Position vacancies
For information on positions currently open at NMC, please visit NMC’s web page at https://jobs.nmc.edu. Information on internal postings has been emailed.
Welcome Alicia Rusch to NMC
Alicia Rusch has joined NMC in the position of Database & Prospect Research Specialist on January 21, 2013. She can be reached at 231-995-2827 or arusch@nmc.edu.
Alicia has worked in fund development and database management with a variety of non-profit organizations for nearly 20 years. She is pursuing an education in computer science, enjoys playing bluegrass fiddle, spending time with family and being in the outdoors.
Vote for student’s short story by Jan. 31
NMC student Katy Stevenson is a semi-finalist in the Write Michigan contest in Grand Rapids. Her charming short story is based on a folk tale and a Sam Spade type of detective and is one of ten selected for final judging by both readers and an official judges’ panel.
You can vote for “Maguire Firefly and the Tooth Thief” here until January 31.
Congratulations and good luck in the finals, Katy!
Writing Center Tutor Hours
The Writing Center will have a tutor stationed in the Osterlin Library Monday nights from
5 p.m.-9 p.m. beginning January 21. Stop by the library for assistance with interpreting assignments and writing papers.
NMC student is a semi-finalist in regional writing competition
NMC student Kathryn Stevenson is a semi-finalist in the Write Michigan contest in Grand Rapids. Her charming short story, based on a folk tale and a Sam Spade type of detective, is one of ten selected for final judging by both readers and an official judges’ panel.
Read “Maguire Firefly and the Tooth Thief,” at this link. You can vote for her story through Jan. 31.
It’s time to complete your 2013-14 FAFSA
NMC is offering Free FAFSA Fridays to help you. Come to the Student Success Center in the Osterlin Library on any Friday in February between 3 and 6 p.m. Bring your 2012 tax/income information, social security card, and drivers license.
The State of Michigan deadline is March 1 and NMC’s priority award consideration date is April 1.
Kudos
Kudos to Tim Fader, the residents and staff of East Hall appreciate the painting he did over the break. Thank you Tim!
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary. Please join us in congratulating them.
| Cheryl Bloomquist | Social Science Instructor | 11 years |
| Jerry Cook | Custodian | 14 years |
| Frank Jabour | Assistant Chief Flight Instructor | 14 years |
| Wayne Moody | Program Coordinator – Automotive | 11 years |
| Tim Nelson | President | 13 years |
| Jan Oliver | Director of Educational Media Technologies | 12 years |
| Nancy Parshall | Communications Instructor | 11 years |
| Dan Wasson | Director of Systems and LAN Management | 21 years |
| Rich Wolin | Director of Training and Research | 22 years |
Position vacancies
For information on positions currently open at NMC, please visit NMC’s web page at https://jobs.nmc.edu. Information on internal postings has been emailed.
The Center for Learning is now the Student Success Center
The Center of Learning has changed its name to the Student Success Center. While the testing center and computer lab will function in much the same way, it will be expanding it’s student support offerings to include workshops, success coaching, a referral/alert system, classroom visits, learning communities and more.
For more information about the Student Success Center contact Ashley Horak, Coordinator for Student Success, at 5-3021 or ahorak@nmc.edu
Vote for the Hagerty Center
“Michigan Meetings and Events Magazine” is currently conducting their eighth annual Readers’ Choice “Best of Awards”. This year’s winners will be announced in the Summer 2013 Issue and will be recognized at their industry event at the Frederick Meijer Gardens in May. Traverse City properties and suppliers were well represented and won several of the “Best of Categories” over the past few years because you made your choices known. The Hagerty Center has won “Best Meeting & Event Venue, Outside Detroit Metro Area” for the past two years. Our Northwest Michigan Region has many outstanding properties and venues that should be recognized again in 2013. Recognition of our NMC operations, as well as any of the area properties/venues, enhances the image of Northwestern Michigan College and the entire Traverse City destination.
You may remember that the Dennos Museum Center won “Best Cultural Venue, Outside Detroit Metro Area” all three years that it was a category, unfortunately, that is not a category in this year’s awards.
In order to make our voices heard, we would like to encourage you to complete an online ballot to insure that the Traverse City area is once again well represented in 2013, so vote for the Hagerty Center. You can go to the link below to fill out your ballot for the 2013 Best of Industry Awards. A valid ballot must include at least ten completed categories of the 21 categories listed. There is a limit of one ballot per e-mail address and entries must be submitted by 5:00 PM Friday, January 18, 2013.
http://mi.meetingsmags.com/
Thank you!
Slow down, watch for pedestrians
The start of another semester, and the late arrival of real winter weather serve as a caution for everyone to observe on campus speed limits and be watchful for pedestrians.
Longtime NMC faculty/staff member Jill Hinds, 1949-2013
http://record-eagle.com/obituaries/x1746077787/Jill-Louise-Hinds
“Jill inspired all who knew her as she battled cancer for over eight years. She will always be known for her joy of living and her valiant spirit. Jill’s spirit, talent and life will be celebrated June 15 at her and Ray’s home.
Jill’s family requests that any remembrances be in the form of donations to the Visual Communications Program Fund at NMC for the Jill Hinds Art Scholarship. Donations may be sent to the NMC Foundation, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686 or online at www.nmc.edu/give.
Please share your memories, stories and photos of Jill at her online guestbook/tribute page at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.”
Nominate an Outstanding Alumni today!
Time is running out to nominate someone to be this year’s NMC Outstanding Alumni.
This honorary award was established in 1988 to recognize NMC alumni who are noteworthy for their:
- continued donation of time, talent, resources and enthusiasm on behalf of the college;
- significant professional achievements; and
- exemplary leadership in community and professional activities.
Nominate someone today. Fill out this form and send it to Sarah Hemminger in Resource Development, shemminger@nmc.edu
The students have arrived! Are you ready?
In this week’s scoop we have included tips and information on attendance tracking, setting up your gradebook, and a copyright safe resource, Films on Demand. Stop by NMCteachingSolutions (our new website full of teaching and technology resources) to explore, learn, and contribute.
- Moodle is Present: Using Moodle for Attendance
Explore how to use Moodle to track your attendance in online and FACE TO FACE courses! Get the scoop! - Designing a Gradebook to work for your course
With both students and instructors feeling increased pressure to succeed, assessment and grading strategies also increase in importance. Grade availability 24/7 is possible through Moodle… Get the scoop! - Films on Demand
Did you know, that NMC maintains a license with Films on Demand? Films on Demand is a digital repository… Get the scoop!
In next weeks scoop, we hope to share your tips, advice and ideas.
Don’t be shy, tell us “all about it” in this quick survey.
How do you start of the semester?
The E-team
Educational Media Technologies
231.995.1070
Submit your BBQ fund proposals — Deadline is January 25
NMC faculty and staff are invited to request funding support from the 2013 NMC Barbecue for an NMC special project.
Last year the BBQ awarded more than $48,000 for seven deserving projects.
Funding proposals are due by noon on Friday, Jan, 25, 2013, and the forms and more information are available here:
Do you want to choose your own reserved parking spot?
Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society chapter of NMC is raffling off a parking spot in the location of the winner’s choice for the Spring 2013 semester.
Tickets are only $1 for 1 ticket, $5 for 6, or $10 for 15. The proceeds will help fund the group’s trip to the Phi Theta Kappa Annual Convention in San Jose, California in early April.
Tickets can be purchased online at nmc.edu/hotspot or from students wearing a “Hot Spot” button.
Engineering Club ice cream fundraiser
NMC’s Engineering Club is conducting an online sale for staff, students, family, and friends. All products can be mixed to provide you the best possible experience. Ask about our specials on four or six variety packs of ice cream.
The Engineering Club is taking pre-paid orders for Potter’s Cookie Dough and Moomer/s Ice Cream. To better expedite that you get a quality treat of your favorite cookie dough or ice cream in the size container you selected. The engineers will deliver it to you, so it can be even more enjoyable from the most popular flavors of ice cream and cookie dough in the various sizes listed below.
This online sale is to help raise funds for our trip so we can compete in the SAE Baja Competition in Bellingham, WA., May 16th – 19th , 2013. We will be traveling the farthest any club has in NMC history and we need your support.
Here’s the form: 2012 Cookies & Cream Online Sale Form (1) (pdf)
Contact the NMC Engineering club with your order at nmcengineering@gmail.com. All orders must be pre-paid.
—NMC Engineering Club