The Dennos Museum Center will host its 20th Annual Holiday Artists Market October 25-27 in the Sculpture Court featuring veteran and new artists. Come on by and get a head start on holiday gifts!
Hours are Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 27 from 1-5 p.m. Admission is free.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019, 6 PMJoin us for an evening with NYTimes Best Cookbook author Abra Berens. Ruffage: A Practical Guide to Vegetables is her first cookbook and is rooted in her experience as a chef, former farmer, and everyday eater! The event will include a tasting and a cooking demonstration. Books will be available for purchase at the event. There will be a cash bar available.
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past weeks. 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 Osterlin Library.
NMC class to gather donations for families during Thanksgiving
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Free coffee and homemade muffins. Health and Science Lobby, Monday, October 28, 8 – 11 a.m.
Sponsored by Student Health Services in LB 106
– Keeping you healthy!
Traverse City — Northwestern Michigan College will welcome the founders of Survivor Strong for their first on-campus presentation of LEARNing from Survivors, to three social science classes on Oct. 22.
Survivor Strong was founded by Morgan McCaul and Amanda Thomashow. The two were among dozens of victims who came forward during the sexual abuse trials of former USA gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar in 2017-2018. Their presentation tackles establishing healthy personal practices, identifying and addressing harmful behavior, and options for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence on campuses with an inclusive, trauma-sensitive approach.
The appearance was arranged by NMC’s Office of Student Life, which has worked toward a safe campus for all students and staff with several other events, including:
Read more about the presentation here.
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
The NMC Bookstore will be closed Tuesday, November 5, and Wednesday, November 6. We will reopen on Thursday, November 7.
Walk In Advising: October 21-25
The Advising Center will be offering Walk In Advising sessions for students October 21-25 from 9am to 4pm. We’re here to help students create their academic plan, check progress toward degree completion, and plan for transfer — all for Spring/Summer registration. No appointment is necessary and sessions are offered on a first-come basis. Questions? advising@nmc.edu or 995-1040.
October 26, 7:30pm (Milliken Auditorium)
NMC Grand Traverse Chorale, Chamber Singers and Canticum Novum – Jeffrey Cobb, Director
Join the NMC Choirs as they share a performance of music, poetry and images celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.
General Admission. Tickets are $13 for adults, and $8 for students and seniors. Tickets are available from MyNorthTickets.com. Tickets are also available at the door. Call (800) 836-0717 for more information.
Enjoy “Musicals that Changed Our Lives” featuring the NMC Concert Band.
October 25, 7:30pm (Milliken Auditorium) (more…)
Public Relations, Marketing & Communications is proud to report that both 2019 issues of Nexus magazine received Medallion awards from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations. The winter/spring issue featuring our students’ work in Indonesia won the bronze and the summer issue featuring the college’s “small steps and giant leaps” earned the gold.
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The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past weeks. 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 Osterlin Library.
New president of Northwestern Michigan College announced
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You may have noticed a change in what you are paying for your voluntary life deductions (self, spouse and child). In the ADP system the monthly cost will be spread over two pays per month, rather than just the first paycheck of the month. This approach matches all other benefit deductions.
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Nick Nissley, an education executive with 25 years experience in leadership roles, will become the 11th president of Northwestern Michigan College following unanimous approval of a two-year contract by the college’s Board of Trustees today.
“Dr. Nissley’s proven experience in leadership and innovation make him the right leader to take our community’s college forward,” said board chair Chris Bott. “We are extremely pleased to conclude our comprehensive and transparent presidential search by officially welcoming Dr. Nissley to NMC.”
Nissley’s first day as president will be Jan. 1, 2020. An education executive whose leadership roles span K-12, community college and university settings in both the United States and Canada, Nissley describes himself as a “possibilitarian.” Leadership development at mission-driven institutions has been at the forefront of a career spent building individual and organizational capabilities that support organizational effectiveness, and innovation cultures in support of educational excellence.
“I seek to inspire others through my can-do spirit and restless determination to continually improve upon the present,” Nissley said. “Engaging the strengths of NMC’s faculty and staff, I believe the college can achieve more than was ever originally imagined.”
Currently the Executive Director of The School for Creative & Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio, Nissley assumed leadership in 2015, at a crucial juncture in the history of the school, a public-private partnership. Nissley crafted and executed a stabilization plan, including development of a new fundraising organization. With broad stakeholder engagement, he then shifted focus to strategic planning. During his tenure the school also achieved a 100 percent graduation rate in a district with a 75 percent rate.
Immediately prior to that role, from 2010-15 Nissley served as dean of the Business Technologies division at Cincinnati State Community College, one of the largest community colleges in Ohio with more than 12,000 students. His accomplishments there included increasing first-time student enrollment, overall headcount and credit hours; expanding off-campus programming; expanded high school dual enrollment; and development of online programming, including the largest at Cincinnati State.
During his career in Cincinnati, Nissley worked with Trey Devey, current president of the Interlochen Center for the Arts and formerly with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Devey said the NMC Board made an excellent choice in Nissley, a leader who is “collaborative by nature.”
“The opportunities we need to seize in our community are going to have to be done by coalition and (Nissley) is the person to build and expand upon the community-wide teams NMC has developed,” Devey said, adding that Nissley’s integrity and honesty further round out his assets as a leader. “Nick offers NMC and our community nothing but upside.”
A total of 67 people applied for the position as president. Search firm The Pauly Group reviewed the applicants to ensure all met the minimum criteria for the job. The Pauly group recommended 20 candidates to the presidential search committee. That committee narrowed the list to eight candidates for video interviews. The committee recommended five finalists for in-person interviews which included campus and community forums open to the public.
This is the culmination of work since Nov. 1, 2018, when president Timothy J. Nelson announced his intention to retire on Dec. 31, 2019.
“The decision came down to who was the best fit at this time, and that person is Dr. Nick Nissley,” said Bott. “His decades in leadership development, his experience across the entire education spectrum and his long track record of executing strategic priorities are a tremendous asset not only for NMC but the communities we serve in northern Michigan.”
For more information on Nick Nissley, visit nmc.edu/president.
Dr. Nick Nissley (click for high-resolution version)TRAVERSE CITY — Nick Nissley will become the 11th president of Northwestern Michigan College following unanimous approval of a 2-year contract by the college’s Board of Trustees Monday.
“We are extremely pleased to conclude our comprehensive and transparent presidential search by officially welcoming Dr. Nissley to NMC,” said board chair Chris Bott. “Dr. Nissley’s proven experience in leadership and innovation make him the right leader to take our community’s college forward.”
Nissley’s first day as president will be Jan. 1, 2020. An education executive who has spent 25 years in leadership roles spanning K-12, community college and university settings in both the United States and Canada, he describes himself as a “possibilitarian.” Leadership development at mission-driven institutions has been at the forefront of a career spent building individual and organizational capabilities that support organizational effectiveness, and innovation cultures in support of educational excellence.
“I seek to inspire others through my can-do spirit and restless determination to continually improve upon the present,” said Nissley, currently the Executive Director of The School for Creative & Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio. “Engaging the strengths of NMC’s faculty and staff, I believe the college can achieve more than was originally imagined.”
Nissley has led The School for Creative & Performing Arts since 2015. He assumed leadership at a crucial juncture in the history of the school, a public-private partnership. Nissley crafted and executed a stabilization plan, including development of a new fundraising organization. With broad stakeholder engagement, he then shifted focus to strategic planning. During his tenure the school also achieved a 100-percent graduation rate in a district with a 75-percent rate.
Immediately prior to that role, from 2010-15 Nissley served as dean of the Business Technologies division at Cincinnati State Community College, one of the largest community colleges in Ohio with more than 12,000 students. His accomplishments there included increasing first-time student enrollment, overall headcount and credit hours; expanding off-campus programming; expanded high school dual enrollment; and development of online programming, including the largest at Cincinnati State.
During his career in Cincinnati, Nissley worked with Trey Devey, current president of the Interlochen Center for the Arts and formerly with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Devey said the NMC Board made an excellent choice in Nissley, a leader who is “collaborative by nature.”
“The opportunities we need to seize in our community are going to have to be done by coalition and (Nissley) is the person to build and expand upon the community-wide teams NMC has developed,” Devey said, adding that Nissley’s integrity and honesty further round out his assets as a leader. “Nick offers NMC and our community nothing but upside.”
A total of 67 people applied for the position as president. Search firm The Pauly Group reviewed the applicants to ensure all met the minimum criteria for the job. The Pauly group recommended 20 candidates to the presidential search committee. That committee narrowed the list to eight candidates for video interviews. The committee recommended five finalists for in-person interviews which included campus and community forums open to the public.
This is the culmination of work since Nov. 1, 2018, when president Timothy J. Nelson announced his intention to retire on Dec. 31, 2019.
“The decision came down to who was the best fit at this time, and that person is Dr. Nick Nissley,” said Bott. “His decades in leadership development, his experience across the entire education spectrum and his long track record of executing strategic priorities are a tremendous asset not only for NMC but the communities we serve in northern Michigan.”
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
TRAVERSE CITY — The Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to approve a new 34-month collective bargaining agreement with the NMC Faculty Association affiliates of the Michigan Education Association (MEA.)
Today’s vote comes after a 56-1 vote last week of the College’s 81 faculty members and a 3-0 vote by the four faculty chairs to accept a tentative agreement. Negotiating teams worked for 10 hours with a state mediator October 2 to reach the tentative agreement on all outstanding issues including salary and organizational flexibility.
“We are pleased to have an agreement that allows us to responsibly meet the needs of our students, faculty and taxpayers, while also giving us the ability to remain successful into the future,” said NMC Board Chair Chris Bott. “This has been our goal throughout the process and the Board appreciates the hard work of all those who have been dedicated to achieving it.”
“We believe the contract continues to provide an excellent economic package for NMC Faculty and maintains the flexibility the College requires to be agile in an increasingly fast-changing and competitive environment, all while maintaining equity across the College’s various employee groups and communities,” said NMC President Timothy J. Nelson. “This process is a lot of work, but the college has never shied away from hard work. It’s that perseverance, and the focus on our learners, that will ensure the success of this College for years to come.”
Social Sciences Instructor and NMC Faculty Association President Brandon Everest said, “the faculty look forward to being able to put their full focus on teaching and learning and on other exciting things to come for NMC.”
Key sections of the contract include the following:
Negotiating teams have been working toward this agreement since August 2018. The process included non-binding recommendations from a fact finder with the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) in late August. The contracts expired December 31, 2018.
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019