May 24, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Dr. Marcus Bennett: Dr. Bennett is always positive, always thoughtful, always holds the line for student integrity issues, and always supports faculty members. Marcus values all students, even those that were caught lying. He brings dignity and respect to all the people he interacts with. He understands that people make mistakes and those mistakes don’t define a person. I can tell that in Dr. Bennett’s view, every person has value.
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!
May 24, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
Georgenia Hromada was promoted to the position of Office Manager of the Technical Division. Congratulations to Georgenia!
May 24, 2021 | Intercom
Please be advised that NMC has updated the Exposure Control Plan, which outlines the college’s policies related to Covid-19. NMC is aligning our guidelines with the Grand Traverse County Health Department.
We would like to draw your attention to a few specific changes to the Plan.
- Masks only need to be worn by employees who are not fully vaccinated.
- If you come in close contact with a person who is positive for Covid-19, you only have to quarantine if you are not fully vaccinated.
- If you come in close contact with a person who is positive for Covid-19, and you are not fully vaccinated, you will have to quarantine for 10 days. This is a change from 14 days.
Please continue to complete the Campus Clear App before coming to campus, or review the Self Screening Questions. Additionally, continue reporting to HR if you experience any Covid-19 symptoms whether you are fully vaccinated or not, and if you have close contact with someone who is confirmed positive.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
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Hollie DeWalt PHR, SHRM-CP
Total Rewards Coordinator
Human Resources Department (University Center Campus)
1701 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone: (231) 995-1350
Fax: (231) 995-1590
May 21, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
Good afternoon NMC community,
There have been a lot of recent updates at the state and federal levels to ease restrictions in COVID-19 safety protocols including lifting the mask and social distancing requirements for vaccinated individuals. On Monday, May 24, we also expect the state to announce additional plans to ease restrictions on masks and capacity limits starting in early June.
In light of the increase in vaccination rates, the decrease in COVID-19 cases and the changes in state and federal guidelines, starting Monday, May 24, NMC will move to Stage 3 of the reopening plan as we told you earlier this month.
With the changes in safety protocols, there may be activities that are allowable, but we may not yet be able to do at NMC for a variety of reasons, including staffing levels in some areas.
Scheduled summer classes will continue as planned and work that can be done remotely, may continue to be done remotely. In Stage 3, employees who have been working from home, who prefer to work on-campus will be able to do so and in-person meetings will be allowed.
The “Reimagining Work” committee is engaging with employees throughout the college to get a better understanding of the needs and opportunities to support flexible work while continuing to meet the needs of our students. Managers will assess the preferences and expectations of employees and stakeholders by June 1. Human resources will be sharing additional guidance by June 11.
Vaccines are widely available for those 12 and older. To schedule an appointment near you please visit vaccines.gov.
We will continue to communicate with you as this process evolves. You can find more information about NMC’s response to the coronavirus and resources at nmc.edu/covid-19. Thank you to everyone who helped keep our NMC community safe during the pandemic, and your continued support.
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NMC Public Relations
May 21, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
The NMC Choir is holding its first live performance in over 15 months! The NMC Choirs (made up of students, community members, and many faculty members) have been rehearsing virtually all semester and will perform this Sunday, under a large tent in the middle of campus. Please join us — bring a lawn chair or a blanket, and enjoy the sounds of live music! Here are the details:
- NMC Choir Concert – Sunday, May 23, 3 p.m.
- Outdoor concert on the lawn between East Hall and Founders Hall
- The choirs will be performing Vivaldi’s “Gloria, and other selections
- Audience members will be seated outside and around the tent (please bring your own lawn chair or blanket)
May 20, 2021 | Intercom, Tech Tips
Our hours are changing for the summer, but we’re still here in West Hall, on the phone, and via chat to help. Contact us today for all your technology needs!
Visit nmc.edu/help for more information.
May 19, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
May 19, 2021
After completing a site engineering internship in the Charleston, S.C. harbor last December, NMC marine technology student Rachel Colby’s employer was eager to hire her.
But even at the accelerated pace at which Colby (left) is pursuing her bachelor’s degree, she still had a year and a half to go before graduation. Meanwhile, this summer the U.S. Navy veteran from Manistee has another internship lined up, where she’ll get hands-on experience with the GIS part of the marine technology program.
As of this year, NMC is aiming to better track and monitor experiential learning like Colby’s by establishing the Experiential Learning Institute as the college hub for internships in January. Experiential Learning Program coordinator Amy Burns Bailey took on the college-wide role in an expansion of her business and technical division responsibilities in order to offer employers a more efficient point of contact.
“Probably at least every other day we receive a request from an employer,” Burns Bailey said.
Despite the pandemic, NMC students completed 102 internships in 2020. Many, like Colby’s South Carolina opportunity, were required and offered credit. Significantly, almost all were also paid. NMC President Nick Nissley calls these “l/earning” opportunities and says it’s a key differentiator for NMC as other colleges seek to position themselves as embracing experiential learning.
Burns Bailey notes that paid internships are also a matter of equity, since unpaid work would severely limit who could fill the opportunities. Unsurprisingly, students are more motivated and perform better when paid as well.
“I didn’t feel like an intern, I felt like I was part of the team,” Colby, 26, said of her South Carolina internship with Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, an employer that’s hired multiple Marine Tech interns.
Internships are distinguished by the mentorship that accompanies job duties, Burns Bailey said.
“The student should be doing real life work where they can practice what they’re learning in school, (and) there has to be an aspect of mentorship,” she said.
That’s what NMC business student Trevor Knapp (right, with mentor Howard Canfield) found at his internship at Fox Motors in Cadillac. At first he questioned why he had to complete the required internship, since he’d already worked in sales plus run his own car detailing business. But his advisor, business instructor Nicole Fewins, had never steered him wrong, Knapp said, and after working with dealership staff with decades of sales experience, plus rotating to the management and service sectors of the business, he saw the value.
“I gained a lot of knowledge about the sales process,” said Knapp, a 2021 graduate. “I thought I knew this, I thought I knew that. You literally have no idea what you’re going to learn.”
Beyond their program-required internships, both Colby and Knapp praised their overall NMC experience. Knapp had considered a four-year university, but then decided he preferred to work after his high school graduation. His mother urged him not to abandon education entirely and suggested NMC.
“NMC was literally the perfect in between,” said Knapp, who commuted from Cadillac. “I really feel like the teachers go above and beyond. They’re not just there to teach, they’re there to help people.”
Visit nmc.edu/internships to find out more.
May 17, 2021 | 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.
Humans of the NMC Hagerty Center
Record-Eagle, May 17 (more…)
May 17, 2021 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thank you to everyone who worked for a safe departure of the T/S State of Michigan on its annual spring cruise Tuesday. Great Lakes Maritime Academy cadets and crew must either be vaccinated or quarantine and test negative for COVID-19 prior to departure. The ship will be at sea for five months, until Oct. 25, providing an opportunity for 140–160 cadets to earn required sea time. Read more here and see a map of the cruise here.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
May 14, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Starting Saturday, May 15 at 9 a.m., NMC will lift the mask requirement and social distancing requirement indoors and outdoors on all NMC campuses for those individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This follows the changes to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services order and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance.
State and federal health leaders credit increased vaccination rates that have led to a decline in cases of COVID-19 for the ease in restrictions. As we told you earlier this week, NMC will official move to stage 3 of our reopening plan May 24. We will continue to communicate with you as this process evolves.
Vaccines are widely available for those 12 and older. To schedule an appointment near you please visit vaccines.gov.
Thank you to everyone who helped keep our NMC community safe during the pandemic, and your continued support.
Release Date: May 14, 2021
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
May 14, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College welcomes community input on the future of the college at a virtual all-call strategic planning meeting Wednesday, May 26.
Guided by consultants CampusWorks, the strategic planning process, called NMC Next, began in April and will engage all college stakeholders — faculty, staff, students, alumni, board and community members — in refocusing energies and resources for the next three calendar years and leverage NMC’s past successes to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The all-call meeting, set for 3:30-5 p.m., is an opportunity for anyone who is not part of those defined stakeholder groups to offer their input.
Participation is free. Interested individuals can register using this form at nmc.edu/strategic-planning. Zoom links will be sent after registration is complete.
NMC Next is NMC’s most comprehensive strategic planning effort in more than a decade. The final strategic plan document will be presented to the Board of Trustees at its December meeting and then launched to the campus community in January 2022.
“The voices and critical insights of not only the college but the entire community are central to the success of our efforts, and we value everyone’s participation as we engage in this important process,” said NMC President Nick Nissley.
Release date: MAY 14, 2021
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
May 14, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College welcomes community input on the future of the college at a virtual all-call strategic planning meeting Wednesday, May 26.
Guided by consultants CampusWorks, the strategic planning process, called NMC Next, began in April and will engage all college stakeholders — faculty, staff, students, alumni, board and community members — in refocusing energies and resources for the next three calendar years and leverage NMC’s past successes to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The all-call meeting, set for 3:30-5 p.m., is an opportunity for anyone who is not part of those defined stakeholder groups to offer their input.
Participation is free. Interested individuals can register using this form at nmc.edu/strategic-planning. Zoom links will be sent after registration is complete.
NMC Next is NMC’s most comprehensive strategic planning effort in more than a decade. The final strategic plan document will be presented to the Board of Trustees at its December meeting and then launched to the campus community in January 2022.
“The voices and critical insights of not only the college but the entire community are central to the success of our efforts, and we value everyone’s participation as we engage in this important process,” said NMC President Nick Nissley.
Release date: MAY 14, 2021
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
May 14, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
On Friday, May 14, a new calendar is being implemented which shows upcoming NMC observed holidays.
To view upcoming NMC observed holidays, go to the Google Calendar app on the MyNMC page. The NMC Holiday Calendar will be located in the “Other Calendars” section on the lower left-hand side of the page.
If you would like to copy upcoming holidays to your personal calendar, you can click on the holiday appointment, then select “Options” (an icon with 3 vertical dots) and select the “Copy to” function.
May 14, 2021 | DEI Insights and Conversations, Intercom
Watch a TED talk that takes a walk through what Jesse Lueck calls their gender journey and walking through the world of non-binary. Interestingly reflecting on their pivotal college years and feeling a sense of belonging for the first time. Knowledge is power, because it matters. When we judge, when we question, when we politely (or not-so-politely) ignore. It matters. I encourage you to open your heart and minds, take a little time and hear a few stories that may change how you think, communicate, and even the way you walk through the world.
*Please fill out this DEI Intercom Post Feedback Form to be part of our conversation and offer feedback or suggestions on what is being shared.
May 14, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
Join us for refresher training on completing your annual performance reviews and goals. Dates for refresher training are:
- 5/14/2021 – Friday, 10–11:15 a.m.
- 5/27/2021 – Thursday, 1–2:30 p.m.
- 5/28/2021 – Friday, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
- 5/28/2021 – Friday, 1–2 p.m.
To request a link to the livestream training, email lhodek@nmc.edu.
Annual Review Due Dates Are Listed Below:
Adjunct Faculty Review Dates:
- 5/14/2021 – Adjunct Writes Self Review
- 6/25/2021 – Academic Chair/Reviewer Writes Review
- 6/25/2021 – Manage Meeting Direct Manager
- 6/25/2021 – Acknowledge Meeting (Both)
Faculty Evaluation Due Dates:
- 5/28/2021 – Faculty Evaluation Plans due
- 5/28/2021 – Provisional Faculty Portfolios due to Faculty Supervisor
- 6/11/2021 – Faculty Supervisor:
- Completes provisional faculty review & recommendation
- Adds to provisional faculty member’s Google folder
- Notifies review committee that packet is ready for review
- 6/21-25/2021 – Review committee meets, reviews portfolios, & makes
- decisions regarding faculty status
- 7/27/2021 – Faculty Supervisors review of all Faculty Evaluation Plan due
Staff Review and Goals Due Dates:
- May 28 – All Self-evaluations submitted
- June 25 – Supervisor evaluations & meetings complete; evaluations due
- July 23 – Employee Goals created/submitted electronically
- July 30 – Goals reviewed/approved by supervisors
- July 30 – Employees begin working on new goals & learning plans
Need one-on-one support? Contact Lori Hodek at lhodek@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1143.
May 14, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Tamara Coleman: Thank you Dr. Tamara Chase Coleman for teaching this much needed Extended Educational Services class: The Science of Stress — considering the year we’ve experienced, we ALL need a coach like Dr. Coleman! The blending of scientific data with personal action research experiences proved to be highly successful. This class wrapped up tonight with presentations covering stress, sleep, yoga, meditation, and more — all backed by scientific journal articles and research. EES looks forward to helping more people mitigate stress and begin to enjoy life more fully with these great classes led by Dr. Coleman.
Kudos to Brie Mills: Brie has earned her Experiential Learning 101 Badge by completing EL 101 Online. Her work in the course was thoughtful and innovative. Her capstone work in her statistics course is exciting, effective, and promotes full EL cycle learning!
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!
May 14, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
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- Lisa Sheppley – Office Manager for the President’s Office
- Jeremy Heinlein – Academic/Career Advisor
- James Patterson – Enrollment Services Specialist
- Jordan Smith – Central Scheduling Coordinator
- Tiffani Wilke – Environmental & Meteorology Instructor beginning Fall Semester
- Christine Mac – Math Instructor beginning Fall Semester
May 14, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
Haley Francis was recently hired as the new Office Manager of Student Health Services!
