Sep 14, 2012 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary. Please join us in congratulating them!
| Jack Berman |
Science/Math Instructor |
36 years |
| Bob Chauvin |
Technology Coordinator – Educational Media Technologies |
24 years |
| Alison Collins |
Health Occupations Instructor |
33 years |
| Adam Dwyer |
Training Specialist |
2 years |
| Margaret Fox |
Office Manager – Health Occupations Academic Area |
15 years |
| Nicholeen Frusti |
Center for Learning Specialist |
2 years |
| Rob Hamilton |
Communications Instructor |
25 years |
| Lucy House |
Culinary Arts Instructor |
21 years |
| Georgenia Hromada |
Financial Aid Specialist |
10 years |
| Greg LaCross |
Science/Math Instructor |
21 years |
| Mark Nelson |
Science/Math Instructor |
25 years |
| Jan Neumann |
Office Manager – Resource Development |
15 years |
| Sonja Olshove |
Social Sciences Instructor |
21 years |
| Keith Overbaugh |
Science/Math Instructor |
25 years |
| Linda Racine |
Director of Program Advancement – LPL |
23 years |
| Mark Ross |
Communications Instructor |
28 years |
| Stephen Siciliano |
Vice President for Educational Services |
27 years |
| Linda Walter |
Health Occupations Instructor |
22 years |
Sep 14, 2012 | Intercom
Following are positions currently open at NMC. For detailed information on externally posted positions, please visit NMC’s web page at www.nmc.edu/jobs Information on internal postings has been emailed.
OPEN POSTINGS
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct Instructor – Clinical Nursing (38-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physics Instructor (98-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physical Education Basketball (109-443)
Faculty
HVAC/R Instructor (95-443) (Full time)
Nursing Instructor – Mental Health (91-443) (Part time)
Professional Staff
Master, T-S State of Michigan (99-443)
Major and Planned Giving Specialist (137-443)
Student Employee
White Pine Press Writer-Student Employee (66-443)
Tutor-Student Employee (82-443)
Student Lab Assistant – Chemistry (128-443)
Student Lab Assistant – Biology (129-443)
Technician Assistant, Media Services (131-443)
Department of Learning Services Office Assistant (132-443)
GLMA Lab Assistant (138-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Supplemental Associate Supervisor of Residence Life (134-443)
Student Financial Services-Front Desk Assistant (135-443)
Financial Aid-Document Management Assistant (136-443)
Sep 13, 2012 | Intercom
The United Way workplace wellness challenge began Monday, September 10th. However, YOU can sign up at anytime! Participants earn “miles” daily in several categories, including physical activity, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and community health.
- Physical Health: Record your minutes of physical activity on the WalkingWorks website. The minutes will be converted to miles.
- Healthy Behaviors: Record your healthy lifestyle behaviors as miles on the WalkingWorks website (see chart).
- Community Health: Workplace Campaign. Your gift of time and treasure will be recorded by your Workplace Campaign Coordinator and will count toward the competition. Hours of volunteer service will be recorded as well as campaign participation rate for your company as a whole, you can record your hours on our volunteer website,www.volunteernwmi.org.
How to Participate: Visit www.WalkingWorks.com and sign up. Registration instructions are found below.
Team Prize: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will donate $3,000 to the United Way Community Fund in the name of the company recording the highest average wellness miles per participant over the course of the Challenge!
Individual Prizes: Participate each week for a chance to win different prizes every week!
Sep 12, 2012 | Intercom, President Updates
We have the distinct opportunity to be one of the host institutions for AACC’s (American Association of Community Colleges) Fall 2012 Vocational Education Leadership Training (VELT). The entire program will host 20-25 presidents and vice presidents of Chinese vocational and technical institutions. The VELT program will be financed by the Chinese government with the support of the Chinese Ministry of Education and jointly run under the supervision of the AACC and the China Education Association for International Exchange.
We will be hosting 5-6 presidents or vice-presidents from October 28 – November 10. The focus of the VELT program is to:
1. Strengthen the leadership abilities and capabilities of Chinese college administrators
2. Provide strategies to develop and improve market-oriented curriculum design
3. Enhance teaching methods for Chinese vocational institutions
4. Develop strong relationships with local businesses.
Prior to coming to NMC, the VELT participants will be in a week-long orientation in Washington, DC.
In the next week, we will be creating the agenda and asking many of you to participate in our host responsibilities such as giving tours, making presentations related to programs and service areas, participating in cultural events, etc.
Thank you in advance for your enthusiastic welcome to our guests and your willingness to share your higher education expertise as we continue to expand NMC’s global opportunities!
— Tim
Sep 11, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
Just a reminder, parking patrol will begin Monday, September 17, 2012. Please make sure you have your NMC parking permit. Your parking permit must be placed in the lower left corner on thedriver’s side front window. Please discard expired decals.
Permits are available in Admissions, Records/Registration and Student Financial Services, the Welcome Desk, the Parsons-Stulen building (front desk) and the Human Resources office at the University Center. Apartment resident decals are available in the West Hall Auxiliaries Office.
All students, faculty, and staff of Northwestern Michigan College are required to have and display a valid parking permit if they park in the college lots on main campus during the fall and spring semesters. All academic students and NMC faculty and staff are eligible to receive one parking decal at no cost. Additional and replacement decals are available at a cost of $10.00 per decal.
Sep 11, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
Yale professor Dr. Ellen Lust will present “The Arab People Are Speaking—But What Are They Really Saying?” Sept. 20, the first lecture in the 2012-13 International Affairs Forum lecture series at Milliken Auditorium.
A first-hand observer of the ongoing upheaval in the Muslim world, Lust will decipher how the explosion of political opposition in Libya, Syria, Egypt and Yemen signals a sea change in the Middle East. The issue is whether the U.S. can connect with the new Arab “street” without jeopardizing longstanding ties to entrenched but powerful regimes.
The eight-part IAF series brings diplomats, policy makers, journalists and others from all over the globe to Milliken Auditorium. All programs begin with a reception in the Sculpture Court of the Dennos Museum Center at 5:15 p.m. and are followed at 6 p.m. by the lecture and a discussion period in Milliken Auditorium.
See the complete 2012-13 speaker schedule »
All current educators and students are admitted free. The public is invited to attend for $10 at the door. For more information, call NMC Extended Education at 231-995-1700.
Sep 10, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
Red Flag is a system at NMC to help students, faculty, and staff to report when a NMC student is experiencing emotional, psychological, or safety issues. Here are some things that are typical things to report:
- Questionable or suspicious acts or behavior
- Knowledge of information or incidents that could cause harm
- Knowledge of illegal actions, assaults, and/or drug or alcohol sale or usage
- Expressions by others of feelings of depression, reduction of self worth, and/or uselessness
If you are not sure whether to make a report in Red Flag, you can call 231-995-1118 to consult with a NMC counselor.
If you are concerned about a student, please enter the information into Red Flag https://report.myredflag.com/reporter/login/school/nmc if you have these types of concerns or need further assistance.
If you make a report, a member of the Behavior Incident Report Team (BIRT) will contact you to discuss the matter further.
Sep 10, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
Looking for a book and want to know if our library has it? Have a question about open hours or how to get to your class in Scholars Hall? Now you can text NMC’s Osterlin Library and find out! Simply send a text message to (231) 660-1060 and we will respond.
This service is available during library open hours. If you need help when the library is closed, use Research Help Now, the library’s online chat box on our homepage nmc.edu/library. Questions? You can always call us! (231) 995-1060.
Sep 7, 2012 | Intercom
As we continue to prepare our students for success in a global economy and society the International Affairs Forum (IAF) lecture series offers outstanding opportunities for students, faculty and staff to gain a more global perspective. Consider making attendance at a lecture extra credit or replace a class period with one of the 8 exciting forums that take place throughout the year.
The next IAF lecture takes place Thursday, September 20 from 6pm-7:15pm at Milliken Auditorium and is FREE for NMC students. Dr. Ellen Lust, Associate Professor at Yale University will explore contemporary political opposition in Libya, Syria, Egypt and Yemen and what change this opposition signals in the Middle East.
This forum is ideal for: studies in cross-cultural comparison, political organization, effective human relations, current economic problems and policies, the role of the press and social media, media ethics, cross-cultural communication and political issues, contemporary ethical dilemmas, Eastern religions, comparative politics, international relations and group dynamics.
Sep 7, 2012 | Intercom
TIAA-CREF announces Individual Counseling Sessions at NMC. You can have a confidential discussion about your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA-CREF financial consultant. Get help to achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions such as mutual funds, brokerage accounts, life insurance and annuities.
| Date |
Time |
Location
|
| Tue, 10/2/2012 |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Tanis Bldg, Educational Svcs Conference Room |
| Wed, 10/3/2012 |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Tanis Bldg, Educational Svcs Conference Room |
Sign up today – Meetings are by appointment only. Please reserve your time as soon as you can by calling 866.843.5640 Monday through Friday from 9 am to 8 pm.
Please bring your retirement savings statements, a recent pay stub and a payroll deduction form to the meeting. Also, make sure you are able to log into your account at www.tiaa-cref.org
Sep 7, 2012 | Intercom
United Way is sponsoring a healthy lifestyle workplace challenge for 8 weeks from September 10th to November 4th. NMC has signed up as a Team, and we invite all employees to join us in this challenge. If you would like to get a jump on the campaign, you can sign up for NMC’s team at http://www.unitedwaynwmi.org/challenge and follow the directions to register.
Sarah Shimek will be joining the HR staff next week as our new Employee Wellness Coordinator – watch for more information to follow from her on this great team opportunity to increase your activity level, practice healthy behaviors, and take part in other wellness activities!
Sep 7, 2012 | Intercom
Following are positions currently open at NMC. For detailed information on externally posted positions, please visit NMC’s web page at www.nmc.edu/jobs Information on internal postings has been emailed.
OPEN POSTINGS
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct Instructor – Clinical Nursing (38-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physics Instructor (98-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physical Education Basketball (109-443)
Faculty
HVAC/R Instructor (95-443) (Full time)
Nursing Instructor – Mental Health (91-443) (Part time)
Professional Staff
Master, T-S State of Michigan (99-443)
Student Employee
White Pine Press Writer-Student Employee (66-443)
Tutor-Student Employee (82-443)
Student Lab Assistant – Chemistry (128-443)
Student Lab Assistant – Biology (129-443)
Technician Assistant, Media Services (131-443)
Department of Learning Services Office Assistant (132-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Supplemental Associate Supervisor of Residence Life (134-443)
Student Financial Services-Front Desk Assistant (135-443)
Financial Aid-Document Management Assistant (136-443)
Sep 7, 2012 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary. Please join us in congratulating them!
| John Berck |
Director of Enrollment Management – Maritime Academy |
12 years |
| Doug Domine |
Humanities Instructor |
24 years |
| Diane Emling |
Social Sciences Instructor |
25 years |
| Robin Fitzgerald |
Desktop Computer Support Specialist |
5 years |
| Joelle Hannert |
Library Technical Services Coordinator |
2 years |
| Kim Hanninen |
Museum Registrar/Exhibit Preparator |
21 years |
| Bronwyn Jones |
Communications Instructor |
24 years |
| Keith Kelly |
Business Instructor |
24 years |
| Gary Klotzbach |
Business/Humanities Instructor |
24 years |
| John Pflughoeft |
Science/Math Instructor |
24 years |
| Deb Pharo |
Science/Math Instructor |
24 years |
| Beckie Wooters |
Health Occupations Instructor |
10 years |
Sep 6, 2012 | Intercom
We are looking for 12 works of art to feature in an upcoming NMC calendar. This calendar would be printed in 2012 and/or 2013 and distributed throughout the community.
Here’s how to enter:
Make sure each entry has the following information included:
- Your contact information
- Title of each project
- Your involvement with NMC, i.e. student, alumni, professor, staff
- Digital files must be submitted in JPG format, maximum horizontal width of 15” wide and a minimum of 13” wide @ 350 dpi. Any RGB files will be converted to CMYK.
Entries can be submitted in the following formats:
Art must be photographed or scanned. Digital files must be delivered or mailed to Founders Hall, attention Sarah F. on or
before the deadline. A disk, thumbdrive, etc. must be left for judging and will not be returned after the competition.
Deadline for entries:
September 28, 2012
Mail or deliver entries to:
Northwestern Michigan College
Founders Hall, re: Calendar Entry
1701 E Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686.
(Via United States Mail, FedEx, UPS, etc. Entrants submitting from outside the U.S. please use an international courier.)
Notification of acceptance
Only accepted entries will be notified two weeks after deadline. Complete credits and any necessary material for the best
possible reproduction will be requested at that time.
Questions
If you have any other questions or want to request a call for
entries, you can reach us by: Email: sfuller@nmc.edu, or phone: (231) 995-1021
Terms and conditions
Each submitter grants Northwestern Michigan College a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, publish, display, and distribute submitters image, in whole or in part. All rights to the original work will be retained by the copyright holder.
Captions may be used as submitted or rewritten by staff at Northwestern Michigan College.
Sep 6, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
The US Constitution influences our lives more than two hundred years after it was ratified. Yet many Americans don’t know much about it. That is why Congress established Constitution Day, a time to teach future generations about the foundation of our democracy.
Join NMC History Department faculty for a discussion forum at 6 p.m., Monday, September 17 in Scholars Hall Room 102. Topics include:
- Who really elects our president?
- The Constitution, the election and you!
- Did the Civil War lay the groundwork for the War on Terror?
All are welcome free of charge: students, staff faculty and the public.
Aug 31, 2012 | Intercom
The seventh annual Mike McIntosh Memorial Truck and Car Show will be held, Saturday, September 8 at NMC’s Automotive Service Technology Building on Aero Park Drive, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The show is named for the late NMC Automotive instructor Mike McIntosh, who retired in 2004 after 34 years of service. McIntosh organized the first car show for the Automotive Program in 2004.
The Michigan Community Blood Center is also on site with its blood bus for those eligible and willing to donate. New this year, everyone who donates blood will receive a gift certificate for Papa John’s pizza courtesy the Michigan Community Blood Center.
Owners are invited to enter their classic cars, 4X4s, dragsters, sports cars, modified late models, motorcycles and more. There is a $10 entry fee per vehicle. Trophies are awarded for best of show in each class. Admission free and the public is invited for food, a silent auction — including program vehicles — and door prizes for entrants. Proceeds benefit NMC’s Automotive Program. Sponsors include Canteen Services.
Student projects and vehicles are displayed in the Automotive Technology facility.
Show participants can register their classic car, 4X4, dragster, sports car, modified late model, motorcycle or other classic vehicle on-site beginning at 8 a.m. the day of the event.
For general information about the show, please call Wayne Moody at (231) 995-1316 or e-mail wmoody@nmc.edu.
Aug 31, 2012 | Intercom
myNMC and Single-Sign On leave your computer vulnerable when you are away from your desk. Please take a moment to follow these directions to secure your computer.
For PC: Press the Windows Key and the letter “L” at the same time.
For Mac: Follow this link for directions https://intranet.nmc.edu/depts/help-desk/intercom/macosxlock
Following these instructions will lock your workstation and keep your applications hidden. This requires you to log in (only once) when you return to the computer.
Aug 31, 2012 | Intercom
Congratulations to our own Rebecca Teahen, Executive Director for Resource Development and the NMC Foundation, who was named to this year’s Traverse City Business News 40 Under 40. A celebration for the 40 honorees was held last night at the Dennos Museum Center.
