December Friday Forum
Q: Looking for an escape?
- Come experience Nick Roster’s escape box activity
- Consider how you could use a similar activity in your classroom
- Have some end-of-semester fun!
Friday, December 6, 12:30-2:00, Founder’s Hall 110
President’s Update for November 25, 2019
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Notable Accomplishments provided by Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Directions (SD) and Institutional Effectiveness Criteria (IE) are provided where possible.
Be What’s Possible on Giving Tuesday
#GivingTuesday is on December 3! Join us to celebrate Be What’s Possible: The campaign for NMC. Any amount given to your passion at NMC on #GivingTuesday will count toward this historic campaign! Go to nmc.edu/give to donate and together we will be what’s possible.
Flu Shot Sale
The Health Services office is holding a $10 Flu Shot sale now through Wednesday, Nov. 27. The office has a limited supply left, so get yours today!
Walk-ins are welcome.
Biederman Building LB106, (231) 995-1255
Don We Now Our Worst Apparel!
In true snow globe fashion, we are shaking things up this year!
NEW THIS YEAR! The winning team will be decided via applause-o-meter at the NMC Employee holiday party on December 13 at NMC’s Great Lakes Campus. That’s right, you’ll be debuting your ugly sweaters in all their glory AT the party!
Will last year’s champs, NMC Student Life, win the coveted trophy and bragging rights AGAIN this year? There’s only one way to find out!
Kudos!
KUDOS- (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
December Wellness Activities
December 2, 2019- Gliding Disc & Bender Ball Workout
Join Marissa for 15 minutes of low-impact fun using the gliding discs and bender balls to challenge your mind, body, strength, and core. *Slacks or comfortable clothes that allow for movement are best for today’s activities. Some movements will occur on the floor, but modifications can be made for those who would prefer not to be on the floor.
December 16, 2019- Seasonal Affective Disorder Presentation
Watch your calendar for details!!
Snowshoeing on the NMC Campus!
NMC now has nine pairs of snowshoes available for students and employees to sign out and use. Stop by the North Hall front desk or call 995-1410 to reserve a pair. This is a great opportunity for those who like to walk during their lunch breaks.
Also, don’t forget the NMC Fitness Center for those looking to burn off the extra calories consumed during the holidays, or those looking to start an exercise program for the new year. Please contact the fitness center at 995-1379 or stop by our facility located inside North Hall for more information.
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Community invited to GLMA 50th anniversary event
TRAVERSE CITY — The community is invited to join in Northwestern Michigan College’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of its Great Lakes Maritime Academy at a special event Saturday, Dec. 7 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hagerty Center on the Great Lakes campus. Tickets are on sale now at nmc.edu/glma50.
The event will honor Maritime cadets, industry partnerships, and the success of alumni. A division of Northwestern Michigan College, GLMA is one of only six state maritime academies in the United States and the only one located on fresh water. The Academy graduates 50 cadets annually, and the employment rate is virtually 100 percent within 90 days of graduation.
Rear Adm. Mark H. Buzby, U.S.N., Ret., will serve as the keynote speaker. A 1979 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Buzby earned his Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science and U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate License. He was commissioned in the U.S. Navy in June 1979, is a graduate of the Joint Forces Staff College, and holds master’s degrees from the U.S. Naval War College in Strategic Studies, and Salve Regina University in International Relations.
The evening includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Tickets are $50 per person. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at nmc.edu/glma50 or by calling (231) 995-1021.
Release date: November 22, 2019
For more information:
Northwestern Michigan College Foundation
foundation@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1021
nmc.edu/glma50
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-discriminationTo Be Seen and Heard
A Phi Theta Kappa and Northwestern Michigan College community resources event, presentation, and panel for invisible disabilities.
The second floor of the Osterlin Library on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 from 3 to 6 p.m.
NMC students to distribute 212 Thanksgiving meals
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College business students will distribute more than 200 Thanksgiving meals to fellow students, Coast Guard families and community members on Monday, November 25.
This is the outcome of the seventh annual semester-long Food for Thought experiential learning project, aimed at teaching students how to professionally communicate in a real-world setting.
Each student wrote a business letter to an organization or business, requesting support for a specific traditional Thanksgiving meal item in quantities sufficient to provide 200 meals. For the first time in the event’s history, 100 percent of the businesses not only responded, but agreed to support the project.
“That success shows both how well the students communicated, and how generous our community is, said Kristy McDonald, NMC instructor.
Monday’s distribution will take place at three locations:
- 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.: James Beckett Building on NMC’s main campus, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City. 140 meals distributed to NMC students and their families.
- 4:15 p.m.: U.S. Coast Guard Air Station, 1175 Airport Access Road, Traverse City. Five Coast Guard families will receive their boxes.
- 5:30–7:30 p.m.: Traverse Heights Elementary School community distribution, 933 Rose St., Traverse City. 67 meals distributed.
Release date: November 21, 2019
For more information:
Brandon Bugai
Student Marketing Lead
(231) 645-6365
bugai17@mail.nmc.edu
Kristy McDonald
Business Instructor
(231) 735-1055
kmcdonald@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-discriminationNew Books at the Library – November 2019
The library has purchased many new books so far this year. You can view a handful here along with descriptions or go here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the library’s lobby.
Success Story: Trio wins statewide Innovation in Transfer award
November 20, 2019
Updates to NMC’s longstanding engineering partnership with Michigan Technological University designed to increase student success and reduce costs will receive statewide recognition this week.
Faculty members Jerry Dobek (seated) Jay Smith (right) and NMC adviser Deb Maison (center) will receive the 2019 Innovation in Transfer Award on Thursday at a statewide conference.
The trio’s work to establish a “2 + 2” program with MTU in seven different engineering specialties is especially significant as more universities seek to enroll students for all four years, rather than accepting them as transfer students from community colleges. NMC was also ahead of others in the state in terms of a transfer pathway specifically for engineering.
“Michigan Tech is acknowledging the quality of our courses, the quality of our instruction, and the quality of our students with this agreement,” said Lindsey Dickinson, NMC director of advising, who nominated the trio for their 18 months of work. Students who complete NMC’s engineering certificate with a 2.75 GPA are guaranteed admission to MTU, entering as juniors to complete their bachelor of science. The agreements are expected to increase NMC’s enrollment pipeline to one of Michigan’s leading engineering schools, located in Houghton, Mich.
“Our engineering program here is in a growth period, which should only be aided by agreements like these,” Smith said.
The first seven agreements became effective this fall. Another 12 are in the works, Dobek said. They plan to work with other schools, including Kettering University, Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University, to establish more engineering options.
Other community colleges are also seeking NMC’s advice on how to replicate the agreements, Dickinson said.
NMC-MTU engineering articulation agreements date to 1990. The new agreements reflect how engineering programs have changed and how graduation requirements have become more specialized. Read more at nmc.edu/engineering.
Beyond engineering, NMC has articulation agreements in place with 35 educational institutions for more than 100 programs. Read more at nmc.edu/transfer.
Read more about it
Read about more success stories like the NMC-MTU partnership in the next issue of Nexus, the NMC magazine. The next issue mails Dec. 16 with a cover story on retiring president Timothy J. Nelson’s legacy, a feature on NMC’s reality TV stars, and much more. Call (231) 995-1021 to have one sent to your mailbox!
The Long Night You’ve Been Waiting (…And Waiting) For
The Long Night Against Procrastination returns to Osterlin Library on Thursday, December 5th from 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.!
Advisors, tutors, success coaches, WRC staff, and librarians will be joining forces and burning the midnight oil to help students tackle the end of the semester in festive style. Waves of free pizza will arrive at 7pm and 11 p.m. with other free snacks, treats, coffee and soft drinks throughout the night.
Departments and organizations across campus (as well as a few other local partners) have donated a bunch of awesome prizes, which we’ll be raffling off at 12:30 a.m.
Come get the fuel, motivation and help you need to crush those final papers and exams!
Celebrate the season with NMC performance ensembles
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s performance ensembles will hold the following holiday-themed concerts:
- Saturday, Nov. 23 – NMC Children’s Choirs, NMC Chambers Singers, and Grand Traverse Chorale join other area choirs for a concert featuring John Rutter’s “Mass of the Children.” 7 p.m. First Congregational Church. (231) 947-6698 for ticket info.
- Sunday, Nov. 24 – NMC Children’s Choirs, NMC Chambers Singers, and Grand Traverse Chorale join other area choirs for a concert featuring John Rutter’s “Mass of the Children.” 4 p.m. First Congregational Church. (231) 947-6698 for ticket info.
- Saturday, Dec. 7 – NMC Jazz Bands and Vocal Jazz Ensemble present the Winter Jazz Ensemble Showcase. 7:30 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $13 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and available at MyNorthTickets.com and at the door. (800) 836-0717 for ticket info.
- Tuesday, Dec. 10 – NMC Concert Band presents Winter Wonderland. 7:30 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $13 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and available at MyNorthTickets.com and at the door. (800) 836-0717 for ticket info.
Release Date: November 19, 2019
For more information:
Jeff Cobb
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-discriminationMedia Mentions for November 18, 2019
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past week. 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.
Northwestern Michigan College President Tim Nelson’s retirement celebration rescheduled
Traverse City Record-Eagle, Nov. 13 (more…)
Student Appreciation Week!
NMC Student Life & the NMC Yoga Club would like to invite you to take part in Student Appreciation Week. Join us during the lunch hour in Osterlin for snacks and beverages and in the East Hall Basement for some relaxing yoga. (more…)