Jul 19, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — As our region continues to see an increase in COVID-19 vaccination rates, and updates to state and federal health guidelines, starting Monday, July 19, NMC is moving to Stage 4 of its 4-Stage Reopening Plan.
More activity is allowed on campus including:
- Reopening of the NMC fitness center for students and employees
- Summer course delivery will continue as planned
- Fall course delivery will continue to be offered as listed. More in-person sections may be added if demand increases
- In-person meetings and gatherings are allowed
- On-campus work is allowed
- Employees no longer need to use the Campus Clear app
- Employees who can work from home may continue
- Some activities may not yet be available yet for a variety of reasons, including staffing levels.
NMC Human Resources is finalizing updates to the remote work policy. The “Reimagining Work” committee will collaborate with Leadership Council on addressing the needs and opportunities to support flexible work while continuing to meet the needs of our students.
The Delta variant of COVID-19 is spreading quickly throughout the country and may pose a greater risk for unvaccinated people, including young people. Some symptoms are similar to the original strain including:
- Headache
- Fever
- Sore throat
Cough and loss of smell may be less common symptoms of the Delta variant. Vaccines are effective and widely available for those 12 and older. To schedule an appointment near you please visit vaccines.gov.
We will continue to communicate with you on the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our campus community. You can find more information and resources at nmc.edu/covid-19. Thank you to everyone who helped keep our NMC community safe during the pandemic, and your continued support.
Release Date: July 19, 2021
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
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
Jul 12, 2021 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Congrats to the students and staff of NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute for their fourth consecutive summer of serving tasty treats at Café Lobdell’s. The café opened June 29 and will be open 7-11 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through August 5. Stop by for fresh pastries, breakfast baked goods and coffee, tea, espresso and specialty coffee drinks prepared and served by culinary students as the capstone course for GLCI’s one-year Baking Certificate program. Dine in and takeout are both available. Learn more at nmc.edu/lobdells.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Jul 12, 2021 | 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.
Northwestern Michigan College Adjusting Tuition For Next School Year
9&10 News, June 29
UpNorthLive, June 29
Record-Eagle, June 30 (more…)
Jul 8, 2021 | DEI Insights and Conversations, Intercom
When considering racism, a common response is often “I don’t see color.” While the intent isn’t generally harmful, and some may argue it as a positive response, the impact can be quite negative and includes denying someone of their racial identity. Read the article(s) below and then reflect on the following questions:
- What would make you or someone else want to say “I don’t see color?”
- If someone claims to not see color, what else are they not seeing about a person? Is this a good thing?
- How might you challenge this kind of thinking in yourself or in others?
“I don’t see color”:
“I don’t see color” while working with students:
*Please fill out this DEI Intercom Post Feedback Form to be part of our conversation and offer feedback or suggestions on what is being shared.
Jul 8, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
Gardening and Creating a Vision
“Your mind is a garden, your thoughts are the seeds, you can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.” – Unknown
Creating our life is a lot like designing a garden. It requires a vision. Do we imagine food or flowers? When roses, both pink and white come to mind, we’ve found our basic approach. Studying and learning the fundamentals for healthy growth is key to producing a beautiful bouquet. The same is true for creating the life we envision for ourselves. We define our purpose and actively keep ourselves ‘hydrated’ in self-care, knowledge, and effort so we can grow into the best version of our vision.
Daily Practice: Today, ask yourself two questions: Are you living the vision you have for your life? If not, why?
Jul 8, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Jul 6, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
July is Disability Pride Month. You can mark the occasion by creating accessible events, using inclusive language, and realizing that disability is simply part of human diversity.
For information about NMC’s Disability Support office, go to nmc.edu/disability-support.
Jul 1, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
The Academic & Career Advising Center will host virtual workshops available for students that seek guidance on identifying their career path and goals. Students that attend will be entered to win raffle prizes such as Apple AirPods, Hammocks, Gift Cards and more!
The sessions will be held Wednesdays in July from 5–6 p.m. unless otherwise noted below.
- July 7: Forward Focused- Begin searching for your career path
- July 14: Learning About Careers- Explore positions within your chosen career path
- July 21: Making a Career Decision- Identify next steps in getting to your career goal
- July 28, 3–6 p.m.: Virtual Drop-in’s with Employment Readiness- Resume review, interview prep & more!
Jul 1, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
Get free shipping July 1-August 20 on all online orders from the NMC Bookstore! No minimum order, and no code needed.
Order your fall books early and save!
Jun 29, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
NOTE: The International 2021-22 Tuition figure in the table below has been corrected since the news release was first published.
TRAVERSE CITY — The Board of Trustees for Northwestern Michigan College voted unanimously to approve a balanced budget and set tuition rates and fees for the fall 2021 and spring/summer 2022 semesters during its regular monthly meeting June 28.
NMC was one of only a few colleges to freeze tuition for the 2020–21 academic year. While general tuition rates for residents will increase by $3.00 per contact hour for in-district students, from $109 to $112, elimination of the Flexible Learning Online Fee will result in most students paying less for an average semester at NMC by reducing online course costs by $20 per contact hour.
“I am proud to see our college community develop a budget plan that is not only fiscally responsible, but will actually mean most students will end up paying less for their classes. It’s this kind of creative problem solving that we want to inspire in our students, by modeling ourselves,” said Dr. Nick Nissley, president of Northwestern Michigan College. “When many other colleges and universities are costing families more, NMC is making college even more affordable. With that, great state programs like Michigan Reconnect and more scholarship money available through the NMC Foundation, I hope more people take the opportunity to get ahead with NMC.”
For 2021–22, NMC’s revenue will be 24 percent from state aid, 27 percent from local property tax, 44 percent from tuition and fees and five percent from other sources.
Northwestern Michigan College general rate tuition categories:
|
Category
|
2020-2021 Tuition
|
2021-22 Tuition
|
|
In-District
|
$109
|
$112
|
|
Out-of-District
|
$227
|
$234
|
|
Out-of-State
|
$296
|
$305
|
|
International
|
$334
|
$344
|
NMC now has the 6th lowest in-district tuition of the state’s 28 community colleges, down from 8th in 2019.
NMC will continue to offer courses in a variety of formats this fall to best meet the needs of students. Two months remain to apply and register before fall classes begin Aug. 28. Still, enrollment to date shows that students find value in flexible learning formats, including online and hybrid, which increased during COVID-19. Prior to the pandemic, only about 15 percent of NMC classes were offered online.
Registration for fall classes began in March. Currently 44 percent of enrolled fall class sections will be offered virtually (50 percent in the spring), 35 percent face-to-face (28 percent spring) and 22 percent hybrid (21 percent spring.)
Fall is the final semester that students who are eligible for the Futures for Frontliners scholarship can begin classes. The Michigan Reconnect program offering free in-district tuition to adults over age 25 without a college degree is also available this fall.
Release date: JUNE 29, 2021
For more information:
Troy Kierczynski
Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration
(231) 995-1147
tkierczynski@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
Jun 29, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
NOTE: The International 2021-22 Tuition figure in the table below has been corrected since the news release was first published.
TRAVERSE CITY — The Board of Trustees for Northwestern Michigan College voted unanimously to approve a balanced budget and set tuition rates and fees for the fall 2021 and spring/summer 2022 semesters during its regular monthly meeting June 28.
NMC was one of only a few colleges to freeze tuition for the 2020–21 academic year. While general tuition rates for residents will increase by $3.00 per contact hour for in-district students, from $109 to $112, elimination of the Flexible Learning Online Fee will result in most students paying less for an average semester at NMC by reducing online course costs by $20 per contact hour.
“I am proud to see our college community develop a budget plan that is not only fiscally responsible, but will actually mean most students will end up paying less for their classes. It’s this kind of creative problem solving that we want to inspire in our students, by modeling ourselves,” said Dr. Nick Nissley, president of Northwestern Michigan College. “When many other colleges and universities are costing families more, NMC is making college even more affordable. With that, great state programs like Michigan Reconnect and more scholarship money available through the NMC Foundation, I hope more people take the opportunity to get ahead with NMC.”
For 2021–22, NMC’s revenue will be 24 percent from state aid, 27 percent from local property tax, 44 percent from tuition and fees and five percent from other sources.
Northwestern Michigan College general rate tuition categories:
|
Category
|
2020-2021 Tuition
|
2021-22 Tuition
|
|
In-District
|
$109
|
$112
|
|
Out-of-District
|
$227
|
$234
|
|
Out-of-State
|
$296
|
$305
|
|
International
|
$334
|
$344
|
NMC now has the 6th lowest in-district tuition of the state’s 28 community colleges, down from 8th in 2019.
NMC will continue to offer courses in a variety of formats this fall to best meet the needs of students. Two months remain to apply and register before fall classes begin Aug. 28. Still, enrollment to date shows that students find value in flexible learning formats, including online and hybrid, which increased during COVID-19. Prior to the pandemic, only about 15 percent of NMC classes were offered online.
Registration for fall classes began in March. Currently 44 percent of enrolled fall class sections will be offered virtually (50 percent in the spring), 35 percent face-to-face (28 percent spring) and 22 percent hybrid (21 percent spring.)
Fall is the final semester that students who are eligible for the Futures for Frontliners scholarship can begin classes. The Michigan Reconnect program offering free in-district tuition to adults over age 25 without a college degree is also available this fall.
Release date: JUNE 29, 2021
For more information:
Troy Kierczynski
Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration
(231) 995-1147
tkierczynski@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
Jun 28, 2021 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thank you to everyone who has helped make NMC’s Be What’s Possible campaign a success as it draws to a close. As the NMC Foundation announced June 10, the most ambitious fundraising initiative in NMC’s history has raised $38.9 million to date from more than 5,000 donors since its public launch in October, 2019, well over its $35 million goal. The funds will support scholarships, programs, facilities and the greatest needs of the college and its students.
There’s still time to join this historic effort by making a gift by this Wednesday, June 30. Find out more at nmc.edu/give.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Jun 28, 2021 | 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.
“Completely Ignoring” Conventional Wisdom, WNMC Flourishes
The Ticker, June 27 (more…)
Jun 28, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center has won a statewide Michigan American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2021 Honor Award for Design Excellence.
Designed by Cornerstone Architects of Traverse City, the project combined state investments of more than $7 million for renovations and modernizations of the West Hall building with NMC-funded investments of more than $7 million to create a 54,000-square-foot, multi-story library and flexible learning space. The building will mark its 60th year in service on NMC’s main campus in 2023.
The award jury commented: “The volume of this enlarged and renovated building is well-balanced inside and out, through a skillful integration of materials and massing. The interior is warm and filled with natural light, while the flowing plan successfully reflects its flexible function. Finally, the jury greatly appreciated the design team’s goals of equity and minimal environmental impact.”
West Hall originally opened in 1963. Groundbreaking for the new building was in September 2018. The NMC Library was the first department to occupy the renovated facility, moving into its second-floor space June 9, 2020. A formal opening ceremony was held in September 2020.
Cornerstone was also the architect for NMC’s Great Lakes Campus, the Health & Science Building, and the North Hall student housing development.
Release date: June 28, 2021
For more information:
Troy Kierczynski
Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration
(231) 995-1147
tkierczynski@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
Jun 28, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center has won a statewide Michigan American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2021 Honor Award for Design Excellence.
Designed by Cornerstone Architects of Traverse City, the project combined state investments of more than $7 million for renovations and modernizations of the West Hall building with NMC-funded investments of more than $7 million to create a 54,000-square-foot, multi-story library and flexible learning space. The building will mark its 60th year in service on NMC’s main campus in 2023.
The award jury commented: “The volume of this enlarged and renovated building is well-balanced inside and out, through a skillful integration of materials and massing. The interior is warm and filled with natural light, while the flowing plan successfully reflects its flexible function. Finally, the jury greatly appreciated the design team’s goals of equity and minimal environmental impact.”
West Hall originally opened in 1963. Groundbreaking for the new building was in September 2018. The NMC Library was the first department to occupy the renovated facility, moving into its second-floor space June 9, 2020. A formal opening ceremony was held in September 2020.
Cornerstone was also the architect for NMC’s Great Lakes Campus, the Health & Science Building, and the North Hall student housing development.
Release date: June 28, 2021
For more information:
Troy Kierczynski
Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration
(231) 995-1147
tkierczynski@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
Jun 25, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
If you are enrolled in NMC’s high deductible medical insurance, you should expect your second HSA deposit on July 2, 2021.
- Single Coverage – $390.00
- Family Coverage (includes all coverage beyond single) – $780.00
Jun 25, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
If you are interested in having pretax deductions withheld from your paycheck, please review this information. Contact Hollie DeWalt, hdewalt@nmc.edu in HR for more information.
Jun 25, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
If you are enrolled in the NMC Priority Health coverage these added programs may benefit you and your families!
