Supplemental Retirement Plans available through payroll deduction
If you are interested in having pretax deductions withheld from your paycheck, please review this information. Contact Hollie DeWalt, hdewalt@nmc.edu in HR for more information.
Priority Health added programs
If you are enrolled in the NMC Priority Health coverage these added programs may benefit you and your families!
- Tru Hearing – discounts for hearing aids
- Active and Fit – fitness center discounts
- My Strength – emotional wellness support
- Virtual Care Visits – from the comfort of your home
Thank you to Future Summit planners and participants
Thank you to everyone involved in planning and preparing for Wednesday afternoon’s Future Summit, the signature event in NMC’s strategic planning process, and to the more than 100 people who plan to attend. If you haven’t sent an RSVP yet, there’s still time!
Participants in the 1-5 p.m. event will hear four short EdTalks on topics key to NMC’s continued vitality, delivered by experts in the field, and then break into groups to discuss each talk in more detail, adding their voices to the critical conversation about NMC’s future. Learn more and RSVP at nmc.edu/future-summit.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Media Mentions for June 21, 2021
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.
Northwestern Michigan College Celebrates “Pride Under the Pines”
Record-Eagle, June 16 (more…)
Emergency Management: Watch notifications
A severe thunderstorm watch means that the potential exists for the development of thunderstorms which may produce large hail or damaging winds. When a watch is issued, you should go about your normal activities, but keep an eye to the sky and an ear to the National Weather Service’s weather radio or local radio and television stations for further updates and possible warnings. (more…)
DEI Book Review
When They Call You A Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter memoir was a moving description of the childhood and early BLM history of Patrisse Khan-Cullors, a young queer woman. Most interesting to me was the experience of her impoverished childhood and how her education coupled with her resilience led her to be one of the founding women of Black Lives Matter.
When They Call You A Terrorist is available at the NMC Library.
- lareviewofbooks.org/article/indicting-the-system/
- goodreads.com/book/show/34964998-when-they-call-you-a-terrorist
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Cafe Lobdell’s opens
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute will operate Cafe Lobdell’s for the fourth consecutive summer from June 29-Aug. 5.
Cafe Lobdell’s is the capstone course in GLCI’s one-year Baking Certificate program. Culinary students will make and serve coffee and pastries for dine-in or takeout service in Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant, on the second level of the Great Lakes campus, from 7-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
“We are excited to showcase the talents of our students as we welcome guests back to Lobdell’s,” said GLCI director Les Eckert.
Find out more about culinary programs at nmc.edu/culinary.
Release date: JUNE 15, 2021
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director, NMC Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
(231) 995-1019
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
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-discriminationCafe Lobdell’s opens
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute will operate Cafe Lobdell’s for the fourth consecutive summer from June 29-Aug. 5.
Cafe Lobdell’s is the capstone course in GLCI’s one-year Baking Certificate program. Culinary students will make and serve coffee and pastries for dine-in or takeout service in Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant, on the second level of the Great Lakes campus, from 7-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
“We are excited to showcase the talents of our students as we welcome guests back to Lobdell’s,” said GLCI director Les Eckert.
Find out more about culinary programs at nmc.edu/culinary.
Release date: JUNE 15, 2021
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director, NMC Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
(231) 995-1019
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
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-discriminationCollege for Kids kicks off
Congratulations to NMC’s Extended Educational Services for relaunching face-to-face College for Kids classes in 2021. College for Kids starts June 21 with over 150 classes and 11 new full-day programs including STEM Camps, a LEGO Camp, an Art Camp and a new Third Grade Academy. Face-to-face class sizes are limited to 10 students each and follow NMC safety protocols.
Cybersecurity summer camps for students in grades 6-12 are also returning for the third year, after being held virtually last year due to COVID-19. Scheduled for June 21-25 and July 12-16, the camps are an opportunity for students to get a head start on a STEM career.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Reimagining Work at NMC update
Life in our region has changed dramatically in just a few weeks as the state has continued to ease COVID-19 restrictions. Many people have pent up energy and a desire to return to in-person activities as soon as possible. And while the college acknowledges the many benefits of face-to-face interactions, the pandemic has also forced a significant shift in how we work. We have an opportunity to continue to be leaders in our community, and in higher education, by embracing our NMC value of thoughtful risk taking and reimagining how we work together. While this will take time to get it right, it has the potential to be very beneficial in the long run for our co-workers and ultimately our learners.
In April, President Nissley promised we would not be returning to the old way of doing business and announced the “Reimagining Work” committee to lead this effort. He then shared the Flexible Work Guiding Principles document setting forth the vision of what work will look like at NMC in the future. Human Resources is currently updating the Flexible Work policies. We have also met with Staff Council, held a cross-campus listening session and surveyed departments on their work plans. As a result of that input we know there is wide support for continuing to embrace flexible work at NMC. Most departments plan to have a hybrid approach with meetings and independent work done remotely. Face-to-face is usually necessary only for some student needs, events, tours, and some advising. 42% of employees report they would work 3 or more days from home each week.
As promised in May, we have some additional tools to help you and your teams navigate this transition. We acknowledge there is still some uncertainty, but we will continue our long held commitment to Plan, Do, Check, Adjust for continuous improvement. Attached you will find the Guiding Principles document, discussion questions for managers, employees and teams to help guide your conversations and planning and a draft Reimagining Work Guidelines document with more details. This guidelines draft will evolve as we work together to clarify details and overcome potential pinch points in the process. To help identify and resolve those issues, the “Reimagining Work” committee will launch 4 teams to look for ways to improve in the areas of highest concern according to input from NMC employees:
- Policies, Procedures and Productivity
- Technology and Tools
- Communication and Coordination
- Culture and Connection
Please let us know if you are interested in serving on one of these work teams. We will also be recruiting members with unique expertise.
In regards to health and safety with the coronavirus, Northern Michigan continues to outpace the rest of the state in vaccinations. We will keep monitoring the information available. Here at NMC, 90% of the 315 employees who responded to a May survey indicated they were already fully or partially vaccinated. (575 employees received the survey). NMC has also signed the College COVID Pledge to encourage our communities to get vaccinated. The free vaccine is widely available for those over age 12. If you have not yet gotten vaccinated, please visit vaccine.gov to find a location near you.
Thank you for your help in building our future together at NMC so we can continue to model the kind of innovation and courageous creativity we want to encourage in our learners and our community.
The Reimagining Work Committee Co-Chairs
Mark Liebling & Diana Fairbanks
Dennos Announces Special Admission Days
In honor of this challenging year for our nation’s educators, the Dennos Museum Center is pleased to offer free individual admission to the Museum from June 6 through June 30 to any visitor with an employee ID badge from any school district. Teachers, paraprofessionals, custodial staff, administration, and others are all eligible with their district ID.
Additionally, in conjunction with two summer exhibitions, Resilience: African American Artists as Agents of Change and Rufus Snoddy: Disappearing Man, the Museum will offer free admission all day on Juneteenth, Saturday, June 19, 2021. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, providing opportunities for communities to come together, reflect, and make positive change. Visit these great exhibitions as part of your Juneteenth celebrations.
Media Mentions for June 14, 2021
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.
NMC’s Hagerty Center Helps Get More Than 22000 Residents Vaccinated
9&10 News, June 10 (more…)
Bookstore closed the week of June 28
The NMC Bookstore will be closed June 28-July 2 for annual inventory. We will reopen on July 6.
Orders placed online will be processed on July 1, even though the store won’t be open.
NMC Foundation celebrates success of Be What’s Possible campaign
TRAVERSE CITY — Last night, the NMC Foundation announced that Be What’s Possible, the Campaign for NMC, has raised $38.9 million to date from more than 5,000 donors to support scholarships, programs, facilities and the greatest needs of the students and the college.
The Be What’s Possible campaign was launched publicly on October 9, 2019 with a goal of raising $35 million. This is Northwestern Michigan College’s first comprehensive campaign with gifts to all areas of the college and its programs as well as planned and cash gifts counting towards its success.
“Our team has been honored to work with so many generous donors who are dedicated to supporting education and the arts through the NMC Foundation,” said Rebecca Teahen, NMC Foundation executive director. “Alumni and community members have stepped up in extraordinary ways to make so much possible. I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all who have been part of this campaign.”
People from across the country attended the virtual closing celebration on June 9. There’s still time to join this historic effort by making a gift to the NMC Foundation by June 30, 2021. Find out more at nmc.edu/give.
Release date: JUNE 10, 2021
For more information:
Rebecca Teahen
Associate Vice President for Resource Development & Executive Director, NMC Foundation
rteahen@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1855
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-discriminationNMC Foundation celebrates success of Be What’s Possible campaign
TRAVERSE CITY — Last night, the NMC Foundation announced that Be What’s Possible, the Campaign for NMC, has raised $38.9 million to date from more than 5,000 donors to support scholarships, programs, facilities and the greatest needs of the students and the college.
The Be What’s Possible campaign was launched publicly on October 9, 2019 with a goal of raising $35 million. This is Northwestern Michigan College’s first comprehensive campaign with gifts to all areas of the college and its programs as well as planned and cash gifts counting towards its success.
“Our team has been honored to work with so many generous donors who are dedicated to supporting education and the arts through the NMC Foundation,” said Rebecca Teahen, NMC Foundation executive director. “Alumni and community members have stepped up in extraordinary ways to make so much possible. I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all who have been part of this campaign.”
People from across the country attended the virtual closing celebration on June 9. There’s still time to join this historic effort by making a gift to the NMC Foundation by June 30, 2021. Find out more at nmc.edu/give.
Release date: JUNE 10, 2021
For more information:
Rebecca Teahen
Associate Vice President for Resource Development & Executive Director, NMC Foundation
rteahen@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1855
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-discriminationMedia Mentions for June 8, 2021
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.
NMC innovator getting ready to retire after 40 years
Record-Eagle, June 2 (more…)
Hagerty Center vaccination site a success
Congratulations to the partnership between NMC, the Grand Traverse County Health Department, volunteers and others to turn the NMC Hagerty Center into a mass COVID-19 vaccination site. The site opened in January and will close this week after having vaccinated more than 22,000 residents. Grand Traverse County continues to exceed the state average of vaccination rates, with 65.8% of those eligible receiving the initial dose and 59.2% for completed doses.
“Utilizing NMC’s Hagerty Center for a mass vaccination site was critical to increasing the pace of delivery of these life-saving vaccines to our community,” said Health Officer Wendy Hirschenberger. “Due to the public’s willingness to protect themselves and each other, after an extremely challenging 15 months, we now stand on the verge of returning to more normalcy.”
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
International Affairs Forum Foreign Policy Mashup June 17
To wrap up its 27th season,”Finding Solutions to Global Crises”, the International Affairs Forum revisits its popular year-end format: a Foreign Policy Mashup on June 17 @ 5:00 PM featuring Bill Clifford, president and CEO of the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA).
Bill Clifford is a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute of the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Previously, he served as Asia Bureau Chief for the pioneering multimedia venture CBS MarketWatch, where he launched and directed news bureaus in Japan and Hong Kong.
Since joining WACA in 2013, Clifford has been facilitating discussions with luminaries from diplomatic circles, NGOs, the private sector, and academia: the ambassadors, scholars, thought leaders, policy advisors, authors, and journalists who help us understand the world’s most pressing issues.
June’s panel discussion will dive into civics in an age of partisanship, President Biden’s evolving foreign policy, global COVID-19, the international reverberations of the Black Lives Matter Movement, climate policy, and more. The event will be broadcast via Zoom. Start drafting your questions for a vigorous Q&A, and join in at 5 PM on June 17.
All regular season IAF events are open to the public with a $10 suggested donation. IAF events are free to students and educators. Learn more at TCIAF.com.