Adapted in TC: Patriarchs show love when needed most
Susan Odgers’ most recent column in the Record-Eagle.
Adapted in TC: Patriarchs show love when needed most
http://m.record-eagle.com/TRE/
Student News and Intercom contributions
Any items you wish to have posted in the Intercom and Student News can be sent to publicrelations@nmc.edu.
Memorial service to be held for MaryAnn Schneider
In memory of MaryAnn Schneider, long time NMC employee and friend, a memorial service is planned for the end of June. MaryAnn taught ASL and was a disability support services specialist at NMC for over 30 years.
On Saturday, June 29, 2013 join in a celebration of MaryAnn’s life at Clair’s House at 1333 Footpath Trail, Kingsley, MI 49649.
Agenda for the service:
1:00 Sandwiches and snacks will be set up by house before memorial begins
4:00 Memorial service will take place by the garden area
** Please bring your own lawn chair and beverages
Please refer all questions to Alice (MaryAnn’s sister) at (989) 587-6919 or email her at arhafuer@live.com.
“What we have one enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
myPDCA / WingSpan training sessions
The FY14 goals will be entered into our new electronic tracking system called WingSpan.
Do you have questions about WingSpan or the myPDCA process for staff? If so, please come to one of the following workshops:
Monday, June 24:
8:30-9:30am, Osterlin 113
Wednesday, June 26:
11:00-12:00pm, James Beckett 217
2:30-3:30pm, James Beckett 217
Friday, June 28:
9:00-10:00am, Les Biederman 35/37
3:00-4:00pm, University Center 205
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lori Hodek at 5-1143.
Benefits corner- Hearing aid discounts through NMC Vision coverage
Hearing aid discounts through NMC Vision coverage
Did you realize that if you signed up for vision coverage through VSP, you are also receiving a benefit you could use for hearing aids? VSP has partnered with TruHearing® to bring savings of up to 50% on hearing aids to their covered members. If you elected the vision plan for 2013 and want to learn more about this discount, visit vsp.truhearing.com or call 877-396-7194. If you are not currently covered by VSP vision care this year, keep this extra benefit in mind as you think about next year’s open enrollment.
Kudos
Kudos to Sarah Kuhlman, Justen Ziegler, and Keith Overbaugh from NMC who were among those who answered our call for installation assistance with Birds of Paradise from National Geographic Society. They did great work and impressed the staff from the NGS working on the installation. We appreciate their contribution to making the exhibition installation on time for the opening reception on June 15. Come see their work in its final operation from now through Sept 22.
John Pahl is helping his English 221 and 222 students from this past academic year, as well as any and all interested students, participate in an optional summer creative writing group. John is leading the group on his own time. He’s even making food for the meetings! As per his usual teaching excellence, he’s providing varied learning exercises, feedback on student work and group facilitation. This is hardly the dreaded summer school of the past! John’s summer writing group is fun and meaningful. His leadership is providing a way to build upon student interest in creative writing.
Kudos to NMC Grounds and Facilities staff and the Aviation Department for outstanding customer service. NMC’s Admissions has purchased a new software product that will make it possible to post an interactive walking tour of the college campus on NMC’s website. The day that the photographer and crew arrived, bad weather was moving in, so there was a rush to get the photos taken while the sun was shining. The Grounds crew and Facilities staff were very flexible and accommodating in getting all of the areas that were to be a part of the video in pristine shape in a very tight turnaround time. This included a Dennos Museum Exhibit. In addition, the Aviation Department provided airplane rides to the photographers allowing them to include aerial shots in their work. The visitors were not only impressed by the beauty of our campus, but also the hospitality and cooperation of NMC’s staff.
Intercom and Student News contributions
Any items you wish to have posted in the Intercom and Student News can be sent to publicrelations@nmc.edu.
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.
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating anniversaries soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Kirby Anderson Program Coordinator – Engineering Technology 3 years
Mary Beeker Librarian 10 years
Maureen Carlson Publication Assistant – Extended Educational Services 21 years
Susan Denoyer Office Manager – Maritime Academy 7 years
Foundations of Leadership & NMC’s Professional Development Institute
As you consider your individual and department professional development goals for FY14, the Professional Development Institute is one possible resource. Just launched, it offers a variety of workshops and courses in technology, teamwork, quality service/continuous improvement, and leadership. If you or someone on your team is interested in the Foundations of Leadership cohort, applications are due June 30.
myPDCA Reminder
Hopefully, you are finding the tools you need to prepare for and have end of year reviews and goal-setting conversations for FY14. All of the documents, worksheets, resources are can be found on the MyPDCA page.
Don’t forget, completed Annual Reviews for FY13 and Goals for FY14 are due June 30. Please send a copy of your Annual Review form to Human Resources.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lori Hodek at 5-1143.
Hey, where did the homepage login go?
By now you have probably noticed some changes on the nmc.edu homepage. Most notably is the new menu bar at the very top of the screen that stays there as you scroll down or move on to a new page.
You probably also noticed that the old LOGIN link no longer exists under the search bar on the homepage.
We didn’t get rid of it, or hide it. We moved it to the upper righthand corner of every page on that new menu bar. It’s the MyNMC link. No matter where you are on the web site, you’re only one click away from MyNMC and the ability to log into all of your favorite NMC utilities.
Some other changes on the homepage include quick links to apply to NMC and register for classes. The library site is now easier to find. programs and courses can now be found as the first link on the green menu bar under academics.
The pages for current or prospective students, the NMC Foundation, services for veterans and Board of Trustees materials are easier to find, too.
We also upgraded our maps, and added Google map functionality (both on your desktop or mobile devices.)
Bookstore will close for inventory at end of June
The Bookstore will be closed for inventory on June 26, 27, 28 and reopening on July 1st. (June 29 & 30 being the weekend)
Please make note of this for any bookstore purchases you plan to make!
Summer Programming at the Dennos Museum Center, June-September 2013
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present a range of public programs in conjunction with the National Geographic exhibition, Birds of Paradise: Amazing Avian Evolution. All programs are free with museum admission ($10 adults, $5 children and museum members).
The programs are a partnership between the Museum and local bird organizations in support of Birds of Paradise. Saving Birds Thru Habitat, located in Leelanau County, will offer a series of “Sundays are for the Birds” programs for families and adults at the Dennos Museum Center. Wings of Wonder, located in Empire, will present “A Bird’s-Eye View: An Interactive Raptor Experience” featuring live birds on the 15th of July, August, and September, also at the Dennos.
“These programs represent the kind of partnership the Dennos Museum Center wants to make happen,” says Jason Dake, Curator of Education. “This is why the museum exists – to present engaging and educational programming for the community.”
“Our organization is delighted to partner with the Dennos on an exhibition centered on one of the most beautiful and fascinating avian families in the world. Partnering with other agencies and non-profit organizations helps us spread the word about the importance of bird conservation,” said Kay Charter, Executive Director of Saving Birds Thru Habitat.
“The WOW Ambassador Raptors and I invite our community to join us as we soar to new heights in education,” says Rebecca Lessard, Executive Director of locally operated Wings of Wonder. “It’s a real feather in the cap of the Dennos Museum to bring these fantastic programs to our area and we are thrilled to be appearing in such stellar company.”
All attendees are encouraged to call 231-995-1029 to reserve a space for each program.
SUNDAYS ARE FOR THE BIRDS
June 30, 1pm – Bird & Bugs Outdoor Explorers
Join SBTH for an exploration of NMC Main Campus in search of birds and the bugs they eat! Ages 4 and up, with adult. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission.
July 21, 1pm – Birding at NMC
SBTH Director Kay Charter will lead a group on a birding expedition through NMC Main Campus. Binoculars provided. All ages welcome. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission.
August 11, 2pm – Northern Michigan Birds of Paradise
SBTH will present an illustrated lecture about the migration and selection processes of Northern Michigan birds. Dutmers Theater. Free with museum admission.
August 18, 1pm – Birding at NMC
SBTH Director Kay Charter will lead a group on a birding expedition through NMC Main Campus. Binoculars provided. All ages welcome. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission.
August 25, 1pm – Bird & Bugs Outdoor Explorers
Join SBTH for an exploration of NMC Main Campus in search of birds and the bugs they eat! Ages 4 and up, with adult. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission.
September 8, 2pm – Michigan’s Tropical Connections
Greg Butcher, Migratory Bird Program Coordinator at the US Forest Service, will present an illustrated lecture about Neotropical migratory patterns of birds that breed in Michigan. Dutmers Theater. Free with museum admission.
September 15, 1pm – A Bird’s-Eye View: An Interactive Raptor Experience
Wings of Wonder’s Rebecca Lessard will present an exciting and educational program featuring live birds. All ages welcome. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission.
A Bird’s-Eye View: An Interactive Raptor Experience
July 15, August 15, September 15 – 1pm: Visit the Dennos on the 15th of July, August, and September for a special treat. Included with museum admission, Wings of Wonder’s Rebecca Lessard will present exciting and educational programming featuring live birds! All ages welcome. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission.
All attendees are encouraged to call 231-995-1029 to reserve a space for each program.
The Dennos Museum Center is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursdays until 8 PM, and Sundays 1-5 PM. During Birds of Paradise, admission is $10.00 adults, $5.00 for children and museum members. For information on the Museum and its programs, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1410 College Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.
Training being offered- Increase effectiveness: Getting things done
In this class you will review the core principles in Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen and review technology that complements his model. Get ready to start on a new path to effectiveness!
Training will take place Thursday, July 11, from 8-11am at NMC’s Parson-Stulen Building, Room 101/103. Cost is $99 per participant (Discounts are available for Lean Learning Consortium members. Join today!)
Deliverables:
- Identify limitations of your current task management system
- Describe the five stages of mastering workflow
- Identify the steps and tools for getting started
- Practice each of the five stage
- Identify technology options to support the model
- Identify next steps in your Getting Things Done journey
This training will be presented by Heather Fraizer, Ph.D, Training Specialist.
- Expertise in manufacturing, office, and healthcare process improvement with an emphasis on Leadership Skills and Lean Principles
- Master’s degree and Ph.D in Political Science at the University of Colorado, Boulder
- Lean Healthcare Certification, University of Michigan
- Lean Champion Certification, Northwestern Michigan College
- Certified DiSC Behavior Trainer
Register today!
Contact Vicki Rumbach at (231) 995-2218 or vrumbach@nmc.edu
Benefits corner
FY13 is rapidly coming to a close. Please make sure that you have submitted and/or approved all sick and vacation time for you and your employees for FY13, which ends on June 30, 2013.
Since vacation time must be paid out to employees when they leave employment with the College, our auditors require us to show unused vacation time as a liability. If the vacation time has not been reported via web time entry or through Employee Absence Reports to the Payroll department by 6/30/13, this liability is greater than it should be and thus detrimental to NMC’s financial position.
Remember that you can check your leave balances online through Self-Service by checking Employee Menu, Leave Balances. If you have any questions about this or other benefits, you can contact Human Resources at 995-1362 or 995-1025.
Welcome Chris Regier to NMC!
Chris Regier joined NMC as a Construction Technology Instructor on Wednesday, June 12. Chris can be reached at 995-2777 or cregier@nmc.edu.
Chris is originally from Roscommon, Michigan and entered the Air Force as HVAC/R specialist after graduating High School. He served 24 years in the military holding various HVAC/R positions as a technician, supervisor, instructor and superintendent. He was deployed to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE and Iraq in support of Operations Desert Storm and Shield, Iraqi Freedom, Provide Comfort and Restore Hope. On April 1st, 2013 he retired from the military and moved to Traverse City in late May. He and his wife Bonnie have two teenagers, Michael and Ashley. Chris enjoys fishing, hunting, camping and being outdoors in Northern Michigan. Finally being back in Northern Michigan, he remarked, “It’s great to be back home after being gone for so long.”
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.