Feb 23, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
February 23, 2022
2019 Traverse City Central High School graduate Ted Roe landed in Geneva, Switzerland last month to begin a semester studying abroad and interning at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
Roe’s dual-enrolled classes at NMC, which he took as a Central student, were an important step on that journey across the Atlantic Ocean, to one of the most prestigious centers of scientific research in the world.
At NMC, Roe took Calculus III and Differential Equations. Both were key to him being able to complete a double major in math and physics at Notre Dame University within four years.
“Getting those high level math classes was a really high priority,” said Roe, now a junior. “It was extremely beneficial to me.”
He’ll spend the spring semester studying at the University of Geneva, and working at CERN. Classes will be taught in French, and Roe expects that to be “a little rough” at first.
Later this winter, NMC Admissions staff will begin visiting regional high schools recruiting for dual enrollment this fall. Students can enroll as early as ninth grade. In-district tuition is paid by the school district, not the student or their families, saving both time and money. The newest partnerships are with the Greenspire High School and Wexford-Missaukee Career Technical Center.
On average, dual-enrolled students earn between 30–40 credits. Some earn enough to start college as sophomores or even higher. Read more about dual enrollment and the successes of dual-enrolled students from:
Feb 22, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
Good afternoon NMC community,
Starting Monday, Feb. 28, Northwestern Michigan College will move to a new phase of our COVID-19 response. Masks will be recommended, but no longer required, while inside NMC buildings. This change aligns College policy with state and local guidelines, spurred by a downward trend of cases, related hospitalizations, and an increased vaccination rate in our service area. Echoing the messages from our health departments, the College continues to promote vaccination, boosters, and high-filtration masks as proven protective measures that should be considered based on individual risk factors. Further:
- N95 and surgical masks will continue to be provided in all campus buildings.
- The College will continue its quarantine protocols, contract tracing efforts, enhanced cleaning/sanitization efforts, and rapid testing services through Health Services.
- Case reporting procedures are still in effect and will continue to be reported on NMC’s COVID-19 Dashboard.
- If you are experiencing any cold or flu-like systems, please stay home and seek campus or community testing resources to help mitigate on-campus spread.
- As an exception, the College’s Health Occupation programs and Health Services office will continue required masking based on Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recommendations.
It has been almost two years since we began the COVID-19 response efforts to keep our community safe and limit the disruption to learning. We can be proud of our united approach grounded in our NMC values of integrity, collaboration and respect. As a result, while we have faced challenges, our NMC community continues to deliver on our mission everyday. As we enter this “post-surge recovery phase,” the College will continue to monitor conditions and will be prepared to adjust protocols as needed. Thank you for your support and for continuing to model the NMC values that are central to our shared success. If you have questions related to NMC’s COVID-19 response please contact us using this feedback form.
Feb 22, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
Good afternoon NMC community,
Starting Monday, Feb. 28, Northwestern Michigan College will move to a new phase of our COVID-19 response. Masks will be recommended, but no longer required, while inside NMC buildings. This change aligns College policy with state and local guidelines, spurred by a downward trend of cases, related hospitalizations, and an increased vaccination rate in our service area. Echoing the messages from our health departments, the College continues to promote vaccination, boosters, and high-filtration masks as proven protective measures that should be considered based on individual risk factors. Further:
- N95 and surgical masks will continue to be provided in all campus buildings.
- The College will continue its quarantine protocols, contract tracing efforts, enhanced cleaning/sanitization efforts, and rapid testing services through Health Services.
- Case reporting procedures are still in effect and will continue to be reported on NMC’s COVID-19 Dashboard.
- If you are experiencing any cold or flu-like systems, please stay home and seek campus or community testing resources to help mitigate on-campus spread.
- As an exception, the College’s Health Occupation programs and Health Services office will continue required masking based on Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recommendations.
It has been almost two years since we began the COVID-19 response efforts to keep our community safe and limit the disruption to learning. We can be proud of our united approach grounded in our NMC values of integrity, collaboration and respect. As a result, while we have faced challenges, our NMC community continues to deliver on our mission everyday. As we enter this “post-surge recovery phase,” the College will continue to monitor conditions and will be prepared to adjust protocols as needed. Thank you for your support and for continuing to model the NMC values that are central to our shared success.
Feb 21, 2022 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Congratulations to everyone involved in creating a new partnership between NMC and Michigan Technological University to offer a series of professional development courses this spring and help meet statewide workforce development needs. The short-format courses are aimed at survey, civil engineering and infrastructure specialists and will let busy working professionals earn credentials while fulfilling continuing education requirements. Registration is expected to open by the end of the month. Learn more about the partnership and the course offerings here.
Feb 21, 2022 | 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.
Movement builds to preserve Leelanau’s dark skies
Record-Eagle, February 20 (more…)
Feb 21, 2022 | Intercom
Calling for assistance from all office managers to help coordinate the removal of outdated Mission/Vision/Values plaques located throughout NMC’s campuses. If you could please notify the Facilities team of plaque locations, they can assist with removal and any needed wall repair. Please email requests to CampusServicesAdministration@nmc.edu.
We are working on a plan to highlight our new NMC Next Mission/Vision/Values across our campuses. More to come!
Feb 18, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s music performance ensembles present four upcoming concerts. Details are as follows.
- Friday, February 25: NMC Concert Band , 7:30 p.m., Milliken Auditorium
- Sunday, February 27: NMC Choral performance – featuring the NMC Chamber Singers, Grand Traverse Chorale and the NMC Children’s Choirs. 3 p.m., Lars Hockstad Auditorium
Tickets are available online or call the box office at (231) 995-1340.
- Sunday, March 6: Jazz Big Band, 3 p.m., Grand Traverse Circuit
- Sunday, March 13: NMC Jazz Lab Band, 3 p.m., Grand Traverse Circuit
A suggested donation of $20 includes complimentary food and wine. The Grand Traverse Circuit is located at 225 W. Fourteenth St.,Traverse City.
Release date: FEBRUARY 18, 2022
For more information:
Jeffrey Cobb
NMC Director of Music Programs
jecobb@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1338
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
Feb 18, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s music performance ensembles present four upcoming concerts. Details are as follows.
- Friday, February 25: NMC Concert Band , 7:30 p.m., Milliken Auditorium
- Sunday, February 27: NMC Choral performance – featuring the NMC Chamber Singers, Grand Traverse Chorale and the NMC Children’s Choirs. 3 p.m., Lars Hockstad Auditorium
Tickets are available online or call the box office at (231) 995-1340.
- Sunday, March 6: Jazz Big Band, 3 p.m., Grand Traverse Circuit
- Sunday, March 13: NMC Jazz Lab Band, 3 p.m., Grand Traverse Circuit
A suggested donation of $20 includes complimentary food and wine. The Grand Traverse Circuit is located at 225 W. Fourteenth St.,Traverse City.
Release date: FEBRUARY 18, 2022
For more information:
Jeffrey Cobb
NMC Director of Music Programs
jecobb@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1338
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
Feb 16, 2022 | Intercom, Tech Bytes
Do you want to have a file or a folder in two places in Google Drive? Check out this video on Creating Shortcuts in Google Drive! ensemble.nmc.edu/hapi/v1/contents/permalinks/n5Y3Jwc7/view
Workspace is the application you use to access remotely the S: and Q: Drives. Follow this basic guide to get you familiar with this cloud application. employees.nmc.edu/depts/tech-support/kb-emp-storage/workspace-drives.html
Feb 16, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
Two swinging afternoons of big band jazz are coming to the Grand Traverse Circuit! The first is with the NMC Jazz Big Band on Sunday, March 6 at 3 p.m.
The second event is with the NMC Jazz Lab Band on Sunday, March 13 at 3 p.m. A suggested donation of $20 includes complimentary food, wine and great music!
The Circuit is located at 225 W. Fourteenth St., Traverse City.
Feb 15, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
Join the International Services and Service Learning Department Wednesday, Feb. 23, 9:15–10 a.m. as we sample unique teas from around the world while getting together in a casual setting to make connections.
Feb 14, 2022 | 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.
When Maritime Met Culinary: Inside NMC’s One-Of-A-Kind Partnership
The Ticker, February 13 (more…)
Feb 14, 2022 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thank you to NMC Fine Arts student Gavin Bebb and instructor Glenn Wolff for designing and pulling together the Voices Project, an experiential education project to bring awareness to Black Americans as part of NMC’s Embrace the Dream program. The results of their collaboration can be seen in the poster-size portraits of Black Americans hanging in NMC academic buildings and corresponding to their subjects’ fields — from journalist and NAACP co-founder Ida B. Wells-Barnett to Captain Hugh Mulzac, the first Black merchant marine naval officer to command an integrated crew. Learn more about the Voices Project here.
Feb 14, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
Registration is open for the next session of the library’s discussion series, Curiosities: Voyages Beyond the Stacks!
Curiosities is a ‘book club’ for those of us who are wary of a cover-to-cover commitment but still want to meet up and talk about interesting stuff with fellow lifelong learners. We welcome students, staff, faculty, and community participants!
Each session meets once a week for four consecutive weeks, discussing material ranging from podcast episodes to articles to mini-documentaries. Our next session, At the Intersection of Art & Activism, will run March 3–24, meeting on Thursdays from noon–1 p.m. via Zoom.
We are presenting this session in collaboration with NMC’s student chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. As part of their research, these honors students set out to interrogate the relationship between creative expression, political action, and social change. Based on their findings, this student-led session explores Art as Resistance, Protest, Influence, and Healer.
REGISTER HERE FOR CURIOSITIES: AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART & ACTIVISM
Feb 11, 2022 | Intercom
Priority Health has established a process where you should just be able to take the tests to the pharmacy window and have them run it with your insurance card. Please note, not all network pharmacies may have the capacity or processes to run it through their pharmacy window, so they may still require members to pay upfront and seek reimbursement.
Access the reimbursement form here and on the NMC benefits webpage.
Feb 11, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Chad Schenkelberger, Scott Williams and Dining Services Staff: The Dining Services staff did a tremendous job on the food offerings for the Embrace the Dream “Food for the Soul” event from 4 pm to 6 pm in the Hawk Owl Cafe on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Those who attended enjoyed the food and the commitment to detail that was made in the selection.
Kudos to Lori Hodek: Lori Hodek did an excellent job facilitating the Embrace the Dream campus events. She held collaborative and informative meetings, maintained critical documents and spreadsheets, and provided necessary follow-through.
Her coordination with community partners, faculty & staff made the outstanding variety and quality of events possible.
Kudos to the Nursing faculty: Congratulations to the nursing faculty, NLEX pass rates (ADN: 95.74%; PN: 90.90%) for 2021 were exceptional!
Kudos to Hans VanSumeren, John Lutchko, Phil McCuien, Brian Sweeney, Cindy Deemer, Cathryn Claerhout, Jordan Smith and Georgenia Hromada: Kudos to Hans and John for delivering marine technology courses to the Yellow River Conservancy Technical Institute (China). Hans and John provided livestream coursework on ROVs and hydrographic surveying. Students then put these skills to practice during classwork and lab exercises on their home campus.
Kudos to Phil and Brian for delivering construction-related courses to the construction trades program at Yellow River Conservancy Technical Institute (China). NMC provides education around wood framing and finishing that is not available at their institution. Students supplemented their online learning with hands-on practice at their home institution.
Due to a 13 hour time difference, both the marine and construction courses had to be delivered late at night, sometimes well past midnight in order to accommodate the learners in China. They also had to complete the training before the Chinese New Year, which put added stress on the instructors. A big thank you also needs to be extended to Cathryn Claerhout and Cindy Deemer for admitting and registering students, Jordan Smith and Georgenia Hromada for scheduling students, and others who supported contracts and delivery. It was a true team effort. This is the fourth year of this partnership.
Kudos to Elizabeth Sonnaband, Laura Matchett and Ed Bailey: Kudos to Elizabeth Sonnaband, Laura Matchett, and Ed Bailey for their work in creating the Workforce Development series, the program is a set of courses designed to meet the specific needs of the region’s employer and a direct response to the work TC Connect Skills Gap Survey completed in late 2021.
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!
Feb 11, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Welcome to NMC!
- Cindy Raymond — Adjunct Nursing Instructor
- Zach Morton — Aviation Line Crew
Feb 11, 2022 | Intercom
Dear Colleagues:
The college is seeking nominations for a staff member vacancy on NMC’s Policy Council.
The term of office is three years, with a limit of two consecutive terms. Therefore, the term for this position may commence immediately and serve through August 31, 2025. Further criteria for service and responsibilities for Policy Council are available here.
Your active participation in our shared governance system is greatly encouraged. You may also nominate a colleague other than yourself for council membership, but must have the nominee’s permission before submitting their name.
Please send your interest, nominations, or questions to the President’s Office by responding to this email address by Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.
Thank you,
President’s Office
1701 E. Front Street
Traverse City, MI
Phone: (231) 995-1010
