IRS mileage rate change
The IRS mileage rate for business use of vehicle is changed from 56 cents to 57.5 cents per mile beginning January 1, 2015. (more…)
A3 Metrics Worksession coming up on Jan. 16
A hallmark of planning at NMC is continuous improvement. One area in which we seek to make notable improvement over this next operational planning cycle is with outcomes and metrics (the left side of the A3 or first page of the Word version). To aid in this improvement, ORPE has teamed up with NMC’s Professional Development Institute to develop additional training on developing metrics. (more…)
December NMC scan released
Are you looking for something interesting to read as you huddle by the fireplace to stay warm this winter? The December “Futures Issue” of the NMC Scan may be just the ticket! The bi-annual edition is now available on the ORPE employee site for your review. As always, we’re eager to hear your reactions to the content and any ideas that might impact NMC or our students that are inspired by the NMC Scan. Feel free to send comments/questions to Karen Ruedinger at kruedinger@nmc.edu. The December Scan is available here. Enjoy the read, and stay warm! (more…)
Benefits corner- Do you need additional ID cards from Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI?
Do you need additional ID cards from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan?
If so, please call the customer service number on the back of your card and the automated system will allow you to request additional cards. (more…)
Position vacancies
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Kudos!
Kudos to the following people and departments!
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Slamming Stereotypes with Kinetic Affect
TRAVERSE CITY — Join fellow community members for “Slamming Stereotypes,” a unique evening of spoken word poetry set for 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at Milliken Auditorium, part of community-wide Embrace the Dream celebration.
Two very different men, Kirk Latimer and Gabriel Giron of Kalamazoo, combine their voices as Kinetic Affect, to give life to their difficult histories through the expressive medium of spoken word poetry. Utilizing the lessons they have learned from surviving past traumatic experiences, Kinetic Affect will challenge students, educators and the community to break out of the ethnic, socio-economic, gender and racial stereotypes that burden so many lives.
Admission is free . This event is sponsored by NMC’s Office of Student Life and Traverse City High School.
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Watch Kinetic Affect on YouTube »
Release date: January 9, 2015
For more information:
Mara Penfil
NMC Office of Student Life
mpenfil@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1118
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-discriminationThe Rockin’ Johnny Band to Perform at the Dennos
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present the Rockin’ Johnny Band on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 8:00 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $25 advance, $28 at the door and $22 for museum members plus fees. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.dennosmuseum.org, or by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553; also at 1-800-836-0717 or www.MyNorthTickets.com. (more…)
Welcome to NMC!
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Dennos Museum Center awarded contract with Kennedy Center
Lorraine Laird’s classroom works on their paper collage project last year.
For a second year, the Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College has been awarded a contract by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to cover some of the costs of programming for students with disabilities enrolled at the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District, as well as throughout the region. Joining the partnership this year is Blackbird Arts, which will work with students as a follow up to their museum visit. (more…)
Veterans creative writing workshop
TRAVERSE CITY — A creative writing workshop for veterans will again be offered in spring semester, with the first monthly meeting set for 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 8, in Scholars Hall room 103.
A time and day for future workshops will be determined at the Jan. 8 workshop. In addition, open office hours will be offered to veterans weekly, from 3 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday in Scholars Hall room 102. Veterans can get writing support for academic writing assignments or other writing projects.
For more information, contact Teresa Scollon (231) 383-2958.
Release date: January 6, 2015
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-discriminationEmbrace the Dream throughout Traverse City, January-March, 2015
Now in its third year of programming, Embrace the Dream brings together many institutions throughout the Grand Traverse region to provide free or low-cost programming for the public to experience in early 2015. As its mission, Embrace the Dream is a collaboration founded upon the values of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., engaging the whole of our community through programming that inspires social justice and equality for all people. This year’s partners include Dennos Museum Center; Northwestern Michigan College Student Life; Habitat for Humanity – Grand Traverse Region; Building Bridges With Music; Great Lakes Children’s Museum; State Theatre; Traverse Area District Library; and the Traverse City Human Rights Commission. More info at embracethedream.org and Facebook.com/embracethedream. (more…)
Position vacancies
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Kudos!
Kudos to the following people and departments! (more…)
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Benefits corner- Flexible Spending Account change and insurance cards to be mailed out
Flexible Spending Account changing to Meritain Health for 2015 Reminder to access the information book regarding Flexible Spending Accounts and fill out the Direct Deposit Authorization Form on page 13 if you are interested in taking advantage of this feature.
If you have been using a Flexible Spending Account in 2014, Priority Health will continue to manage those funds.
Medical/Dental/Vision Cards
Please keep an eye out for your cards to arrive in the mail, at your home address before December 31. If you have an urgent need for your ID #, please call customer service at 1-877-671-2583 and they should be able to assist you through your social security number. (more…)
See the 2014 Holiday Party staff photo here!
Thanks to everyone who was able to attend the 2014 Holiday Party at the Great Lakes Campus earlier this month. We had a great turnout and a fantastic time! We also had the opportunity to have a group photo taken of those who attended the party. That photo is displayed below. Happy Holidays everyone! (more…)