writers Series event
A Conversation with Susan Casey will be held November 18 at 7 p.m. at the City Opera House. Special ticket prices are $10 for educators and $5 for students! Bestselling author Susan Casey talks about the mysterious life of dolphins. “What if nature spoke to us in music, and the dolphins were her chorus? What if we stopped talking, and joined their harmony?” ~ Susan Casey
The event will feature guest host Doug Stanton who is a founder of the National Writers Series and the author of the New York Times bestsellers In Harm’s Way and Horse Soldiers.
For Tickets: Stop by the box office, call 231-941-8082 or go to nationalwritersseries.org. (more…)
Thank you…
Dear Colleagues:
Thank you to my NMC family for your support during my father’s illness and his passing. Your cards, flowers, kind words, visits, and time (M. Ward) have helped me during this difficult period. (more…)
NMC Technology Help Desk- Tech tips: Connecting to Wi-Fi – iOS device
Tech Tips is presented by our Technology Help Desk and will provide you with simple explanations to tech troubles you may come upon in everyday technology use. These posts will occur regularly and will include a wide variety of topics. If you have further questions regarding the Tech Tips, please contact the Technology Help Desk at (231) 995-3020.
The following is information regarding connecting to Wi-Fi from an iOS device. (more…)
Position vacancies
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Chemistry Instructor
Coordinator for Data Reporting and Analysis
Nurse – Student Health Services (more…)
Benefits corner: Open Enrollment FAQs
The following is FAQs for Open Enrollment. (more…)