These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
Katie Sommer-Ford was recently promoted to Academic and Career Advisor. Congratulations, Katie!
Human Resources has an abundance of green t-shirts that say “This is My NMC”. These t-shirts are the perfect addition to your Hawk-Owl Fridays apparel. We have limited sizing available and these will be given out on a first come first serve basis. The womens’ size options run small. Swing through the HR office Tuesdays or Thursdays to get yours while they last! As of the time of posting we have the following sizes available:
The NMC Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Room 106/107, on NMC’s main campus. More information is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
TRAVERSE CITY — Current students, alumni, and the community are invited to attend Northwestern Michigan College’s 18th annual Career Fair on Thursday, March 7 at the Hagerty Center on the Great Lakes Campus.
Held in partnership with Northwest Michigan Works and Networks Northwest, the Career Fair runs from 3–6 p.m. (Veterans and active military families are invited to arrive at 2 p.m.) More than 70 participating employers will be recruiting for career-track, seasonal and entry-level positions as well as internships and service learning. See the list at nmc.edu/career-fair.
Katie Sommer-Ford
NMC Advising Center
ksommer@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1040
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees on Monday selected longtime college supporter and former community auto dealer Bill Marsh Jr. to fill a vacancy until the November election.
Bill Marsh Jr.
(click for high-resolution photo) Marsh, of Traverse City, was one of six applicants to fill the seat vacated by Rachel Johnson in January. He will serve until the next regular community college election, set for November 5. At that time, voters will choose a candidate to serve the remainder of the term held by Johnson, which expires December 31, 2026.
Marsh has been an active NMC volunteer for many years. He joined the NMC Foundation Board in 2010 and served as its annual fund co-chair before joining the executive committee as an officer, serving as chair from 2016-2018. In 2020 he served on the steering committee for NMC Next, the college’s strategic plan. Also in 2020 he was named a recipient of the NMC Fellow award, the college’s highest honor.
Marsh and his brothers recently sold the Bill Marsh Auto Group, a multi-franchise dealership group with more than 300 employees. In his application, Marsh said the vacancy coinciding with the sale of the dealership was ideal timing.
“Eschewing the disengagement of traditional retirement, I am excited about the opportunity, after decades of community-minded participation as a business owner, to utilize this next phase of my life to serve in an even greater capacity with more time, energy and focus,” he said.
When named a Fellow, Marsh said he admires NMC’s wide reach and profound impact on northern Michigan, as well as the “strategic, entrepreneurial spirit” he sees among college faculty and staff.
“This college sees its role as beyond what a traditional community college does. (We’re) seeking to invest in the human capital of northern Michigan,” he said.
And those investments pay off every day, whether it’s a veteran coming to NMC to transition back to civilian life, a traditional college student saving money before transferring or a business like the Marsh Group tapping into professional development and training programs.
“You hear those stories of transformed lives through education and it really provides the fuel to be advocates,” said Marsh.
Cari Noga
NMC Communications Director
(231) 392-1800
cnoga@nmc.edu
Did you know that your tuition waiver benefits extend beyond credit classes? Take a fitness class, learn a new hobby, or even enjoy a date night with your partner. Check out these upcoming classes! Place the class in your shopping cart in order to see the discount. Need help setting up your profile? Look for “EES” in the Help Desk drop down menu.
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Need help setting up your profile? Look for “EES” in the Help Desk drop down menu.
Thanks to the Admissions and Advising for organizing several upcoming info sessions on NMC’s new, lower, dual enrollment tuition rate for students who reside outside of Grand Traverse County. Families can learn more about getting a head start on college at virtual and in-person options starting this Wednesday. Know a high school junior or senior? Share with them!
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
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.
How NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute came back from the brink of oblivion
Ticker, Feb. 18
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Please join this month’s virtual connection time on Friday, February 23 from 9–9:45 a.m. and encourage your team members to join as well!
The purpose is to create a constructive connection time for employees between campuses. Departmental updates will be shared, as well as upcoming events and important reminders highlighted.
The session will likely not fulfill the entire hour, but there will be time for questions and future topic suggestions. Check your Google calendar for the meeting link.
If you have questions to submit in advance, please send them to lmoritz@nmc.edu.
A significant road construction project is expected to begin in March that will affect access to NMC campuses and may cause delays for commuters. While construction will be closest to the Front Street campus and the Great Lakes campus, planners expect traffic throughout the region to be impacted.
MDOT is embarking on a significant reconstruction of a 2-mile section of US-31/M-37/M-72 (Grandview Parkway/Front Street) in Traverse City, spanning from the US-31/M-37/M-72 west junction (Division Street) to just east of Garfield Road.
The project will be divided into two segments:
Construction will begin on the eastern segment in March, with completion scheduled before the National Cherry Festival. Work on the western segment will begin after the festival.
This construction will impact businesses, drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and anyone traveling along that section of road during the construction phase, as well as those along the proposed detour route.
During the eastern segment construction starting in March 2024, westbound traffic will be detoured on Railroad Avenue and Eighth Street, while eastbound traffic will be detoured on Peninsula Drive, Eastern Avenue, and Milliken Drive. Northbound and southbound M-37/Garfield Avenue traffic will be detoured on Eastern Avenue, Milliken Drive, Fair Street, and Eighth Street.
During the western segment construction starting in July, there will be lane closures and traffic shifts for both directions of traffic.
MDOT aims to implement operational enhancements at the intersections of Division Street, Hall Street, Front Street, and Peninsula Drive, as well as drainage improvements, Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades, repairs to the Murchie Bridge over the Boardman River, and installation of new signs and pavement markings. Additionally, MDOT plans to add pedestrian crossings at Peninsula Drive and Front Street, improve the pedestrian crossing at Division Street, and collaborate with TART and the city to extend the trail to the east and widen where possible.
If you have additional questions about this project please visit these resource pages:
We apologize for any inconvenience this construction may cause and encourage everyone to plan ahead, allow extra time for travel, and utilize alternative routes if possible. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as we work through this important infrastructure improvement.
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials daily on Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:30–6:30 p.m. The protein option is $9.99 and the vegetarian option is $7.99.
Entrée: meat or vegetable lasagna
Side: broccoli and garlic crostini
Entrée: beef or tofu tacos with lettuce, tomato, cheese and chipotle ranch
Sides: Spanish rice and refried beans
Entrée: chicken or tofu coconut curry with jasmine rice
Side: naan bread
Food for the Soul buffet ($14.00; available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. only)
Entrées: fried catfish, rib tips, black bean burgers or blackened tofu
Sides: fried okra, collard greens (with or without ham), cornbread, banana pudding, peach cobbler
Entrée: GLCI smashburger with cheese, bacon, & onion straws on brioche
Side: sweet potato fries and asparagus
The Motorsports Club at Northern Michigan College is one of many student-led groups on campus that aim to support and engage students. NMC Motorsports has a large-scale goal to design and build a vehicle that will rival others within the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
As a multifaceted group, the members have gained experience in everything from marketing to hands-on mechanics and CAD software design. Having just placed a favorable 14th out of 38 vehicles at the MTU BAJA race in January, the group is preparing for another sizable competition at the University of Wisconsin next October.
“NMC Motorsports is not just a club; it’s a catalyst for diverse student growth, providing a nurturing environment for hands-on learning, skill development, and a sense of community beyond traditional academic experiences at NMC.” – Jaron Larson, NMC Motorsports President
Members have actively worked on collaborating with other student groups and are encouraging students to consider joining the Motorsports Club, regardless of mechanical interest. Roles like Event Planner, Social Media Strategist and Logistics Coordinator are just a few the group is looking to recruit. If you are interested in learning more, email Jaron Larson at larso167@mail.nmc.edu
Do you want to see a specific student group featured? Fill out the nomination form. Questions? Email cknight@nmc.edu
The Health & Science Building atrium on NMC’s Front Street campus will be used as a polling place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27 for Precinct 9 voters to cast their ballots. Some parking in the Cedar lot will be set aside for voters at those times.
The NMC Bookstore will be closed that day as well, and will reopen with normal hours on Wednesday, February 28.
The NMC Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Monday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Room 106/107, on NMC’s main campus, to discuss the board vacancy appointment. The meeting notice is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College is seeking nominations for the 2024 Outstanding Alumni awards. Nominations will be accepted through March 8.
Since 1988, Northwestern Michigan College’s Outstanding Alumni award has recognized graduates and past students for significant professional achievements and/or exemplary leadership in the local or global community. Nominees for this award should have demonstrated accomplishments that also reflect the NMC values of dedication to life-long learning, innovation and integrity, and respect for and collaboration with others. Recognition is not solely contingent on having received a degree or cerificate from NMC, but on the achievements of the nominee and positve perspective about the role that NMC played in their lives.
More information and the nomination form can be found at nmc.edu/alumni. Nominations may be submitted online. To have a paper nomination form mailed, call (231) 995-1834 or email alumni@nmc.edu.
The 2023 Outstanding Alumni recipients were Dr. Jerry Dobek and Tiffany McQueer. A complete list of past honorees may be found online. For more information about NMC’s Alumni program, visit nmc.edu/alumni.
Carly McCall
Director of Alumni Engagement
alumni@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2825
TRAVERSE CITY — Tickets are now on sale for A Taste of Success, the premier annual fundraiser for students at NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute, which returns to its in-person format on April 26, for the first time since 2019.
At the strolling tasting event, guests will enjoy international cuisine prepared and served by culinary students along with curated wines and beverages. First held at the Park Place Hotel in 1994, the 2023 to-go event raised more than $145,000 for student scholarships and the greatest needs of the GLCI program.
The Great Lakes Culinary Institute at Northwestern Michigan College offers both degree and certificates. It is accredited by the American Culinary Federation, one of fewer than 200 U.S. colleges to receive that distinction. Students are eligible to become ACF Certified Culinarians upon graduation.
Tickets are $150 each. Sponsorships are also available. Call (231) 995-1021 or buy online at nmc.edu/taste-of-success.
Chef Les Eckert
Director, Great Lakes Culinary Institute
(231) 995-1197
leckert@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-discrimination
TRAVERSE CITY — High school students and families can learn more about NMC’s new, lower dual enrollment tuition rate for students from outside Grand Traverse County at several upcoming information sessions.
The new rate of $160 per contact hour will allow hundreds more students to access a fast track to an affordable college degree by dual-enrolling at NMC while still in high school, usually as a junior or senior.
School districts pay for dual enrollment, using a portion of their state funding to cover the tuition. Since a student’s residency factors into their NMC tuition rate, however, the state dollars haven’t always covered the total bill. Until now, families could be billed for the difference.
The new rate, unanimously approved by NMC’s Board of Trustees in January, is expected to cover the tuition and fee bill for three- and four-credit classes. This would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for most dual-enrolled students regardless of where they live, with the potential exception of books and course fees, where applicable, such as lab courses.
Five upcoming sessions give students and parents in-person and virtual options to learn more about dual enrollment, the application process and choosing courses aligned with their future goals. In-person sessions are held in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s Front Street campus.
The first two sessions focus more on what classes to take based on individual interests and goals, while the last three are focused on applying and admission. However, families can attend any session that fits their schedule.
Kaitlyn Watson, a 2020 graduate of Grand Traverse Academy, earned 42 credits through dual enrollment at NMC. With that head start, Watson graduated from Michigan State University with her bachelor’s degree in December 2022, just two and a half years after her high school commencement.
“Dual enrollment allowed me to complete college quickly, debt-free, and begin to pursue my true passions,” said Watson, who majored in statistics and now works for MSU. “It truly changed my life.”
Visit nmc.edu/dual-enroll for more information.
Cari Noga
NMC Communications Director
(231) 392-1800 (mobile – call or text)
cnoga@nmc.edu
